Claire O'Shea

Assemble Dance Studio Coaching

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Every week on the Assemblé Dance Studio Coaching Podcast, Claire O’Shea explores & discusses the vision and practical steps to help you grow your dance studio simply & successfully. With practical tips, tricks and strategies Claire discusses what you need to know to grow your business so you can reach more students & become the go to dance studio in your area. Whether sharing her own experience or interviewing fellow experts in the Dance industry, Claire brings to light topics of interest for those with entrepreneurship on the horizon or for the seasoned professional looking to make a change.

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Claire O'Shea

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Latest episode

Jun 17, 2024

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Episodes

#140 | Why you need to implement a curriculum at your studio for ultimate studio growth and dream team success 16.08.2021

Download a FREE copy of my marketing E-Book here: http://assembledancestudiocoaching.com/marketingebook/ On last weeks episode we touched on what you need to ask yourself to see rapid growth in your classes across the studio. That was part 1 - if you haven't listened I would recommend tuning in to that episode first. If you didn’t know already I have been sharing bonus tidbits, templates and video...

#139 | What you need to ask yourself for fast studio growth 09.08.2021

GRAB YOUR FREE COPY OF MY MARKETING E-BOOK HERE! We all know there is more to running an amazing dance studio then posting on social media and emailing with parents. Without creating an exceptional experience in the classroom, we don’t have an amazing product that we can share and grow. If you are a one person show or growing your team, it is so hard to balance the time between all the administrat...

#138 | Overcoming guilt as a Dance Studio Owner 02.08.2021

DOWNLOAD MY FREE MARKETING E-BOOK NOW: http://assembledancestudiocoaching.com/marketingebook/ Like many other DSOs I am a part of a heap of different Facebook groups & dance studio owner communities and something I consistently see coming up or being asked about is how to not feel guilty about not being at your studio? Have you ever had these thoughts before?  How do I manage work/life ba...

# 137 | The six differences between successful and unsuccessful dance studios 26.07.2021

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY OF MY “97 WAYS TO GROW YOUR DANCE STUDIO”  E-BOOK NOW - http://assembledancestudiocoaching.com/marketingebook/ As a dance studio business coach, I speak with and see so many amazing dance studio owners every year. All of my clients generally want to grow or improve in some way obviously, but even as DSOs in the community I am sure you have seen and know amazing DSOs as...

#136 | What I'm doing to prepare for maternity leave 19.07.2021

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY OF MY “97 WAYS TO GROW YOUR DANCE STUDIO”  E-BOOK NOW - http://assembledancestudiocoaching.com/marketingebook/ Well, in case you didn’t know I am pregnant, but by the time you hear this I might already have a little bub! In todays episode I am telling you the steps I put in place for my maternity leave and how you can implement them as well! If you aren’t going on mate...

#135 [On Air Coaching Call] What is worth the money when starting a dance studio? 14.06.2021

In this episode, I sit down with Holly who is just about to open her own dance studio.....brings me back to when I first started, wow.  During the coaching call, I guide Holly into navigating what costs are worth it when starting out & what she can hold back on until her business grows.  16 years ago, Holly went to her first ballet class and fell in love with dance, 3 years ago she f...

#134 [Interview] - Preparing your students physically for unprecedented times with Katie Groven 07.06.2021

Katie Groven is an ACSM certified personal trainer, holistic health coach and two time world champion dancer. She is the creator of dancer-fitness.com   an online exercise database designed to transform competitive dancers into athletic powerhouses. She has combined her 25 years of dance and her expertise in fitness to empower dancers of all ages to view themselves as athletes and gives them...

#133 [BONUS] with Robyn Parras - The importance of teacher training within your dance studio 02.06.2021

In today's BONUS episode, I am sharing some juicy BEHIND THE SCENES chat with the amazing Robyn Parras from the Dance Teacher Apprentice. As soon as we started our chat, we were excitedly talking about teacher training programs and some issues we see in the industry.... and this was before we even started officially recording! I thought everyone would find this informative and interesting, so toda...

#132 [Interview] - Creating a Teacher Training program in your dance studio with Robyn Parras 31.05.2021

Whenever I ask what support Studio Owners are needing, the one thing that continues to come up a lot is creating training or resources for their team & teachers. We all know we should be doing it, but it is super hard to find the time, energy, expertise and availability. Basically..... another thing to add to our huge to do lists! In this weeks episode, Robyn and I dive into why she created he...

#131 [Interview] - Starting & growing a dance studio in a pandemic with Lauren Ede 24.05.2021

We all know that starting a dance studio at any point is a huge challenge.... let alone starting during a pandemic! Want to know how Lauren managed to do just that and launch a successful studio? Tune in to today's episode! Lauren Elizabeth Dance was established in 2020 with the aim of providing a joyful dance experience that encourages everyone to be their unique self and keep happy and healthy....

#130 [Interview] Growing a digital dance studio with Miah Pullen 10.05.2021

Ever wanted to grow your dance studio or income by adding a digital dance studio or digital product? Miah Pullen did just that (and shared a heap of tips & tricks with us on today's interview). Miah started Dance with Me as a local at home dance program through her studio in May 2020. The program was a great solution for parents and students who didn't feel quite comfortable going back to the...

#129 | 5 quick & easy website tips to get more students into your studio 03.05.2021

It's time to give your website a GLOW UP!  I go through 5 easy tips that you can CHANGE on your website today to get more students into your studio. 1. Ensure your contact information is EASY to find! 2. Create an introduction page 3. Keep your branding consistent 4. Don't over clutter 5. Have a clear call to action on EVERY page!

#128 [Interview] Simple strategies to grow your social media with Sheina Raskin 27.04.2021

Reels, Instagram, stories, Facebook groups, posts, videos, live videos, blogs........ feeling overwhelmed? The list continues to grow!! Whilst social media is an ever changing beast, there are simple strategies we can implement to grow our social media and have a heap of impact on line (and more students in our studios). Interested? Check out the interview? Sheina is a dancer and traveller from Me...

#127 | How to get more students by using live video 21.04.2021

In the age of social media, all business owners know & understand the power of video (and particularly live video), but there are sometimes a lot of nerves involved when you first start going live. I have put together some practical tips & tricks for you to go live TODAY! And yes, that is a challenge! 1. Practice - Are you nervous about going live? You need to practice! with time everythin...

#126 [Interview] How to create a marketing plan that converts with Kristian Altuve 30.03.2021

This interview with Kristian Altuve is jam packed with practical tips & tricks to save you time and money when it comes to advertising your Dance studio. Dance Motion Marketing was founded with the core mission to empower dance studios to fill every class they offer without wasting time or energy becoming a full-time marketer. Kristian began his journey as a filmmaker learning the science of s...

#125 | The 5 Instagram Metrics you need to know to grow your social media & dance studio with strategy 24.03.2021

We all know that having active social media accounts is a priority when owning a business in 2021. However, I am huge believer in needing to know the strategy behind platforms so you can create content that is purposeful, smart and helps grow your business quickly. Why bother wasting time on posts that aren't going to get traction, when you can create posts that Instagram lovesssss and therefore w...

#124 | Your go to guide for hiring a Studio Manager - INTERVIEW with Jen Dalton 16.03.2021

On this weeks Podcast I am joined by the wonderful Jen Dalton from Dance Teacher Central to talk about all things STUDIO MANAGERS! We dive into: When is the right time to hire a Studio Manager? What should be included in the interview process? How do you follow up after the interview? Ongoing management tips for Studio Owners with Studio Managers Having successfully run & owned multiple dance...

#123 | 3 ways to quickly add additional revenue streams into your dance studio 07.03.2021

Last week I touched on the different ways we could reuse or repurpose all of our pre-recorded or zoom content to save us time now and in the future (check out episode 122 for more information). But this week we are talking about how to take that content and turn it into additional revenue! We all know money can be tight at the best of times, and particularly when we are either recovering or in the...

#122 | 3 ways to repurpose your Zoom recordings to save you time! 28.02.2021

Whilst we all know that 2020 brought a HEAP of new challenges (and 2021 continues to have challenges for many people) many of us studio owners who may have thought online classes were NOT an option for our studios, have been introduced to a whole new world of possibilities. Along with the challenges that online learning brings, there is also a HEAP of recorded and pre recorded content just sitting...

#121 | The 6 steps to boost your dance studio this year 21.02.2021

2020 was a tough one for many businesses and 2021 already has had its challenges. But with the hopes of growing your business this year, there is some important action we need to take. In this episode, we dive into the 6 steps you need to take to boost your business this year. Review Reflect Refine Results Remind Refresh & Reward

#120 | REBROADCAST | How to retain students for longer in your studio 08.03.2020

I have touched on today's subject in a couple of my past episodes when referring to student attraction and email sequences, but I realised it is such an important topic on its own, especially for new studio owners and new students at your studio. That is the importance of a welcome nurture sequence!

#119 | REBROADCAST | Branding 101 & how it can grow your business 03.03.2020

Today is the 3rd episode of our Business of Branding series all about the tips, tricks & tools for branding consistency & replication! If you haven't heard the first two episodes of the series, I highly suggest you check them out as I dive into the background of branding, and how to start the brand creation process with your business!

#118 | REBROADCAST | Money, money, money...... honey! 01.03.2020

In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, I compiled my best money mindset tips and tricks. These clips are from my master your money mindset in may series. If you would like to check out our full mindset series feel free to listen to episodes 40-43. Now let’s dive into today’s show so you can start mastering your money mindset and attract the abundance you deserve and desire!

#117 | REBROADCAST | Leading with intention. Are you being a strong leader in your studio? 25.02.2020

In this episode, I will be going over 4 pillars for a strong leader as business and studio owner. These 4 pillars benefit your team, students as well as your community. As a studio owner, we have to create a sense of credibility within our community and being to be that voice for our business is crucial. It is important to be a strong leader as we are representing both our business but also our in...

#116 | REBROADCAST | The best way to get back more time in your studio 23.02.2020

This episode is all about delegating tasks and important projects with team members, or possibly freelancers, and how to create a sense of trust with them. It can take time to gain trust when hiring others, especially when giving big tasks or responsibilities, which will reflect you and your business, and ultimately, your reputation. How can you gain this trust? Well in this episode I will let you...

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