Pilates Business Podcast
by Seran Glanfield
The Pilates Business Podcast is where boutique fitness studio owners come to get actionable insights and strategies to grow and scale their businesses! Hosted by business growth expert Seran Glanfield, this podcast is packed with real-world advice, marketing know-how, and the exact steps you need to attract more clients, boost revenue, and create systems that make running your studio a breeze. From the latest industry trends to tried-and-true business tactics, Seran breaks down the essentials in a way that’s easy to understand and even easier to implement. Whether you're dreaming of taking your studio to new heights or looking to bring balance back into your business life, tune in to The Pilates Business Podcast and finally build a studio you and your clients love!
Episodes
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How to Lead a Growing Pilates Studio: The 4 Stages
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield explains why the leadership that got your Pilates studio off the ground is rarely the leadership it needs to keep growing. Drawing on more than a decade of coaching boutique fitness studio owners, Seran shows why the leadership…
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The Future of Boutique Fitness: Pilates Growth, Consumer Trends & the Policies Shaping Your Studio with HFA Chief of Staff Mike Goscinski
The boutique fitness industry is changing quickly. Pilates is booming. Consumers are investing more in movement and wellness. Clients are no longer necessarily loyal to just one type of fitness experience. And at the same time, studio owners are navigating rising costs, instructor shortages,...
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Full Classes, Flat Revenue: The Profitability Problem Nobody Talks About
Why is your Pilates studio full but not profitable? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield takes on one of the most uncomfortable questions in boutique fitness: how can your classes be packed, your waitlists growing, and your bank account still not reflect any of…
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The Invisible Workload That’s Burning Out Studio Owners
What if the reason you’re exhausted isn’t because you’re teaching too many classes or need better time management—but because you’re carrying an invisible workload that never switches off? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield explores the hidden mental load behind...
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More Clients, More Problems? What Really Happens When Your Pilates Studio Grows
More clients. Full classes. Waitlists. Growing revenue. That’s the dream… right? ✨ But what happens when your Pilates studio finally starts growing—and instead of feeling more freedom, you find yourself busier, more overwhelmed, and carrying even more responsibility? In this episode of The…
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How Smart Studio Owners Are Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch - Walla founder, Laura Munkholm
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with Laura Munkholm, co-founder of Walla Studio Management Software, to unpack the real relationship between technology and connection in a boutique fitness business. Seran and Laura explore how the strongest pilates...
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How to Stand Out as the Pilates Industry Gets More Competitive
The Pilates industry is growing—and with that growth comes more competition, more choice, and more pressure on studio owners to stand out. But does differentiation really mean adding more classes, more amenities, more content, and more to your already overflowing plate? In this episode of The...
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Your Pilates Studio Is Growing… So Why Does It Feel More Overwhelming?
Your Pilates studio is growing. Classes are fuller, revenue is climbing, and new clients are walking through the door… so why does running your business somehow feel harder than before? 😵💫 In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield explores a stage of Pilates…
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Your Clients Are Leaving: The Hidden Signs of Client Churn
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield reveals the hidden signs of client churn most boutique fitness studio owners miss entirely. Clients rarely quit a Pilates studio in one dramatic moment. They quit emotionally, weeks or even months before they ever cancel, and…
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Before You Scale Your Fitness Studio, Build These 4 Systems
Growth sounds exciting—more clients, more classes, a bigger team, maybe even another location. But if your fitness studio already feels chaotic, growth won’t fix the problem. It’ll simply make the chaos bigger. 😬 In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield shares the…
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You're Not Bad at Marketing. You're Marketing the Wrong Thing.
If your Pilates studio marketing feels like a lot of work for very little return, the answer may not be to post more, create more Reels, send more emails, or spend more money on ads. The real problem might be your message. In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, Seran Glanfield explores...
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Full Classes, Empty Bank Account? The Truth About Running a Profitable Boutique Fitness Business
Can a fully booked schedule still leave you struggling financially? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield challenges one of the biggest myths in the boutique fitness industry—that full classes automatically equal a successful business. While a busy Pilates studio…
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What Should You Actually Get From a Business Coach?
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...
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One Studio, Multiple Income Streams: Thinking Bigger in a Small Space
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...
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You Were First — So Why Are You Losing Clients to New Pilates Studios?
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...
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The Future of the Pilates Industry: What Studio Owners Need to Know to Stay Relevant with guest CJ Zarb
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…
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Exit Strategy Secrets: How to Build a Boutique Fitness Business You Can Actually Sell with Mitch McGinley
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...
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Why Your Pilates Studio Isn’t Growing (Even Though You’re Working Harder Than Ever)
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…
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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...
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Client Retention Secrets: How Successful Pilates Studios Create Loyal Communities
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...
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Setting Pilates Teaching Standards with Lolo from the National Pilates Certification Program
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...
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No More Winging It: The Real Reason Your Marketing Isn’t Filling Your Classes
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…
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Still Doing It All? What Real Leadership Looks Like in a Boutique Studio
Running a successful boutique fitness studio can look amazing from the outside… but behind the scenes? Many studio owners are overwhelmed, overworked, and still doing everything themselves. In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield dives into the leadership shift every...
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From 40 Classes a Week to 20 Studios: The Real Truth About Growing a Profitable Pilates Business with Todd Kuhn, Founder of The Core Collab
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with industry pioneer Todd Kuhn, founder of The Core Collab, to unpack what it really takes to build a profitable and sustainable pilates business. From running 40 classes a week in community halls to scaling a…
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Your Pilates Classes Are Amazing - So Why Aren’t More Clients Booking?
Your Pilates classes are incredible… so why aren’t more clients booking? 🤔 In this powerful episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield unpacks one of the biggest frustrations boutique fitness studio owners face: having amazing classes, highly trained instructors, and...
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3 Ways to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Clients
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield dives into one of the most challenging (and often avoided) topics for studio owners—raising prices. Speaking directly to overwhelmed pilates studio owners and boutique fitness business operators, Seran shares three powerful...
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The Myth of ‘Just Hire a Front Desk Person’ — What You Actually Need
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield unpacks one of the most common misconceptions in the pilates business world: that hiring a front desk person will magically solve overwhelm. Speaking directly to boutique fitness business owners feeling stretched thin, Seran...
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The Money Mistakes Boutique Fitness Studio Owners Make Without Realizing It with Danielle Hayden
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with finance expert Danielle Hayden to unpack the hidden money mistakes that many boutique fitness studio owners make without even realizing it. From relying on a bank balance to judge business health to overlooking...
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Stuck Teaching Every Class? Here’s Why Your Studio Isn’t Scaling
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield dives into one of the biggest growth blockers for boutique fitness studio owners: being the center of everything. Many Pilates studio owners build their business on passion and exceptional teaching - but without stepping into...
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Waitlists Are Costing You Money: The Hidden Bottleneck in Your Pilates Studio
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield tackles one of the most misunderstood signals in a boutique fitness studio business: the waitlist. While a waitlisted class can feel like the ultimate win, Seran breaks down why it might actually be a hidden bottleneck quietly...
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Stuck at $15-20k Months? How to Rethink Your Studio for Profit
If your studio is fully booked… but your revenue is stuck hovering between $15–20K months, this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast is a must-listen. Hosted by Seran Glanfield, this episode dives into why so many Pilates studio owners and boutique fitness business owners hit a frustrating...
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The Teaching Trap: Why Being Your Studio's Best Instructor Is Keeping You Broke and Burned Out
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield tackles one of the most overlooked growth blockers facing boutique fitness studio owners today - the teaching trap. If you're a Pilates or boutique fitness studio owner who's fully booked, running back-to-back sessions, and…
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100 Locations in 14 Countries: The Systems, Strategy & Secrets Behind Strong Pilates' Global Growth with Michael Ramsey
What does it actually take to build a boutique fitness brand that scales globally — without losing the quality, culture, and client experience that made it special in the first place? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with Michael Ramsey, co-founder…
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Why Your Pilates Studio Marketing Is Making You Invisible (And What to Fix Instead)
Is your Pilates studio marketing feeling like a whole lot of effort for very little reward? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield pulls back the curtain on one of the most common — and costly — mistakes boutique fitness studio owners make: trying to market to...
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Growth Without Structure = Burnout: How to Scale Your Studio the Smart Way
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield tackles one of the most persistent myths in the boutique fitness industry: that more clients automatically equals more success. Seran breaks down why chasing new leads without the right foundations in place can actually...
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Revenue Plateaus Are a Symptom — Here’s What They’re Telling You
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield tackles one of the most frustrating experiences a studio owner can face — the dreaded revenue plateau. If your Pilates studio income has flatlined despite your best efforts, this episode is your wake-up call. Seran unpacks why...
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Why Your Pilates Studio Isn’t Getting New Clients (And It’s Not Your Social Media)
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield dives into one of the most common (and exhausting) challenges facing Pilates studio owners today: inconsistent new client flow. If you feel like you’re doing all the things—posting on social media, running promotions, offering...
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You’re Not Burnt Out. You’re Isolated. The Truth About Boutique Fitness Ownership
Studio ownership can look full, successful, and thriving on the outside… yet still feel incredibly lonely on the inside. In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield explores the hidden truth behind burnout in a pilates studio and boutique fitness business — isolation.…
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Elevating Pilates Teachers as Professionals: What the Industry Needs Now with Victoria Torrie-Capan
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with longtime friend, Pilates educator, and industry leader Victoria Torrie-Capan to explore what it truly means to elevate Pilates teachers as professionals in a rapidly changing industry. With over 20 years of...
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Your Classes Are Full… Then Empty Again? The Retention Problem No One Is Talking About
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield breaks down the hidden reason so many boutique fitness studio owners feel stuck on a constant hamster wheel of marketing, discounting, and chasing new clients. Spoiler alert: it’s not a lead problem - it’s a retention problem....
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The 20% of Systems That Give Pilates Studio Owners 80% of Their Time Back
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield breaks down why studio owners don’t need more systems - they need the right ones. If running your Pilates studio or boutique fitness business feels overwhelming, chaotic, or overly dependent on you, this episode reveals how...
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Do Less Marketing, Get Better Clients: A Smarter Strategy for Studio Owners
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield breaks down a refreshing and sustainable approach to marketing for studio owners who feel burned out, overwhelmed, and stuck on the content hamster wheel. Instead of doing more, Seran introduces the concept of the minimum...
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Teacher Training for Studio Owners: Build a Stronger Team (and a Stronger Studio) with Jessica Spillane (EYT Pilates Teacher Training)
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with Jessica Spillane, founder of EYT Pilates Teacher Training and longtime Pilates studio owner, to unpack what it really takes to build a strong, sustainable Pilates business through exceptional teacher training.…
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How to Fill Classes Without Discounts: A Smarter Sales Strategy for Boutique Fitness Studios
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions holding boutique fitness studio owners back: the belief that discounts will fix long-term revenue problems. Spoiler alert — they won’t. Instead, Seran reveals how a clear…
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The Boutique Fitness Boom: What 2025 Revealed — And How Studios Can Win in 2026
In this powerful year-in-review episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield breaks down the real story behind the boutique fitness boom of 2025—and what every Pilates, barre, and yoga studio owner must understand heading into 2026. With the global boutique fitness market…
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Stop Surviving January: How Smart Studio Owners Turn the New Year Rush into Predictable Revenue
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield breaks down the mindset shift that helps boutique fitness studio owners transform the chaotic January rush into calm, predictable, profitable growth. Instead of hustling harder, discounting deeper, or adding more to your…
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The Three Client Moments That Matter Most in the Holiday Season
The Pilates Business Podcast host Seran Glanfield breaks down The 3 Client Moments That Matter Most in the Holiday Season—the key touchpoints that can make or break a boutique fitness studio’s momentum during December and beyond. As studio schedules shift and client routines derail, Seran reveals...
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How Pilates Studio Owners Are Turning Classes Into Recurring Revenue (with Uscreen CEO Allison Yazdian)
How Pilates Studio Owners Are Turning Classes Into Recurring Revenue (with Uscreen CEO Allison Yazdian) In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with Uscreen CEO Allison Yazdian to unpack one of the biggest opportunities for Pilates and boutique fitness…
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Why January Success Starts NOW: The Planning Strategy Every Boutique Fitness Studio Needs
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield breaks down why January is the biggest opportunity month for every boutique fitness studio — and why waiting until after the holidays to plan your campaigns is the fastest way to miss out on revenue, retention, and long-term...
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The $10 vs. $10,000 Hour: The Simple Shift That Grows Your Pilates Business Faster
Feeling like your studio runs you instead of the other way around? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield dives into why so many boutique fitness studio owners—especially Pilates, barre, and yoga studio owners—end up working endless hours and what’s truly keeping…
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About this show
The Pilates Business Podcast is where boutique fitness studio owners come to get actionable insights and strategies to grow and scale their businesses!
Hosted by business growth expert Seran Glanfield, this podcast is packed with real-world advice, marketing know-how, and the exact steps you need to attract more clients, boost revenue, and create systems that make running your studio a breeze.
From the latest industry trends to tried-and-true business tactics, Seran breaks down the essentials in a way that’s easy to understand and even easier to implement.
Whether you're dreaming of taking your studio to new heights or looking to bring balance back into your business life, tune in to The Pilates Business Podcast and finally build a studio you and your clients love!
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