The importance of knowing your numbers as a Pilates studio owner with Catherine Hebb

If you’re looking to open your first Pilates studio, this episode is packed with the advice you need to hear!Nic sits down with Catherine Hebb, founder of Runway Pilates, a three-studio collective based in the UK and business coach to movement professionals worldwide. Catherine’s journey from a high-performing corporate career to grounded, values-led studio owner is filled with lessons for anyone navigating growth in the wellness space.They talk honestly about what scaling a studio really involves- systems that support your team, boundaries that protect your energy, and the identity shift from teacher to leader.If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe and rate the show 5 stars!Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to Catherine Hebb 01:45 Catherine's early journey with Pilates 05:20 Opening the first studio in Manchester 10:07 Challenges and strategies in studio expansion 18:46 The importance of knowing your numbers 21:07 Supporting and managing instructors 24:52 Consistency in teaching and practice 25:16 Supporting and onboarding new teachers 27:21 Introducing new equipment to the studio 32:17 Learning how to lead 35:48 Preventing burnout and work–life balance 38:50 Team connection and building culture 40:20 Advice for running a successful studio 40:52 Quick-fire questionsIf you’re looking to take your Pilates practice one step further and sign up for Nic’s comprehensive teacher training programme, use the code BEYOND at checkout: Soul Pilates Teacher TrainingConnect with Nic:Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates ClassConnect with Catherine:Runway Pilates WebsiteRunway Pilates Instagram