Xplor Mariana Tek Blog: Business

Business

April 29 2026

4 min read

From Studio Owner to BODYBAR President: Kamille McCollum on What It Really Takes to Scale a Franchise

by Julie Sippy

From studio owner to brand leader, Kamille McCollum’s journey with BODYBAR Pilates offers a rare, dual perspective on franchising. In this conversation, she shares the lessons she’s learned on both sides of the business—and how they’ve shaped her approach to growth, leadership, and building a sustainable boutique fitness brand.

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Studio Management

March 19 2024

5 min read

Pilates Classes Prices: Strategic Guide to Pricing Your Studio for Success

by Xplor Mariana Tek

Pricing your Pilates studio can feel like walking a tightrope. Set your rates too high, and you risk scaring away ….

Business

December 06 2023

9 min read

Yoga Insurance: Ultimate Guide + Top 10 Providers

by Xplor Mariana Tek

Have you ever considered what it takes to keep your yoga sanctuary not just tranquil but also secure? Running a ….

Studio Management

July 06 2023

7 min read

Built On Fitness Show Episode 2 Recap: Strategies for Client Engagement and Acquisition

by Xplor Mariana Tek

Client acquisition and engagement has never been more difficult. COVID has pushed studio owners into a virtual fitness world, and ….

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Marketing

June 28 2023

3 min read

Customer Retention Strategies: In-App Class Counts and Achievements

by Xplor Mariana Tek

Keeping your clients engaged and committed to a fitness routine can be a constant challenge for many boutique studios. One ….

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Studio Management

May 10 2023

6 min read

Schedule Management in the Fitness Industry for On the Road or Stationary Businesses

by Xplor Mariana Tek

The fitness industry is unlike any other when it comes to scheduling. In what other industry is it commonplace to ….

Marketing

March 15 2023

3 min read

4 Ways to Promote Your Studio’s Online Offerings

by Xplor Mariana Tek

You did it! You figured out how to offer online workouts to your members and prospects. You now have a ….

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Business

March 15 2023

3 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Music Licensing for Your Virtual Studio

by Xplor Mariana Tek

A good music playlist can help motivate your clientele and boost the energy in a virtual fitness class. However, you ….

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Business

March 11 2023

5 min read

Legal Essentials for Fitness Studio Owners

by Xplor Mariana Tek

Being an online studio owner entails more than just teaching classes and managing instructors. It also requires an understanding of ….

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Business

February 13 2023

10 min read

8 Ways to Supercharge Member Retention & Fuel Your Studio’s Growth

by Xplor Mariana Tek

Why is member retention so important? When you think about marketing your boutique studio, your focus immediately goes to attracting ….

Marketing

January 11 2023

6 min read

8 Ways to Re-Engage Leads Through a Win-Back Campaigns

by Xplor Mariana Tek

Member retention is one of the best ways to drive revenue at your studio. Did you know it costs five times ….

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Business

January 04 2023

4 min read

Mariana Tek + NetGym = Game Changer! Automate & Streamline Your Sub Process During The Holidays and Into 2021

by Xplor Mariana Tek

As we head into the final stretch of 2020 with the holiday season and preparing for 2021, the last thing ….