How Sara Talbert Built Her Thriving Pilates Business

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 conversation dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, overcoming perfectionism, balancing motherhood and business ownership, and creating a sustainable business model that supports both growth and lifestyle freedom. If you're a Pilates studio owner or boutique fitness business owner looking to scale without sacrificing yourself in the process, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and inspiration.In this episode:• How Sara transitioned from instructor to studio owner and entrepreneur• Lessons learned from building a boutique fitness business over decades• Why consistency matters more than perfection• Building multiple revenue streams beyond in-person classes• Managing motherhood while growing a business• Creating passive income opportunities through digital platforms• Overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt• Why taking action before you're "ready" mattersJoin Lume: https://lumemovement.gcph.tv/Use LUME20 for discount of 20% offGot a question for Seran? Add it here 👉~~~GRAB YOUR FREE RESOURCE 👉 The Studio Owner's Guide to MASTERING REELS 📲 Follow Seran on Instagram @seran_spring_three❤️ Loved this episode? Leave a review - your review helps spread the word about the show and I read each and every one!🎧 Never miss a new episode! Be sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to dateWork with Seran:🌟 Join the Thrive  Business Coaching Program and get smart strategies that drive growth (and profit) in your boutique fitness studio🌟Enroll in the Marketing Intensive and get everything you need to finally master your marketing and stand out from the competition