Welcome to “The Season of Impending Doom”—that anxious few weeks before classes kick off when registration numbers aren’t quite where we want them, and every studio owner starts asking: “Is this the year it all falls apart?”

In this refreshingly honest and practical episode, Stacey and Rhee tackle the universal pre-season panic and offer up thoughtful, strategy-rich advice for turning worry into action. From knowing when to breathe (and stop doom-scrolling) to how to target your marketing for real results, this episode is packed with insights you can implement today.

Key Takeaways:


It’s not just you. Many studio owners are still waiting for last-minute enrolments. (September and October are huge!)


Ditch the vague dance promos. Be specific in your marketing. Promote exact class times and openings for better results.


Less friction, more action. Long forms and decision fatigue are costing you leads. Keep your landing pages short and sweet.


Let panic fuel progress. Instead of spiralling, use your nervous energy to fine-tune your strategies and get creative.


Community is everything. Don’t suffer in silence. Reach out, compare notes, and find support in like-minded circles.

This Episode is for You If:


You’re in that awkward limbo between planning and term starting—and the phone isn’t ringing yet.


You’re ready to shift from “doom mode” to strategy mode.


You want actionable advice for getting those last few enrolments over the line.


You need to be reminded: You’re not alone. You’ve got this.

🔗 Links & Resources:


Learn more about our sponsor: Jackrabbit Dance


Get studio growth benchmarks: jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks


Connect with Stacey: simplystaceymorgan.com


Join the Dance Life community: rheegold.com

📣 Call to Action:

If this episode hit home for you, share it with a fellow studio owner. And when the panic hits, remember—you're not failing. You're evolving. Keep going, and...

✨ Enjoy the journey. ✨

Welcome to &ldquo;The Season of Impending Doom&rdquo;&mdash;that anxious few weeks before classes kick off when registration numbers aren&rsquo;t quite where we want them, and every studio owner starts asking: &ldquo;Is this the year it all falls apart?&rdquo;
In this refreshingly honest and practical episode, Stacey and Rhee tackle the universal pre-season panic and offer up thoughtful, strategy-rich advice for turning worry into action. From knowing when to breathe (and stop doom-scrolling) to how to target your marketing for real results, this episode is packed with insights you can implement today.
Key Takeaways:
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It&rsquo;s not just you. Many studio owners are still waiting for last-minute enrolments. (September and October are huge!)
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Ditch the vague dance promos. Be specific in your marketing. Promote exact class times and openings for better results.
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Less friction, more action. Long forms and decision fatigue are costing you leads. Keep your landing pages short and sweet.
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Let panic fuel progress. Instead of spiralling, use your nervous energy to fine-tune your strategies and get creative.
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Community is everything. Don&rsquo;t suffer in silence. Reach out, compare notes, and find support in like-minded circles.
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This Episode is for You If:
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You&rsquo;re in that awkward limbo between planning and term starting&mdash;and the phone isn&rsquo;t ringing yet.
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You&rsquo;re ready to shift from &ldquo;doom mode&rdquo; to strategy mode.
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You want actionable advice for getting those last few enrolments over the line.
</li>
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You need to be reminded: You&rsquo;re not alone. You&rsquo;ve got this.
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🔗 Links &amp; Resources:
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Learn more about our sponsor: <a href="https://www.jackrabbitdance.com/" data-start="1962" data-end="2014">Jackrabbit Dance</a>
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Get studio growth benchmarks: <a data-start="2047" data-end="2123">jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks</a>
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Connect with Stacey: <a href="https://www.simplystaceymorgan.com" data-start="2147" data-end="2207">simplystaceymorgan.com</a>
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Join the Dance Life community: <a href="https://www.regold.com" data-start="2241" data-end="2277">rheegold.com</a>
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📣 Call to Action:
If this episode hit home for you, share it with a fellow studio owner. And when the panic hits, remember&mdash;you're not failing. You're evolving. Keep going, and...
✨ Enjoy the journey. ✨

Rhee Gold is passionate about dance education and the business of teaching dance. He is a pioneer in the field, launching the first business (and motivational) seminar for dance teachers in the mid-90s and is now the director of the DanceLife Teacher Conference and the DanceLife Retreat Center attracting hundreds of teachers and studio owners from around the world.

Gold’s mission is to inspire dance people to appreciate the gift that dance offers all who experience it. He encourages teachers to be unique, make their own mark on the field and to have the confidence to follow the path that best suits their goals for success.

His entrepreneurial and leadership skills have had a long-lasting impact on the dance community, he is the author of the Complete Guide to Teaching Dance, served as the publisher of Dance Studio Life magazine for 14 years and has served as the President of Dance Masters of America, the United Dance Merchants of America, the founding co-chair of UNITY and is now the Director of the International Dance Entrepreneurs Association, also known as I.D.E.A.

When given the chance to “talk dance,” Rhee is all about it and that’s what this podcast is all about. We’ll crisscross everything about teaching dance from business to classroom success and we’ll definitely hit on the heart and soul of what being a dance teacher is all about.

Inspiring the next generation of dance educators from around the world

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Welcome to “The Season of Impending Doom”—that anxious few weeks before classes kick off when registration numbers aren’t quite where we want them, and every studio owner starts asking: “Is this the year it all falls apart?”  In this refreshingly honest and practical episode, Stacey and Rhee tackle the universal pre-season panic and offer up thoughtful, strategy-rich advice for turning worry into action. From knowing when to breathe (and stop doom-scrolling) to how to target your marketing for real results, this episode is packed with insights you can implement today.

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