Ep. 11 How Chelsea Stewart Built HAVN Hot Pilates Into Two Waitlisted Studios

<p>Chelsea Stewart didn't have investors, a playbook, or a guarantee it would work. What she had was 12 years of teaching experience, a method she believed in, and enough drive to open HAVN Hot Pilates in just three months, while working a full-time job.</p><p></p><p>Two and a half years later she has 21 employees, two waitlisted studios in the Denver metro area, and a community that keeps coming back not just for the workout but for how it makes them feel.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Sweat Community, Chelsea gets real about what it actually takes to build a boutique fitness studio from scratch, the 80-hour weeks, the contractor battles, the self-doubt, and the moment she knew it was time to open a second location.</p><p></p><p>We also get into everything you've wanted to know about hot Pilates and why Chelsea believes the era of exclusive, aesthetic-obsessed fitness studios is over.</p><p></p><p><b>We cover:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Launching HAVN Hot Pilates in three months with no outside investors</li><li>Teaching 22 heated classes a week while running a business solo</li><li>Mat Pilates versus reformer and why mat is harder than you think</li><li>Whether Pilates actually builds muscle and how it compares to strength training</li><li>The real benefits of working out in a heated room</li><li>Opening a second waitlisted studio and the pressure that came with it</li><li>Why exclusivity in fitness is over and what HAVN is doing differently</li><li>Chelsea's personal wellness routine: nutrition, sleep and avoiding burnout<p></p></li></ul><p>Chelsea's philosophy is simple: work hard, be nice, and go where it feels good. </p><p></p><p>Whether you're hot Pilates curious, an aspiring studio owner, or someone who has ever felt like the fitness industry wasn't built for you, this one is for you.</p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p><b>Find HAVN Hot Pilates:</b> Instagram: @havnhotpilates Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://havenhotpilates.com" target="_blank">havenhotpilates.com</a> Studios in Greenwood Village + Littleton, CO </p><p></p><p>First three classes: $45 | First drop-in: $22</p><p></p><p><b>Never miss an episode, subscribe at </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sweatcommunity.com" target="_blank"><b>sweatcommunity.com</b></a> for new episodes, Denver area fitness and wellness events, studio spotlights and exclusive local offers.</p>