Scale With Soul:
A Private Retreat for Studio Owners

A high-level business and leadership retreat for Pilates studio owners who are ready to grow — whether you’re refining an established operation or stepping more confidently into your role as CEO.

 Villa Riad, Byron Bay
 Tuesday 19 – Friday 22 May, 2026

BOOK NOW

HOSTED BY EMMA SEIBOLD

SCALE WITH SOUL

A Private Business Retreat for Studio Owners

A high-level business and leadership retreat for Pilates studio owners who are ready to grow — whether you’re refining an established operation or stepping more confidently into your role as CEO.

 Villa Riad, Byron Bay
 Tuesday 19 – Friday 22 May, 2026

BOOK NOW

HOSTED BY EMMA SEIBOLD

SCALE WITH SOUL

A Private Business Retreat for Studio Owners

You care about doing this properly.
You want to build something sustainable.
And you’re willing to look at your business with maturity.

You don’t need to be the most experienced person in the room.
You do need to be ready for a higher-level conversation.

What connects everyone in the room is this:

  • Own one studio and feel ready to step into your next level
  • Be scaling into multiple locations
  • Be strong operationally but seeking strategic clarity
  • Be commercially smart but craving a more expansive peer group


You might:

This retreat is intentionally designed to hold a range of studio owners, from capable emerging leaders to studio owners with multiple locations.

Who This Is For

You care about doing this properly.
You want to build something sustainable.
And you’re willing to look at your business with maturity.

You don’t need to be the most experienced person in the room.
You do need to be ready for a higher-level conversation.

What connects everyone in the room is this:

  • Own one studio and feel ready to step into your next level
  • Be scaling into multiple locations
  • Be strong operationally but seeking strategic clarity
  • Be commercially smart but craving a more expansive peer group


You might:

This retreat is intentionally designed to hold a range of studio owners, from capable emerging leaders to studio owners with multiple locations.

Who This Is For

High-performing women often carry more than they should.

We will address:
  • Preventing burnout at leadership level
  • Reducing business dependency on you
  • Structuring growth that supports your life

Sustainable Performance

  • Leading instructors and managers effectively
  • Strengthening accountability systems
  • Decision-making frameworks for complex situations
  • Protecting your time as owner

For some, this is about stepping up.
For others, it’s about stepping back strategically.




Leadership at Scale

  • Business model optimisation
  • Revenue structure and pricing strategy
  • Capacity planning and expansion decisions
  • Identifying operational inefficiencies
  • Defining your next 12–24 month growth plan

Whether you’re stabilising your first studio or scaling your third, you will leave with sharper strategy and clearer direction.



Strategic Business Refinement

Over four days, we will focus on both the business and the founder behind it.

WHAT WE WILL WORK ON

High-performing women often carry more than they should.

We will address:
  • Preventing burnout at leadership level
  • Reducing business dependency on you
  • Structuring growth that supports your life

Sustainable Performance

  • Leading instructors and managers effectively
  • Strengthening accountability systems
  • Decision-making frameworks for complex situations
  • Protecting your time as owner

For some, this is about stepping up.
For others, it’s about stepping back strategically.




Leadership at Scale

  • Business model optimisation
  • Revenue structure and pricing strategy
  • Capacity planning and expansion decisions
  • Identifying operational inefficiencies
  • Defining your next 12–24 month growth plan

Whether you’re stabilising your first studio or scaling your third, you will leave with sharper strategy and clearer direction.



Strategic Business Refinement

Over four days, we will focus on both the business and the founder behind it.

WHAT WE WILL WORK ON

  • Direct business strategy
  • Deep listening
  • Sharp pattern recognition
  • Calm, grounded facilitation

She knows when to challenge.
She knows when to support.
And she knows how to create a room where women think bigger than they would alone.

Emma artfully balances:

  • The commercial realities of running studios
  • The emotional complexity of leading teams
  • The pressure of being both visionary and operator

What makes these retreats different is not just the content. It’s how they are guided.

She understands:

Emma Seibold brings over two decades of industry experience as a founder, studio owner, teacher trainer, mentor, and leader within the Pilates space.

Emma’s Approach

This is strategic guidance delivered with depth, clarity and authority.

She knows when to challenge.
She knows when to support.
And she knows how to create a room where women think bigger than they would alone.

Calm, grounded facilitation

Sharp pattern recognition

Deep listening

Direct business strategy

Emma artfully balances:

What makes these retreats different is not just the content.
It’s how they are guided.

The pressure of being both visionary and operator

The commercial realities of running studios

The emotional complexity of leading teams

She understands:

Emma Seibold brings over two decades of industry experience as a founder, studio owner, teacher trainer, mentor, and leader within the Pilates space.

Emma’s Approach

This is strategic guidance delivered with depth, clarity and authority.

  • Clearer growth strategies
  • Increased revenue without increasing hours
  • More confident pricing decisions
  • Stronger leadership structures
  • Improved team accountability
  • Ongoing peer relationships that continue long after the retreat

You will not leave with vague ideas.
You will leave with direction, momentum and a strengthened network.




Past participants have reported:

Outcomes You Can Expect

  • Focused strategic sessions
  • Facilitated peer discussion
  • Case study-style problem solving
  • Implementation planning
  • Structured downtime

There is space to think.
There is space to connect.
There is space to plan properly.


Each day blends:

THE RETREAT STRUCTURE

  • Clearer growth strategies
  • Increased revenue without increasing hours
  • More confident pricing decisions
  • Stronger leadership structures
  • Improved team accountability
  • Ongoing peer relationships that continue long after the retreat

You will not leave with vague ideas.
You will leave with direction, momentum and a strengthened network.




Past participants have reported:

Outcomes You Can Expect

  • Focused strategic sessions
  • Facilitated peer discussion
  • Case study-style problem solving
  • Implementation planning
  • Structured downtime

There is space to think.
There is space to connect.
There is space to plan properly.


Each day blends:

THE RETREAT STRUCTURE

By Air:
The closest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) — approximately 30 minutes from Villa Riad.
 Alternatively, Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is approximately 50–60 minutes away.

Both airports offer regular domestic flights.

Transfers:
Participants are responsible for organising their own transfers. We can recommend shuttle services if needed.

Car hire is also an option if you prefer flexibility.


How do I get to Byron Bay?

Arrival:
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Check-in from 3:00pm.
Welcome drinks and opening session commence at 5:00pm.
Dinner onsite at 6:30pm.

Departure:
Friday 22 May 2026
Final morning session concludes at 10:30am.
Departure by 11:00am.

We recommend booking flights accordingly to avoid feeling rushed.

What are the arrival and departure times?

Yes. Many participants choose to arrive early or stay on in Byron Bay. Accommodation outside retreat dates is not included, but we are happy to recommend options.


Can I extend my stay?

Accommodation is boutique luxury within Villa Riad.

Room allocation (private or shared suite) will be confirmed upon booking and reflected in the investment tier selected. All rooms are beautifully appointed and consistent with the premium nature of the retreat.


What type of accommodation is included?

Strictly 12 founders only. This ensures depth, access and meaningful personalised feedback.



How many participants will attend?

You should have:
  • An established studio or Pilates business
  • A team (or at minimum subcontractors/instructors)
  • Consistent revenue and operational structure

If you are unsure whether this is the right fit, we encourage you to apply and outline your current stage of business.


What level of business should I be at?

frequently asked questions

Strictly 12 founders only. This ensures depth, access and meaningful personalised feedback.



How many participants will attend?

You should have:
  • An established studio or Pilates business
  • A team (or at minimum subcontractors/instructors)
  • Consistent revenue and operational structure

If you are unsure whether this is the right fit, we encourage you to apply and outline your current stage of business.


What level of business should I be at?

Yes. Many participants choose to arrive early or stay on in Byron Bay. Accommodation outside retreat dates is not included, but we are happy to recommend options.



Can I extend my stay?

Accommodation is boutique luxury within Villa Riad.

Room allocation (private or shared suite) will be confirmed upon booking and reflected in the investment tier selected. All rooms are beautifully appointed and consistent with the premium nature of the retreat.



What type of accommodation is included?

By Air:
The closest airport is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) — approximately 30 minutes from Villa Riad.
 Alternatively, Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is approximately 50–60 minutes away.

Both airports offer regular domestic flights.

Transfers:
Participants are responsible for organising their own transfers. We can recommend shuttle services if needed.

Car hire is also an option if you prefer flexibility.

How do I get to Byron Bay?

Arrival:
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Check-in from 3:00pm.
Welcome drinks and opening session commence at 5:00pm.
Dinner onsite at 6:30pm.

Departure:
Friday 22 May 2026
Final morning session concludes at 10:30am.
Departure by 11:00am.

We recommend booking flights accordingly to avoid feeling rushed.

What level of business should I be at?

frequently asked questions

Please reach out so Emma can answer all of your questions and see if this retreat is a good fit and can give you what you need. 

Talk to Emma

CHAT TO EMMA

Please reach out so Emma can answer all of your questions and see if this retreat is a good fit and can give you what you need. 

Talk to Emma

CHAT TO EMMA