Hiring 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!

In this episode, Inner Circle Retreat keynote speaker Chris Ducker dive into the realm of virtual freedom and explore the ins and outs of finding, hiring, training, and working with virtual staff to rapidly grow your dance studio business.

As the bestselling author and founder of Virtual Staff Finder, Chris Ducker brings his expertise to the table, guiding us through the essential steps of leveraging virtual staff in the most effective way. Discover how to navigate the virtual workforce landscape, avoid common pitfalls, and embrace the multitude of benefits that virtual teams can bring to your dance studio.

From streamlining operations and boosting productivity to expanding your reach and scaling your business, Chris shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for harnessing the power of virtual staff. Learn how to effectively delegate tasks, build a cohesive remote team, and leverage technology to create seamless workflows that drive your dance studio's success.

Whether you're new to the concept of virtual staff or looking to optimize your existing remote workforce, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to unlock the true potential of virtual freedom and take your dance studio to new heights.

In this bonus episode, we interview three successful dance studio owners who are members of the Inner Circle. Join us as we explore their unique journeys, strategies, and insights into growing and managing a dance studio business.

First up, we have Mikayla Buss, the owner of Tarantism Dance in Manitoba, Canada, who shares her experience of organizing a recital planning retreat. Learn about her goals, strategies, and the impact it had on her studio's performance and morale. She also offers tips on aligning your team with your studio's vision and motivating them to achieve your goals.

Next, we speak with Julie McFarland, the owner of Academy of Dance Arts in South Dakota, who talks about her journey of managing and growing her business in the last five years. Discover the transformation she has experienced and the impact it has had on her personal life. She also shares her tips on transitioning from an artistic mindset to a CEO mindset, overcoming obstacles, and surprises she has encountered along the way.

Lastly, we have Apra Bhandari, the owner of ADAA Dance in California, who shares her story of rapid growth from 122 to over 400 enrolled students. Listen as she shares her top three strategies for achieving growth, overcoming challenges in running a niche dance studio, and maintaining quality while expanding. She also discusses how she balances growth with maintaining a strong culture and community.

Tune in for this exciting episode and learn from these inspiring dance studio owners who have achieved success in their businesses.

Doors to the Inner Circle are now open! Find out more at dsoa.com/apply

We're super excited for today's BONUS Dance Studio Owners Summit episode where we'll be discussing enrollment secrets with three amazing panelists: Dodie Hunter-Eskew, Bonita Saldana, and Donna Jacobs.

Dodie, who owns the Rising Star Tumbling and Dance Studio in Wyoming, USA, is going to spill the beans on how she registered over 300 new students in 2022. She'll also be sharing the systems that helped her accommodate her rapid growth.

Bonita, the owner of The Studance Lab in Arizona, USA, has some serious credentials. She was the first-ever head coach for the USA breakdancing team! She'll be talking about some of the systems she and her husband have implemented to keep their studio thriving while pursuing other projects. Plus, she'll share some tips on how to prepare for the surge in interest in breakdancing.

Donna, the Director of the Morton Street Dance Center in Maryland, USA, is another superstar in the dance world. She enrolled 100 new dancers in her studio last year and she'll be revealing her biggest game-changer for student attraction and enrollment, as well as her top two or three retention strategies.

If you're looking to boost your enrollments this season and prepare for success next season, then this is the episode for you! Sit back, relax, and let's dive into the secrets of successful dance studio enrollments!

Are you ready to boost retention and build brand loyalty at your dance studio? 

In our latest BONUS Dance Studio Summit episode, special guest Jodi Shilling is diving into the 4 types of customer engagement that every studio owner should know. She's also giving you you practical tips and real-life examples to help you create meaningful connections with your customers.

In this Summit Special, you'll:

• Learn what community engagement is and why it's important for your business
• Discover the 4 key types of customer engagement and how to implement them
• Get tips on how to stand out from the noise and create authentic connections with your customers

Tune in now to learn how to take action and engage your community!

It's not too lae to join the Dance Studio Owners Summit online this week. Register at dsoa.com/summit to enjoy 3 days packed with Dance Studio growth resources from our world-class speakers! 

🤔 What will your business and life look like three years from now?

In 2026, how many students will you have?
How much revenue will you be generating?
What will your profit margins look like?
How much paid vacation will you be taking?

Join Clint for this bonus episode, where he will show you that by using our proven roadmap to futureproof you studio, you'll be on track to your achieving your ideal business goals (and your ideal life goals!) in 2026.

In this BONUS episode, Clint is joined by Inner Circle member Shawna Kwan who shares her journey in facing the fear of failure to ultimately achieve a million dollar business.

"Anything is possible, right? And the thing about it is, once you commit to it and invest in yourself and you're paying money, it's like lighting a fire beneath you."

In this episode, Clint and Shawna share:
1. The strategies Shawna implemented to increase her dance studio revenue by more than $250,000 in 2021
2. Tips that dance studio owners can use to create their customer journey for potential students
3. The key systems and processes you need in your dance studio to create freedom in your business and your life

👉 Doors to the Dance Studio Owners Inner Circle are now open - but only until Friday Febraury 3! Apply for this life-changing coaching and support now at dsoa.com/apply

In this exclusive excerpt from the Dance Studio Marketing Playbook, Clint Salter challenges dance studio owners to put their own creative copywriting skills to work to create captivating headlines, fascinate with stories, and build experiences that make people "stop the scroll" in order to attract new students and achieve their 2023 goals.

In this podcast special, you will discover:
1. How to create headlines that make people stop scrolling
2. The difference between features and benefits when creating your marketing hook
3. The potential global impact that you can you make by committing to your 2023 dance studio goals

Resources:
Apply to join the Dance Studio Owners Inner Circle today at dsoa.com/apply

📣 In 2023, Dance Studio Owners must learn how to stand out from the competition through their marketing and offers to avoid attracting the wrong customers.

👉 In this Studio Marketing Playbook excerpt with host, Clint Salter, you will learn how to craft winning marketing strategies to drive business growth and success!

You NEED to be marketing 365 days a year to generate new student inquiries and enrollments, and this bonus episode will show you how!

In this episode, you will learn:
1. How can you generate an additional $96,000 in revenue for your dance studio in 12 months?
2. What are the key qualities to look for when targeting an ideal customer for your dance studio?
3. What are the best strategies to market your studio 365 days of the year?

And SO much more!

✨ For ongoing coaching, training and support in building the dance studio of your dreams (without working 24/7) now is the time to apply to join the Dance Studio Owners Inner Circle - dsoa.com/apply

Studio Growth Week is here, and what better way to kick things off than with our EPIC final episode of the Connection To Creation series with your guest host, Cara Poppitt!

In the C2C grand finale, Cara is here to shed some light on building your thriving business so that you can enjoy a fulfilling life personally, professionally, creatively AND financially. She also shares her actionable tips that will empower you to make a significant impact in your community along the way.

This week you’ll discover:

• How to shift your mindset from ‘director’ to ‘leader’ and why it matters
• The tools you need to become a problem-solver and the changes you can expect to see when you being responding instead of reacting 
• Tips for managing the unexpected in your business and life, and seeing opportunities in every conflict
• The power of accountability and celebration when bonding your team 

And so much more!

DON’T FORGET - Studio Growth Week is happening this week, and it’s not too late to register! Click here to save your free space in this value-packed training ⇒ dsoa.com/growthweek

Don't forget - Studio Growth Week starts TODAY!

In case you missed the 411, this is a full week of FREE and unique studio sessions designed to make your life easier and allow you to run a smoother studio.

We’re covering strategies to help you:

• Increase your new student numbers over the next 90 days
• Automate key systems & save time with fully integrated studio software from Jackrabbit Dance
• Foster authenticity & connection among your team to keep top talent happy & motivated
• Re-enroll & retain more students with our proven processes
• Peek behind the curtain to see real data and industry benchmarks from 4,000+ studios
  
  It’s not too late to register >> https://dsoa.com/growthweek

Brené Brown...

Nicole Kidman...

Diane von Furstenberg...

Gloria Steinem...

What do all these women have in common?

If you said being female role models and power houses in their respective fields, you’d be right of course! But another thing they have in common is working with Emma Isaacs.

Emma is the Founder and Global CEO of Business Chicks, the author of Winging It (released just this week) and lucky for us, she sat down with Clint for a 1:1 interview! 

Emma and Business Chicks have raised over $13 million for various non-profits, and each year her team produces events and content that reach over 500,000 women.

She has graciously opened the curtain and shared her candid thoughts about everything from entrepreneurship, to letting go over perfectionism and her biggest tips for success in life and business. 

Studio Owner Extraordinaire, Kym Degenhart, is passionate about bringing the joy of dance to boys all over the globe, and shares her top tips on expanding your studios offerings to appeal to more young men in all styles. If you struggle to enroll boys (and keep them interested in your classes) then this episode is not to be missed!

Yuri Elkaim has seen first-hand the health and wellness problems facing business owners every day, and gives his proven and practical tips to maintain a healthy and happy life while also running a thriving studio.