Assemble Dance Studio Coaching

It is that time of year again when we all say: “New year, New me!” We make big plans for ourselves, our business, new ways to make more money, get fit and the list goes on!  But how many times have you fallen short on your new years goals, or snuck back into old ways and habits? It can be a challenge, and feel overwhelming, but I’m here today to help you clarify your goals, and break them down int...

Starting your studio from scratch can feel as if you are climbing Mount Everest. It’s big, daunting, and downright scary! At the end of the day a studio is a business, and when it comes to starting a new business there are a lot of risks involved. So the real question is are you ready to put your best plan into motion, combining your passion for dance with the business world, and ready to climb yo...

Today’s episode is a bit different as this will be my first interview for the BOD Podcast. I have a very special guest today, who is my very own VA , and I will be interviewing her on what it is like to work collaboratively as a VA remotely. The intention of this episode is to give you, the business owner, more insight into what it is like to work with a VA, and learn more about the process of hir...

In this episode I discuss how to capture students attention, and keep them interested for longer periods of time, and how you will have to devise certain techniques within your lesson plans in order to achieve this. I will be giving you an idea of what these techniques look like, so you and your team members can have a stress-free, distraction-free, flowing dance class!

Today I will be discussing how to use time blocking within your schedule, as a way to plan for a perfect week. I  understand why creating a time blocked schedule can seem daunting at first, or even while creating it, but I promise you, once you see your week or even month all planned out before you, with wiggle room for changes along the way, this will bring about some ease for you, knowing exactl...

Enough time is something we all feel we lack, from the seemingly never ending to do list to those big projects or events we want to tackle. In this episode I deep dive into my personal time blocking & time management hacks to keep your head afloat, generating a positive relationship with your day planner. Sit back, relax, and breath out any stress you have with time, because the fact is, time is r...

It’s easy to feel lost amidst the sea of fellow entrepreneurs, business owners and creative individuals. Under the stress of everything your mind may begin to question “Am I even good enough?” You can feel stuck and alone, but I’m here today to tell you that these feelings are completely natural. In today’s episode I’ll dive into the mindset, every entrepreneur should have, either in the early day...

Welcome to the 21st century, where floating cars, live in robots, and time machines may not exist, but technology does plays a big role in our lives, and the success of businesses worldwide. In this episode I will discuss how to use technology to your advantage when promoting, advertising, and setting up your studio, to create your dream business & dance community in your area.

Concert/recital season can seem intimidating, overwhelming, and downright hectic from an outside perspective, but in the midst of the storm, you need to find a way to keep your cool. I’m here today to discuss how to streamline your stress free recital/concert. With so many things to worry about and accomplish, why not take the time to plan in a way that executes each task without you wanting to ri...

Have you told yourself you don’t have time for blog posts, but you desire more students, and a greater presence in the community for your studio? If there’s one thing I have learnt, is that there is no point of having a gorgeous website if you are not posting or making updates on it! Today I speak about the 5 ways blog posts are an inexpensive way to drive traffic to your website, enhance your SEO...

I know you spend so much time creating, organising and releasing your blog posts for your website. So why not get the most out of them and use them in as many ways as possible! Not everyone may have time or will see your posts when first released, so distributing them in multiple ways on multiple platforms can be beneficial for everyone! Today I’m going to let you in on the 4 ways you can repurpos...

Feeling overwhelmed with starting your automated email sequences for your studio? I completely understand! Fear not my friend, as I've got you covered! In this episode of the Business of Dance Podcast, I aim to bring this confusion to an end, and outline the top 5 email sequences needed for your studio to run smoothly, while keep the communication clear with parents, students, and your staff!

After listening to the first episode of the ‘Benefits of Blogging Series’ last week, you may have thought to yourself “How am I supposed to write consistent blog posts on my website while running my studio?” Sounds crazy and impossible, but today I’m going to tell you my 10 secrets to generate consistent posts without you even having to write them!

Running & Owning your own studio will have you taking on several tasks at once. It can feel overwhelming and stressful. In today’s episode I present to you a solution for those needing some extra help, which can give you that peace of mind, knowing certain tasks are taken care of, allowing you to focus your energy on your studio running smoothly. Enter: Virtual Assistance. I dive into detail how o...

Welcome to the Business Of Dance Podcast! In todays introduction episode, Claire O'Shea discusses the mission of the podcast, what one can expect from the show, and a little background from the host herself! Stay tuned for future episodes coming your way!