Back from holiday, full of ideas… but second-guessing everything? You’re not alone.

In this energising and heart-to-heart episode, Stacey and Rhee take on one of the hardest parts of leadership as a dance studio owner—sticking to your vision, even when it ruffles a few feathers. Whether you're restructuring your comp team, changing your schedule, or raising fees, someone will have an opinion. The question is—are you confident enough to move forward anyway?

With stories, practical tips, and a healthy dose of dance teacher truth bombs, this episode is your reminder that your studio doesn’t run on parent approval—it runs on your passion and leadership.

 

Key Takeaways:


Confidence is the secret sauce. You had a vision—don’t let other people’s doubts drown it.


Mrs. Smith isn’t forever. You’re building for the next five years, not next week’s car park conversation.


Backpacks full of resentment are heavy. If you’re exhausted, it’s time to let go of what no longer fits.


Your vision deserves better marketing. Speak it clearly. Write it down. Share it with conviction.


Who you surround yourself with matters. Not everyone is meant to come with you to the next level.

 

This Episode is for You If:


You're toying with a big change—but worried how parents or staff might react.


You’ve ever lost sleep over feedback from a loud (but temporary) voice in your studio.


You’re ready to reclaim your leadership, your energy, and your studio’s future.


You know it’s time for a reset—and you’re looking for a loving nudge to do it.

 Links & Resources:


Dance studio software to support your vision: Jackrabbit Dance


Free benchmarks to grow your studio: jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks


Connect with Stacey: simplystaceymorgan.com


More from Rhee: rheegold.com

Call to Action:

If you needed a reminder that you are the boss—and that your vision is worth backing—this is it. Share with a fellow studio owner who’s second-guessing themselves today. And remember…

✨ Lead boldly. Build proudly. Enjoy the journey. ✨

Back from holiday, full of ideas&hellip; but second-guessing everything? You&rsquo;re not alone.
In this energising and heart-to-heart episode, Stacey and Rhee take on one of the hardest parts of leadership as a dance studio owner&mdash;sticking to your vision, even when it ruffles a few feathers. Whether you're restructuring your comp team, changing your schedule, or raising fees, someone will have an opinion. The question is&mdash;are you confident enough to move forward anyway?
With stories, practical tips, and a healthy dose of dance teacher truth bombs, this episode is your reminder that your studio doesn&rsquo;t run on parent approval&mdash;it runs on your passion and leadership.
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Key Takeaways:
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Confidence is the secret sauce. You had a vision&mdash;don&rsquo;t let other people&rsquo;s doubts drown it.
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Mrs. Smith isn&rsquo;t forever. You&rsquo;re building for the next five years, not next week&rsquo;s car park conversation.
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Backpacks full of resentment are heavy. If you&rsquo;re exhausted, it&rsquo;s time to let go of what no longer fits.
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Your vision deserves better marketing. Speak it clearly. Write it down. Share it with conviction.
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Who you surround yourself with matters. Not everyone is meant to come with you to the next level.
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This Episode is for You If:
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You're toying with a big change&mdash;but worried how parents or staff might react.
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You&rsquo;ve ever lost sleep over feedback from a loud (but temporary) voice in your studio.
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You&rsquo;re ready to reclaim your leadership, your energy, and your studio&rsquo;s future.
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You know it&rsquo;s time for a reset&mdash;and you&rsquo;re looking for a loving nudge to do it.
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&nbsp;Links &amp; Resources:
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Dance studio software to support your vision: <a href="https://www.jackrabbitdance.com" data-start="2048" data-end="2099">Jackrabbit Dance</a>
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Free benchmarks to grow your studio: <a data-start="2139" data-end="2215">jackrabbitdance.com/benchmarks</a>
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Connect with Stacey: <a href="https://www.simplystaceymorgan.com" data-start="2239" data-end="2299">simplystaceymorgan.com</a>
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More from Rhee: <a href="https://www.regold.com" data-start="2318" data-end="2354">rheegold.com</a>
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Call to Action:
If you needed a reminder that you are the boss&mdash;and that your vision is worth backing&mdash;this is it. Share with a fellow studio owner who&rsquo;s second-guessing themselves today. And remember&hellip;
✨ Lead boldly. Build proudly. 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.

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Rhee Gold's DanceLife

Rhee Gold's DanceLife Podcast

Back from holiday, full of ideas… but second-guessing everything? You’re not alone.  In this energising and heart-to-heart episode, Stacey and Rhee take on one of the hardest parts of leadership as a dance studio owner—sticking to your vision, even when it ruffles a few feathers. Whether you're restructuring your comp team, changing your schedule, or raising fees, someone will have an opinion. The question is—are you confident enough to move forward anyway?  With stories, practical tips, and a healthy dose of dance teacher truth bombs, this episode is your reminder that your studio doesn’t run on parent approval—it runs on your passion and leadership.

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