322. From Zero to $23K/mo in 34 Days: Jennifer Tan’s Pilates Studio Launch in the Philippines
Jennifer Tan opened Bacolod’s first reformer Pilates boutique, Madila Pilates, and hit $23K revenue with 87% margins in her first month. She shares her journey from student success team member to thri...
17 Elo 202538min
321. When did Pilates become so obsessed with specific cues? With Raphael Bender
Pilates is all about cueing specific muscles, neutral spine and avoiding locking your joints, right?Often - yes. But it wasn't always that way. In fact all those things have flipped 180 degrees over t...
10 Elo 202522min
320. The 5 stages of Pilates studio business, with Raphael Bender
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 – WantrepreneurStuck in pl...
3 Elo 202522min
319. How to make your Pilates studio stand out in a sea of competitors, with Raphael Bender
This is for Pilates studio owners who are feeling pressure from an explosion of new studios offering the latest fads and undercutting prices. This is a step-by-step practical, battle-tested strategy t...
27 Heinä 202545min
318. The Myth of Hands-on, with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
Why we changed our minds on hands-on cueing in Pilates.Resources mentioned in the episode: Listen to Ep. 160. 'Can we even feel muscles activating' hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender...
20 Heinä 202545min
317. New Prenatal Guidelines with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender
ACSM's new pre and postnatal exercise guidelines just came out, and there are several substantial changes. We talk through them, the evidence behind each one, and what they mean for Pilates instructor...
13 Heinä 20251h 6min
316. Why Simplicity Wins in the Studio, with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
Raph and Heath share their journey from rigid STOTT Pilates rules to a science-backed, minimalist approach to teaching. Discover why doing less—fewer cues, less correction, and simpler programming—get...
6 Heinä 202531min
315. Can Pilates Make You Stronger? with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
In this episode, Raphael and Heath challenge the myth that Pilates doesn’t build strength. They break down the science of strength adaptations, clarify what “strength” really means, and explain how Pi...
29 Kesä 202556min
