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.
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.
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.
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.
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.