Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners
Dance Studio Owners Association
Behind every great studio is a story of transformation.
The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and community—created for ambitious studio owners who want more than just tips and tactics.
Hosted by Olivia Mode-Cater, a lifelong dance educator and entrepreneur, each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear from trailblazing studio owners, mentors, and coaches who have been in the trenches, along with candid solo episodes that explore both the personal and professional growth that comes with running a thriving studio.
From scaling systems and boosting profits to building confidence and breaking free from the "starving artist" mindset, this is the podcast that helps you grow your business and keep the magic alive.
Olivia Mode-Cater is CEO of the Dance Studio Owners Association, the world's largest community of studio owners, and helped scale 2 other major dance businesses into leaders in the industry. Known for her expertise in dance education, business growth, and marketing, she has trained thousands of studio owners.
The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and community—created for ambitious studio owners who want more than just tips and tactics.
Hosted by Olivia Mode-Cater, a lifelong dance educator and entrepreneur, each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear from trailblazing studio owners, mentors, and coaches who have been in the trenches, along with candid solo episodes that explore both the personal and professional growth that comes with running a thriving studio.
From scaling systems and boosting profits to building confidence and breaking free from the "starving artist" mindset, this is the podcast that helps you grow your business and keep the magic alive.
Olivia Mode-Cater is CEO of the Dance Studio Owners Association, the world's largest community of studio owners, and helped scale 2 other major dance businesses into leaders in the industry. Known for her expertise in dance education, business growth, and marketing, she has trained thousands of studio owners.
Episodes
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May 13, 2024 • 26min
Hiring, Retention, Results: 3 Tips For Hiring Your BEST Team!
This episode leans into 3 best practices for hiring the right people, onboarding them for long-term retention, and building your dream team.
May 6, 2024 • 25min
Hiring, Retention, Results: Go from Solo-Prenuer to Having Your Dream Team!
This next mini-series is all about hiring the right people, onboarding them for long-term retention, and building your dream team. Lean in to these amazing tips and tricks.
Apr 29, 2024 • 12min
"Do You Have Leaky Bucket Syndrome?" Top 3 Marketing Tips to Boost Numbers!
Do you have leaky bucket syndrome? Did all of your new students drop in their first year? This episode will give you 3 quick marketing tips to boost enrollment and keep your re-enrollnment numbers high!
Apr 22, 2024 • 18min
Keep the Beat: Increasing Retention through Families and Generations
Retention isn't always just focused on the student currently enrolled in classes. It's also focusing on bringing that student's siblings and other relatives into the studio. It's also focusing on how retention trickles down through generations and helps establish a true community feeling within the studio.
Apr 15, 2024 • 21min
Keep the Beat: The Little Things Go a Long Way
In this episode, we're going to hear one of our Inner Circle member's approach to year-round retention strategies and how to embed these strategies into daily practice!
Apr 8, 2024 • 18min
Keep the Beat: Encouraging Retention through Connection
In addition to your systems and processes, you need connection. When people feel connected, they will continue showing up to your classes!
Apr 1, 2024 • 25min
Keep the Beat: Nurturing Retention through Customer Journey
It's not always about how many students you have, it's about how many classes they're taking. It's also not about reaching a certain number of students, it's understanding your profit margins to keep your business sustainable.
Mar 28, 2024 • 17min
BONUS: New Season Planning Intensive
In case you missed the DSOA's free training this week, here's the ONLY way to listen to the replay! Get ready for all the tips and tricks on scheduling, retention, and re-enrollment!
Mar 25, 2024 • 24min
Finding Your Light: How To Leverage Business Partnerships
How to effectively navigate partnerships with local community organizations, schools, and businesses while keeping your studio's mission and brand at the forefront!
Mar 18, 2024 • 27min
Finding Your Light: How to Recognize Your Own Studio ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
In today's episode, Alisa will be talking with IC member Tanya Neary about creating a marketable brand. They are sharing so many tips & tricks on how you can get your studio recognized from anywhere in the world.
