The DBO Show

What does it really take to back yourself and make that next big move in business?

In today's episode of the DBO Show, Sarah Marie is joined by Charlotte Rice, a dance and gymnastics business owner who's taking an exciting next step by opening a new venue.

We're talking about ambition, taking calculated risks, making brave decisions and navigating the emotions that come with growing a business.

Whether you're planning your next big move or simply wondering if you're ready for more, this is a conversation to get you thinking about what growth could look like for you.

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What changes when you stop trying to be liked, stop second guessing yourself and start trusting who you are?

In this episode, I’m talking about authenticity, certainty, intuition, the power of being in the right rooms and why enjoying the journey matters just as much as where you’re going.

Because the more you trust yourself, the less permission you need from anyone else!

Send me a DM @louisebroughofficial and tell me what you will do differently as a result of listening to this episode?

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What if confidence isn’t something you need before you take action… but something you build because you took it?

In this episode of The DBO Show, Ashley talks about why waiting to feel ready can keep us stuck in business, how action creates evidence, and why self-belief isn’t knowing everything will work out, it’s trusting yourself to handle it if it doesn’t.

If there’s something you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel quite ready yet, this episode is for you. 💖

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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? ✨

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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.

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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.

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