In this episode of Trimio Unlocked, host Bruce Hildebrand, founder and CEO of Trimio and a 25-year veteran of the Pilates industry, dives deep into the critical importance of financial planning for Pilates instructors. Expanding on our recent blog post, Bruce discusses why financial planning is the missing piece in many Pilates careers, the common reasons instructors avoid it, and how a clear plan leads to greater freedom and sustainability. Discover how Trimio specifically addresses these challenges, providing the tools and structure needed to turn passion into a thriving, secure business.

Listen in to learn:

• Why financial planning is essential for sustaining a Pilates career, even for the most passionate instructors.
• How operating without a system leads to unpredictable income and potential burnout.
• The practical benefits of having a clear financial plan, from setting income goals to planning for downtime.
• How Trimio reduces the barriers to independent earning, putting you in control of your rates and schedule.
• Discover Trimio’s intuitive tools, like the Service Provider Income Calculator, for easily tracking and projecting your earnings.
• The importance of the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur and how Trimio bridges that gap.
• Why financial security is key to a sustainable and scalable Pilates career.
• How Trimio provides the infrastructure needed to run a profitable, efficient, and well-managed business.

Key Takeaways:

• Many instructors enter Pilates driven by passion, but lack of financial planning can limit their potential and lead to burnout or under-earning.
• Avoiding financial planning can stem from focusing solely on the client experience, feeling overwhelmed by numbers, or struggling to track multiple income streams.
• Operating reactively without a system results in unpredictable income, poor work-life balance, and limited growth.
• Financial planning isn't restrictive; it increases freedom by allowing instructors to make better decisions about how and where they teach based on clear goals.
• Benefits of planning include setting specific income goals, determining required teaching hours, calculating appropriate rates, forecasting income changes, and planning for time off and savings.
• Financial clarity builds confidence, letting you know exactly what you need to stay on track.
• Trimio's Service Provider Income Calculator is a key tool for projecting income and making smarter business decisions.

Ready to take control of your financial future?

• Read the blog article that inspired this episode: "Why Every Pilates Instructor Needs a Financial Plan (and How Trimio Makes It Easier)" on trimio.app.
• Explore the Trimio app and see how it can help you set your goals, understand your numbers, and build a thriving, well-managed business on your terms.

Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the article: "Why Every Pilates Instructor Needs a Financial Plan (and How Trimio Makes It Easier)"
🔗 Learn more about Trimio: trimio.app
🔗 Connect with Bruce Hildebrand on LinkedIn 

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