In 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 optimize your existing ad campaigns, this episode will equip you with practical strategies for leveraging social media advertising to propel your dance studio forward.

In 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!

In 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!

In 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.

The 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.

In 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.

In 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 professionalism and respect, evaluating performance, and onboarding and providing constructive feedback to teachers and staff. Tune in to stay ahead of the game with Annie's predictions for the upcoming dance studio season and empower your studio with a stellar team.

In 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 provides valuable insights and practical tips for studio owners looking to boost their income during daytime hours. Discover how to overcome challenges, build a great team, leverage partnerships, and stay ahead of the game in the dynamic dance studio industry.

Join 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, and offering advice to studio owners looking to transition into new roles within the industry. Stay ahead of the game with Shannon's predictions for the upcoming dance studio season and gain the skills and strategies needed to succeed in the ever-evolving landscape.