Episodes

  • Micromanaging, Delegation, and the Dark Side of Scaling Your Music School | 7FMS144
    Oct 30 2024

    One of the cliches of business ownership is that “owners don’t like to delegate.”

    Yet - in every cliche there is truth… and that’s what we wanted to explore in this episode on micromanagement, delegation, trusting team, and the dark side of scaling your music school.

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    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

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    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…

    And if you are looking for a program that will:

    • Increase student retention…
    • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…
    • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...
    • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
    • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

    … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.

    You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

    Click here for more information

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    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Keeping Your Music School’s Teachers | 7FMS143
    Oct 23 2024

    In this episode, Daniel and Nate tackle a tough question: how do you keep great teachers from leaving for your competitors—without pricing yourself out of the market?

    It’s a dilemma many school owners face. You invest in training, build strong systems, offer excellent client service, and yet, teachers still leave. But is it just about the money, or is there something deeper at play?

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    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

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    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…

    And if you are looking for a program that will:

    • Increase student retention…
    • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…
    • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...
    • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
    • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

    … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.

    You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

    Click here for more information

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    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    23 mins
  • Delegating Sales in Your Music School | 7FMS142
    Oct 16 2024

    Nate shares his personal journey from handling every single sales call at Brooklyn Music Factory to building a successful sales team.

    If you’ve been stuck doing it all yourself or aren’t sure how to trust someone else with sales, this episode is your roadmap for scaling without losing your mind.

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    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

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    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…

    And if you are looking for a program that will:

    • Increase student retention…
    • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…
    • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...
    • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
    • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

    … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.

    You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

    Click here for more information

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    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    37 mins
  • How to Improve Your Music School’s Sales Conversion Rate | 7FMS141
    Oct 9 2024

    In today’s episode, Daniel and Nate tackle a critical (but often overlooked) part of the sales process: the follow-up.

    Nate walks us through the system that Brooklyn Music Factory uses to ensure they don’t miss out on those 81% of leads that just need a little more nurturing.

    Plus, Daniel shares practical tips on building the habits and tools you need to track and close more sales.

    This episode is a must-listen for any school owner who’s ready to finally hit their enrollment targets!

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    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

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    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…

    And if you are looking for a program that will:

    • Increase student retention…
    • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…
    • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...
    • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
    • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

    … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.

    You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

    Click here for more information

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    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    41 mins
  • Taming the Chaos in Your Music School Business… And the Rest of Your Life, Too! | 7FMS140
    Oct 2 2024

    In today’s episode, Nate and Daniel pull back the curtain on the most important software tool we use.

    It’s how we organize EVERYTHING in our lives… and it could really help you, too!

    There’s a lot to learn here… especially if you feel overwhelmed or aren’t entirely sure how to prioritize everything in your life and business.

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    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

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    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…

    And if you are looking for a program that will:

    • Increase student retention…
    • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…
    • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...
    • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
    • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

    … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.

    You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

    Click here for more information

    *******

    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    56 mins
  • A Crisis Almost Killed Our Music School! (w. Alyssa O'Toole) | 7FMS139
    Sep 25 2024

    What happens when something unpredictable happens in your business?

    Not just a small challenge you have to overcome…

    But a legitimate threat to the continued existence of your business.

    In this episode, Daniel, Nate, and Alyssa reminisce about a time in their business life where a “crisis” threatened their business.

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    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

    *******

    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…

    And if you are looking for a program that will:

    • Increase student retention…
    • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…
    • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...
    • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
    • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

    … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.

    You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

    Click here for more information

    *******

    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Results of a 1.5 Year Teacher Training Experiment | 7FMS138
    Sep 18 2024

    A year and a half ago, Nate and I made an unusual podcast episode.

    It wasn’t about something that we learned “on the job”…

    It was about an experiment that Nate was running.

    Now… just over 80 episodes later… Nate is back to report the good, the bad, and the ugly about the long-term effects of these changes.

    Click below to listen to the episode or watch on YouTube.

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    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

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    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…

    And if you are looking for a program that will:

    • Increase student retention…
    • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…
    • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...
    • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
    • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

    … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.

    You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

    Click here for more information

    *******

    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    55 mins
  • Book Blasts and How to Promote Special Programs in Your School | 7FMS137
    Sep 11 2024

    In today’s episode, we unpack a special program called a BOOK BLAST that Daniel promoted and sold out throughout the year.

    The program was designed to help “blast” through most or ALL of their current method book in a week.

    Daniel explains how it works, how he promoted it, and the impact it had on his studio’s revenue and retention.

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    Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/free

    Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms

    If the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:

    growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview

    *******

    SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.com

    Now’s the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…

    And if you are looking for a program that will:

    • Increase student retention…
    • Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…
    • Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...
    • Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)
    • And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…

    … Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we’ll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.

    You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).

    Click here for more information

    *******

    SPONSOR - Big Music Games

    Big Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14.

    Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games.

    Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

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    47 mins