The DBO Show

What happens when you finally achieve something you’ve worked so hard for… but it doesn’t feel quite how you imagined?After celebrating 10 years of DDI with their biggest show yet, Ashley found herself experiencing emotions she really wasn’t expecting.In this episode, Ashley opens up about the uncomfortable side of growth, learning to step back, trusting your team and adjusting to the next version of yourself.We’ll explore why success doesn’t always feel the way we expect, how to navigate those unfamiliar emotions and the mindset shifts that help us recognise just how far we’ve come.Because just because success feels different, doesn’t mean it’s any less worth celebrating. 💫Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

Ever found yourself saying, “I've tried EVERYTHING!” when something in your business just isn't working?But have you really?Or have you tried everything you're comfortable doing?This week on The DBO Show, Hailey explores why sometimes it's not what we're doing that's holding our businesses back, but what we're NOT doing.From avoiding sales conversations and putting off follow-ups to hiding behind our logos instead of showing up on camera, we're looking at the things we tell ourselves we can't do, won't do or simply aren't good at.Because being busy doesn't always mean we're making progress.And sometimes the biggest opportunities for growth are hiding in the things we're avoiding.This one might make you feel a little uncomfortable, but it could be exactly what you need to hear!Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

We’ve got something a little different for you today!We’re giving you access to our recent Dance Business Freedom Formula workshop, where we dive into what it really takes to build a profitable dance business that gives you more freedom, not just more responsibility.We’re talking about making more money, getting your time back and building a business that doesn’t depend on you for absolutely everything.This is a practical session, grab a notebook, take notes and most importantly, be ready to take action!We have also Launched The Dance Business Blueprint <3 10 practical modules, ongoing coaching, a community of dance business owners and the support to actually implement what you’re learning, we’re here to help you build a business that works for you.👉 Join the Dance Business Blueprint here:https://thedancebusinesscoach.com/blueprint-launch/Would love to see you in the community! Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

Your dance school is busy. Your classes are running, your students are showing up, and from the outside, everything looks like it's going well.But behind the scenes? You're still juggling everything, making all the decisions and wondering why growing your school hasn't made running your business any easier.In this episode of The DBO Show, Sarah Marie is joined by Rebecca to explore why being busy doesn't always mean your business is moving forward.We're talking about the foundations of a successful dance business, the challenges that keep owners stuck in the day-to-day, and why adding more students isn't always the solution.If you've ever found yourself thinking, "There has to be a better way to do this," this conversation is for you.We also introduce the brand-new Dance Business Blueprint, created to help dance business owners take a more structured approach to building their businesses.Doors close on 31 October 2026.Find out more about the Dance Business Blueprint here: https://thedancebusinesscoach.com/blueprint-launch/Because building a successful dance school should also mean building a business that works for you.Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

Your classes are full, your dancers are happy and your business looks successful from the outside… but how are YOU really feeling?In this week's episode of The DBO Show, Ashley explores what success really looks like, why being busy doesn't always mean you're thriving and why you deserve to build a business that supports your life, not consumes it.Join us for our FREE online workshop on 22nd October at 10am, where we'll show you how to make more money, get more time back and build a business that doesn't rely on you being there every minute.💫  https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/launch-opt-inFollow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

What does it really take to back yourself and make that next big move in business?In today's episode of the DBO Show, Sarah Marie is joined by Charlotte Rice, a dance and gymnastics business owner who's taking an exciting next step by opening a new venue.We're talking about ambition, taking calculated risks, making brave decisions and navigating the emotions that come with growing a business.Whether you're planning your next big move or simply wondering if you're ready for more, this is a conversation to get you thinking about what growth could look like for you.Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

What if confidence isn’t something you need before you take action… but something you build because you took it?In this episode of The DBO Show, Ashley talks about why waiting to feel ready can keep us stuck in business, how action creates evidence, and why self-belief isn’t knowing everything will work out, it’s trusting yourself to handle it if it doesn’t.If there’s something you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel quite ready yet, this episode is for you. 💖Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

What makes your dance school YOUR dance school? You!If another dance school opened down the road tomorrow, offering the same classes, similar prices and a very similar experience… why would a parent choose you?In this episode, we’re digging into what really makes your school different. Not just the classes you offer, but your values, your culture, the experience you create and the families you’re here to serve.We’ll look at why your USP doesn’t have to be something you invent, how your existing families can help you uncover what makes you special, and whether your marketing is actually communicating it.Because you don’t need to appeal to everyone.You need to be unmistakably you.Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

In this episode, we’re sharing a recent training where Louise breaks down how to create more revenue, profit and freedom from the business you already have.We explore where your next £5k could already be sitting, from filling existing class spaces and increasing average customer spend to improving retention and making your events more profitable.But growing beyond £20k isn’t just about finding more ways to make money. It requires you to think differently about your role as the business owner, make decisions based on where you’re going rather than where you are now, and stop allowing fear of complaints, losing customers or rocking the boat to keep you stuck.If you want to grow a bigger dance business without accidentally creating yourself a bigger job, this episode is for you.If you’re ready for our support to help you do it, we currently have an offer available to join The Dance Business Mastermind that you do NOT want to miss 👀DM us at @thedancebusinesscoach or email [email protected] and we’ll send you the details.Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! 

Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or like you’ve lost a little bit of your spark?You’re not alone. ❤️In this episode, Ashley talks about burnout as a Dance Business Owner, how to recognise the warning signs, why we often keep pushing through them, and what to do when you realise you might already be running on empty.Because sometimes the answer isn’t learning how to cope with more… it’s recognising what you no longer need to carry.A reminder to check in with the person behind the business — you.Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!