The DBO Show

This week, I’ve been reflecting on a question that I believe every founder needs to ask themselves.

In this episode, I share why I won’t be at our annual summer show this weekend, the lessons I’ve learned about letting go of control and why growth often requires us to release things we’ve become attached to.

We talk about fear, trust, freedom, leadership and what success really looks like when you stop measuring it by revenue alone.

If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your business and living your life, this episode is for you.

✨ MADE FOR MORE ✨

My 3-day live challenge starts next week and is open to founders from any industry.

If you’re ready to stop playing small, redefine what success means to you  and build a business and life that feels aligned, I’d love you to join us.

16th–18th June | Live on Zoom | Recordings available

Save your seat >>> https://louisebrough.co.uk 

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Nobody talks about this part of growth...

The part where your identity shifts. Your standards change. Your capacity expands. The version of you that got here isn’t the version that will get you there.

In this episode, I share some of the biggest lessons I’ve been reflecting on recently, from why being busy is keeping so many DBOs stuck, to why you might be solving the wrong problem in your business.

We’ll talk about capacity, discomfort, leadership, permission, and why the fastest way to grow your business is often to grow yourself first.

If you’re feeling stuck, stretched or ready for more, this episode is for you 🫶🏻

JOIN THE 3-DAY MADE FOR MORE CHALLENGE ⬇️

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What if the thing holding your dance business back isn't your marketing, your pricing or your team... but the systems sitting behind it?

In this episode, I sit down with Jack from Pebble, our headline sponsors at Barcelona, to unpack the hidden friction points that cost DBOs time, energy and growth opportunities.

We talk customer experience, retention, automation and why what got you here won't get you there. Plus why creating a business that can keep working for you, even when you're not available, might be one of the biggest shifts you make.

A huge thank you to Pebble for supporting our Barcelona event  ☺️

If you'd like to learn more about Pebble and see whether it could support your dance business, click below to speak with their team ⬇️

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This week I’m joined by Jessica King from our Boardroom community for a conversation around growth, leadership and building something bigger than the business you’re currently running.

We chat about stepping out of the day to day, trusting your team, creating a bigger vision and the evolution that happens when you stop being the bottleneck in your own business!

Jess also shares the mission behind RDC Dance Teacher Training and why she’s passionate about raising standards within the industry and helping dance teaching become a respected and sustainable career path.

A really honest conversation for any DBO who knows they’re made of more but is still figuring out what that next level looks like.

Connect with Jess⬇️

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We recorded this from the stage at last week's "LIFE-CHANGING" Barcelona Mastermind events!! 

Well worth a listen if you're an aspiring dance or theatre school owner who knows they're capable of more! 

I have a conversation with 4 lovely ladies from our Mastermind about the changes and challenges they've faced when it comes to growing their school!

Want in the room next time? Grab your ticket for The DBO Show LIVE in London on Thursday 6th August.

Not only a night of education - we guarantee you'll leave feeling lighter...seen...and hopefully have a sore jaw from laughing so hard because we like to make business FUN... with a sprinkle of magic! ✨ 

Tickets available now⬇️

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This week’s episode is a little different!

I hosted a live workshop this week  (We had over 350 dance business owners registered and 170 join us live) all focused on one thing… how to actually grow your business this summer!

If you missed it, you can catch the full session here.

Even if you were there live, it’s worth listening again as you’ll pick up what you didn’t the first time!

We cover how to lock in your students before summer, increase your profit without adding more classes and stop being the one holding everything together!

During the live call I went on to share a Mastermind offer we are running. It ends today! (1st May) if you are ready to seriously grow yourself and your business, send us a DM @thedancebusinesscoach and let's chat about your next steps!

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You’ve built a team… so why does everything still depend on you?

In this episode, we’re getting honest about what’s really going on inside your business when your team isn’t taking ownership. Because the truth is, it’s not just a team problem. It’s a leadership gap.

We break down why your team keeps coming back to you for everything, how low standards quietly creep in and what it actually takes to build a team that thinks, leads and drives the business forward without you being involved in every decision!

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why team dependency is costing you more than you realise

• The simple shift that creates instant accountability across your team

• How to define success clearly for every role in your business

• The daily standards that shape your culture and results

• Why stepping into leadership is the real growth strategy

If your business still feels heavier than it should… this is the episode you need.

THE SECRET TO BUILDING YOUR DANCE BUSINESS THIS SUMMER

Tuesday 28th April at 10am! Register now ⬇️ https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/secret-to-summer-success-workshop

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If you feel stuck right now, this might be why.

It’s not your strategy... It’s your identity!

In this episode, I’m breaking down the identity ceiling, the uncomfortable “in-between” stage of growth and why going back to your old way of doing things is what’s actually holding you back.

This is the shift most people avoid.

But it’s the one that changes everything 💖

Missed the latest episode of The DBO Diaries? ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubJemUr9tJc&t=1694s

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In today's episode I share a business/life update that nobody actually asked for but I think there's an important message in there somewhere! 

There will always be lessons to learn if you change your perception and look for them. You grow more through adversity so lean in and know that you're always exactly where you're meant to be🫶🏻

Keep your eyes peeled to register for my free workshop on Tuesday 28th April at 10am - The Secret to Building Your Dance Business This Summer

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If you want to grow your business, you have to grow yourself, and sometimes that means doing things that feel uncomfortable. 

Wether you like it or not, if you're showing up online, you have a personal brand. Every time you like or comment on a post, or share something that resonates with you, you are shaping people's perception of you, so you might as well get intentional about it. 

With so much noise online and with the rise of AI, humanising your business with your unique personal brand is going to be a superpower in 2026!

Catch our latest DBO Diaries episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ubJemUr9tJc?si=rKNijsWmX4otC0Fv

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