The DBO Show

Most dance business owners don’t need more information… they need to take action on what they already know.  In this episode with Caitlin, we explore the difference between learning and implementing, why accountability changes everything, and the small steps that build lasting momentum! If you're ready to join us inside The Mastermind or The Boardroom, DM @thedancebusinesscoach and let's...

What does business growth really look like behind the scenes? In this episode, Caitlin turns the tables and interviews me about the realities of building a business. From decision fatigue and trusting your team to making difficult decisions and investing in your own growth, this is an honest conversation about what it really takes to reach the next level. Together, they unpack the hard truths that...

In this quick episode, I’m sharing 5 simple actions you can take this weekend to increase revenue using the students, systems and opportunities you already have.  These are practical strategies you can implement immediately that could make a real difference before the new term even begins. Grab a notebook, pick one action and let me know how you get on! P.S I am hosting a Mastermind taster session...

Today I share some powerful insights around growth, capacity and having the courage to let go of things that no longer align with your vision, even when they're working and even if they aren't broken.  I talk about the difference between playing it safe and playing to win, why success can sometimes become a limitation and how creating space is often the catalyst for your next level of im...

This week, I’ve been reflecting on a question that I believe every founder needs to ask themselves. In this episode, I share why I won’t be at our annual summer show this weekend, the lessons I’ve learned about letting go of control and why growth often requires us to release things we’ve become attached to. We talk about fear, trust, freedom, leadership and what success really looks like when you...

Nobody talks about this part of growth... The part where your identity shifts. Your standards change. Your capacity expands. The version of you that got here isn’t the version that will get you there. In this episode, I share some of the biggest lessons I’ve been reflecting on recently, from why being busy is keeping so many DBOs stuck, to why you might be solving the wrong problem in your busines...

What if the thing holding your dance business back isn't your marketing, your pricing or your team... but the systems sitting behind it? In this episode, I sit down with Jack from Pebble , our headline sponsors at Barcelona, to unpack the hidden friction points that cost DBOs time, energy and growth opportunities. We talk customer experience, retention, automation and why what got you here wo...

This week I’m joined by Jessica King from our Boardroom community for a conversation around growth, leadership and building something bigger than the business you’re currently running. We chat about stepping out of the day to day, trusting your team, creating a bigger vision and the evolution that happens when you stop being the bottleneck in your own business! Jess also shares the mission behind...

We recorded this from the stage at last week's "LIFE-CHANGING" Barcelona Mastermind events!!  Well worth a listen if you're an aspiring dance or theatre school owner who knows they're capable of more!  I have a conversation with 4 lovely ladies from our Mastermind about the changes and challenges they've faced when it comes to growing their school! Want in the room ne...

This week’s episode is a little different! I hosted a live workshop this week  (We had over 350 dance business owners registered and 170 join us live) all focused on one thing… how to actually grow your business this summer! If you missed it, you can catch the full session here. Even if you were there live, it’s worth listening again as you’ll pick up what you didn’t the first time! We cover how t...

You’ve built a team… so why does everything still depend on you? In this episode, we’re getting honest about what’s really going on inside your business when your team isn’t taking ownership. Because the truth is, it’s not just a team problem. It’s a leadership gap. We break down why your team keeps coming back to you for everything, how low standards quietly creep in and what it actually takes to...

If you feel stuck right now, this might be why. It’s not your strategy... It’s your identity! In this episode, I’m breaking down the identity ceiling, the uncomfortable “in-between” stage of growth and why going back to your old way of doing things is what’s actually holding you back. This is the shift most people avoid. But it’s the one that changes everything 💖 Missed the latest episode of The...

In today's episode I share a business/life update that nobody actually asked for but I think there's an important message in there somewhere!  There will always be lessons to learn if you change your perception and look for them. You grow more through adversity so lean in and know that you're always exactly where you're meant to be🫶🏻 Keep your eyes peeled to register for my f...

If you want to grow your business, you have to grow yourself, and sometimes that means doing things that feel uncomfortable.  Wether you like it or not, if you're showing up online, you have a personal brand. Every time you like or comment on a post, or share something that resonates with you, you are shaping people's perception of you, so you might as well get intentional about it.  Wit...

If you feel like you are always busy but nothing is growing and your bank balance isn't going up, this episode is for you! 5 quick and super easy moves you can make this week to generate more money inside your dance business.  If you want my cheat sheet with even more money making ideas, DM us at @thedancebusinesscoach and we'll send it across! Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook a...

In this episode, I share why I believe calling yourself the Principal of your school is keeping you small and why seeing yourself as a business owner instead, allows you to step fully into the next level identity required to grow. Reach out to me on socials @thedancebusinesscoach and let me know your thoughts on this episode - and don't forget to hit subscribe!  Email: Louise@thedancebusiness...

In this short and sweet episode, I remind you what you are truly selling... and no, it isn't just a dance class! When you see this, you can't unsee it 🥰 Reach out to the team @thedancebusinesscoach and let us know your biggest takeaway from The DBO Show! Email Louise@thedancebusinessacademy.com if you are ready to grow your business and live life on your terms.   Follow @thedancebusines...

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In today's episode, I answer a series of questions from dance business owners inside our community.  I cover paid trials, price increases and knowing exactly who you're marketing to.  If you have any other questions about growing your dance business AND living life on your terms this year, reach out to the team on socials and see how we can help  @thedancebusinesscoach Follow @thedancebu...

In this episode of The DBO Show, I'm talking about what really separates high performing Dance Business Owners. Identity. Leadership. The standards you hold when no one’s watching. If you’ve been feeling stretched or stuck, this is your reminder that growth starts with how you lead yourself. A short, powerful reset for every DBO building success on their terms.  Apply to work us: https://go.t...

Rest is a requirement, not a reward! In this episode, I’m talking about why real leadership starts with how you protect your energy. We cover rest as strategy, nervous system regulation and why burnout isn’t a badge of honour. If you’re building a big vision and feeling stretched, this is your reminder that slowing down is part of moving forward 💖 My 30 Day DBO Sprint starts tomorrow (Saturday 14...

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Crookston, one of our School Success Coaches and fellow DBO, to talk about what really changes when you stop doing everything and start leading. Ashley shares how letting go of control within the competitive department of her school, charging properly and giving her team real ownership led to one of her biggest business wins yet, including securing a World C...

This episode is fully freestyled. No notes. No agenda. Just a real reflection on January and what actually creates momentum as a leader. I share why monthly reflection is non-negotiable, how internal work has directly driven external growth this month and why most business owners are not short on strategy. They are short on personal capacity. In this episode I cover ⬇️ • Why moving forward without...

If you feel like everyone else has moved forward and you’re still trying to catch up, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with Sarah-Marie, one of our School Success Coaches and fellow DBO, to talk honestly about what it looks like when your business stops moving and everything starts to feel heavy. After COVID, Sarah-Marie invested in a studio extension, only for everything...

A lot of business owners believe that if they want more growth, it has to come with more pressure. In this episode, I sit down with one of our Boardroom DBOs, Cheryl Dodd, to talk honestly about the shift from effort-led growth to leadership-led growth. We unpack what changed when she stopped trying to do more and started raising her standards, delegating to her team properly and making decisions...