Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners

Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Join Clint & this week's special guests as they talk about their journeys as dance studio owners. These extraordinary industry leaders share the breakthroughs along with the challenges, and open up about the unwavering vision that has propelled their studios into the powerhouses they are today.

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Our guest for this week's Podcast special is certainly not the type of teacher you come across every day. Leslie Scott is the founder of The E.D.I.F.Y. Movement and YPAD (Youth Protection Advocates in Dance) where she is passionate about building empowered dance communities through activism and change. Leslie is a Certified Dance Life Coach who is on a mission to educate dancers and dance teachers to put an end to the exploitation of youth in performing arts. She believes that dance can change the world.

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In this special bonus week of The Dance Studio WOW Factor, Noah and Clint sit down to wrap up this powerful week of coaching and give you your immediate next steps to:

- Making sure you stand out with a connected and personal customer experiences in the digital atmosphere of 2018 and beyond.

- Implementing Noah’s ‘Pick-3’ process to engage in three simple customer retention tasks for just 15 minutes per day to see a drastic impact on your business.

- Measuring behavioural changes with your customers, and how you can then plan and react accordingly.

We finish this DSOA exclusive series with your key ingredients for world-class customer retention, and you are going to love how simple and effective these are - no matter how big or small, new or experienced, your studio may be.

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Let’s be real here - one of the biggest downers and causes of stress in your life as a studio owner, is dealing with difficult customers.

Whether it’s a high-maintenance student, or a nightmare dance-mom (or anywhere in between), Noah and Clint have dedicated an entire week to this very topic. At the end of this week you and your team will be prepared and confident when it comes to:

- Your definition of a ‘difficult customer’, and how to use this clarity to best respond and react to customer demands.

- What to do when your ‘difficult customer’ is someone you need to see every week (sometimes multiple times per week) including how to define expectations of what they want, and align it with what you provide.

- Noah’s unique and brilliant insights into “hungry hippos” and “problem children”. He will tell you who these customers are in the dance studio, and how do we deal with them.

- Asking the question: “Is every customer worth keeping?” And how to know how, and when it’s time to say ‘goodbye’ to a problem customer.

We also share tips, training and strategies for your admin and customer service team to ensure they feel 100% empowered to deal with difficult customers efficiently, effectively and confidently.

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In this week of our Dance Studio WOW Factor training series, Noah and Clint will give you first-hand insights that will set you up for success when it comes to filling your studio with people who are a perfect fit, including:

- How your customer acquisition and retention strategies need to differ so you can ‘get’ and ‘keep’ the right dancers (and their families).

- How your studio’s customer experience should be prioritized in order to convert your enquiries to trials, and trials to enrolled students.

- A deep-dive into the concepts of “peak pleasure” and “peak pain” for your customers, and what this means for your studio’s marketing and retention goals.

Noah and Clint also unlock their best low-cost but high-impact retention strategies that DSOA members should be adopting.

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Welcome to Dance Studio WOW Factor - Part 1, with special guest Noah Fleming. In this week of our Dance Studio WOW Factor training series, Noah and Clint will give you first-hand insights that will set you up for success when it comes to filling your studio with people who are a perfect fit, including:

- How your customer acquisition and retention strategies need to differ so you can ‘get’ and ‘keep’ the right dancers (and their families).

- How your studio’s customer experience should be prioritized in order to convert your enquiries to trials, and trials to enrolled students.

- A deep-dive into the concepts of “peak pleasure” and “peak pain” for your customers, and what this means for your studio’s marketing and retention goals.

Noah and Clint also unlock their best low-cost but high-impact retention strategies that DSOA members should be adopting.

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I wanted to share this with you this because one of the things I know about building and growing a successful studio, is that it really comes down to the people that you surround yourself with to create and maintain your vision. Surrounding yourself with the right, amazing people is crucial if you want to grow your studio - especially if you want to grow and nurture your culture, vibe, and community.

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If you're struggling with your numbers and business predictions this year, then look no further! We have answered your most important 'numbers' questions this week including: "What should you expect as a normal percentage of kids not returning next season?" and "What percentage of your income should be spent on wages, including your own salary".

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Welcome to this special week-long series “January Jumpstart 2019: Your Roadmap For Record Studio Growth in 2018”.


This week we will be digging deep into:

Day One - Your EPIC Year
Day Two - Predictable Profit Plan
Day Three - Sold Out Studio
Day Four - Studio Systems Playbook
Day Five - CareFactor Campaign

We hope you enjoy!!

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Welcome to this special week-long series “January Jumpstart 2019: Your Roadmap For Record Studio Growth in 2018”.


This week we will be digging deep into:

Day One - Your EPIC Year
Day Two - Predictable Profit Plan
Day Three - Sold Out Studio
Day Four - Studio Systems Playbook
Day Five - CareFactor Campaign

We hope you enjoy!!

Direct download: EP247_StudioSystemsPlaybook.mp3
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Welcome to this special week-long series “January Jumpstart 2019: Your Roadmap For Record Studio Growth in 2018”.


This week we will be digging deep into:

Day One - Your EPIC Year
Day Two - Predictable Profit Plan
Day Three - Sold Out Studio
Day Four - Studio Systems Playbook
Day Five - CareFactor Campaign

We hope you enjoy!!

Direct download: EP246_TheSold-OutStudio.mp3
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Welcome to this special week-long series “January Jumpstart 2019: Your Roadmap For Record Studio Growth in 2018”.


This week we will be digging deep into:

Day One - Your EPIC Year
Day Two - Predictable Profit Plan
Day Three - Sold Out Studio
Day Four - Studio Systems Playbook
Day Five - CareFactor Campaign

We hope you enjoy!!

Direct download: EP245_YourStudiosPredictableProfitPlan.mp3
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Welcome to this special week-long series “January Jumpstart 2019: Your Roadmap For Record Studio Growth in 2018”.


This week we will be digging deep into:

Day One - Your EPIC Year
Day Two - Predictable Profit Plan
Day Three - Sold Out Studio
Day Four - Studio Systems Playbook
Day Five - CareFactor Campaign

We hope you enjoy!

Direct download: EP244_YourEPICYear.mp3
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In this special 8-part podcast series, ‘Make Dance Fun with Confetti On The Dancefloor’, Becca and Dani will be sharing their history, business partnership and overall positive approach to teaching and running a fun, successful dance studio.

Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg are the Co-Owners of Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now celebrating their 27th Season, Rhythm is home to 1100 amazing students!

Becca and Dani are known for their always creative and fun approach to dance and carry that over in to all aspects of the studio.

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In this special 8-part podcast series, ‘Make Dance Fun with Confetti On The Dancefloor’, Becca and Dani will be sharing their history, business partnership and overall positive approach to teaching and running a fun, successful dance studio.

Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg are the Co-Owners of Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now celebrating their 27th Season, Rhythm is home to 1100 amazing students!

Becca and Dani are known for their always creative and fun approach to dance and carry that over in to all aspects of the studio.

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In this special 8-part podcast series, ‘Make Dance Fun with Confetti On The Dancefloor’, Becca and Dani will be sharing their history, business partnership and overall positive approach to teaching and running a fun, successful dance studio.

Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg are the Co-Owners of Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now celebrating their 27th Season, Rhythm is home to 1100 amazing students!

Becca and Dani are known for their always creative and fun approach to dance and carry that over in to all aspects of the studio.

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In this special 8-part podcast series, ‘Make Dance Fun with Confetti On The Dancefloor’, Becca and Dani will be sharing their history, business partnership and overall positive approach to teaching and running a fun, successful dance studio.


Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg are the Co-Owners of Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now celebrating their 27th Season, Rhythm is home to 1100 amazing students!

Becca and Dani are known for their always creative and fun approach to dance and carry that over in to all aspects of the studio.

Direct download: EP240_PartyLikeAPreschooler.mp3
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In this special 8-part podcast series, ‘Make Dance Fun with Confetti On The Dancefloor’, Becca and Dani will be sharing their history, business partnership and overall positive approach to teaching and running a fun, successful dance studio.

Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg are the Co-Owners of Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now celebrating their 27th Season, Rhythm is home to 1100 amazing students!

Becca and Dani are known for their always creative and fun approach to dance and carry that over in to all aspects of the studio.

Direct download: EP239_FRESHDonebutFun.mp3
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In this special 8-part podcast series, ‘Make Dance Fun with Confetti On The Dancefloor’, Becca and Dani will be sharing their history, business partnership and overall positive approach to teaching and running a fun, successful dance studio.

Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg are the Co-Owners of Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now celebrating their 27th Season, Rhythm is home to 1100 amazing students!

Becca and Dani are known for their always creative and fun approach to dance and carry that over in to all aspects of the studio.

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In this special 8-part podcast series, ‘Make Dance Fun with Confetti On The Dancefloor’, Becca and Dani will be sharing their history, business partnership and overall positive approach to teaching and running a fun, successful dance studio.

Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg are the Co-Owners of Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now celebrating their 27th Season, Rhythm is home to 1100 amazing students!

Becca and Dani are known for their always creative and fun approach to dance and carry that over in to all aspects of the studio.

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In this special 8-part podcast series, ‘Make Dance Fun with Confetti On The Dancefloor’, Becca and Dani will be sharing their history, business partnership and overall positive approach to teaching and running a fun, successful dance studio.
Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg are the Co-Owners of Rhythm Dance Center in Marietta, Georgia. Now celebrating their 27th Season, Rhythm is home to 1100 amazing students!

Becca and Dani are known for their always creative and fun approach to dance and carry that over in to all aspects of the studio.

Direct download: EP236_MakeDanceFun.mp3
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In today’s special podcast event, it’s my pleasure to share with you an interview I recently did with the amazing Lauren Ritchie from The Dance Podcast.

In this episode I shared my own journey from Dance Studio Owner, to Entrepreneur and now the CEO of the Dance Studio Owners Association, and our vision to create an extraordinary impact in the lives of dance studio owners globally.

I hope you enjoy!

Direct download: EP235_TheDancePodcastsSpecialwithLaurenRitchie.mp3
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Welcome to our brand new Podcast Series, 'Elevate Your Studio' with Angela and Jodi. Over the next 8 weeks we will be unlocking the joy within studio ownership with two dance studio owners - just like you - who have experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens throughout their journey in business.

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Welcome to our brand new Podcast Series, 'Elevate Your Studio' with Angela and Jodi. Over the next 8 weeks we will be unlocking the joy within studio ownership with two dance studio owners - just like you - who have experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens throughout their journey in business.

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Welcome to our brand new Podcast Series, 'Elevate Your Studio' with Angela and Jodi. Over the next 8 weeks we will be unlocking the joy within studio ownership with two dance studio owners - just like you - who have experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens throughout their journey in business.

Direct download: EP232_BodyPositivityandDiversityForDancers.mp3
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Welcome to our brand new Podcast Series, 'Elevate Your Studio' with Angela and Jodi. Over the next 8 weeks we will be unlocking the joy within studio ownership with two dance studio owners - just like you - who have experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens throughout their journey in business.

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Welcome to our brand new Podcast Series, 'Elevate Your Studio' with Angela and Jodi. Over the next 8 weeks we will be unlocking the joy within studio ownership with two dance studio owners - just like you - who have experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens throughout their journey in business.

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Jump on in, as Angela and Jodi share their hottest tips when it comes to planning and executing extraordinary summer camps in their studios. You'll get a rare sneak peek into the planning, themes, structure and logistics of Summer camps that your students (and your bank balance) will rave about.

Direct download: EP229_SpectacularSummerCamps.mp3
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Welcome to our brand new Podcast Series, 'Elevate Your Studio' with Angela and Jodi. Over the next 8 weeks we will be unlocking the joy within studio ownership with two dance studio owners - just like you - who have experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens throughout their journey in business.

Direct download: EP228_Recitals_To_Rave_About.mp3
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Welcome to our brand new Podcast Series, 'Elevate Your Studio' with Angela and Jodi. Over the next 8 weeks we will be unlocking the joy within studio ownership with two dance studio owners - just like you - who have experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens throughout their journey in business.

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“I have lead PSD students and staff over the last 10 years and I am incredibly proud of the many great achievements inside and outside of the dance studio. Whilst these achievements are wonderful they are not certainly not our only definition of success. As a Director, I am most proud of the kids that have struggled with confidence, faced learning challenges, suffered with anxiety, felt shy or even been bullied at school. I am proud of those kids more than anything, for getting in and having a go and being the best versions of themselves. Time and time again I have conversations with parents who tell me “dance is his/her happy place”. I am so proud of the nurturing culture at PSD and it is this in which I will continue to invest the most energy in.” - Melanie Gard, Peninsula School of Dance

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The girls are BACK for "At The Barre"! Jane Grech and Melanie Gard are our guest hosts for our very special episode in Season 2 of ATB. 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!

Direct download: EP225_TheHeartOfPreschoolDancers.mp3
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The girls are BACK for "At The Barre"! Jane Grech and Melanie Gard are our guest hosts for our very special episode in Season 2 of ATB. 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!

Direct download: EP224_DSOsJustWannaHaveFun.mp3
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The girls are BACK for "At The Barre"! Jane Grech and Melanie Gard are our guest hosts for our very special episode in Season 2 of ATB. 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!

Direct download: EP223_SelfCare.mp3
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The girls are BACK for "At The Barre"! Jane Grech and Melanie Gard are our guest hosts for our very special episode in Season 2 of ATB. 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!

Direct download: EP222_TechHacksForBusyStudioOwners.mp3
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The girls are BACK for "At The Barre"! Jane Grech and Melanie Gard are our guest hosts for our very special episode in Season 2 of ATB. 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!

Direct download: EP221_LivingIntentionally.mp3
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The girls are BACK for "At The Barre"! Jane Grech and Melanie Gard are our guest hosts for our very special second episode in Season 2 of ATB. 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!

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Welcome to Episode #1 of "At The Barre - Season 2" 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!

Direct download: EP219_StayingTruetoYOU.mp3
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Join these inspiring members and our team of studio growth coaches inside Studio Success Formula Mastery - the leading online course specifically designed for dance studio owners who want to grow their business and get their life back.

Doors open on Monday August 13. www.studiosuccessformulamastery.com

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Dance Studio RECHARGE starts on Monday, August 6th and consists of a new LIVE training every day of the week, culminating in our biggest live online event of the year.

Clint will be going live every day in the Dance Studio Owners Hub with a new training each day on a different aspect of your studio.

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Here’s what we’re going to cover in our week together:

Day 1: Recharge Your Goals – Setting Yourself and Your Studio Up To Win

Day 2: Recharge Your Revenue – How To Boost Your Profits And Add Revenue Streams

Day 3: Recharge Your People – Transform Your Staff Into Your Dance Studio Dream Team

Day 4: Recharge Your Marketing – The Quickest Path To Your Next 100 Students

Day 5: Recharge Your Execution – How To Automate Tasks And Create Hours In Your Day

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Save your seat at - www.dancestudioownersassociation.com/recharge

Direct download: EP217_StoriesFromSuccessfulStudioOwnersPart1.mp3
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For more than 15 years, today’s guest Jonathan Pritchard has traveled the world as a professional mentalist entertaining troops stationed overseas, performing on Vegas main stages, appearing on national television, and writing books including ‘Think Like A Mind Reader’ and ‘Learn Like A Mind Reader’.

Today, Jonathan spends his time working with entrepreneurs and business owners to show how the psychology he uses on stage is the same psychology that drives effective communication, influence, negotiations, and sales.

Direct download: EP216_ThinkingLikeAMind-ReaderInYourStudio.mp3
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Today's guest is an Entrepreneur, Profitability Consultant and hosts his own daily podcast, Peak Performers Podcast.

Thor Conklin has a talent for slicing through the noise of every day distractions and help business owners break through to the next level of achievement.

He serves as a professional mentor and facilitator of entrepreneur groups within Atlanta’s Entrepreneur’s Organization, and he has been a Senior Leader within the Tony Robbins Organization for the past 13 years.

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Did you know that 200 million people use Pinterest every month, with over 80% female, including 52% of US millennials?

Not only does Pinterest drive users – known as ‘pinners’ – to your website, but research shows that more than 87 percent of Pinterest users have bought a product because of the site. In today's episode, you'll discover exactly what this exciting news means for your studio!

Direct download: EP214_3GamechangersToMakeYourStudioPopOnPinterest.mp3
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Today's podcast is all about standing out from the crowd with maximum exposure and minimal cost. With special guest Josh Ellidge, you'll unlock the secrets to becoming a local 'celebrity' as well as public relations hacks that will ensure you are leveraging publicity opportunities without putting in any extra hours.

Direct download: EP213_OurBestKeptPublicitySecretsforYourStudioWithJoshEllidge.mp3
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In the last episode of Season One, Jane and Mel draw back the curtain on a core value that has had a tremendous influence on their studio and their identity as studio owners - Inclusivity. In this discussion the pair discuss what does and doesn't work for them in nurturing an inclusive environment, and the impact it has had on their teams. You're going to love this honest insight into the Inclusive dance studio.

Direct download: EP212_TheInclusiveDanceStudio.mp3
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Does your heart skip a beat when you hear the word ‘feedback’?

Or ‘constructive criticism’?

Most of the time the answer is yes – you’re only human after all, and nobody likes to hear that aspects of their work or business are underappreciated or simply not working. Not to mention how harsh feedback can stay with you for a long time, keeping you up at night or distracting you from what you should be focused on.

Positive feedback is a different story. We, of course, love and thrive on it. BUT that feeling can be short-lived. Ten compliments in one day can easily be overshadowed by one piece of negative feedback.

Whether we like it or not, ALL feedback is crucial in growing and improving your dance studio, so it’s time to take your ‘emotions’ hat off and replace it with your ‘CEO’ one so that you can learn to embrace feedback from your students, staff, clients, family and friends and step out of your comfort zone for the greater good of your business.

So, let’s get comfortable with being uncomfortable!

Direct download: EP211_TheFeedbackLoop.mp3
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Getting things done is a LOT harder than it sounds when juggling the demands of dance studio life, and in today's episode Jane and Mel share their hottest tips for productivity in your business.

Direct download: EP210_ItsProductivityTime.mp3
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Welcome to Episode #5 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 in-betweens of being a business owner - and they have a whole lot of fun along the way!

Being a dance studio owner can certainly come with it's own set of unique challenges, and in today's episode your 'At The Barre' hosts, Jane and Mel share their own experiences and unlock the keys to resiliance both personally and professionally.

Direct download: EP209_BecomingResiliant.mp3
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P is the letter of the day in today's podcast special, where we are drawing back the curtain on your dance studio's recital and concert season. Mel and Jane unleash their hottest tips around structuring your shows for success, creating a flawless communication philosophy, and easing the stress of 'show season'. You also won't want to miss the pair's top 3 tips for a successful show (including some outsourcing advice that is guaranteed to rock your dance world).

Direct download: EP208_ThePhilosophyPerspectiveandProcessesOfPerformance.mp3
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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!

Direct download: EP207_ManagingYourDanceStudioDreamTeam.mp3
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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.

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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.

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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!

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Over the next 60 minutes, you'll hear from four world-class dance studio owners who are making a big impact in their communities while building profitable businesses that provide them and their family with great life quality.

During our Dance Studio Owner Power Hour, our dance studio owner guests discuss:

+ How Angela went from 40 to 400 students in her studio.
+ How to make the transition from dance teacher to dance studio CEO.
+ How to stand out from the huge amount of competition in your area.
+ How to build a team that fills in your gaps (your weaknesses).
+ How to create a customer experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

And so much more!!

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Over the next 90 minutes, you'll hear from four world-class dance studio owners who are making a big impact in their communities while building profitable businesses that provide them and their family with great life quality.

During our Dance Studio Owner Power Hour, our dance studio owner guests discuss:

+ How to delicate those tasks that you think no one else can do even if you don't have the budget.
+ Why some studios grow rapidly while others quickly sink.
+ The importance of knowing what your ""Zone Of Genius"" is and how to step more into it - doing more of the things you love.
+ How to deal with the pressures of having a family at home and growing a thriving studio.
+ The ingredients to building large boys only and adult programs in your studio.
+ How to create values for your studio that help build your vision.
+ 5 retention strategies that you can implement today into your studio so that you create a WOW experience for your dance families.
+ How to transition from a dance teacher to your studio owner.
+ The process of setting and achieving your 90-day goals.

And so much more!!

Direct download: EP202_DanceStudioPowerHourPartOne.mp3
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Today's special guest Dance Studio Owner, Kim Ritchie shares:

- How she went from 83 students to over 300 students in just 12 months.
- Her process for building her admin team.
- The shift in her mindset that changes everything in her business.
- A few key systems she has implemented which have made her life easier as a studio owner.

AND So Much More!

Direct download: EP201_BehindTheCurtainWithKimRitchie.mp3
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You are going to love this interview with Dance Studio Owner, Shannon Clayborn where she opens up about:

- The biggest thing she did in the last 12 months to grow her studio 60%.
- #1 lesson when it comes to running a successful dance studio.
- How she stands out from the rest of the studios in her area.
- Her secret sauce when it comes to her ballet and preschool programs

AND So Much More!

Direct download: EP200_BehindTheCurtainWithShannonClayborn.mp3
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Enjoy this interview with Courtney where she discusses:

- How she got through her biggest challenges as a studio owner.
- Her process for getting more students into her studio.
- The SNAP special sauce - what they do in their studio that is like no other.
- Her tips for growing a studio the smart way!

AND So Much More!

Direct download: EP199_BehindTheCurtainWithCourtneySproule.mp3
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Enjoy this interview with Studio Owner, Devon, where she opens up about:
- Her dance studio owner journey to date and the catalyst that made her go from a studio owner to the CEO!
- How to automate your systems and make tech your friend no matter who tech savvy you are!
- The way her studio stands out from the rest of the dance studios in her local area.
- Her process for working with her team to ensure she can spend loads of time with her son.

PLUS... The things she does inside her studio to WOW her students and parents.

Direct download: EP198_BehindThe_CurtainWithDevonStone.mp3
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Enjoy this special interview with studio owner extraodinnaire Heather where she discusses:
- Taking her studio from a hobby part-time business to a profitable full-time company!
- How she is attracting the right type of student and the one system she has implemented that has helped her double student numbers.
- The buddy week promotion they ran which was the most successful "bring a friend week" they have ever executed.

PLUS... The #1 thing Heather has done over the last 12 months to increase her profits.

Direct download: EP197_BehindTheCurtainWithHeatherWrubel.mp3
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Join Clint with your front-row ticket to the DTU event, as he speaks with numbers wizard Jessica Scheitler, If you're looking to grow your studio and boost profits then this in the interview for you. Jessica shares what you need to know from a financial point of view to create a thriving studio as well as exposes the big mistakes studio owners are making when it comes to their finances.

Direct download: EP196_PlanForProfitInYourDanceStudiowithJessicaScheitler.mp3
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In today's sneak peek from the DTU masterclass series, you'll soak up the key strategies you need to implement in your studio to automate the administration tasks so you can work on higher value tasks and projects.


This highlight-reel from Dance Teachers Unite is one of the biggest value-bombs that we have EVER dropped, thanks to the amazing mind of Amanda Bracks. In this interview we will share this business-growth guru's experience and actionable tips on attracting, enrolling and retaining dancers so you can propel to your dream numbers in the next 30 days.

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If you need a coach, mentor or friend to give you some tough-love and actionable tips on getting your headspace in the right place when it comes to business and life, then look no further! Marci Lock is the mindset and fitness empire goddess who embodies the word 'empowerment', and this clip from Dance Teachers Unite is guaranteed to fire you up and motivate you to really take those steps towards a better business lifestyle.

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Last month Justin joined our 'January Jumpstart For Dance Studio Owners' training to deliver his biggest tips on achieving financial freedom professionally and personally. Justin knows our industry inside and out, and in this snippet from our expert masterclass series he dives into the biggest financial mistakes being made by studio owners. Justin also shares his actionable advice on finally getting ahead with your numbers.

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If you've no got a great looking and functioning website right now, then you're almost certainly missing out on potential new dancers and their families discovering your business and learning what you are all about. And don't worry - you don't need to be a computer engineer to get there! All you need are these simple tips and blueprint to give your website the facelift you deserve.

Direct download: EP191_LiveEventSpecial1MasteringYourDanceStudioWebsite.mp3
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Today’s guest is here to help you stop running from the numbers of the business, and not only get a grasp of your finance, but get confident at the same time.

Belinda Rosenblum is our special guest and shares her secret sauce around comprehending and managing your finances, as well as fast-tracking your path to profit.

If you’re struggling to pay yourself a consistent wage, living from invoice-to-invoice or simply burying your head in the sand when it comes to your numbers, then today’s episode is going to be the catalyst for change that your business has been craving.

Direct download: EP190_YourFinanceQuestionsAnsweredWithBelindaRosenblum.mp3
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Natalie Stubbs from BDC Dance joins Clint in conversation today to share her hottest tips for inspiring students into ballet - and how to keep them! She also dives in to share her personal story of taking over a dance studio with some value-bombs that we know that both new and existing studio owners will love.

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If you're ready to attract more students by standing out from the crowd and sharing with the world what makes your facility the 'go-to' studio in your area, you are going to love this conversation with copywriting guru Deborah Owen.

Direct download: EP188_TheStudioOwnersCopywritingChecklistWithDeborahOwen.mp3
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Angela is a dance studio owner who brings so much passion and joy into her community that you will actually feel it through your headphones as you listen to today's podcast! You are going to love hearing all about Angela's journey as a successful studio owner, as well as her innovative classes for students with complex needs. Enjoy this powerful half-hour with us!


Nathan and Amanda Barr join Clint to share their best-kept secrets for running a successful studio without having to sacrifice the experiences and quality time they always dreamed of sharing with their family.

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"The Process Pixie", Carrie Hawson joins Clint today to share with you her golden nuggets for setting up flawless systems in your studio, outsourcing your tasks and managing your projects more productively while also giving you time back for the things you love.

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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!

Direct download: EP184_FillingYourBoysDanceClassesWithKymDegenhart.mp3
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Dance convention favorite, Kim McSwain is truly one-of-a-kind. The connections she makes with each and every student is renowned, and today she opens up with Clint about the impact dance studio owners and teachers can have when you empower your dance community.

Direct download: EP183_ChangingTheLivesOfYourDancersWithKimMcSwain.mp3
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We all know that the online world is favoring videos as a medium as we move into 2018, and today's guest is THE expert when it comes to planning and executing a viral campaign. If you're ready to bring your studio never-before-seen levels of attention in the year ahead, then make sure to bring your notepad and pen because you are going to love this!

Direct download: EP182_TheViralDanceStudioWithDavidFeinman.mp3
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As a Husband and Wife team themselves, Edward and Rebecca Plant from ‘Institute for Couples in Business’ know the constant juggles and challenges facing businesses all too well.

Using their own experience as a guide, Rebecca and Ed are here to help studio owners tackle the business world by taking away the mystery while setting you up for success and profit.

Direct download: EP181_DanceStudioSpousesWithRebeccaandEdPlant.mp3
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Dr. Jeffrey Thompson joins Clint today to talk about one the most important topics there is when it comes to business and studios, and that is Leadership. Jeff is the author of “Lead True: Live Your Values, Build Your People, Inspire Your Community”, and has a passion for values-based leadership. His experiences have shown him over and over again how leading from one’s values has the power to affect long-term meaningful change, and we can’t wait to share these gold insights with you today!

Direct download: EP180_LeadingByExampleWithDrJeffreyThompson.mp3
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If you have ever felt that life as a studio owner is overwhelming, pulling you in a hundred different directions and leaving you feeling overwhelmed, then today's episode is just what the doctor ordered.

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Friday is the perfect day to take a bit of time out and go through your numbers for the week - and with Dance Studio Owner Mentor, Clint Salter this is the one place your finances are fun. Join us for the Finance Friday revolution!

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Fire up the Delorean - it's time for Throwback Thursday! Join Studio Growth Coach, Jane Grech in today's bite-sized podcast where she will take you back in time with throwback you do not want to miss.

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It's Website Wednesday, and all it will take is a few minutes with Dance Studio Owner Mentor, Clint Salter to get your website standing out from the crowd!

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Today's snackable podcast sees Clint sharing his hottest tech-tips for dance studio owners in this Tech Tuesday special.

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In today's bite-sized podcast, Studio Growth Coach Jane Grech is here to help you rediscover your passion for the studio on Motivational Monday.

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Friday is the perfect day to take a bit of time out and go through your numbers for the week - and with Dance Studio Owner Mentor, Clint Salter this is the one place your finances are fun. Join us for the Finance Friday revolution!

Direct download: EP173_NewStudentBlitzSpecialFinanceFriday.mp3
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#TBT Let's be honest, who doesn't love a good Throwback Thursday? Make sure to join Clint today for one of our favorites peeks back in time!

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It's Website Wednesday, and all it will take is a few minutes with Dance Studio Growth Coach, Kristy Ellis to get your website standing out from the crowd!

Direct download: EP171_NewStudentBlitzSpecialWebsiteWednesday.mp3
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If you have got 10 minutes to spare, you don't want to miss out as Clint Salter shares his hottest tech-tips for dance studio owners in our Tech Tuesday special.

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She shares her big business wins along with the challenges she's had along the way and how she made it through the other side.  The big takeaway from this interview is how Annette has set up her team and the systems inside her studio for it to run without her.  If you want to have your studio for 20+ years with that same passion, drive and motivation you did from your first day in business, you'll want to take a listen.

Direct download: EP168_BackstageWithAnnetteHill.mp3
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In today's bite-sized podcast, Studio Growth Coach Jane Grech is here to help you rediscover your passion for your dance studio on our Motivational Monday special.

Direct download: EP169_NewStudentBlitzSpecialMotivationalMonday.mp3
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Laura Watkins from babyballet Romford in the UK speaks with Clint about building a business with 600 students under 8 year olds in only 5 years.  Listen to Laura as she shares the steps she went through to scale her studio which all comes down to the systems she has in place. It's an inspiring journey and a must watch for any studio owner.

Direct download: EP167_BackstageWithLauraWatkins.mp3
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Jodi Shilling from Releve Studios in California speaks with Clint about starting a new chapter in her studio after stepping away for a few years.
Listen to Jodi as she shares the steps she went through to scale her studio over the last 2 years. It's an incredible story and a must watch!

Direct download: EP166_BackstageWithJodiShilling.mp3
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