{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How To Create Full-Time Careers AND Gain Personal Freedom","description":"Growing your studio shouldn\u2019t mean sacrificing your time, your family, or yourself in the process.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, we\u2019re sharing a powerful presentation from Nadine Selinger, originally delivered at DSOA\u2019s 2025 Inner Circle Member Retreat in La Jolla, San Diego. Nadine shares how she went from teaching 40+ hours a week and wearing far too many hats to building a team of empowered leaders with clear roles, ownership, and opportunities for growth. She breaks down how developing her people, strengthening systems, and learning to delegate helped Dance City double enrollment from 400 to 850 students and grow annual revenue from $1M to $2M\u2014all while creating more freedom for Nadine outside the studio. What You\u2019ll Learn   How to identify and develop leaders already on your team   How specialized roles create greater ownership and staff retention   Why delegation requires training, trust, and clear expectations   How meetings, evaluations, and check-ins strengthen accountability   How to create meaningful career opportunities within your studio   Why you should hire strategically\u2014not simply to lighten your workload   How stronger systems and leadership can create more freedom for you as an owner   Nadine Selinger is the owner, instructor, and choreographer behind Dance City in Regina, Saskatchewan. A Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher and mentor, Nadine is also a Canadian Dance Teachers Association member in Tap, Jazz, and Ballet and is certified through ADAPT and Acrobatic Arts. With extensive experience as a dance educator, studio owner, choreographer, and competition adjudicator, Nadine is passionate about developing dancers, building strong teams, and creating a studio where both students and staff can thrive. Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group.&amp;nbsp;Click here to join!&amp;nbsp; Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association:&amp;nbsp; Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@dancestudioownersassociation&amp;nbsp;| TikTok:&amp;nbsp;@dsoaofficial&amp;nbsp;| Facebook:&amp;nbsp;@dancestudioownersassociation &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Transform My Dance Studio \u2013 The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners","author_url":"https:\/\/dsoa.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42811165\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42811165"}