In this special episode of Rhee Gold’s Dance Life Podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold welcome their first-ever guests to the show after more than seven years of hosting together.

Joining them behind the microphone are Molly Stroud and Jayme Bell from Jackrabbit Dance, the long-time sponsor of the podcast. Together, they unpack what studio owners are facing right now — and how smart systems can bring more ease, clarity, and profit back into studio life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why studio owners are still feeling the ripple effects of post-pandemic enrollment shifts, and what parents now want from commitments

• How Jackrabbit Dance’s Client Success team supports studio owners through low enrollment seasons by listening first, then building practical solutions

• Why the dance industry has proven especially adaptable — the “show must go on” energy, innovation, and fast pivots

• The features that can save time immediately, including:

  • Online registration and parent portal access

  • Automated billing and payment processing (so you’re not chasing money)

  • Better website-to-registration workflows

  • Centralised communication through Jackrabbit Plus (branded app, groups, push notifications)

  • Resources tabs for costumes, hair, videos, and quick answers parents actually use

• What’s “hot” right now for summer programming — including the rise of more flexible, creative camps (and why studios should experiment)

• A look at Jackrabbit Camps, including policies, deposits, session selection, and ongoing product updates based on real studio timelines

• A powerful studio-owner money conversation: why too many discounts can quietly drain profitability — and how studio owners can stop “discounting themselves out of business”

• The mindset shift studio owners need: it’s okay to run a studio that makes a good profit, pays you well, and supports your future

This episode is equal parts practical and energising — a reminder that dance studio owners don’t start businesses to do admin all day. With the right systems and support, you can reclaim time, improve customer experience, and build a studio that truly serves your life.