The Voicepreneur Podcast

It's the one year anniversary of the podcast launch! To celebrate, Allie breaks down the story of how the Voicepreneur got to where it is today. WE COVER: why Allie doesn't use fancy equipment for recording the procrastination tools we think are productive (but aren't!) why Allie stopped teaching voice lessons this year investing as a teaching business owner what to look for when hi...

We're talking about all the "non sexy," operational things that run your private studio! Here's the 5 questions we'll be discussion: 1) How do you recommend tracking your expenses? 2) Should I have an LLC? 3) Should I have my students sign a contract? A liability waiver? 4) How do you stay organized with students? (What they’re working on, what we did in the lesson, etc.)...

It's time to start creatively scaling your teaching business! In this episode, we're talking all about how to creatively think outside the box and monetize in ways that go beyond the private lesson. WE COVER: doing things differently than our private teachers why you don't need to get more students to make more money how to think about voice lessons beyond the private lesson what yo...

Want to run a business that supports you with students you adore? In this episode, we're breaking down the best way to become a magnet to your ideal students and your ideal life! WE COVER: a better approach to "niching down" why trying to help everyone is hurting you & your students signs you know you're in your zone of genius why we shouldn't always depend on word of...

We're joined by Lauren Urso Gray of Your Authentic Voice for a juicy conversation! Lauren shares how she went from teaching as a side job to filling up her studio almost entirely using Instagram, hiring multiple associate teachers, and creating special offerings for their growing student roster. WE COVER: being authentic on social media how her Instagram tagline became a client magnet how to...

Welcome to part 2 of the series! In this episode, we're dialing in on the most important aspect of your business -- where you make the most money! Once you know what this is, you'll start looking at your private studio business differently. WE COVER: what all businesses have in common why you don't need to be so focused on marketing how to amplify what you already do in your private...

Welcome to part 1 of the Build Your Studio series: how to get students! In this episode, you'll learn a "magic trick" to creating abundance in your studio that you won't find on google. ;) WE COVER: the easiest & most enjoyable way to promote yourself what to cultivate in order to see more growth how to sell voice lessons to anyone & everyone why a clunky onboarding pro...

Save this episode -- we're getting *real* with what it takes to be successful! Hint: this isn't about strategies, or funnels, or any other topics we've covered on the show.  :) WE COVER: what's really stopping you from reaching your goals  the 3 areas we focus on as business owners what our subconscious thoughts tell us about where we're at the most common mindset blocks b...

We're sitting down with Chelsea of Broadway Vocal Coach to hear her story of how she went from pursing a BFA to coaching musical theatre all over the world as a new mom living in Washington State. You're going to LOVE this conversation! WE COVER: how she learned about business so young & quickly the transition from broadway performer to broadway vocal coach how she views identifying...

It's a Rapid Fire Q&A! Here are the 5 questions we're covering today: 1) How do you choose which website platform to use?  (Squarespace vs. Wix) 2) Why didn't you use Kajabi for your website platform? 3) If I feel good about teaching and don’t want to build an online course, what should I be focusing on? 4) How do you balance motherhood with running a business? 5) What thoughts...

Welcome 2023!! We're kicking things off with a new website, and you're invited in on the behind the scenes look at how it was created. In this episode, you'll get the step by step process on how I built it in the most affordable, easiest, and best way possible. You'll also hear about the *two surprises* coming to the podcast in 2023!! It's going to be a great year. WE COVE...

Have big visions or goals? Great! Let's make them happen this year. We're going deeper than just picking a word -- we need to take a look at where we're spending our time in our *everyday* life.  In this episode, you'll learn Allie's favorite inside-out approach to setting intentions, visions, and goals that will get you where you want to go. We're talking business, l...

Ready for some serious real talk? In this episode, we're diving deep into the differences between being a private voice teacher and a business owner. Are you embodying the role of a business owner? What does it mean to do this? WE COVER: limiting beliefs voice teachers tend to naturally have money mindset the question to ask yourself every morning why embodying the role of a business owner is...

If you're considering creating a course or membership in the future, this episode is for you! We're diving into the 3 most important questions to ask yourself when outlining a program. These are the key components to a successful experience! WE COVER: why selling healthy vocal training isn't marketable how to know your idea is profitable why having private students is awesome &...

Hot topic alert! We're diving into the 2 best ways to scale your business -- what they are, how they work, and how to choose one to focus on in your business. (If you want to, of course. :)) WE COVER: How we interact with memberships in our daily lives How to think about a membership as a voice teacher The biggest distinctions between a membership and a course Why a course can also be a membe...

Welcome to our first Rapid Fire Q&A! In this episode, we're covering 5 of your questions in less than 15 minutes! 1) How I only work 4 hours/month (at a minimum) 2) How to get started with email marketing and not feel sleazy about it 3) When is a good time to raise your rates 4) When to use Facebook ads 5) Which type of offer to create first when just getting started making money in other...

If you've been trying to figure out how to build a successful online business by watching what others are doing, save this episode! We're covering the 4 main elements you need to grow your business online. WE COVER: the differences between the "frontend" and "backend" of your business which to focus on more what elements are needed for your backend system when to focu...

If you're unsure who your ideal student is, chances are, you're investigating in the wrong places! In this episode, we're dissecting the differences between your favorite students in your private studio and the students you'll market to online. WE COVER: the differences between clients vs. customers vs. students how & why businesses define their ideal student the formula of...

It's time to clear the air and bust some of these marketing myths! Whether you've been in the game for a while or are just getting started, you've likely heard these 3 pieces of advice before. Unfortunately, following them might too closely actually be causing more harm than good. In this episode, we're breaking down 3 common marketing tips and replacing them with a more effect...

How do you navigate your business when life throws you curveballs? In this episode, Allie shares a behind the scenes look at how she's been dealing with a prolonged back injury while running a business. WE COVER: it's okay to not be okay practicing acceptance when things don't go "right" embodying the flexibility needed to be an entrepreneur finding balance on the spectrum...

Learn ways to motivate your students to practice AND leverage this inside your business! In this episode, we're diving into your private studio -- how you help your students, and charging for those little "add-ons" you already give them. WE COVER: a simple trick to incentivizing students to practice more  redefining "practice" in a way that feels better easy ways to upsell...

It's time to get VISUAL! We're talking colors, style, photos, and even your word copy.  If your audience is looking at it, we're talking about it in this episode. WE COVER: how many & what kinds of fonts to have your color palette + mood board how to prepare for a photoshoot why portraits are not good for your business how to visually place your copy WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://yo...

Think a membership means working MORE? Not necessarily! In this episode, you'll get the play by play of how I built the Voicepreneur Program that has me working 4-6 hours a MONTH.  WE COVER: why I decided not to make a membership for singing students how I created consistent "legacy" content w/out a YouTube or podcast how I built an audience to sell to how I launched without having...

Feeling un-motivated or unsure of what to work on in your business? In this episode, you'll learn the simplest & *best* thing to focus on to get un-stuck and re-inspired. WE COVER: why feeling stuck impacts our business creative + simple ways to get un-stuck why resting is productive how to maintain business when feeling stuck how to get inspired with the resources you already have WATCH...

Ready to carve out your own niche? Try this "inside out" approach to building your brand and uncovering what makes you stand out as a voice teacher. WE COVER: why "niching down" is way easier than we think how to integrate your skills, strengths, and story into your brand the fear of other voice teachers judging us why taking a stance is essential for marketing *includes journa...