Behind the Curtains with Dionne + Britt from TTT Dance
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Release Date: 03/26/2025
How to Deliver 5-Star Customer Service In Your Dance Studio
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
This week, Nathan and Bec dive into giving clients that coveted âfiveâstar experienceâ in your studio - even if your budget doesnât match a fancy hotel chain. After some hilarious (yet cringe-worthy) hotel misadventures - keys to wrong rooms, falling door frames, showerheads dropping mid-rinse - they ask: if hospitality fails there, how do we ace it in our studios? Expect oodles of practical tips from managing prop piles to mastering warm greetings, role-play training, and the magic of small but big-hearted gestures. Key Takeaways Team alignment is everything - when everyoneâs on...
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How We Became MillionâDollar Studio Owners
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Amanda and Bec are keeping it real: their studios finally hit that $1âŻmillionâaâyear milestone: not by doing more, but by doing less. In this episode, they dive into the six surprising habits they had to quit so their businesses could flourish, and you can too. Think ditching the endless âwishlistâ requests, pushing past wordâofâmouth, and choosing vision over peopleâpleasing. What you'll take away: Stop being everything to everyone - Clarity over chaos is the name of the game. Wordâofâmouth isnât enough - Invest in marketing, ads, and systems that scale. Coaching...
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Concerts That Keep Families Coming Back
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Letâs be honest: concerts these days need to do more than dazzle on stage. In this episode, Amanda and Bec are diving into how your end-of-year concert can (and should!) be a retention powerhouse, a marketing machine, and a profitable part of your studio year - all without sending your parents into meltdown mode. They unpack what todayâs parents actually want (hint: itâs not 15 makeup changes and a Pinterest-worthy updo), and how you can make your concert experience smoother, simpler, and more joyful for everyone. If you've ever found yourself juggling costume chaos, payment overloads,...
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Cash-Flow Habits That Are Breaking Studio Owners
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
This episode is a must-listen if you've ever found yourself working your butt off in the studio⌠only to realise you didnât get paid again this week. đŠ Amanda opens up about the moment that changed everything: when she was 21, running her studio, and realised she couldnât afford to pay herself⌠even though sheâd just done 10x the work of her staff. Yikes. This episode dives deep into the real reason so many studio owners struggle with cash flow (even when the numbers look good on paper). Weâre talking about: - That gut-punch moment when Amanda vowed never to go unpaid again đĽ...
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How Bec Took 4 Weeks Off & Came Back to a Thriving Studio
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Ever dreamt of taking a proper break from your studio - like, a whole month off - but felt that sinking guilt or panic set in? In this episode, Amanda and Bec chat all about how Bec managed to take a four-week European holiday (yep, four whole weeks!) and came back to a studio that was still buzzing along beautifully. They share what had to be in place to make that happen, including systems, trust, and letting go of perfection. Whether you're thinking about your next holiday or just need permission to step back a bit, this episode is packed with gold. In this episode: How Rebecca...
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Biggest Takeaways from my Europe Trip
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Bec is back from a whirlwind overseas adventure and she's got stories to share: from Pineapple Studios in London to the Amalfi Coast in Italy, and everywhere in between. Becâs daughter, BeBe, just won Teen World Dancer of the Year at the World Dance Movement comp (go Beebs!), and the experience was nothing short of life-changing. From self-choreographing her street routine to being scouted by a US agent and racking up scholarships, BeBe's success got us reflecting on what it really takes to create community, opportunity, and unforgettable memories for our students. Youâll also hear about: ...
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Under 16 Social Media Ban - Will it Affect Dance Studios?
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Itâs a big one this week, friends! Amanda and Nathan are unpacking all the behind-the-scenes wins from their Studio Growth Club competition, and letâs just say that $30,000 extra revenue in a single week is no joke. If you've ever wondered how to make Open Week actually work for your studio, this ep is pure gold. Weâre also diving into something that could totally change how studios market themselves: Australiaâs new social media rules for under 16s. Yep, big changes are coming, and Amanda and Bec are here to help you stay one step ahead. Plus, there's a cheeky first-class Qantas story...
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Dance Mum Mode: How Parenting Changed Us as Studio Owners
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Ever found yourself stuffing dinner into a lunchbox because there's no time to sit down as a family? Yep, us too. In this weekâs episode, Amanda and Bec get real about how becoming dance mums changed everything: from the way they teach to the way they run their studios. Turns out, juggling comp hair and homework gives you a whole new level of empathy. They share behind-the-scenes stories from their own lives, like Amanda's daughter Zali dancing five nights a week (goodbye family dinners), Rebecca softening her stance on comp makeup for under-6s, and the reality of being seen as âjust a...
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Studio Kid Confessions: What Itâs Really Like to Be the Ownerâs Daughter
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Whatâs it really like growing up in a dance studio...especially when your mum owns it? In this raw, funny, and heartfelt episode, Amanda sits down with BeBe Liu-Brennan (daughter of studio owner and Dance Principals United Podcast co-host, Miss Bec) for a deep dive into the real life of a studio kid. From early-stage recitals at 18 months old to teaching classes and prepping for Europe, BeBe shares the highs, lows, and surprising lessons sheâs learned from being immersed in the dance world her entire life. They chat about: What most people donât understand about studio kids How...
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Donât Let Your Midyear Concert Go to Waste!
Dance Principals United: Dance Studio Growth & Marketing Podcast
Your midyear concert just gave you a goldmine of content, connection and insight, so why let it disappear into the term 3 chaos? In this episode, Amanda and Bec unpack exactly how to turn this yearâs concert into a full-blown marketing strategy for 2026. We share real stories (yes, including that bus story), smart content ideas you can still grab right now, and the exact plan we use to make midyear magic last way beyond one night on stage. Whether your concert was perfect, or perfectly chaotic, there are powerful lessons sitting in it (if you know where to look.) We cover: Why backstage...
info_outlineJoin us as we sit down with Dionne and Britt from Triple T Dance for an inspiring conversation about their journey from part-time studio owners to full-time entrepreneurs.
In this episode, they share how they scaled their studio from 70 to nearly 300 students, the game-changing strategies implemented, and the mindset shifts that helped them thrive.
From branding and marketing to creating a strong studio culture, Dionne and Britt reveal the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're a dance studio owner or an entrepreneur looking for motivation, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow. Tune in now! đ§đâ¨
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