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What makes your dance school YOUR dance school? You! If another dance school opened down the road tomorrow, offering the same classes, similar prices and a very similar experience… why would a parent choose you? In this episode, we’re digging into what really makes your school different. Not just the classes you offer, but your values, your culture, the experience you create and the families you’re here to serve. We’ll look at why your USP doesn’t have to be something you invent, how your existing families can help you uncover what makes you special, and whether your marketing is actually communicating it. Because you don’t need to appeal to everyone. You need to be unmistakably you. Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

In this episode, we’re sharing a recent training where Louise breaks down how to create more revenue, profit and freedom from the business you already have. We explore where your next £5k could already be sitting, from filling existing class spaces and increasing average customer spend to improving retention and making your events more profitable. But growing beyond £20k isn’t just about finding more ways to make money. It requires you to think differently about your role as the business owner, make decisions based on where you’re going rather than where you are now, and stop allowing fear of complaints, losing customers or rocking the boat to keep you stuck. If you want to grow a bigger dance business without accidentally creating yourself a bigger job, this episode is for you. If you’re ready for our support to help you do it, we currently have an offer available to join The Dance Business Mastermind that you do NOT want to miss 👀 DM us at @thedancebusinesscoach or email [email protected] and we’ll send you the details. Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or like you’ve lost a little bit of your spark? You’re not alone. ❤️ In this episode, Ashley talks about burnout as a Dance Business Owner, how to recognise the warning signs, why we often keep pushing through them, and what to do when you realise you might already be running on empty. Because sometimes the answer isn’t learning how to cope with more… it’s recognising what you no longer need to carry. A reminder to check in with the person behind the business — you. Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

Could the growth you’re looking for already be sitting inside your business? Before you add another class, offer or project, it may be time to look properly at what you already have. In today’s episode of the DBO Show, Sarah-Marie explores why constantly adding more can spread your time, team and students too thin and how unfinished projects, unfilled class spaces and missed follow-ups could be holding untapped revenue. You’ll learn how to use your numbers to identify the real opportunity, set a specific target and choose one meaningful action for the week ahead. Plus, Louise is hosting a free online masterclass, Growing to £20k Months and Beyond - Without Working More, on Tuesday 22nd September at 10am UK time. Register here: https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/sep-workshop?fbclid=IwY2xjawUOQBtwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAzEwMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEed-QvcD-iarivSShv27jQvsmgysiQfVsHdTcVyTZ2JIxYDY2lJnaj2xtHZAI_aem_l_R_sO5mpNfbLio_4S_Apg Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

What are you tolerating in your business that you already know needs to change?  From late payments and blurred boundaries to team frustrations, difficult conversations and the things we continue to take on ourselves, the little things we tolerate can quickly become big things that drain our energy. In this episode, Ashley challenges you to identify ONE thing you’re ready to stop tolerating and asks a powerful question: Would the next-level version of you continue to accept this? ✨ Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

One difficult moment doesn't get to erase everything you've built. At the end of August, it's easy to look at churn, quieter numbers or uncertainty around September and let emotion tell you the whole business is in trouble. But are you reacting to the facts or the story you're creating around them? In this episode, Sarah-Marie talks about zooming our, separating feelings from data, tracking the patterns before reacting, and remembering the progress you may have stopped giving yourself credit for. Because maybe you haven't stopped winning.  Maybe you've stopped counting your wins. Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

In this episode, Caitlin is sharing some of her biggest takeaways from the conversations we’ve been having with dance business owners recently. We’re talking about why consistency beats constantly chasing the next new idea, challenging the beliefs that could be keeping your business small, getting more comfortable with increasing your prices, and one of the biggest conversations happening right now — team, delegation and letting go of control. Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

Feeling a little bit… off? 🤍 In this episode of The DBO Show, Ashley chats about why being out of routine can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated or just not quite ourselves and why that’s completely normal. We’ll explore some simple nervous system resets you can use when things feel a little too much, from breathing and grounding techniques to movement, brain dumps and creating small daily anchors. A little reminder that sometimes you don’t need to fix everything, you might just need to reset. ✨ Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!  Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

As a new season approaches, most DBO's focus on preparing their studio.   But what if the most important thing you prepare is your leadership? In this episode, Sarah-Marie shares why the strongest seasons are built before the doors open, how to stop becoming the bottleneck in your business, and the simple mindset shift that helps you build a more confident, empowered team. It's not about doing more.. it's about leading better. Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

In this episode, Caitlin shares three questions every dance business owner should ask before the new term begins to get clear on what success actually looks like, spot the gaps that need attention, and think about how you need to lead differently as your school grows. Take 10 minutes, grab your notes, and use these questions with your team to make this term simpler, stronger and more intentional. Plus, with The DBO Show Live just days away, this is your last chance to get tickets!  Click this link to grab yours now - https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/dbo-show-live-london Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

Everyone wants to know the business strategies that help them grow... But some of the biggest breakthroughs in my business have come from things that had nothing to do with business! In this episode, I’m sharing the habits, decisions and mindset shifts that I believe have had the biggest impact on my growth... and why they might change yours too. Join us at The DBO Show Live in LONDON 🎙 Thursday 6th August - https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/dbo-show-live-london DM @thedancebusinesscoach if you wish to chat about how the Mastermind or Boardroom can support your next level 🚀 Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

In this episode, we’re taking you inside one of our real Team Leadership Reset calls. No scripts, no filters - just honest conversations about what’s happening in our community, the challenges our members are facing and how we make decisions as a team!  From overcoming overthinking to supporting members through summer, this is a genuine look at how we lead, plan and stay focused on what matters most. Book tickets for the DBO Show Live in London - https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/dbo-show-live-london Book tickets for the Dublin Dance Business Growth Day - https://thedancebusinesscoach.com/the-dance-business-growth-day-ireland/ Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

In this short episode I'm talking about what to expect at The DBO Show LIVE in London 🇬🇧  Thursday 6th August at 7pm 🎙 See you there - https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/dbo-show-live-london One conversation. One connection. One idea... All it takes to change the trajectory of your life and business🫡 Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

Most dance business owners don’t need more information… they need to take action on what they already know.  In this episode with Caitlin, we explore the difference between learning and implementing, why accountability changes everything, and the small steps that build lasting momentum! If you're ready to join us inside The Mastermind or The Boardroom, DM @thedancebusinesscoach and let's see if you're a good fit!  Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

What does business growth really look like behind the scenes? In this episode, Caitlin turns the tables and interviews me about the realities of building a business. From decision fatigue and trusting your team to making difficult decisions and investing in your own growth, this is an honest conversation about what it really takes to reach the next level. Together, they unpack the hard truths that every founder faces but few people talk about. Because sustainable growth isn’t just about increasing your revenue or student numbers - it’s about becoming the leader your business needs! If you’re feeling stretched, stuck making every decision yourself or wondering what your next level really requires, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth. In this episode, we cover: • Why social media is only the highlight reel • How to overcome decision fatigue as a founder • Why trusting your team creates freedom • How to make difficult decisions with confidence • Why your business will only grow as much as you do Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!