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Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners

Dance Studio Owners Association

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

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20:32

The #1 Branding Mistake Growing Studio Owners Make

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2026/04/06

Your studio is growing… your students are growing… your team is growing… So why does your brand suddenly feel off? In this empowering solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater breaks down a moment every growing studio owner hits—but few know how to fix: when your business evolves, but your messaging doesn't keep up. If you've ever looked at your social media, your website, or your team's communication and thought "this doesn't feel like us anymore"—this

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43:37

Are You The Bottleneck For Your Own Studio?

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2026/03/30

What if the thing holding your studio back… is actually how you're showing up as the leader? In this powerful and honest conversation, Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by Inner Circle Studio Growth Coach Shannon Westveer to unpack the identity shifts required to grow a sustainable, scalable dance studio. This episode goes beyond strategy—and into the real internal work that studio owners must face as they evolve from doing everything… to leading something bigger than themselves. Shannon shares

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27:59

Stop Leaving $50K On The Table

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2026/03/23

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,

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32:09

Recital Revenue: The Strategy That Changed Everything...

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2026/03/16

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

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35:05

Why Studio Owners Burn Out (And How to Reclaim Your...

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2026/03/09

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

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24:00

The $1 Ticket Increase That Changes Everything

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2026/03/02

If recital season has ever meant long lines, confused parents, ticket stress, or that sinking feeling that your biggest event of the year could have run smoother, this episode is for you. Because let's be clear: your recital isn't "just a show." It's your biggest brand statement, a major revenue driver, a powerful retention tool, and a defining leadership moment all wrapped into one. In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia sits down with Leo Moore from DRT

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24:43

The 3 Climbs to a Stronger, Smarter Summer

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2026/02/23

You're working harder than ever… so why doesn't your studio feel more profitable? If you've ever looked at your numbers and thought, "Where is the money?" this episode will shift the way you think about profit forever. In this powerful solo conversation, Olivia Mode-Cater challenges one of the most uncomfortable truths in entrepreneurship: profit is not natural. Your business will always find ways to spend money, especially in the name of care, growth, new ideas, team, and upgrades. That doesn't

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39:50

How Profitable Studios Think About Summer

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2026/02/16

Does summer feel like the season where you hold your breath, cross your fingers, and hope fall enrollment fixes everything? For so many studio owners, summer looks busy. Camps are running, kids are in the building, but behind the scenes, cash flow feels unpredictable, margins feel thin, and there's a quiet anxiety that summer might actually be hurting the business instead of helping it. In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by Inner Circle coach

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16:51

The Cash Flow Wake-Up Call Dance Studio Owners Need

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2026/02/02

In this candid solo episode, Olivia Mode-Cater tackles one of the most stressful realities of studio ownership: summer cash flow. If you've ever felt that pit in your stomach when June rolls around, this episode is your wake-up call. Olivia explains why summer doesn't create cash flow problems, it reveals the ones that already exist. Through real numbers, real talk, and zero sugarcoating, she walks studio owners through the simple math that determines whether your studio survives summer… or finally

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40:07

Stay Awkward: The Leadership Skill You're Avoiding...

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2026/01/26

Do you ever label yourself as "awkward" and then use that as a reason not to take a risk? In the first episode of Season 6 of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater is joined by workplace performance expert Henna Pryor to unpack one of the biggest hidden barriers to studio growth: the fear of awkwardness. Together, they challenge the idea that confident leaders "have it all together" and reveal that confidence isn't about avoiding discomfort, it's about recovering faster

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01:38

Transform My Dance Studio: The New Era

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2026/01/25

The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is entering a new era and you're invited to join us. This new chapter of the podcast is recommitting to studio owners who want to build businesses that are successful, sustainable, and supportive of a joyfull life. This season brings a renewed focus on honest leadership, practical tools, and meaningful transformation, without pretending that running a studio is easy. For the first time ever, you can now watch full episodes on YouTube with new episodes dropping

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20:05

CEO Mode Starts With One Hard Boundary

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2026/01/19

Being "good in chaos" doesn't mean you're meant to live there. In this powerful solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater invites studio owners into a leadership reset that goes far beyond productivity hacks. If you've been stuck in survival mode, constantly reacting, exhausted by meetings, and feeling like your time is leaking everywhere, this episode is your permission slip to lead differently. Olivia pulls back the curtain on how her calendar once trained her to

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34:37

Reclaim Your Time: Fixing the Most Chaotic Day of the...

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2026/01/12

What would change in your studio if picture day actually gave you time back instead of taking it away? Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Lisa Mallis, Co-Founder and COO of PhotoDay, to unpack one of the most underestimated (and misunderstood) moments in the dance studio year: recital portrait day. What's often treated as a logistical headache is actually a powerful opportunity to elevate your brand, increase revenue, and reclaim your time. Lisa shares her journey from high-volume dance photography to

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09:09

I Fell Out of Love With My Business — Here's How I...

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2026/01/05

In this raw, honest solo episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater shares something many studio owners feel, but rarely say out loud: she fell out of love with her business. After years of leadership, growth, and responsibility, the joy that once fueled her work quietly faded into exhaustion, pressure, and misalignment. In this episode, Olivia opens up about the emotional weight studio owners carry, the shame that often comes with success, and the subtle signs that

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37:06

Building a Career from Dancer to Artistic Director...

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2025/12/29

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

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29:19

How Studio Owners Can Strengthen Their Visibility and...

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2025/12/22

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

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28:39

The Offer Blueprint Every Studio Owner Needs (Part 2)...

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2025/12/08

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

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24:52

The Offer Blueprint Every Studio Owner Needs (Part 1...

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2025/12/01

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

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19:27

Forget 20% Off — Create an Experience They'll Never...

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2025/11/24

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

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How To Avoid Holiday Burnout and November Drop‑Outs

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2025/11/03

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

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