326. How a 23-Year-Old Built a Waitlisted Pilates Studio in Just 1 Year, with Chelsea McBride and Raphael Bender

Update: 2025-09-14

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At just 23, Chelsea McBride turned personal struggles into purpose and built a Pilates studio that filled up so fast she had to close the books.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Chelsea:

Grew from teaching private sessions at home to running 50 weekly reformer classes with 11 beds.
Built a team of six
Created so much demand she now has a waitlist for new clients
All in a town of only 15,000 people

Connect with Chelsea:

Online https://www.themindandbodyclub.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindandbodyclub

Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender

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326. How a 23-Year-Old Built a Waitlisted Pilates Studio in Just 1 Year, with Chelsea McBride and Raphael Bender

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326. How a 23-Year-Old Built a Waitlisted Pilates Studio in Just 1 Year, with Chelsea McBride and Raphael Bender

326. How a 23-Year-Old Built a Waitlisted Pilates Studio in Just 1 Year, with Chelsea McBride and Raphael Bender