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Oct 2024
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Business Book club: My Favorite Must-Rea...

Seran Glanfield
About this episode

In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield shares her all-time favorite business books that have shaped her approach to leadership, marketing, and growth. Whether you're looking for strategies to scale your boutique fitness studio, create a standout brand, or shift your mindset for success, Seran's curated list of must-reads will inspire and guide you. From foundational concepts on business structure to powerful insights on marketing and leadership, these books provide practical takeaways that studio owners can apply today.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to scale your studio with systems from The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber.
  • Crafting a compelling brand message with Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller.
  • This is Marketing by Seth Godin—rethinking marketing as service, not selling.
  • Developing leadership skills with Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek.
  • The power of mindset with The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy.

Tune in to hear actionable advice on how to apply these lessons to your studio for long-term growth and success.


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