Building a Yoga Studio Empire w/ Sarah of Y7 | #40

Sarah, founder of Y7 Studio, shares the real story behind building one of the most recognizable boutique yoga brands in the country. From starting as a scrappy pop-up in Brooklyn to scaling to 15 locations, raising private equity, and surviving 18 months with zero revenue during Covid, this episode dives into the highs, lows, and hard decisions behind the scenes. She opens up about leadership, criticism, layoffs, leases, and what it really takes to grow a wellness brand. Plus, what’s next after being acquired and preparing for franchising.http://Hirodiapers.com/natalieMore Hot Takes Big StakesInstagram: www.instagram.com/hottakesbigstakes/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@hottakesbigstakes/More on Sarahhttps://www.instagram.com/sarah_ayako/https://www.y7-studio.comMore on Natalie Holloway:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/natalieholloway/“Bala” Instagram: www.instagram.com/bala/“Balacize” Instagram: www.instagram.com/balacize/Substack,“Working Out in Heels”: natalieholloway.substack.comBook a 1-on-1 Call: intro.co/NatalieHollowayMore on Lana Elie-Meyers:Personal Instagram: www.instagram.com/lanaelie/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lana-elie-875b383a/