A business can be a living, growing, changing thing if you choose to care for it in that way. Today, Kelly Stento, President and CEO of LeRoux School of Dance shares her story on how she came to own her dance studio and how it’s changed along the way.
Kelly has owned LeRoux School of Dance for 20 years. She began as a student as a young child, a teacher as a teen and young adult, and eventually took over the business from her valued mentor. She shares how systems and procedures were transitioned to her and how she has adapted them to withstand the test of time and technology.
When the pandemic hit, you can imagine that an in-person dance studio was greatly affected. Kelly describes the community she created in the dance studio world, and how they worked together to plan for the changing world and adapt their classes. In a matter of days and weeks, Kelly’s staff changed their entire business model to conduct classes over zoom and teach parents how to view courses over their TVs. Kelly’s students went from dancing together in a classroom to learning on camera with makeshift props in their basements.
Throughout this conversation, Kelly makes it obvious that she is a lifelong learner, something so important to withstand a business that has been operating for 75 years. She utilizes mentors, organizations, and the community to educate her and propel her business forward. Even as a seasoned business owner, Kelly has new things on the horizon that are very exciting for her and the dance studio!
Any small business owner can learn a little something from Kelly Stent, whether you’re recently taking over an older business or recovering post-pandemic.
What’s Inside:
Mentioned In This Episode:
Kelly Stento
LeRoux School of Dance
610-553-6966
President & CEO
A business can be a living, growing, changing thing if you choose to care for it in that way. Today, Kelly Stento, President and CEO of LeRoux School of Dance shares her story on how she came to own her dance studio and how it’s changed along the way.
Kelly has owned LeRoux School of Dance for 20 years. She began as a student as a young child, a teacher as a teen and young adult, and eventually took over the business from her valued mentor. She shares how systems and procedures were transitioned to her and how she has adapted them to withstand the test of time and technology.
When the pandemic hit, you can imagine that an in-person dance studio was greatly affected. Kelly describes the community she created in the dance studio world, and how they worked together to plan for the changing world and adapt their classes. In a matter of days and weeks, Kelly’s staff changed their entire business model to conduct classes over zoom and teach parents how to view courses over their TVs. Kelly’s students went from dancing together in a classroom to learning on camera with makeshift props in their basements.
Throughout this conversation, Kelly makes it obvious that she is a lifelong learner, something so important to withstand a business that has been operating for 75 years. She utilizes mentors, organizations, and the community to educate her and propel her business forward. Even as a seasoned business owner, Kelly has new things on the horizon that are very exciting for her and the dance studio!
Any small business owner can learn a little something from Kelly Stent, whether you’re recently taking over an older business or recovering post-pandemic.
What’s Inside:
Mentioned In This Episode:
Kelly Stento
LeRoux School of Dance
610-553-6966
President & CEO