Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Hoffman.
Sarah, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2015 and moved to Dallas to work as a Business Analyst at Capital One. While working, I looked for a workout that I would stick to consistently; in high school and college, I always struggled to find an exercise routine and disliked most forms of fitness that I tried. I started taking classes at Pure Barre Plano and fell in love with the workout! After a year of taking classes, I auditioned to become a teacher and went to training. I taught in Plano for two years before moving to Houston. After a lot of discussions with the owner of the West U studio, I decided to purchase the location and make my passion for fitness my full-time job! Running a business is not an easy journey, but I believe that my background in finance and analytics has been immensely helpful in operating the business behind the scenes.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Definitely not! With every journey, there are bumps in the road, especially with running a business. When I first took over the studio, I struggled to find a good work/life balance. I had to evaluate the best way to prioritize tasks since every day had such a varying scope of work. From the support of my amazing staff, I was able to better learn how to delegate and how to get comfortable letting go of things I couldn’t control. The best thing for me has been hiring a manager, Katie, who I work with daily to better manage the workload.
Please tell us about Pure Barre Houston – West U.
Pure Barre West U is an effective total-body workout focused on low impact, high-intensity movements that lift and tone muscles and improve strength, agility and flexibility for everybody. We have four class formats, ranging from our introductory class to our cardiocentric class. We are known for providing a great workout to the beat of the music, creating a fun environment for all clients. Our clients see results within 8-10 classes, and many clients are memberships of our prestigious 100 class club! As a business, I am most proud of the community we have built at West U. Clients from all different backgrounds are able to come together for a great workout and continue to support one another through their Pure Barre journeys. Some clients have made lifelong friendships at Pure Barre West U, and we continue to host various events like Boo at the Barre and Fall Festival to foster this community.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
My family is spread across the country, but we are able to stay close to each other through frequent visits and our combined passion for the New York Giants. My favorite childhood memory is from February 3, 2008, when the Giants beat the undefeated New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl. I still remember the shock across everyone’s faces when Tyree made his famous helmet catch and the crazy celebration that followed after the game ended. Now, we all try to meet up in a different city where the Giants are playing each season to go to an away game together!
Pricing:
- We are currently running our Black Friday special for a limited time! 25% off the first 3 months of one of our unlimited memberships
Contact Info:
- Address: 2429 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005 - Website: purebarre.com/tx-westu/
- Phone: (832) 804-7456
- Email: westu@purebarre.com
- Instagram: @purebarre_westu
- Facebook: purebarrehoustontxwestu
Image Credit:
Pure Barre, Katie Collins Meehan
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