• Vision vs need - What are the actual steps you need to take to move your school forward
    Dec 27 2024

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


    In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah Laws dives into the concept of vision versus need for dance school owners. She explores how to transform big dreams—like growing your school, earning more income, building a strong team, or creating more freedom in your life—into actionable steps.


    Deborah breaks down the essential strategies that can help turn your aspirations into reality, covering topics such as:


    • The importance of consistent and effective marketing.
    • How to create a clear plan for growing your student numbers.
    • Developing leadership skills to build and manage a dream team.
    • Identifying additional income streams to sustain and scale your business.
    • Balancing your vision with the practical needs of your school.


    Packed with actionable advice, personal insights, and thought-provoking exercises, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your goals and identify what your business truly needs to succeed.


    Listen now and start bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be!


    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 episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    21 mins
  • Will Polston - best selling author, entrepreneur, award-winning business strategist and performance coach
    Dec 13 2024

    Will Polston is a best selling author, entrepreneur, award-winning business strategist and performance coach who leverages his personal journey from a successful yet unfulfilled broker now empowering ambitious individuals to master their mindset and live a life they love.


    With a unique approach that combines multiple disciplines, he offers insight into behaviour and delivers life-altering strategies.


    As a highly qualified and experienced coach and internationally recognised speaker, Will’s deep understanding of the challenges faced by others allows him to provide invaluable guidance towards achieving a fulfilling life.


    In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah welcomes mindset coach and podcast host Will Polston to explore how you can discover (or create) your North Star—your guiding mission in life that keeps you moving toward your dreams.

    Will shares practical strategies for high-performing entrepreneurs to gain clarity, align their actions with their values, and break through self-imposed barriers. From the concept of Ikigai to understanding how your identity shapes your actions, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you master your mindset and unlock your potential.

    Deborah and Will also dive into the challenges of stepping outside your comfort zone, the importance of focusing on long-term goals, and why the right coach can accelerate your journey to success.

    Whether you're a dance school owner, entrepreneur, or simply looking for inspiration to move forward in your life, this episode is a must-listen.


    You can learn more about Will at the below links:


    www.willpolston.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willpolston/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/will.polston

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih/

    Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeithappencommunity/

    Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WillPolstonMakeItHappen


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    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 episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    52 mins
  • First Impressions Matter: Creating an amazing welcome for new dance students
    Nov 29 2024

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


    In this solo episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah dives into the importance of making new students and their parents feel welcome in your dance school. Drawing from her own experiences, including attending a business intensive in Fiji, Deborah explores how intimidating it can be to step into a new environment where everyone else seems to know each other.


    Deborah shares practical strategies to help dance school owners create a warm and inclusive atmosphere for new families, from small touches like signage and welcoming videos to more structured systems like parent ambassadors and orientation events. She emphasizes how these changes can improve retention, build your reputation, and ultimately lead to a thriving dance community.


    Tune in to discover how you can transform those nerve-wracking first visits into unforgettable five-star experiences that keep students—and their parents—coming back for more!


    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 episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    21 mins
  • Work-Life Balance and Growth Strategies for Dance School Owners – With Chris Colebrooke from Colebrooke Productions
    Nov 15 2024

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


    In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, host Deborah Laws sits down with Chris Colebrooke, the principal of a flourishing UK dance school (Colebrooke Productions). Chris candidly shares the incredible journey of expanding his school from just 7 students to a vibrant community of over 180 dancers over the past decade. This conversation is rich with insights for dance school owners navigating the challenges of balancing a passion for teaching with the realities of running a successful business.

    Chris opens up about his experiences and the constant feeling of being "on call" for his school, illustrating the struggles many dance entrepreneurs face when trying to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Deborah offers valuable, actionable advice on how to strategically delegate responsibilities, develop efficient processes, and prioritize the most impactful aspects of business management. The duo also discusses maintaining integrity, focusing on students’ well-being, and sidestepping unhealthy competition with other dance schools.


    This episode is essential listening for dance school owners and entrepreneurs who aspire to build a thriving, sustainable business while maintaining their personal well-being. Tune in for inspiration, practical strategies, and a reminder of what truly matters when building your dance school legacy.



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

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    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 episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    40 mins
  • Creating Freedom and Choice in Your Dance School Business
    Nov 1 2024

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


    In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah Laws invites listeners to take a step back and look at the bigger picture—what are you creating for yourself as a dance school owner? In this solo episode, Deborah guides you through a workshop to help you identify how you can work smarter, not harder, by aligning your time and tasks with what you truly love. From discovering your ideal work schedule to delegating tasks that drain you, Deborah shares strategies to create more freedom, choice, and happiness in your business.

    Whether you’re just starting out or have been running your studio for years, this episode will help you reimagine your role and focus on what lights you up. Learn how to delegate tasks, streamline your schedule, and ultimately grow your dance business while creating the lifestyle you dream of.


    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 episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/


    This podcast is produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    21 mins
  • 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 episode is sponsored by Dance Studio Marketing You can find out more about Dance Studio Marketing and how you can work with Sally to supercharge your dance business at https://dancebusinesssolutions.com/social-media-for-dance-businesses/


    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: with Kelly Marie Gibbs from Azure Theatre School
    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