The Visibility Podcast

By Melissa Rose - Business Coach for Studio BusinessesBusiness Entrepreneurship Marketing

The Visibility Podcast episodes

July 21Realtors: If AI and Google Can't Figure Out Who You Are, Neither Can Your Clients
Is your brand sending one clear message... or five different ones?
If you've ever felt like your marketing isn't working, your website isn't converting, or Google and AI don't seem to understand what you do, this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa introduces the first pillar of her Consistency Framework: Brand Consistency.
Most business owners think they have a visibility problem, when in reality, they have a consistency problem.
Your business name, logo, colors, tagline, website, and primary offer all work together to tell Google, AI, and your ideal clients exactly who you are and why they should choose you. When those pieces aren't aligned, your message becomes confusing, and confused businesses don't get found.
Melissa also shares the four areas of consistency every business owner should evaluate:
Brand Consistency – Is your name, visual identity, tagline, and core offer consistent everywhere?
Business Logistics – Are your address, phone number, email, website, and business information accurate and matching across every platform?
Messaging Consistency – Does your messaging clearly communicate who you serve, what you do, and why you're different?
Marketing Consistency – Are you showing up regularly with valuable content?
The truth? Most entrepreneurs spend all their energy trying to post more content while overlooking the first three areas that make their marketing effective in the first place.
If you're ready to become the go-to option in your community, start by making sure your brand tells one clear, consistent story.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why brand consistency matters more than you think
The four pillars of a consistent marketing strategy
Common branding mistakes entrepreneurs make
How inconsistency hurts your visibility with Google and AI
A simple audit you can do today to strengthen your online presence
Ready to take the next step?
Book a complimentary Discovery Call to discuss your visibility strategy, or explore Melissa's Google Business Profile Optimization service to create a clear, consistent online presence that helps you get found by the right people.
Because before people can choose you...
They have to understand you.
Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.
Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her partner, loving on her five amazing kids, hiking the trails, or digging in the dirt, because growth, in business or in life, always starts at the roots.
13 min
July 13The Money Conversation Every Business Owner Needs to Have with Linda Hunt of SumSolutions
What if your pricing problem... isn't actually a pricing problem?
So many business owners believe that charging more will finally solve their financial frustrations. But if you've raised your rates and still feel overworked, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly second-guessing yourself, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Melissa sits down with financial strategist and The Money Conversation author, Linda Hunt, to explore the hidden issues that keep service-based businesses stuck. From scope creep and weak boundaries to nervous system capacity and business structure, Linda shares why profitability starts long before you send the invoice.
If you're ready to stop working harder for the same results and start building a business that truly supports your value, don't miss this episode.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why pricing problems often aren't pricing problems at all
• The real reason raising your rates doesn't always increase profits
• How your business structure impacts your confidence and decision-making
• Why scope creep is a symptom, not the root problem
• What nervous system capacity has to do with running a successful business
• How to create a business that supports sustainable growth instead of burnout
Connect with Linda Hunt:
Website: https://www.sumsolutions.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaahunt/
Book: The Money Conversation: Speak the Truth. Set the Standard. Get Paid Without Apology.

Ready to become the go-to option in your industry?
If you're wondering whether your marketing, messaging, website, or Google presence is helping, or hurting, your visibility, schedule a Visibility Audit with Melissa.
Together, you'll uncover what's working, what's holding you back, and the next best steps to grow your business with confidence.
If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who needs to hear this conversation.
Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.
Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her partner, loving on her five amazing kids, hiking the trails, or digging in the dirt, because growth, in business or in life, always starts at the roots.
29 min
July 06Win Local Visibility Without Posting Every Day with Donna Leyens inside the Pumpkin Planners Rock Facebook Group
What if your marketing doesn't need more... it just needs to be more relevant?
In this special episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa shares a live interview from the Pumpkin Planner Rock Facebook group with business strategist Donna Leyens. (you can get in the group FREE and see other great interviews as well.)
Together they explore one of the biggest questions business owners are asking today:
How do we stay visible in an AI-driven world?
The answer isn't chasing every new platform or shiny marketing tactic. It's building a strong foundation through clear messaging, a well-optimized Google Business Profile, and becoming the obvious choice in your community.
Inside this conversation you'll learn:
Why your Google Business Profile matters more than ever for AI search
How AI pulls information from Google and other trusted online sources
The difference between being busy with marketing and being effective
Why relevance may be even more important than clarity
Simple ways to simplify your visibility strategy
Practical marketing advice you can implement immediately
Melissa also shares how implementing the Pumpkin Plan framework inside her own brick-and-mortar business helped increase summer enrollment by more than 250% Not by working harder, but by refining her message and focusing on the right customers.
Whether you're a local business owner, service provider, or entrepreneur looking to stand out, this episode will help you stop guessing and start becoming the go-to option in your market.
Resources Mentioned:
• Free Google Business Profile Workshop
• My Visibility Audit
• Complimentary Clarity Call
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who wants to become more visible.

Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.
Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her partner, loving on her five amazing kids, hiking the trails, or digging in the dirt, because growth, in business or in life, always starts at the roots.
56 min
June 29Your Photos Are Speaking Before You Do: Why Branding Photography Matters with Kristina Lynn
Before someone reads your website, watches your videos, or walks through your front door, they've already made a decision about your business.
That decision is based on what they see.
In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa Rose sits down with branding photographer Kristina Lynn to talk about the powerful role visual perception plays in building trust, attracting ideal clients, and positioning yourself as the obvious choice in your industry.
With over 17 years of experience and a background in both marketing and portrait photography, Kristina shares why branding photography is about so much more than beautiful images. It's about creating visuals that tell the right story, communicate your value, and help your audience instantly understand who you are and why they should work with you.
Whether you own a brick-and-mortar business or you're building a personal brand, this conversation will change the way you think about showing up online.
In This Episode We Discuss:
Why people make buying decisions before they ever read a word of your marketing.
The difference between posting random content and using intentional brand imagery.
How your photos influence trust, authority, and perceived value.
Why consistency across your website, social media, and marketing matters.
How branding photography helps attract the right clients—not just more clients.
Common mistakes business owners make with their online images.
The connection between professional photography, confidence, and charging what you're worth.
Why "I'm not photogenic" is one of the biggest myths holding entrepreneurs back.
Memorable Takeaway
Visibility isn't just about being seen. It's about being perceived the way you want to be remembered.
Your photos are one of the fastest ways to communicate who you are, what you stand for, and the experience clients can expect from working with you.
Connect with Kristina Lynn
Website: https://www.kristinalynnphoto.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinalynnphotography
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristinaLynnPhotography/

Ready to Increase Your Visibility?
If you're wondering whether your online presence is communicating the right message, start with Melissa's Visibility Audit.
Together, you'll review your website, Google Business Profile, and social media to ensure your messaging, visuals, and positioning are working together to attract your ideal clients—not confusing them.
Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Visibility Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
Love today’s podcast? 🙌
Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @ms_melissa_rose
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Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.
In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.
Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her partner, loving on her five amazing kids, hiking the trails, or digging in the dirt, because growth, in business or in life, always starts at the roots.
31 min
June 22How We Created Our Best Summer Enrollment in 17 Years
Every business eventually hits a plateau.
You know the feeling. You're working hard, showing up consistently, and doing all the things you've been told to do—but the growth you're looking for just isn't happening.
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's been happening inside my own brick-and-mortar business, The Dancing House.
Over the past year, I've pulled every major growth lever available:
✔️ Increased our prices and positioned ourselves as a premium offering.
✔️ Reduced expenses and improved profitability.
✔️ Tightened operations and systems.
But none of those changes explain why we're experiencing our best summer enrollment in 17 years.
The biggest shift came when I became certified in the Pumpkin Plan framework and used my own business as the test case. Instead of focusing solely on who we are, what we do, and who we serve, I went deeper. I started listening more closely to what our customers were actually saying.
That insight changed everything.
In this episode, I'm sharing:
• The growth levers every business owner should understand
• Why most marketing messages miss the mark
• How customer language can transform your visibility
• The messaging shift that helped drive our strongest summer enrollment ever
• Why clarity beats complexity when it comes to marketing
If your business feels stuck, plateaued, or like you've tried everything, this conversation may help you identify the next lever to pull.
And make sure you listen all the way to the end—I have a special offer exclusively for podcast listeners.
Resources Mentioned:
📖 The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz

If you want to stay compliant, visible, and actually get found: this episode is for you.
Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
Love today’s podcast? 🙌
Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @ms_melissa_rose
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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.
Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her partner, loving on her five amazing kids, hiking the trails, or digging in the dirt, because growth, in business or in life, always starts at the roots.
20 min
June 15From Idea Overload to Revenue: How to Build a Course That Actually Works with Jasmine Jonte
If you’ve ever thought, “I should create a course…” but then immediately felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to even begin, this episode is for you.
Today, I’m joined by Jasmine Jonte, founder and CEO of CRE8TION, and let me just say… she is the real deal.
We dive into the difference between creating a course that simply shares information versus one that actually creates transformation, and why that difference is everything when it comes to results, reputation, and revenue.
We also get into:
When it’s actually the right time to create a course (because yes, timing matters, and most people get it wrong)
How to think about a course as a business asset, not just another thing on your to-do list
And how to use AI the right way, without losing your voice, your value, or your credibility
As a brick-and-mortar business owner myself, I’ll be honest, I’ve dipped my toe into courses, and I have not done it well. This conversation gave me clarity, direction, and honestly… a little tough love in the best way.
Jasmine is direct, she’s thoughtful, and she’s incredibly good at what she does. And around here, we believe clear is kind.
If you’ve been sitting on ideas, spinning your wheels, or wondering if a course is the next right step, this episode is going to help you think about it in a whole new way.
SHORT BIO:
Jasmine Jonte is the founder and CEO of CRE8TION, where she helps top experts turn their knowledge into transformational, revenue-generating programs. She began as a 1st-grade teacher in one of Detroit’s lowest-performing schools, where she learned to make complex ideas simple and engaging. In the online business world, she saw creators struggle with learning design, not expertise, and built CRE8TION to solve that gap. Her Course Flow to Cash Flow™ Method blends instructional design with business strategy to make programs powerful and profitable. Jasmine and her team ghostwrite courses end-to-end, from scripts and slides to workbooks and portals, so clients can stay in their zone of genius. Over six years, she has produced 120 programs and 1,500 lessons for 100,000+ students, generating millions in revenue for leaders like Candy Valentino, Nick Bradley, SUCCESS Enterprises, and Thought Leaders Institute.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
Website: www.cre8tion.co
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasminejonte
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminejonte/
If you want to stay compliant, visible, and actually get found: this episode is for you.
Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Visibility Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
Love today’s podcast? 🙌
Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @ms_melissa_rose
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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.
Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her partner, loving on her five amazing kids, hiking the trails, or digging in the dirt, because growth, in business or in life, always starts at the roots.
38 min
June 08In an AI World, You Need to Stop Doing This.
Everybody is talking about AI.
How to use it.
How to rank in it.
How to get recommended by it.
But what if we're asking the wrong question?
In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa Rose explores one of the most important concepts for businesses in an AI-driven world: consistency.
Because AI isn't inventing businesses to recommend. It's analyzing the information already available and looking for signals of trust, relevance, and expertise.
The businesses that will thrive aren't necessarily the ones posting the most.
They're the ones showing up consistently.
In this episode, Melissa breaks down four ways consistency impacts your visibility:
✨ Consistency in your messaging. Does your business clearly communicate who you serve and what makes you different?
✨ Consistency across platforms. Do your website, social media, Google Business Profile, and online listings tell the same story?
✨ Consistency in your content. Are you creating helpful content that reinforces your expertise over time?
✨ Consistency in your business information. Are your business name, contact information, services, and profiles aligned everywhere online?
If you've been wondering how AI search, Google, social media, and visibility all work together, this episode offers a practical framework that cuts through the noise.
Because in a world filled with algorithms, automation, and AI-generated content, trust still wins.
And trust is built through consistency.
In this episode you'll learn:
What AI search is actually looking for
Why consistency matters more than frequency
The role social media plays in your digital footprint
How inconsistent messaging hurts visibility
What business owners are getting wrong about AI search
Simple ways to strengthen your online presence today
The businesses that will win in the AI era won't be the loudest.
They'll be the clearest, most trustworthy, and most consistent.
If you want to stay compliant, visible, and actually get found: this episode is for you.
Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
Love today’s podcast? 🙌
Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @ms_melissa_rose
Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.
In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.
Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her partner, loving on her five amazing kids, hiking the trails, or digging in the dirt, because growth, in business or in life, always starts at the roots.
22 min
June 0140–60% of Your Marketing Is Probably Wasted with Dave Masovich
If your marketing feels like a lot of effort… with inconsistent results—this episode is for you.
In this conversation with Dave Masovich, we break down the real reason most marketing doesn’t convert—and it’s not because you’re not posting enough.
It’s because you’re missing the strategy behind the message.
Inside this episode, we cover:
✨ The difference between tactical vs. strategic marketing (and why most business owners focus on the wrong one)
✨ Why 40–60% of marketing efforts are wasted—and how to stop the leak
✨ The power of the 80/20 rule (Pareto Principle) in your marketing strategy
✨ The six key places to uncover insights that shape a powerful, resonant message
✨ Why message clarity—not more content—is the real driver of growth
✨ How to create marketing that actually connects, converts, and builds long-term trust
If you’ve been feeling stuck, plateaued, or like your marketing “should be working better than it is”… this episode will shift how you think—and how you show up.
Our Guest Info:
Dave Mastovich is the CEO and Founder of MASSolutions, a growth marketing
consultancy reinventing the way marketing is done. He helps organizations drive growth in
revenue, talent, and engagement by improving how they sell, communicate, market, and align
their people.
Dave is the author of No Bullsh!t Marketing, a #1 Best Seller, and host of the long-running No
Bullsh!t Marketing Show. His approach turns data, behavior, and patterns into practical actions
leaders can use to drive real performance.
Earlier in his career at UPMC, Dave’s marketing leadership helped drive growth from under $1
billion to $10 billion. Today he brings that same mix of cognitive science, 80/20 analysis, and
real-world execution to help organizations grow sales, strengthen culture, and increase
enterprise value.
https://davemastovich.com/
https://massolutions.biz/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmmastovich/

Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
Love today’s podcast? 🙌
Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @ms_melissa_rose
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Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.
In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.

Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her beautiful partner, playing in her garden, or spending time with her five amazing kids,
36 min
May 26The Marketing Lie Business Owners Keep Believing
In today’s world of curated content, polished Instagram feeds, and highlight reels, it’s easy for business owners to believe marketing is all about perception.
But what happens when perception doesn’t match reality?
In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa Rose dives into the powerful difference between perception and truth in marketing, and why both matter if you want to build a trusted, sustainable business.
Melissa unpacks how social media creates perception, why Google Business Profile acts as third-party verification, and how your website bridges the gap between what people see and what people actually experience when they work with you.
If you are a dance studio owner, local business owner, or service-based entrepreneur trying to improve your visibility, marketing, SEO, and client trust, this episode is packed with practical insight and real talk.
Because while social media may get attention… the truth is what gets people to stay.
In This Episode:
The difference between perception and truth in marketing
Why curated social media alone is not enough
How Google Business Profile builds trust and credibility
Why reviews, photos, and client feedback matter more than ever
The role SEO and Google search play in visibility
Why business owners are losing clients without realizing it
How your website should combine perception AND proof
Why visibility is more than just social media marketing
The connection between trust, search, and conversion
How AI and search behavior are changing local marketing
Key Takeaways:
Social media creates perception
Google Business Profile creates verification
Your website bridges the gap between the two
Visibility without trust will not convert
Reviews are one of the most powerful marketing tools you have
Perfect For:
Studio Owners
Brick-and-Mortar Businesses
Local Business Owners
Service-Based Entrepreneurs
Businesses wanting stronger SEO and local visibility
Anyone wanting to improve their Google Business Profile
Melissa’s Google Business Profile Workshop
✨ Live Workshop + Q&A
✨ On-Demand Training Available
✨ Learn how to optimize your Google presence before fall enrollment season
Keywords:
Google Business Profile, Local SEO, Visibility Marketing, Dance Studio Marketing, Small Business Marketing, Business Visibility, Google Reviews, Local Search, SEO Strategy, Brick and Mortar Visibility, Dance Studio Owner, Marketing Strategy, Service Business Marketing, Website Strategy, Online Reputation, ChatGPT Search, Google Optimization
15 min
May 19Dance Studio Marketing Mistakes That Cost You Enrollment with Kristian Altuve of Dance Motion Marketing
If the thought of Facebook and Instagram ads makes you want to throw your phone across the room… this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Melissa Rose sits down with Kristian Altuve of Dance Motion Marketing to talk about dance studio advertising, lead generation, enrollment systems, and what actually works when it comes to marketing a dance studio in today’s world.
But this isn’t just another conversation about running Facebook ads.
Because behind every click, inquiry, and lead is a real person—a busy parent looking for connection, trust, and the right fit for their child.
Together, Melissa and Kristian unpack how dance studio owners can approach marketing more strategically without losing the human side of their business.
They discuss:
Whether Facebook and Instagram ads are realistic for smaller dance studios
Common dance studio marketing mistakes that waste money
Why lead follow-up matters more than most studio owners realize
How to make dance advertising feel authentic instead of salesy
What studio owners should focus on before ever spending money on ads
Why systems and visibility work together
The relationship between organic marketing, Google Business Profile optimization, and paid advertising
How to attract the right dance families—not just more leads
Melissa also asks the questions every studio owner is secretly thinking:
“Do ads actually work?”
“How much money should I realistically spend?”
“Can small studios compete?”
“What if I waste money?”
If you’re a dance studio owner trying to grow enrollment, improve your dance studio marketing, increase visibility, or better understand dance advertising, this episode is packed with practical insight and honest conversation.
About Kristian Altuve:
Kristian Altuve is the founder of Dance Motion Marketing, where he helps dance studio owners build predictable enrollment systems through marketing, lead follow-up, automation, and strategic growth systems. His mission is helping studio owners stop guessing and start growing through clear, repeatable systems that actually work in the real world of running a studio.
Our Guest Info:
Website: https://www.dancemotionmarketing.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dancemotionmarketing/

Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.
Love today’s podcast? 🙌
Take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories. Tag me @ms_melissa_rose
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Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.
In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.

Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her beautiful partner, playing in her garden, or spending time with her five amazing kids,
25 min