The DBO Show
Helping Dance Business Owners to lead well, earn more and work less!
Hosted by Louise, The Dance Business Coach.
Episodes
47 episodes
LIVE from Barcelona!
We recorded this from the stage at last week's "LIFE-CHANGING" Barcelona Mastermind events!! Well worth a listen if you're an aspiring dance or theatre school owner who knows they're capable of more! I have a conversatio...
The Secret to Building Your Dance Business This Summer! (Live Call Replay)
This week’s episode is a little different!I hosted a live workshop this week (We had over 350 dance business owners registered and 170 join us live) all focused on one thing… how to actually grow your business this summer!
Your team isn't taking ownership & it's costing you!
You’ve built a team… so why does everything still depend on you?In this episode, we’re getting honest about what’s really going on inside your business when your team isn’t taking ownership. Because the truth is, it’s not just a team pro...
You don't need another strategy!
If you feel stuck right now, this might be why.It’s not your strategy... It’s your identity!In this episode, I’m breaking down the identity ceiling, the uncomfortable “in-between” stage of growth and why going back to your old way...
Controlling the Controllables!
In today's episode I share a business/life update that nobody actually asked for but I think there's an important message in there somewhere! There will always be lessons to learn if you change your perception and look for them. You...
Your Personal Brand is Your Superpower!
If you want to grow your business, you have to grow yourself, and sometimes that means doing things that feel uncomfortable. Wether you like it or not, if you're showing up online, you have a personal brand. Every time you like or c...
5 quick moves to make more money!
If you feel like you are always busy but nothing is growing and your bank balance isn't going up, this episode is for you!5 quick and super easy moves you can make this week to generate more money inside your dance business. ...
Is this identity keeping you small?
In this episode, I share why I believe calling yourself the Principal of your school is keeping you small and why seeing yourself as a business owner instead, allows you to step fully into the next level identity required to grow....
What are you really selling?
In this short and sweet episode, I remind you what you are truly selling... and no, it isn't just a dance class!When you see this, you can't unsee it 🥰Reach out to the team @thedancebusinesscoach and let us know your bigg...
Dance Business Q and A
In today's episode, I answer a series of questions from dance business owners inside our community. I cover paid trials, price increases and knowing exactly who you're marketing to. If you have any other questions about ...
Habits of a High Performing DBO
In this episode of The DBO Show, I'm talking about what really separates high performing Dance Business Owners.Identity. Leadership. The standards you hold when no one’s watching.If you’ve been feeling stretched or stuck, this is ...
Rest is a leadership strategy!
Rest is a requirement, not a reward!In this episode, I’m talking about why real leadership starts with how you protect your energy. We cover rest as strategy, nervous system regulation and why burnout isn’t a badge of honour.If yo...
LETTING GO to grow!
In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Crookston, one of our School Success Coaches and fellow DBO, to talk about what really changes when you stop doing everything and start leading.Ashley shares how letting go of control within the co...
January reflection and energy reset!
This episode is fully freestyled. No notes. No agenda. Just a real reflection on January and what actually creates momentum as a leader.I share why monthly reflection is non-negotiable, how internal work has directly driven external gro...
You aren't behind, you're just stuck!
If you feel like everyone else has moved forward and you’re still trying to catch up, this episode is for you.In this conversation, I sit down with Sarah-Marie, one of our School Success Coaches and fellow DBO, to talk honestly about wha...
Building more without DOING more!
A lot of business owners believe that if they want more growth, it has to come with more pressure.In this episode, I sit down with one of our Boardroom DBOs, Cheryl Dodd, to talk honestly about the shift from effort-led growth to leaders...
Why doing less is the fastest way to grow!
When everything is a priority, nothing is a priority. Growth comes when we stop trying to do it all ourselves!If you are ready for your business to grow beyond yourself this year, this episode is for you.
My 2026 Predictions 👀
In this episode of The DBO Show, I’m sharing my predictions for 2026 and they’re not what most dance business owners expect.We talk about why more schools will close, why retention is the real growth strategy, why being busy is ...
Goal Setting Masterclass LIVE RECORDING
This is a bonus episode taken from yesterday's Goal Setting Masterclass. It's for the Dance Business Owners who want 2026 to feel clearer, calmer and more intentional, not just bigger!In this session, I walk you throug...
The real cost of not setting goals!
As the year ends, it’s easy to scroll social media and feel like you’re behind.In this episode of The DBO Show, I talk about why year end comparison is so damaging, why simply showing up this year counts and how drifting into 20...
How to Keep Students Over Christmas!
Christmas can feel unsettled for dance schools. Routines change, families are busy and it’s easy to lose momentum.In this episode of The DBO Show, I share simple ways to retain students over the Christmas period by staying co...
Habits of a high performing DBO!
In this episode of The DBO Show, I’m joined by Hazel Grant, founder of the Scottish Dance Awards, to explore the habits that support high-performing leadership in demanding seasons. We talk about building something bigger than your ...