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Transform My Dance Studio The Podcast For Dance Studio OwnersAuthor: Dance Studio Owners Association
Behind every great studio is a story of transformation. The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and communitycreated for ambitious studio owners who want more than just tips and tactics. Hosted by Olivia Mode-Cater, a lifelong dance educator and entrepreneur, each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear from trailblazing studio owners, mentors, and coaches who have been in the trenches, along with candid solo episodes that explore both the personal and professional growth that comes with running a thriving studio. From scaling systems and boosting profits to building confidence and breaking free from the "starving artist" mindset, this is the podcast that helps you grow your business and keep the magic alive. Olivia Mode-Cater is CEO of the Dance Studio Owners Association, the world's largest community of studio owners, and helped scale 2 other major dance businesses into leaders in the industry. Known for her expertise in dance education, business growth, and marketing, she has trained thousands of studio owners. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Why Studio Owners Burn Out (And How to Reclaim Your Life)
Episode 7
Monday, 9 March, 2026
Are you running your studio… or is your studio running you? For many dance studio owners, the business becomes more than a job. It becomes identity, purpose, and sometimes pressure that's impossible to escape. When every challenge feels personal and every decision feels heavy, it can be difficult to lead with clarity and confidence. In this powerful conversation, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with entrepreneur, author, and mindset coach Cara Moeller Poppitt to explore the internal shifts studio owners must make in order to grow their business without losing themselves in the process. Drawing from decades of experience as both a dancer and entrepreneur, Cara shares insights on leadership, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the emotional patterns that often show up in business ownership. Together, they unpack how studio owners can reclaim their power as CEOs, make difficult decisions with clarity, and create the space necessary for their studios, — and their lives, to thrive. This episode challenges studio owners to look deeper: not just at their systems or strategies, but at the beliefs and habits shaping how they lead. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of running your studio, struggled with letting go of control, or wondered how to grow without burning out, this conversation will shift the way you think about leadership, success, and the role your business plays in your life. What You'll Learn Why many studio owners attach their identity to their business The hidden cost of people-pleasing in leadership How perfectionism can hold studio owners back The mindset shift from studio owner to CEO Why successful entrepreneurs regularly pivot and realign How your business can reveal personal growth opportunities The importance of creating space for clarity and better decisions Why delegating and letting go is critical for growth How to make hard decisions while protecting your studio culture The leadership habit that helps entrepreneurs stay aligned and energized Cara Moeller Poppitt is an entrepreneur, author, and leadership coach who helps professionals create bold transformation in their businesses and lives. A former dancer and choreographer with over 20 years of experience, she blends mindset coaching, business strategy, and creativity to help leaders unlock their full potential. Cara is the founder of two award-winning companies, host of the Big Freakin' Change Podcast, and the bestselling author of Big Freakin' Change. https://caramoellerpoppitt.com/ Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join! Watch our video episodes and subscribe on YouTube here. Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association: Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation Follow Olivia Mode-Cater: Instagram: @olivia.modecater | TikTok: @olivia.modecater
