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7-Figure Music SchoolYour School’s Hidden Operating System | 7FMS181Most school owners think of culture as a vibe… a feeling… a thing you “kinda have.” But culture is actually the operating system of your business. It's what makes people care or quit.Before you chase new systems or bigger goals, make sure your business actually has the backbone to carry them.In this episode, Daniel and Nate break down why culture is essential for scale, retention, and delegation and how to build it.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and usin...
2025-12-1048 min7-Figure Music SchoolAre You Delegating Correctly? | 7FMS178In this episode, Daniel and Nate break down the first myth in their new series on growing a 7-figure music school:“If I delegate, I’m leading.”Spoiler: That’s false. Most owners don’t delegate—they abdicate. And that keeps them stuck in chaos, stress, and 50-hour weeks.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmu...
2025-10-0140 min7-Figure Music SchoolKeys to Keeping Students After Their 1st Lesson | 7FMS177This week, Daniel and Nate reveal how a strong onboarding system can dramatically improve your retention, parent buy-in, student satisfaction, and team culture.You’ll learn the three onboarding goals every school should aim for.If you want new families to engage more quickly, stick around longer, and become raving fans… this episode is your blueprint.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE work...
2025-09-1041 min7-Figure Music SchoolWhy Do Students Ghost You After Trial Lessons? | 7FMS176Why do so many leads disappear after showing interest in your school? It’s easy to blame their busy schedules… but in this episode, Daniel and Nate argue that the root cause is in two avoidable problems that music school owners create for themselves.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the p...
2025-09-0340 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow to Solve the “Practice Problem” In Your Music School | 7FMS175In this episode, Daniel and Nate explore how to reframe practice—not as a personal failing of students or parents, but as a marketing, retention, and curriculum problem.You’ll hear how shifting your school’s message, delivery method, and parent communication can make “home practice” feel joyful and effortless.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmu...
2025-08-1339 min7-Figure Music SchoolCelebration, Culture, and Your Music School | 7FMS171If your team is aligned but you’re not seeing them step up… celebration might be the missing piece.In the final episode of our culture series, Daniel and Nate unpack the last pillar of a strong studio culture: celebrating your team.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has...
2025-06-2549 min7-Figure Music SchoolBuild a Music School Team That You Can Trust | 7FMS169This week, Daniel and Nate tackle one of the most misunderstood culture concepts in multi-teacher studios: employee ownership.If you’re tired of reminding your staff to respond to emails, join meetings, or take initiative… this episode gives you the mindset, structure, and practical tools to shift that.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fms
2025-06-0430 min7-Figure Music SchoolWhy Does Your Music School Even Exist? | 7FMS167Why does your music school even exist?Until you answer that question… every aspect of running your school is going to feel like an uphill battle:Hiring. Marketing. Retention. Operations. Delegation.In this episode, Daniel and Nate explain how to write a clear purpose statement for your school that does way more than sound good on a website. It attracts the right families, helps your team make decisions, and shows you what to say no to… so you can focus on what makes your studio different.- - - - -
2025-05-2135 min7-Figure Music SchoolLead Your School Without Micromanaging | 7FMS166In this episode, Daniel and Nate break down the secret weapon of great school culture: Clear core values and decision-making guidelines. Whether you're a solo teacher or leading a big team, defining your values helps everyone move in the same direction… and frees you up to lead instead of micro-manage.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:gro...
2025-05-1443 min7-Figure Music SchoolSix Keys to Creating a Magnetic Music School Culture | 7FMS165In this episode, Nate and Daniel define what culture actually is (and isn’t), explain why it’s the most important thing most owners ignore, and share a short exercise you can do today to see where your company culture stands.This series is for owners who want a team that solves problems instead of creating them… and a studio where people love coming to work.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/fr...
2025-05-0729 min7-Figure Music SchoolWorkaholism vs. Burnout: The Emotional Cost of Building a School | 7FMS163This week, Daniel and Nate open up about a topic that affects nearly every school owner at some point…What’s the difference between workaholism and burnout—and what do you do when you feel like you’re slipping into either one?- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has been...
2025-04-2355 min7-Figure Music SchoolKeeping Your Summer Music Camp Staff Happy (w. Peira from BMF) | 7FMS151In this week’s podcast episode, Daniel and Nate are joined by Piera, co-owner of Brooklyn Music Factory, who shares the real X-factor behind their thriving summer camps.Here’s what we cover:Why teacher morale will make or break your studio’s successDefining the “energy” required for camp vs. regular lessonsSigns your staff is burning out (catch it before it happens)Peira’s process for keeping teachers motivated for eight straight weeksOther easy-to-implement tips Peira uses for staff meetings & more!- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on...
2025-01-2942 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow to Get Your Families to Leave Reviews for Your Music School | 7FMS150In today’s episode, Daniel and Nate discuss the year-long campaign that helped Brooklyn Music Factory soar past their competitors with 101 Google reviews… making BMF the most-reviewed music school in ALL of New York City (not just Brooklyn).- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a re...
2025-01-2233 min7-Figure Music SchoolSearch Marketing for Music Schools (What’s New?) | 7FMS149Is your music school showing up where it matters most? In this first episode of the year, Daniel and Nate unpack what’s changed in search marketing, why it matters for your music school, and how to stay ahead of the curve in 2025.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has be...
2025-01-1532 min7-Figure Music SchoolKeeping Your Music School’s Teachers | 7FMS143In 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?- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com...
2024-10-2323 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow to Improve Your Music School’s Sales Conversion Rate | 7FMS141In 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!- - - - -Che...
2024-10-0940 min7-Figure Music SchoolTaming the Chaos in Your Music School Business… And the Rest of Your Life, Too! | 7FMS140In 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.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet update...
2024-10-0255 min
Sobriety UncensoredEPISODE 90Daniel and Jenna talk about how their recovery programs are evolving as their lives and circumstances change. Jenna opens up about this transitional time in her life and how she hasn't felt inspired to commit time or energy to her recovery program. They discuss boredom and discovering new hobbies or ways to have fun. Daniel explains (through some minor technical difficulties) how the change of seasons makes him uncomfortable and the importance of staying focused on recovery during this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-2643 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 90Daniel and Jenna talk about how their recovery programs are evolving as their lives and circumstances change. Jenna opens up about this transitional time in her life and how she hasn't felt inspired to commit time or energy to her recovery program. They discuss boredom and discovering new hobbies or ways to have fun. Daniel explains (through some minor technical difficulties) how the change of seasons makes him uncomfortable and the importance of staying focused on recovery during this time.
2024-09-2640 min7-Figure Music SchoolA Crisis Almost Killed Our Music School! (w. Alyssa O'Toole) | 7FMS139What 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.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Da...
2024-09-251h 22Sobriety UncensoredEPISODE 89Daniel and Jenna talk about leading double lives in active addition. They discuss the level of denial they were both in when telling themselves they were successful parents, partners, and professionals while maintaining an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Daniel shares about recently researching gummies which leads to a discussion about having addictive personalities and how it can sneak in at unexpected times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-1940 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 89Daniel and Jenna talk about leading double lives in active addition. They discuss the level of denial they were both in when telling themselves they were successful parents, partners, and professionals while maintaining an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Daniel shares about recently researching gummies which leads to a discussion about having addictive personalities and how it can sneak in at unexpected times.
2024-09-1937 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 88Daniel tells Jenna about a recent mom & daughter gathering at his house that ended with Daniel ubering a couple friends home. They talk about "mommy wine culture" as Jenna recalls some of her play date experiences as a mom of young children. They discuss the mental energy they used to watch, calculate and plan their drinking when trying to fit in with parent functions.
2024-09-1235 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 88Daniel tells Jenna about a recent mom & daughter gathering at his house that ended with Daniel ubering a couple friends home. They talk about "mommy wine culture" as Jenna recalls some of her play date experiences as a mom of young children. They discuss the mental energy they used to watch, calculate and plan their drinking when trying to fit in with parent functions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-1238 min7-Figure Music SchoolBook Blasts and How to Promote Special Programs in Your School | 7FMS137In 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.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet...
2024-09-1147 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 87Daniel and Jenna talk about their Labor Day weekends and their ability to navigate last-minute changes to plans. Jenna tells how her weekend abruptly shifted to accommodate her daughter's needs. Daniel talks about gaslighting and tells a story about a recent interaction in which he maintained a professional demeanor without being passive, apologetic, or confrontational.
2024-09-0535 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 87Daniel and Jenna talk about their Labor Day weekends and their ability to navigate last-minute changes to plans. Jenna tells how her weekend abruptly shifted to accommodate her daughter's needs. Daniel talks about gaslighting and tells a story about a recent interaction in which he maintained a professional demeanor without being passive, apologetic, or confrontational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-0538 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 86Daniel recalls the anxiety associated with Labor Day weekend and back-to-school season as a student as well as an educator. He talks about the false promises he would repeatedly make, intending to use Labor Day as a "regroup" day when, in reality, he would continue to rationalize drinking through Monday. Daniel and Jenna discuss academic and social pressures as they relate to their children facing different adolescent phases. Jenna talks about her new-found alone time and the associated challenges with one child now in college and the other spending less and less time at home.
2024-08-2932 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 86Daniel recalls the anxiety associated with Labor Day weekend and back-to-school season as a student as well as an educator. He talks about the false promises he would repeatedly make, intending to use Labor Day as a "regroup" day when, in reality, he would continue to rationalize drinking through Monday. Daniel and Jenna discuss academic and social pressures as they relate to their children facing different adolescent phases. Jenna talks about her new-found alone time and the associated challenges with one child now in college and the other spending less and less time at home. Le...
2024-08-2936 min7-Figure Music SchoolLaying Down the Law With Your Team! | 7FMS135In my work with school owners, not a week goes by that I’m not doing “owner therapy” with at least one of my clients… and it’s almost always around a troublesome team member.These situations are never pretty:A team member that has gone rogueToxicity between team members or a team member and the ownerTeachers stealing studentsTeachers or staff members not following company policiesUnreasonable requests or demands by team membersThe “fixes” for these situations are usually difficult and time consuming.Better to come up with a pre-emptive solution, so…In this epi...
2024-08-2841 min7-Figure Music SchoolWho to Hire (In Order) When Scaling Up Your School | 7FMS134Over the past few years, we have received this question over and over:“What is the right order to hire people for my school? Who should I hire first?”Don’t know why we waited so long… but we finally did it!And - the discussion between Nate and Daniel about this will help you to not only understand the WHAT of the hiring order… but also the WHY… So that you can make a good decision about the correct hiring order for your studio or school!- - - - -C...
2024-08-2158 min7-Figure Music School21-Day Hiring Method to Build Better Teams | 7FMS133Is it possible to build a process into your hiring and onboarding system to prevent getting stuck with a bad hire?The answer is YES.In today’s episode, Daniel details a system that he has been using for hiring since 2017.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the po...
2024-08-1455 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 80Jenna and Daniel talk about committing to a quit date and the subsequent cycle of promises that we tend to make to ourselves as we justify putting it off. Daniel tells Jenna about a recent discussion with a friend in his 20's who continues to contemplate quitting, and how his social circle can be a roadblock to commitment. They discuss the varying challenges when getting sober at different stages of life.
2024-07-1837 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 80Jenna and Daniel talk about committing to a quit date and the subsequent cycle of promises that we tend to make to ourselves as we justify putting it off. Daniel tells Jenna about a recent discussion with a friend in his 20's who continues to contemplate quitting, and how his social circle can be a roadblock to commitment. They discuss the varying challenges when getting sober at different stages of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-07-1840 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 79Daniel and Jenna talk about experiencing major life events as people in recovery and how different they handle such events without alcohol. They discuss "emotional sobriety" and how intensely they can sometimes feel certain life shifts without using alcohol to cope, escape, or celebrate. Jenna talks about feeling irritable or antsy and sometimes forgetting about the added mental toll of staying sober while going through major life changes. Daniel talks about "opposite action" and challenging himself to stay on task and engaged when he's feeling unmotivated or uninspired.
2024-07-1136 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 79Daniel and Jenna talk about experiencing major life events as people in recovery and how different they handle such events without alcohol. They discuss "emotional sobriety" and how intensely they can sometimes feel certain life shifts without using alcohol to cope, escape, or celebrate. Jenna talks about feeling irritable or antsy and sometimes forgetting about the added mental toll of staying sober while going through major life changes. Daniel talks about "opposite action" and challenging himself to stay on task and engaged when he's feeling unmotivated or uninspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2024-07-1141 min7-Figure Music SchoolTools and Tactics for Improving Teacher Performance (Part 2) | 7FMS126Are your teachers underperforming? How can you judge their effectiveness?Nate and Daniel unpack these ideas (and more) in today’s podcast episode.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview*******S...
2024-06-2640 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 76Daniel talks about recently deleting his TikTok account and what a freeing feeling it was to let go of something that was no longer serving him. Daniel and Jenna acknowledge the impact sober TikTok has had on both their sobriety and the positive experiences they have had. They also address the potential for obsessive behavior and the desire for acceptance with social media. They discuss how this decision ties into boundary setting as a necessary part of recovery.
2024-06-2029 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 76Daniel talks about recently deleting his TikTok account and what a freeing feeling it was to let go of something that was no longer serving him. Daniel and Jenna acknowledge the impact sober TikTok has had on both their sobriety and the positive experiences they have had. They also address the potential for obsessive behavior and the desire for acceptance with social media. They discuss how this decision ties into boundary setting as a necessary part of recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-2031 min7-Figure Music SchoolImproving Your Music School’s Teacher Performance (Part 1) | 7FMS125In this episode, Nate and Daniel discuss everything you need to know about measuring teacher performance, including…The tools to useThe metrics to trackThe pitfalls to avoidThe results you’ll enjoy- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:growyourmusicstudio.com...
2024-06-1934 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 75Jenna tells Daniel about some recent milestones her family has experienced and expresses appreciation for her sobriety, and for being fully engaged and emotional. She addresses a brief desire to drink at her daughter's graduation celebration dinner, and Daniel talks about how that is normal, and that it is unrealistic to think you'll never have another craving. They talk about "negative permanent language" and as it applies to sobriety.
2024-06-1337 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 75Jenna tells Daniel about some recent milestones her family has experienced and expresses appreciation for her sobriety, and for being fully engaged and emotional. She addresses a brief desire to drink at her daughter's graduation celebration dinner, and Daniel talks about how that is normal, and that it is unrealistic to think you'll never have another craving. They talk about "negative permanent language" and as it applies to sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-1340 min7-Figure Music SchoolWhen You Lose a Key Employee (w. Alyssa O’ Toole) | 7FMS124In this episode, Nate, Daniel, and Alyssa share their stories of a time when one of their key team members left…What happened…What they learned…And what you can learn from their experiences.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has been helpful to you, l...
2024-06-121h 03Sobriety UncensoredEPISODE 72Daniel and Jenna talk about "residual shame" as Daniel continues his job search and is faced with some previous acquaintances via social media. They discuss the rationale for amends and how it can sometimes be authentic and sometimes self-serving, and the importance of making that distinction before approaching someone from the past.
2024-05-2339 minSobriety UncensoredEPISODE 72Daniel and Jenna talk about "residual shame" as Daniel continues his job search and is faced with some previous acquaintances via social media. They discuss the rationale for amends and how it can sometimes be authentic and sometimes self-serving, and the importance of making that distinction before approaching someone from the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-2341 minSobriety UncensoredEP 69Daniel tells Jenna of a recent neck injury which leads to a discussion about the disruption of certain activities in his sober toolbox. They talk about the critical nature of maintaining routine and adjusting their sober activities as needed. Daniel asks the question "what is this trying to teach me" versus feeling overly frustrated or defeated. He acknowledges how different his situation would be in active addiction as they discuss boundary-setting and supporting loved ones.
2024-05-0235 minSobriety UncensoredEP 69Daniel tells Jenna of a recent neck injury which leads to a discussion about the disruption of certain activities in his sober toolbox. They talk about the critical nature of maintaining routine and adjusting their sober activities as needed. Daniel asks the question "what is this trying to teach me" versus feeling overly frustrated or defeated. He acknowledges how different his situation would be in active addiction as they discuss boundary-setting and supporting loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-0238 min7-Figure Music SchoolAdvice We’d Give to Our Younger Selves (w. Alyssa O’Toole) | 7FMS118Recently, three of the coaches at Grow (Alyssa, Nate, and Daniel) got together at Brooklyn Music Factory and recorded an episode about the “one thing we’d change” if we could go back.This is a conversational episode, a thoughtful episode.As Daniel puts it during the episode… “Learn from my mistakes so you don’t have to make them.”We’re really proud of this one and there’s something here for everyone…- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and u...
2024-05-0146 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 68Jenna and Daniel talk about navigating parental choices when their children are considering drinking. They discuss trust and respect and how that ties into their parenting styles. Daniel talks about some recent travel which leads them to recall some of their habits when it came to planning drinking during road trips.
2024-04-2537 min7-Figure Music SchoolDo Nate and Daniel Disagree On Marketing Strategy?!?!? | 7FMS115In this episode, we recorded a private conversation between Nate and Daniel about music school marketing strategy…… And Daniel reveals marketing strategies he hasn’t talked about publicly before, including:Top of funnel vs bottom of funnel marketing strategiesA rookie marketing mistake that most music schools are still making in their program offersThe #1 message you should be using in your ads, your copy, your website, and followupsWe don’t do these “behind the scenes” episodes that often… but when we do… they are usually very well received!- - - - -Check ou...
2024-04-1041 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 64Jenna asks Daniel about his drunken gaming during his active addiction and Daniel explains his need for control and escape at the time as a coping mechanism. They discuss their hyper awareness of alcohol in everyday life as Daniel talks about a recent trip to HomeGoods with his daughter, which prompts Jenna to tell a story of being over friendly and over generous during her drinking days.
2024-03-2834 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 63Daniel and Jenna talk about their experiences with isolation and the importance of sober community. Jenna recognizes her stubborn nature and how it affected her willingness to initially accept her need for a sober community. Daniel talks about recently attending a sober house party and an app that hosts sober events nationwide. They talk about putting in the work and researching available events to potentially connect with other people in recovery.
2024-03-2130 min7-Figure Music SchoolInvesting and Retirement (Music Industry Edition) | 7FMS110In his many years of coaching school owners… Daniel has discovered that financial planning, investment, and retirement preparedness is a topic that is often neglected and fraught with confusion.In this compact episode, Daniel and Nate discuss their personal approach to this topic and give a dozen or so suggestions as to how they are planning for the future.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FR...
2024-03-0638 min7-Figure Music SchoolGamifying Your Summer Camps (w. Greg Genter) | 7FMS108Greg and Daniel built a beginner music summer camp in northern Virginia.The camp eventually enrolled hundreds of new campers each summer… growth that was built on word of mouth and a tiny marketing budget.Parents loved the camp and told their friends about it!A huge part of the success of the camp was the gamification that was built directly into the curriculum…An element that eventually led to the development of the Piano Express year-round curriculum and the current gamified version of the camp.Listen as Greg talk...
2024-02-2149 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 59Daniel and Jenna talk about Daniel's new game idea, "Sober Bingo", and brainstorm how to play and suggest sharing wins on social media. They discuss idle time, particularly in early sobriety, and how they survive the mundane without alcohol.
2024-02-1536 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 55Daniel and Jenna talk about Daniel’s recent conference in Vegas and how he is able to dismiss the potentially tempting environment. They discuss their varying stages of self pity, anger and acceptance when surrounded by alcohol advertising and merchandising.
2024-01-1842 min7-Figure Music SchoolSEO, Emotional Energy, and Google Reviews (w. Erika and Adam) | 7FMS102In this episode of the 7-Figure Music School podcast, Daniel interviews Adam and Erika, the owners of Philadelphia Piano Institute…We talk about how to generate more teacher applications, get parents to trust you, conserving emotional energy, and a lot more!- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has be...
2024-01-1023 min7-Figure Music SchoolPerformance Reviews in Your Music School | 7FMS101Nate and Daniel kick off 2024 with an important topic… Performance reviews for your team (whether office staff or teachers).However, they go beyond just talking about HOW to give a performance review by asking an important question:What motivates your team to help you build a strong business?This is covered… and a lot more!- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE...
2024-01-0350 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 51Daniel talks about recently officiating a wedding which leads to a discussion about how such social events are handled at different stages of sobriety. Jenna & Daniel acknowledge how their sobriety ebbs and flows especially when being challenged with celebrations or social events. They recall the “3 a.m. anxiety” and discuss the stark differences between that panicked feeling vs experiencing comfort as they settle into living life sober.
2023-12-1438 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 50Jenna and Daniel talk about Daniel’s rediscovery of AA meetings. They address some of the stigma associated with meetings and compare their own individual experiences.
2023-12-0836 minSobriety UncensoredSeason 2 - Episode 1Episode 49 (aka Season 2 Episode 1) Daniel and Jenna talk about Daniel’s recent mental health recovery program and discuss the common themes between that and addiction recovery. They compare different views on anonymity and discuss their comfort level with recognizing self-worth and yearning for more stability as they get older.
2023-11-3040 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 46Jenna asks Daniel whether or not he was affected by hurricane Hillary which leads to a discussion about “hunkering down” when emergency situations occur. They talk about how, as alcoholics, they would use situations to rationalize their drinking. Jenna shares some of her personal experiences with her addiction as a COVID nurse and during the quarantine, and Daniel explains his methods to maintain his sobriety during that time.
2023-08-2538 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 45Daniel and Jenna discuss the importance of maintaining or adjusting their recovery programs with change in routine, particularly as their kids start a new school year. They talk about how any change in daily routines can be a challenge for their sobriety, and adjusting their own modalities to fit into their daily lives is critical to their success. Jenna considers the recent changes she has experienced in her recovery program by releasing some original modalities that no longer serve her, while Daniel relates his mental health to his ability to stay sober as he introduces new and different techniques...
2023-08-1842 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 42FAQs Part 2: Daniel and Jenna address the topic of utilizing medication in recovery. They discuss their own personal experiences with or without meds in addition to other substances, like nicotine and caffeine. They emphasize the relative nature of using medication and stress the importance of having an honest conversation with a medical professional. The second topic on this episode is about losing friendships in the process of getting sober. Daniel and Jenna compare experiences and consider how friendships aren’t necessarily lost but can tend to shift while practicing self preservation in recovery.
2023-07-2742 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow to Fire Toxic Clients | 7FMS82What do you do with a toxic client?How do you deal with a client that doesn’t meet your standards of conduct or respect your boundaries?It’s not as simple as just “cutting that person out of your life.”The threat of a bad review or negative word of mouth looms large… There are financial and reputational risks!In this episode, Nate and Daniel teach from experience… giving plenty of verbiage that you can use to defuse these uncomfortable situations in your studio.-------Get your burning...
2023-07-2640 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 38Jenna and Daniel start by talking about road trips which leads to a discussion about Daniel attending a conference out of town and how those circumstances wouldn’t be an option if he was still drinking. They discuss how their sobriety has been a catalyst for opportunities they would have had otherwise. Daniel opens up about a recent triggering experience that made him crave a drink and how he overcame that hurdle. They talk about the power of vulnerability by sharing difficult personal experiences.
2023-06-2941 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 37Daniel and Jenna talk about boredom, particularly in early sobriety. They also discuss the concept of perfection and different approaches to living sober, including how people in recovery can feel judged if they’re not reaching that perfection. They compare their individual experiences and challenges with year one versus year two and Daniel gives Jenna tips on battling boredom.
2023-06-2248 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 36Daniel talks about a recent visit to Disneyland, which prompted a conversation between him and his wife about his process of sneaking alcohol in certain settings during his active addiction. Jenna and Daniel compare their differing reactions to being questioned about drinking, and acknowledge the fact that their loved ones didn’t realize the depth of their addiction. They also discuss different experiences they’ve had with their spouses while drinking and since getting sober.
2023-06-1543 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 29Daniel and Jenna discuss their perspectives on certain activities as Jenna commits to an all-girls 50th birthday weekend and Daniel plans a sober camping trip. They talk about how their current outlooks and expectations with these types of trips have shifted as compared to how they felt in early sobriety. They consider social anxiety and the realization of being an introvert once they settled (and are settling) into sober life, and Jenna talks about her struggle committing to sober hobbies.
2023-04-2742 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 28Daniel and Jenna talk about their experiences with weddings as Daniel prepares to officiate a ceremony for a former student. Daniel considers being reunited with people whom he hasn’t seen since his active addiction, and the potential of it being a redemptive experience
2023-04-2039 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 26Jenna and Daniel talk about their experiences with spring break which leads to a discussion about the challenges of sober travel. They consider sober travel and accepting that certain types of trips are no longer and option in sobriety. Daniel recalls a story about being hung over on Easter and how his wife didn’t allow a pass for his behaviors the night before. They discuss using alcohol as a hangover cure and the inevitable misery they would feel as a result.
2023-04-0648 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow to Keep Music Students During Summer | 7FMS66In this episode, Daniel gives a very detailed system for keeping your current students enrolled during the summer months.Not only that, he talks about creating the kind of studio where the expectation is that students will study through the summer months…So that you can avoid conflict with parents to begin with!-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2023-04-0546 min7-Figure Music SchoolDoes Competition Threaten Your School? | 7FMS58Would you panic if another music school opened up just down the street from you?What do you do if you find yourself with one or more competitors to your lesson program?In this EXTREMELY practical episode, Daniel and Nate give nearly two dozen actions you should take in the face of competition to your music school.Do not miss this one!-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7...
2023-02-0839 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 17Daniel talks about an unexpected struggle on a recent to trip to Las Vegas. Jenna and Daniel consider the power of our subconscious which prompts a discussion about “drunk dreams” and blackouts.
2023-02-0236 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 16Jenna and Daniel discuss the stereotypes and stigma associated with alcoholism and their differing beginnings with active addiction. They consider the relative nature of having a “drinking problem” and the subjectivity of identifying as an alcoholic. Daniel explains his “staircase” analogy and how it applies to slips while getting sober. They talk about the concept of “Dry January” and how it is perceived differently by various types of drinkers.
2023-01-2644 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 14Jenna and Daniel compare experiences with ‘dry January’ and Daniel shares how his final dry January is now his sober date. Jenna talks about how the sober seed was planted well before she took her recovery seriously. They talk about the lies they told themselves in active addiction.
2023-01-1232 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 5Daniel and Jenna talk about “drunk math” and negotiating with themselves in active addiction. Daniel talks about how often being an alcoholic in recovery comes up in conversation in social settings.
2022-11-1029 minSobriety UncensoredEpisode 2Daniel and Jenna discuss the importance of developing their own custom road to recovery and Daniel dives into his personal recovery story. They go on to discuss the common fear associated with coming out as an alcoholic to friends, family and coworkers.
2022-10-2132 min7-Figure Music SchoolNo More 50 Hour Work Weeks! | 7FMS36Have you ever had to put in a 50 hour work week in your studio?60? Or even 70?In the early days of Brooklyn Music Factory, Nate found himself working long hours every week.Unsustainable hours.In today’s episode, we examine the causes of “out of control hours” that both Nate and Daniel worked while building their businesses.These long work weeks are avoidable!Learn from our mistakes so that you can work a sensible work week!-------Get your burning business question answered by Dan...
2022-08-1743 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow to Start Your School Year Right | 7FMS35A new school year is upon us… Is your school ready?There are 5 actions you should take as your school preps for lessons this year… Join Daniel and Nate as they begin Season 2 of the 7-Figure Music School podcast… And start your school year right!-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-08-1046 min7-Figure Music SchoolMentorship, Money Stress, and Leveling Up Your Career | 7FMS32“If more information was all we needed to be successful… we’d all be billionaires with perfect abs.”If information alone isn’t transformative… then what is?Relationships.Mentorship.Action.In today’s episode, Daniel and Nate invited Alyssa O'Toole back for a discussion about mentorship, the power of coaching, and watershed moments in one’s career.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-06-2247 min7-Figure Music SchoolHiring Directors and Managers to Free Up Your Time | 7FMS30It’s a cliche’ at this point to point out that it’s hard to run a business alone…And that you need to hire people to help you scale up.In this episode, Nate and Daniel give practical steps to hiring directors to help run your programs for you.It’s the only way you’re going to scale up in a sustainable way.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: grow...
2022-06-0838 min7-Figure Music SchoolThe Hidden Driver of Growth and Retention (Part 2) | 7FMS24Imagine keeping students in your studio longer… without having to use gimmicks or short-term hacks!In this episode, Daniel teaches you a retention strategy that is congruent with what every music teacher and music school owner ALREADY wants…-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-04-271h 017-Figure Music SchoolHow to Keep Students for 10 Years | 7FMS23Much has been said and written about retention…But is it possible that most people get this wrong?Is it possible that retention *isn’t* about prizes, gimmicks, bracelets, and short-sighted tactics?In this episode, Nate and Daniel throw down the gauntlet, dig deep, and talk about what TRULY drives great retention.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-04-2050 min7-Figure Music SchoolYour Team and Annual Reviews | 7FMS20Should you give your team members an annual review?Isn’t that an awkward, confrontational relic of the past?Do they even want an annual review?Join Daniel and Nate as they share their successes and failures at implementing a team review system…And how to solicit and take critical feedback from your team members!-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-03-3048 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow Many Hours Should It Take To Manage a 7-Figure School? | 7FMS14Is it possible to manage your school in 20 hours per week… or less?Will your hours go up as your school gets bigger?In this episode, we look at the amount of time it takes Nate to manage his school…And YOU will learn what it takes to manage a 7-figure business in as little time as possible.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-02-1629 min7-Figure Music SchoolTaking a Month off From Your School | 7FMS13Wouldn’t it be great to take a month off from your music school this year?To be able to trust your staff and teachers to “hold down the fort” while you recharge?It’s not a pipe dream.Join Nate and I in this episode on how to build the systems and “people power” to make this a reality-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-02-0933 min7-Figure Music School5 Books That Will Change Your Music School | 7FMS12Wondering what to put on your reading list this year?Here are 5 *MUST READ* books for every music school and music studio owner.These books cover topics of leadership, strategy, purpose, management, and career satisfaction.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-02-0259 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow to Retain Students When Teachers Quit (Step-By-Step) | 7FMS11What typically happens when one of your hired teachers quits?You lose students!So - how do you minimize the damage? How do you replace that teacher quickly?Join us in this very practical episode of the 7-Figure Music School Podcast, as we give a step-by-step system for keeping students… even when they lose a teacher.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-01-2655 min7-Figure Music SchoolCreate an Annual Growth Plan For Your School | 7FMS10Would you like to wake up every morning and know what your most important task is?Would you like a greater sense of purpose when it comes to your school?In this episode, we go deep on how to create an annual plan for your music school… and give a specific frameworks that both Nate and I use to create strong successful businesses.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-01-1951 min7-Figure Music SchoolRaising Rates, Eliminating Fear, and Financial Fluency | 7FMS9When should you raise your studio’s rates?Is there a principle or process that would allow us to know how much to raise?How should we message a rate raise to families… or should we even message it at all?We answer all of these questions and more on today’s episode of 7-Figure Music School-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-01-1252 min7-Figure Music SchoolStruggling to Find Teachers to Hire for Your Music School? | 7FMS8Do you struggle to find teachers when you have a position to fill in your school?Do you get few or no applicants?Does it seem like quality teachers are hard to find? That the talent pool is shrinking?If so, we have solutions for you in the latest episode of 7-Figure Music School!-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2022-01-0537 min7-Figure Music SchoolWhen Your Teachers Want a Raise | 7FMS7What do you do when one of your teachers or team members asks for a raise?Do you have an evidence-based way of handling this question… or does this send you into a panic?Check out today’s episode of 7-Figure Music School as Nate and Daniel give practical advice on balancing the needs of your business and the needs of your team.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2021-12-2951 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow Nate Enrolled 200 Students in 6 Months | 7FMS6In today’s episode of 7-Figure Music School, Daniel and Nate look at the marketing “bucket” in depth… and unpack how Nate enrolled 200 students in 6 months.This episode goes beyond typical marketing advice… and looks at “beneath the surface” systems and decisions that helped Brooklyn Music Factory produce such a spectacular result.And - of course - Nate and Daniel draw out principles that can help YOU… no matter what size school you run!-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast...
2021-12-2243 min7-Figure Music School3 Hiring Mistakes That Music School Owners Make | 7FMS5The #1 problem that Nate and Daniel encounter with music school owners is…How to find and hire quality music teachers!In today’s episode, we tackle 3 common errors that owners make that keep them on an endless treadmill of hiring and replacing teachers...-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2021-12-1542 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow to Build an Amazing Team of Teachers | 7FMS4Music school owners often ask us: “How do you get more out of your teachers?”“How do you get them to care more about the school?”This is the wrong question to ask!Join us in today’s episode as we dive deep on how to truly build an incredible community of loyal teachers within your music school...-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsreview
2021-12-0849 min7-Figure Music SchoolAre You Just Selling Time in Your Music School? | 7FMS3In a continuation of the previous episode of 7-Figure Music School, Daniel and Nate dive deeper into the 4 buckets of business.In this episode, they cover:How to measure what matters in your music schoolWhy it’s important to focus on the buckets of business in a particular orderHow to move beyond metrics and actually focus on your peopleWhy focusing on Facebook ads or SEO misses the entire point of the marketing and sales bucket… and what you should focus on insteadEvery great music school is built on a strategy... today’s episode will h...
2021-12-0129 min7-Figure Music SchoolThe Framework to Build a 7-Figure Music School | 7FMS2In this episode, Nate shares a very simple framework that his business mentor taught him:The Four Buckets of BusinessIt helped Nate grow from 50 students to over 1,000 enrolled families.It’s no exaggeration to say that the “buckets” could help any school owner to scale their business up.Listen as Daniel and Nate share how this framework will help generate interest in your studio…Create an efficient operations team..And deliver a consistent, quality experience to the families enrolled in your studio (leading to loyalty and referral...
2021-11-3023 min7-Figure Music SchoolHow Nate Built a 7-Figure Music School With Great Margins | 7FMS1Growing a 7-figure music school is more than just marketing or great systems…There are a number of “hidden factors” that cause a school like that to grow and flourish.Join Daniel and Nate in the first episode of the “7-Figure Music School” podcast.Listen as Nate reveals the framework that undergirds the success and growth of Brooklyn Music Factory… and see what you can take to apply to your school.-------Get your burning business question answered by Daniel & Nate: growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf you love the podcast...
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