Chat EYT the Podcast

This is the podcast for the people doing the real work in Pilates — teachers, studio owners, and the people thinking about becoming either. The kind of show you wish someone had been making all along. Hosted by Jessica Spillane — founder of EYT Pilates Teacher Training with more than twenty years of experience across every side of the industry — Chat EYT is what happens when someone who’s truly done it all sits down to answer the questions you’ve been asking, the questions you didn’t know to ask, and a few nobody else has bothered to answer yet. Teaching. Cueing. Anatomy. Business. Leases. Pricing. Hiring. Burnout. The work. The why. The wisdom that usually only comes from a mentor down the hall — except most of us don’t have one of those. Now you do. Not New. Not Cool. Not Holding Back.

Chat EYT the Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Jessica Spillane, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jessica Spillane hosts Chat EYT the Podcast, a business show with 13 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #12

  Chat EYT Episode 12: The Pilates Industry Is Changing… Are We Ready? | Featuring CJ Zarb

  Aug 18, 202626 minS1

  The Pilates Industry Is Changing… Are We Ready? This week on Chat EYT , Jessica welcomes her very first guest, CJ Zarb , founder of The Pilates Journal and creator of the internationally recognized Pilates Journal Expo . CJ shares the remarkable journey from dancer and journalist to one of the most influential voices in the Pilates profession. Together, Jessica and CJ explore what inspired the creation of The Pilates Journal, why the industry desperately needed a more collaborative and inclusive platform, and how meaningful conversations—not competition—are shaping the future of Pilates. They dive into topics every Pilates professional should be thinking about, including mentorship, professional development, business growth, teacher education, and why it's time for the industry to embrace curiosity instead of gatekeeping. If you've ever wondered where Pilates is headed over the next decade—or how you can grow alongside it—this conversation is for you. Whether you're a new instructor, seasoned educator, studio owner, or simply passionate about the method, this episode offers valuable insights into building a stronger, more connected Pilates community. In This Episode CJ Zarb's journey from journalism to Pilates leadership The story behind launching The Pilates Journal Why collaboration beats competition Breaking down barriers between Pilates schools and teaching styles The importance of mentorship in developing great instructors The evolution of the Pilates Journal Expo Business lessons for studio owners Building an inclusive industry where everyone belongs Raising professional standards without gatekeeping Where the Pilates profession is headed over the next 5–10 years Jessica and CJ's favorite "underrated" Pilates exercises

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Chat EYT the Podcast

  Chat EYT Episode 10: Why I'm Not Instagram Famous(And Why That's My Superpower)

  Aug 4, 202627 min

  Every business has a story—and this week, Jessica is sharing hers. In one of her most personal episodes to date, Jessica takes listeners behind the scenes of her 22-year journey from opening a single Pilates studio in New Jersey to building a nationally recognized teacher training and licensing program. She shares the successes, failures, pivots, and lessons that shaped her career—including how the challenges of COVID unexpectedly became the catalyst for creating an entirely new business model that's now helping studio owners around the world solve one of the industry's biggest problems: finding and developing exceptional teachers. If you've ever wondered who Jessica is, why she teaches the way she does, or what makes the UIT teacher training program different, this episode answers it all. Whether you're a Pilates instructor, studio owner, aspiring educator, or entrepreneur, you'll walk away with valuable insights about leadership, resilience, innovation, and never stopping the pursuit of excellence. In This Episode Jessica's journey into Pilates Opening her first studio in 2003 Growing from zero clients to a thriving business Why she created her own teacher training program Lessons learned from building a studio during the early boutique fitness boom How COVID transformed her business forever The evolution of the UIT Teacher Training Program Creating a licensing model for studio owners Why continuous improvement is at the heart of everything they do The biggest challenges facing Pilates studios today Building authority without relying on social media Why teaching teachers became Jessica's true calling

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Chat EYT the Podcast

  Chat EYT Episode 9: The Retail Playbook That Built a Runaway Success

  Jul 28, 202627 min

  This week, Jessica tackles two topics every studio owner should hear. She begins with a deeply personal story about her own cancer journey and explains why she made the decision to eliminate plastic water bottles from her studio long before research began connecting plastics, inflammation, and rising cancer rates. It's an honest conversation about leadership, health, and the responsibility wellness professionals have to influence the communities they serve. Then Jessica shifts gears into one of the most overlooked profit centers in boutique fitness: retail. Drawing from her own experience building an incredibly successful in-studio boutique, she shares the retail strategies that actually work—and why most studios approach merchandising all wrong. In this episode you'll learn: Why plastic water bottles may be doing more harm than you think How wellness businesses can lead by example The biggest retail mistakes studio owners make What products actually sell to repeat clients How to merchandise for your specific community Why basics often outperform trendy inventory Creative ways to keep retail feeling fresh When outsourcing your retail operation might be the smartest business decision you make Whether you're looking to create healthier habits for your clients or increase retail revenue without wasting inventory dollars, this episode offers practical advice you can implement immediately. When in doubt...just exhale.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Chat EYT the Podcast

  Chat EYT Episode #8: How NOT to Feel Salesy and Still Grow

  Jul 21, 202629 min

  What happens when mentorship becomes harder to find in the Pilates industry? Jessica shares the inspiration behind Chat EYT and explains why AI isn't here to replace great teachers—it's here to preserve the knowledge, guidance, and mentorship that every new instructor deserves. She also tackles one of the most common questions Pilates professionals face: "How often should I do Pilates?" Learn how to answer without sounding salesy while empowering clients to make the right decision for themselves. Plus, Jessica dives into one of the most overlooked drivers of a successful studio: emotional consistency. From creating loyal clients to retaining great teachers, she shares simple but powerful strategies that build stronger relationships, a healthier studio culture, and long-term business success. In this episode: Why mentorship is becoming a challenge in today's Pilates industry The vision behind Chat EYT and how AI can support—not replace—great teaching How to answer client questions without sounding like you're selling Jessica's approach to recommending class frequency The importance of emotional consistency for client and teacher retention Practical ideas to strengthen your studio culture and build lasting loyalty

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #7

  Chat EYT Episode #7: What the Bear gets right about Building a great Pilates Studio

  Jul 14, 202628 minS1

  Inspired by the latest season of The Bear , Jessica explores the powerful parallels between exceptional restaurants and exceptional Pilates studios—from apprenticeship and mentorship to leadership, team culture, and creating unforgettable client experiences. She shares why investing in your teachers ultimately creates better outcomes for your clients, how transparency builds stronger teams, and why hospitality is about making people feel truly seen. Jessica also reflects on a recent leadership retreat at Apple's headquarters, where one message stood above the rest: in an increasingly technology-driven world, human connection is more valuable than ever. It's a philosophy Pilates studios are uniquely positioned to embrace. She wraps up the episode with a teaching spotlight on Neck Pull , explaining why this challenging intermediate mat exercise is a true test of spinal articulation, core strength, and proper movement mechanics. Whether you're a studio owner, teacher, or Pilates enthusiast, this episode offers fresh perspective on building stronger businesses, stronger teams, and deeper human connections.

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.