Scale with Soul
A Private Business Retreat for Studio Owners.
Hosted by Emma Seibold.
Villa Riad, Byron Bay | Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 August, 2026
Scale with Soul
A Private Retreat for Studio Owners.
Hosted by Emma Seibold.
Villa Riad, Byron Bay | 25-28 August, 2026
You have built something meaningful. A brand people trust, a community that feels connected and a team who understand your vision.
This retreat is intentionally designed to hold a range of studio owners, from capable emerging leaders to studio owners with multiple locations.
Who is this for
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.
Scaling your business should feel expansive, not exhausting.
- 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:
A willingness to look closely at how things are running and take part in more considered conversations about long term success.
What connects everyone in the room is this:
Scaling your business should feel expansive, not exhausting.
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.
Who is this for
This retreat is intentionally designed to hold a range of studio owners, from capable emerging leaders to studio owners with multiple locations.
You have built something meaningful. A brand people trust, a community that feels connected and a team who understand your vision.
Who is this for
- 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
What connects everyone in the room is this:
A willingness to look closely at how things are running and take part in more considered conversations about long term success.
The real power of this retreat: The Room
Twelve intelligent, generous, ambitious studio owners living and working together for four days.
What forms here is a high-trust, high-calibre, commercially intelligent connection. And for many women, that alone changes the trajectory of their business.
The network
Inside this room:
- Emerging owners gain perspective from those further along
- Established operators sharpen their thinking through strategic discussion
- Real numbers and real challenges are discussed
- Collaborations and long-term friendships are formed.
The real power of this retreat: The room
The network
Twelve intelligent, generous, ambitious studio owners living and working together for four days.
What forms here is a high-trust, high-calibre, commercially intelligent connection. And for many women, that alone changes the trajectory of their business.
Inside this room:
- Emerging owners gain perspective from those further along
- Established operators sharpen their thinking through strategic discussion
- Real numbers and real challenges are discussed
- Collaborations and long-term friendships are formed.
What we will work on
Over four days, we will focus on both the business and the founder behind it.
- 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
- Leading instructors and managers effectively
- Strengthening accountability systems
- Decision-making frameworks for complex situations
- Protecting your time as owner
Leadership at scale
- Preventing burnout at leadership level
- Reducing business dependency on you
- Structuring growth that supports your life
Sustainable performance
Over four days, we will focus on both the business and the founder behind it.
What we will work on
Strategic business refinement
- 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.
Leadership at scale
- Leading instructors and managers effectively
- Strengthening accountability systems
- Decision-making frameworks for complex situations
- Protecting your time as owner
Sustainable performance
- Preventing burnout at leadership level
- Reducing business dependency on you
- Structuring growth that supports your life
Emma's approach
Emma Seibold brings over two decades of industry experience as a founder, studio owner, teacher trainer, mentor, and leader within the Pilates space.
She understands
- The commercial realities of running studios
- The emotional complexity of leading teams
- The pressure of being both visionary and operator
Emma artfully balances:
- Direct business strategy
- Deep listening
- Sharp pattern recognition
- Calm, grounded facilitation
The experience
Villa Riad, Byron Bay
A private Moroccan-inspired luxury villa designed for for and restoration.
Each day blends:
Implementation planning
Case study-style problem solving
Facilitated peer discussion
Focused strategic sessions
Structured downtime
Outcomes you can expect
You’ll leave with clear direction, a sense of momentum, and stronger connections with the women in the room.
- 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
- The commercial realities of running studios
- The emotional complexity of leading teams
- The pressure of being both visionary and operator
She understands:
- Direct business strategy
- Deep listening
- Sharp pattern recognition
- Calm, grounded facilitation
She has a clear sense of when to push a conversation further and when to hold space for it. The room is guided in a way that encourages women to think beyond where they might usually stop.
Emma artfully balances:
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
Each day blends:
Villa Riad, Byron Bay
A private Moroccan-inspired luxury villa designed for for and restoration.
The experience
- 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’ll leave with clear direction, a sense of momentum, and stronger connections with the women in the room.
Outcomes you can expect
The Details
The Investment
Date: 25-28 August 2026
Location: Villa Riad, Byron Bay
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Frequency: This retreat runs once per year
Twin Share
Single Room
With only 12 places available and a carefully curated group, this retreat fills with women who are serious about their growth.
There is no second intake.
There is no overflow event.
And there is no replay of what happens inside the room.
If you want to be a part of this year's cohort, this is the moment to step forward.
A once-a-year opportunity
Sold Out
Date: 25-28 August 2026
Location: Villa Riad, Byron Bay
Group Size: 12 participants
Frequency: Once per year
The Details
The Investment
A once-a-year oppurtunity
There is no second intake.
There is no overflow event.
And there is no replay of what happens inside the room.
Twin Share
Single Room Sold Out
Frequently asked questions
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Check-in from 3:00pm.
Welcome drinks and opening session commence at 5:00pm.
Dinner onsite at 6:30pm.
What are the arrival and departure times?
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?
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?
Can I extend my stay?
- 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?
How many participants will attend?
Frequently asked questions
Arrival:
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Check-in from 3:00pm.
Welcome drinks and opening session commence at 5:00pm.
Dinner onsite at 6:30pm.
Departure:
Friday 28 August 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?
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?
What type of accommodation is included?
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.
Can I extend my stay?
What level of business should I be at?
- 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.
How many participants will attend?
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