Aerial Arts Studio Shop Setup: A 90-Minute Launch

An aerial arts studio shop launches in about 90 minutes. The setup is short because the platform handles printing, packing, and shipping. The studio's job is to pick products, upload a logo, set prices, and share the link. Here is the step-by-step walkthrough every aerial owner can follow this afternoon.

Step 1: Sign Up and Set the Studio Foundation (15 minutes)

Open a free Bear Grips Pro Shop. The free tier runs three live products at no monthly cost, which is enough to validate that students will buy before upgrading to a paid plan.

Information to have ready:

• Studio name (exactly as you want it displayed)
• Studio logo (transparent PNG, ideally 1500 by 1500 pixels minimum)
• Brand color or two for the shop accents
• A short bio (two to three sentences describing the studio)
• A square photo of the studio space for the shop header

Upload all of it during signup. The shop appears at your custom subdomain (yourstudio.beargrips.com or similar) within a few minutes.

Step 2: Pick Your First Five Products (30 minutes)

Resist the urge to list 15 products on day one. Five is the right starting number. The lineup that works at almost every aerial studio:

1. Lifestyle cotton tee ($19.88 base, $32 retail, $12 profit)
2. Fitted performance tank ($19.88 base, $34 retail, $14 profit)
3. High-waist full-length leggings ($54.88 base, $78 retail, $23 profit)
4. Heavyweight studio hoodie ($36.88 base, $58 retail, $21 profit)
5. Long-sleeve performance top ($29.88 base, $46 retail, $16 profit)

Apply your logo to each piece. The default placement is a four to five inch chest print. Most studios use the same logo across every product for consistency.

For the full pricing breakdown, see our studio revenue guide.

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Step 3: Customize the Storefront (30 minutes)

The default shop works fine, but ten minutes of polish makes it look like a real studio brand.

Customization checklist:

• Shop header text: studio name, location, and tagline
• Shop intro paragraph: who you are and why students should buy
• Product categories: group the five products under "Training" and "Lifestyle" or similar
• Social link previews: confirm the studio logo and color pull through
• Contact email: students with questions need a way to reach you

If you do not want to handle this yourself, the Done-For-You VIP plan ($109 a month) assigns a dedicated advisor who builds the shop for you, applies your logo across 15 trending products, and writes the product descriptions.

Step 4: Share the Link (15 minutes)

The shop only earns money if students see it. The three places to share:

1. Student group chat or community app. Pin the link at the top. Send a short message announcing the shop with a photo of the hoodie.
2. Booking software emails. Add a footer link to every class confirmation and reminder email students receive.
3. Front-desk QR code. Print a small sign with a QR code linked to the shop. Place it where students sign in.

That is it. Most studios see their first order within 48 hours and clear $200 to $500 in the first month with no additional marketing.

After Launch: When to Upgrade and What to Add

The free tier validates the concept. Once you have 4 or more orders a month, the Self-Service VIP plan ($59 a month) pays for itself by dropping base prices ($4 to $11 off per item) and unlocking 200 product styles.

After 60 days, look at which products sold best and consider adding:

• A crewneck sweatshirt (warm-weather alternative to the hoodie)
• Joggers or sweatpants (lounge wear with studio branding)
• A snapback or rope hat (low-effort impulse purchase)
• Showcase-specific items two months before each major event

Most studios scale to 8 to 12 listings within 6 months and run drops tied to seasonal moments (Halloween showcase, year-end recital, summer outdoor classes).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to launch an aerial studio apparel shop?

About 90 minutes from sign-up to a shareable link. The platform handles printing, packing, and shipping. Studio work is limited to product selection, logo upload, pricing, and customization.

How much does it cost to start an aerial studio apparel shop?

The free tier costs nothing and lists three live products. Paid plans start at $59 a month for the Self-Service VIP plan, which unlocks 200 products at lower base prices.

How do students find the studio shop?

Studios share the link in their student group chat, in booking confirmation emails, and via a QR code at the front desk. Most studios see their first order within 48 hours of launching.