In this episode, Alan sits down with Samantha Score, the founder of Bodhe, a beautiful coworking and social club for creatives, professionals, or freelancers based in San Diego, California. Sam shares her inspiring journey of moving cross-country, building community from scratch, and launching not just one, but two thoughtfully designed physical spaces, all while working a full-time job in tech sales.

They cover:

• How a spontaneous move from NYC to San Diego during the pandemic sparked the idea for Bodhe
• The grassroots growth of the SD Network and how it became the foundation for her business
• What it really cost to open her first 275 sq ft location
• Why she didn’t want to tap her existing community to launch Bodhe—and how she built a new one
• The process behind opening a second, 1,400 sq ft space and hiring her first employees
• The reality of juggling tech sales, content creation, and running a business
• Her future plans for expansion—and why she’s leaning toward licensing over franchising

This is a story about boldness, serendipity, and scrappy execution—and a must-listen for anyone thinking about starting a brick-and-mortar space or growing a community-first business.

Episode Specific Links

• Bodhe on Instagram
• Samantha Score on Instagram
• Bodhe design by Wooters Design
• Interior curation by Terra Mar Interiors
• Artwork by Parker Heath

📩 Contact Sam: sam@bodheco.com
📍 Locations: La Jolla, San Diego

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• NYC and Houston’s first self-portrait studio: https://fotolab.studio
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In this episode of Opening Soon, we sit down with Cassie Piasecki, the powerhouse behind The Full Routine — a pilates meets full body transformation brand that expanded to three locations in just one year. Cassie shares how she built her fitness empire from the ground up, her approach to finding the right locations, hiring instructors, and marketing to a loyal client base. Whether you're dreaming of opening a fitness studio or scaling your retail business, you'll find practical, actionable tips in this conversation.

Topics covered:
→How Cassie opened 3 pilates studios in 12 months
→The challenges of hiring and scaling
→Her process for location scouting and lease negotiation
→What it takes to stand out in a competitive wellness market

Episode Specific Links:
→The Full Routine - https://www.thefullroutine.com/
→Cassie Piasecki - https://www.instagram.com/cassietfr/

Opening Soon Links & Resources
www.openingsoonpodcast.com
→ Signs and furniture for retail stores: https://signsandmirrors.com
→ NYC and Houston’s first self-portrait studio: https://fotolab.studio
→ Follow us on Instagram: @openingsoonpod