I recently asked ChatGPT what the best strategy is for yoga teachers to grow their online business — and honestly, its answer surprised me.

In this video, I’m breaking down what ChatGPT said, what I agree with, and what I think really matters right now if you want to grow your yoga business sustainably. We’ll talk about offers, pricing, content, trust, and how to make business decisions that actually feel right.

If you’ve been wondering what’s still working in 2025 and 2026, or how to build your yoga business in a more focused, grounded way, this episode is for you.

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I was talking to ChatGPT recently about what it would look like to start an online business from zero today - no audience, no email list, no content, nothing - and it reminded me how differently I’d approach things now compared to what most people are still teaching.

A few years ago, the common advice was always the same: post on Instagram, create a freebie, grow your list, and slowly build an audience before you even think about selling anything.

It took time, but back then, it still sort of worked. You could post consistently and new people would actually see it.

But that’s just not how things work anymore.

Organic reach has dropped, there’s more noise than ever, and I see so many incredible yoga teachers putting in hours of effort without seeing momentum. Not because they’re doing something wrong, but because the approach itself is outdated.

If I were starting completely from zero in 2026, I wouldn’t spend months trying to build an audience before creating something to sell. I’d flip the order entirely and get clear on the transformation first, create a simple offer earlier, and let everything else grow from there.

That’s exactly what I walk you through in this episode.

➡️ Why clarity on your transformation matters more than choosing a yoga “niche”

➡️ Why I’d create something to sell much sooner (even with a tiny audience)

➡️ What a simple sales system looks like when you’re not constantly launching

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When I first started teaching yoga, I realized pretty quickly that the traditional studio model just doesn’t add up. You teach more, you hustle harder, but your bank account stays the same — or even goes backwards. Maybe you’ve felt that too?

Here’s the truth: it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because the model itself is flawed. Healing and nurturing professions have always been undervalued, and yoga carries the extra weight of the belief that it should be free. Add on low studio pay, income tied to hours, and constant rushing — and it’s no wonder most teachers feel stuck.

But there is another way. In this episode, I’m sharing why the current yoga teaching model is broken and what you can do instead — by embracing entrepreneurship and creating a business that supports you as much as you support your students.

What you’ll learn:
✨ Why the studio model was never designed to give teachers financial stability
✨ The cultural and historical reasons yoga teachers are underpaid
✨ Why embracing entrepreneurship doesn’t take away from your teaching — it protects it
✨ Real examples of yoga teachers who created memberships, programs, and offers that changed everything

If you’ve been struggling to make a living teaching yoga, please know: it’s not because you’re not good enough. It’s because the system itself is broken. And once you see yourself not just as a teacher but as an entrepreneur, things can shift in a beautiful way.

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🆕 How I Built a Sales Engine That Sells My Online Courses Every Day

In this behind-the-scenes masterclass, you’ll see exactly how to build a steady, freedom-based income with a sales system that works every day.

➡️ Get Low-Ticket Mojo, my step-by-step blueprint to create and launch your low-ticket offer.

➡️ Join the Blissful Biz Academy, package your brilliance into an irresistible online program, and build the automated sales engine that sells it every day so you can bring in consistent, reliable income.

💖 If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts – your feedback really makes a difference.

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✨ Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories - just be sure to tag @susannerieker so I can see them.

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