Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching

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...

Making the leap from Dance Teacher to Entrepreneur can be rewarding and challenging at the same time. Our guest, Melissa Klassen, Founder of Acro Dance Teachers Association, knows the ropes and is passionate aboiut helping others along this journey. Learn her tips and wisdom and be inspired to take the next step toward building a business and life you desire.  Connect on Instagram https://www.inst...

Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur - if you're like many of us, creating your dance business is not the only business you have up your sleeve. Many of us have branched out and created new youth serving organizations, services for dance teachers, programming for class and so much more.  In today's episode we explore those moments of wonder and inspiration - and how to go about navigating...

You know the feeling when your mind is ready to buy, join, or try a new program - and then your body reacts? That feeling that gives you pause, makes you think more, and causes you to research, ask for advice and pray on it is our bodies telling us something that our minds don't realize yet. Lets explore what to do in those times when our thougths and bodies aren't leading us in the same direction...

One way that you can make you dance business stand out is by creating meaninful traditions for your dancers. In today's episode we talk with Colleen Snyder of Bethesda Conservatory of Dance in Maryland as we discuss what she does at her studio and ways to get started with creating traditions of your own. Colleen Snyder, M.A., BC-DMT, NCC, Founding Director of Bethesda Conservatory of Dance, is not...

What if we didn't create new goals in the New Year? We could prevent clutter and stress and finish well with what we already have going on in our mind. As adults, we set our own timelines - not the calendar. Lets explore what would happen if you implement your plans that have been floating in your mind - heal what needs healing, and knock some previous items off your list. Join Ginger online on In...

As a dance studio owner, its easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind so much so that vacations, personal time, and even your own dreams take a backseat. But what happens when years go by and you realize you've built a business but not a life? In this episode, we explore why studio owners struggle to take time off, how to separate your identity from your business, and what it means to create...

Today's conversation is about leadership, and our responsiblity as business owners to be leaders of integrity. While many have come to entrepreneurship with big dreams and financial goals, many do not realize the incredible amount of influence and leaderhship we inherit with our role. We are responsible for others - our customers and employees as well as for being a leader in town and online.  Gin...