Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching

Lets talk about new season resolutions and what I've discovered from meeting Studio Owners that have been in business for decades.   

Have you ever heard the phrase "Failing your way to success?" I first heard about it in the context of weight loss and recently, I stumbled upon this concept and how it relates to business. We have to remember that failure is part of the plan - not the proof that the plan won't work. In today's quickie episode, I talk about how our setbacks do not determine our results.     

Today I chat with Bryce from Dance Motion Marketing and we explore the ins and outs of dance studio marketing. What I enjoy about his approach is that its realistic and practical. Oftentimes marketing can be confusing and difficult, but once we break it down, we find that it's a few small shifts that can make a big impact on your number of new leads coming through your doors. Bryce Conlan is a co-...

It's time for your checkup. When is the last time you had your health check? Are you delaying making an appointment? What about talking to your therapist? While it is easy to avoid these things, over time it can catch up with you. Your business and personal health go hand in hand.  

Do you ever get caught up in the cycle of busy work? Having too much on your plate? Missing out on social engagments for work? This episode talks about the difference between busy work and real work, and how we can come to recognize which pattern we are in. Get Started with Private Coaching by visiting https://www.gingerhaithcox.com/coaching

Its time we set some financial goals for our businesses and ourselves. But, where do we start? What should we include? How do we do we set goals that support where we want to be and where we want to go?

It is time to find and love your niche! After a recent niche down in my photogrphy business, I thought about ways that choosing and sticking to your niche can help dance entrepreneurs. This episode offers practical reasons why you might consider choosing your niche, building your confidence and your business and getting time back in your work week.   Are you ready for a transformation in your busi...

Nathan Forster is a bright and wonderful light in our industry - his works are thoughtful and humorous at times and he also works full-time in health care finance as his day job. So many dance entrepreneurs work separate jobs during the night and Nathan shares his insights on being a Dance Teacher, Choreographer, Performer and Founder of a Dance Company.    About Nathan After receiving a BA in The...

Have you been stuck in your life and business in either making or taking? In the taking cycle you consume too much and don't spend time on things that will make you or your businesses stronger. And, likewise, when you are making too much, you find yourself getting behind on your work, overwhelmed with too much innovation and change.  So, how do you find a balance between making and taking, and how...

As and entrepreneur, you've launched many products and services into the marketplace, with varying results. There's many common emotions and processes that we all go through along the way and today's episode shares a few tips for managing these as you move forward with launching new things in your business.   Learn more about Elevate, a premiere private network of dance entrepreneurs at www.ginger...

Whether you love technology or not, there's no doubt that there's tools out there that can help you manage your studio and your team, saving you time and effort. In this episode, I talk all things tech with Joe Naftal. About Joe A serial entrepreneur, Joe Naftal is a second-generation dance studio owner, brand and marketing expert, technology guru, and educator. By his mid-20s, Joe had founded sev...

Are you struggling with a communication breakdown, letting someone know they are a bad fit for a role they are applying for, or a customer that crosses the line? Rather than run from the problems hoping they go away, or losing sleep, let's explore honesty as the solution. And, the best part is, there is kindness in honesty. 

It's time we talk about money. Not just revenue in our businesses, but all the things. We need to talk about our relationships with money, our profit margin, our pricing, our savings and investments. We need to open up and learn, we need to share, and we can all grow in some way. 

It is that time of year when we business owners ride the emotional rollercoaster of May through August. We all know it well, but often we forget what is most important. Let's explore the thoughts and feelings that surround our studio businesses this time of year. 

My guests Emily Gray and Roger Lee both know the ins and outs of studio life and college dance so we came together for a conversation on how to support our students as they prepare to transition from a local dance studio to a college with peers from all over. We discuss the similarities and differences of the two environments, financing college education, and share our own experiences.    Find Emi...

In this quickie episode, we talk about the benefits of sharing information and ideas freely with other business owners, including those that are in the same business as ourselves. When we out fear and insecurity to the side, we make room for real growth.

Have you ever had a feeling like you wanted to branch out and explore all your passions and callings in life?  On today's episode, I talk with Roger Lee who works in academia, runs his own dance company, teaches, lectures, and is the first Dean of College in Pennsylvania's first new college in over a decade - all at the age of 35. So what's his secret to overcoming doubts, and just going for it? W...

Our guest for this episode is the amazing Chasta Hamilton, talking about dance and our role as adults passing on the traditions of this great art form. Chasta talks about undoing so many of the things we think, do and say in the dance world. She's known as the one that left the dance competition world with her book "Trash the Trophies" but there's so much more that she has to share.  About Chasta...

You know that feeling when you're in a group and the folks are just not at the same level, mindset or phase of business like you? We all do it, we find ourselves being the Smartest Person in the Room and we can easily fall into the habit of staying there and not pushing ourselves further personally or professionally. How do we get here? How do we get out?

One of the things that I've noticed in my studio business is the power of just asking questions to gain clarity. So many times people choose to run around in mental circles rather than seek answers from the person or resource that can provide factual information. I've seen this among employees and customers, as well as with other dance studio owners. We expend so much energy wondering, worrying an...

As entrepreneurs, we get drained and exhausted when we struggle to rest and work gets in the way or when we are trying to work and other elements of our lives get in the way. It is in this space between work and rest that so much of our frustrations come alive and fester, making us develop negative mindsets that don't serve us well. This episode talks about when these times occur in our lives and...

There's so many things that a busy studio owner does each week to keep a thriving and active business. In this episode, we explore 4 things you can delegate to other team members to free up som e of your valuable time and work on the things you need or want to do instead.  If you'd like to dive in and get your studio staff setup to free up more of your time and looking for some guidance along the...

Have you ever stopped to look at how complicated it is for people to pay you? Sometimes we make such convoluted processes in our business that people just don't bother trying to figure it all out. Simplicity is key here, and in this episode we talk about unraveling the pain of confusing messaging and processes that turn willing clients into lost deals.  If you're ready to grow your dance business...

We love to root for underdogs, they make great stories, great movies, great inspiration, but when it comes to ourselves and our business, we seem to discount the underdog. Intrigued by this different perspective, this episode explores the realities of underdogs, and how they overcome and make successful businesses due to their tenacity and ongoing system of trial and error.      

There's so many reminders each day to be gentle on ourselves, yet we find it so hard to do and so hard to remember. From being gentle to our bodies, to being gentle on our time and mental health, so many entrepreneurs struggle to embrace a gentler life, a life without hard hustle. The thing is, many of us set our own deadlines, our own expectations and our own project plans, but in the planning of...