Releve Studios director Jodi Shilling is a Dance Performance graduate from Oklahoma City University and is a happily married mother of two young daughters. Jodi and her team are excited to serve and nurture young performers through Releve Studios and their mission is to lift children up through the arts. In this podcast, Jodi shares her insights on: - Juggling the role of being a mother and a business owner at the same time - Stepping up into the leadership role in her business, and the impact it has had on the way her studio runs - Her 3 biggest game-changers from the last 12 months that have seen Releve Studios enjoy rapid growth and success!

At Moore Than Dance, Angela and her team share a mission to provide exceptional training for all of their students. By focusing on the dignity of each person, their nurturing environment allows students to reach beyond their known potential. In today's episode, Angela shares with Clint her top tips on: - Special touches that create a unique customer experience and culture within the studio, - Running a successful program for children with complex needs - The mistakes to avoid when first starting out as a studio owner and loads more.

Aisling is the Founder & Director of 'Primaballet' in Dublin, Ireland as well as the founding director of 'The Ballerina Store". Today she joins Clint to share her experiences when it comes to: - Finding the work/life balance that works for her and her family - How she was able to almost double her number of students in just 12 months - What she would do different if she was starting her business today and loads more.

We all know how impactful a positive customer experience can be, but are we doing the best we can to think outside of the box to ensure everyone who walks through our studio doors is walking away impressed and ready to refer their friends? In today's podcast you will hear from the best in the business when it comes to customer service and learn how your studio can leave an extraordinary impression even when you aren't there.

We have spoken a lot about preschool Dance classes in our previous podcasts with a focus on children aged 3 and older - but have you ever considered the developmental benefits of structuring a dance class for pre-walkers? It may seem like hard work, but Christine Roberts knows first hand the challenges and the benefits that arise when properly teaching toddlers about music. movement and dance. Christine is the founder of 'Nurturing Pathways', a program that brings dance educators and their youngest students together to see remarkable results around the world.

Today's guest is founder of Acrodance, Melissa Klassen. Melissa has extensive experience creating new programs from the ground up for dance studios around the world, and has helped Studio Owners, teachers and students from across the globe to perfect their mental game.

JB Barry and co-founder and Neale Whittaker founded their Hip-Hop group "Phly Crew" when performing together at Luna Park Sydney in 2009. Since those early days Phly Crew has risen to new heights and continues to blow audiences away all across the globe!

Phly Crew have found great success and exposure from Showcasing and teaching Huge workshops across Australia over the last four years, and have built a stellar reputation based on the extra-mile they go to ensure that each and every student is engaged and involved in dance on a personal level.

Special guest Sarah Cordiner is a ‘rags to riches’, ‘anything is possible’ and ‘just get off your behind and make it happen’ educational entrepreneur. She first started in business in the UK at 19 years old with zero business training, $17 in her bank account, no support from her loved ones and a passion that could move planets. In today's podcast Sarah opens up the doors for studio owners era to explore their online options in ways they never even thought were possible.

As president of Lee Milteer, Inc., Career Development Strategists, special guest Lee Milteer the author of “Reclaim the Magic: The Real Secrets to Manifesting Anything You Want” and has just launched her latest book “The Magic of Prayers”.  Lee is here today to empower studio owners to stop taking ‘no’ for an answer, and start making their own magic in business.

If you're looking for tips on building a great relationship with your dancewear suppliers as well as proven ways to build your reputation as an outstanding provider of customer service, then Angela's advice is for you!