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Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners

Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners

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Behind every great studio is a story of transformation. The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and community. This podcast is for studio owners at any stage of their journey who are ready to build profitable businesses that support their lives. Hosted by Olivia Mode-Cater, a lifelong dance educator and entrepreneur, each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear real-life stories from studio owners, mentors, and coaches who've been in the trenches, candid solo episodes that explore the personal and professional growth of studio leadership, and thoughtful deep dives with industry experts offering practical insight for studio owners. This show is designed to help studio owners move beyond survival mode and into a more intentional way of leading that supports financial growth without sacrificing joy, energy, or fulfillment. If you're building a studio you care deeply about, but know there's a better way to do it, Transform My Dance Studio is here to support you every step of the way. Olivia Mode-Cater is a CEO, entrepreneur and leader of the Dance Studio Owners Association, the world's largest community of studio owners, and helped scale 2 other major dance businesses into leaders in the industry. Known for her expertise in dance education, business growth, and marketing, she has trained and inspired thousands of studio owners.© Clint Salter Pty Ltd Arte Economía Entretenimiento y Artes Escénicas
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  • Stop Leaving $50K On The Table

    Stop Leaving $50K On The Table
    Mar 23 2026

    What if picture day wasn't a stressful, time-consuming obligation, but one of the most profitable and impactful parts of your studio?

    In this episode of Transform My Dance Studio, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with studio owner, entrepreneur, and founder of Dance Photo Pro, Hilary Parnell, to completely reframe how studio owners think about dance photography. With over 25 years of experience, $3M+ in studio revenue, and hundreds of studio owners coached, Hilary shares how she turned a frustrating, low-value experience into a scalable revenue stream and how you can do the same.

    From losing money during picture week to generating $5,000–$50,000 in revenue, this episode breaks down how bringing photography in-house can transform not only your finances, but your branding, customer experience, and retention. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the work while someone else walks away with the profit, this conversation will change how you see picture day forever.

    What You'll Learn:

    • Why most studios lose money on picture day (and how to fix it)

    • How to generate $5,000 per 100 students in photography revenue

    • The biggest mistake studio owners make with picture day mindset

    • Why photography is a branding and marketing tool

    • How to create a better customer experience through photos

    • Ways to turn picture day into a culture-building event

    • How to use photos for social media, enrollment, and retention

    • The system behind running photography in-house (without being a photographer)

    • How to layer photography into events, camps, and premium offers

    • Why owning your images gives you full control of your brand


    Hilary Parnell is the owner of Academy for the Performing Arts and Preschool for the Arts in Apex, NC, where she has led and grown her studio for over 20 years. She has taught over 10,000 students, scaled her business to over $3M in revenue, and coached hundreds of studio owners. She is also the founder of Dance Photo Pro and Dancers In Balance, helping studio owners create profitable, balanced businesses through smart systems and leadership.

    For more information visit dancephotopro.com

    Register now for our free March 24 Studio Manager training at dsoa.com/studiomanager

    Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join!

    Watch our video episodes and subscribe on YouTube here.

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    Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation

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    Instagram: @olivia.modecater | TikTok: @olivia.modecater
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    28 m
  • Recital Revenue: The Strategy That Changed Everything for this Studio Owner

    Recital Revenue: The Strategy That Changed Everything for this Studio Owner
    Mar 16 2026
    Are you running your recital strategically… or just hoping it works out? For many dance studios, recital is the single biggest cash infusion of the year, yet most studio owners never actually plan it that way. In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with DSOA Inner Circle finance coach Paige Sayegh, a studio owner of 32 years who runs a thriving 700-student studio in New Jersey. Through her work coaching studio owners around the world, Paige has reviewed hundreds of P&Ls and helped studios uncover hidden revenue opportunities they didn't even realize existed. Together, Olivia and Paige break down how studio owners can transform recital from a stressful production into a strategic, predictable, revenue-generating part of the business. From optimizing ticket pricing and merchandise to thinking intentionally about audience spending and future enrollment opportunities, this conversation reveals how small changes can add thousands in revenue, without adding more stress. If recital currently feels like chaos, guesswork, or simply a way to survive the summer months, this episode will challenge you to rethink how your recital can support the long-term stability and growth of your studio. What you'll learn Why most studios approach recital revenue the wrong way How small pricing tweaks can add thousands to your recital profit The hidden audiences at your recital who are ready to spend How to calculate average revenue per student at recital Why ticket pricing, bundles, and upsells matter more than you think How to use recital to promote summer camps and future classes Why recital can be your biggest retention and marketing event The simple financial benchmarks studio owners should know How to reverse engineer your recital revenue goals Why studio owners should decide in advance what recital money is for How profitable studios create generosity, stability, and freedom The post-recital analysis every studio should do If you're ready to stop guessing your recital numbers and start using recital as a strategic tool to strengthen your studio's finances, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can apply right away. Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join! Watch our video episodes and subscribe on YouTube here. Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association: Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation Follow Olivia Mode-Cater: Instagram: @olivia.modecater | TikTok: @olivia.modecater
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    32 m
  • Why Studio Owners Burn Out (And How to Reclaim Your Life)

    Why Studio Owners Burn Out (And How to Reclaim Your Life)
    Mar 9 2026
    Are you running your studio… or is your studio running you? For many dance studio owners, the business becomes more than a job. It becomes identity, purpose, and sometimes pressure that's impossible to escape. When every challenge feels personal and every decision feels heavy, it can be difficult to lead with clarity and confidence. In this powerful conversation, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with entrepreneur, author, and mindset coach Cara Moeller Poppitt to explore the internal shifts studio owners must make in order to grow their business without losing themselves in the process. Drawing from decades of experience as both a dancer and entrepreneur, Cara shares insights on leadership, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the emotional patterns that often show up in business ownership. Together, they unpack how studio owners can reclaim their power as CEOs, make difficult decisions with clarity, and create the space necessary for their studios, — and their lives, to thrive. This episode challenges studio owners to look deeper: not just at their systems or strategies, but at the beliefs and habits shaping how they lead. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of running your studio, struggled with letting go of control, or wondered how to grow without burning out, this conversation will shift the way you think about leadership, success, and the role your business plays in your life. What You'll Learn Why many studio owners attach their identity to their business The hidden cost of people-pleasing in leadership How perfectionism can hold studio owners back The mindset shift from studio owner to CEO Why successful entrepreneurs regularly pivot and realign How your business can reveal personal growth opportunities The importance of creating space for clarity and better decisions Why delegating and letting go is critical for growth How to make hard decisions while protecting your studio culture The leadership habit that helps entrepreneurs stay aligned and energized Cara Moeller Poppitt is an entrepreneur, author, and leadership coach who helps professionals create bold transformation in their businesses and lives. A former dancer and choreographer with over 20 years of experience, she blends mindset coaching, business strategy, and creativity to help leaders unlock their full potential. Cara is the founder of two award-winning companies, host of the Big Freakin' Change Podcast, and the bestselling author of Big Freakin' Change. https://caramoellerpoppitt.com/ Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join! Watch our video episodes and subscribe on YouTube here. Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association: Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation Follow Olivia Mode-Cater: Instagram: @olivia.modecater | TikTok: @olivia.modecater
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    35 m
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