Advance Your Bellydance Podcast: Business Edition

We all want to have better habits but it's so much easier to stay in our comfort zones. This week I want to share 5 steps to creating better habits you can use to become a better dancer, business owner or for any other area in your life. Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In this rebroadcasted episode I'm chatting with Sahira from TX where we talk how she collaborated with Silvia Salamanca, taught in Egypt and how she manages her time working on her online business (perfectionists, listen up!) Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

One of my IG reels went viral. Here's 3 reasons why I don't care and 3 things I care about more when it comes to social media marketing. Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance The comedy reel that went viral: instagram.com/reel/CdF-b0EDBSh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This month's Q&A answers how to achieve a certain aesthetic (hint: you don't need this to be a pro!), how to market in a smaller community, and how to stay motivated. Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This week I want to share with you how I grew my Instagram following to over a thousand followers within a few weeks. And it's definitely not what you think. Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Hey y'all, I'm travelling this week so enjoy this rebroadcasted episode of last March's Q&A episode: This month I'm answering if you need an online course to benefit from digital marketing, if you have to post every day on social media to see results, and if you can promote your classes if you don't have many email subscribers. Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Hiring a dance or business coach or even booking a private lesson may seem out of reach for you right now, whether it be because of finances or time commitment, but I want to tell you 3 reasons you may want to get that extra help right now. Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

COVID definitely isn't over but the world is opening back up again, slowly, which means in-person classes and workshops are on the rise. Here are 7 quick tips on how to transition back to in-person classes & workshops. Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Well it's been a minute! I missed you! Here's a quick life update, why I took February off, and what's coming up for dance. Fill out the survey for workshops in your city! www.zana.dance Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In this rebroadcasted episode, I'm answering what to do if nobody responds to your emails, how to write for your email marketing strategy when you're not an author, and if you really need a website if you already have a Facebook page. To register for the next online workshops: Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In this rebroadcasted episode you'll hear: the top 2 marketing mistakes bellydancers make, how to use online classes to your advantage, what the "sacred space" is and how to tap into it, and what Tiffany hopes will be the new normal when it comes to selling your bellydance classes (and I'm 100% here for it). To register for the next online workshops: Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Woo hoo, it's the first new episode of 2022! This week I wanna share 4 things you can include in your next sales emails. To register for the next online workshops: Business Work Day: Sales Sequences for Bellydancers on Jan 23rd, visit www.zana.dance/business and Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Hey y'all, due to some sound issues with the scheduled episode for this week, I'm rebroadcasting this interview with Siobhan all about the importance of conditioning for bellydancers. Enjoy and stay tuned for a new episode next week! To register for the next online workshops: Business Work Day: Sales Sequences for Bellydancers on Jan 23rd, visit www.zana.dance/business and Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Happy new year! I'm still on my break so enjoy this rebroadcasted episode of my interview with Katie Sahar. To register for the next online workshops: Business Work Day: Sales Sequences for Bellydancers on Jan 23rd and Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Happy holidays! I'm taking a break for the holidays so enjoy this rebroadcasted episode of my interview with Lisa Zahiya & Shahrzad. To register for the next online workshops: Business Work Day: Sales Sequences for Bellydancers on Jan 23rd and Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

It's the final episode of 2021! Take a peak behind the (very transparent) curtain of what got done, what didn't, and what I hope to do in 2022. I'm off the next couple of weeks so enjoy listening so some faves I'll be rebroadcasting. To register for the next online workshops: Business Work Day: Sales Sequences for Bellydancers on Jan 23rd and Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

2021 is almost over and naturally it's a time to reflect on how your year went. Today I want you to consider leaving these 3 things behind in 2021: To register for the next online workshops: Business Work Day: Sales Sequences for Bellydancers on Jan 23rd and Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

I've been craving more creative work lately so I want to share with you 3 ways to channel your inner creative and get you ready with a fresh new outlook for the new year. To register for the next online workshops: Business Work Day: Sales Sequences for Bellydancers on Jan 23rd and Romantic Pop Choreography on Feb 6th, visit www.zana.dance/classes Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Instead of the usual Q&A episode at the end of the month, I wanna tell you about 3 business tools you can gift yourself this holiday season. For a full list of tools I recommend, visit www.zana.dance/tools Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Are you making this mistake on social media? (Probably) No worries, there's an easy fix! Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

I'm traveling this weekend so in lieu of a new episode, enjoy this rebroadcast of one of my favorite interviews with Aziza: Episode 154: How To Take Initiative In Your Bellydance Career. Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Do you hear crickets when asking for testimonials? Here are 3 ways to finally get a response. Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This month's Q&A answers how to stop your work from being stolen and what to do if someone wants a refund. Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This week I wanna share with you 5 must haves for your sales page. This is especially helpful if you have a signature program, like an online course you launch once a year, a product, or a service. ***SUPPORT THE SPONSORS*** Get your 2021 Bellydance Bundle: thebellydancebundle.com/advance Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

You don't need to be a design pro to optimize your home page. Here are 5 easy DIY tips to easily fix your home page. ***SUPPORT THE SPONSORS*** Get your free dance progress tracker & get on the waitlist for the 2021 Bellydance Bundle: thebellydancebundle.com/advance Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Still clinging on to this 1 page on your website? Here's why I'm giving you permission to remove it once and for all. ***SUPPORT THE SPONSORS*** Get your free dance progress tracker & get on the waitlist for the 2021 Bellydance Bundle: thebellydancebundle.com/advance Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This month's episodes are going to be all about tips for your website and overall online presence! And this week I wanna share with you 5 ways you can make your online presence more accessible. Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This month's Q&A answers when it's time to create an online course, how to use Pinterest to promote your studio, and how to ask your students for a testimonial. Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This week I want to talk to you about your fear of failure in the form of procrastinating by signing up for a bunch of online courses & never taking any action on them. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment until Sept 24th! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In this week's minisode you'll hear why I don't do monthly subscriptions but 3 main things to keep in mind if you do. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment until Sept 24th! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Here are 3 ways to advertise your business that don't involve social media ads and that invest right back into the dance community. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This month's Q&A episode answers how you can get more confident selling your classes, how to overcome your fear of failure and put yourself out there, and how to start your first evergreen online course. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

If you're stuck on what to create as your next product or service idea, I've got a quick and easy solution for you! The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This week I want to give you 3 simple mindset shifts you can use to not only help you gain more clarity but also to push you forward. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This week I want to encourage you to be radical in your business! The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

You may have heard about brand values for big brands but did you know you, too, can use values associated with your own personal brand to help create your marketing? The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In lieu of the regular Q&A episode that normally comes out at the end of the month, here's an interview with Lisa Zahiya and Shahrzad about the most common bellydance business mistakes we see. For more info on Elevate with Lisa & Shahrzad, visit https://mailchi.mp/lisazahiya/elevate The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

What would you do if you knew you'd fail? Because spoiler alert, you will fail at some point, and often. Everyone does. Now how will you get over it to try again? The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In this episode I talk with Shahrzad about how she got started dancing in Egypt, what she struggles with in bellydance (she's DEFINITELY not alone in this!), the future of raqs sharqi & more! For more about Shahrzad, check out her website: www.shahrzadstudios.com The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

We're 6 months into the year and if you're like me and are still surprised every time the year goes by so quickly, this episode is for you! Now is the perfect time to re-evaluate your business and life goals and if the two support one another. Because after all, if the way you're running your business isn't making you happy, then what's it all for? Ask yourself these 4 questions to see if your business & life are on track with your goals and values. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This month's Q&A answers how to achieve a certain aesthetic (hint: you don't need this to be a pro!), how to market in a smaller community, and how to stay motivated. Register for today's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Here are 3 copywriting myths you may believe & what to do to improve your copywriting skills. Register for the next Business Work Day on May 30th: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Doing more doesn't always get you more. Find out how to stop doing it all and focus on doing this instead. Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This week I'm sharing the audio version of an edited replay for the Email Marketing Masterclass where you learned how to start your email list. If you prefer the video version, go to zana.dance, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on 'get the free email marketing training'. Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This week find out what you're getting wrong about SEO and 3 ways to fix it (no web designers or SEO experts required). Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

To continue celebrating Financial Literacy Month this April, this month's Q&A episode answers personal finance questions like how much you should charge for online classes, how much to set aside for your business investment, and how to get better at saving money. Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

To continue celebrating Financial Literacy Month this April, this week's episode is 5 tips to help you create a budget that actually works for you so you can stick to it. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

To celebrate Financial Literacy Month this April, the rest of this month's episodes are all about personal finance. This week's episode is about 5 ways to improve your financial wellbeing, none of which involve sacrificing your weekly latte. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Listen to this very special interview with world-renowned bellydancer, Aziza, and hear her thoughts on what's changed since she started bellydancing, what her hopes are for the bellydance community, and her #1 piece of advice for dancers like you. For more about Aziza, check out her website: www.aziza.tv The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

This month I'm answering if you need an online course to benefit from digital marketing, if you have to post every day on social media to see results, and if you can promote your classes if you don't have many email subscribers. The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is relaunching on March 31st! Get on the waitlist at zana.dance/digital To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

If you ever get stuck on what to write for your newsletter list or even social media caption, that's what today's episode is all about! To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos Get on the Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course waitlist at zana.dance/digital Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance “Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License