Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners

Joey Gonzalez is the Global CEO of Barry's, the original cardio and strength interval workout that revolutionized fitness and began the boutique movement.

His Barry's journey started in 2003, and he became CEO in 2015. Since then, Gonzalez has dedicated his life to expanding the brand across the country and around the world, fostering diverse communities across 4 continents. In this Q&A special, Joey shares a behind-the-scenes insight into the growth of Barry's which now welcomes 150,000 people globally through its doors each week.

In this episode, Heather and Patti discuss how dance studio owners can stand out in their community and use their brand to get people through their doors. They also share their favorite strategies for becoming known in the community, and how to make a positive impact on the community by participating in wellness challenges, hosting drop-off parties for parents, and donating their studio space.

In this episode, Heather and Patti share: 1. How to become the go-to studio in your community by elevating your brand 2. Creative ways to use your studio to benefit your community and attract new customers. 3. Strategies for increasing brand awareness and establishing yourself as a leader in the industry.

In this week's episode of CEO Coffee Chat, business besties Heather and Patti discuss the importance of self-love. Our caffeine-fuelled duo dive deep into the need for studio owners to focus on themselves and prioritize their own needs in order to be successful by sharing their own experiences with taking time for rest and reflection, leaning on others for help, and setting realistic goals for both their business and personal lives.

You'll also discover the importance of recognizing that YOU are more than your business, and that taking time to focus on other relationships and your own personal goals is key.

In this episode, you will unpack: 1. Strategies for finding the balance between nurturing your business and nurturing your relationships 2. Heather and Patti's secrets to a successful life for their entrepreneurial spirits 3. How you can structure your studio goals and plans to minimize stress

🤔 What will your business and life look like three years from now? In 2026, how many students will you have? How much revenue will you be generating? What will your profit margins look like? How much paid vacation will you be taking? Join Clint for this bonus episode, where he will show you that by using our proven roadmap to futureproof you studio, you'll be on track to your achieving your ideal business goals (and your ideal life goals!) in 2026.

In this BONUS episode, Clint is joined by Inner Circle member Shawna Kwan who shares her journey in facing the fear of failure to ultimately achieve a million dollar business. "Anything is possible, right? And the thing about it is, once you commit to it and invest in yourself and you're paying money, it's like lighting a fire beneath you." In this episode, Clint and Shawna share: 1. The strategies Shawna implemented to increase her dance studio revenue by more than $250,000 in 2021 2. Tips that dance studio owners can use to create their customer journey for potential students 3. The key systems and processes you need in your dance studio to create freedom in your business and your life 👉 Doors to the Dance Studio Owners Inner Circle are now open - but only until Friday Febraury 3! Apply for this life-changing coaching and support now at dsoa.com/apply

In this exclusive excerpt from the Dance Studio Marketing Playbook, Clint Salter challenges dance studio owners to put their own creative copywriting skills to work to create captivating headlines, fascinate with stories, and build experiences that make people "stop the scroll" in order to attract new students and achieve their 2023 goals. In this podcast special, you will discover: 1. How to create headlines that make people stop scrolling 2. The difference between features and benefits when creating your marketing hook 3. The potential global impact that you can you make by committing to your 2023 dance studio goals Resources: Apply to join the Dance Studio Owners Inner Circle today at dsoa.com/apply

📣 In 2023, Dance Studio Owners must learn how to stand out from the competition through their marketing and offers to avoid attracting the wrong customers. 👉 In this Studio Marketing Playbook excerpt with host, Clint Salter, you will learn how to craft winning marketing strategies to drive business growth and success! You NEED to be marketing 365 days a year to generate new student inquiries and enrollments, and this bonus episode will show you how! In this episode, you will learn: 1. How can you generate an additional $96,000 in revenue for your dance studio in 12 months? 2. What are the key qualities to look for when targeting an ideal customer for your dance studio? 3. What are the best strategies to market your studio 365 days of the year? And SO much more! ✨ For ongoing coaching, training and support in building the dance studio of your dreams (without working 24/7) now is the time to apply to join the Dance Studio Owners Inner Circle - dsoa.com/apply

Learn the secrets to retaining your admin staff and minimizing turnover with guest hosts, Heather and Patti!

In this episode, you will discover: 1. What do you need to know to successfully hire and retain an admin support staff in a dance studio? 2. How can creative studio owners be better organized to support their admin staff? 3. What strategies can be employed to make the admin staff role less stressful and more enjoyable?

"Never stop learning, right?""

Learn how to unlock the potential of your teaching career and discover the secrets of leading teachers to success!

In this episode, guest hosts Heather and Patti share the importance of recognizing different age groups and approaches when it comes to leading teachers to success, including:

1. How to effectively lead and foster success in teachers of different age groups within your studio. 2. What strategies can be used to engage young, eager teachers and help them reach their potential? 3. How to recognize and maximize the unique strengths of senior teachers in order to develop a successful and well-rounded team.

"You need to invest in getting to know who they are as people and what lights their soul on fire. For me, that happens in the interview process."

All too often in our journeys as Dance Studio Owners, the people we are spending the most time talking with, planning for, and reacting to are our Teachers and our Parents. That's why this week, guest hosts Heather and Patti have rolled in early with their coffees in hand, pumped up and energized to be chatting about some of their favourite people of all...their students! In this episode, our caffienated CEOs discuss:

• Strategies for increasing engagement and retention in your preschool classes
• The importance of an entertainment / education balance for your younger dancers
• The importance of routine and consistency in the classroom at all ages
• The impact of creating a relationship with your students

PLUS you'll discover what Heather and Patti consider to be the MOST important classes in your studio. ⭐️ Limited Offer: Register for our FREE 'FastTrack To Full Classes'training series at dsoa.com/fasttrack -- ABOUT CEO COFFEE CHAT: Over 6 value-packed weeks, you're invited to join us every Monday for our 'CEO Coffee Chat' series featuring guest hosts and Inner Circle members, Heather Buelow and Patti Johnston! Join this dynamic duo for some real-talk over coffee each week, and share an inside-look into their world as successful dance studio owners, and DSOA studio growth captains. Heather and Patti will be sharing a deep insight into the important people in and around your business, and sharing the innovative strategies that they have implemented over the years to be among our industry's most inspiring leaders.