Burning Questions, Honest Answers: Hiring & Retention Truths From the Trenches

In this raw and revealing episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by Inner Circle mentor Sharon Uyar and Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese to answer your biggest hiring and retention questions. 

From past hiring mistakes to evolving leadership styles, these three seasoned studio pros dig into what actually works (and what definitely doesn’t) when it comes to building a team that carries the mission with you. 

Whether you're hiring your first teacher or leading a 40-person team, this episode will challenge you to think differently about culture, accountability, onboarding—and why that "perfect fit" might still need more training than you think. 

You’ll hear: 

• How hiring based on values beats hiring based on skills 

• The team-damaging mistake Olivia kept repeating—and what finally stopped it 

• Why some of your best hires might still take a full year to onboard 

• How to coach high-achieving team members without burning them out 

• The real reason your "quietest" staff member might be your biggest red flag 

• Creative strategies for hiring in tough markets or rural areas 

• Why collaboration and communication matter more than perfection  

If you’re tired of doing it all and ready to build a team that grows with you—not just works for you—this episode is your next step. 

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