Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners
Dance Studio Owners Association
Behind every great studio is a story of transformation.
The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and community. This podcast is for studio owners at any stage of their journey who are ready to build profitable businesses that support their lives.
Hosted by Olivia Mode-Cater, a lifelong dance educator and entrepreneur, each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear real-life stories from studio owners, mentors, and coaches who've been in the trenches, candid solo episodes that explore the personal and professional growth of studio leadership, and thoughtful deep dives with industry experts offering practical insight for studio owners.
This show is designed to help studio owners move beyond survival mode and into a more intentional way of leading that supports financial growth without sacrificing joy, energy, or fulfillment. If you're building a studio you care deeply about, but know there's a better way to do it, Transform My Dance Studio is here to support you every step of the way.
Olivia Mode-Cater is a CEO, entrepreneur and leader of the Dance Studio Owners Association, the world's largest community of studio owners, and helped scale 2 other major dance businesses into leaders in the industry. Known for her expertise in dance education, business growth, and marketing, she has trained and inspired thousands of studio owners.
The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and community. This podcast is for studio owners at any stage of their journey who are ready to build profitable businesses that support their lives.
Hosted by Olivia Mode-Cater, a lifelong dance educator and entrepreneur, each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear real-life stories from studio owners, mentors, and coaches who've been in the trenches, candid solo episodes that explore the personal and professional growth of studio leadership, and thoughtful deep dives with industry experts offering practical insight for studio owners.
This show is designed to help studio owners move beyond survival mode and into a more intentional way of leading that supports financial growth without sacrificing joy, energy, or fulfillment. If you're building a studio you care deeply about, but know there's a better way to do it, Transform My Dance Studio is here to support you every step of the way.
Olivia Mode-Cater is a CEO, entrepreneur and leader of the Dance Studio Owners Association, the world's largest community of studio owners, and helped scale 2 other major dance businesses into leaders in the industry. Known for her expertise in dance education, business growth, and marketing, she has trained and inspired thousands of studio owners.
Episodes
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Aug 28, 2024 • 34min
BONUS: Live, Eat, Breathe, BREAK!
In this special episode, DSOA's Director, Olivia Mode-Cater, chats with Etienne Carreira, who is not only an incredible member of the Inner Circle, but also a leader in the Breaking world as dancer, choreographer, and teacher and his SON will be competing in those Youth Olympic for breaking in Dakar in 2026. During this convo, Etienne gives us a behind the scenes look of what it's like to train an olympian. You're going to love this conversation, as we talk about all things hip hop and Breaking!
Aug 26, 2024 • 28min
Dance Comeback Campaign: Make It Personal!
Today is another special day on our podcast as we welcome one of the DSOA's Inner Circle Captains, Erika Holmes, on with Annie for an incredible conversation about the various ways you can start working NOW on getting students in your doors for the year ahead! Erika is here to help you learn how to add a personal touch to your student attraction strategies and so much more!
Aug 19, 2024 • 28min
Dance Comeback Campaign: Seasoned Studio Owners Share Their BEST-KEPT Secrets!
We have a special episode in store for you today. Our host for this series, Annie, has brought on one of the DSOA's incredible Inner Circle members, Robyn Todesco, for a special episode on how this seasoned studio owner improved her re-enrollment numbers time and time again. Turn those ear buds up!
Aug 12, 2024 • 27min
Dance Comeback Campaign: Keep Them Wanting More!
In this episode, Annie is going to break down how to create and execute a specific enrollment period for your studio that sells out year after year.
Aug 5, 2024 • 23min
Dance Comeback Campaign: Attracting New Students & Winning Back the Ones that Got Away
Dive in to the world of retention and attraction. The special word in today's episode is retention! Retention and attraction is what leads to ultimate success for enrollment numbers. Learn first-hand from Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese Thistle on how she improved her enrollment numbers!
Jul 29, 2024 • 48min
BREAKING NEWS: Inner Circle Member Coaching the FIRST-EVER USA Olympic Breaking Team
This special episode interviews Bonita Saldana, Inner Circle member and the coach of the very first Olympics Breaking team!
Jul 22, 2024 • 35min
Jumpstart Your Season: Student Attraction Marketing Tips w/ Olivia
In this BONUS episode from our free July training, Enrollment Explosion, Olivia gives away the tried and true systems and marketing tips used in the DSOA's Inner Circle! By implementing these tips and tricks, you will have an enrollment explosion yourself!
Jul 15, 2024 • 44min
Jumpstart Your Season: Advice To Get Your Enrollment Numbers UP!
Experienced enrollment experts Shannon and Shawna share tips on boosting enrollment numbers in dance studios. Topics include social media campaigns, free classes, partnerships with local businesses, and personalized support for prospective students. Learn how to attract new students and improve business growth.
Jul 8, 2024 • 22min
Jumpstart Your Season: How to BEST Execute Your Enrollment Process
Discover expert tips on improving enrollment numbers in your dance studio, including building relationships, enhancing the enrollment process for families, effective marketing strategies, creating the right vibe in classes, and maximizing enrollment through tailored ambiance and excitement.
Jul 1, 2024 • 19min
Jumpstart Your Season: A Personal Studio Owner Story
Go behind the scenes as IC Studio Growth Coach Shannon Westveer shares her very personal studio owner story!
