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 experience as a teacher, studio owner, and mentor, Victoria shares why teaching excellence, business understanding, and personal growth cannot be separated — and how studio owners must rethink how they support their teams.

Together, they unpack what’s missing from the current Pilates industry conversation, why comparison and isolation are holding teachers back, and how curiosity, confidence, and community create sustainable careers.

This episode is a must-listen for Pilates studio owners and boutique fitness business leaders who want to build stronger teams, retain great teachers, and future-proof their studios while staying rooted in integrity, quality, and long-term impact.

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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. Seran explains why client retention is the real engine behind a profitable, sustainable pilates business and how focusing on keeping the right clients can create stable revenue, fuller classes, and far less burnout.

If your pilates studio or boutique fitness business feels unpredictable month to month, this episode will show you how retention systems, consistency, and intentional client experience can completely transform the way your business grows - without adding more to your already full plate.

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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 systemizing just 20% of your business can free up 80% of your time, energy, and mental bandwidth.

Seran shares the three high-leverage areas that create the biggest shift - your client journey, internal operations, and team delegation - so your studio can run smoothly without you doing everything.

This episode is a must-listen for Pilates, barre, and yoga studio owners who want a profitable, streamlined business that supports their life instead of consuming it.

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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 effective dose of marketing—the smallest, most strategic actions that actually generate consistent, high-quality leads.

This episode is a must-listen for Pilates, barre, and yoga studio owners who are juggling teaching, admin, and team management while struggling with inconsistent client flow. Seran explains why more marketing doesn’t equal better marketing, how clarity simplifies everything, and the three essential marketing pillars every boutique fitness business needs to grow without burnout.

If you want a smarter, simpler way to attract better-fit clients and build a profitable, sustainable studio, this episode will completely change how you think about marketing.

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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.

With decades of experience growing a successful Pilates studio in the New York Tri-State area, Jessica shares why so many studio owners struggle to find qualified instructors - and what’s actually missing from most modern teacher training programs.

This conversation dives deep into the importance of mentorship, foundational education, and developing teachers who can problem-solve, connect, and elevate the client experience. If you’re a Pilates studio owner or boutique fitness business owner looking to grow your team, improve retention, and protect the integrity of your brand, this episode offers powerful insights into building a stronger studio from the inside out.

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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, intentional sales process can help Pilates studios and boutique fitness businesses fill classes, improve retention, and grow predictable revenue without racing to the bottom on price.

From understanding why discounts attract the wrong clients to learning how your sales process actually begins long before someone walks through the door, this episode is a must-listen for Pilates studio owners who want sustainable growth, aligned clients, and a business that feels calmer and more profitable. 💫

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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 climbing toward $60B, Seran uncovers the trends, data, and mindset shifts reshaping how consumers choose movement, community, and long-term wellness.

From the rise of AI in studio operations, to the surge in Gen Z and millennial clients, to the industry-wide shift toward longevity and holistic well-being, this episode gives boutique fitness owners the clarity and direction they need to build stronger, more sustainable, and more profitable studios in the year ahead.

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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 already full plate, Seran reveals the “January Machine Mindset” — the mental model high-performing studio owners use to conserve energy, lead with confidence, and turn new-year interest into long-term retention.

If you’re tired of starting the year feeling overwhelmed, reactive, and burnt out, this conversation will show you how to simplify, streamline, and step into your CEO role with clarity and purpose.

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