The Blissful Biz Podcast
Welcome to the Blissful Biz podcast! I'm Susanne Rieker, and this show is for yoga teachers who are ready to turn their wisdom into an online business they actually love. Each week I share practical strategies, honest behind-the-scenes stories, and real talk about what it takes to grow sustainably online — without burning out or selling out. If you're tired of trading time for money and want to build something that creates true freedom, you're in the right place. Find me at www.susannerieker.com or connect with me on Instagram @susannerieker.
Episodes
286 episodes
Scaling to $10K Months (Part 3 of 3): The Leadership Shift
This is the final episode in my three-part series on scaling your online yoga business to $10K months. In part 1, we covered brand positioning and your offer suite for yoga teachers. In part 2, we talked about messaging and sales process. In th...
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Episode 288
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20:30
Scaling to $10K Months (Part 2/3): Making Your Business Actually Sell
You've gotten clear on your positioning. You've built a solid offer. You know what you're selling and who it's for. And then... nothing happens. Or at least, not consistently.In part 1 of this little series on how to scale to $10k month...
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Episode 287
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18:24
Scaling to €10K Months (Part 1/3): Why You're Stuck at €3K
If you're a yoga teacher running an online business and making €2,000 to €4,000 a month, you've probably been told that the solution is more content, more followers, better marketing tactics. But the gap between where you are now and consistent...
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Episode 286
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19:40
Why I'm Done Selling Memberships (And What I'm Building Instead)
For a long time, I believed memberships were one of the most sustainable models you could build. I had run them before, I had seen them work, and that’s why I relaunched the Blissful Biz Hive last November.What I didn’t expect was how mu...
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Episode 285
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18:11
Online Courses Are Dead (Here’s What to Offer Instead as a Yoga Teacher)
For years, yoga teachers were told that creating a self-study online course was the path to freedom and scalability. Create the content once, sell it at a mid-range price, and let funnels do the rest.But over the last few years, that mod...
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Episode 284
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18:04
What Actually Creates Consistent Income in a Yoga Online Business
If you’re a yoga teacher who’s showing up, creating content, offering workshops, challenges, memberships, or courses, but your income still feels unpredictable, this episode is for you.In this video, I’m sharing what actually creates con...
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Episode 283
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17:09
How to Find a Small Digital Offer Idea That Actually Sells
If you’re a yoga teacher who wants to create a small low-ticket digital offer — but you feel stuck on the idea, this episode is for you.I share why small offers priced at $27, $37, or $47 have become one of the most sustainable parts of ...
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Episode 282
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14:12
Why Most Yoga Teachers Are Working Too Hard for Too Little (And What Actually Changes That)
Most yoga teachers aren’t under-earning because they lack commitment, skill, or discipline. In fact, the teachers who struggle the most financially are often the ones working the hardest.In this episode, I talk about a pattern I see agai...
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Episode 281
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18:05
2025 Review – What This Year Taught Me
It’s December, and for me at the end of the year I really like to look back at what’s been working, what went wrong, and what I actually learned along the way. I’ve been reflecting on my own business over the past year, and I’m really looking f...
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Episode 280
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16:29
Yoga Teachers: Your Business Strategy for 2026
Are you planning your online yoga business for 2026 and wondering where your focus should be so your efforts actually move your business forward? If you’ve felt pulled in different directions this year or unsure what truly matters, this video w...
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Episode 279
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13:04
3 Online Business Models Every Yoga Teacher Should Consider in 2026
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the three online business models I believe will matter most for yoga teachers in 2026. The industry has shifted, students are engaging differently, and many teachers are wanting something mor...
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Episode 278
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18:53
I Asked ChatGPT How Yoga Teachers Can Grow Their Online Business
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 ma...
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Episode 277
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14:47
How to Start a Profitable Yoga Online Business From Scratch
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 peo...
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Episode 276
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15:35
Why Most Yoga Teachers Struggle to Make a Consistent Income (and What to Do Instead)
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?
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Episode 275
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10:32
Back after a short break 💛
I wanted to pop in with a short but important update. After publishing this podcast week after week, I’ve decided to take a little break.More ResourcesDon’t miss my free training:🆕
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Episode 274
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1:45
Turning Instagram Into Your Best Launch Tool with Brittany Roberts
When you think of launching, you might picture endless webinars, a huge team, and weeks of exhausting promotion. But it doesn’t have to look like that.In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Roberts, a launch strategist from Austr...
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Episode 273
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48:58
Why Premium Offers Create Bigger Results for You and Your Clients
So many purpose-driven entrepreneurs fall into the trap of creating one low-priced offer after another, hoping that if enough people buy, it will finally add up to a sustainable business.On paper, it makes sense. In reality, it usually l...
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Episode 272
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16:21
The 4-Hour Content Week: How I Create My Weekly Content (Without a Team)
What if you could create, publish, and promote all your weekly content in just four hours — without a team, without late nights, and without burning out?In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my 4-hour content week a...
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Episode 271
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25:02
This is For You If You’re Tired of Posting on Social Media and Getting Nowhere
If you’ve been showing up on Instagram week after week, sharing valuable tips, heartfelt stories, or Reels you spent way too long editing — and it still feels like you’re getting nowhere… this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, ...
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Episode 270
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18:21
Are You Hiding in Plain Sight? Why Playing It Safe Online Is Hurting Your Sales
Are you doing everything right — posting consistently, sharing tips, being helpful — but still not seeing the growth, engagement, or sales you hoped for?In this episode, we’re exploring something I’ve noticed not only in my stud...
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Episode 269
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21:33
From Burnt-Out Fitness Coach to Wellness App Founder with Carys Andersson
This week I’m joined by the inspiring Carys — former dancer turned fitness entrepreneur turned EFT tapping guide and app creator. If you’ve ever built a business that looked successful on the outside but secretly left you burned out, this one w...
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Episode 268
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43:43
Why Fluffy Offers Are Killing Your Sales (And What to Do Instead)
Let’s be honest—many digital offers look beautiful on the outside but don’t deliver much substance. They are fluffy. And nobody talks about this.The truth is, this is where many yoga teachers and wellness pros get stuck. Turning your exp...
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Episode 267
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26:14
You’re Teaching All the Time — But Are You Actually Selling?
If you’re pouring your heart into free classes, tutorials, and valuable content—but still feeling like your business isn’t growing the way you hoped—this episode is for you.I’m having an honest conversation about a pattern I see all the ...
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Episode 266
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20:53
Standing Out in the Yoga World: The Story of Yoga Cowgirl
In this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Jodi Blinco, the creator of Yoga Cowgirl—a brand that fuses the spirit of the cowgirl with the heart of yoga.Jodi shares the story behind Yoga Cowgirl, including:✨ What inspired her to create...
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Episode 265
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37:59