The DBO Show

Your classes are full, your dancers are happy and your business looks successful from the outside… but how are YOU really feeling? In this week's episode of The DBO Show, Ashley explores what success really looks like, why being busy doesn't always mean you're thriving and why you deserve to build a business that supports your life, not consumes it. Join us for our FREE online workshop on 22nd October at 10am, where we'll show you how to make more money, get more time back and build a busines...

What does it really take to back yourself and make that next big move in business? In today's episode of the DBO Show, Sarah Marie is joined by Charlotte Rice, a dance and gymnastics business owner who's taking an exciting next step by opening a new venue. We're talking about ambition, taking calculated risks, making brave decisions and navigating the emotions that come with growing a business. Whether you're planning your next big move or simply wondering if you're ready for more, this is a ...

What if confidence isn’t something you need before you take action… but something you build because you took it? In this episode of The DBO Show, Ashley talks about why waiting to feel ready can keep us stuck in business, how action creates evidence, and why self-belief isn’t knowing everything will work out, it’s trusting yourself to handle it if it doesn’t. If there’s something you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel quite ready yet, this episode is for you. 💖 Follow @thedancebusin...

What makes your dance school YOUR dance school? You! If another dance school opened down the road tomorrow, offering the same classes, similar prices and a very similar experience… why would a parent choose you? In this episode, we’re digging into what really makes your school different. Not just the classes you offer, but your values, your culture, the experience you create and the families you’re here to serve. We’ll look at why your USP doesn’t have to be something you invent, how your exi...

In this episode, we’re sharing a recent training where Louise breaks down how to create more revenue, profit and freedom from the business you already have. We explore where your next £5k could already be sitting, from filling existing class spaces and increasing average customer spend to improving retention and making your events more profitable. But growing beyond £20k isn’t just about finding more ways to make money. It requires you to think differently about your role as the business owne...