I grew up around spreadsheets and bank statements.
My dad is a chartered accountant, so numbers were just part of everyday life. I was the kid who could balance a budget before high school. So when I opened my own studio, I thought – I’ve got this.
But here’s the truth I wish more people talked about:
Even if you understand numbers…
Even if you technically know what a P&L is…
Even if you’ve grown up financially literate…
You can still feel completely overwhelmed, disconnected, or even ashamed when it comes to your own studio’s finances.
Because studio money isn’t just money.
It’s the school fees.
The mortgage.
That sinking feeling in your stomach when it’s time to pay BAS or run payroll.
It’s the weight of responsibility. The unspoken pressure to “do better.”
It’s tied to your dreams… and your fears.
So if you’ve ever avoided looking at your bank balance…
If you’ve ever pushed your bookkeeping to “later” (again)…
If you’ve ever felt like you should have figured this out by now…
This is a gentle love letter just for you.
A New Season: Positive Prosperity
Inside Studio Evolution, we’re stepping into one of the most important (and most requested) chapters of our entire program – Positive Prosperity.
This pillar is all about finances.
But not the cold, corporate kind.
This is about creating a new, healthier, softer relationship with money … one that finally feels safe. Empowered. Hopeful.
Because financial freedom doesn’t begin with fancy software or perfect spreadsheets.
It begins with your mindset.
With your energy.
With the story you’re telling yourself about what money means.
It Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
You don’t need to become an accountant to feel financially empowered.
What you do need is a fresh perspective, and support from people who get it.
The Positive Prosperity pillar inside Studio Evolution is designed to help studio owners (yes, even the avoiders!) go from foggy and frazzled to calm, confident, and in control.
They’ll learn how to:
- Understand what your numbers are really telling you
- Make simple, aligned decisions that move you forward
- Let go of shame and finally feel safe in your finances
And the best part? They don’t have to do it alone.
(There’s already a beautiful buzz building in our Facebook group as studio owners begin sharing honestly about where they’re at and what they’re ready to shift.)
3 Takeaways (Even If You’re Not in the Program… Yet)
Whether you’re inside Studio Evolution or still watching from the sidelines, these reminders are just for you:
1. You’re not behind.
Seriously. I don’t care how long you’ve been putting off your bookkeeping. There is no timeline for worthiness. Starting now is powerful.
2. Numbers are just numbers.
They don’t judge. They’re not scary. They don’t define your value. (In Studio Evolution, we even call them “bread” – we did a whole activity on this in our recent retreat!)
2. A new story is available.
You don’t have to carry this weight. There is a way forward that feels clearer, lighter, and way more supportive than what you’ve been taught.
A Studio-Wide Shift Is Beginning
There’s a quiet transformation starting to happen among our Evolution studio owners.
They’re not panicking anymore.
They’re pausing. Asking questions. Gaining clarity.
They’re realising that financial leadership doesn’t mean being perfect – it means being present.
And while the Profit Plan tools are coming soon, what’s already happening is even more powerful:
Studio owners are stepping into a new identity.
They’re no longer avoiding.
They’re evolving.
So if this blog felt like it was written straight to your heart – know that was intentional. You are not broken. You are not bad at business.
You’re just ready for a new way.
And we’re here for you, every step of the way.
With love, belief, and spreadsheets that sparkle…
ALL my best,
Chantelle
