The Pilates Business Podcast
The Pilates Business podcast, where Pilates business owners and Pilates instructors find out how to solve Pilates business problems. The Pilates business podcast helps you create the right Pilates business assets for where you are at with your personal Pilates business journey. You will benefit from finding out which assets will give you the best return on investment. Subscribe to the Pilates Business Podcast now so you don't miss out on any vital Pilates Business development information.
Episodes
What happens when, after a decade of chronic pain, you’re told that without urgent surgery you could end up paralysed?
For Rae Harvey, that moment was the beginning of a new chapter, where Pilates became not just exercise, but a lifeline.
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host David Gunther sits down with Rae Harvey, an 81-year-old Pilates client whose story embodies the series theme: Pilates Can Change Lives.
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Hiring your first remote team member can feel like stepping off a cliff. But what if that leap of faith is the key to time freedom and sustainable growth for your Pilates studio?
In the final episode of the Remote Teams for Pilates Studio series, host David Gunther speaks with John Jonas, founder of OnlineJobs.ph, about the realities of hiring and managing remote staff.
Together, they explore why trust, retention, and open conve...
How do you keep remote staff accountable without falling into the trap of micromanagement? In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host David Gunther and Onlinejobs.ph founder, John Jonas take you inside the practice playbook for managing Filipino virtual assistants and remote teams.
Building on last week’s conversation about trust and long-term loyalty, this episode moves from philosophy into practice, showing you exactly...
Hiring the right people can feel like a leap of faith especially when they live on the other side of the world. Last week, we explored why direct hiring in the Philippines could transform your Pilates business. This week, we go deeper into the how.
In this episode, David Gunther is joined again by John Jonas, founder of Onlinejobs.ph, to break down the exact steps to finding, hiring, and keeping skilled Filipino professionals witho...
What if the secret to scaling your Pilates studio isn’t another local hire — but a skilled, full-time remote team member who costs a fraction of the price?
In this episode, host David Gunther is joined by John Jonas, founder of OnlineJobs.ph, to explore how Clinical Pilates studios can strategically grow by hiring talented remote team members from the Philippines.
Drawing from over a decade of experience, John breaks down how outs...
Are you relying too heavily on paid ads that attract the wrong clients or worse, no-shows? This episode explores how hyper-local marketing and strategic community partnerships can fuel sustainable studio growth.
In the final instalment of the David & Goliath series, host David Gunther is joined again by business strategist Craig Maginness. Together, they unpack how Clinical Pilates studios can compete with franchise giants usin...
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What if your Google Reviews could do the selling for you? In this episode, David Gunther and Craig Maginness unpack how real client stories, culture alignment, and strategic authenticity can outmatch big-budget franchise marketing.
In this conversation, David and Craig dive deep into the pow...
Is your pricing strategy built on fear..... or on the real value of your offer? This episode reveals how clinical Pilates studios can confidently charge what they’re worth: by connecting with the right clients via the right story.
In Part 2 of the David and Goliath series, I continue my high-impact conversation with international business coach Craig Maginness. This episode explores pricing psychology, brand perception, and how you...
When a slick new fitness Pilates franchise opens near your studio, do you feel that sinking “not again” dread? This episode offers a refreshing, strategic way to reframe the competition and thrive in its shadow.
In this premiere episode of the David and Goliath series, host David Gunther is joined by global business coach Craig Maginness to unpack what it really means to compete against, and coexist with, giant fitness Pilates fra...
In this first episode, host David Gunther welcomes Dr. Ryan Comeau, CEO of Kinetisense, to explore the revolution in clinical Pilates through the use of 3D motion capture technology. Dr. Comeau shares his journey from chiropractic to pioneering this biomechanical assessment tool, which allows Pilates instructors to move from subjective evaluations to data-driven, personalized programs. This revolutionary approach enhances client ou...
In this episode of the Pilates Business Podcast, host David Gunther introduces a new series titled "A Scheduling and Payment System That Cares." Joining him is a mystery guest, co-founder and CEO of a scheduling and payment management system that prioritizes customer care.
David discusses the transition of their Clinical Pilates Studio business from a system that lacked care and responsiveness, to one which does ...
Host, David Gunther, discusses innovative solutions for transforming prospective clients into committed clients. Key changes include scheduling adjustments for private sessions, introducing a 75-minute session for smoother client transitions, and formalizing 15-minute private consultations for newcomers.
Together with Tara Smith and Claire Gunther, they also discuss updating assessment forms to capture essential client inf...
In this episode, join the team from Pilates Can in Canberra for an in-depth discussion on improving the conversion of prospects into clients. Tara, Claire, and the host, David Gunther, explore various strategies, including the implementation of a regularly updated spreadsheet by the admin team to track session availability and provide instructors with essential booking information.
They emphasise the need for instructors t...
In this episode of the Pilates Business Podcast, we delve into the strategies for converting prospects into clients at a clinical Pilates studio.
Hosts David Gunther, Tara Smith, and Claire Gunther from Pilates Can discuss the entire conversion funnel, from initial inquiry to commitment, emphasising the importance of consistency, strategic planning, and team involvement.
The team reviews their current processes,...
In this fifth episode of the new series "Replicating the Stars in Your Pilates Instructor Team," hosts David and Claire Gunther and their team celebrate their accomplishment of receiving over 100 5-star Google reviews in just three months. They draw parallels with the importance of focusing on details in achieving success and delve into the nitty-gritty of how they replicated this success with their team.
The discussion co...
In this fourth episode of the new series "Replicating the Stars in Your Pilates Instructor Team," hosts David and Claire Gunther along with Sales and Marketing Manager Tara Smith, discuss how to solve common challenges faced by clinical Pilates businesses through well-defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
They delve into the specifics of their Google review automation process designed to increase 5-star ...
In this third episode of the new series "Replicating the Stars in Your Pilates Instructor Team," host David Gunther and team from Pilates Can in Canberra, Australia, discuss the tremendous impact of gathering 5-star Google reviews on both business growth and client satisfaction. Claire, the lead instructor, and Tara, the sales and marketing manager, alongside David, explore the benefits of this process for instructors and...
In this second episode of the new series "Replicating the Stars in Your Pilates Instructor Team," host David Gunther explores reasons why clients may hesitate to provide a 5-star Google review for a clinical Pilates studio using the Pilates Can studio business as the example.
Together with Pilates Can’s other owner and Lead Instructor Claire Gunther, and Sales and Marketing Manager Tara Smith, they discuss real ...
In this first episode of a new series of "Replicating the Stars in Your Pilates Instructor Team”, the team at Pilates Can discusses how to replicate their successful 5-star Google review process across their clinical Pilates instructor team.
Chief Instructor Claire Gunther and Tara Smith, Sales and Marketing Manager join host David Gunther to explore the marketing and sales strategies behind collecting these reviews,...
In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, our host David Gunther focuses on the essential nature of communication and process duplication within the instructor team. Special guest Adam Tuttle from ActiveCampaign shares his journey, highlighting the importance of understanding and explaining the 'why' behind processes to ensure team alignment and performance.
Through personal anecdotes from his time at Acti...
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