Episode 3: From Pain to Profit: How She Built a Thriving Pilates Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This week I am joined by Danielle Linneweber, founder of Purposeful Pilates, a Minneapolis based pilates studio. 

 In this episode, Danielle shares her journey from a career in corporate communications to fitness. She discusses her personal battle with chronic pain that eventually led her to pilates.  Danielle emphasizes the importance of finding a higher purpose and credits her life coach for giving her the extra push she needed to step out on her own. Danielle stresses the importance of trusting your gut, seeking knowledge, and taking risks.

Key Takeaways

• Pilates can be an effective method for addressing chronic pain.
• Seeking guidance from a life coach can be helpful during career transitions.
• Wealth building and retirement planning should be prioritized, even when starting a new business.
• Traveling solo can be a fulfilling and empowering experience.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:03 Discovering Pilates and the Desire for a Higher Purpose

06:48 The Transformative Power of Pilates

10:26 The Role of a Life Coach in Career Transitions

23:30 From Solo Entrepreneur to Successful Fitness Business Owner

25:16 The Importance of Self-Care and Finding Joy Outside of Work

27:03 Wealth Building and Retirement Planning for Solo Entrepreneurs

31:39 The Freedom and Fulfillment of Solo Travel

38:07 Living Life Intentionally: Embracing Risks and Deviating from Societal Norms

Links Mentioned:

Danielle’s Website: https://www.purposefulpilatesmn.com/

Danielle’s Instagram:  / purposefulpilatesmn

Danielle’s Facebook: purposeful pilates  

Danielle’s Book Recommendation:Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John E Sarno, MD

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