Advice

Advice and resources about finding a job in the Pilates industry, building a career as an independent instructor or running a studio

FINDING A JOB 

The Ins and Outs of Being an Independent Contractor

If you’re beginning your Pilates career as an Independent Contractor (IC,)  you’re probably interested in learning from the experiences of those who have been doing it for a long time. Pilates-Pro has been running a very valuable discussion on what should be in an IC agreement, what percentage is typically paid to the studio and a whole lot more.

JOIN THE DISCUSSION

RUNNING A BUSINESS 

The Importance of Good Customer Service

Many regard the Pilates community as one big family and we sometimes take that familiarity a bit too far. Good customer service is key to success, especially in locations in which Pilates studios are a dime a dozen. Lara Dalch, a corporate media executive turned fitness professional, gave some pointers in an article in Pilates-Pro.

READ THE ARTICLE

RESOURCES 

Online resources for Pilates professionals.

• LinkedIn

The Pilates Presence on LinkedIn is growing fast. Join up, if you haven’t already done so, and start connecting. You can also join the Pilates groups, such as Pilates-Pro, and take a look at the new Pilates skills section.

• Pilates Style

The magazine for Pilates professionals is now under new management and expanding its online portfolio. You can read their latest newsletter here.

STUDIO SUCCESS TIPS 

Try out our Suggestions for Marketing Your Studio

Local Networking: Connect with Doctors, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists & small businesses in your area and trade business cards and brochures. Display their cards on your front desk; in most cases, they’ll do the same.

BASI Workshop: Host BASI Workshops and become known as the BASI advanced education studio in your locality.