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I am super excited to bring you this episode today because a big part of my coaching programs centres around today’s topic, so you know I’m passionate about it. Today I want to discuss a huge factor in successfully run businesses in this day in age which is automation, and how you can use it grow your studio!

Today I will be discussing how to start systemising your studio! With this world of technology we live in, and all the tools available to us at our fingertips why not take advantage of them to organising all the carefully designed tasks at our studio? We see so many businesses nowadays implementing systems, so why not for dance studios?!

In today’s episode, I will be discussing all whether working with a coach is right for you and your studio. As well as the importance of professional development programs for business owners no matter how big or small their business may be.

In this BONUS epsiode of my Fall Into February Series, I discuss my best self-care & self-love tips for busy business & studio owners!

Jen Dalton’s life philosophy is centred around empowering & educating dance teachers to be the best and most effective leaders that they can be. As a result, giving them the tools to make a positive impact in each and every life they come into contact with. She has run & owned multiple dance studios for over 24yrs with over 1000 students, managing teams of over 30 teachers & staff members at one t...

In this episode of The Business Of Dance Podcast I will be interviewing and leading a transformative conversation, specific to studio values, with the one and only Melanie Gard, Principal Director of Peninsula School of Dance in South Victoria, here in Australia.

Today will be a very special episode as I will be interviewing the owner of Studio Go & as well as one of the co founders of Studio-to-go! I am super excited for this interview, and will be asking Leah some important questions, as well as getting her to tell her story on how Studio Go & Studio-to-go came to be.

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 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 exactly...

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...

Tired? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Just want to crawl into bed and take a long nap? Don’t worry we’ve all been there. Me too! On a recent episode of the Business of Dance Podcast I spoke candidly about what has been holding me up or I guess even holding me back these last few months. I’ve been busy…... I have still been showing up, but not in the way I had planned to or expected of myself. This episode...

My name is Claire O’Shea and today bringing you another amazing interview with a fellow dance business owner and entrepreneur, who is also a musician. Today I am here with the talented Tessa Pfeifer, founder and creative visionary for the unique program of dance and exercise for pre-school children worldwide Dancercise Kids. Tessa has also written over 130 catchy and accessible songs for children...

This week is a quick catch up episode on what has been going on with my over the last month. For avid listeners of the show, you might have noticed I have been on a bit of a break! In this week's mini episode I dive into what has been going on in my life, motivation, disappointment and more. As business owners, I am sure you have these feelings too (I know I do at my studio also). Episode also ava...

In this episode, I discuss how to run a successful showcase at your studio. I recently completed our Mid Year Showcase at my studio and it is such a wonderful performance opportunity mid year through our season. It differs a heap to our end of year concert/recital, but it is so worthwhile! In this episode, I dive into the details and steps to run your very own showcase at your studio. Now let’s di...

I am coming at you with another interview on the show with the incredibly talented Hillary Parnell. Hillary is the owner and director of the Academy for the Performing Arts and Preschool for the Arts in Apex, NC. Hillary is also the author of the book My first Dance Class and created programs dedicated to helping studio owners such as Dance Photo Pro & Dancers in Balance. I cannot wait to dive int...

In this episode, we are counting down the Top 10 episodes of the Business of Dance Podcast. These are the episodes you guys LOVED and we are celebrating! Plus + a special bonus announcement. For more Business Of Dance please like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @claireosheacoaching. If you have any questions, topic suggestions or wish to be a guest on the podcast please contact us at pod...

Lindsay is the owner of The Dance Centre & creator of Go Dazzle. With more than twelve years experience as a dance studio owner, Lindsay is known for planning special events to dazzle her studio’s day to day, for producing Recitals with imaginative themes, and her annual Holiday productions, Holidazzle, that feature an original story that she sends to her dancers as a special Christmas gift each y...

In this episode, I will dive into my tips for how to start adding birthday parties to your studio. The amazing thing about adding birthday parties to your studio is that it can be a great revenue builder or using your space over the weekend if you have spare studio space to utilise. If this is something you are considering or have already considered adding to your studio, then you’re gonna love my...

In part 2 of this episode, I interview the fabulous Jessica Baudin-Griffin who is the creator of Intellidance, and the Intellidance method. Intellidance is a playful and creative approach to movement education in the early years. Her programs are based on current best practices and recommendations in early childhood development and education, coupled with child and caregiver-approved fun! https://...

In this episode, I interview the fabulous Jessica Baudin-Griffin who is the creator of Intellidance, and the Intellidance method. Intellidance is a playful and creative approach to movement education in the early years. Her programs are based on current best practices and recommendations in early childhood development and education, coupled with child and caregiver-approved fun!

In this episode, I discuss a topic that has affected every person on this planet, which is fear and failure. It is so common to have fears about failure with our everyday life, but these emotions can be heightened as business owners. In this episode, I will run you through my personal tips on how to overcome fear and failure as a business owner. The purpose of having these tools is being able to l...

This week we have a very special episode. This episode comes from fellow dance entrepreneur Erin Pride’s podcast, The Dance Boss Podcast where she interviews out host Claire O’Shea.  Every week on Erin’s podcast, she shares insights and inspiration on systemizing your dance classroom and improving student growth. She also shares interviews with dance entrepreneurs who are crushing it!

This episode is a very special and highly requested topic which is how to create the ultimate teacher handbook. Teacher handbooks can be so beneficial and a really great time saver because you are not having to repeat the same information over and over again to each teacher during their onboarding process. Having this handbook is crucial as it outlines your values, standards and expectations as we...

In this episode, I share with you some special tips and insight into how I add zest and zing to my studio. As business owners, we are always trying to keep things fun and fresh. In this episode, I will be discussing how I personally add in this zest into my studio time and time again, which as a result helps grow my business and shape a well-rounded community.

In this episode, I interview the fantastic Alicia Jonas. Alicia is the director of music and dance studio Arts in Motion and is the creator of her coaching business The Confident Dance Studio. Alicia is a business strategist for performing arts, yoga, and fitness studio owners. Her method within her business is a combination of strategy, systems and mindset.