Today I share the 5 Mistakes that I see Studio Owners make that are costing them time and money. From embracing the wrong advice to messing up your Meta ads, we can all do better - so let's go!

If you're ready to work with me as your coach be sure to visit www.gingerhaithcox.com to book your complimentary 15-minute consult call. 

John Wesley, the founder of the United Methodist church gave a sermon in the 1800s entitled, The Use of Money and I found the message so much with me that I had to share it! You see, his wisdom applies to us all and helps us frame our relationship with money and how to use it in our lives and even our businesses. 

By making intentional choices and becoming good stewards of money, we can grow in wisdom, wealth, and philanthropy. 

If you're ready to work with me as your coach be sure to visit www.gingerhaithcox.com to book your complimentary 15-minute consult call. 

It's time we get it together, financially speaking. We don't need to wait unti the new year or for tax season to make changes and get on track for better financial health. Today, I talk to you about my 5 Financial Fixes for Dance Studio Owners to help you move on to brighter days ahead. Let's dive in and learn practical ways to pay yourself, cut back on over spending and pay off our debts for good.

I'm happy to announce that I've opened up more spaces on my calendar for new coaching clients! If you're ready for a transformation, head over to https://www.gingerhaithcox.com/coaching and apply to get started today. 

Today I talk with Jill Tirone about Dance Studio websites and how to optimize them for lead generaton to get new students in your doors and experiencing your programs.

About Jill

For over 15 years as the the Digital Content and Community Manager at Revolution and DanceStudioOwner.com, Jill has been empowering studio owners to be creative and innovative with their online digital marketing efforts. The blending of her artistic and administrative backgrounds gives Jill a unique advantage. With a degree in Dance Education from the University of New York at Buffalo and years of in-studio teaching experience, she understands what it takes to schedule classes, run rehearsals, and direct shows. 

Free resource mentioned on this episode: https://www.dancestudioowner.com/public/website-design-checklist.cfm

If you're ready to work with me as your coach be sure to visit www.gingerhaithcox.com to book your complimentary 15-minute consult call. 

Friends, I've done some work behind the scenes, and I wanted to share what I've been up to! After a year of running this podcast and two years of coaching clients, I've learned a thing or two about my niche and how I can best serve you. Let's use this process that I just underwent to inspire you to figure out what it is you do best, and how you can maximize your time by focusing on a less broad approach. 

And, I'm happy to announce that I've opened up more coaching spots for Dance Studio Owners just like you. Take the information you've learned on the podcast, apply it and take action with a coach that will encourage you every step of the way. Visit https://www.gingerhaithcox.com/coaching to get started. 

What do we do when our feelings get hurt? How do we process the hurt and dissappointment from other's decisions and our own mistakes? Today's episode reframes these feelings and thoughts in a new way - I talk about how it is our job as business owners to take care of our own thoughts and feelings and stop blaming others for how we feel. 

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In today's epidsode, I speak with Grace Mayfield, Dance Studio Owner for over 40 years, about her experiences, successes, and lessons learned. Grace is the founder of Hamilton Academy of the Arts. 

About Grace

A graduate of the University of Louisiana with a BS in Business Administration and a minor in choreographic design. Advanced studies in dance at Texas Women’s University. Founder of Hamilton Academy of the Arts since 1981. Grace served as a Dance Educator for 15 years with the St. Landry Parish School Board, working with Special Needs Children. She served as the president for the Louisiana Alliance for Dance. Served on dance grants review panels locally, statewide and nationally. She’s been appointed to many boards and commissions. . The City of Lafayette has named June 9th as Hamilton Academy of the Arts Day for her many years of service in the community. She was the first female of color to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Louisiana, College of the Arts.

She also founded Hamilton Academy Performance Company in 1988 and they have performed for tens of thousands of people locally and throughout the US at festivals, conferences and other events. Grace and Her business has received numerous local, state and national awards. Grace has been a guest speaker for many events. As a dance advocate she has been an invited guest on all local CBS, ABC and FOX news affiliates. Her company has sponsored many events highlighting the importance of dance in our community. She continues to be and advocate for Arts and Culture and a living legend in her community for over 40 years.

She is celebrating Season 44 on June 10, 2025 and was selected as one of the 12 Studios of color for the docuseries And the Beat Goes On, a beautiful series capturing the story of these hidden gems across the US. Grace also has a children’s book that she’s currently working on.

Today's episode is special because I'm the one being interviewed! My podcast editor, Dustin Ciano, asks me about my journey as an entrepreneur and as a leader. Dustin saw my studio first hand as my Manager of Business Operations at Modern Motion. Believe it or not, he was hired about two weeks before the closures of the COVID-19 Pandemic and we naviagated the ups and downs of money, staff, online and outdoor classes, and customer communication. Beyond that, we worked together with the other members of my amazing team to build a strong business.

I hope that bits of my journey will encourage or even inspire you along your way. 

Have you been in the position of wanting to close your business and start fresh? Maybe you've been faced with the prospect of relocating and needing to figure out if its worth it to start over from square one with building a business.

In today's episode, I talk with Vickie of Kidz Gym and Dance about her experience of closing her business and then starting over after raising a family. Her studio journey shows us that starting over can be possible and profitable, and that you have the chance to reset and fix all the things you wanted to get to the first time around. 

About Vickie

Victoria Szeplaki, owner of Kidz Gym and Dance, holds a BFA in Dance Education from the University of the Arts, with Training in the Vaganova/Kirov Syllabus, and a degree in Elementary Education from Caldwell College with Advanced Standng. Victoria holds a Level 3 Certification (highest level) in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT). Victoria studied extensively with Gabriella Taub Darvash in the Vaganova/Kirov Curriculum, in NYC. Victoria also studied at the Broadway Dance center, NYC, Burklyn Ballet Theater in Vermont, Pennsylvania School of Ballet, Philadelphia, and New jersey School of Ballet. Her instructors included Frank Hatchett, Judith Fugate, Cherie Noble, Lupe Serrano and many more.

Her vast performing experience includes Whitney Ballet Company, Burklyn Ballet Company, and Classical Ballet of Northern Virginia. Jazz and Tap performances in "Las Vegas Revue", "Best of Broadway", and "World Cruising Tour" in Japan. Her Musical Theater experience includes shows such as Will Rogers Follies, Fiddler on the Roof and Funny Girl at the Bucks County Playhouse.

Victoria's teaching experience includes over 30 years of teaching dance throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including being on the faculty of Broadway Dance Center with Frank Hatchett and the University of the Arts with Andrew Pap. Victoria was the Artistic Director of the Allworthy School of Dance located in Flemington NJ for 10 years. She has been, and currently is, the Director of the River Ballet Company for 20 years. Victoria is a Paraprofessional at South Hunterdon Elementary School in the Preschool Classroom.

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