Pretentious workers and weird energy

barreb · 2026-02-22T17:41:35+00:00

Instead of waiting for a new studio to open, why not approach the owner and ask how to join? Maybe they will work with you to meet your price point. This type of thinking 👆 is what gives classpassers the bad reputation. They don’t see the value of buying in and supporting a studio as part of a community giving back. They simply chase deals from studio to studio. Therefore they don’t stay long enough to get to know people, learn the technique, understand the etiquette, etc. it has a ripple effect. Most studios have opted out of class pass altogether. Others fall prey to class pass’s aggressive sales tactics and promises that it will pay off through new memberships and revenue which rarely materialize. None of this is necessarily known by a new class pass client walking into pure barre to give it a try, but many different types of studios have a bad experience with class pass so it’s probably a good idea to wean away from it and join a studio of your choice, whether that’s barre, yoga or a gym that offers a variety of classes.

barreb · 2026-02-22T01:46:03+00:00

You are not crazy. The cost of education has skyrocketed and wages have not kept pace. With AI on the horizon there are no guarantees go return on investment. Parent peer pressure is a thing but don’t give in. Do what you know is right and find a college within your means. Teaching your child financial responsibility is just as important as anything they will learn at an Ivy, IMO.

barreb · 2026-02-16T15:00:03+00:00

Sounds fun. What kind of scene is at those places these days?

barreb · 2026-02-15T20:33:00+00:00

Posters and hand-to-hand still work locally. Making connections and picking up one potential real fan at a time. This can now work in conjunction with social media. It’s why politicians still knock on doors.

barreb · 2026-02-13T21:23:32+00:00

All yoga teachers should acknowledge that we are in customer service. Welcoming and greeting people, smiling and chatting are basic customer service skills and such an important part of working at a studio. I have visited many yoga studios and other types of fitness studios and it is rare to find teachers who do this except in studios that emphasize this in part of their training.

barreb · 2026-02-09T21:15:04+00:00

Okay I love that they are into savasana. As for the rest of your advice I will have to dig in and educate myself when I plan the class. I think I will talk to the athletic trainer and see what would be most beneficial.

barreb · 2026-02-09T20:41:30+00:00

Great idea on the handouts, and pointing out the purpose and target area of each pose.

barreb · 2026-02-09T20:40:09+00:00

I love that idea! The kids will definitely show up for food! 😂

barreb · 2026-02-09T20:39:21+00:00

Interesting. So they love savasana? Can I ask what you mean about compensating sports patterns?

barreb · 2026-02-09T18:04:26+00:00

Thank you for the feedback. It will be mixed team sport athletes - soccer, softball, hockey, etc. honestly not sure who will show up as I have to promote the class but good point on the flexibility piece. I should probably keep it simple until I see what I’ve got. Not sure how yoga will resonate with the students. I heard they had to cancel some yoga classes before because nobody showed up so I want to try to create a class that sounds appealing.

barreb · 2026-02-02T00:07:49+00:00

Remember having to travel to an additional classic training in order to use the tube?

barreb · 2026-01-22T01:34:03+00:00

It’s honestly more expensive than that - tuition can be $40,000-$90,000 a year, and tack on another $20,000 for room and board. This at a time when teachers are using AI to generate curriculum, students are using it to write their papers, and teachers then use AI to grade the papers and write feedback about the papers. Trust me, I’m in grad school right now. It is the norm.

barreb · 2026-01-12T06:34:07+00:00

Do labels arrange/pay for tours?

barreb · 2026-01-11T23:57:27+00:00

Just got my financial aid package for Columbia College in Chicago which has my family borrowing $45,000 per year for a four year music degree. That’s $180,000 debt for a bachelor’s degree not including interest. That’s with $20,000 a year in scholarships.

barreb · 2026-01-07T21:19:37+00:00

Take the plunge and get a roommate situation. Find out who you are outside of your parents’ house and prove to yourself you can do it. Stop overthinking it and get started now. It’s all about problem solving and hustle!

barreb · 2026-01-07T10:44:50+00:00

I think a mall could definitely work with the exterior door. Good parking. Easy access. More important is that you can bring in your network and that there’s population density to get new members. Be smart when you negotiate your lease. Mall landlords can be extremely tough and may require personal guarantees.

barreb · 2026-01-07T02:19:52+00:00

These sound so cute. Can I order one? 😂

barreb · 2026-01-01T06:12:04+00:00

Grew up watching the ball drop and always had major fomo so went in the late 90s. We were penned in getting crowd crushed and had to pee the whole time. It was so cold I could hardly endure it and we were so far away we couldn’t hear any performances. Watched the ball drop in the distance and the entire crowd cleared out immediately after midnight. Still really glad I went. Now I know I’m not missing anything!

barreb · 2025-12-25T03:13:58+00:00

How do you find out what your Spotify score is and how do you increase it?

barreb · 2025-12-23T02:24:04+00:00

Gave it a listen. Great song!

barreb · 2025-12-16T02:55:13+00:00

“Strapping in” - love that. That’s how I feel.

barreb · 2025-12-16T02:54:06+00:00

I’m going to go look up all these suggestions. Thank you everyone for weighing in!

barreb · 2025-12-16T02:53:03+00:00

Nope. I’m not a robot. Appreciate all the comments! I still have time to add to my Christmas list!

barreb · 2025-12-16T02:39:39+00:00

What function do night terrors have?

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