How to Scale Impact: From a Single Idea to 100+ Yoga Teachers | Guest Liz Veyhl
How do you build a movement that outlives your own efforts? Liz Veyhl didn’t just open a yoga studio; she built a "service army." In this episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio, host Nick Clark, founder of Spotted Dog Yoga & SUP, sits down with Liz Veyhl, the founder of Small World Yoga in Nashville, Tennessee, to discuss the logistics of creating massive community impact.
From witnessing the power of yoga in the slums of Nairobi to managing over 100 teachers in the "Music City," Liz shares the blueprint for turning a personal passion into a city-wide non-profit.
Learn more about Liz and Small World Yoga at https://smallworldyoga.org/
In this episode, we discuss:
The "Sign" from the Universe: How a corporate layoff on May 31st was the exact "push" Liz needed to meet her goal of launching her business full-time.
The Revenue Model: How Small World Yoga balances a 501(c)3 non-profit with an affordable physical studio ($10 drop-ins!) to reach 85+ community partners, including libraries, recovery centers, and prisons.
The "Jake’s Bakes" Strategy: Lessons learned from her husband’s journey of starting a warm-cookie delivery business from a catering kitchen and eventually selling it to a major brand.
Human-to-Human Connection: Why physical community and "real-life hugs" are more vital now than ever in a remote-work world.
Generational Mindfulness: How Liz’s yoga practice is rubbing off on her children as she prepares to welcome her third baby.

