Negotiating a lease is a rite of passage

Some are more expensive than others

Oct 7 • Amanda Vernor

September 2026

I was building this studio to sell

Here's what happened instead

Sep 30 • Amanda Vernor

2

Yesterday's problem is not today's problem

On the business lifecycle, and why mature studios have to stay nimble

Sep 17 • Amanda Vernor

4

August 2026

Second-chance September

Making the numbers work for a strong finish

Aug 27 • Amanda Vernor

2

Numbers weren't always my thing

What financial mistakes taught me and why I look forward to September

Aug 21 • Amanda Vernor

1

Something is off. Here's what to do about it.

On trusting your instincts and acting before the cost compounds

Aug 17 • Amanda Vernor

2

The "leaders get paid last" myth

Or as I used to say, "I'm just reinvesting in the business"

Aug 6 • Amanda Vernor

July 2026

Business fundamentals I learned at $4.25 an hour

I've been building on it ever since

Jul 30 • Amanda Vernor

She gave notice, but I didn't panic

The Art of the Pivot, business-owner edition

Jul 29 • Amanda Vernor

3

Q2 is over. Here's the good, the bad and the ugly

And the question I am not yet ready to answer

Jul 16 • Amanda Vernor

How many clients do you actually have?

No single report will give you an accurate answer

Jul 9 • Amanda Vernor

Fixed costs don't take vacations

But studio owners might need one by now

Jul 5 • Amanda Vernor