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In this episode of TRIMIO UNLOCKED, host Bruce Hildebrand dives deep into a topic relevant to every Pilates studio owner: the hidden potential within your studio's underutilised space. Bruce discusses how empty reformer rooms, quiet mat studios, and downtime between classes or on off-peak hours represent significant lost revenue. He explains the often-overlooked cost of underutilised space, from ongoing rent and utilities to equipment depreciation. Drawing insights from our recent blog article, Bruce reveals how Trimio provides a simple, powerful solution to transform these quiet hours into a profitable goldmine. Learn how to leverage your existing asset – your studio space – as a low-touch, flexible revenue stream without changing your core business model or adding overhead. Discover the low risk, high reward approach Trimio offers and how it can foster a collaborative ecosystem within your local Pilates community. This episode is a must-listen for any studio owner looking to increase profitability by making their space work for them, even when they're not actively teaching.

Key Takeaways:

• The Untapped Potential: Every studio has valuable space that sits unused during certain hours or days. This represents lost revenue and an opportunity waiting to be unlocked.
• The Cost of Downtime: Underutilised space isn't just empty; it costs you money through fixed expenses like rent, utilities, and equipment depreciation. Every unused hour could be revenue.
• Traditional Models vs. Hidden Gaps: While memberships and scheduled classes are core, they inevitably leave low-traffic periods perfectly suited for alternative uses like independent instructor bookings.
• Trimio as a Plug-and-Play Solution: Trimio connects studio owners with qualified independent instructors needing professional space. It's a seamless digital platform to list availability, set rates, and manage bookings.
• Generate Passive Revenue: By listing your space on Trimio, you can earn income from time slots that would otherwise remain unused, turning an existing asset into a flexible revenue stream.
• Low Risk, High Reward: Monetising space through Trimio requires no upfront investment, marketing costs, or additional payroll. You are simply opening your existing doors.
• Flexibility and Stability: Trimio helps keep cash flow steady during slower seasons or transitional periods. It allows you to capitalise on otherwise vacant hours.
• The Micro-Rental Model: Studios with excess space can turn it into a strategic asset that supports both their business and the wider instructor community.
• Profit Without Increasing Workload: If you're looking to increase profitability efficiently, the answer may already be within your studio's walls. Trimio makes it easier to make your space work for you, every hour of the day.

Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the article: "How Pilates Studios Can Turn Empty Spaces into a Profitable Goldmine with Trimio"
🔗 Learn more about Trimio: trimio.app
🔗 Connect with Bruce Hildebrand on LinkedIn 

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Welcome to another episode of TRIMIO UNLOCKED! Join host Bruce Hildebrand, a 25-year veteran in the Pilates industry and the driving force behind Trimio, as he dives deep into a critical topic for Pilates professionals: breaking free from the limitations of traditional studio pay structures.

In this episode, Bruce unpacks the recent article published on trimio.app, "Breaking Free from the Studio Pay Cap: How Trimio Gives Instructors Full Earning Control," offering practical insights and explaining how Trimio empowers instructors and studio owners to build more sustainable and profitable careers.

Episode Highlights:

• The Reality of the Studio Pay Cap: Bruce discusses how most Pilates instructors start in studio settings where pay structures are often rigid.
• Instructors are typically paid a fixed hourly rate or set amount per session.
• This fixed model often doesn't reflect your experience, client retention, or class size, prioritizing consistency for the studio but limiting your earning potential.
• The Frustrating Income Ceiling: Learn why this structure creates a frustrating income ceiling.
• Even with full classes, instructors may see no financial benefit.
• Your valuable additional qualifications, years of experience, and loyal client followings often go unrewarded in these environments.
• Bruce highlights the critical question this raises: how can I earn what I’m truly worth?.
• Limitations of Percentage-Based Pay: Even with percentage models, the instructor's share is commonly only 30% to 50% of the client's payment. This can feel disheartening, especially when instructors are often responsible for driving their own attendance.
• Lack of Pricing Control: Studios typically control pricing, meaning instructors can't adjust rates for demand, cost of living, or their own growth. This lack of flexibility reinforces a cycle where effort and expertise aren't proportionately rewarded.
• The Unsustainable Solution: Teach More: The traditional path to higher income often means simply teaching more classes. Bruce explains how this leads to burnout, inconsistent quality, and poor work-life balance – an unsustainable solution for thriving professionals.
• Trimio Shifts the Power Back to Instructors: Discover how Trimio challenges this outdated model.
• Trimio gives instructors full control over their earnings.
• You set your own session rates.
• You decide what your time, skills, and service are worth.
• There are no studio-imposed limits, fixed wages, or third-party restrictions on pricing.

Ready to Break Free?

Read the full article, "Breaking Free from the Studio Pay Cap: How Trimio Gives Instructors Full Earning Control," on the trimio.app website.

Explore the Trimio platform today and take control of your earnings and build the Pilates career you've envisioned.

Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the article: "Breaking Free from the Studio Pay Cap - How Trimio Gives Instructors Full Earning Control"
🔗 Learn more about Trimio: trimio.app
🔗 Connect with Bruce Hildebrand on LinkedIn 

Join the Conversation:
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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 

Join the Conversation:
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Join host Bruce Hildebrand as he dives deep into the financial realities of the Pilates industry, drawing insights from the blog article "The True Cost of Running a Pilates Business—And How Trimio Reduces Overheads" and "How Trimio Helps Pilates Instructors Earn More While Working Less." This episode unpacks the significant challenges of overhead and the traditional time-for-money trade-off faced by instructors, revealing how TRIMIO offers a radically different, low-overhead alternative that empowers both instructors and studio owners to build more sustainable, profitable, and flexible Pilates businesses.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "complex web of expenses" involved in running a traditional Pilates studio.
• How hidden or variable overheads like maintenance, insurance, utilities, admin software, marketing, and payroll quietly eat into profits.
• The fact that financial stress is often the norm in traditional models, deterring instructors from opening their own spaces.
• How overhead is the silent killer of many Pilates ventures.
• Where the money really goes: Rent as the largest fixed cost, expensive equipment purchase and maintenance, variable costs like utilities and insurance, marketing, and payroll.
• The challenge of difficult-to-scale expenses that remain constant even when the studio isn't generating revenue.
• The "time-for-money trade-off" for instructors, where income is limited by the number of hours they can physically teach.
• The unsustainable nature of the traditional model and how it prevents instructors from reaching their full earning potential.
• The hidden costs of traditional studio work, including travel time, gaps between sessions, unpaid tasks, and studios taking a large portion of the client fee.
• The fact that instructors are often not paid for cancellations and have little control over their schedules, leading to a lack of autonomy.
• Trimio as a "low-overhead alternative" offering a radically different approach.
• The "pay-as-you-go model" where instructors book time in existing professional spaces only when needed, transforming studio access from a fixed to a variable cost.
• How Trimio means no leases, no long-term contracts, and no need for capital-intensive investments in equipment or facilities for instructors.
• How Trimio gives instructors full ownership over their business operations, allowing them to set their own rates and work with their own clients.

Referenced Article: Insights drawn from the blog articles titled "The True Cost of Running a Pilates Business—And How Trimio Reduces Overhead" and "How Trimio Helps Pilates Instructors Earn More While Working Less."

Learn More: Explore how TRIMIO can help you escape the overhead trap and build a thriving, flexible Pilates business. Visit trimio.app for more information.

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Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the article: "The True Cost of Running a Pilates Business and How Trimio Reduces Overheads"
🔗 Learn more about Trimio: trimio.app
🔗 Connect with Bruce Hildebrand on LinkedIn 

Join the Conversation:
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Join Trimio Founder & CEO, Bruce Hildebrand, a 25-year veteran of the Pilates industry, as he unpacks our recent blog article, "How Trimio Helps Pilates Instructors Earn More While Working Less."

Key Topics Discussed:

The Time-for-Money Trap in Pilates

• Understanding the traditional model where income is directly tied to teaching hours.
• How this creates a hard limit on both earnings and lifestyle.
• Juggling multiple studios, commuting, and irregular hours are common outcomes.

Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Studio Employment

• Moving beyond the simple "show up and get paid" view.
• Significant hidden drains like travel time between studios and unpaid gaps.
• Time spent on non-billable tasks like prep or client communication.
• Studios often keeping a large portion of the client fee.

Earning More Through Ownership & Autonomy with Trimio

• Flipping the traditional model by giving instructors full ownership of their business.
• Using Trimio to book studio space only as needed, rather than relying on studio-assigned hours.
• The power of setting your own rates based on your experience and expertise.

Working Smarter, Not Harder: The Efficiency Gains

• Streamlining operations with Trimio's single platform for booking, payments, and studio access.
• Eliminating the need for complicated spreadsheets, awkward payment conversations, and chasing clients.
• Reducing the administrative load to focus more energy on teaching and client development.

Building Work-Life Balance and New Revenue Streams

• Using Trimio's calendar control to proactively build in rest days, vacations, or creative time.
• Diversifying offerings by creating specialized small group classes, short-term programs, or innovative packages.
• Generating more income for less time invested per client through varied offerings.

Real Stories, Real Impact: The Mid-Career Instructor's Transformation

• The common scenario of the exhausted instructor juggling multiple studios.
• How transitioning to Trimio allows consolidating clients and charging a full, deserved rate.
• Often eliminating commuting entirely by booking strategically located spaces.

A New Standard for Instructor Success

• Reiterating that earning more doesn't have to mean working more.
• Empowering instructors to break free from hourly limitations.
• The powerful statement: "The days of overwork and underpayment are over."
• Trimio making it possible to design careers that are both fulfilling and financially secure.

Ready to take control of your Pilates business? Visit trimio.app to learn more and start building the career you deserve.

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Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the article: "Why Traditional Pilates Business Models Are Failing—And How Trimio Is the Future"
🔗 Learn more about Trimio: trimio.app
🔗 Connect with Bruce Hildebrand on LinkedIn 

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In this episode of Trimio Unlocked, host Bruce Hildebrand, Trimio founder and CEO, and a 25-year veteran of the Pilates industry, dives deep into a crucial challenge facing newly certified Pilates instructors: the "post-certification gap."

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the "Post-Certification Gap": Bruce discusses the frustrating period after certification where new instructors, despite being qualified, struggle to find immediate teaching opportunities. This gap occurs because they lack the necessary infrastructure, client base, or traditional studio support.
• Why the Struggle is Real: Many traditional studios are hesitant to hire instructors without prior teaching experience, creating a paradox where getting experience is difficult. Even if hired, new instructors often face limited hours, modest wages, and little control over their schedule or pricing. The alternative of starting a private practice is often too expensive and complex for recent graduates.
• Trimio as Your Launchpad: Trimio was specifically designed to remove these barriers. Instead of waiting or investing heavily, new instructors can sign up with Trimio and begin booking professional studio space on-demand. This allows them to start teaching right away, even with just a few clients, and build their business organically.
• Key Benefits of Using Trimio:Starting Small, Scaling Smart: Trimio allows instructors to book single sessions, teach private clients or small groups, and gradually increase their workload as demand grows. This minimises risk and allows instructors to gain confidence and experience. The platform provides the flexibility to scale in a way that suits your career goals.
• Full Control Over Pricing and Scheduling: Instructors using Trimio are free to set their own rates and decide when and where they work. This autonomy is crucial for building a sustainable business aligned with personal values and allows new instructors to create a professional identity from the beginning.
• A Faster, Smoother Transition: Trimio enables instructors to move from certification to earning income quickly, potentially in a matter of weeks. It removes traditional barriers, allowing instructors to step into professional practice with clarity and confidence. You can take action immediately and turn your qualification into a career with far fewer delays.
• Your Career Doesn't Have to Wait: Bruce reinforces that every newly certified instructor deserves a strong start. Trimio offers a direct pathway by providing studio access and automating business functions, allowing you to build a thriving career on your own terms. You don't have to wait for a job or invest thousands to open a studio. You can "start today, teach tomorrow, and build a fulfilling Pilates career—on your schedule, your budget, and your terms".

Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the article: "From Certification to Cash Flow - How Trimio Helps New Pilates Instructors Start Teaching Faster"
🔗 Learn more about Trimio: trimio.app
🔗 Connect with Bruce Hildebrand on LinkedIn 

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In this episode of TRIMIO UNLOCKED, Bruce Hildebrand, Founder & CEO of Trimio and a 25-year veteran in the Pilates world, discusses our recent blog article, "Why Pilates Instructors Are Leaving Traditional Studio Jobs And Going Independent with Trimio." He explores the compelling reasons why more and more talented instructors are choosing independence and how Trimio is empowering this transformation.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The challenges of traditional studio employment: Bruce highlights the key frustrations leading instructors to seek new paths, including limited earning potential due to fixed-rate pay structures that undervalue their time, rigid and inflexible schedules that don't align with personal lives, and a crucial lack of control over client relationships and the ability to market themselves independently.
• What instructors truly desire: Discover the growing demand for autonomy and ownership of their careers, the freedom to set their own hours and fees, teach when and where they choose, build a personal brand, and nurture meaningful, lasting client relationships.
• The biggest barrier to independence (until now): Learn why access to affordable, professional studio space has historically been a major hurdle for instructors wanting to go solo.
• How Trimio eliminates the barrier: Bruce explains how the Trimio platform allows instructors to book high-quality studio spaces on demand. This means no long-term contracts, no heavy overhead costs, and the flexibility to book the time and location that works for them and their clients.
• The practical benefits of going independent with Trimio:Increased Earning Potential: Instructors retain a much higher percentage of their income, leading to greater financial freedom.
• Flexibility & Growth: The ability to teach in multiple locations allows instructors to expand their reach and explore new offerings.
• Owning Client Relationships: Unlike traditional models where clients belong to the studio, with Trimio, instructors own their client relationships, fostering trust and improving retention.
• Building Your Brand: Instructors can market themselves under their own name, building visibility and recognition in the industry that stays with them.
• Trimio is creating a new standard: Hear how Trimio is making independence practical and accessible to any instructor, moving away from outdated employment models and fostering a more inclusive, entrepreneurial industry.

If you're a Pilates instructor feeling limited by traditional studio structures, or a studio owner looking to understand the evolving landscape, this episode is a must-listen. The future, as the blog article and Bruce discuss, belongs to the independent instructor.

Ready to take control of your Pilates career?

Visit trimio.app to learn more about how Trimio can empower your independence.

Stay tuned for more insights on the TRIMIO UNLOCKED PODCAST!

Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the article: "Why Traditional Pilates Business Models Are Failing—And How Trimio Is the Future"
🔗 Learn more about Trimio: trimio.app
🔗 Connect with Bruce Hildebrand on LinkedIn 

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TRIMIO UNLOCKED PODCAST: Episode Title: How to Build a Thriving Pilates Career in Half the Time with Trimio

Welcome to TRIMIO UNLOCKED! In this powerful episode, your host, Bruce Hildebrand, founder and CEO of TRIMIO and a 25-year veteran in the Pilates industry, dives deep into the practical applications of the recent blog article, "How to Build a Thriving Pilates Career in Half the Time with Trimio".

Bruce shares invaluable insights on the significant challenges Pilates instructors face in the traditional career path and how TRIMIO is revolutionizing the industry by tackling these obstacles head-on.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• The Hurdles of the Traditional Pilates Career Path
• How TRIMIO Accelerates Your Career Growth
• Real-World Success Stories & The Future of Pilates

Don't wait for opportunities to come to you! With TRIMIO, you have the practical tools to actively create your own success, starting today.

Find out more: Ready to take control of your Pilates career? Learn more and find the TRIMIO app at trimio.app.

Join us next time on TRIMIO UNLOCKED PODCAST!

Resources & Links:
🔗 Read the article: "How to Build a Thriving Pilates Career in Half the Time with Trimio"
🔗 Learn more about Trimio: trimio.app
🔗 Connect with Bruce Hildebrand on LinkedIn 

Join the Conversation:
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Welcome to Trimio Unlocked! In this compelling episode, our host, Bruce Hildebrand, founder and CEO of Trimio, dives deep into the "Uberisation of Pilates" and how Trimio is at the forefront of this exciting transformation. Bruce brings over 25 years of experience in the Pilates world, from teaching to studio ownership, offering unique insights into the industry's evolution.

This episode is inspired by the insightful article, "The Uberisation of Pilates - How Trimio is Disrupting the Industry for Instructors & Studios" found on trimio.app.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• The Industry's Challenges:
  • For Instructors: Despite growing demand for Pilates, many instructors struggle with securing stable employment or earning a fair wage. They often face fixed hourly rates, significant studio percentages, limited control over pricing, and difficulties retaining their clients if they move studios.
  • For Studio Owners: Operating a studio requires significant investment. Even thriving studios battle inefficiencies, particularly concerning unused space outside peak hours, leading to lost revenue. Traditional membership or class package models mean revenue fluctuates with attendance.
• Trimio's Solution: The "Uberisation" of Pilates:
  • Trimio introduces a technology-driven, flexible, on-demand model that mirrors the disruptive success of platforms like Uber and Airbnb.
  • It allows instructors to find and book studio space as needed, and studios to monetize their unused space.
• Benefits for Pilates Instructors:
  • Full Control & Autonomy: Gain control over when, where, and how you teach.
  • Increased Earning Potential: Set your own rates that reflect your expertise and value.
  • Client Retention: Retain your clients without studio-imposed restrictions.
  • Career Flexibility: Experience greater career flexibility and increased earning potential.
  • Accessibility: A fantastic opportunity for new instructors to build their business and client base without traditional hurdles.
  • Eliminates Barriers to Entry: Operate independently without the financial burden of leasing a space. Instructors can focus on growing their client base and increasing earnings without unnecessary expenses.
• Benefits for Pilates Studio Owners:
  • Monetise Unused Space: Generate additional income by renting out your space during off-peak hours.
  • New Revenue Stream: Turn dormant hours into a new revenue stream, helping to balance the financial strain of overhead costs.
  • Increased Revenue & Utilization: Leverage Trimio’s marketplace to increase revenue passively and accommodate multiple instructors throughout the day.
  • Dynamic Business Model: Lead to a more dynamic and financially stable business model.
• A "Win-Win" for the Industry:
  • Trimio fosters a win-win situation: Instructors gain financial freedom, increased career flexibility, and full ownership of their business.
  • Studios maximize revenue potential, increase space utilization, and reduce financial waste from underused facilities.
• The Future of Pilates:
  • The industry is poised for major change, moving away from traditional employment to flexible, self-directed business opportunities.
  • Trimio is at the forefront of this transformation, empowering instructors and studios to thrive in the digital economy.
  • The future is built on a foundation of accessibility, efficiency, and financial empowerment, leading to more sustainable businesses.
  • Those who embrace this new model will be better positioned for long-term success and will set themselves apar