The Offer Blueprint Every Studio Owner Needs (Part 2) with Roland Frasier
Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners
Release Date: 12/08/2025
Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners
Dance education is evolving , and studio owners are standing right at the center of it. As our industry evolves, the studios that will thrive are the ones willing to look beyond technique and toward something deeper: leadership, curiosity, collaboration, and belonging. In this powerful conversation, Olivia Mode-Cater and Inner Circle Program Director Lisa DeMaio sit down with Alicia Graf Mack, newly named Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, to explore what it truly means to prepare dancers for the future, not just the...
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You don’t need more strategy. You need more capacity. If you’ve ever wondered why you're working harder than ever but not seeing the growth you expected, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Leadership mentor and capacity expert Lisa Fabrega returns for a conversation that every studio owner needs to hear before stepping into a new year of growth. Lisa breaks down the six “visibility levers” that determine how you show up as a leader, how you attract the right families, and how you sustain momentum without burning out. From pricing to team to positioning, she reveals why many...
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In this reflective solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater takes studio owners on a powerful journey through the biggest lessons of 2025—and the mindset shifts required to thrive in 2026. From the collapse of one-size-fits-all marketing to the rise of authentic content and the return of belonging, Olivia breaks down the trends shaping the dance industry and the internal leadership work every studio owner must embrace. She shares the three actions that helped top-performing studios escape hustle culture, the hidden truth about the “re-tiering” of your...
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This episode is Part 2 of our powerful two-part series with global business strategist and offer-creation expert Roland Frasier. And if Part 1 cracked open what studio offers can be, Part 2 is the masterclass that shows you how to actually build them. In this jam-packed final installment, Olivia Mode-Cater and Roland go deep into the psychology, structure, and strategy behind high-converting trial offers, premium incentives, and event-based enrollment systems that reliably turn curious families into committed students. If you’ve ever struggled with no-shows, low-quality leads, or families...
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In this practical and powerful episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with strategic growth expert Roland Frasier to unpack the science, structure, and psychology behind offers that actually convert. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the “feast or famine” cycle, struggled with free trials, or wondered why some offers fall flat while others take off, this conversation will completely reframe how you approach enrollment. Roland breaks down the nine emotional drivers that influence families to choose your studio, the core objectives behind irresistible...
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In this powerful episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, CEO and DSOA mentor Olivia Mode-Cater dives into the Black Friday strategies that actually work for dance studios and why most studio owners miss this massive opportunity. Using the nostalgic example of Build-A-Bear's holiday marketing genius, Olivia breaks down how to shift from forgettable discounts to irresistible experiences that spark emotion, build loyalty, and bring in new dancers before the new year even begins. You’ll explore the psychology behind seasonal spending, the danger of blending into the marketing noise,...
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In this inspiring episode of Transform My Dance Studio, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle mentor and long-time studio owner Loren Specht to explore how the holiday season can be your biggest opportunity to build connection and loyalty. Together they unpack Barrett Brooks’ framework of trust and excellence—and how those two words can transform your culture, customer experience, and retention. From creating beloved traditions like the Nutcracker and Holiday Showcase to small-moment magic at the front desk, Loren shares how intentional consistency, community, and care can turn the...
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In this heart-warming and strategy-packed episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle mentor and Los Angeles studio owner Jodi Shilling to talk about one of the toughest seasons for studio owners—the holidays. When attendance dips and families get busy, Jodi shares how she keeps her dancers coming back year after year through community, simplicity, and a little festive magic. From The Cracked Nut to pajama week, discover how to transform your December from stressful to joyful—and why “easy” might be your most powerful...
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In this insightful and relatable episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Rosina Andrews, author, educator, and host of The Dance Smarter Podcast, to unpack one of the biggest challenges in the studio calendar—the November slump. Together, they break down why student motivation dips, how family schedules and burnout collide, and the practical ways to protect retention and community when stress levels are high. You’ll walk away with strategies to keep your students showing up, your parents communicating, and your team thriving through the...
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In this empowering solo episode, Transform My Dance Studio host and DSOA CEO Olivia Mode-Cater flips the script on recital season. What if your recital wasn’t just a show—but your studio’s biggest retention and revenue driver? Olivia dives into how to make your recitals a celebration that’s as profitable as it is meaningful. You’ll learn exactly how to turn your biggest event into a loyalty-building, memory-making machine that keeps families coming back year after year. From tiered ticket pricing to program shout-outs and backstage busy bags, Olivia shares five simple yet powerful...
info_outlineThis episode is Part 2 of our powerful two-part series with global business strategist and offer-creation expert Roland Frasier. And if Part 1 cracked open what studio offers can be, Part 2 is the masterclass that shows you how to actually build them.
In this jam-packed final installment, Olivia Mode-Cater and Roland go deep into the psychology, structure, and strategy behind high-converting trial offers, premium incentives, and event-based enrollment systems that reliably turn curious families into committed students. If you’ve ever struggled with no-shows, low-quality leads, or families who want “just to try it out,” this episode gives you a radically different way to enroll students AND protect your time, boost conversions and increase the perceived value of your programs.
Roland pulls back the curtain on the same offer strategies he’s used across multiple industries to generate explosive results — including the “Dance Deposit Strategy” that boosts conversion rates up to 11X, the premium framework that produced $1.2 million in six days, and the scalable relationship model that turns local fan groups and micro-communities into your most powerful marketing partners.
This is a true masterclass in creating dance studio offers that are irresistible, data-driven, and profitable, without relying on discounts or devaluing your magic.
Whether you run large trial events, 4–6 week mini-mesters, K-Pop pop-ups, adult socials, or full-season programming, this episode walks you through how to structure, price, and scale your offers with confidence and clarity.
What You’ll Learn:
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The Dance Deposit Strategy and why refundable commitments convert 11X higher
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How to transform free trials into high-converting, benefit-driven events
The psychology that gets families to actually show up -
How to structure 4–6 week programs that lead into full-season enrollment
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Roland’s exact formula for offering credits without losing profit
Why knowing your customer acquisition cost (CAC) changes everything -
The “scale factor”: how to multiply what works using centers of influence
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The wildly effective premium strategy that generated $1.2M in six days
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How to choose premiums your families already want — without breaking the bank
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What hero stories, loyalty programs, and affiliate-style systems can do for retention
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How to turn your families into your studio’s most powerful growth engine
If you’re ready for the kind of strategic, actionable insights that normally require a conference ticket or private consulting, this masterclass will transform the way you design offers forever.
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