The Lessons You Only Learn Once You Start Growing a Pilates Studio
Opening a Pilates studio and growing a Pilates business are two very different challenges. Fern Bentley, founder of Radiant Pilates, shares the lessons she's learned expanding beyond her first studio, from building better systems and managing profitability to developing her team, delegating responsibility and protecting the client experience as the business grows.
Why Your Pilates Studio Doesn’t Need to Appeal to Everyone
Does your Pilates studio need a niche to stand out? Joni Jacobs of The Pilates Company explores why building a clear studio identity isn't necessarily about appealing to one specific audience. From defining your values to creating a consistent client experience, she shares how studios can attract the right clients by being clear about what they offer.
What Social Media Doesn’t Show You About Being a Pilates Instructor
Behind the perfectly edited Pilates Reels, beautiful studios and early morning coffees, there's a side to being an instructor that rarely makes it onto social media. Pilates instructor and content creator Lexie Hynes shares the reality of teaching, from early starts and hours of class planning to filming content and showing up for clients, even on the difficult days.
When Everyone Has a Reformer, What Makes a Pilates Studio Stand Out in a Growing Market?
As Reformer Pilates becomes more widely available, simply having reformers is no longer enough to stand out. Laura, founder of Sculpt Pilates, shares what she believes sets independent studios apart, from great instructors and thoughtful teaching to strong client relationships, community and consistently delivering a great experience.
From Instructor to Studio Owner: Turning a Love of Teaching Into an Award-Winning Pilates Studio
From Pilates instructor to award-winning studio owner in just one year. Jodie Fast, founder of Reform & Glow, shares her journey of opening a Pilates studio, the challenges of becoming a business owner and the lessons she's learned about building a successful business without losing her passion for teaching.
What Makes Clients Come Back to the Same Instructor?
What makes clients book with the same Pilates instructor again and again? Nikki Corcoran explores six qualities that keep clients coming back, from building genuine connections and planning thoughtful classes to recognising progress and creating an experience people want to repeat.
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.
Building Your Social Media Presence as a Pilates Instructor: What I've Learned
Teaching classes is only one direction a career in Pilates can take. Celine Pecora shares how social media has helped her build a wider career through brand collaborations, international teaching, content creation, events and community. She also shares some tips on building your own brand as an instructor.
What Makes a Great Pilates Teacher? Lessons From Decades of Teaching Teachers
What separates a good Pilates teacher from a great one? After decades of teaching Pilates and training teachers, Michael King explores why great teaching goes far beyond repertoire, qualifications and knowing the right exercises.