What does it actually look like to build more than one business in the dance and fitness world?

In this episode, I sit down with Debbie Despina — a dance costume and apparel designer and a instructor — to talk about what it really takes to diversify your talents and manage multiple income streams.

We get into:

* how she knew when to start her apparel business

* how teaching and designing supported (and sometimes competed with) each other

* what it takes to run two businesses at once

* and why she ultimately chose to slow down one side of her work

This isn’t about doing more for the sake of it.It’s about making smart decisions with your time, energy, and long-term goals.

If you’re a dance or fitness instructor thinking about starting something new — or trying to balance multiple passions — this conversation gives you a real look at what that actually involves.

Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DWebb

Website: https://bio.site/dwebbdesigns

Classes: https://www.despinadance.com/

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