The DBO Show

The Dance Business Coach

Helping Dance Business Owners to lead well, earn more and work less!Hosted by Louise, The Dance Business Coach. 

  1. 2D AGO

    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 competitive department of her school, charging properly and giving her team real ownership led to one of her biggest business wins yet, including securing a World Championships bid after years of trying.  This one is about courage over confidence, leadership over survival and building a business that actually supports your life. Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business! Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

    32 min

  2. JAN 30

    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 growth this month and why most business owners are not short on strategy. They are short on personal capacity. In this episode I cover ⬇️ • Why moving forward without reflecting keeps you stuck • The questions every leader should be asking at the end of each month • How internal work unlocks bigger leadership moves • Why confidence comes after action, not before it • The role community and environment play in raising your standards • Why discomfort is often a sign you are on the right path If you are heading into February wanting more clarity, stronger leadership and cleaner decisions, this episode will ground you and challenge you in equal measure. Catch the replay from this week's PROFIT WITHOUT PANIC workshop - https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/profit-without-panic-webinar-replay  Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

    20 min

  3. JAN 23

    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 what it looks like when your business stops moving and everything starts to feel heavy. After COVID, Sarah-Marie invested in a studio extension, only for everything to shut down. Cash flow disappeared, the pressure mounted and she took a full time job while trying to keep the studio alive. She joined the Dance Business Mastermind as what she describes as her last shot. Six months later, the business went from €7k months to €25k months. But this episode isn’t about the numbers. It’s about why overwhelm creeps in, how unmade decisions keep you stuck and why trying harder rarely fixes the problem. We talk about mindset, leadership, delegation and the moment you realise the business is asking for a different version of you. If you’ve been questioning yourself, feeling behind, or stuck in the same cycle despite doing everything you can, this episode will help you see what’s really going on and what to do next. . . .  Join me for PROFIT WITHOUT PANIC: The Secret to Building a Successful Dance Business in 2026  January 27th at 10am⬇️ https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/profit-without-panic-webinar Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

    22 min

  4. JAN 16

    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 leadership-led growth. We unpack what changed when she stopped trying to do more and started raising her standards, delegating to her team properly and making decisions that created leverage instead of stress. This conversation is for dance business owners who are ambitious, already working hard and starting to realise that what got them here will not get them to the next level.  If you want to grow without burning yourself out, this is worth listening to. Follow Cheryl @ Starz Acro - https://www.instagram.com/starzacro Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

    24 min

  5. JAN 9

    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.  DM "DUBAI" if you are interested in joining us at our May events!  Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

    12 min

  6. JAN 2

    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 no longer impressive and why calm, regulated leadership will outperform chaos and constant doing. This episode is for DBOs who want to build a business that’s profitable, sustainable and actually supports their life! Catch episode 3 of The DBO Diaries on YouTube ⬇️ https://youtu.be/OulN8StYfLQ Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

    14 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    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 through why motivation is unreliable, why vague goals lead to burnout and how to build a simple system that turns goals into consistent action.  We focus on choosing a single word for 2026 to act as a filter for decisions, setting meaningful personal and business goals and creating early momentum by getting Quarter 1 right. This is not about doing more. It is about getting clear on what actually matters and building a structure that supports both your business and your life. If you want your goals to stop living in a notebook and start showing up in your calendar and your decisions, this one will really support you 💗 If you want to book a call with one of the team to hear about how our community can help you reach your goals next year, use the link below or connect on socials and let's chat!  BOOK A CALL - http://thedancebusinesscoach.com/book-mastermind-call/ Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

    1h 17m

  8. 12/12/2025

    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 2026 without clear goals leads to emotional decisions and busy work that doesn’t move the needle. We’ll look at the real cost of not setting goals, why chasing numbers alone feels empty and how mission led goals create businesses that actually feel good to run. I also share details of my free Goal Setting Masterclass, where I’ll teach a simple framework to help you create a clear, aligned 2026. 🎯 FREE Goal Setting Masterclass Thursday 18th December at 11am ⬇️ https://go.thedancebusinessacademy.com/goal-setting-masterclass-2026 Follow @thedancebusinesscoach on Facebook and Instagram for more helpful hints and tips to run your school like a business!

    15 min
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Helping Dance Business Owners to lead well, earn more and work less!Hosted by Louise, The Dance Business Coach. 

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  • Creator
    The Dance Business Coach
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The DBO Show
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