From Instructor to Studio Owner: The Honest Reality of Opening a Reformer Studio
What does it really take to go from Pilates instructor to studio owner? Shannon, founder of Club Coco, shares the realities of opening a Reformer Pilates studio, from managing instructors and setting boundaries with clients to balancing teaching, marketing and the daily demands of running a business.
Building a Pilates Brand People Actually Remember
What makes a Pilates brand genuinely memorable? Nicci Rowlands, founder of PilatEASE CIC, shares how she grew her business from one studio to six across the North East without losing the personality and values that made it different. From building a recognisable identity to creating a genuine community, Nicci explores why the strongest brands are built on how people feel, not just how they look.
The Studio Owner's Weekly Routine: What Should You Actually Be Doing?
As your Pilates studio grows, your role as an owner changes. But what should you still be doing every week? Georgia Testa shares six areas every studio owner should stay involved in, from understanding the numbers and supporting instructors to staying connected with members and planning ahead.
The Truth About My First Year As a Pilates Studio Owner
From worrying about rent and finding the right instructors to 3am paperwork and moments that make it all worthwhile, Studio220 founder Lauren Mason shares the honest highs, lows and lessons from her first year as a Pilates studio owner.
Beyond the Studio: What Building CORE. Taught Me About Growing a Pilates Brand
CORE. Pilates studio started with one simple idea: small Reformer classes, done really well. Anna Lewis shares what she's learned as the business has grown beyond classes into events, retreats, an online studio, merchandise and more, and why listening to your community should shape what comes next.
How much does it really cost to open a Reformer Pilates studio?
Does opening a Reformer Pilates studio really require a six-figure fit-out? Nathan Bethell breaks down where your money actually needs to go, where you can save and the costs new studio owners need to plan for.
Opening Is Just the Beginning: What Happens in the First five Months of a Pilates Studio?
Opening day can feel like the finish line. In reality, it's where the real work begins. Five months after opening Santéva, Haydee Diaz shares the lessons, surprises and challenges that only started once clients came through the doors.
Equipment, Fit-Out, Flooring, Tech: What Can You Actually Finance When Opening a Pilates Studio?
Opening a Pilates studio comes with a long list of costs, from reformers and flooring to fit-out, furniture and technology. But what can actually be financed? Johnson Reed breaks down the options available to studio owners and where finance could help protect cash flow when launching or growing a studio.