Archive for June 2017
The Social Media Policy You Never Knew You Needed
When I owned my studio, there were no social media. I didn’t have to worry about who my teachers were ‘friends’ with, what my students were posting, or what reviews were being left. In many ways, I’m glad – because today I see studio owners struggling to find the right protocol to protect their studio,…
Read MoreProfit Tips You Wish You Knew Before Opening Your Studio
Studio owners are beyond passionate about what they do – but what happens when you start to sacrifice profit in favour of following your passion? We know you’ve heard it all before. Your friends and loved ones calling it your ‘hobby business’, and others asking ‘Oh you run a dance studio – is that all…
Read MorePerforming At Your Peak Both On And Off Stage – with Vanessa Shaw
Let’s face it – there are some (ok, many) days as a dance studio owner where you feel as though you’re simply going through the motions. You’re stuck in a ‘Groundhog Day’ scenario doing the same things over and over, and wondering if you’re ever going to find the time and space to realize…
Read MoreWHERE TO FIND THE PERFECT DANCE TEACHERS
Where do you currently advertise for teachers? Most studio owners don’t take a lot of time thinking about this, as most teachers are hired by word of mouth, or are ex-students who have continued to work with their studio after graduating as a student. But there are loads of ways you can discover your teaching…
Read MoreFrom Dance Teacher To CEO – 5 Keys To Embracing Leadership In Your Studio with Jane Grech
Does your own team ever drive you crazy? Do you spend more time ‘parenting’ them than you do your own children? If you have spent more hours “just doing it yourself” because the management of your studio seems too hard, then you need to stop what you’re doing and listen to today’s podcast. Today’s guest…
Read MoreLet’s Nail Your Studio’s Values
It sounds simple, right? Working out what your studio values are – and if you’ve looked at other dance studio websites or marketing material, you’ve probably read the exact same words over and over. “We value quality dance training” “Our studio is a safe and nurturing environment” “At our studio, we embrace every dancer’s creativity”…
Read MoreThinking Like Your Customers – With Sean D'Souza
Have you ever wished you could read your customer’s minds? In today’s episode, Clint is joined by Psychotactics founder Sean D’Souza who is here to help you do exactly that (well…almost). With Sean’s expert advice, you’ll not only find the tools to help you think like your potential customers, but also how to tap into…
Read More6 Ways That One Facebook Group Could Save Your Sanity
I’ll admit it straight away, I am a massive fan of the closed Facebook group as a communication stream inside your studio. But don’t worry – If you aren’t, you’re certainly not alone. It sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, am I right? But what if I told you that having a closed Facebook…
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