Welcome back to another episode of the Female EmPOWERED podcast with host Christa Gurka. Today, we're diving into the inner workings of business metrics with our special guest, Lauren Amron, COO at Pilates in the Grove studio. 

Join us as we unpack the highlights of Q1 and how we're keeping our business on the path to success.

In this episode, Christa and Lauren dissect how they review business metrics quarterly at Pilates In The Grove. They explore the key metrics driving their decisions, including revenue, net income, utilization rates, visits, and unique customers. Lauren offers her expertise in analyzing Q1 performance and demystifies the budget vs. actual spreadsheet, shedding light on the importance of understanding profit margins, location viability, and operational optimization.

Here's what we'll be discussing:

• Revenue and Utilization Rates: Unpacking why these metrics are crucial for operational success.
• Net Income vs. Revenue: Understanding profitability beyond the topline figure.
• Financial Performance Analysis: Breaking down Q1 month by month and quarter by quarter.
• Setting Annual Goals: How quarterly reviews inform long-term strategic planning.
• Optimizing Studio Operations: Leveraging data to refine schedules and pricing.

Key takeaways from our conversation:

• Start Simple: Begin tracking one metric like visits to gain insights into business performance.
• Consistency is Key: Source data from the same place for accurate analysis over time.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use metrics to objectively set goals and make informed business decisions.
• Quarterly Reviews: The power of regular reviews in optimizing operations and driving profitability.

Ready to dive into your own quarterly review? Download our worksheet template from www.christagurka.com/quarterlyreview and get started.