Today we are digging in deep on the subject of managing poor performance in your team.

In this week's episode, Jane and Mel discuss how, when and why you need to manage poor performance with insights into:

- Looking out for the early warning signs of poor performance and when to jump in

- Strategies to prevent poor performance in the first place

- How much time and resources you should be spending on poor performing team members, and your role as a leader in doing so

The dynamic duo also chat about the steps in addressing a performance issue and more!

Welcome to Episode #2 of our brand new podcast series, "At The Barre" with your special guest hosts, Jane Grech and Melanie Gard. This is the podcast for dance studio owners, by dance studio owners. Jane Grech and Melanie Gard both run successful dance studios of their own, while also raising families and navigating the ups, downs and inbetweens of being a business owner - and they have a whole lot of fun along the way!

Jane and Melanie share a unique insight into the world of the dance studio owner, and each week will dive into the very real issues, challenges and changes that are facing the business owners and teachers in our industry every day.

In this not-to-be-missed episode, Jane and Mel dive into the duality of motherhood and dance studio ownership. The due get raw and real around the challenges, the rewards, the balance, the blend and the tension that is necessary to keep your personal and professional sides fulfilled and thriving.

Jane Grech and Melanie Gard both run successful dance studios of their own, while also raising families and navigating the ups, downs and inbetweens of being a business owner - and they have a whole lot of fun along the way! 

Episode one in this 8-part series is all about “Looking Sideways” as a dance studio owner when it comes to dealing with your own competitors.

In 2018, more than ever it is becoming increasingly difficult to tune out from social media and online hype around what other dance studios are doing. Whether it’s the studio around the corner, or on the other side of the world, chances are that every time you are logging onto Facebook or Instagram, you’re face-to-face with dozens of other dance studios.

And it almost always feels as though they are doing a better job.

In today’s episode, Jane and Melanie dig deep into those feelings of doubt, and imposter syndrome that can take hold when you are constantly comparing yourself and your studio to others around you, and why it’s crucial to make a conscious decision that combats your comparison-itis.

The pair also chat about how to deal with copycats in business (including when and how to say something, and when to simply let it go), and how to ethically draw inspiration from others in business to grow and evolve as a dance studio owner.

You won’t want to miss what these extraordinary studio owners also have to share when it comes to dealing with your most local competitors, and how an abundance mindset has proven to make a world of difference to them during those times when it seems like there is a dance studio popping up on every corner.

Join Clint as he chats with the amazing Anna Bennett to unlock the secrets behind using Pintrest to market your dance studio. If you're ready to take your social media to the next level, then get ready to move beyond Facebook and Instagram, and start investing some time where your ideal dance moms are glued to the screen - yes, it's Pinterest Time!