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.
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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 questions
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