Build It to Sell: A Pilates Studio Owner's Guide to Value and the Exit
What is your Pilates studio really worth, and would someone want to buy it? Boutique fitness broker Mitch McGinley explains how studio owners can increase the value of their business, prepare for an eventual sale and avoid costly mistakes, from understanding valuations and strengthening their team to reviewing leases, financial records and the exit process.
Is Admin Holding Your Pilates Studio Back? How to Work Smarter as You Grow
As your Pilates studio grows, so does the admin behind the scenes. From managing bookings and payments to organising instructors and tracking performance, routine tasks can quickly take over. bsport shares how studio owners can identify time-consuming processes, simplify operations and create more time for their clients and business.
Growth Starts With Why: Designing a Client Journey That Keeps Members Coming Back
Do you know why your members chose your Pilates studio in the first place? Momence explores how understanding client motivations, personalising the member journey and building genuine relationships can turn first-time visitors into long-term members.
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.
Are you tracking the right numbers? 8 metrics every Pilates studio should know
A full Pilates class doesn't always mean a healthy business. From class utilisation and intro offer conversion to member retention and revenue, bsport breaks down eight key metrics every studio owner should be tracking to make smarter business decisions.
How to Build a Studio That Prioritises Great Pilates, Not Just Full Classes
A full Pilates class might look like success, but what matters is why it's full. Soul Pilates founder Nic Lenny explores why great teaching, instructor development, consistency and retention are key to building a studio that lasts beyond the current Reformer boom.
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.