Ever felt like your studio was running you, not the other way around? This episode is for you.

We sat down with the fabulous Maree from Dancing With Maree, and let us tell you - her journey is the definition of transformation. From running three school halls (and crying in the car when they pulled the floor out from under her - literally) to running a thriving studio with 480 students, Maree shares it all.

You'll laugh, cry, and be reminded that change is absolutely possible - even if you've been doing things the same way for 15+ years.

In this episode:

• Maree's rocky start (no wage, no direction, lots of hustle)
• The storm - figuratively and literally - that forced her to pivot
• What SGC's 75 Hard did for her mindset and marketing
• Why moving into her own space was the game-changer
• Her staff training secrets (balloons, affirmations & all)
• How she gets her team to write their own critical paths (genius!)
• How Bec & Amanda's support helped her become the leader she is today

Maree's story proves you don't need to have it all figured out, you just need to take that first brave step.

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Pack your bags (mentally at least!) and join Amanda and Bec in this special episode recorded straight from sunny Fiji. While they were technically on a business trip (promise!), scouting the perfect venue for next year's Studio Growth Club retreat, they walked away with a whole lot more than tan lines and cocktail reviews.

This episode is a deep dive into the magic of unforgettable customer service: from 5-star resort treatment to small surprises that make a big impact back at your studio.

Here's what we chat about:

• The real reason we were sipping champagne in adults-only zones (spoiler: it was research!)

• What resort service taught us about first impressions in your studio

• The power of surprise and delight (and how a $5 coffee can be worth $50K)

• Why daily debriefs could be your studio's secret weapon

• Clever little ideas to make your studio parents feel truly seen

• Our favourite example from a Studio Growth Club member going the extra mile

• How to create VIP vibes on a not-so-VIP budget

• A sneak peek at our FIRST EVER international retreat

It's warm, it's honest, and it'll get you thinking about how you treat your studio families in a whole new way.

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It's Christmas season, which means... absolute mayhem for studio owners!

But before you skip that local tree lighting or Santa parade, you need to hear why Bec says these events are studio gold.

In this festive (and slightly frantic) episode, Amanda and Bec dive into:

• Why Bec runs nine shows and still makes time for Christmas gigs
• How she turns parades into powerful marketing events
• What to sell at your stall (hint: light-up wands & dance gift vouchers!)
• How to keep your preschoolers safe and sane in big outdoor events
• Genius follow-up systems that actually convert leads
• Why not every costume is a good fit for a public event (yep, we said it!)
• Amanda's slight obsession with all things tinsel

If you've ever wondered whether those community events are worth the stress, this one's for you.

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