You can build a successful Pilates business without burning out or losing yourself in the process!
In this week’s episode of Beyond the Reformer, Nic is joined by Leah Hart, founder of Glow Pilates in Limerick, Ireland, podcast host, and Polestar educator.
Leah shares her journey from dance and academia to studio ownership and becoming a mentor to the next generation of Pilates teachers.
Nic and Leah have an honest and insightful conversation about what it really looks like to run a Pilates business, including learning to lead a team, navigating burnout, motherhood, and the industry’s ever-evolving trends.
Timestamps
00:00 Leah's early life and introduction to Pilates
03:45 Transition from Pilates as a hobby to a career
05:32 Opening her first studio
08:26 Challenges with opening a studio in Limerick
16:19 Leah’s philosophy in her studio
24:44 Recruiting teachers and training
26:52 Encouraging curiosity in teaching
27:20 Challenging traditional fitness language
29:10 Opening a second studio
31:42 Leadership skills and team management
37:33 Balancing business and family
41:34 Starting a podcast
45:33 Future plans for Glow Pilates
48:40 Quick-fire questions
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