Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners
380 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsThe Transform My Dance Studio Podcast features inspiring sessions with business and dance gurus from all over the globe who reveal their greatest tips, methods and strategies to help you become the ‘go-to’ studio you have always dreamed of. You will be educated, motivated and challenged to think differently about the way you run your studio. Join our expert hosts weekly as they extract the golden takeaways from great business minds in an entertaining and inspiring minefield of information.
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Episodes
Keep the Beat: Encouraging Retention through Connection
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes - 22.1 MBIn addition to your systems and processes, you need connection. When people feel connected, they will continue showing up to your classes!
Keep the Beat: Nurturing Retention through Customer Journey
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 29.6 MBIt's not always about how many students you have, it's about how many classes they're taking. It's also not about reaching a certain number of students, it's understanding your profit margins to keep your business sustainable.
BONUS: New Season Planning Intensive
March 28, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 20.5 MBIn case you missed the DSOA's free training this week, here's the ONLY way to listen to the replay! Get ready for all the tips and tricks on scheduling, retention, and re-enrollment!
Finding Your Light: How To Leverage Business Partnerships
March 25, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 26 MBHow to effectively navigate partnerships with local community organizations, schools, and businesses while keeping your studio's mission and brand at the forefront!
Finding Your Light: How to Recognize Your Own Studio ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
March 18, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 31.4 MBIn today's episode, Alisa will be talking with IC member Tanya Neary about creating a marketable brand. They are sharing so many tips & tricks on how you can get your studio recognized from anywhere in the world.
Finding Your Light: When to say NO!
March 11, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBYour brand is not just what you say YES to, it's also what you say NO to. In this episode, Alisa is going to break down what she says NO to in order to stay on brand.
Finding Your Light: What is Branding?
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 20 MBWe are going to break down what branding actually means. It's more than just your logo and tagline. When you have a brand, you need to have a promise.
Positively Profitable: Top 5 Money Mistakes Dance Studio Owners Make!
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 32 MBInner Circle Captains Shawna Kwan & Kim Field surveyed our Inner Circle members and gathered the top 5 money mistakes that dance studio owners AND how to never make those mistakes again!
GUEST EPISODE ⭐️ Year-Round Profit Opportunities from Revolution
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 17.2 MBAmelia Fazio & Julia Hilliard from Revolution are here to empower dance studio owners as retailers!
Positively Profitable: Do Less and Do It GREAT!
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, we are going to break down actionable steps on how to address your current financial state and how to improve and ensure profitability!
Positively Profitable: What Does Profitable ACTUALLY Mean?
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 21.4 MBAre you ready for financial freedom? Do you have a plan for gaining your financial freedom? This episode will bring some hard truths but some exciting motivation on how to get started on your journey to profitability!
Fresh Beginnings: How Retention & Recurring Students Can Affect Your Overall Growth
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 33.6 MBThere is an art to finessing your current students all year long so that they are clammering to register for the classes they really want and then up their frequency at your studio!
BONUS: Studio CEO Mastery
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis episode is Day 5 of the DSOA's most recent free training - Double Your income Challenge. This episode has two different segments filled with gold on how to become the best CEO you can be and lead your team to ultimate success!
Fresh Beginnings: Year-Round Enrollment
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 28.4 MBNew Students' is one of our favorite phrases! But how do you get new students in your doors throughout the entire year?
Fresh Beginnings: Creating New Programs in January
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, we're going share how you can boost your revenue throughout the year so that it supplements your programs that are already delivering!
The HARD Questions Around Recitals!
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 34.2 MBListen along as Hillary Parnell asks Studio Owner and IC Captain Shawna Kwan some hard questions around revenue!
Top 3 Resolutions Every Dance Studio Owner SHOULD Have!
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome to 2024! We are going to jump right in to the top 3 New Year's resolutions that you need!
How To Market Your Dance Recitals
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, we will talk about the do's and don'ts of marketing your recitals so that you have peace of mind and a sold out show!
Maximize Your Recital Revenue
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we're going to breakdown (1) Tiered ticketing and smart pricing (2) Add-on Sales: program ads, sponsorships and swag sales (3) Making sure all expenses are covered for rehearsals so those don't undercut the profit.
Make Costumes Profitable For Your Studio!
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 26.8 MBCostume protocol is a huge part of owning a dance studio. We are going to discuss how you can make costumes profitable for your studio, but also how to keep them affordable for your students and their families. We are going to go over several different options so you can consider what would work best for you and your studio!
Supercharge Your Studio's Capacity
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 31.5 MBYou don’t need to make all the changes now; in this episode, learn how to work on ONE thing that is draining your capacity.
Everyone's Favorite...Conflict Resolution
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 51.3 MBLearn how to deal with conflict at every stage in your career.
How to Ensure You're Making the BEST Decisions...Every. Single. Time.
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 38.2 MBJoin us with IC Captain Meghan Retseck as we talk about best practices for using your core values to inform all your decisions!
Get Your Learning Environment in Proper Alignment!
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 27.5 MBCreating core values will help you show you your path. Staying connected to your values will keep you on that path!
IC Member Interview with Sophie Connolly
November 06, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 30.7 MBThis episode celebrates one of our IC members, Sophie Connolly, and her growth and success!
Are You Running Your Dance Studio or LEADING Your Dance Studio?
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, we're going to discuss good habits that are propelling your forward and some not-so-good habits that might be holding you back!
BONUS EPISODE: Quick Fire Wins!
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 59.6 MBRecapping our best Q&A moments from this past Student Attraction Accelerator live training event!
10 Minute Marketing Masterclass on Delegating Your Marketing
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 19.5 MBWe're going to discover what you can be doing right now to increase your leads from social media.
How To Guarantee You Have Your Dream Team!
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBLet's talk about how hiring the right people and tracking progress and growth are both going to help you expand your empire.
The What, When, and Who of Delegating Front Desk Duties
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 35.9 MBWe are going to discuss what a DOFI is, when you need to hire one, and who is an excellent candidate!
Building Blocks of a Dance Studio with Kelly Parks
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 33.6 MBToday we are diving into why you need to consistently address and implement new systems. Based on your experiences as a dance studio owner, and as our society and world changes, your studio should reflect that growth, too!
Studio "New"ness with Alisa Finney
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 43.2 MBWe're talking about how to introduce a fresh and new approach to your studio! Hear how can you revamp your studio systems, culture, and dynamic for the better!
FREE Studio Audit!
September 18, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 28.5 MBInside the DSOA, we talk about a lot of high level tools and systems to improve your business. But that's all assuming the business is in a good place! Walk through a quick audit with this podcast episode to check your business's well-being!
Onboarding for New Students
September 11, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBMaybe you've overlooked this important detail but today we are going to dive in - onboarding for new students! Let's talk about how you can make these systems consistent and systemized so each new student feels welcomed!
The Hiring Solution: An Interview With Kelli Leighton
September 04, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 46.1 MBHiring efficiently is one of the most important factors in getting your free time back. When you hire the right people in the right positions, you can delegate tasks and ensure your studio will still run smoothly. In this episode, Kelli shares some specifics tips from the field!
The Importance of Communication When Hiring
August 28, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBCommunication is key to being an effective leader. Start your new hires off right by learning to communicate clearly and save yourself time later.
10 Minute Marketing Masterclass on Effective Job Descriptions
August 21, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBLet's break down why writing effective job descriptions is considered marketing.
Streamline Your New Hire Funnel
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 24.9 MBToday we are going to dive into hiring. It's a difficult topic but it's definitely the buzz this time of year as you transition through summer to your next dance season. We're going to give clear, initial steps to take when making your first, 5th, or 20th hire at your studio.
Meet The DSOA Dream Team!
August 07, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 42.4 MBJoin Olivia Mode Cater and Lisa DeMaio in a candid and insightful conversation as they dive into the dance industry and share their personal experiences. As both relative newcomers to the DSOA Dream Team, they discuss their roles, the transformative power of the inner circle, and the importance of building a supportive community. Gain valuable insights and learn how to overcome challenges, nurture your team, and maintain your passion for dance.
Mastering Facebook and Instagram Ads for Your Dance Studio
July 31, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of the DSO Aces series, powered by the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, host Olivia Mode Cater sits down with Stacey Hughes, a leading expert in digital marketing and the Meta Expert of Dance Studio Owners Association's Inner Circle. Stacey shares her invaluable insights on harnessing the potential of Facebook and Instagram ads to attract ideal clients, increase enrollment, and achieve financial success in the dance studio industry. Whether you're a beginner or looking to o...
✨BONUS: Dance Studio Owner Journeys - Patti & Heather
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this bonus episode, hear from DSOA Inner Circle members Patti Johnston & Heather Buelow and their journeys as dance studio owners. These are two incredible dance studio owners who have such impactful words of wisdom no matter where you are on your own personal journey as a dance studio owner!
✨BONUS: Follower to Fanatic Blueprint
July 27, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this bonus episode, we talk about how to get new families into your studio and how to keep them for a long time! Long-time customers turn into long-time cheerleaders of your business! This is the retention episode!
✨BONUS: Systems & Processes Are Sexy!
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, you'll go through the 8 phases of how to get more of your personal time back and get clarity on what it takes to run a successful dance studio.
✨BONUS: MUST-HAVES To Include In Your Marketing
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 20 MBThe who, the why, and the passion should all be shared in your social media marketing campaigns. In this episode, learn how to relate to your audience. Instead of just saying, "Try our preschool dance class..." try connecting with the audience more on WHY they need your dance classes.
Dance Studio Finances Made Simple
July 24, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode, Olivia and David discuss common money challenges faced by dance studio owners and provide practical solutions for financial success. They explore key financial metrics, technology tools for streamlined financial management, handling seasonal ups and downs, setting competitive prices, tax-saving tips, expansion indicators, and financial predictions for the dance studio industry.
Steps For Building A Stellar Team
July 17, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 53 MBIn this episode of the DSO Aces series here on the Transform My Dance Studio podcast, Annie Leese Thistle shares her invaluable expertise on hiring and firing practices in dance studios. Drawing from her own journey as a successful studio owner and her experience supporting Inner Circle members, Annie provides practical tips for attracting high-quality candidates, leveraging online job platforms, accurately reflecting the studio's culture and values, handling difficult conversations with pro...
Unlocking Daytime Revenue
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 54 MBIn today's episode of DSO Aces here on the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, host Olivia Mode Cater is joined by Cara Poppitt, a renowned dancer, entrepreneur, and Inner Circle Studio Growth Coach. Cara's vast experience as a studio owner and her passion for empowering women and girls shine through as she discusses strategies to increase daytime revenue in dance studios. From exploring unique offerings to fill empty studio time to designing and marketing daytime dance sessions, Cara provide...
Remote Studio Ownership and Progression Planning
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 36.5 MBJoin host Olivia Mode Cater in an engaging conversation with Shannon Westveer, Inner Circle Studio Growth Coach, as they explore the world of remote studio ownership and progression planning. Shannon shares her inspiring journey from studio member to coach, offering valuable insights and personal anecdotes on running a dance studio remotely, overcoming challenges, maintaining high standards, fostering connections with staff and students, executing a progression plan for selling her business,...
Scheduling For Success!
June 26, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode of the DSO Aces series, Olivia Mode Cater is joined by studio owner and Inner Circle Coach, Hillary Parnell, as they delve into the art of scheduling for success in your dance studio. Hillary shares her personal journey, valuable insights, and practical tips on avoiding common scheduling mistakes, prioritizing schedule creation, attracting more students through strategic timing, managing class fill-ups and waitlists, leveraging technology for streamlined scheduling, and stayi...
Stress-Free Recital Profits with Jodi Shilling
June 19, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 40.3 MBJoin host Olivia Mode-Cater in this exciting episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast as she welcomes the extraordinary Jodi Shilling, renowned dance studio owner and Studio Growth Coach. Prepare to be inspired as Jodi shares her invaluable insights on how to achieve stress-free recital profits. Discover the biggest challenges faced in maximizing recital profits and learn effective strategies to overcome them. Jodi also shares common mistakes in pricing recital tickets and how to a...