75| Mastering Recital Management: Streamlining Check-Ins, Backstage Organization & Communication with Joe Naftal
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
Release Date: 04/03/2025
98| 3 Reasons Why You're Not Taking Action
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
Do you ever feel like you’re frozen in place, unable to take action on the things you know would move your studio forward? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ginger Haithcox explores the three most common reasons studio owners get stuck in inaction and offers practical strategies to help you break free. From the freeze response to the fear of failure to the mental overload of trying to do it all, Ginger provides clarity, compassion, and actionable tips that will help you move forward with confidence. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the freeze response can keep studio owners...
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97 | The Focused Calendar Method: Plan Your Week for Peace and Productivity
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
Feeling like your to-do list never ends? Between studio responsibilities, family commitments, and personal priorities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and reactive. In this episode of Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching, I’m walking you through my Focused Calendar Method — a simple, intentional way to plan your week so you can get things done, protect your personal time, and actually enjoy life. You’ll learn: Why starting with a thought download clears mental clutter and creates calm. How to schedule both your personal and business priorities without overcommitting. The...
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96 | What We Want vs. What We Chase
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
As studio owners, we often get caught in the race for more—more students, more programs, more recognition—without stopping to ask if those things are what we truly want. In this episode, Ginger explores the hidden gap between our deepest desires and the goals we chase, why so many women struggle to name what they want for themselves, and how the “improvement trap” can rob us of joy in the present. Through personal reflection, real-life examples, and a powerful self-audit exercise, you’ll be challenged to pause, look at what you’ve already built, and consider what truly matters for...
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95 | Breaking Free from Studio Debt
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
Are you lying awake at night worrying about your studio's cash flow? Skipping your own paycheck to keep the doors open? You're not alone – and there's a way out. In this episode, Ginger gets real about the financial struggles that so many studio owners face but rarely talk about. From credit card debt to personal loans keeping your business afloat, she shares the painful truth about what happens when we keep making the same financial mistakes... and the exact moment everything can change. What You'll Discover: The "pivot point" that transforms everything (and why most owners never reach it)...
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94 | Why Waiting for Confidence Will Kill Your Dreams (Do This Instead)
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
In this episode, Ginger shares her personal journey of writing a book and provides actionable strategies for dance studio owners ready to tackle their own big projects. She breaks down the process from initial idea to execution, emphasizing the importance of progress over perfection and doing things even when you're scared. Ginger emphasizes that humans are "gifted, beautiful beings" with all the capabilities needed to accomplish major projects. She encourages listeners to bet on themselves and remember that everyone has the power within them to create and achieve their dreams. If...
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93 | The Studio Owner's August Checklist With Jenny O'Brien
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
As we head into the busiest time of year for dance studios, Jenny shares her essential summer prep checklist to help studio owners get organized before the fall registration rush hits. What You'll Learn The #1 task Jenny's clients are requesting this summer (and why it matters) Website essentials that parents expect to find (hint: mobile optimization is crucial!) Planning strategies for winter performances that start NOW Why simple systems often work better than expensive software The calendar mistake that creates unnecessary parent emails What to do when your fall schedule isn't ready yet ...
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92 | Unapologetically Wealthy: A Studio Owner's Action Plan
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
In the final episode of the Unapologetically Wealthy series, we get specific about building wealth as a dance studio owner. Learn how to price your programs without guilt, create multiple revenue streams in the dance industry, and handle pushback when you start charging what you're worth. This episode is packed with practical strategies for dance entrepreneurs who want to build financial success while making a positive impact on their communities. Connect & Share If this episode resonated with you, please: Share it with another woman who needs to hear this message Leave a review!...
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91 | Unapologetically Wealthy: The Truth About Wealthy Women
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
In Episode 2 of the Unapologetically Wealthy series, we're exposing the harmful myths and stereotypes about wealthy women that keep us small. From media portrayals to societal narratives, we'll break down the "evil wealthy woman" trope and replace it with the truth about who successful women actually are. Reality beats stereotypes: Research shows women leaders prioritize employee well-being, long-term impact, and community development Wealth building is survival: Women live longer, earn less, and face greater financial vulnerability—building wealth is essential, not optional Female wealth...
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90 | Unapologetically Wealthy: Breaking the Guilt Complex
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
In this first episode of the Unapologetically Wealthy series, we dive deep into the guilt complex that keeps women small when it comes to money. Discover why society conditions women to feel guilty about financial success, how this guilt is actually harming us and our communities, and practical steps to rewrite your money story. It's time to stop apologizing for your financial ambitions and start embracing your worth. Connect & Share If this episode resonated with you, please: Share it with another woman who needs to hear this message Leave a review! Book your breakthrough call at...
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89 | Five Lessons Learned From Recital Season
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching
Discover the essential lessons learned from this year's dance recital season. Key insights include the benefits of minimalism, the importance of effective communication tools, leveraging volunteers, maintaining backups, fostering relationships with other studio owners, and the significance of recapping and celebrating with your staff. These lessons aim to help studio owners streamline their processes, improve their recitals, and build a supportive community in the dance industry. 00:10 Reflecting on Recital Success 01:40 Lesson 1: The Power of Less is More...
info_outlineManaging 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 communication.
✨ In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ The biggest challenges studio owners face with recital management
✔️ Strategies for organizing backstage spaces and volunteer roles
✔️ How to improve communication with parents and staff (without the overwhelm)
✔️ The power of delegating tasks so you’re not doing everything yourself
✔️ Tech solutions that make recital logistics easier than ever
💡 Links & Resources:
✅ Try ShowSculptor: https://www.showsculptor.com
✅ Connect with Joe Naftal on Instagram: @joenaftal @showsculptor
✅ Work with me through coaching: https://www.gingerhaithcox.com/coaching
✨ If you found this episode helpful, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with fellow studio owners! Let’s make recital season stress-free and successful!
About Joe
A serial entrepreneur, Joe Naftal is a second generation dance studio owner, theatre maker, brand and marketing expert, technology guru, and educator. By his mid-20s, Joe had founded a portfolio of companies that collectively help dance studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, including ShowSculptor, Standby in the Wings, and Penny Prima. He is a published author, a production designer for theatre and dance, a member of the board of directors for a performing arts center and a modern dance company, and an adjunct professor of theatre design. A product of arts education and a staunch advocate of business in the arts, he is committed to helping studio owners realize their dreams and grow their businesses into the future.