Summer can make or break your dance studio's success, yet many owners miss the mark. In this episode, Bryce Conlan and Kristian dive into the dangers of neglecting early summer marketing and offer actionable strategies to secure your best summer ever. Discover why starting in January is critical, how to avoid being stuck with “leftover” clients, and the common missteps that lead to empty studios and missed opportunities. Don’t let poor planning today sabotage your fall enrollment and revenue. Tune in to learn how to attract planner parents, optimize your programs, and dominate your local market.

In this bonus episode, Bryce delivers a game-changing revelation: the strength of your summer program determines the long-term success of your dance studio. Ignoring this could lead to declining enrollment, shrinking revenue, and losing ground to competitors. Bryce dives into the common pitfalls studios face during the summer slump and provides actionable strategies to break the cycle, including starting early, crafting irresistible offers, and leveraging paid advertising. Whether you’ve struggled with lean summers or want to dominate your market year-round, this episode is your wake-up call to take summer planning seriously. Don’t miss the insight that could redefine your studio’s future.

In this solo episode, Bryce Conlan shares eight must-read books that have transformed his business and personal life. These include Boundaries, Atomic Habits, and Profit First, among others. Each book offers actionable insights on leadership, organization, customer retention, and financial health, tailored for dance studio owners. Discover how these reads can help you overcome challenges, build better habits, and grow your business sustainably.

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Discover the hidden pitfalls of neglecting proper dance studio marketing in this episode of Dance Studio Advertising. Kristian and Bryce uncover the most common mistakes that leave studios struggling for enrollment, including ineffective advertising, outdated promotional tactics, and missing the mark on digital strategies. They share actionable insights to avoid these traps and build a thriving studio that attracts students and loyal customers. If you’ve been wondering why your marketing isn’t delivering results, this episode has the answers you need!

What does it take to grow a thriving dance studio in today’s competitive market? In this episode, we’re joined by Carissa Monroe, owner of Dream Believe Achieve Dance, who shares her incredible journey from starting her studio to recovering from pandemic challenges and building a thriving business with over 400 students.

Discover how Carissa overcame adversity, embraced innovative dance studio marketing strategies, and created a thriving community. From tackling the struggles of student retention to leveraging dance studio advertising tools and promotion ideas, Carissa’s story is packed with actionable insights for studio owners at every stage.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

✅ How to attract and retain students with powerful dance studio marketing plans

✅ The mindset shift every studio owner needs to scale

✅ Why building a strong community is key to your growth

✅ Proven marketing and advertising tips for dance studios

Whether you’re struggling to recover from the pandemic or looking to refine your dance studio marketing plan, this episode will inspire you to take the next step. Tune in to learn from Carissa’s journey and transform your business today!

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In this episode, we explore the psychology that makes dance studio ads truly resonate with parents—especially moms of young children. Drawing from over a million dollars in managed ad campaigns, we share key insights on why targeting parents of beginners, particularly preschool and early elementary-aged kids, is crucial for sustainable growth.

We discuss common pitfalls, like showcasing advanced dancers instead of emphasizing beginner-friendly, joyful experiences that attract first-time families. Learn how to align your digital presence—websites, social media, and ads—with what truly matters to your audience: fun, confidence-building, and socialization for their little ones.

Plus, get actionable tips on building a strong foundation with young dancers, creating relatable marketing content, and future-proofing your studio by focusing on inclusivity and approachability. Tune in to transform your marketing strategy and make your studio the go-to for the next generation of dancers!

This podcast episode delves into the challenges of navigating crowded markets, particularly in the dance studio industry. Today the Boys discuss the surge in advertising activity, the proliferation of service providers, and the evolving expectations of studio owners. They emphasize strategies for standing out, such as crafting unique offers, prioritizing exceptional customer service, and doing the "hard things" competitors shy away from—like personalized follow-ups. The conversation underscores adaptability and the importance of maintaining a human touch in a market increasingly driven by automation.

In this episode, we dive into the five most common mistakes dance studios make with their Facebook ads and how you can avoid them to boost enrollment and maximize ROI.

From monitoring your ad performance to crafting irresistible offers, we share actionable strategies that will help you attract more students and keep your studio thriving. Plus, hear inspiring success stories from studio owners who tackled their challenges head-on.

Whether you're a seasoned studio owner or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to help you level up your marketing game. Tune in and transform your advertising approach today!

In this episode, The BIG Mistake We Made with a FREE Trial... and How You Can Avoid It, we’re sharing the real story behind a free trial offer that didn’t go as planned and the valuable lessons learned from it. Dance studio owners often think free trials are the perfect way to attract new students, but there are pitfalls to consider. We’ll dive into why our free trial offer missed the mark, what we learned about crafting offers that actually convert, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes. If you’re thinking about a free trial or reworking your studio’s offer, this episode is packed with insights to help you build offers that attract the right families and boost enrollments effectively.

In this episode, The Real Limits of Brick-and-Mortar Dance Studio Advertising, we dig into the unique challenges that dance studio owners face when marketing within a local area. With targeting being critical, we’ll discuss how to identify the right radius for your ads to avoid wasted budget on audiences too far away to engage. You’ll also learn why it’s beneficial to pace your ad spend strategically and how to avoid over-saturating your audience. Plus, we’ll cover what to do when your ad creative starts to “fatigue”—that moment when it stops capturing attention. Tune in for actionable tips on how to maximize your reach and keep your advertising fresh while driving local results.