50| Decades of Wisdom: 30 Years with Tammy Bolduc
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
Release Date: 10/10/2024
79| Don’t Undervalue Your Studio: What to Know Before Setting Tuition Rates
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
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78| Why Dance Studio Owners Need Emotional Resilience
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
Today's episode emphasizes the crucial role of emotional resilience for entrepreneurs. Ginger explains how handling daily business challenges effectively can lead to personal and professional growth and she shares insights on dealing with setbacks, managing payroll, and reframing negative experiences to empower oneself. 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Resilience 01:02 The Role of Emotional Resilience in Business 01:41 Handling Emotional Challenges 02:50 Growth Through Emotional Resilience 06:46 Practical Tips for Managing Emotions 11:45 Empowerment Through...
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77| Finding Peace, Overcoming Fear, and Aligning Your Business with Purpose – Featuring Erin Pompa
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
This episode of 'Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners' features Erin Pompa, a dynamic speaker, and former dance educator from New Jersey. Discovered serendipitously on LinkedIn by the show's host, Erin shares her journey from running a high school dance program to becoming a full-time public speaker focused on youth resilience. She discusses her struggles with finding alignment in her career, the impact of her spiritual journey, and her love-hate relationship with social media. Erin elaborates on her transition from dance education to public speaking and introduces her company,...
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76| Overcoming Crappy Days: Practical Tips for Dance Studio Owners
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
In this episode of 'Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners,' we delve into ways to tackle those inevitable 'crappy days.' We explore three practical tips to manage negative emotions, including feeling the feelings, slowing down, and embracing growth. These tips aim to help dance studio owners navigate the challenging times effectively, ensuring both personal well-being and business success. Whether it's allowing yourself to fully experience emotions or recognizing the growth potential in discomfort, these strategies are designed to foster resilience and a positive mindset. Join us as we explore...
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75| Mastering Recital Management: Streamlining Check-Ins, Backstage Organization & Communication with Joe Naftal
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
Managing dance recitals can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can turn chaos into a well-oiled machine. In this episode, I chat with Joe Naftal, a recital management expert and lifelong recital veteran, about how to streamline your check-in process and improve communication with parents, staff, and dancers. Joe shares practical tips to help studio owners avoid common pitfalls, delegate effectively, and ensure a smooth, stress-free show experience. Plus, he introduces ShowSculptor, an innovative recital management platform designed to simplify backstage logistics and parent...
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74| More Enrollments, Same Struggles: Why Growth Isn't the Answer
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
In this episode of Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners, Ginger Haithcox shares a heartfelt message about a common misconception in the dance studio industry—believing that more students will solve all your business challenges. While marketing is important, it’s not a magic fix for deeper issues like financial mismanagement, high staff turnover, leadership struggles, or poor pricing strategies. Ginger breaks down why studio owners often fall into the trap of thinking that growth equals success and offers a fresh perspective on what truly creates a thriving, sustainable business. She...
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73| Turning the Page: How Jenny O'Brien Transitioned from Studio Owner to Author
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
In this episode, I sit down with Jenny O'Brien, a former dance studio owner who made the bold decision to sell her thriving studio and pursue a new path. Jenny shares her inspiring journey—how she transitioned from a corporate career to studio ownership, grew her business from a traveling dance program to a full-fledged studio, and ultimately made the life-changing decision to move on. We also dive into the lessons she learned about managing staff, navigating burnout, and redefining success. Plus, we talk about her exciting new chapter as an author, including the release of her first...
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72| The Pillars of My Coaching Program | How Business Owners Can Use Their Values in Decision Making
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
The Four Pillars of My Coaching Program In this episode, I introduce the four foundational pillars of my coaching program: peace, profit, compass, and clarity. These pillars help studio owners align their decisions with their values, improve relationships, and achieve financial stability. The importance of relationships in maintaining peace, making wise financial decisions for profitability, using collaboration effectively, and achieving clarity through informed actions are thoroughly discussed. The episode encourages studio owners to define their own values and make decisions that...
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71| What is Life Coaching? | The difference between life coaching and therapy
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
Today I reveal how I first learned about Life Coaching, how life coahcing helped me, and what the difference is between life coahing and therapy. Get Coached Running a dance studio shouldn't come at the cost of burnout and stress. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I'd love to help you find your path to peace and profits. Let's chat and figure out the best next steps for you! Book a free consultation today:
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70| The 6 Best Decisions I've Made So Far This Year
Life Coaching for Dance Studio Owners
What are the best decisions that you've made this year? Have you taken the time to list them? In today's episode I talk about the six best decsions I've made so far this year. Many times, we are working with our heads down, grinding with grit and not noticing the progress that we make each day, week or month. It's a great way to reflect on your jouney and move forward. Isn't it time you. . . Get more time to yourself to do what you choose Get coached through a specific season or stage in your business Get coached through burnout and negative feelings about your business Get...
info_outlineDecades of Wisdom is my tribute to the folks that have been in this business for the long haul. I've met some incredible Studio Owners that have stayed the course, and weathered the storms. Hear their stories and be inspired with Decades of Wisdom.
About Tammy
Miss Tammy began her career as a dance educator at North Shore Dance Academy in 1987 and became the owner of NSDA in 1994. She has enjoyed every minute of her time, sharing her joy of dance with young ladies and gentlemen throughout the North Shore Area. Although Miss Tammy is no longer in the classroom, she spends her time at the studio improving the overall programming and spreading a culture of kindness and family among the staff, students and parents. Miss Tammy feels her greatest accomplishment at the studio is the mutual love and respect that she shares with her students and their parents. Her greatest joy as a dance educator is the privilege of watching students grow to be strong successful and accomplished human beings who go over and beyond in everything that they do. As a member of Dance Teacher Club of Boston, Dance Masters of America, IDEA (International Dance Entrepreneurs Association), Dance Studio Owner.com, and Wingman for Dance Miss Tammy keeps current in the styles and trends that keep moving dance forward and help make NSDA a special place to be. Miss Tammy is continuously impressed and encouraged by the talented and dedicated staff at NSDA who inspire her to be the best studio owner she can be. After raising three sons and becoming and a nana to two adorable grandchildren, she understands how hard parents are working to offer their children “the best.” As a result, she will always value your time and works hard to make things convenient and rewarding for studio families while still offering a quality dance education and a “feels like home” experience to all.
Special Thanks to Dustin Ciano, Podcast Editor