288 - What to Focus on in Your Massage Business at Every Stage
The Scaling Wellness Podcast: Scale Your Massage Business
Release Date: 03/24/2025
The Scaling Wellness Podcast: Scale Your Massage Business
Hey, DJ here—and if you’re a solo therapist dreaming about growing into a group practice, this episode is your heads-up and your how-to. Going from solo to group sounds exciting—more clients, more revenue, more freedom, right? But what no one tells you is that the shift comes with a whole new set of challenges. It’s not just more of what you’re doing now—it’s a completely different game. In this episode, I’m sharing the honest truth about: Why the skills that made you a great solo therapist aren’t the same skills you need to run a team The mindset traps that trip up most...
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In this episode of the Scaling Wellness Podcast, DJ sits down with Erin Stebbins—a massage therapist, coach, and entrepreneur with a deep understanding of what it takes to grow a practice that’s both sustainable and aligned with your values. Erin shares her journey from a rebellious, creative teenager to a seasoned business owner who’s run both solo and multi-location massage practices. She reveals the messy beginnings of her business, how a Whole Foods chair massage gig led to buying a 25-employee company, and the hard-won lessons she’s learned along the way. The...
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Hey, DJ here—and if your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open and all of them are yelling at you… this episode is for you. In today’s show, I’m breaking down 3 high-level hacks to help you cut through the chaos, stop chasing every shiny new idea, and finally focus on what really moves the needle in your wellness business. Whether you're juggling a full client load, growing a team, or just constantly pulled in a dozen directions, these mindset and strategy shifts will help you reclaim your clarity and your calendar. Inside, we’ll talk about: How to prioritize your energy,...
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What happens when you combine a Ph.D.-level scientist’s brain with a passion for personal training, birth work—and business strategy? You get Laura Jawad, today’s guest on the Scaling Wellness Podcast and someone you absolutely need to know. Laura is a personal trainer and birth doula-turned-SEO strategist who’s built not one, but two fully booked-out practices by mastering the art of SEO. She’s now on a mission to help women and service providers stop relying solely on social media and start showing up at the top of Google—so their dream clients can find them with ease. In this...
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Hey, DJ here! Let me ask you a question—how many people have walked through your doors, loved your service… and then never come back? If you’ve been focused on getting new clients, but ignoring the goldmine of people who already know, like, and trust you—this episode is your wake-up call. Reactivating past clients is one of the easiest, fastest, and most affordable ways to grow your wellness business… and yet so many owners aren’t doing it. In this episode, I break down: Why reactivation marketing beats chasing strangers (almost every time) The key reasons clients don’t come...
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Hey, DJ here—and today, we’re talking about something real. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I just don’t have the time” or “I can’t afford to grow my business right now,” this episode is especially for you. I know what it’s like to feel stretched thin—emotionally, financially, and mentally. But here’s the truth: building a successful wellness business doesn’t always start with having more time or money. It starts with shifting how you think, plan, and prioritize. In this episode, I’ll show you how to move forward—even when your resources feel limited....
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We’ve got a powerhouse in the house! In this episode of the Scaling Wellness Podcast, I sit down with none other than Shari Aldrich—Massage Business Coach, 2x Massage School Owner, Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee, and the expert currently helping massage schools grow, scale, and thrive. Shair has been in the game for over two decades. In that time, she’s built multiple successful massage schools and now dedicates her time to helping massage school owners and educators scale their businesses with clarity and confidence. We dive deep into: What it takes to run and grow a successful...
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info_outlineEver feel like you're stuck in the same place with your business, wondering what it takes to break through to the next level? In this episode of the Scaling Wellness Podcast, I’m breaking down the four distinct stages of growing a wellness business—so you can identify exactly where you are, what’s holding you back, and how to push forward with confidence.
I’ll walk you through each stage, from the early grind of being a solo practitioner to building a fully scalable, thriving wellness business. You’ll learn the common challenges at each phase, the mindset shifts required to level up, and the key systems that separate struggling owners from those who scale successfully.
If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start making real progress toward a business that supports your life (instead of running you into the ground), this episode is for you. Tune in now and let’s map out your path to the next stage of growth!
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