Mosman Reformer Pilates — Performance Marketing
A reformer Pilates studio used Meta lead forms and Instagram ads to achieve a 4.3x return on membership sign-ups.
TL;DR
- Challenge:
- A Mosman reformer Pilates studio at 35% capacity boosting posts to global bot accounts with zero sign-ups.
- Approach:
- Meta lead gen forms, Instagram Reels ads with studio-shot content, referral campaign for existing members.
- Result:
- 4.3x membership sign-up ROAS, capacity 35% → 78%, new memberships 8 → 28/month.
Key Results at a Glance
4.3x
ROAS on membership sign-ups
+250%
New memberships/month
+43pts
Studio capacity
Client Context
Business Type
Boutique reformer Pilates studio
Founded
2023 (new studio)
Team Size
4 instructors + owner
Market
Mosman, Cremorne, Neutral Bay
Revenue Tier
$180K annual revenue → $520K target
Stack Before
Mindbody, boosted Instagram posts, no strategy
The Challenge
The studio opened 6 months ago and was at 35% capacity. The owner had tried boosting posts on Instagram but with no targeting — getting likes from overseas accounts and zero actual sign-ups.
Goals & KPIs
North-Star Metric
Fill studio to 75%+ capacity and hit $40K MRR within 4 months
Supporting KPIs
New memberships/month
Target: 25+
Studio capacity
Target: 75%+
MRR
Target: $40K+
Meta ROAS
Target: 4x+
Referral share
Target: 20% of new members
Discovery & Research
Audit Findings
- •Boosted posts targeting overseas
- •No Meta pixel installed
- •No lead gen forms
- •Zero landing page
- •No referral program
Baseline Issues
- •8 new memberships/month
- •35% studio capacity
- •0.4x ROAS on boosted posts
- •No email database
Competitor Insight
Top Sydney reformer studios ran Meta lead gen forms with intro week offers and referral campaigns with dual-side incentives.
Audience Insight
Mosman women 28-50 (HHI $120K+) trial reformer Pilates when the friction is <60 seconds — pre-filled forms + instant confirmation drive it.
Strategy
Core Hypothesis
“If we run Meta lead gen with intro week offer + referral campaign, membership will scale because reformer Pilates has high LTV + strong referral network.”
Positioning Shift
Repositioned as "Mosman's reformer Pilates studio — intro week $29".
Channel Mix
Meta lead gen forms · 45%
In-platform conversion
Instagram Reels ads · 30%
Studio + class content
Referral campaign · 20%
Existing member amplification
Retargeting · 5%
Trial → membership
Our Approach
Meta lead gen forms
Created lead gen campaigns with in-platform forms offering a "$29 intro week" — pre-filled with name and email, removing friction for mobile users.
Instagram Reels ads
Produced studio-shot Reels showing reformer classes in action — targeting women 28–50 within 6 km of Mosman with interests in Pilates, yoga, and wellness.
Referral campaign
Built a "bring a friend" referral program promoted through retargeting ads to existing members — offering a free class for both referrer and friend.
Phased Roadmap
Weeks 1–2
Foundation
- →Meta pixel install
- →Lead gen forms setup
- →Intro week offer landing
- →Referral program launched
Weeks 3–10
Launch
- →Meta lead gen: intro week $29
- →Instagram Reels ads (studio + class)
- →Tight targeting (women 28-50, 6 km)
- →Sign-ups: 8/mo → 18/mo
Weeks 11–16
Scale + Referrals
- →Doubled winning creative budget
- →Referral campaign to existing members (free class each side)
- →Retargeting to trial no-shows
- →Sign-ups: 28/mo, capacity: 78%
What We Built
The Results
Monthly New Memberships
Before vs After — 4 Months
| Metric | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROAS on membership sign-ups | 0.4x (boosted posts) | 4.3x | 4.3x |
| New memberships/month | 8 | 28 | +250% |
| Studio capacity | 35% | 78% | +43pts |
“Boosting posts was throwing money away. Proper targeting turned Pilates-curious locals into paying members within a week.”
Rachel M.
Studio Owner
Key Insights
- →Boosted posts are a black hole — lead gen forms are the professional tool
- →Referral programs work because Mosman word-of-mouth is stronger than any ad
- →Intro week @ $29 converted 62% to membership — better than free trials
- →Instagram Reels ads outperformed static creative 3.4x
What's Next
Adding a second studio in Cremorne, launching prenatal + postnatal class series, and testing wellness bundle memberships.
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Services Used
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