Today’s episode is a special one! We welcome back Jodi Shilling along with DSOA Inner Circle Captain Patti Johnston for an in-depth conversation on the future of dance. Together, they’ll explore the key areas the industry should focus on and the top priorities for studio owners to remain competitive. From new innovations to cultural shifts, this is an insightful discussion you won’t want to miss!

We have a special treat for you in today’s episode! Host Jodi Shilling welcomes Loren Specht, one of DSOA’s talented Inner Circle members, to share her top strategies for setting a dance studio up for success in 2025. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas or actionable tips, this conversation is packed with inspiration to help you tackle the year ahead. 

Welcome back! In today’s episode, we’re looking forward to 2025 with Inner Circle Growth Coach Jodi Shilling. Jodi shares the trends that studio owners should watch closely, along with practical strategies to keep your studio ahead of the curve. Get ready to set your studio up for success in the coming year!

In today’s episode, Inner Circle Growth Coach Jodi Shilling joins us to share her personal journey through 2024. Together, we’ll explore the dance industry's shifts, trends, and the transformative moments she's experienced in her own studio. Jodi opens up about the year’s pivotal challenges, impactful lessons, and the growth they’ve inspired.

Today is another special day on our podcast as we welcome back Shannon along with one of the DSOA’s Inner Circle Captains, Heather Buelow, for an incredible conversation about out-of-the-box ideas that will take your recitals to the next level

We have a special episode in store for you today. Our host for this series, Shannon, has brought on one of the DSOA’s incredible Inner Circle members, Kelly Parks, for a special episode on how this studio owner has mastered recital profit!

Welcome back to part 2 of this special bonus episode, Leadership Liberation, where the DSOA shows studio owners how to TRANSFORM YOUR DANCE STUDIO INTO A SERIOUS BUSINESS...FOR GOOD!

This special bonus episode is Part 1 of our Leadership Liberation training where the DSOA shows studio owners how to TRANSFORM YOUR DANCE STUDIO INTO A SERIOUS BUSINESS...FOR GOOD!

Last week, IC Growth Coach & podcast host, Shannon Westveer, told you about her story with her first recitals. Now, in this episode, she is going to give you actionable steps on improving your recitals so that you can actually make a profit!

In this episode, Inner Circle Growth Coach Shannon Westveer is going to share a personal story about her very first recital...she’ll share what went well, what didn’t go so well, and how she learned along the way!

In this special episode, the DSOA's Executive Director Olivia Mode-Cater is going to walk you through ways to master delegation so you can put more focus on your marketing efforts, specifically!

Today is another special day on our podcast as we welcome two of the DSOA’s Inner Circle Captains, Meghan Retseck and Kim Field, for an incredible conversation about delegation discoveries and challenges!

Our host for this series, Mary, has brought on one of the DSOA’s incredible Inner Circle members, Hannah Taylor, for a special episode on how this seasoned studio owner has mastered delegation while running TWO STUDIOS!

Today's episode is all about giving you actionable steps on how you can start delegating – what you should focus on, what you should let go of, and how do you trust your employees to do the job you hired them to do?!

In this episode, IC Growth Coach Mary Giattino is going to share a personal story about her very first hire -- Who it was, what she delegated first, and tons of lessons she learned from that first hire! I know you’re going to be able to relate!

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!

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!

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!

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. 

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!

This special episode interviews Bonita Saldana, Inner Circle member and the coach of the very first Olympics Breaking team!

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!

This episode will dive into tips and tricks straight from the field! Hear some great examples from Shannon and Shawna about how to improve your enrollment numbers all year long!

This week, Shannon will be sharing her tried-and-true tips and tricks on how to get incredible enrollment numbers at the start of your season!

Go behind the scenes as IC Studio Growth Coach Shannon Westveer shares her very personal studio owner story!

Today, you will hear from none other than the DSOA's tech guru herself, Tanya Neary! Tanya and Alisa are so excited to dive into the everchanging world of technology and AI and how you can implement little bits along the way so you become a tech guru, too!

In today's episode, Alisa and special guest, Craig Burns (DSOA's Mastery Level Executive Coach) will talk about the common fears of technology for both yourself and your team. They'll also discuss how to coach your team through change so that the transition to using more technology in day to day is smoother!

This episode will encourage you to try out new technologies, regardless of your age and previous understandings of technology and AI.

In this episode, let's learn which types of AI technologies are best for dance studio owners and how to embrace technologies every day. 

Technology is changing daily and it's important that we understand what tech tools we can leverage for success as dance studio owners. In this episode, Alisa is going to share the top tech tools that she uses and loves inside her dance studio!

We have a very special episode today as we have The DSOA's Director, Olivia Mode-Cater! This episode is all about building your dream team and what types of actionable steps you can put into place now to start that journey!

For today's episode, we have a special guest. Lauren Kelly is an IC member and is here to give us great ideas, tips, and tricks for thinking about long-term retention at the beginning of the hiring process.

This episode leans into 3 best practices for  hiring the right people, onboarding them for long-term retention, and building your dream team.

This next mini-series is all about hiring the right people, onboarding them for long-term retention, and building your dream team. Lean in to these amazing tips and tricks.

Do you have leaky bucket syndrome? Did all of your new students drop in their first year? This episode will give you 3 quick marketing tips to boost enrollment and keep your re-enrollnment numbers high!

Retention isn't always just focused on the student currently enrolled in classes. It's also focusing on bringing that student's siblings and other relatives into the studio. It's also focusing on how retention trickles down through generations and helps establish a true community feeling within the studio.

In this episode, we're going to hear one of our Inner Circle member's approach to year-round retention strategies and how to embed these strategies into daily practice!

In addition to your systems and processes, you need connection. When people feel connected, they will continue showing up to your classes!

It's not always about how many students you have, it's about how many classes they're taking. It's also not about reaching a certain number of students, it's understanding your profit margins to keep your business sustainable.

In case you missed the DSOA's free training this week, here's the ONLY way to listen to the replay! Get ready for all the tips and tricks on scheduling, retention, and re-enrollment! 

How to effectively navigate partnerships with local community organizations, schools, and businesses while keeping your studio's mission and brand at the forefront!

In today's episode, Alisa will be talking with IC member Tanya Neary about creating a marketable brand. They are sharing so many tips & tricks on how you can get your studio recognized from anywhere in the world. 

Your brand is not just what you say YES to, it's also what you say NO to. In this episode, Alisa is going to break down what she says NO to in order to stay on brand.

We are going to break down what branding actually means. It's more than just your logo and tagline. When you have a brand, you need to have a promise. 

Inner Circle Captains Shawna Kwan & Kim Field surveyed our Inner Circle members and gathered the top 5 money mistakes that dance studio owners AND how to never make those mistakes again!

Amelia Fazio & Julia Hilliard from Revolution are here to empower dance studio owners as retailers!

In this episode, we are going to break down actionable steps on how to address your current financial state and how to improve and ensure profitability! 

Are you ready for financial freedom? Do you have a plan for gaining your financial freedom? This episode will bring some hard truths but some exciting motivation on how to get started on your journey to profitability!