Episode 304: Compensation Models for PT, Pilates, and Wellness Businesses

How you pay your team can make or break your business. In today’s episode of Female emPOWERED, I’m breaking down the most common compensation models for Pilates instructors, yoga teachers, and physical therapists—and why getting this wrong can destroy your margins, retention, and culture.

Too many studio and practice owners overpay staff, set up complicated systems nobody understands, or tie pay directly to percentages that cut profits in half. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Inside this episode, I cover:

• The pros and cons of hourly pay, per-head + base models, percentage splits, and salaries
• Why “simple and fair” wins over complicated structures every time
• How to calculate the numbers so your payroll doesn’t eat more than 50% of revenue
• Perks and benefits (like CEU stipends, health stipends, and free classes) that attract and retain staff without tanking your margins
• A real-life math breakdown of what happens when you pay too much out of $100 in revenue

💡 Your challenge this week: Take a hard look at your pay structure. Does it actually support your profitability goals? Is it easy for your team to understand? If not, it’s time to adjust.

👉 Want more guidance on margins, pricing, and compensation strategies? We go deep into this inside the Fit Biz Foundations Membership. For just $99/month, you’ll get access to trainings, templates, and support to build a profitable, sustainable business.

Check it out here: www.christagurka.com/fitbizfoundations