School holidays are done, the kids are back at school… and if you're anything like us, you're equal parts relieved and READY.

In this episode, Amanda and Nath chat about how to squeeze a bit more magic out of that January/Feb enrolment momentum, even if you feel like you've "missed the window" (spoiler: you haven't).

If you've got inquiries sitting in your inbox, ex-students in your database, or a few classes that are looking a bit… empty, this one's your gentle kick up the bum to do a quick enrolment push that actually works.

Episode Highlights:

• Your database is a pot of gold. Cold leads, warm leads, ex-students - don't waste it.
• Keep emails short + punchy. Parents are time-poor and skimming everything.
• Use "you're not too late" messaging to remove that big mental barrier.
• Make the call-to-action frictionless: "Reply YES" beats "fill in this 12-step form."
• Follow up more than once (like… 5–6 times) and across different channels.
• Pick up the phone! Calls + texts can convert fast when parents finally have headspace.
• Check your basics: website timetable, contact links, IG bio links (no "2024 timetable" please 😭).
• Use your community + ask for referrals (personal 1:1 convos work best).
• Bonus: Google reviews can be an easy "quiet enrolment booster" too.

🎧 Listen in and choose just ONE thing to implement this week, then give it an hour and watch what happens!

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What do you get when you mix a cyclone, a lost hot pink suitcase, and two powerhouse studio owners in outback Queensland? One heck of a podcast episode!

This week, Bec travels (via bumpy plane and shed-sized airport) to Moranbah to visit the amazing duo behind Pulse Performing Arts - Bek and Kat. What started as a prize visit for their Open Week success turns into a hilarious and heartfelt deep dive into regional studio life.

They talk about...

• Getting stuck in a literal cyclone (with no clothes!)
• What it's really like living and running a studio in a rural town
• Why they were ready to close their doors - and what changed everything
• The challenges of staffing, student retention, and community perception
• How they tripled class numbers with zero local dance competition
• The power of community (and how they built one beyond their postcode)
• Mindset shifts that turned them from teachers into business owners

If you've ever felt isolated in your studio journey, this one's for you. Regional or not, you'll walk away with fresh perspective, a good giggle, and maybe even a new plan.

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In this episode of the Dance Principles United podcast, Amanda and Nathan sit down with some epic studio owners - Nicky, Chelsea, & Maree - for a heart-to-heart about the turning points that shaped them.

We're talking court dates, financial messes, syllabus overhauls, and ego checks... with a whole lot of laughter and love sprinkled in.

This episode is a warm hug for anyone who's ever cried behind the desk or questioned if they're cut out for studio life. Because guess what? You are.

In this chatty, feel-good ep:

• Why being a little bit vulnerable with your studio families can actually build trust
• The rock-bottom moments that sparked massive growth (yes, even court appearances 😳)
• Chelsea's big syllabus shake-up—and how it led to less stress and more joy
• How knowing your studio values helps attract the right families
• Letting go of perfection and embracing your real strengths
• A beautiful reminder that students often return... when they've felt safe and seen by you
• Maree's $49 turning point (hello, full-circle moment!)
• A sneak peek into everyone's 2026 studio dreams 🌈

This is one of those episodes where you'll laugh, nod, and maybe tear up a little. It's real. It's raw. And it's just what you might need today.

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