Building Business in Community
Tue Jun 10 2025
Join host Amber Artemis as she sits down with Allie Cavanaugh, the founder of In Flow Studio, a wellness incubator in Philadelphia. In this inspiring episode of Launch Local, Allie shares her journey from hosting pop-up Pilates classes to establishing a thriving community-based wellness studio in Fishtown. Learn how she navigated the challenges of starting a small business, the importance of focusing on existing clients, and the value of word-of-mouth marketing. Discover tips on collaboration, building relationships, and maintaining balance between work and personal life. Perfect for anyone looking to start and grow a small business in their community.
00:00 The Struggle to Start: Building a Community from Scratch
01:27 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:01 Allie's Journey: From Pop-ups to a Studio
04:10 Scaling Up: Challenges and Realizations
07:48 Creating Unique Experiences and Collaborations
10:42 Opening In Flow Studio: Overcoming Fears and Finding a Home
15:02 The Wellness Incubator: A New Model for Community and Collaboration
22:16 Business Operations: How It All Works
26:53 Meet the Team Behind In Flow
27:20 Sustaining Through Social Media
30:34 The Power of Meditation and Clarity
32:33 Balancing Business and Personal Life
36:40 Embracing Stagnation and Creativity
40:46 The Cycles of Entrepreneurship
46:47 Mentorship and Retreats
50:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.launchlocal.biz
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Join host Amber Artemis as she sits down with Allie Cavanaugh, the founder of In Flow Studio, a wellness incubator in Philadelphia. In this inspiring episode of Launch Local, Allie shares her journey from hosting pop-up Pilates classes to establishing a thriving community-based wellness studio in Fishtown. Learn how she navigated the challenges of starting a small business, the importance of focusing on existing clients, and the value of word-of-mouth marketing. Discover tips on collaboration, building relationships, and maintaining balance between work and personal life. Perfect for anyone looking to start and grow a small business in their community. 00:00 The Struggle to Start: Building a Community from Scratch 01:27 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:01 Allie's Journey: From Pop-ups to a Studio 04:10 Scaling Up: Challenges and Realizations 07:48 Creating Unique Experiences and Collaborations 10:42 Opening In Flow Studio: Overcoming Fears and Finding a Home 15:02 The Wellness Incubator: A New Model for Community and Collaboration 22:16 Business Operations: How It All Works 26:53 Meet the Team Behind In Flow 27:20 Sustaining Through Social Media 30:34 The Power of Meditation and Clarity 32:33 Balancing Business and Personal Life 36:40 Embracing Stagnation and Creativity 40:46 The Cycles of Entrepreneurship 46:47 Mentorship and Retreats 50:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.launchlocal.biz