The Dance CEO Podcast

In this episode, Andy Seeley shares his journey from sports coaching and owning a kids' activity center to founding Creatively Disruptive. He discusses the importance of mindset, strategic planning, building effective teams, and maintaining a long-term vision to grow and sustain successful dance and activity businesses.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The importance of mindset and long-term vision in business
• Strategies for building effective teams and delegating
• The role of data and math in setting business goals
• Balancing passion with business acumen in kids' activity centers
• Adapting to economic cycles and making hay while the sun shines

LINKS

Creatively Disruptive Website - https://creativelydisruptive.com

Creatively Disruptive Facebook - https://facebook.com/creativelydisruptive

Creatively Disruptive Instagram - https://instagram.com/creativelydisruptive

YouTube Channel - Creatively Disruptive - https://youtube.com/@creativelydisruptive

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/andyseeley

Twitter - https://twitter.com/andyseeley

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Creatively Disruptive

10:44 The Journey of Entrepreneurship in Kids' Activities

18:27 The Importance of Team Building and Support

30:25 Balancing Passion and Business in Dance Education

34:09 Building a Successful Ecosystem

34:56 The Importance of Delegation

35:51 Driving Towards Goals

38:23 Navigating Challenges

40:15 Maximizing Opportunities

43:06 Setting Long-Term Goals

46:29 The Role of Teamwork

48:51 Investing in Professional Help

50:58 Creating a Roadmap for Success

55:46 Mindset and Value Perception

59:42 Being the CEO of Your Life

Audra Queen reflects on how people pleasing impacts dance business owners, sharing personal insights and practical strategies to set healthy boundaries, overcome fears, and create a balanced, authentic life.

Highlights

• The impact of people pleasing on dance business growth
• Strategies for setting healthy boundaries
• Overcoming fears of rejection and loss
• The importance of self-awareness and self-care
• Practical steps to shift from people pleasing to authentic living

Resources

Curiosity Call with Audra Queen

Chapters

00:00The Challenge of People Pleasing in Dance

02:43Overcoming Fear and Setting Boundaries

05:39The Importance of Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

08:07Curating Relationships and Access to Your Time

11:19The Journey to Healthy Yes and No

14:16Embracing Change and Personal Transformation

17:06Celebrating Progress and Moving Forward

Audra Queen reflects on how people pleasing impacts dance business owners, sharing personal insights and practical strategies to set healthy boundaries, overcome fears, and create a balanced, authentic life.

Highlights

• The impact of people pleasing on dance business growth
• Strategies for setting healthy boundaries
• Overcoming fears of rejection and loss
• The importance of self-awareness and self-care
• Practical steps to shift from people pleasing to authentic living

Resources

• Curiosity Call with Audra Queen

Chapters

00:00The Challenge of People Pleasing in Dance

02:43Overcoming Fear and Setting Boundaries

05:39The Importance of Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

08:07Curating Relationships and Access to Your Time

11:19The Journey to Healthy Yes and No

14:16Embracing Change and Personal Transformation

17:06Celebrating Progress and Moving Forward

Are you struggling to get dancers onboard or hesitant to sell your services? In this episode, dance CEO expert Audra Queen shares powerful insights into how scarcity mindset—particularly prevalent in the dance world—holds back growth and success. Learn how to shift your mindset, serve more effectively, and create a thriving dance business.

• The core characteristics of the scarcity mindset among dancers
• How limiting beliefs around money, time, and worth impact sales
• Personal stories of overcoming scarcity and implementing mindset shifts
• Practical strategies to meet dancers where they are and remove barriers
• The importance of leading by example in service-based businesses
• Details about the upcoming free Balance Dance CEO Schedule Reset workshop
• Why investing in your mindset is crucial for sustainable growth

• Balance Dance CEO Schedule Reset Workshop — Free, April 7th, Zoom
• Curiosity Call — No Hard Sales Chat To See If I am Able To Support You On Your Journey

• Instagram - @TheDanceCEOCoach
• Email - [email protected]

Remember, your mindset around scarcity or abundance directly influences your capacity to serve dancers and grow your business. The shift begins now—take action, invest in yourself, and lead by example to unlock your full potential.

Are you putting everyone else before yourself? It's time to flip the script!

In this episode, we dive into the crucial need for dance professionals to prioritize themselves in order to achieve true success. Remember, self-care isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity!

The conversation delves into the importance of prioritizing oneself in the dance world, challenging the culture of putting oneself last, and the impact of personal focus on professional success. It also explores the depth of self-care and the significance of addressing personal challenges for sustainable growth.

Highlights

• Prioritize Yourself for lasting success
• Sustainable Shift

Links

Instagram

Youtube Podcast

The Dance CEO Coach

Chapters

• 00:00 The Importance of Prioritizing Yourself
• 05:09 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
• 11:13 The Depth of Self-Care

In this episode, the host - Audra Queen, discusses the concept of a 'trust recession' impacting businesses, especially in the dance industry.

As trust declines, it's becoming harder for businesses to convert potential clients. The rise of online businesses and AI has made trust a scarce commodity.

To combat this, the host suggests being genuine, consistent, and transparent.

Building long-term relationships rather than seeking immediate transactions is crucial. Dance entrepreneurs should offer more face-to-face interactions and engage authentically with their community to rebuild trust and ultimately achieve business growth.

What are you thoughts about the Trust Recession and how to navigate it?

Let me know via one of the ways below:

Instagram @thedanceceocoach

Email: [email protected]

www.thedanceceocoach.com

In this episode of Season 4, I answer the question "what happened to the rest of season 3?!" It's a story worth listening to.

I share the details of my personal challenges and the mistakes I made in my business along the way.

If you've been following along, thank you and thanks for continuing to be here even after a pause.

If you're not so interested in the story, no worries. Just skip ahead to the next episode! It's one you definitely don't want to miss.

Also...we just launched the youtube version of this podcast! You can go there by clicking here to watch this episode instead of just listening. Make sure to subscribe and follow!

What did you think of this episode? Let me know by contacting me via the following methods:

DM on Instagram: @thedanceceocoach

Email [email protected]

www.thedanceceocoach.com

So excited to share with you this weeks episode guests, Kristen Fraclas & Hannah Schayes, co-hosts of the Abun(dance) Podcast. In this dicussion we talk through the process of how their podcast came to be, their dance backgrounds and next steps for each of us. If you've wondered what it's like to be a podcast host, especially in the world of dance, this is the episode for you. 

Highlights:

• How a traditional dance path can lead to unexpected careers
• What it's like starting and hosting a dance podcast
• What's ahead for the future

Links/Free Resources:

Laban Notation

The Dance CEO Society™ Community

Follow & Connect:

@abundance_podcast

@kristen_faraclas

@hannah_schayes

@thedanceceocoach

[email protected] 

Today's epsiode dives into why clarity isn't coming, how to stop forcing it to come and what to do instead to make it a more easeful process. 

Speaking from personal experience of trying to force clarity for years in all areas of my life, the shift into ease and trusting the process has been a game changer. And I invite you to do experience the same transformation I have. 

Topics Discussed:

• What it means when the clarity isn't coming
• What you can do to get ready for when the the clarity comes
• What to do when you feel in a holding pattern

Learn More:

The Dance CEO Society

Follows & Contacts:

@thedanceceocoach

[email protected]

Guest Shaté L. Hayes and I get real about the hustle culture and how it can lead to an entirely new career path, and what to about it. We also chat all things sustainable in your career and how strategy plays a key part in that. Join us to hear Shaté's journey that might seem familiar at first and then takes an unexpected turn. 

Guest Bio:

From professional dancer/choreographer to adjunct dance professor teaching her students how to build sustainable careers to full-time career coach turned career program exec for EdTech organizations—Career Steward Founder, Shaté Hayes, has mastered the art of building a career on her own terms. Now, she's a career strategist and storyteller who helps creatives replace their job and income through consulting or independent contract work. If you’re ready to ditch the traditional 9-5, she can help you build a career on your own terms, too.

Highlights:

• Why hustle isn't sustainable
• The benefits of choosing dance in college
• All the ways dance has helped us each build a unique career path

Links/Free Resources:

 www.careersteward.co

Light My Career Freebie

The Dance CEO Society™ Community

Dance CEO Masterclass Series

Follow & Connect:

@careersteward

@thedanceceocoach

[email protected]