Archive for September 2025
Keeping Them Dancing: What Dance Studios Can Learn About Retention from Gyms, Music Schools & More
In 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-world tactics that…
Read MoreStop Treating Re-Enrollment Like a One-Day Event
In 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…
Read MoreThe Wake-Up Call That Changed My Studio Forever
In 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…
Read MoreStop Selling, Start Nurturing: The 80/20 Rule for Studio Marketing
In 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…
Read MoreRetention Isn’t Luck: How to Keep Students Year After Year with Retention Expert Paige Sayegh
In 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 strategies that…
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