Today we are digging in deep on the subject of managing poor performance in your team.

In this week's episode, Jane and Mel discuss how, when and why you need to manage poor performance with insights into:

- Looking out for the early warning signs of poor performance and when to jump in

- Strategies to prevent poor performance in the first place

- How much time and resources you should be spending on poor performing team members, and your role as a leader in doing so

The dynamic duo also chat about the steps in addressing a performance issue and more!

Welcome to Episode #2 of our brand new podcast series, "At The Barre" with your special guest hosts, Jane Grech and Melanie Gard. This is the podcast for dance studio owners, by dance studio owners. Jane Grech and Melanie Gard both run successful dance studios of their own, while also raising families and navigating the ups, downs and inbetweens of being a business owner - and they have a whole lot of fun along the way!

Jane and Melanie share a unique insight into the world of the dance studio owner, and each week will dive into the very real issues, challenges and changes that are facing the business owners and teachers in our industry every day.

In this not-to-be-missed episode, Jane and Mel dive into the duality of motherhood and dance studio ownership. The due get raw and real around the challenges, the rewards, the balance, the blend and the tension that is necessary to keep your personal and professional sides fulfilled and thriving.

Jane Grech and Melanie Gard both run successful dance studios of their own, while also raising families and navigating the ups, downs and inbetweens of being a business owner - and they have a whole lot of fun along the way! 

Episode one in this 8-part series is all about “Looking Sideways” as a dance studio owner when it comes to dealing with your own competitors.

In 2018, more than ever it is becoming increasingly difficult to tune out from social media and online hype around what other dance studios are doing. Whether it’s the studio around the corner, or on the other side of the world, chances are that every time you are logging onto Facebook or Instagram, you’re face-to-face with dozens of other dance studios.

And it almost always feels as though they are doing a better job.

In today’s episode, Jane and Melanie dig deep into those feelings of doubt, and imposter syndrome that can take hold when you are constantly comparing yourself and your studio to others around you, and why it’s crucial to make a conscious decision that combats your comparison-itis.

The pair also chat about how to deal with copycats in business (including when and how to say something, and when to simply let it go), and how to ethically draw inspiration from others in business to grow and evolve as a dance studio owner.

You won’t want to miss what these extraordinary studio owners also have to share when it comes to dealing with your most local competitors, and how an abundance mindset has proven to make a world of difference to them during those times when it seems like there is a dance studio popping up on every corner.

Join Clint as he chats with the amazing Anna Bennett to unlock the secrets behind using Pintrest to market your dance studio. If you're ready to take your social media to the next level, then get ready to move beyond Facebook and Instagram, and start investing some time where your ideal dance moms are glued to the screen - yes, it's Pinterest Time!

Over the next 60 minutes, you'll hear from four world-class dance studio owners who are making a big impact in their communities while building profitable businesses that provide them and their family with great life quality.

During our Dance Studio Owner Power Hour, our dance studio owner guests discuss:

+ How Angela went from 40 to 400 students in her studio.
+ How to make the transition from dance teacher to dance studio CEO.
+ How to stand out from the huge amount of competition in your area.
+ How to build a team that fills in your gaps (your weaknesses).
+ How to create a customer experience that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

And so much more!!

Over the next 90 minutes, you'll hear from four world-class dance studio owners who are making a big impact in their communities while building profitable businesses that provide them and their family with great life quality.

During our Dance Studio Owner Power Hour, our dance studio owner guests discuss:

+ How to delicate those tasks that you think no one else can do even if you don't have the budget.
+ Why some studios grow rapidly while others quickly sink.
+ The importance of knowing what your ""Zone Of Genius"" is and how to step more into it - doing more of the things you love.
+ How to deal with the pressures of having a family at home and growing a thriving studio.
+ The ingredients to building large boys only and adult programs in your studio.
+ How to create values for your studio that help build your vision.
+ 5 retention strategies that you can implement today into your studio so that you create a WOW experience for your dance families.
+ How to transition from a dance teacher to your studio owner.
+ The process of setting and achieving your 90-day goals.

And so much more!!

Today's special guest Dance Studio Owner, Kim Ritchie shares:

- How she went from 83 students to over 300 students in just 12 months.
- Her process for building her admin team.
- The shift in her mindset that changes everything in her business.
- A few key systems she has implemented which have made her life easier as a studio owner.

AND So Much More!

You are going to love this interview with Dance Studio Owner, Shannon Clayborn where she opens up about:

- The biggest thing she did in the last 12 months to grow her studio 60%.
- #1 lesson when it comes to running a successful dance studio.
- How she stands out from the rest of the studios in her area.
- Her secret sauce when it comes to her ballet and preschool programs

AND So Much More!

Enjoy this interview with Courtney where she discusses:

- How she got through her biggest challenges as a studio owner.
- Her process for getting more students into her studio.
- The SNAP special sauce - what they do in their studio that is like no other.
- Her tips for growing a studio the smart way!

AND So Much More!

Enjoy this interview with Studio Owner, Devon, where she opens up about:
- Her dance studio owner journey to date and the catalyst that made her go from a studio owner to the CEO!
- How to automate your systems and make tech your friend no matter who tech savvy you are!
- The way her studio stands out from the rest of the dance studios in her local area.
- Her process for working with her team to ensure she can spend loads of time with her son.

PLUS... The things she does inside her studio to WOW her students and parents.