When you invest in a business coach, what should you really expect in return? A longer to-do list? More ideas? A formula that worked for someone else in a different market, with a different team and a completely different business model? I don’t think so. Good business coaching should help you build a stronger business and become a smarter, more capable business owner. It should improve your profit, sharpen your decision-making, strengthen your systems and help you understand how every part o...
Aug 10
50 min
Is your studio feeling full, but your revenue still feels capped? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield challenges one of the biggest myths in the boutique fitness industry—that the only way to grow a Pilates studio is by adding more classes, raising prices, or opening a second location. Drawing on more than a decade of experience coaching boutique fitness studio owners, Seran explores how a smarter Pilates business model can unlock sustainable growth without i...
Aug 3
28 min
For many established studio owners, watching a new Pilates studio open nearby can trigger self-doubt, frustration, and the question: Why are clients leaving when we've built a great business? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield, founder of Spring Three Studio Business Consulting, explores why newer studios often capture attention—not because they're better, but because they're new. She shares why long-term success isn't built on novelty, but on intentio...
Jul 27
29 min
The Pilates industry is evolving rapidly — and studio owners who want to stay relevant need more than great classes to thrive. In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with CJ Zarb, founder of Pilates Journal and creator of the Pilates Journal Expo, to discuss the future of the Pilates industry and what boutique fitness studio owners need to understand to build sustainable growth over the next five years. Together, they unpack the biggest shifts happenin...
Jul 20
31 min
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with boutique fitness business broker and exit planning expert Mitch McGinley to unpack a conversation many studio owners avoid — what are you actually building? While many Pilates and boutique fitness studio owners focus on revenue, class numbers, and client retention, few stop to consider the long-term value of the business itself. Seran and Mitch dive into what truly creates business value, how to build s...
Jul 13
36 min
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield dives into one of the biggest frustrations boutique fitness studio owners face: working harder than ever… but still not seeing consistent growth. 😩 From packed schedules and instructor burnout to inconsistent lead generation and operational overwhelm, Seran unpacks the hidden growth blockers keeping Pilates studio owners stuck in survival mode. She shares powerful insights into why hustle alone won’t scale a Pilates busines...
Jul 6
19 min
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with Sara Talbert—movement educator, studio owner, teacher trainer, and founder of B Pilates Boutique and Lume Movement—to unpack what it really takes to build a thriving Pilates business. Sara shares her journey from teaching $45 Pilates sessions to creating multiple revenue streams through a brick-and-mortar studio, digital platforms, education, and an app designed to expand access to movement. This conver...
Jun 29
37 min
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, Seran Glanfield dives into one of the most overlooked growth strategies for boutique fitness studios: client retention. While many studio owners focus heavily on lead generation, marketing, and social media, the studios experiencing sustainable growth are often the ones creating exceptional client experiences that keep members coming back year after year. Seran shares why retention matters so much in a Pilates studio or boutique fitness busines...
Jun 22
24 min
What does it actually take to build a strong Pilates instructor team in today’s rapidly growing industry? 🤔 In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with Lolo from the National Pilates Certification Program to unpack the real conversation happening behind studio owner burnout, instructor shortages, and inconsistent client experiences. Together, they dive into why so many Pilates studio owners feel stuck teaching every class themselves, what true in...
Jun 15
29 min
Why do some Pilates studios consistently fill classes while others seem stuck in a cycle of promotions, discounts, and unpredictable revenue? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield explores one of the biggest mistakes boutique fitness studio owners make when it comes to marketing: treating it as a reactive activity rather than a strategic system. Seran shares why random marketing creates random results, how inconsistent messaging impacts client trust, and ...
Jun 8
20 min
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