It still amazes me the number of studio owners who feel guilt, shame or not worthy of earning, not only a wage but a decent wage from running your studio. This is your job....you should be paying yourself a wage! In this episode, I talk about the 7 things you should say to yourself (out loud or inside your head) if you start to feel guilt, shame or not worthy, things to try if you struggle to get fees paid on time and why you need to re-assess your payment options for your families.

If you've listened to the previous 2 episodes, you know the who, how, when and where for your teacher training. It is now about executing your training and managing your teachers effectively... And that is what this episode is all about. If you haven't already, go back and listen to episodes #7 and #8 and you can piece it all together.

When it comes to planning, creating and executing teacher training, I truly believe a lot of studio owners are simply unsure where to start or want to 'upgrade' what they are currently doing and aren't sure how. In this episode (2 of the 3-part series) I talk about a quick and easy way to create your teacher training plan in 7 simple steps. Links to my 'Done for you" teacher training programs: Teacher Training & Development Program: https://danceteachercentral.newzenler.com/courses/dance-teacher-training-and-development Assistant Teacher Training Program: email me at [email protected] 

I believe most studio owners know the importance and benefits of training their teachers, but there are still a few who have not given it much thought...and this is why I originally put this training together! Over the next 3 episodes, I will take you through a 3-step process of planning, creating, and successfully delivering training to your team and ensuring that your team aligns with, and compliments your studio to continue its growth and success. Phase 1: Identifying what the 'perfect' teacher looks like for your studio Places to find the 'perfect' teacher The 6-step interviewing process to lock in the 'perfect' teacher Whether you are unsure where to start or want to tweak what you are currently doing, these episodes will give you what you need to get it done! Link to my Interviewing Questions: https://danceteachercentral.newzenler.com/22541/files/62a007147464b_1654654740_interviewing-questions.pdf

Whether you want to grow your studio, solidify where you are currently, or, consciously consolidate, it should be done in a way that aligns with your vision, values and life! In this episode, I ask you to answer 5 questions and your answers should be the foundations of your 'dance business blueprint'.

In this episode, I talk about 14 Ways To Reclaim Your Sanity After Your Concert/Recital/Show. My intention with this episode is, of course, to provide you with valuable tips and powerful information, however, I also hope this one makes you smile - even just a little bit! Link to receive your Dance Studio Sparks email: https://danceteachercentral.newzenler.com/f/dance-studio-sparks [Short daily boosts of inspiration & motivation that will get you thinking & inspired to help grow your dance studio empire]  

Doing a mid-year concert was one of the most positive and lucrative things I ever introduced in my studio. There are so many benefits for you as the studio owner and for your dancers, parents, and your studio's growth. In this episode, I talk to you about the differences between our mid-year and end of year concerts, the benefits and how I use them for marketing and studio growth. If you have any questions or would like to chat 1:1 with me about how you could introduce a mid-year concert into your studio, you can book using this link: https://bit.ly/3uuKYbl

As studio owners, teachers, choreographers, artistic designers (etc...and the list goes on), we are emotionally driven. We put our heart and soul into every single decision we make when it comes to our students, families & staff...and as a result of this, it makes us emotionally vulnerable to creativity exhaustion, creative blocks, overwhelm & stress! During this episode, I talk about 7 strategies and practical tips you can try when you next get to the point of creativity exhaustion...

Probably the most asked question I get from studio owners is, 'How can I increase my student numbers?' or, 'How can I get more enrolments in my studio?'. The answer is...well...there isn't just 1 way to achieve this! The answer is multi-layered - and (I'm happy to say) many of my podcast episodes have an underlying current that helps you with this very thing... During this episode, I talk about 5 things for you to consider, to not only find more students but have them enrol and stay for years! I hope you take away some great bits of information and implement them straight into your business. LINKS: To download a copy of my 125 Social Media Content, Ideas & Fun Studio Challenges Booklet, use the link below: https://bit.ly/3KIpQTF

There are many ways to grow your studio. I feel sometimes studio owners get caught up in trying to 'keep up' with the studio down the road or the 'trends' they are seeing on social media and forget some of the 'organic' things you can do to grow your studio... In this episode, I take you back to how I started my studio and grew it from scratch. Funny enough, the things I did then, are still the things I do today!