At the Barre with Jane & Mel Podcast

In a very personal episode of At The Barre (and our final for 2022), today I'm revealing what lead to my decision to sell my dance studio after 17 years. The process of making such a huge change the lives of my family and I certainly didn't come easily or quickly for me so I'm sharing all the factors that went into the decision-making process and why, ultimately, it lead to me handing over the studio to a new owner. I also reveal why I'm completely at peace with my decision depisite my studio forming such a huge part of who I was for 17 years. It's my hope this episode might shed some light on what can be a very emotional decision for studio owners and, if selling is something you're considering, how to navigate all the feelings that come with it.   CONNECT WITH ME  Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au  Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3  Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au    Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find usSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt a little disappointed when, at the end of the year, the teachers in your studio receive praise and armfuls of gifts from students but you, as the studio owner, end up empty handed? Life as a studio owner can certainly be thankless at times and that's often because the majority of work we're doing is behind the scenes - think admin, logistics, training teachers, running a business! In this week's episode of At The Barre we're unpacking some simple strategies for dealing with those times when you feel unacknowledged in your studio. I offer advice and a few handy tools you can use to understand why you might be feeling unloved and how you can subtly shift your mindset to become more ‘at peace' with a perceived lack of acknowledgement from your customers.   CONNECT WITH ME  Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au  Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3   Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au     Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find usSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of At The Barre we're taking a deep dive into self awareness and how it can impact the type of leader you are in your studio. As a dance studio owner, you know there is always something to do in your studio and sometimes it's the work on our ‘self' that gets pushed aside as we deal with more ‘urgent' matters. But, in this episode, we discuss why prioritising this work is so important and how it truly effects every aspect of your studio. We also touch on what a lack of self awareness can mean for your studio and I even reveal a few tools you can use to start to looking deeper to find what truly makes you tick. Looking for more about this valuable aspect of self development? Don't forget about my upcoming Summer School ‘23. Visit my socials for more information about the event and how you can be part of the fun this January. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Repeat after me… “proft is not a dirty word”. In this episode of At The Barre we're talking all things money with studio owner Kaitlin Hague. As a studio owner, it can be difficult to reconcile your ‘calling' as a teacher and mentor with the financial reward that SHOULD come with running a successful business. On the daily, we can be faced with parents who wonder why they're being charged an ‘admin fee' on top of the costume or competition entry and even employees who might not fully ‘get' the actual cost of running a studio. This isn't just a conversation about numbers though and certainly not one just for studios of a certain size. We also talk mindset and how we can start changing our own relationship with money. Some of our favourite financial gurus on Instagram: Denise Duffield-Thomas - @denisedt Mel Browne - @moremoneyforshoes Courtney Rogers - @court.and.co Property Before Prada - @propertybeforeprada   CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au   CONNECT WITH KAITLIN Instagram @bayside.dance.qld baysidedance.com.au Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Community' is a word we often hear associated with dance studios especially when it comes to values. In fact it's become a bit of a buzz word. But have you ever really dug deep about what it actually means in relation to your studio? Today I'm joined At The Barre by Holly Diggle who runs Dance Northside - a community-focused studio in the ACT. We talk about how she infuses every touchpoint in her studio with her values of kindness, community & respect and how she nurtures her studio community beyond student-focused events. We also touch on navigating ambition whilst still maintaining balance and why walking faster isn't getting you there any quicker. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH HOLLY Instagram @dance_northside dancenorthside.com Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does your studio have an onboarding system for new staff members? Do you have a process for welcoming new team members or do they just show up and start teaching? In this week's episode of At The Barre we're talking about why a thorough staff onboarding process is so vital to the success of your studio - and to a positive experience for your teachers, admin team and even you as the studio owner. Recruiting new team members can be a time-consuming and expensive process so it makes sense to ensure your new hires are set up for success. I share how you can help your staff feel like valued team members from the very start and why we can look to some of the world's biggest fast food chains for inspiration. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prepare yourself for some soul searching because in this episode, we're going deep (well as deep as we can in 35 minutes anyway). Today I'm joined At The Barre by Melanie Gard to talk about imposter syndrome, being the ‘good girl' and managing ambition. We touch on how attaching words to your feelings can sometimes help put things in perspective and why the movie Babe has gifted us with one of the best affirmations we could ever imagine. And for some light relief, listen out for a couple of bonus life hacks! You're welcome

In today's episode of At The Barre, I'm excited to share all the plans for my upcoming professional and personal development in-person event where dance studio owners will come together and work on ‘The Business of You'. This isn't about subscribing to ‘hustle culture', it's about learning how to achieve success in business and life while also enjoying your family, being present as a mum, wife, friend or daughter. Join me (on my birthday

Does your studio have a clear set of values? When your values are distinct and well thought-out, decisions in your studio become easy - whether resolving a staff issue, dealing with a demanding customer or even deciding how to market your classes on social media. In today's episode, we're exploring the importance of setting your studio values and how to communicate your values to current and potential customers. We look at how to get your team on board and the best way to infuse your values in your interactions with everyone who comes into contact with your studio. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you comfortable with the “sales” part of your studio? I've heard from several dance studio owners recently who confess to feeling more than a little awkward when it comes to selling what they do to potential customers. On a personal note, selling is hard for me and, in today's episode, I'm talking about how reframing sales as an act of service really helped me overcome my aversion to the “sales pitch”. We look at how you can help your front desk team feel more comfortable with sales, reassess the way you and your team approach your studio boutique, and explore the importance of the follow-up when it comes to converting new enquiries to paying customers. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the time of year when dance studios in Australia and NZ start preparing for the new dance year so, in this episode, we're chatting about putting together your dream studio team of teachers and admin staff. I reveal my top tips for filling those stressful gaps in your teaching staff and why it's NEVER a good idea to hire out of desperation. We talk about why it's important to “hire hard” when looking for new team members and how you can start growing your team from within. I also have some useful tips for dance teachers looking for work that may surprise you. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Receiving negative feedback at work is always tricky - we can get 99 positive comments but it's the one negative one that will stick with us. In this episode, I'm talking about how to deal with “feedback” without letting it derail your day (or disturb your sleep). We touch on how to respond to negative comments on social media and why you don't need to enter every argument you're invited to. And in relation to an issue we know will resonate with many studio owners, find out why comments about profits can be particularly triggering and how to deal with them appropriately. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts, @dancestep00 Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creating positive experiences for our students outside of their dance lessons is one of the keys to retention. In this episode, I'm talking about my recent Studio Formal which I held this year for the second time and how deepening relationships between students and my team contributes to creating a positive studio culture. Find out how I resisted the temptation to “overplan” the event and what I did to build excitement in the lead-up to the big night! CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Donna Hann, life in the summer of 2020 couldn't have been better. She had started reshaping the way she ran her thriving regional Queensland studio and was enjoying the newfound freedom that came with her decision to strategically systemise parts of her business. But when Covid hit and Donna's relationship with her husband suffered a setback, it forced a major rethink. After growing her studio from the ground up, she decided to branch out and start a new venture helping women reshape their own businesses in order to be more present for their families. In this episode, I talk to Donna about removing herself from the centre of her business, why it's OK to change who and what you value, and the importance of listening to your inner knowing AND having the courage to act on it. A must-listen for any DSO who has thought about selling their studio and how life might look on the other side. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH DONNA donnahann.com Instagram @donna_hann_sib Donna's signature online program - Ready to Rise - is a 12 week group coaching program created for mums in business who want to start or reshape their business and go from feeling exhausted and overwhelmed to becoming energised, fulfilled and thriving as a business owner. For information about the program, www.donnahann.com/courseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all been in a meeting that could have been an email! However, if they're run properly, meetings can be an extremely powerful driver in moving your business forward and achieving your goals. In a studio environment, meetings can be an important communication tool and will help keep your whole team - admin staff and teachers - singing from the same song sheet. In this episode of At The Barre, we're talking about the value behind scheduling a regular meeting with your studio team and I share the exact agenda I use to ensure meetings with my team are productive and don't drag on (bonus tip: set the meeting for just before lunch!). CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Sutton runs Pazaz Dance Company in Belmont and Rockingham WA, and has for… wait for it…. 21 years. It was only in the last 3 or so years though that Jen has been working with a VA in a VA'ry real way, and has totally changed the way she manages her growing business and her growing family. In this episode Jen discusses ‘taking the leap' into the unknown, how to start working with a VA and her advice on not waiting…. There are some real nuggets of wisdom hidden within this chat – I can't thank Jen enough for sharing so openly. For more information on working with a VA, check out episode 14 ‘Virtually a dream come true' when I chat with ex DSO and now Dance Studio VA Chelsea Spresser. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most listeners know the name Sharon Saunders. Why? Because Sharon has been a familiar face and name within the Australian Dance Industry for over 30 years. In this interview with Sharon, we celebrate her immense contribution to dance education and congratulate her on her retirement as she takes her final curtsey. Sharon and I reflect and reminisce on the way dance studios have changed throughout her 30+ years and how she is excited to begin not only a new chapter of her life, but a new book. Congratulations Sharon and thank you for being such an inspiration to so many.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me At The Barre today is Samantha Pulvirenti from Pulsate Dance Force in Wangaratta, Victoria. When I have conversations with my guests At The Barre, I always have a loose structure and thought pattern on how I think the conversation will go, but what I love the most about these chats is how open and authentic my guests are, and how the conversations just flow in a really natural way, and today's episode is a wonderful example of that. Throughout this conversation, Samantha talks about the unfolding of her leadership and the challenges that come with that. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm joined by Kaitlin Hague, Director of Bayside Dance in Brisbane Qld. During this conversation we chat about Kaitlin's PHD research into Talent Development in dancers and how she manages a large studio with two young children. Kaitlin has a LOT going on, and in this episode, she shares some of the strategies she has implemented to assist her in managing it all. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is a delight to welcome Melanie Gard back to the Barre. Melanie is a regular contributor to the podcast and I always value her thoughts and wisdom. In today's episode we speak about our studios in a post Covid World. We chat about grief, burnout, self-compassion, questioning ‘why' and changing our approach to the way we manage our business in 2022. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH MEL Instagram @melanieannedance @peninsuladance Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most DSO's are in agreement – there are many hats to wear! To me, that's part of the fun buuuut it can also be part of the challenge – managing it all can almost impossible. Happily, we don't have to, however learning HOW to delegate, in an effort to reduce your own overwhelm and increase your positive mental health can be complicated. Anxiety, overwhelm, competing priorities – these are all pain points shared with me often by the DSO's I speak with. These are symptoms however, not the cause. Over the last couple of months, I have been sharing the strategies that support me to have Dance Studio Success… whilst they aren't particularly sexy, they work, and using a Project Management Approach is just another part of the over all strategy. Listen as I share why. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're after a little dose of magic, join me at the barre and I'll pour you a glass. Natalie Yates, owner of NY Dance in Qld, brought her everything to this interview – it's from the heart and from the soul, with a healthy side serve of laughter and fun. I always enjoy the opportunities to interview amazing Dance Stdio Owners, learning about their stories and bringing them to you – none more so than today. I have been busting to share this Episode with the world for a couple of weeks now, so get your walking shoes on, or settle into a comfy spot, and spend some time with the inspiring Natalie, At The Barre.   CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems like FOREVER ago that I was juggling babies, toddlers and everything in between whilst running my studio, but in the same breath, wasn't it just yesterday!? I've always felt grateful that I was able to create a business around the growing needs of my family – but that doesn't mean I was at home all the time or available for their every need… In this episode, an excerpt from a video I created for my free Facebook group ‘The Collective for Dance Studio Owners' I explain some of the ways I managed to grow my family and my business in the early years (my oldest child and my dance studio are exactly the same age) This is not an extensive list but I certainly hope it provides some food for thought and gives you the encouragement and a little bit of love that you might be looking for. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard the epic quote from James Clear's book ‘Atomic Habits', “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems” Whilst much of Clears' work has a focus on personal development, this quote is true in business also. In this episode I explain how systems set me up for success from DAY ONE. I have always tried to ensure that my studio can run without me, and that means systems, systems, systems… but, of course, it's easier said than done. Listen as I chat through some of the mindset shifts I needed to enable me to build a healthy ‘Playbook' of systems which has led to consistency of service delivery for my customers, better delegation and clarity for my team AND more freedom for me as the business owner. ' CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I unpack a little discovery I made when Liam, my son, tested positive to COVID -19. Due to isolation requirements and having to stay home, the time away from the studio reminded me the importance of getting out of my team's way – allowing them time (and space) to operate without me (which they are 100% capable of doing) and how I also need time without them (or without anyone really!) John Maxwell once said as the leader we need to “pave the way, lead the way, and then get out of the way!” and if I was more eloquent, I would have said that too. Instead, I tell this story, laugh at my own jokes and set you a challenge – all in 16 minutes of ‘At The Barre' gold – see you there, champagne in hand! CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing gets my back up more than bad customer service. Lately I have been trying to do business with a number of organisations, if only they would return my call or email. Good Golly, it honestly shouldn't be that hard! In this episode I am excited to announce a new range of workshops made exclusively for customer service and admin teams within dance studios. Today I go through the framework that supports the service levels within my own studio as well as how the application of them can really take your studio to the next level. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are days that I feel like all I do is make decisions. SO much so that ‘decision fatigue' is real. I get home and the kids ask “what's for tea” and I honestly could not care – could someone else just decide!? Leaders can alleviate decision fatigue by sharing some of the load with their team – you don't have to do it all alone. But what if you don't have a team? Or your team are not quite at that level? I always come back to the data…. In this episode I'm going to share with you how to make data driven decisions – honestly, if you have the right data, most decisions become easy, or at least easier. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Erin Nash, Principal of Erin Nash Ballet Academy and Ellenbrook Ballet Academy – known Collectively as EBA, in Perth Western Australia. Erin truly has a heart so big – you can hear it in the way she talks about her mission and the vision she has for the students she teaches. I first got to know Erin when she became a DanceStep Partner studio, and it quickly became clear to me that we both deeply believe in empowering students to be their very best. In this episode we chat about the opportunity that we have in the studio to really impact students in a powerful and positive way - I know you are going to just love it! CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au Connect with Erin: Erin Nash Ballet Academy and Ellenbrook Ballet Academy – known Collectively as EBA : https://www.ellenbrookballet.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we will chat about the 11 signs of Burnout as shared with me by Carey Nieuwhof. Some of the signs are pretty obvious, whereas others are a little more subtle. Either way, there is no doubt that life is sure pushing us to the limits at the moment, so it pays to not only know the red flags, but to act on them to. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au Learn more about Carey: https://careynieuwhof.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you constantly trying to learn how to be more productive, and how to manage your time better? It seems like this is one of those things that is always a work in progress. A couple of years ago I uncovered a wonderful hack and it changed the way I work – I learnt that instead of managing time, to rather focus on managing energy. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I will be discussing the role many of us play (or should play!) and that is the role of a coach and mentor. Although time consuming, the time we spend coaching and developing our team, will not only impact them positively, but also contribute to business success. Win win hey!? If you enjoy this episode and want to dive deeper into the concepts I introduce, I'd love to invite you to my March Group Coaching workshop on March 22nd at 12pm AEST. We will unpack how to get your team to team to maintain standards and how you can coach them to improved performance, with lots of examples, templates and time for questions. Book your seat here: https://calendly.com/janegrech/helloaccountability CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are overworked and overwhelmed with a relentless ‘IN' pile (yep, how did we get there when its not even February!) then this episode is for you. Chelsea Spresser is a Virtual Assistant for Dance Studio Owners and just may be the angel you're looking for. Chelsea and I chat (mostly) about how a VA can help lessen the load and take some of those dreaded tasks off your plate. Of course, since we are At The Barre there are a few side conversations on the way – enjoy those too! CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH CHELSEA Website: https://www.dsassist.com.au/ Instagram @dancestudioassist  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me At The Barre today is Ali Philips, who I have described as having a tonne of wisdom, with a side serve of sass. Dialling in from Canada, Ali is the founder of BAM Dance in Brisbane and Canada as well as a Leadership Coach and Author and facilitator of a 10 week dance teacher Teacher Training Course. Ali and I talk about ‘doing the work' – for Ali that means being curious and asking questions, for me it means looking into the corners to uncover what is behind my responses or actions. Effectively, doing the work is asking questions, even when it's uncomfortable. This episode literally ‘dances' across a number of subjects including: • Our money stories • Our fears • Having awareness / being accepting of ourselves and others / taking responsibility • Embodied Leadership CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH ALI Instagram @aliphilips.official RESOURCES '15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership' https://tidd.ly/32gfHwH  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once upon a time we placed (quite expensive) advertisements in the local paper for the last 3 weeks of January, and the enquiries flooded in. 15 years on and my local paper doesn't exist anymore, and advertising, for the most part, is now digital. Keeping up with Facebooks changes, knowing what kind of ad to run and what kind of money to spend is exhausting. Do you know if your ad is performing well? And if not do you know what to tweak? Do you even WANT to know!? I've decided I don't, but I do. In that I don't want to know all the things, but I do want someone to do them for me. It's why I connected with Jennifer Randall from thejenniferrandall.com Jennifer has run a dance studio, which means she speaks our language. Wait until you hear you explain Facebook ads like choreography – such an aha moment! Like all conversations At The Barre we chat about personal and professional topics, anchoring on the work that Jennifer does and how she is helping me, and might be able to help you on All Things Social. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH JEN Instagram @thejenniferrandall RESOURCES ‘Atomic Habits' by James Clear https://tidd.ly/327l4hP   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! Each year, about now, in between all the end of year / start of year hoopla, I start to think about a word that will guide me through the next year. Focusing on a word can help discover what excites you, explore what challenges you and provide room for making peace and growth. In 2016 my word for the year was JOY. It changed my life and I kept it for four years as it served me so well. Joy is now simply part of everyday practice for me. This year (and the one before) was my word was EASE, and despite the obvious challenges, I did honour it 90% of the time. My catch phrase became “what would this look like if it was easy” I asked members of my Facebook Group ‘The Collective' about their intention word, and share some of their answers (so if you need to steal some ideas, you're in the right place) What might your word for 2022 be? CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) https://bit.ly/3J0STC3 Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are checking in every where we go lately (for me, mum of 3 on school holidays that equals supermarket, supermarket and err, the supermarket!) but Im here to ask you, when was the last time you checked in with yourself? In this solo episode I chat through the process I go through at the end of each month, but it is also something you can do at the end of the year. Take a lead from the SAS and perform an After-Action Review – what went well, what didn't and most importantly what would you change. If you would like a copy of my Monthly Check in Playsheet head to my Instagram @dancestudiosuccess or https://bit.ly/3yyJo8z CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian born Jessica McLaughlin travelled to Australia for a holiday over 15 years ago and never left! In today's interview she talks about how she find herself here, in Sydney, running a successful dance studio, while navigating some of life's hardest challenges, professionally and personally. Throughout our conversation Jess and I chat about • Jess' version of success and how it has changed throughout the years • How she Jess learned to delegate through necessity • That Relationship building is Jess' guiding ‘why' • And we both ponder, when to rest, and when to quit CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH JESS Instagram @TDCdanceoz Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of my Strengths is ‘strategy' and so I nerd out on all things planning. In November 4 we talked about why you should have a vision and today I'm talking about how you can bring that vision off the page and into reality. Strategic Plans and 90-day plans have been game changing in my own Company, as they have allowed me to move the business forward while also sharing the responsibilities with key members of my team. If you are not sure how a Strategic Plan could work for you, please listen to this episode and let me convince you because as the saying goes if you fail to plan, you plan to fail! CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Dance Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au SIGN UP TO ‘PLAN WITH PURPOSE' WORKSHOP Follow the link in my bio on Insta @dancestudiosuccess Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Gard is back At The Barre, and today we are talking about WHY we might be feeling like we are, and how to approach the upcoming January break. Today's word of the day was Spuddle, a useful verb from the 17th century that means to work feebly and ineffectively, because your mind is elsewhere or you haven't quite woken up yet. To be extremely busy whilst achieving absolutely nothing. New episodes will be in your feeds weekly – subscribe so you never miss one! RESOURCES ‘Rocket Fuel' by Gino Wickman https://tidd.ly/3wYYDXj ‘I'm So Effing Tired' by Dr Amy Shah https://tidd.ly/3CtWUKV CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH MEL Instagram @melanieannedance @peninsuladance Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seasoned Studio Owner, Taryn is the whole hearted Principal of Centre Stage Dance and Entertainment in Perth. Her dedication shines through this interview where she shares: • What makes her studio unique. • How she has made the studio work for her, and her family • How giving 110% focus on every detail is her absolute superpower • How her DanceStep team of Student Teachers has grown to be the biggest in Australia, and how it takes her studio community to the next level. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH TARYN Instagram @centrestage_dance Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you have a team, you should have a budget line for Professional Development.” Wanna know who said that!? Yep! It was me! I am a true believer that the time and money I invest in my team has a direct influence on the success of my business. I know that time and money can be scarce resources, but a culture of continuous improvement and community as a team has always been a non-negotiable for me. Singing from the same song book, and joining me in this episode, is fellow PD junkie Stacey Morgan. Stacey and I can thank our thirst for information in connecting us in the first place. Always sitting front row at all the conferences, we've become great friends. Stacey owns Port Macquarie Performing Arts and runs EPIC training days for her amazing team. In this episode she will share some of her tips and tricks in making that time together a success, and I'll be sharing some of mine too. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Dance Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au CONNECT WITH STACEY www.simplystaceymorgan.com Email hello@simplystaceymorgan.com Instagram @simplystaceymorgan SIGN UP TO ‘SIMPLY STUDIO SUCCESS' Dance Studio Teams Training Workshop Head to www.simplystaceymorgan.com Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November in Australia is a busy time. For those lucky enough to be showcasing your students in performances it's go time. Then of course there is planning your timetables and re enrolment strategy, squeezed in between Christmas shopping for the family and remembering school excursion permission slips. But it is also the time to start thinking about your studio beyond the end of the year. It might be one year down the track, or several, but either way there is so much value in taking time out of the day-to-day operations and allowing yourself some time to breathe, and dream and reimagine. In this solo episode I'll be sharing why you should have a vision and how it has been a huge driver behind my business successes. CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Dance Student Teacher Education Program www.dancestep.com.au SIGN UP TO ‘REIMAGINE YOUR VISION' WORKSHOP Follow the link in my bio on Insta @dancestudiosuccess Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marguerite is the ambitious and motivated Studio Director of Renaissance School of Dance. Her mission is to grow awesome humans, through dance. In this interview Marg shares: • How she navigates challenging times • How she has gained freedom through systems and processes • How her team act as her gatekeeper, aiding positive mental health • How she focuses on her strengths and does the work that she enjoys and is good at Additionally, we spend time discussing her proudest moments as a DSO, the importance of keeping ‘dance' and what we do in perspective, and her vision for the future. RESOURCES Start with Why, Simon Sinek CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program CONNECT WITH MARGUERITE Instagram @margswithamission @rsd_insty Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Gard is back At The Barre, and today we are talking the importance of White Space in Leadership and Business, and how to approach timetabling an upcoming season. Today's word of the day was Neurologist! The fancy name for Brain Surgeon. New episodes will be in your feeds weekly – subscribe so you never miss one! RESOURCES ‘Drive' by Future Women Podcast Episode 3, 5th May 2021 Professor Kate Drummond on the work / life balance myth CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess @dancearts Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program CONNECT WITH MEL Instagram @melanieannedance @peninsuladance Loved this episode? Leave me a rating and review to help others find us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so pleased to be back ‘At The Barre' and even more pleased you're joining me. In this short re-introductory episode, I share a little about me, and my mission to educate, encourage and empower all I serve – whether that be dance studio owners, dance teachers or dance students.   CONNECT WITH ME Email – jane@dancestudiosuccess.com.au Instagram @dancestudiosuccess Facebook Group ‘The Collective' (For Dance Studio Owners) Learn more about DanceStep – Student Teacher Education Program  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While I love being ‘At The Barre’, I’ve created a new series called ‘Centre Stage’ where I interview creative and clever Dance Studio Owners past and present. I was delighted to spend time in conversation with fellow Dance Studio Owner, Stacey Morgan! Stacey is the Founder and Director of Port Macquarie Performing Arts and Simply Stacey Morgan. Stacey works with business owners to simplify their lives as they work to combine business and motherhood. In this interview, she shares openly challenges and triumphs through her experiences and learned knowledge. If you like to skip to topics that interest you…. 8.25: Introducing simplystaceymorgan.com 8.52: ‘Simple is best’ 9.42: The dangers of being everything to everybody 12.09: Authenticity, being real and learning from others 13.39: Simple is never easy 14.17: You can’t be what you can’t see 16.40: Managing time, energy and money) 20.48: The role of values and Managing Guilt 24.07: The stories we tell ourselves 26.40: The role of Procrastination and self-sabotage in managing time 30.16: Introducing “Guilt be gone” – a 4 week time management course for business owners 34.00: The knock on effect of good time management 38.00: Value of creating ‘White Space’ You can connect with Stacey via her webpage at simplystaceymorgan.com or on socials @simplystaceymorgan. Connect with me, Jane, by visiting dancestudiosuccess on Instagram or join my free online Facebook community, ‘The Tribe for Dance Studio Owners’ If you enjoyed this episode, let me know. Subscribe or send me a message and let’s chat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third interview in my Centre Stage series (that is discussions with creative and clever Dance Studio Owners past and present that have a ‘little bit on the side’) is with the inspiring……Tina Sparks! Tin runs ‘Sparks Dance Centre’ in QLD, is the founder of the ‘Stand Out Cosmetics’ brand and most recently created’ Stage Ready Dancer’, a mentorship combining positive psychology and ministry where dancers can feel loved, safe, valued and respected. Please be advised that this conversation does discuss sexual abuse in a very general sense and to go gently if this could trigger a response in you. In this chat Tina and I cover: 01.48 - How video games help Tina relax and connect with her sons 04.00 - Forgive and Forget (but don’t be a doormat) 06.27 - An introduction to the work Tina does (and has done!) 13.05 - Tinas overarching philosophy of ‘safety of children’ in dance. 14.50 - Encouraging Dance Studio Owners and Teachers to be empowered to find more information to be a positive mentor to students 17.25 - Questions to ask students to help open the lines of communication with students 19.30 - Developing an awareness of underlying issues that could be affecting students 21.38 - How trauma manifests through Fascia, the nervous system and other components of the body 23.00 - Love is forgiving, love is kind. 25.30 - We do have the ability to save lives through dance 28.30 - An example of a practical check in with students from Jane 33.52 - First do no harm AND balancing the discipline of dance Although quite a deep and thought-provoking interview, this conversation will remind you to connect with your why and leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Connect with Tina - @stagereadydancer Connect with me - Visit @dancestudiosuccess on Instagram or join my free online FB community, ‘The Tribe for Dance Studio Owners’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want more boys in your dance studio? Then be sure to listen to my second interview in my Centre Stage series, (that is discussions with creative and clever Dance Studio Owners past and present) where I chat with the amazing…. Tanya Carne! Tanya runs Dance Action in NSW, is the Founder and Director of Connect – an event for boys in dance AND is now the proud founder of a new system of training for boys in dance – Bstreet Crew! In this chat Tanya and I cover: 7.20 Know better, Do better 11.00 The main fears that teachers have when first teaching boys 17.00 The ‘8 year old boy’ Dance studio audit 21.25 Why females are great teachers of boys too! 29.00 So, what exactly is BStreet Crew? 32.00 How to contact Tanya Connect with Tanya by visiting bstreetcrew.com or on Instagram @B Street Crew Connect with me, Jane, by visiting dancestudiosuccess on Instagram or join my free online FB community, ‘The Tribe for Dance Studio Owners’ If you enjoyed this episode, let me know. Subscribe or send me a message and lets chat!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While I love being ‘At The Barre’, I’ve created a new monthly series called ‘Centre Stage’ where I interview creative and clever Dance Studio Owners past and present.  My first interview is with the gorgeous Dani Miller, from En Pointe Social.  Dani ran a super fab studio in Bay of Plenty in New Zealand and now combines her love of dance and social media as a social media manager for dance studios.  In this chat Dani and I cover:  8.40: #beyourself  10.00: Dani’s number one tip for nailing your social media 13.20: Benefits of a well-managed social feed 15.23: Why consistency is crucial and how often you should be posting 16.20: The magic of a weekly Call To Action 18.42: Differences between FB and Insta 20.54: How to overcome the resistance/fear in outsourcing your social media management 23.14: The importance of knowing your Target Market  25.15: How to stay up to date with the constant changes  26.37: What working with a social media manager actually looks and sounds like 30.15: What to put on Instagram stories  I loved this chat with Dani and I hope you do too!  Connect with Dani by visiting en pointe social on Instagram (@enpointe.social)    Connect with me, Jane, by visiting @dancestudiosuccess on Instagram or join my free online FB community, ‘The Tribe for Dance Studio Owners’      If you enjoyed this episode, let me know. Subscribe or send me a message and let's chat! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19.   STABILITY Key Ideas: Humans experience life about 30% rationally and 70% emotionally – use this knowledge to consider how you process your own emotions and how you show up to others Are you providing a sense of clarity and confidence in what you say, and how you say You are the Captain on a turbulent plane – people are seeking reassurance from you that is all going to be ok. And my favourite – no one likes to follow a hot mess. Do that in private