Behind every great studio is a story of transformation. The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and community—created for ambitious studio owners who want more than just tips and tactics. Hosted by Olivia Mode-Cater, a lifelong dance educator and entrepreneur, each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear from trailblazing studio owners, mentors, and coaches who have been in the trenches, alon ...
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Your Studio Podcast | Strategies for Studio Owners
Chantelle Bruinsma & Michelle Hunter | Studio Business Experts
Your Studio Podcast With Chantelle Bruinsma & Michelle Hunter Feel like you're stuck in a never-ending studio time-loop - same chaos, different costumes? You’re not alone ... and you’re in the right place. Your Studio Podcast is your fortnightly audio breather: a real-talk space where we lift the curtain on what’s actually working in studio businesses right now. From dance to drama, yoga to woodworking - if your studio runs classes, we’ve got strategies that speak your language. Join Studio ...
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The boutique fitness industry is BOOMING right now! In the InJoy Studio Ownership podcast we sit down with studio owners and discuss the ups and the downs of what it takes to create and sustain successful fitness studios. We cover all manner of topics from start-up, hiring, firing, and difficult client interactions. All of this is in effort to help inform and encourage future studio owners across the world that YOU CAN DO IT!
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What 2025 Taught Us — And Where Dance Studios Are Headed in 2026
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29:02In this reflective solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater takes studio owners on a powerful journey through the biggest lessons of 2025—and the mindset shifts required to thrive in 2026. From the collapse of one-size-fits-all marketing to the rise of authentic content and the return of belonging, Olivia breaks down…
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The Secret to Scaling Your Studio: Structure That Sets You Free
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35:02Are you dreaming of growing your studio — but worried you’ll lose the magic (or your sanity) along the way? In this uplifting conversation, Chantelle and Michelle sit down with Studio Evolution graduate Mary Ellen Bryan, whose studio has grown from a single location to three thriving spaces — all while keeping her creativity, culture, and joy at th…
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The Offer Blueprint Every Studio Owner Needs (Part 2) with Roland Frasier
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28:39This episode is Part 2 of our powerful two-part series with global business strategist and offer-creation expert Roland Frasier. And if Part 1 cracked open what studio offers can be, Part 2 is the masterclass that shows you how to actually build them. In this jam-packed final installment, Olivia Mode-Cater and Roland go deep into the psychology, st…
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The Offer Blueprint Every Studio Owner Needs (Part 1 ) with Roland Frasier
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24:52In this practical and powerful episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with strategic growth expert Roland Frasier to unpack the science, structure, and psychology behind offers that actually convert. If you've ever felt stuck in the "feast or famine" cycle, struggled with free trials, or wondered why some offe…
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How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Students
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23:24Are you secretly terrified of raising your prices — even though you know it’s time? If you’ve been walking on eggshells around your pricing, this episode will show you how to finally find your confidence and charge what your studio is truly worth. Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter unpack the fears that hold studio owners back and reveal a prov…
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Forget 20% Off — Create an Experience They'll Never Forget
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19:27In this powerful episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, CEO and DSOA mentor Olivia Mode-Cater dives into the Black Friday strategies that actually work for dance studios and why most studio owners miss this massive opportunity. Using the nostalgic example of Build-A-Bear's holiday marketing genius, Olivia breaks down how to shift from fo…
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What Families Remember Most (and Why It Keeps Them Enrolled)
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27:34In this inspiring episode of Transform My Dance Studio, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle mentor and long-time studio owner Loren Specht to explore how the holiday season can be your biggest opportunity to build connection and loyalty. Together they unpack Barrett Brooks' framework of trust and excellence—and how those two words can tra…
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Money, Shame, and the Studio Owner’s Secret to Profit
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22:33Is money one of the most stressful parts of running your studio? If you’ve ever felt guilt, confusion, or even shame about your studio finances — this episode is for you. Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter open up a powerful conversation about how to heal your relationship with money, bring structure to your studio finances, and finally create …
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Make December Your Most Joyful—and Profitable—Month Yet
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23:38In this heart-warming and strategy-packed episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle mentor and Los Angeles studio owner Jodi Shilling to talk about one of the toughest seasons for studio owners—the holidays. When attendance dips and families get busy, Jodi shares how she keeps her dancers coming…
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How To Avoid Holiday Burnout and November Drop‑Outs
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30:14In this insightful and relatable episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Rosina Andrews, author, educator, and host of The Dance Smarter Podcast, to unpack one of the biggest challenges in the studio calendar—the November slump. Together, they break down why student motivation dips, how family schedules an…
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The Studio Owner’s Guide to Paying Yourself
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37:02Are you paying everyone but yourself? In this inspiring conversation, Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter sit down with Studio Evolution graduate Jordana Martin, a powerhouse Pilates studio owner who turned burnout into a thriving two-location business — all while paying herself from day one. Jordana opens up about how she left corporate life, b…
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How to Turn Events Into Revenue Machines
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18:32In this empowering solo episode, Transform My Dance Studio host and DSOA CEO Olivia Mode-Cater flips the script on recital season. What if your recital wasn't just a show—but your studio's biggest retention and revenue driver? Olivia dives into how to make your recitals a celebration that's as profitable as it is meaningful. You'll learn exactly ho…
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Why 'It's Not Personal, It's Business' Might Save Your Studio
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34:05In this empowering and refreshingly honest episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle mentor Nadine Selinger to talk about a topic many studio owners would rather avoid: their numbers. Nadine shares her journey from "QuickBooks was like poking me in the eyeballs" to celebrating her Financial Frid…
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The Real Reason Paid Ads Fail (and How to Make Yours Finally Work)
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24:46Are your Facebook or Instagram ads falling flat — no leads, no enrolments, and no idea why? You’re not alone. In this episode, Chantelle Bruinsma and Michelle Hunter unpack why paid ads often don’t deliver the results you hoped for — and how to fix it for good. You’ll discover the simple, soulful marketing shifts that help you attract dream student…
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How to Add $40K+ Without Teaching More Classes
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31:16In this game-changing episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle mentor Nadine Selinger, owner of Dance City in Regina, Saskatchewan. Nadine opens up about her wake-up call moment, when running on exhaustion and relying only on tuition was no longer sustainable. She shares the practical (and prof…
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The One Thing Keeping Your Studio Stuck (And Andy Seely's Fix for It)
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49:11In this insight-packed episode, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Andy Seely, CEO of Creatively Disruptive, to reveal how dance studios can grow profits without piling on the stress. If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of "doing it all" and still hitting a revenue ceiling, this conversation is your wake-up call. Andy shares how the most success…
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Keeping Them Dancing: What Dance Studios Can Learn About Retention from Gyms, Music Schools & More
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23:56In this solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, host Olivia Mode-Cater reveals why most studios lose nearly half of their students every year—and how the top-performing studios break the cycle with retention strategies that actually work. Drawing lessons from gyms, preschools, and Inner Circle members, Olivia shares practical, real-w…
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Stop Treating Re-Enrollment Like a One-Day Event
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26:20In this insightful deep dive episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, host Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by Inner Circle mentor and powerhouse studio owner, Kelli Leighton, to unpack the strategies that keep dancers and their families coming back year after year. From rec students to competitive teams, Kelli reveals the systems and mindset s…
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The Wake-Up Call That Changed My Studio Forever
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24:53In this short and powerful episode of the Transform My Dance Studio In this candid and empowering episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, host Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by Inner Circle mentor Kelli Leighton for a real talk on student retention, re-enrollment strategies, and building a culture families can't imagine leaving. Kelli opens …
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Stop Selling, Start Nurturing: The 80/20 Rule for Studio Marketing
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13:13In this short and powerful 10 Minute Marketing episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater drops a marketing truth bomb that could transform the way you approach your social media. If your posts only speak to strangers, your current families will start to feel like strangers too. Olivia shares her own lessons learned about b…
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Retention Isn't Luck: How to Keep Students Year After Year with Retention Expert Paige Sayegh
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39:48In this high-impact episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle coach and veteran studio owner Paige Sayegh, who has mastered the art of student retention at scale. With 715 students and a thriving culture built over 31 years, Paige reveals the exact systems, touchpoints, and community-building st…
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Behind every great studio is a story of transformation and this podcast is here to help you write yours. But The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is also stepping into its own transformation. In this new chapter, we're thrilled to officially welcome Olivia Mode-Cater as your host. Olivia goes beyond business tips to bring you the tools, stories, a…
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The Surprising #1 Reason Employees Quit (And It's Not Money) with best-selling author Joey Coleman
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40:44In this powerful episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Joey Coleman, best-selling author of Never Lose an Employee Again, to unpack how dance studio owners can transform their staff retention strategy. From the shocking reality that 4% of new hires quit after just one day to the real #1 reason employees …
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The Follow-Up Formula: How to Hire Fast & Keep Them Longer with Sharon U
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38:13In this revealing episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle mentor and veteran studio owner Sharon Uyar to unpack the real reason so many hiring processes fail and what to do about it. With 1,200 students, 45+ staff, and over two decades of experience, Sharon knows firsthand that finding great p…
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The Secret to More Enrolments (That Doesn’t Cost a Cent)
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17:24What if your new students could bring in your next ones without you lifting a finger? In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle reveal how a well-designed onboarding system can increase retention, create studio-wide alignment, and spark the kind of referrals that fill your classes. You’ll learn: How a strong onboarding system sets the stage for long-…
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Burning Questions, Honest Answers: Hiring & Retention Truths From the Trenches
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39:04In this raw and revealing episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by Inner Circle mentor Sharon Uyar and Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese to answer your biggest hiring and retention questions. From past hiring mistakes to evolving leadership styles, these three seasoned studio pros dig into what actually w…
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Stop the Revolving Door: Build a Team That Stays
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21:26What do vet clinics know about team building that dance studios don't? In this eye-opening solo episode, Olivia Mode-Cater pulls surprising (and heartwarming) lessons from the veterinary world to help studio owners build stronger, more loyal teams. Spoiler: it's not just about pay or perks. It's about purpose, training, and culture. You'll learn: W…
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If I Started My Studio Again, Here's What I'd Do Differently
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37:03What would you change if you could start your studio all over again, knowing everything you know now? In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle break down the three most powerful decisions they’d make if they were building their studios from scratch today. After years of hands-on experience, missteps, and big growth moments, they share the strategic …
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Feeling Invisible Online? This Is Why Your Marketing Isn't Working (Yet)
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36:21In this powerful response to a message from an Inner Circle training with Sean Gaffney, Heather and Olivia unpack what's really going on when your marketing feels like it's falling flat. This episode isn't about hacks or trends—it's about what happens when you're showing up online, but still not seeing results. You'll learn: - Why visibility withou…
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Overwhelmed or Unmotivated? The Truth Behind Why You're Not Taking Action
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48:23Marketing isn't just about strategy—it's about capacity. In this honest Q&A panel, Heather, Nadine, and Olivia talk about what's really stopping studio owners from showing up consistently: it's not a lack of desire, it's the mental load of doing it all. You'll hear: - Why feeling overwhelmed makes it harder to market (and what to do instead) - The …
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Fix My Studio: Chloe Part 1 | From Burnout to Big Dreams, Chloe's Studio Evolution Begins
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46:46Could your studio thrive without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your purpose? In this debut episode of Fix My Studio, a new series following real studio owners through two years of transformation inside Studio Evolution, you’ll meet Chloe Sutton, founder of The Self Care Sisterhood. Chloe turned burnout and chronic illness into a purpose-…
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47 Minutes To Trust: The New Marketing Strategy Dance Studios Can't Ignore
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15:44What if everything you've been told about marketing is outdated? In this short solo episode, Olivia breaks down a powerful new metric that's changing how studio owners think about enrollment: time on trust. Instead of chasing likes and followers, what if you focused on creating 47 minutes of bingeable, emotional content? You'll learn: - Why polishe…
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The Confidence Myth: Why You're More Ready Than You Think
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36:01In this powerful and personal episode, Olivia is joined by Cara Moeller Poppitt—Inner Circle studio growth coach, founder of two award-winning companies, top 5% podcast host, and author of the new book *Big Freaking Change*. Cara shares why so many dance studio owners feel stuck—and reveals the science behind why waiting until you're "ready" is act…
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CEO Checklists & Co-Pilots: Your New Self-Care Strategy
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28:11Studio owners, this one's for the do-it-all leaders running on fumes. If you've ever felt like the pilot, the crew, the mechanic, and the air traffic control of your business — all at once — it's time to rethink your flight plan. In this episode, we're borrowing wisdom from the skies to bring you aviation-grade self-care. You'll learn: - Why flying…
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The Price of Passion: When Studio Owners Stop Paying Themselves
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40:11In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes for a powerful Inner Circle conversation with studio owner and mentor Kelli Leighton. Together, we explore what happens when you shift your mindset from survival mode to service-driven leadership. Inspired by executive coach Craig Burns, this episode dives …
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The Myth of Work-Life Balance (#MumLife Edition)
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30:19Is the pursuit of “balance” actually burning you out? In this raw and refreshingly honest episode, Chantelle and Michelle open up about the invisible load of motherhood, running a business, and the myth of having it all together. From hospital visits to snack box stress, they’re lifting the curtain on what life really looks like behind the scenes -…
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ANSWERED LIVE: Dance Studio Owner Questions You're Too Afraid To Ask
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45:04What's really keeping studio owners up at night? In this first-of-its-kind episode, we're handing the mic over to Inner Circle mentors Kelli Leighton and Loren Specht to tackle the raw, real, and relatable questions from studio owners just like you. From building teams and stepping out of the classroom to shifting your mindset and revamping your cu…
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Are you constantly pushing, hustling, and burning out—just to prove you're doing enough? In this powerful episode, we're breaking down the lie that your value is tied to how hard you work. Discover why mindset is truly 80% of the work when it comes to leading your studio with purpose, clarity, and confidence. You'll walk away with a renewed perspec…
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Stop Firefighting, Start Leading: The Secret To Getting Your Time Back
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27:19Feeling like you’re always putting out fires in your studio? This episode will show you how to finally get your time - and your peace of mind - back. Join Chantelle and Michelle as they unpack the real reason delegation often fails and how to avoid the burnout loop so many studio owners fall into. You’ll learn: The mindset shift that stops “I’ll ju…
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What You NEED TO KNOW About The Dance Teacher Summit's Return!
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33:50After a 5-year break, the Dance Teacher Summit is back — and bigger than ever! Chantel Feola joins us to share what's new, what's returning, and why this year's event is a must for studio owners and teachers. From iconic faculty and business trainings to app-powered networking and the return of the ACE Awards, you'll get the inside scoop on how to …
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Why Smart Studios Are Using Video to Double Their Retention Rates
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15:22Today's studio families want more than just great classes — they want to see growth and feel the progress. In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese reveals: - How strategic use of simple class videos can dramatically boost loyalty and re-enrollment - Easy ways to highlight student achievements …
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5 Hidden Costs of Free Trials (and What to Do Instead)
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34:58Are free trials costing your studio more than they’re helping? In this episode, Chantelle and Michelle reveal the 5 biggest downsides to free trials—and what to do instead if you want better retention, smoother operations, and more confident enrolments. You’ll learn: Why free trials double your workload without guaranteeing enrolments How they secr…
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Interactive Tools That Make Dance Class Their Favorite Hour of the Week
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15:29Getting students through the door is just the first step — real growth comes from keeping them excited, motivated, and emotionally connected to your studio week after week. In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese shares: - Why loyalty and retention are built in the small, daily moments — not j…
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Plan Dance Classes in Half the Time (Without Losing the Magic)
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17:46What starts as a simple across-the-floor jazz outline… ends up in a 2 a.m. TikTok spiral. We've all been there. This week on the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, we're breaking the cycle of burnout planning and giving you the ultimate shortcut to smarter, faster lesson design. Join Inner Circle Studio Growth Coach, Annie Leese, as she shares: - H…
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The Dream of More Locations: What Every Studio Owner Should Know First
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29:52Dreaming of opening a second studio (or more)? You’re not alone ... and you’re not crazy. In this episode of Your Studio Podcast, Chantelle and Michelle pull back the curtain on what it really takes to expand your studio from one location to many - without everything falling apart in the process. You’ll hear Chantelle’s own journey from struggling …
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The Studio Admin Fix: 5 Tools That Save You Hours Every Week
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17:55Are you buried under endless admin tasks — chasing down attendance, payments, and scheduling issues — instead of focusing on what really matters in your studio? In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese shares: - 5 simple tech tools to streamline your class management, registration, and communic…
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How to Make Reels at Recital that Get People to Enroll
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33:09If you've ever walked away from recital week with nothing but exhaustion and a camera roll full of blurry stage lights… this episode is for you. Social media expert Jeanne-Marie Branche joins us to share the exact system she created for studio owners who want to turn recital into their biggest marketing moment of the year. No stress. No crew. No Ca…
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Necessary Endings: Let Go To Grow
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38:41Inspired by the game-changing book Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud, this episode is your gentle permission slip (with a healthy side of giggles) to lovingly let go of what’s holding you back, so you can finally grow into what’s possible. Through personal stories - including one particularly iconic performance by Michelle as a Munchkin (yep, we…
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If parents in your area are searching for dance classes online, is your studio one of the first they find? In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio podcast, Inner Circle mentor Heather Jackson explains how studio owners can use SEO (search engine optimization) to increase their website's visibility and attract more students—without needing …
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Effortless Growth: Referral Programs That Work
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16:09Word-of-mouth marketing is one of the most effective ways to grow your dance studio—but only if you have a system in place to encourage and reward referrals. In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio podcast, Inner Circle mentor Heather Jackson shares how to set up a referral program that practically runs itself. Discover simple, proven ways…
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