Assemble Dance Studio Coaching

I am super excited about today's episode, I sat down with my business bestie that you should all know by now, Jen Dalton! Jen has created an incredible studio owner conference called "The Business of Dance" that I couldn't possibly recommend enough to studio owners. We sit down to talk about the WHY she created this event, what benefits studio owners get out of these events &...

Ever wondered my process on hiring new teachers!? Well, now you have it! In this episode, I take you through my EXACT process on how I go about hiring new teachers, where to start, the interview process... all of it! We touch on what I look for in a resumé, my absolute NO's and how to get yourself the BEST team members who want to stick around for years to come!

Last week, we spoke about the importance of retaining your students and this week we are touching on all things tracking! It's all well & good to put plans into action for retaining your students, but is it working? and how do you know? Mariah & I fill you in on why you should be tracking, the benefits of tracking, how we currently track our student numbers and how this information wil...

Welcome back to another episode! Today, I am filling you in on how consistency within your studio boosts student retention. I give you my strategies that INCREASE the amount of students that stay in my studio... there are so many layers of consistency like: - Consistency in team members - Consistency in your calendar - Consistency in your enrolment process - Consistency in your timetable - Consist...

Are you a dance teacher considering opening your own studio? Are you a new studio owner in your early planning stages? Are you a studio owner who just wants to check in & make sure you're on track? Or maybe are you a well established studio owner and you're ready to expand? This episode is for you! I chat you through my best tips & strategies to starting your own dance studio, we t...

In today's episode, I chat you through how I deal with industry drama! Maybe there is some animosity between studios in your area? Here is my best tips to get yourself OUT of the toxicity. Want to learn more from me!? Join me for my May masterclass "How to retain your students for years to come" on the 2nd May 9:30 - 10:30am AEST! You will learn my top tips for studio consistency to...

In today's episode, we are jumping into all things lesson planning! I have SO many tips to help you introduce, structure & get your team thriving with lesson plans. It's all well & good learning new tips & tricks about growing your studio through marketing, social media etc. but at the end of the day, you need to make sure your end product (in this case being dance classes) are...

We are onto our next day in the life episode & this one is a day in the life with me! We get VERY real & honest in this episode about navigating this period of dance studio ownership for me. Questions answered: What is my role? What do I want to be doing? Is there a typical day in my life? What are the non-negotiable tasks? Do I have a favourite work day of the week? When I get on the comp...

In today's episode and in line with our April monthly masterclass, we are chatting about CURRICULUM!  This is something we use to help with class cohesion, teacher check ins, teacher on-boarding/class prep & it allows for creativity in the classroom!  We touch on:  What a curriculum is The difference between a syllabus & a curriculum How to create your own Keeping your teach...

We are onto our next day in the life episode! Today I am interviewing my marketing manager, Mariah about her typical day in the life... or if there is even a typical day... I ask her: Is there a typical day in your life? What are the non-negotiable tasks? What you get on the computer, what is the first thing you do? How do you stay on top of your tasks? What does a Monday look like for you? Join u...

In today's episode, Mariah & I are talking about our 3 marketing FAILS! Yes, that's right - our fails!  We always jump on the podcast and teach you guys all of our successes, what we have learnt and how you can apply it to your studio but in this episode we wanted to talk about our FAILS! We all make mistakes and I think it's so important we share ours with you!  We hope you get a li...

You need to start building those email lists! Email marketing is KEY to getting new students through your doors & retaining current students!  In today's episode, Mariah & I touch on: What is email marketing? How to get started Benefits for your studio Top Tips & Strategies Want to learn more about marketing!? Join us for our March masterclass "Elevate Your Marketing Strategy" on...

In today's episode, we are bringing you a Listener Q+A!  This one was VERY close to home haha, literally the EXACT same situation I was in middle of last year! When buying a studio, we need to try and find that balance of keeping old traditions & bringing your own into the studio! This is something that I now have first hand experience and I have a lot of ideas and a lot of things to say!...

This is new series I am really excited about bringing to the podcast!  I always find "Day in the life's" so interesting so I hope you love to hear mine & my teams! Today I am interviewing my studio manager, Nicola about what her typical day in the life... or if there is even a typical day... I ask her:  Is there a typical day in your life?  What are the non-negotiable tasks?&nbs...

I am taking it back a little bit for this episode! When we recorded this episode, we were two weeks post concert day and we had SO many thoughts! We touch on:  What worked? What didn't work? Things we will change moving forward Thing we will add  If you want to get some insight into how we run our shows, maybe spark some new ideas for you to include or change for your future shows, this...

In today's episode, I am joined again by my studio manager & marketing manager to chat about our weekly management meetings and casual teaching staff meetings! We touch on:  How we run our weekly team meetings What we include in our weekly meetings (who brings what information) Things we plan to change in 2023 Meeting structure with studio teachers Don't forget - if you want to learn more...

Today is a LONG one but a goodie!  I sit down with my management team to chat about how we work together week to week, who is responsible for what, our strengths & weaknesses and what we plan to change in 2023!  My management team consists of myself, my marketing manager, my studio manager and my office manager.  I hope this episode gives you insight into our days and how we all...

With one workshop for January down, we are now getting ready for our second & last workshop for January!  This workshop is ALL about ACTION! Putting those plans into work and not just leaving them in your notebook to forget about.  We will be touching on: Marketing & Social Media (with my Marketing Manager, Mariah) Team Training Put your plans into ACTION! Creating consistency an...

In today's episode, I am chatting to you about what I am excited about for 2023! Including my own studio, Assemblé and predicted trends!

In today's episode, we are getting a little bit personal and touching on my year in review as a Dance Studio Owner.  The accomplishments, highlights, struggles and what I am most excited about for 2023!  I hope you can listen to the questions and ask yourself the same to really reflect on this incredible year!

In today's episode, I am sat down with my Studio Manager, Nicola to chat about how we met, how she became the studio manager and what her role entails!  If you are thinking about hiring a studio manager!? This episode is for you!  Want to join me for my January Planning & Action workshops!? https://assembledancestudiocoaching.com/januaryworkshops/

Boy oh boy... today I am letting you all in on a MASSIVE project I have in the works for 2023!  I am so excited to shift my offerings in a way that I think will best suit you all!  A recap on what's in store for 2023:  Masterclass Membership:  Once a month masterclass based on a topic of my choice! You can sign up for a one off or purchase a monthly membership where you can wil...

In today's episode, I sit down with my marketing manager Mariah to chat about building your engagement on social media to in turn bring you more students and retain current students!  We touch on:  Key businesses/people who know the ins & outs of the platform and will let you know of ALL the changes being made! How to stay aware & open-minded Staying across your stats Speaking to...

In today's episode we are chatting about the info pack or the welcome pack as we call it!  Let me fill you in on how you can use your info pack to re-target them and turn them into students.  We will touch on:  - What is the info pack? - How to create & set up a info pack - Important information that needs to be included - Tips & Tricks to capture that audience and re-target...

Today's episode is all about increasing your profit! There are, of course, the usual ways of bringing in money like - class fees, private lessons, occasional workshops but we are going to touch on ideas you may have not thought of yet:  Camps Limited Edition Merch Drops Constant Uniform Pieces Studio Hire Multiple Performances  + MORE!