The 4 Stages of a Dance Studio Owner
Which one are you in?
Find out which stage you're in right now, and exactly what it takes to reach the next one.
You probably started as a dancer, then became a teacher, and then did the bravest thing of all. You opened your own studio. Overnight you were wearing every hat there is. Each stage asks something new of you, a new way of thinking and leading, and it keeps going as you grow.
I've stood at every one of these stages myself. I built a dance studio from nothing, grew it past 900 students, and sold it as a business that ran without me. I know the late nights and the leaky toilets, and I know the way through. This quiz shows you where you are right now. Let's find out together, and get you on the path to your next level.
The four pillars
Who you're being in the business, and how you decide. Owner or lead teacher? Heart or strategy?
Whether your prices, your pay, and your numbers are set up so the studio supports your life.
Whether the studio could run a great day without you in the building.
Whether you have people who can carry the work and lead alongside you.
Woo hoo, you did it!
You stopped long enough to look at where your studio really is right now. A lot of owners stay too busy to ever do that. You did.
Here's the stage you're in, what it means, and where to go from here.
Here's how you scored
Each pillar is scored out of 12. Your lowest is simply the one with the most room to grow.
I just sent you the full breakdown.
Your complete result is on its way to your email. The pillars behind where you landed, the one thing to focus on first, and the steps to reach your next stage. Open the email from me and click through to read the whole thing.
Give it a few minutes. If it isn't there, check your spam or promotions folder, and add me to your contacts so the rest of the emails land where you'll see them.
From Cathy
I built a dance studio from the ground up and grew it into a place with more than 900 students and a team of 20. Then I sold it, as a business that could run without me.
So I know exactly what it feels like to be the one holding all of it. The leaky toilet, the late-night worry, the families who feel like your own. I also know the way out, because I walked it myself.
That's my whole mission now. To help owners like you build something strong enough to hold the gift you give, so you can keep giving it for years without losing yourself in the process.
What you're about to read isn't generic business advice. It's what I'd tell you if we were sitting across from each other at my kitchen table. So read it that way. This is your starting line, not your ceiling. You're closer than you think.
xo, Cathy
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