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These are the 5 predictable stages every Pilates studio owner goes through — from dreamer to thriving CEO. Exactly what breaks, plus what to do to grow at each stage.
Stage 0 – Wantrepreneur
Stuck in planning mode. No revenue.
Fix: Stop thinking, start doing. Follow Ep 273 for exact steps.
Stage 1 – Solopreneur ($1k–$10k/mo)
Teaching, cleaning, selling — overwhelmed.
Fix: Raise prices, set client boundaries, focus on one offer, outsource admin.
Stage 2 – Builder ($10k–$40k/mo)
Small team, people problems, misalignment.
Fix: Get clear on values, enforce standards, fire low performers, track key metrics.
Stage 3 – Entrepreneur ($30k–$60k/mo)
Great first studio, second struggles.
Fix: Nail positioning, document systems to scale team and quality.
Stage 4 – CEO ($50k–$100k/mo)
Multi-location chaos, communication breakdown.
Fix: Install leadership systems, clarify roles, trim fat, build a real marketing team, and define a cash-positive growth model.
Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
Download a free course guide:
Mentioned in this episode:
Work with me 1:1 to grow your business
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These are the 5 predictable stages every Pilates studio owner goes through — from dreamer to thriving CEO. Exactly what breaks, plus what to do to grow at each stage.
Stage 0 – Wantrepreneur
Stuck in planning mode. No revenue.
Fix: Stop thinking, start doing. Follow Ep 273 for exact steps.
Stage 1 – Solopreneur ($1k–$10k/mo)
Teaching, cleaning, selling — overwhelmed.
Fix: Raise prices, set client boundaries, focus on one offer, outsource admin.
Stage 2 – Builder ($10k–$40k/mo)
Small team, people problems, misalignment.
Fix: Get clear on values, enforce standards, fire low performers, track key metrics.
Stage 3 – Entrepreneur ($30k–$60k/mo)
Great first studio, second struggles.
Fix: Nail positioning, document systems to scale team and quality.
Stage 4 – CEO ($50k–$100k/mo)
Multi-location chaos, communication breakdown.
Fix: Install leadership systems, clarify roles, trim fat, build a real marketing team, and define a cash-positive growth model.
Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
Download a free course guide:
Mentioned in this episode:
Work with me 1:1 to grow your business
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