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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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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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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.

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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, I am joined by Demi Medley, the principal of Total Dance school in Leeds, UK, to discuss what it takes to grow a thriving dance business. Demi shares her journey of running her school for 18 months and how she's balancing growth, family, and time management.

You can find out more about Total Dance School at https://www.totaldanceleeds.co.uk

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.

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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://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04

In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah shares her top tips for creating irresistible, time-sensitive offers that will help you fill your dance classes and generate significant income. From back-to-school campaigns to Black Friday specials, learn how Deborah made over £30,000 in just six hours by using personalised outreach and creating offers her clients couldn't say no to. Follow along as she walks you through the exact steps you need to craft your own special offers and bring more students into your dance school!

Watch / listen to the full episode for exclusive insights and actionable strategies.

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.

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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

In this episode of *The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast*, Deborah Laws sits down with Kelly Marie Gibbs, owner of Azure Theatre School - a dance school in Buckinghamshire with over 300 students. They talk about the journey from starting small to managing a large team and how Kelly has stayed true to her core values. If you’ve ever struggled with balancing control, growth, and finding time for yourself while running a dance business, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Kelly shares her story of perseverance, tips for managing a growing team, and the critical mindset shifts needed to take your dance school to the next level.

Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab.

Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04

Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school.

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

In this episode Deborah explores the true power of following up on enquiries and helps you avoid some of the common pitfalls.

Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab.

Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04

Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school.

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

With over 30 years of dance teaching experience and 20 years as a successful dance studio owner, Sally Prendergast has learned the power of social media and digital marketing firsthand. Now, she is on a mission to help dance studio owners master the art of online promotion, break free from self-doubt, and achieve remarkable success on their own terms.

You can find out more about Sally and how you can work with her to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/

Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab.

Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04

Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school.

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