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In this solo episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah dives into the importance of making new students and their parents feel welcome in your dance school. Drawing from her own experiences, including attending a business intensive in Fiji, Deborah explores how intimidating it can be to step into a new environment where everyone else seems to know each other.

Deborah shares practical strategies to help dance school owners create a warm and inclusive atmosphere for new families, from small touches like signage and welcoming videos to more structured systems like parent ambassadors and orientation events. She emphasizes how these changes can improve retention, build your reputation, and ultimately lead to a thriving dance community.

Tune in to discover how you can transform those nerve-wracking first visits into unforgettable five-star experiences that keep students—and their parents—coming back for more!

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Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-plan

In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, host Deborah Laws sits down with Chris Colebrooke, the principal of a flourishing UK dance school (Colebrooke Productions). Chris candidly shares the incredible journey of expanding his school from just 7 students to a vibrant community of over 180 dancers over the past decade. This conversation is rich with insights for dance school owners navigating the challenges of balancing a passion for teaching with the realities of running a successful business.

Chris opens up about his experiences and the constant feeling of being "on call" for his school, illustrating the struggles many dance entrepreneurs face when trying to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Deborah offers valuable, actionable advice on how to strategically delegate responsibilities, develop efficient processes, and prioritize the most impactful aspects of business management. The duo also discusses maintaining integrity, focusing on students’ well-being, and sidestepping unhealthy competition with other dance schools.

This episode is essential listening for dance school owners and entrepreneurs who aspire to build a thriving, sustainable business while maintaining their personal well-being. Tune in for inspiration, practical strategies, and a reminder of what truly matters when building your dance school legacy.

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Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL

This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-plan

In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah Laws invites listeners to take a step back and look at the bigger picture—what are you creating for yourself as a dance school owner? In this solo episode, Deborah guides you through a workshop to help you identify how you can work smarter, not harder, by aligning your time and tasks with what you truly love. From discovering your ideal work schedule to delegating tasks that drain you, Deborah shares strategies to create more freedom, choice, and happiness in your business.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been running your studio for years, this episode will help you reimagine your role and focus on what lights you up. Learn how to delegate tasks, streamline your schedule, and ultimately grow your dance business while creating the lifestyle you dream of.

To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.

Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL

This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠