Podcast appearances and mentions of erin pride

We get into how dancers need to see themselves as a business! Erin Pride from the Dance Boss podcast is back with us to discuss how to take your dance skills and work towards monetizing your skill set.  We talk about the boom of online dance presence on social media. We also talk about the biggest pitfalls of dancers on social media. An episode we ALL need right now as our professional lives continue in this digital age.   MNTR MGMTWebsite@mntr.mgmt@justinementerErin Pompa (Pride):Website@erinprideFacebookPodcast Erin host of the Dance Boss Podcast helps dance professionals create 5k consistent months by honing in on their dance area of speciality and creating a virtual group training program.Erin has been featured in Dance Magazine, Dance Business Weekly, and Dance Media. Jersey girl all the way, Erin graduated from Montclair State University with a B.F.A. in Dance and received her Masters in Dance Education from New York University. Erin is on a mission to help dance professionals build wealth financially, spiritually and emotionally.Born and raised in New Jersey, Erin graduated from Montclair State University with a B.F.A. in Dance and received her M.A. in Dance Education from New York University.  She landed her dream dance company at 34 with Pilobolus Creative Services. Although the position was short-lived, this is when Erin realized touring at 34 was not ideal for her, which propelled her into coaching and entrepreneurship! Erin has been the Dance Director at Rosa Parks High School of Fine & Performing Arts for 14 years, which is, funnily enough, the very high school she graduated from.She began her coaching journey as a dance education coach, providing resources and training to help dance educators run more successful classrooms. Now, Erin helps dance professionals let go of the starving artist mentality and build their online Dance Boss empires.Along with coaching, and teaching, Erin is the creator and host of the Dance Boss Podcast where she presents in-depth conversations with the experts and industry professionals. Every week on the podcast, Erin gives listeners actionable takeaways they can use to grow their dance classroom, dance studio, and dance business.With Dance Boss, it is about quality education, commitment to excellence, actionable problem solving, innovation, and leaving no stone unturned!"Erin is very aware of how the dance community works and the voids we have...You can tell she is an educator first and wants the best for the community."-Doctors for DancersTo learn more & connect with Erin, head on over to https://www.erindpride.com 

The word of social media as a dancer has become an integral part of your portfolio. But, where do we start?  Is it important to have the followers, the aesthetic, or the content? In this episode we are joined by “Dance Boss” podcast host Erin Pride to discuss how to navigate Instagram and branding as a dancer.The mntrU waitlist is now open! Jump on for community, career support and educational tools.MNTR MGMTWebsite@mntr.mgmt@justinementerErin Pompa (Pride): Website @erinprideFacebookPodcast Erin, host of the Dance Boss Podcast, helps dance professionals create 5k consistent months by honing in on their dance area of speciality and creating a virtual group training program. Erin has been featured in Dance Magazine, Dance Business Weekly, and Dance Media. Jersey girl all the way, Erin graduated from Montclair State University with a B.F.A. in Dance and received her Masters in Dance Education from New York University. Erin is on a mission to help dance professionals build wealth financially, spiritually and emotionally.Born and raised in New Jersey, Erin graduated from Montclair State University with a B.F.A. in Dance and received her M.A. in Dance Education from New York University.  She landed her dream dance company at 34 with Pilobolus Creative Services. Although the position was short-lived, this is when Erin realized touring at 34 was not ideal for her, which propelled her into coaching and entrepreneurship! Erin has been the Dance Director at Rosa Parks High School of Fine & Performing Arts for 14 years, which is, funnily enough, the very high school she graduated from.She began her coaching journey as a dance education coach, providing resources and training to help dance educators run more successful classrooms. Now, Erin helps dance professionals let go of the starving artist mentality and build their online Dance Boss empires. Along with coaching, and teaching, Erin is the creator and host of the Dance Boss Podcast where she presents in-depth conversations with the experts and industry professionals. Every week on the podcast, Erin gives listeners actionable takeaways they can use to grow their dance classroom, dance studio, and dance business.With Dance Boss, it is about quality education, commitment to excellence, actionable problem solving, innovation, and leaving no stone unturned!"Erin is very aware of how the dance community works and the voids we have...You can tell she is an educator first and wants the best for the community."-Doctors for DancersTo learn more & connect with Erin, head on over to https://www.erindpride.com 

This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Erin Pride, Founder and CEO at Dancepreneur Academy and host of The Dance Boss Podcast. Erin holds a BFA in dance from Montclair State University and a master's in dance education from New York University. Her company helps dance professionals launch and scale online dance businesses. Erin is also the host of the Dance Boss Podcast, where she gives tips and strategies on building online businesses on a weekly basis. Erin spends her days coaching others on the ins and outs of business building; however, Erin would be the first to tell you that knowledge minus action equals nothing. Only those entrepreneurs who are willing to act on their learning will flourish. On the podcast, Erin impresses upon listeners the extreme importance of having coaches and mentors but admits that advice can only go so far. Change is reserved for those who take action.    Moving Quotes: "Just start. If you don't implement, it doesn't matter. We have an expiration date... I don't want to wait for anything because we never know when our time is going to end here on this earth." "Dancers need an entrepreneurial mindset. And if you don't want to pursue dance, I don't want anyone to feel like they can't stay in the dance community. There are tons of opportunities that can also bring you money." "The first step in my process is helping my clients understand the value of focusing on one thing. And the second step is helping them identify those old stories and mindset blocks that make them thing they have to do everything at once." "When it comes to hiring a coach, I truly believe that paying people to support you is important. Money is circular. Once you start giving it out, you'll start receiving it." "When the pandemic hit, I found that there were two types of people. One, the type of person that had to move online. And two, the type of person that was stuck in the house and realized that there was more that they wanted to do with the gifts that they'd been granted." "So many times, we get stuck wondering if we're making the 'right choice.' But I have learned, as I reflect on my journey, that every single choice has been a part of the puzzle to get me here. Whether on a small scale or a big scale... So take some pressure off of your shoulders about making the 'right choice.'" "I was so apprehensive about getting a coach before I got a coach. But once I got a coach, it's something that I'm always going to have in my life. Not only for business strategy, but also for the mindset support."   Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 2:57: Erin shares information on her business, which coaches dance professionals on establishing their own online businesses. 9:11: Erin shares an important tip on managing money that she learned from personal experience. 11:57: Erin walks through her process in helping others discover the businesses that they want to build and setting up the framework to build those businesses. 15:07: Pride shares some tips on building a unique brand and standing out on social media. 20:30: Pride shares a couple of inspirational success stories of her own clients. 23:43: Erin, who is also a podcast host, describes her podcast and what she finds most challenging and rewarding. 27:23: Erin encourages listeners to not worry about making the “right choice” and to trust that every decision is just setting you up for your ultimate destination. 30:50: Pride describes a dream that she hopes to eventually accomplish in her life. 34:18: Pride discusses what she believes is the entrepreneur's greatest challenge. 38:20: Erin shares some final advice for anyone looking to achieve a goal.   Bullet List of Resources –  Erin Pride Personal Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Dancepreneur Academy Company Website The Dance Boss Podcast Podcast Website

You are in for a fun-filled, chock full of value treat this week as Roberto is joined by entrepreneur and host of The Dance Boss Podcast, ERIN POMPA!Erin is a former pro dancer who founded the DancePreneur Academy to help dance professionals turn their idea into a sellable online product/service & market it using Instagram.Erin & Roberto hit it off so well that you get a much longer intro than usual as they get straight into Erin's husband's new found love for tailoring and bespoke clothing before going on to talk about Erin's Academy and her journey to entrepreneurship. You'll also get insight into:The growing problem of fast fashionHow ladies always manage to look better than guys when on a budgetBuilding your business and being selective about your clienteleBrutal time managementAnd much, much more!Enjoy!Get in touch! To apply to be a guest on the show, for any questions, comments or future content ideas, please email Roberto at  contact@robertorevillalondon.comLinks:Roberto Revilla http://www.robertorevillalondon.com Roberto on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/robertorevillalondonRoberto on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ItsBobbyRevilla Connect with Roberto on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robertorevillalondonErin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/Erin on the web https://erinpride.comThe Dance Boss Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dance-boss-podcast/id1435964669 Credits:Edited by Roberto Revilla Music by Wataboy on PixabayProduced by Roberto RevillaPodcast hosted by BuzzSprout.com

I love it when they call me Mrs. Pompa. NAME CHANGE ALERT! I'm taking my husbands' name both personally and professionally. And I want you to know this was a f**kin hard decision. Not because I don't love him, but because I have worked my ass off building a brand based on my name: Erin Pride. When thinking through this decision I found myself in fear. Will people be able to find me? Will my new name roll off of tongues with ease?  It's going to be so much work changing all the backend in my business with my new name. Can I handle it? Am I giving up what I have worked so hard to build? Will people think I'm weak for not keeping my last name? This is the sh** that went through my head and still does from time to time. And I know I'm not the only one so this is why I share it. So how did I come to my decision to take my husband's last name professionally? In episode #155 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive further into this. I also share some other ways women have changed or not changed their names. I knew that to fully embody my marriage, changing my name in both aspects would feel the best for ME. And that's all it really comes down to. What feels good for YOU! So tell me, did you take your partner's name professionally? Was it an easy transition for you emotionally? Tag me on IG @erinpride and talk to me about it.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Sponsored by DancePreneur Academy, my 6-month group coaching program dance specialist who desires to create 5k consistent months in their business with a signature virtual group training program...Click Here to Learn More  https://dpaapplynow.lpages.co/erinpompa/

Do dance and business ever go hand in hand? How could dance artists maximize financial opportunity by gaining financial literacy? Erin Pride is an educator, performer and founder of The DancePreneur Academy, an online business coaching programme dedicated to helping dancers thrive as self-made entrepreneurs. Kicking off the month of Dance Entrepreneurship, this episode introduces the do's and don'ts of owning an online dance business, and how to fulfill one's purpose as a dance entrepreneur. "It's time to say no to starving artists,  but more thriving artists!"Erin PrideDance Boss Podcast@erinprideKindly share your feedback via Rate and review here Email backgrounddancer.jy@gmail.com (audio files are welcome)Leave a thought on Facebook and InstagramSupportive donationIf you resonate, connect with me byVisiting The Background DancerJoin the Facebook group and introduce yourself as a member of our communityHost's website on https://jasonliel92.wixsite.com/curatistSoundtrack: Birds - Tyler TwomblySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/background)

Have you ever felt like everything is crumbling around you? One day BAM, everything seems to hit you at the same time and life goes from “okay, things are cool” to “OMG, I can't handle this!”  Fellow Podcaster and Online Business Coach, Erin Pride and I are back together for a creative and uplifting discussion on what to do when your life and/or business is in chaos…The same rules apply. If you like straightforward solutions that are easy to follow then this is definitely the episode for you!  Remember, this is the second episode of the month; which means it's all about enhancing your self-empowerment toolkit. Enjoy and be inspired!

Be honest, are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself becoming overwhelmed, anxious, or maybe even depressed simply from saying "yes" or simply going over and beyond to please others? “Yes, I will take on that project (even though it's unaligned with my goals).” “Yes, I will do this, yes I will do that.” Being a “YESER” can feel like an exhausting hamster wheel. In Episode 7 Online Business Coach and fellow podcaster, Erin Pride gets vulnerable as she tells us her story of going from a people pleaser to putting her needs first!  See what happens when you tap into your confidence, get super clear about what you want, and how leaning into the power of “NO” can be one of your biggest assets.   Discover more about Erin, check out her Dance Boss Podcast or visit her on Instagram @erinpride  Discover more about Jinah on Instagram @jinah_nicole_parker   

I was so excited to interview Erin Pride, the inspiration for my professional career in dance and the vessel for my own path. In this episode, we discuss old memories of when Erin was my dance teacher, the intersection of disability and dance, and Erin’s own inspiring journey. Erin shares her personal practices in trusting the universe to guide her, which led her to discover her gifts for helping women build their dreams. Towards the end of the episode, Erin delves into her personal definition of integrity and some incredible business coaching tips that you don’t want to miss! Guests Bio: Erin Pride is an online business coach, teaching dancers how to make money using their gifts, embrace entrepreneurship, and build a sustainable online business. She is also the host of the “Dance Boss Podcast.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Stop complaining and start choosing! When I sit on my soap box complaining (which I do, we all do! It’s called being human), my good friend tells me… “You will change when you are sick and tired of being sick and tired!” Ugh! So I made a choice, to stop complaining, and I reached out to my team to start brainstorming. That’s why I value people who help me see my blind spots. I also value education and perspective shifts. So shout out to The Dance Magazine and The Dance Edit Podcast! Your girl was featured on their IG and I am so honored! If you don’t know them, get to know them! They doing some amazing work creating space for conversation about our current climate and providing education for our beloved dance industry. In episode #127 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I share an interview with the Dance Edit Podcast where I talk about my dance story and the many pivots I’ve made getting to 40. I also share the deets behind my latest pivot and why I teach dancers how to utilize their gifts and bring in extra income for them and their families. So tell me, what are you choosing today? Apply Now for DancePreneur Academy - My 4-month group coaching program for Dance Professionals ready to start and grow their online dance business. We start the week of April 12th, 2021. APPLY HERE  https://erin.mykajabi.com/Dancepreneur-Academy   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   And come hang out with me on IG - @erinpride https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

We can do all the prospecting, marketing, nurturing, and fancy sales… but ultimately we need to ask for what we want ladies. Be specific in what you want and freakin’ ask for it. And that's exactly what I did to have Erin Pride on this podcast. For those of you that don’t know, Erin is a power house in the dance education world. Erin teaches dancers how to make money using their gifts, embrace entrepreneurship, and build a sustainable online business. She’s also the host of the Dance Boss podcast which I’ve had the privilege of being on. Erin talks marketing online, being real, and truly connecting with your people. And she walks the talk as she mic drops nuggets we all can learn from. In fact, Erin has a challenge coming up, “Content to Cash for Dance Bosses.” Grab your spot here: https://erin.mykajabi.com/dancebossgrowth

A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-47Links referenced in/relevant to episode 47:-Makeda Easter's story on Lula Washington Dance Theatre's Mellon grant: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-01-15/lula-washington-dance-mellon-foundation-Joshua Kosman's essay on why the government must support the arts: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/today-as-during-the-depression-government-support-for-the-arts-is-a-must-Jason Farago's article laying out a federal arts rescue plan: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/arts/design/arts-stimulus-biden.html-Information about New York State's arts revival plan: https://deadline.com/2021/01/new-york-gov-andrew-cuomo-arts-revival-program-1234672402/-Tiffany Rea-Fisher and Justin Krebs' response to the New York plan: https://deadline.com/2021/01/new-york-gov-andrew-cuomo-arts-revival-program-1234672402/-Harry Styles' choreographer on the creation of "Treat People With Kindness": https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9509883/harry-styles-treat-people-with-kindness-video-choreographer-paul-roberts-interview/-Erin Pride's website, with information about The Dance Boss Podcast and DancePreneur Academy: https://erinpride.com/-Pride's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/

Erin is an online business coach for dance educators and host of the Dance Boss Podcast. She is a Jersey girl all the way, graduated from Montclair State University with a B.F.A. in Dance and received her Masters in Dance Education from New York University. Erin helps dance educators niche down, build an online business, and bring in additional revenue for them and their families. Erin began her coaching journey as a dance education coach, providing resources and training to help dance educators run more successful classrooms. Now Erin helps her fellow dance educators pursue their dreams and start an online business that impacts the masses.  To learn more about Erin visit erindpride.com, and you can hang out with Erin on Instagram and Facebook.

Today's guest is Erin Pride. Erin is an online business coach for dance educators and host of the Dance Boss Podcast. Erin helps dance educators niche down, build an online business, and bring in additional revenue for them and their families. Erin began her coaching journey as a dance education coach, providing resources and training to help dance educators run more successful classrooms. Now Erin helps her fellow dance educators pursue their dreams and start an online business that impacts the masses.  For more on this podcast: themovingarchitects.org/podcasts

Hannah and Carly went live on Instagram and recorded their short conversation about Ballet NOT being the foundation of all dance. This is part of the common dance vernacular, and they are both guilty of saying it in the past. They discuss how damaging this is, and how we as dance educators need to do better. They did not start this conversation. Carly & Hannah are super grateful for other dancers, and educators having these conversations so they too can learn more. Please check out: The Dance Union Podcast: @thedanceunion Dance Boss with Erin Pride: @erinpride

Author's Note: Welcome back to The Fic List! As you may know from listening to our previous episodes, we record pretty far in advance - usually several weeks to a couple of months before they go live. As such, there are times when something we've recorded doesn't sit quite right for the moment when it hits the airwaves. This is one of those times. We recorded this episode via Skype on April 25th. While we were in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by then, we did not anticipate everything that has happened since. This episode is silly and a little flippant because, at the time, that's how we were coping with the situation at hand - but we recognize that nothing about the last few weeks has been silly or flippant. We want to state unequivocally and without any hesitation that Black Lives Matter and that we support the movement for racial equity and justice for Black and Indigenous people of color. This Pride month, we particularly want to recognize and pay respect to our BIPOC queer and trans elders and siblings, who are the pillars of the queer community and without whom Pride would not exist. Here are some organizations/funds that you can support: The Loveland Foundation (Committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.) : https://lovelandfoundation.org Self Evident Truths Project (Queer COVID-Relief fund for low-income queer folx) : https://queercovidrelief.com Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP is providing cash assistance to Black LGBTQ+ migrants and first generation people dealing with the impact of COVID-19.) : https://transgenderlawcenter.org/programs/blmp Third Wave Fund (Third Wave Fund is the only activist fund led by and for women of color, intersex, queer, and trans folks under 35 years old in the US.) : thirdwavefund.org For Other Ways You Can Help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Summary: We're here! We're queer! And at long last, we're bringing you season two of The Fic List!!! For our first episode of season two, we're changing things up and hopefully making our episodes a little easier to digest - cutting down to one tag or AU per episode, alternating between the two every other episode. We're also recording separately to maintain proper social distancing, and maybe (?), hopefully (???) posting on a regular schedule (???) for the first time in our lives??? So join us on this journey as we make a whole new season of this silly lil' podcast we love so much. And also review some truly delightful Pride smut, because, frankly, we've earned it. Find us on twitter (@FicList) and tumblr (https://theficlistpodcast.tumblr.com/) to keep in touch and catch all our latest updates! - Alan's Pick: “Pride,” by lockedlocke (Ao3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/19230322 - Erin's Pick: “pride night at the blue jays,” by samwhambam https://archiveofourown.org/works/19828120

Erin Pride has served as the Dance Director at Rosa Parks High School of Fine & Performing Arts for the past 14 years. She received her BFA in dance from Montclair State University, Master degree in Dance Education from New York University, and toured with Pilobolus Creative Services. Erin helped in the development of the New Jersey High School Dance Festival, the establishment of the Inner City Ensemble Summer Youth Intensive, and wrote the Paterson Public Schools Dance Curriculum and assessments. In 2018 Erin launched Dance Boss with Erin Pride, a dance education platform where through podcasting, public speaking, and virtual workshops she helps dance educators and studio owners systemize their classrooms.“One thing that I pride myself on is asking for help and supporting people that are fellow entrepreneurs. I wanted to grow and excel and I didn't feel like I could do that without a coach, because how can I ask people to invest in me if I'm not investing in myself? It just didn't morally feel right for me. So I took that leap.” At minute 4:31, Erin shares her biggest motivation for supporting other entrepreneurs and the important realization of investing in her own personal development.“It’s all about alignment and it's just so crazy. You hear people talk all the time when you're in alignment with your products, when you're in alignment with your price, it will sell. I never experienced that until this point.” At 10:04, Erin talks about the power of aligning your products and price point to discover your worth and value to the world.“First of all, I feel different. I feel like I feel like I'm an intermediate business owner now. It just shifted. I feel like I'm playing bigger, which is so nice and it's also very scary. ” At minute 23:42, Erin emphasizes the importance of leveling up and how it can transform both your business and your personal life.Erin shared a lot of valuable information about aligning your business and shifting your mindset. She also gave a lot of helpful tips for all of us, so make sure you stay tuned!Don’t forget to connect and follow Erin through her website https://www.erindpride.com and on Instagram @erinpride and on Facebook. Go follow her now!I really hope you liked today’s episode. Please don’t forget to subscribe in iTunes and while you’re there, please don’t forget to rate and review! I truly appreciate and love you, and can’t wait to see you in the next episode!P.S. Please don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @aliciajjonas and visit my website to share your big takeaways and also get some tips and see behind-the-scenes into my business and life. I’ll see you there!Join the conversation inside my free community: Soulpreneur Society Free Facebook CommunityXo,Alicia

Links and transcript visit Mentions: Lauren Ritchie The Dance Podcast, Rise podcast by Rachel Hollis, Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo, Dax Shepard Armchair Expert, The Right-Brain Business Plan by Jennifer Lee, Artizan coaching. Creative Live

Welcome to the Dance Studio Amplified podcast! In this episode I’m going to interview a very talented dance education mentor and good friend of mine, Erin Pride.Erin is a dance education strategist and also a podcaster. In 2018, she launched her brand Dance Boss, a dance education platform where through podcasting, public speaking, programs, and virtual workshops she helps dance educators and studio owners systemize their classrooms.I’m so excited to share with you all the things we’ve talked about during our interview and I’m sure a lot of you would resonate with our today's episode!“Acceptance has been my biggest lesson…” at minute 10:37, Erin shared with me her biggest learning lesson throughout her career and how it changed her perspective on everything, even helping her figure out her main purpose in life and her career.“Letting go and just bringing close to you what you really are passionate about…” At 17:45, Erin talked about how she balances her life and how she admits that having a work life balance has been difficult for her, how it changes everyday, and how she manages it. She shared about keeping her focus to her passion and intention helped her manage her time really well especially in managing her business while doing a full time job.“I’m a life learner and I believe that’s how we’re the best educators…” At minute 28:16, Erin talked about how she’s running her business and how she’s helping the community that she’s building with other dance educators or studio owners.As we wrap things up, she also talked Dance Boss University which is a membership site for dance educators and dance studio owners to receive cost effective professional development. Definitely check that out!If you want to know more about Erin, you can listen to her podcast where she shares so many valuable tips to help dance studio educators and dance studio owners.You can visit her website and learn all about her programs at www.erindpride.com, and follow her on Instagram @erinpride.I hope you liked today’s episode. Please don’t forget to subscribe in iTunes and while you’re there, please don’t forget to rate and review! I truly appreciate and love you, and can’t wait to see you in the next episode!P.S. Please don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @aliciajjonas to share your big takeaways and for more Dance Studio Amplified updates. I’ll see you there!Xo,Alicia

This week we have a very special episode. This episode comes from fellow dance entrepreneur Erin Pride’s podcast, The Dance Boss Podcast where she interviews out host Claire O’Shea.  Every week on Erin’s podcast, she shares insights and inspiration on systemizing your dance classroom and improving student growth. She also shares interviews with dance entrepreneurs who are crushing it! To learn more about Erin you can visit her website erindpride.com and listen to her podcast by searching The Dance Boss Podcast on iTunes. We also had Erin here on the show previously, where she discussed all about creating benchmarks and systems in the dance classroom. To listen to that episode also, simply visit www.claireosheacoaching.com/ep58.    

In today’s episode host Erin Pride, shares her insights, and aha moments from season 2 interviews. She discusses how connecting with fellow dance entrepreneurs changed the game for her business, her fear of charging high ticket prices for her services, and how one small act of kindness has impacted the way she runs her business.

Erin Pride is our guest on the show today and she is no stranger to Dance. Through her life Dance has been her passion, her catharsis and ultimately her career. Erin has learned first hand that dance is more than just a technical sport, it is a lifestyle that requires cultivation and personal development. Erin shares with us why she feels the personal development of a student is the top priority and even aids their progress as a dancer.

Creating systems to run a more effective dance classroom, and studio can seem overwhelming , but it doesn’t have to be.  Erin the host of the Dance Boss Podcast shares a recent interview, where she was featured on the Business of Dance Podcast.  Erin discusses systemizing your dance classroom, how to enhance student growth, having a life outside of the dance classroom, and the benefits of creating a usable dance studio curriculum. Erin also shares a few  “how to” tips when creating benchmarks for your dance program. 

Hello everyone and welcome back to another facebook live episode of the podcast. If you didn’t watch or listen to last week’s live episode, the recording is on my website www.claireosheacoaching.com/ep59 or you can head over to iTunes and search The Business of Dance Podcast. I am super excited for our second live episode today as I will be discussing the importance of team training. I think a life lesson we have all learnt over time is that we never really stop learning. We are always growing, evolving and changing and with this so does our businesses. It critical to train our team initially when onboarding, but to also educated as time goes on, and the business evolves. Keeping your team on the same page as you is so important and having a strong base can really help shape your business. If you have any questions during the show, be sure to write it in the comments and I will answer them at the end. Again, the episode will be uploaded to iTunes on Monday as well as on the website, and Stitcher for you Android users. Now let’s dive into the show. Creates consistency Consistency is such an important factor for any business as it generates a streamlined effect. The best way to achieve this is….Are you ready for this...SYSTEMISING! It is critical to systemise your onboarding sequence at your studio when taking on new team members. That way each new team member is getting the same information as others, eliminating the chance of confusion. It is also a time saver for you as you can give them a team welcome pack to review, videos to watch, as well as an in-person training protocol in place. That way they are receiving the same treatment as everyone else and getting the correct information from the beginning. Of course, you may hire many different kinds of team members; teachers, admin, VA etc. But having a system in place for all roles, and covering your bases will help save everyone time in the training process. Remember to also leave room for any questions they may have as everyone can learn at different paces, and in different ways. It is important to also reiterate your Studio’s values, story and mission in your enrollment sequence, although this should have been discussed in the initial hiring/interview process. When you educate them fully on your business and are giving the same information, this creates consistency and keeps everyone on the same page. Just the same if you update everyone on something new you are implementing in your studio. When everyone is onboard and resonates with your studio's mission, you can rest well knowing your business is running smoothly, which generates trust for you that you hired the right individuals. Improves their performance & builds confidence Training in any sense is to better further a skill or learn something new, so when this is applied to your studio, your team can always benefit from extra education. As mentioned in the previous point, you may have team members who play different roles in your studio, but further training in any role can be beneficial. With extra training, you can expand and develop the skills your team already possess and what you saw in them from the beginning. This can also apply if a team member is taking on more responsibilities. If you are happy with their work and want them to either teach another style of dance or help out in the admin department then they are more likely to improve their skills to demonstrate their ability to level up. This, in turn, builds confidence for them as they feel to be a valuable part of your business. No matter what training you want your team to participate in, growth in their abilities is inevitable and will benefit them as well as your business. Creates a better team work environment Training is a valuable part of team building as it can create a bonding experience between you and your staff. This can be from the initial onboarding process to weekly check-ins with your team. When everyone is educated, on the same page and feels a part of something special, a positive work environment is created. This can also be generated by exploring ideas and brainstorming together as a team. It is super important to take ideas on by other team members and most of the time it is fantastic ideas I never would have thought of. Within your team meetings, if someone has an idea, hear them out. If you are training them on something new for your business and they contribute a good idea, taking that into consideration can help them feel heard and valued. Teaching and training can go both ways at times and remember you can always learn something new from others no matter their role within your business. Education brings others together especially if you are on the same page with your team. This all stems from your hiring process when interviewing potential team members, so making sure that your values and vision align is crucial.   In Person Training Really important to check in on a semi-regular basis in person also. This doesn’t have to be long, but there also needs to be a focus on prof dev and not just going over issues and problems. I also suggest weekly check-in via email, facebook or trello is also a great way to keep everyone up to date.   Accountability   Setting goals for trial conversions, maintaining class numbers, or referring to your studio is a great way to keep team members motivated and a part of it. This can give them incentivise also to take action. This can be anything from monetary or even fun group activities.   Curriculum in the Classroom Create benchmarks for consistency, studio owner you know that the correct work is being done across the board. To learn more about benchmarks you can listen to episode 58 where I interview Erin Pride www.claireosheacoaching.com/ep58 Evolves & grows your business Lastly, when training your team, you are giving the opportunity to have your studio grow and evolve. When taking on new team members and training them in a particular role, you are growing your business. By growing your team (if you are financially in a place to do so) you are allowing the opportunity for new students, new opportunities which in the end will generate more income. This will also give you the time to focus your energy on other tasks knowing your studio is running smoothly in the hands of others you trust. On another hand, if you are heading in a new direction with your business, then you need to first educate your staff for that transition to be made. If a new action is required, then everyone must be on the same page and educated fully. Once in place, your business can start to shift, grow and evolve. Remember knowledge is power and with that in mind, with team training anything is possible! Thank you all for listening or watching today's live episode. I hope these tips can get you excited with your own team training or onboarding sequence. Remember learning is never over at any age, and with education, we can evolve and become our greatest version! This episode will also be posted to iTunes as well as the Facebook group on Monday in case you missed it from the beginning. I hope you have a great day wherever you are in the world and I will speak to you all next week. Bye for now! For more Business Of Dance please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @claireosheacoaching. If you have any questions, topic suggestions or wish to be a guest on the podcast please contact us at podcast@businessofdance.net Hosted By: Claire O'Shea

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Business of Dance Podcast! Today I have a very special guest, who is a fellow 'systems soulmate’, The fabulous Erin Pride! Erin is a very passionate and multi-talented entrepreneur who helps dance educators, studio owners, and arts organizations feel more confident, whether it's creating systems for classrooms, or designing benchmarks, assessments, and curriculum that fits the studio owner and students needs.   Erin's Bio:   Erin has had dance training since the age of 4. She received her BFA in Dance from Montclair State University, and her Master's in Dance Education from New York University. She also toured with Pilobolus Creative Services, owned a dance studio, and is the Director of a Performing Arts High School Dance Program, most recently she founded the Benchmark Boot Camp along with her other fabulous coaching services. Her boot camp stems from her years of knowledge and experience in running a successful dance classroom, reaching students of all facets, and transforming ideas from hopes to reality. Recently Erin created the Paterson Public Schools K-12 Dance Curriculum, helped develop the NJHS Dance Festival, and assisted in the establishment of the Inner City Ensemble Summer Dance Intensive. She says everything she has learned was from dance class. That is where she fell in love with education, inspiring others, and also systems!   Erin’s Website: https://www.erindpride.com Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/  or more Business Of Dance please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @claireosheacoaching. If you have any questions, topic suggestions or wish to be a guest on the podcast please contact us at podcast@businessofdance.net. Hosted By: Claire O'Shea