• Strategy, Time Management & Letting Go with Demi Medley from Total Dance Leeds
    Oct 18 2024

    Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-plan


    In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, I am joined by Demi Medley, the principal of Total Dance school in Leeds, UK, to discuss what it takes to grow a thriving dance business. Demi shares her journey of running her school for 18 months and how she's balancing growth, family, and time management.


    You can find out more about Total Dance School at https://www.totaldanceleeds.co.uk


    To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.


    Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    44 mins
  • How I Earned £30k in 6 Hours: Dance School Special Offers
    Oct 4 2024

    Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04


    In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah shares her top tips for creating irresistible, time-sensitive offers that will help you fill your dance classes and generate significant income. From back-to-school campaigns to Black Friday specials, learn how Deborah made over £30,000 in just six hours by using personalised outreach and creating offers her clients couldn't say no to. Follow along as she walks you through the exact steps you need to craft your own special offers and bring more students into your dance school!


    Watch / listen to the full episode for exclusive insights and actionable strategies.


    To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.


    Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    23 mins
  • Scaling Your Dance School: A Chat with Kelly Marie Gibbs
    Sep 20 2024

    In this episode of *The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast*, Deborah Laws sits down with Kelly Marie Gibbs, owner of Azure Theatre School - a dance school in Buckinghamshire with over 300 students. They talk about the journey from starting small to managing a large team and how Kelly has stayed true to her core values. If you’ve ever struggled with balancing control, growth, and finding time for yourself while running a dance business, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Kelly shares her story of perseverance, tips for managing a growing team, and the critical mindset shifts needed to take your dance school to the next level.


    Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab.


    Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04


    Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school.


    To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.


    Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    49 mins
  • How to follow up like a pro and accelerate the growth of your dance business
    Sep 6 2024

    In this episode Deborah explores the true power of following up on enquiries and helps you avoid some of the common pitfalls.


    Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab.


    Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04


    Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school.


    To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.


    Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    22 mins
  • How to use social media to supercharge your Dance Studio's marketing strategy
    Aug 23 2024

    With over 30 years of dance teaching experience and 20 years as a successful dance studio owner, Sally Prendergast has learned the power of social media and digital marketing firsthand. Now, she is on a mission to help dance studio owners master the art of online promotion, break free from self-doubt, and achieve remarkable success on their own terms.


    You can find out more about Sally and how you can work with her to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/


    Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab.


    Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04


    Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school.


    To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.


    Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠⁠


    If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠





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    47 mins
  • How to avoid having to cancel a show!
    Aug 9 2024

    In this week's episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, I explore how to plan and prepare for those worst case scenarios in your dance business. How do you ensure that your show or recital goes without a hitch regardless of whether you are there or not. You won't want to miss this one.


    Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab.


    Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04


    Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school.


    To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.


    Sparks membership - ⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠⁠

    Ignite membership - ⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠⁠

    Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠⁠


    If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠





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    18 mins
  • "You get to choose who you get to be" with The Sisterhood Club founder, Cally Stewart
    Jul 26 2024

    Cally Stewart is my guest on this week's episode. Cally is the founder of The Sisterhood Club


    "The SISTERHOOD CLUB Membership is more than just a membership; it's a community of beautiful, curious + powerful women that come together to tap into the power of themselves and sisterhood."


    Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab.


    Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04


    Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school.


    To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below.


    Sparks membership - ⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠⁠

    Ignite membership - ⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠⁠

    Illuminate membership - ⁠⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠⁠


    If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠





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    53 mins
  • The Hidden Tools Successful Dance Schools Use to Get Ahead!
    Jul 12 2024
    Welcome to the Ultimate Dance Business Podcast! In this episode, Deborah Laws, the dance business expert, dives deep into the world of automation to help dance school owners streamline their operations, enhance customer service, and save time. Automation doesn't mean losing the personal touch; instead, it ensures consistent and high-quality communication with your students and their families. Deborah discusses various tools and software that can revolutionize your dance school management. Here are the key resources mentioned in this episode: CRM Systems for Dance Schools: thinkSMART (Dancebiz)Member MeisterClass ManagerLove AdminJack Rabbit DanceDance Studio ProClass for Kids Email Automation Tools: MailerLiteMailChimpActiveCampaignConstant Contact Integration and Workflow Automation: ZapierTrello Deborah shares insights on how these tools can save you hours of administrative work each month, allowing you to focus on what you love—teaching dance and growing your business. She also emphasizes the importance of choosing the right tools that can grow with your business needs. For those who feel overwhelmed by technology, Deborah offers solutions through her sister company, Dance Business Solutions, which provides done-for-you services to set up and manage these automations. Tune in to learn how to transform your dance school into a more efficient, well-oiled machine. Join the conversation in the Dance Business Lab community on Facebook and share what automation tools have worked for you! Listen now and take the first step towards a more productive and profitable dance school. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this episode with your fellow dance bosses! Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab. Book an evolution call with Deborah⁠⁠ https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 Dance Business Labs founder Deborah Laws is a multi-passionate dancepreneur, dance business expert and number one best selling author of The Ultimate Dance Business Planner. Deborah’s sole purpose is to help facilitate the personal journey and growth of dance business owners like you. Through Dance Business Lab membership and coaching programmes Deborah aims to empower you to learn more, implement new exciting strategies, create goals which Deborah will keep you accountable to and teach you leadership skills that will sky rocket your team and families to truly become your dream school. To find out more about Dance Business Lab and work with Deborah head to https://dancebusinesslab.com To find out more about working with Deborah through her exclusive Dance Business Lab membership programs follow the links below. Sparks membership - ⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/sparks⁠ Ignite membership - ⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/ignite⁠ Illuminate membership - ⁠https://dancebusinesslab.com/memberships/illuminate⁠ If you love the show and you would like to support then why not buy Deborah a coffee simply head to http://buymeacoffee.com/DeborahL This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠
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    32 mins