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Music Lesson Business Academy

215 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratings

Professional drummer for the band, Face to Face, owner of The Music Factory School of Music, and marketing consultant, Danny Thompson, brings you marketing and business tips for the modern music teaching business owner.

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Episodes

The Podcast Is Changing

March 21, 2023 23:04 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

How Lauren Made 100k in 1 month selling courses

March 16, 2023 23:02 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

In this episode Lauren BAtemen tells us how she sold 100k in guitar courses in one month!!     Incredible insight for her in this episode Enjoy

License This New Group Piano Class with Mr Henry's Music

February 07, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

In this epsidoe we talk to Bill Henry as he releases his much anticipated " Modern Piano Lab" as a class that you can license and offer at your music school Check out Mr Henry's music for more details HERE  Demo the new Muzie.live 2.0 HERE Ready to automate your business? Get started with Active Campaign HERE

Muzie 2.0 is Here! with Sam Reti

January 19, 2023 20:20 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this episode we talke to Sam Reti form Muzie.live Muzie 2.0 is launching and Sam tells us about all the cool new tools in the software.. Get a demo of Muzie HERE   Book a coaching session with Danny Thompson HERE Automate your business with Active Campaign. The worlds #1 marketing, CRM and automation tool. Get started on a free trial HERE    

Building A Youtube Piano Channel And Selling Courses With Nate Terepka

January 03, 2023 23:28 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

In this episode Nate Terepka tell su s about how he is building a successful Youtube channel and using it to drive trafiic to digital courses he is selling.   Check out MUZIE.LIVE HERE Get started with Active Campaign and automate your business HERE

YELP ADS - Do They Work? Should You Do Them? YELP Myths

December 06, 2022 21:39 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy I tackle the controversial YELP and YELP ads. Should you do it? Do they work and i'm also going to dispell some YElP myths. Check out MUZIE.LIVE HERE Getstarted with Active Campaign and automate your business HERE

Black Friday Deals, Offers and Leadership

November 22, 2022 19:57 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy I spend a little time sharing my thoughts on Black Friday delas as well as free trial lessons and offers and leadership. Geta Free demo of Muzie HERE   Sign up fir Active Campaign and make more profit, get more customers, save more time and bring your business to a new level of effeciency.  Try it free HERE

Answer This Website Question...

November 13, 2022 00:36 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy, i discussna common marketing mistake that I often find myself making. Let's see if we can get some clarity. Get a deno of the Muzie music lesson software HERE Are you ready to get started with ctice Campaign? Get a free 60 minute consult with me when you sign up using my link. Try it HERE

Student Retention With Bryan Karijanian

November 03, 2022 21:58 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy, I talk with Bryan Who is mny business partner but is also a master guitar techer. His students never leave!!! He might easily be one of the best music teachers in the country. Get your notebook out and get ready Check out Muzie.live HERE  REady to get started with Active Campaign? What are you waiting for? Click here to get a free 60 minute consult when you sign up for Active Campaign Click HERE

Nick Never loses a student..How is that possible?

September 08, 2022 23:28 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this episode it is all about student retention with Nick Baxter, Drum Instructor and cheif guru of the drum division at The Music FActory School Of Music.

Sell Your Music School With Jeff Homer

August 15, 2022 19:51 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy, I sit down and speak with Jeff Homer from Ensemble Music Schools. He is currently buying up music schools around the United States.  

Bill Henry - Modern Piano Lab

July 18, 2022 19:32 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Bill Henry joins me on Music Lesson Business Academy to talk about his amazing digital curriculum for piano and how we are turning that curriculum into The Modern Piano Lab that you will be able to teach in your music teaching business.  Set up a call with Bill to talk about his curriculums and possibly doing Modern Piano Lab  HERE Check out Muzie.live and set up a free demo with Sam HERE  

5 tips for your website- Do them now

June 22, 2022 22:41 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MB

In this short power episode, i'm going to give you 5 thigs you can do to your website to increase conversions Check out Muzie.live HERE

Should You Add Programs Or Cut Programs?

June 09, 2022 06:15 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Acadmey I'm gonna share some thoughts on whether you should add programs or cut programs from your school.  This episdoe is brought to you by Muzie.live. Check them out HERE

Sam Reti From Muzie.live

June 03, 2022 21:31 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

In this episode I talk to Sam Reti from Muzie.live and we go deep into his new software program for music teachers as well as where he thinks music lessons are headed. This is a long one so get ready.. Be sure to check out the links below.. Set up a demo with Sam for Muzie.live HERE Muzie.live HERE Ready tp get started with Active Campain? It's the #1 CRM, email automation and customer engagement tool in the world... Geta free 30 day trial HERE

Digital Curriculums. The Future Of Music LEssons

May 25, 2022 18:46 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy, I talk about digital curriculums and why I think they might be the future of music lessons. What is a digital curriculum and how do I make one. Listen in and find out USe 10X Pro.IO to make a digital curriculum. Get your 30 day trial for $1 buck HERE Active Campaign is the #1 CRM, Email marketing and business automation tool in the industry. Get started today HERE

What Do Our Websites Say?

May 17, 2022 17:28 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

I looked at 10 music school websites to see what they are saying. This episode might give you some fuel to change your website to increase your opt ins and conversions.  Get my free course, " Business Foundations" HERE Check out The Expand Online conference HERE Get started with Active Campaign HERE

Expand Online Music Summit 2022

May 02, 2022 21:04 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

Hi all.. I will be speaking at the Expand Online Music Summit.. click the link below to see all the cool speakers and stuff happening..Don't miss this event!!! Click HERE

Get More Students With Text Messaging

April 26, 2022 22:13 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy, Danny is going to show you how to use a text message program to increase your student count. Short, sweet and actionable information to grow your music school or teaching business..  

do things differently

April 19, 2022 03:30 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

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How To Handle An Unexpected Emergency

March 29, 2022 18:11 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode Danny Talks about how to ensure your business is prepared for you, the main leader, being gone.     

How To Attract Better Teachers

March 16, 2022 02:29 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this episode of Music Lesson Business Academy, Danny talks about ways of attracting better teachers and gives us a marketing tip   REady to get started with Active Campaign? Click HERE 

Focus on Fundamentals

February 11, 2022 21:35 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

In this episode of MLBA, Danny talks about the importance of fundamentals in your business. We focus on one marketing and sales fundamental.    

Why you should still use email marketing

February 02, 2022 23:29 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this episode of MLBA Danny talks about why you should still use email marketing and also a few tips for how to get started building your list Ready to use Active Campaign to automate all of your email marketing and create a unique customer experience? Click HERE

The Future Of Music Lessons

December 10, 2021 01:35 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

In this episode, a year end wrap up, I share my thoughts on what's in store,  near term and long term, for the music lesson industry. Sign up with Active Campaign using my link and get a FREE 60 minute consultation call   Sign up HERE and start automating your business

Grow Your Profits With The 7 Levers Of The Music Lesson Business

November 09, 2021 23:26 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode we re-visit the 7 levers of the music lesson business. I always go back to this when I feel like I don't know what to focus on.. Get a free PDF download of the "7 Levers Of The Music Lesson Business HERE  

How And Why To Follow Up On Leads

October 30, 2021 06:24 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

This is part 4 of our series on " The simple plan to get more students. This is a powerful episode so take notes and pay special attention for an amazing offer... Join Active campaign and get a free 60 minute strategy call with Danny Thompson Join HERE

Aloha - How To Make A Sales Pitch

October 13, 2021 22:17 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this episode we continue our series " The One Simple Plan To Get More Students" and touch base on the importance of having a sales pitch and how to create a very simple sales pitch for your music teaching business. Enjoy this episode direct from Hawaii.. Join MLBA Answers, text based business coaching for only $12.99 a month https://www.punkrockbusinessschool.com/w6qlaes8 Want more help with your business? Book a 60 minute one on one coaching call for only $60.00 per hour Book her...

Make A Website That Works

September 15, 2021 02:54 - 19 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this episode, part 3 of a series on how to get more students, the simple way, we talk websites...    

How To Create An Offer That Sells

August 22, 2021 03:22 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

This is the first episode in a series based around around the last podcast episode, The one simple plan to get more students. If you haven't listen to that episode yet, be sire to check it out..   In todays episode we are gonna talk about creating an offer that sells Join MLBA Answers for only $12.99 a month. The easiest entry into one on one business coaching. Try it risk free for 30 days. If you're not happy after 30 days, i'll refund your $12.99.  Join HERE Listen to super fast ...

The Simple Plan To Get More Students

August 12, 2021 05:19 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

This simple plan to get new students is all you need to grow your school. And, you don't have to be good at marketing Get 50% off of your first 3 months of 10X Pro, the absolute best system to create, market and sell on courses and memberships Try it for 30 days for $1 buck https://gm293.isrefer.com/go/xiNZw9Q/a1300/ Are you ready to get started with Active Campaign, the #1 email automation and CRM system available. Automate emails, add and remove customer tags so you can organize y...

Do Less, Make More PT 2. Pricing

August 03, 2021 18:24 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this episode of The Music Lesson Business Academy, we talk about pricing and why I think everyone should charge more.   Want to get some help? Book an A La Carte Coaching Session HERE

Do Less, Make More in 2021

July 09, 2021 22:10 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode of The Music Lesson Business Academy, I talk about how you can offer and do less, and make more. It's a good time to reevaluate everything you do for your customers to ensure it's actually working.     

The State Of My Music School In 2021

June 23, 2021 05:46 - 20 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this. episode I give an update on my music school. What we've been working on and where I think this thing is all going..

The Truth About Trial Lessons And Special Offers

June 10, 2021 19:14 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Should you do a free trial class? This question gets asked all the time and is usually followed by a lot of opinions. The real answer is, it depends on your business. What I try to do in this episode is explain the psychology behind offers that convert and offers that sell and dispel a few myths about free trial offers.     

The One Thing

May 25, 2021 02:45 - 5 minutes - 7.45 MB

What's the one thing... What's the one thing that will make the biggest difference or impact in my business. I've been asked this question quite a few times and in today's episode, I'm gonna try to give my best answer..   Hi, it's Danny, and welcome back to Music Lesson Business Academy...       The podcast is back and I'll be delivering episodes, sometimes weekly, sometimes every other week, but often enough to hopefully keep your mind occupied with ideas, tips, concepts, and philos...

Bat Shit Crazy Ventures with Alex Bogusky

March 25, 2021 02:27 - 50 minutes - 71.6 MB

In this episode of Punk Rock Business School, I sit down for a chat with Alex Bogusky from Bat Shot Crazy Ventures, a venture capital company based out of Boulder Colorado. Alex was an advertising executive who worked with companies like Coke and Microsoft as was inducted into the advertising hall of fame. He is an author and a Youtuber.  https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Nassim-Nicholas-Taleb-audiobook/dp/B00A2ZIZYQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=antifragile&qid=1616639149&sr=8-1

How To Start A 6 Figure Licensing Business with Dave Simon

March 17, 2021 21:01 - 56 minutes - 80.6 MB

In this episode of Punk Rock Business School, we talk to Dave Simon from Dave Simon's music and Licensing. Dave took a program he was doing at his business, a music school, and turned it into a product he could license to other music schools. It was so successful that he sold his music school and went full time turning it into a business generating 300k a year with no employees and almost no expenses. Can you say profit margin?   Try Warm Welcome for 3 months for free. Use promo code " P...

How to increase sales using video emails wih David Jay from Warm Welcome

March 11, 2021 23:03 - 35 minutes - 51.8 MB

In this episode of Punk Rock Business School, we talk with David Jay, founder of Warm Welcome. Warm Welcome helps you to increase customer engagement through video. Video bubbles on your website, video email, and much much more. Sit back and hear how David is saving the world, one video message at a time.    GET a killer deal with Warm Welcome! Click the link below and use promo code " PUNKROCK"  https://www.warmwelcome.com/?via=danny27

5 Things I've Learned Doing Business During The Pandemic

March 03, 2021 04:01 - 14 minutes - 22 MB

Join me for a solo episode as I talk about 5 things I've learned doing business during the pandemic.    Here's what I use to create amazing email marketing automations. HERE

People, Planet, Profit with Derek Sabori

February 24, 2021 00:34 - 1 hour - 103 MB

In this episode of The Punk Rock Business School, I sit down with Derek Sabori from the Kozm to talk about his line of sustainable yoga wear for men and his other business, The underswell which teaches sustainability to companies and to people looking to work n the fashion industry. Like many of us, Derek had to do a pivot during covid and offering his sustainability certificate as an online course has proven to be a winning strategy. 

People, Planet, Profit with Derek Sabori

February 24, 2021 00:34

In this episode of The Punk Rock Business School, I sit down with Derek Sabori from the Kozm to talk about his line of sustainable yoga wear for men and his other business, The underswell which teaches sustainability to companies and to people looking to work n the fashion industry. Like many of us, Derek had to do a pivot during covid and offering his sustainability certificate as an online course has proven to be a winning strategy. 

She Started A Restaurant At 18 Years Old! Laura Rose

February 19, 2021 01:10 - 29 minutes - 43.2 MB

In this episode of The Punk Rock Business School, we talk to Laura Rose from O'Baby's sandwich shop. She tell s us how she started her restaurant at 18 years old and some of the key elements that have kept her place going for so many years and through the pandemic. 

Pro Skater to Corporate world to full time Youtuber - Tony Dasilva

February 09, 2021 23:31 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

In this episode of Punk Rock Business School, we talk to Tony Dasilva, AKA The Outsider MTB. His journey from pro skater to working in the corporate Skate world, to full-time YouTuber.  

How To Make Your First Online Course with John Lint from 10X Pro

February 02, 2021 19:12 - 58 minutes - 82.6 MB

In this episode of Punk Rock Business School, I sit down with John Lint from 10X Pro to discuss how someone can go about making their first online course. John is the founder of 10x Pro which is the premier platform for building your online course and website, sales funnels, and everything you need to be successful in the online market.  Check out 10x Pro HERE and get a 30 day trial for 1 buck!!! 

Skydiving, yoga and teaching guitar Sean Rogan from You Rock School Of Music

January 27, 2021 05:05 - 57 minutes - 81.4 MB

In this episode of Punk Rock Business School, I sit down for a chat with Sean Rogan, owner of You Rock School Of Music in Rhode Island. Sean has over 500 students and we talk about how he went from skydiving to owning a music school and how important the ability to sell is.  

Crushing It With Courses - Lauren Bateman

January 19, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

In this episode of  Punk Rock Business School, Danny sots down with Lauren Bateman to talk about how she has created over 6 figures of additional income, with Youtube and courses. Listen in to her strategy. Lots of actionable information and inspiration in this one..    Check out Lauren Bateman at https://www.laurenbateman.com/ Get my FREE, 6 video series, all about how to grow your business using Active Campaign.  https://www.punkrockbusinessschool.com/  

Dean Tompkins from Thunderking Coffee

January 12, 2021 21:03 - 53 minutes - 76.3 MB

In this episode of Punk Rock Business School, we talked to Dean Tompkins from Thunderking Cold Brew Coffee.  We talk about how he got started, what went into creating a strong brand identity, and what's in store for the new year.  Grab yourself some coffee HERE Get your free, 56 part video series from Punk Rock Business School that will show you how you can use Active Campaign to explode your business this year.  HERE    

A Carnival Of Horrors With Ryan Pluta

January 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

In this episode of Punk Rock Business School, Danny interviews Ryan Pluta, owner of " A Carnival Of Horrors", Ohio's #1 rated haunted house and considered to be one of the best haunted houses in the country.  The guys talk about customer experience, marketing, and more in this action-packed episode.  Check out the website for a Carnival Of Horrors HERE   

Punk Rock Business School

January 04, 2021 02:29 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this special sneak peek episode, Award-winning podcast producer, drummer, and business owner, Danny Thompson, Tells us what the new show is all about.. 

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