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Christa Gurka, MSPT, NCPT, is a trailblazing entrepreneur, orthopedic physical therapist, and business mentor with over two decades of experience. She is the founder and CEO of Pilates in the Grove, a multi-location boutique wellness brand in South Florida, and has helped thousands of clients transform their health, wellness, and businesses.

Known for her approachable and honest style, Christa is a straight shooter who brings humor and relatability to her talks. She’s not afraid to ask tough questions or share the reality of building a successful business from scratch. Christa empowers her audience with tried-and-tested strategies that simplify scaling, enhance leadership, and deliver real results.

Christa’s Signature Speaking Topics

Design Your Exit Strategy: Build a Business That Thrives Without You

Most business owners pour everything into growing their business but never stop to think about what happens when it’s time to step away. Whether you’re looking to sell, transition leadership, or simply create more freedom for yourself, having an exit strategy is essential. In this session, Christa shares her journey—from building, scaling, streamlining, and selling a million-dollar Pilates brand.

This talk demystifies the elusive exit strategy process, providing practical steps to ensure your business is profitable and sustainable for whatever your next chapter looks like. Understand how to put strong systems and leadership in place so your business grows even in your absence. Whether you plan to sell your company or just want to work on your business instead of in it, this session will help you lay the foundation for long-term success.

 Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to structure your business so it can operate without you, making it more valuable to buyers and investors.
  • Implement systems, processes, and leadership development strategies so that your business runs smoothly without constant owner involvement.
  • Understand different exit strategy options and uncover options for your business's next chapter.
  • Prepare financially and emotionally for an exit, including maximizing profitability, getting your business valued, and navigating the transition.
  • Discover why having an exit strategy in place now—regardless of your timeline—helps guide smarter business decisions and ensures sustainability.

7-Figure Fallacy: Building a Profitable Business Without Losing Yourself

For many business owners, hitting seven figures is the ultimate goal—a milestone that seems to define success. Yet, the reality of not just achieving but maintaining seven-figure success often remains a mystery. This session demystifies the process, shedding light on the misconceptions around seven-figure businesses. Christa provides a realistic and actionable pathway for those ready to achieve lasting success while staying aligned with their values. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what it truly takes to hit and sustain seven-figure revenue without compromising their well-being.

 Key Takeaways:

  • Reframe what 7-figure success means for your unique journey so that you can focus on achieving meaningful growth.
  • Implement systems and delegate effectively to free up your time so that you can prioritize leadership and strategy.
  • Prioritize profitability and sustainability over unchecked growth so that your business supports your life, not the other way around.

Scaling with Simplicity: Breaking Free from the Feast/Famine Cycle

Entrepreneurs in the boutique wellness space often struggle with inconsistent revenue cycles, swinging between periods of abundance and scarcity. Without the right systems in place, they rely on sporadic marketing efforts that only add to their stress. In this talk, Christa equips solopreneurs and small business owners with the tools they need to build recurring revenue streams and simplify operations. She shows attendees how to achieve sustainable growth without overwhelming themselves or their teams.

Key Takeaways:

  • Identify and resolve the root causes of inconsistent revenue so that your cash flow becomes predictable and stress-free.
  • Build recurring revenue through memberships and packages so that you can stabilize income and focus on growth.
  • Simplify daily operations with effective systems and processes so that your business runs smoothly and efficiently."

Team Culture in Boutique Fitness: Leading and Retaining Talent

Instructors are the backbone of boutique fitness businesses, yet retaining and motivating them remains a significant challenge. Many business owners face high turnover and struggle to align their team’s goals with their company vision. Christa’s talk provides proven strategies to foster collaboration, build a positive team culture, and empower instructors to perform at their best. Her insights help owners create a stable and motivated workforce that contributes to long-term success.

 Key Takeaways:

  • Foster a collaborative team environment that supports retention so that your team feels valued and stays committed.
  • Align team roles and responsibilities with your business vision so that everyone is working toward a shared mission.
  • Implement leadership strategies that inspire instructors so that they can perform at their best and drive business success.
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Why Event Organizers Choose Christa

Christa Gurka is more than just an expert in her field—she’s a speaker who resonates deeply with her audience. Known for her approachable and relatable style, Christa blends actionable insights with humor and straight talk, cutting through the noise to deliver advice that truly sticks. Drawing from her own journey of building and selling a multi-million-dollar business from scratch, she inspires audiences with real-world strategies and the confidence to take bold steps toward their goals.

As an event host herself, Christa understands the importance of speakers who are truly invested in the audience and the overall success of the event. She values creating a meaningful connection with attendees and delivering content that inspires action. Christa believes that great speakers make for great events, and she approaches every speaking opportunity with that in mind, ensuring she delivers exceptional value to organizers and audiences alike.

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I'm Christa Gurka, accidental entrepreneur turned CEO of a multi million dollar health and wellness business. Listen to episodes to hear expert insights and real conversations about what it means to show up, thrive, and — of course — get paid.

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