7-Figure Music School
Episodes
How to Fire Toxic Clients | 7FMS82
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 a...
Creating Amazing Customer Experience in Your School (w. Brady Davies) | 7FMS81
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know who often gets neglected or overlooked or even maligned in most studios?Our true customers… the parents of our students!In this episode,...
5 Reasons Your Trial Lessons Are Terrible | 7FMS80
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of things have to go right for someone to discover your studio, be interested in your studio, contact you, and then set up a phone consultation ...
How Much is Your School Worth? | 7FMS79
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how much the school you’ve built is worth?Do you think of your school as an asset? An asset that you could sell, or pass on, or eve...
Your School: Sell or Scale? | 7FMS78
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the moment a prospective student reaches out to your studio… They are deciding on whether or not they want to work with you.Should you sell you...
Your Music School’s Sales Process | 7FMS77
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the moment a prospective student reaches out to your studio… They are deciding on whether or not they want to work with you.How do you influenc...
Scaling to 180 Employees (w. Brady Davies) | 7FMS76
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Owner spotlight episode!Brady and his wife started with just 1 location… and grew their business to 11 locations and 180 employees.And, in this quic...
The Music Studio Where Everybody Knows Your Name | 7FMS75
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn over two dozen ways to build community, connection, and collaboration in your school…So that students stay longer an...
“Old-Fashioned” Music School Marketing that Works! (w. Brian King) | 7FMS74
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Music school owners know that we “need” ads, social media, directory listings, and SEO if we want to get new students.But, our guest today built a...
6 Reasons to Build Community in Your School | 7FMS73
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your school’s main business strategy?How do you intend to hire and retain teachers?How will you find and retain students?How will you motiv...
The Team You Need to Open a New Location (Part 2) | 7FMS72
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who do you need on your team to help you open a new commercial location?In this episode, Nate talks about which jobs he delegated to his team…And wh...
10 Lessons Nate Learned Opening a New Location (Part 1) | 7FMS71
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in a commercial location or want to open a commercial location someday, we made a podcast about costly mistakes to avoid…Free to listen, ...
From 0 to 260 Students (w. Brian King) | 7FMS70
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We made an episode spotlighting a studio owner who opened a school and grew it to 260 students in under 2 years… this one’s short and sweet. Enjoy...
Filling Your School’s Marketing Events and Parties (Part 2) | 7FMS69
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could get 25, 50, or even 75 families to come to your school location for a big community open house?What would throwing an open house “...
Help Them Feel the Music! (Event-Based Marketing) | 7FMS68
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most powerful ways to sell a product is to give a “taste” or a “free sample.”But, we all know that simply giving one lesson away as...
Don’t Lose Students That You Love! | 7FMS67
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s painful to lose students that you love. Students that show a lot of talent and promise.No, this is not another episode about retention.We’re ...
How to Keep Music Students During Summer | 7FMS66
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Daniel gives a very detailed system for keeping your current students enrolled during the summer months.Not only that, he talks about...
Missed Lessons and Unhappy Clients (Part 2) | 7FMS65
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you have a great policy about absences and missed lessons in your school…We all know that things are never as “neat” in real life as we ...
Ultimate Guide to Missed Lessons Policy (Part 1) | 7FMS64
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about creating a missed lesson policy that can scale with your school.You’ll learn how to defend your policy, the 4 rules t...
Recruiting and Retaining a General Manager for Your School (Part 2) | 7FMS63
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How great would it be to have a capable team member that you can trust to handle the day-to-day tasks and admin in your school to a general manager?!?...
Hiring Someone to Manage Your School (Part 1) | 7FMS62
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t it be great if someone else could take some of that workload for you.Someone that you could trust to manage and run many of the administrat...
How to Maximize Your Effectiveness as a Studio Owner | 7FMS61
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 7-Figure Music School podcast often focuses on the “how” of scaling and growing a music school.We’re going to take a break from that for one...
Summer Camps: Pricing for Profit | 7FMS60
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about pricing, profit, expenses, and roles that you need to make summer your MOST PROFITABLE quarter of the year.If you alrea...
Creating a Powerful Summer Camp (w. Peira Moinester) | 7FMS59
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create a high quality summer camp?To explore that topic, we invited Peira Moinester onto the show… the chief architect of Brooklyn Music ...
Does Competition Threaten Your School? | 7FMS58
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would 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 yo...
How to Sell Out Your Summer Camps (Part 1) | 7FMS57
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go into great detail about how to successfully promote a summer camp in your music school.You will learn:When to begin promoting y...
Teacher Training Systems for Your School | 7FMS56
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nate received some challenging feedback from one of his teachers… That led him to make huge changes to his school’s teacher training!In this episo...
Teacher Discipline and Staff Policies | 7FMS55
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We recorded a podcast live and answered YOUR questions about hiring, teacher discipline, communication policies, and teacher time off.-------Get your ...
Is Nagging Teachers Part of Your Job? | 7FMS54
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A school owner recently asked me: “Is nagging teachers part of my job?”This owner was frustrated and exasperated because she had repeat...
Contractors vs Employees: Does It Even Matter? | 7FMS53
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you hire your teachers as employees or contractors?Here’s our question: Does it even matter!?!?!?In this episode, we take a very different lo...
How to Predict Your School’s Results a Year in Advance | 7FMS52
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could predict next year’s results now?How many new students you’ll get, what your expenses will be… even how much revenue your schoo...
No More Free Trial Lessons (w. Greg Genter) | 7FMS51
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trial lessons might work great for a small studio…But what works for a mid-size or large school?Greg Genter comes back on the podcast to talk about ...
How to Schedule 100’s of Students in Your School | 7FMS50
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you schedule 500+ students per week with as few headaches as possible?On this episode, Jessica joins us and shares:What scheduling systems and ...
What % of Tuition Should Teachers Keep? | 7FMS49
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What percentage of lesson fees should your teaching team keep?Or - an even better question - should you pay them a percentage… or an hourly rate?Wha...
How to Stop Fighting Fires in Your Music School! | 7FMS48
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nate and I expose six reasons that you're constantly putting out fires in your music school… and how to overcome these challenges!-...
Efficient Social Media Marketing (w. Sara Campbell) | 7FMS47
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone “knows” that your music school needs to have a strong social media presence…But, staying consistent and keeping up with trends can feel...
Wasting Time, Effective Delegation, and Building Systems | 7FMS46
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to build a profitable business OR ever take a vacation again… you need to run a systems based business.In this episode, we give you a pr...
Wisdom from a 10,000 Student School | 7FMS45
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we tap into the wisdom of an academy owner… who owns 37 music schools!Listen in as he sheds light on what it takes to grow a m...
Successfully Delegate Your School’s Finances | 7FMS44
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give practical tips in delegating the financial wing of your school…Common reasons why school owners avoid taking ownership of t...
How to Know What to Pay Your Teachers | 7FMS43
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I receive from school owners is:“What percentage of lesson fees should I pay my teachers?”This is actually the wr...
Building Relationships with Students and Families | 7FMS42
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you train a team of teachers to be ambassadors for your school?How do you train them to build relationships with students and families… just ...
Focus, Priorities, and Your School’s Cash (Part 2) | 7FMS41
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your next best action in your music school?How do you decide what to do… and what to delete or delegate?The answer might be sitting right i...
How to Measure Your School’s Health (Part 1) | 7FMS40
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your music school healthy or sick? How would you even know?Every business has “vital signs.” In this episode, we show you the most importa...
Developing Curriculum & Team Talent (w. Greg Baldwin) | 7FMS39
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many schools struggle to communicate what their “unique” angle is… and many schools struggle to even KNOW what their unique vision is.In today’...
Automatic Marketing (Interview w. Eric Branner) | 7FMS38
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to create a marketing flywheel?A way to grow your school that takes on a “life of its own” once you get it set up and running?Join...
Lawsuits and Liability: Protecting Your School (w. S. Maris) | 7FMS37
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you protect your school from lawsuits? Or, from an accusation?How do you make sure that your school is protected legally? That you are?How do y...
No More 50 Hour Work Weeks! | 7FMS36
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have 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 ...
How to Start Your School Year Right | 7FMS35
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A 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 Danie...
What Great Schools Have in Common (w. Eric Branner) | 7FMS34
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We interviewed Eric Branner (CEO of Fons.com) and had a far-reaching conversation about many topics relevant to music school owners today, including:-...
300 Students with Only 2 Teachers (w. Greg Genter) | 7FMS33
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If I told you it was possible to see 300 piano students per week with just 2 teachers…And, if I told you that some of those students were playing at...
Mentorship, Money Stress, and Leveling Up Your Career | 7FMS32
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“If more information was all we needed to be successful… we’d all be billionaires with perfect abs.”If information alone isn’t transformativ...
Ask an Attorney: How to Protect Your School (w. Stephanie Maris) | 7FMS31
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most school owners tend to be “do-it-yourself” bootstrappers… Present a challenge to them and they will figure out a way to solve that problem!T...
Hiring Directors and Managers to Free Up Your Time | 7FMS30
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’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...
How to Mentor Amazing Musicians in Your School | 7FMS29
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do lessons feel monotonous to your students?Does it feel like you or your teachers are just “turning pages” in a method book… Instead of go...
Ask an Attorney: Teachers Stealing Students and Non-Competes (w. Stephanie Maris) | 7FMS28
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Non-compete agreements are an often misunderstood topic in our industry…So, Nate and I brought an attorney on the show to do a little “myth-bustin...
Remaining Rational During Tough Economic Times | 7FMS27
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many say a recession is coming…And we are currently living in inflationary times.How should a music school owner respond?In this episode, we examine...
Building a Side-Business in Your Music School (w. Dave Simon) | 7FMS26
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to start a side hustle separate from your teaching business?Do you have a great idea or a curriculum that you’ve developed in your mu...
Training World-Class Teachers (w. Alyssa O’Toole) | 7FMS25
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, Nate and I recorded a number of podcast episodes about hiring teachers.Today, we dive into a topic that school owners ask…How do ...
The Hidden Driver of Growth and Retention (Part 2) | 7FMS24
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine keeping students in your studio longer… without having to use gimmicks or short-term hacks!In this episode, Daniel teaches you a retention s...
How to Keep Students for 10 Years | 7FMS23
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Much 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 priz...
How to Hire a Studio Manager | 7FMS22
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you trust someone to run the administrative side of your school?How do you find and hire them?How much responsibility should you give them?How...
Hiring Marketers for Your School | 7FMS21
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Question: Who should do the marketing for your music school?Should it be you? Should you outsource it? Should you train someone that works for you to ...
Your Team and Annual Reviews | 7FMS20
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should 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 ...
Growth Advice from a Professional Marketer (Interview with Brian) | 7FMS19
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had a conversation with Brian who added 100 students to his roster in just under six months.The interesting thing about Brian is that he ha...
Stress Test Your School’s Marketing | 7FMS18
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t it be great if an expert could design a free marketing plan for your school?Good news!That’s exactly what I did in the latest podcast epi...
Finding a New Space for Your School | 7FMS17
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every music school has to have a “space” to deliver their lessons… And for the majority of music schools, that involves a commercial locati...
Money, Measurement, and Preventing Burnout | 7FMS16
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean for a music studio owner to “get control” of their finances or become financially fluent?How do you forecast for future growth?W...
Pay, Disgruntled Staff, and Team Meetings | 7FMS15
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We received a simple question from a podcast subscriber:“Should we pay our staff and teachers for coming to a team meeting?”It seems like a simple...
How Many Hours Should It Take To Manage a 7-Figure School? | 7FMS14
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is 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 ...
Taking a Month off From Your School | 7FMS13
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’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” wh...
5 Books That Will Change Your Music School | 7FMS12
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering 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 topi...
How to Retain Students When Teachers Quit (Step-By-Step) | 7FMS11
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 qu...
Create an Annual Growth Plan For Your School | 7FMS10
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would 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 scho...
Raising Rates, Eliminating Fear, and Financial Fluency | 7FMS9
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When 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...
Struggling to Find Teachers to Hire for Your Music School? | 7FMS8
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do 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 ar...
When Your Teachers Want a Raise | 7FMS7
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ...
How Nate Enrolled 200 Students in 6 Months | 7FMS6
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of 7-Figure Music School, Daniel and Nate look at the marketing “bucket” in depth… and unpack how Nate enrolled 200 student...
3 Hiring Mistakes That Music School Owners Make | 7FMS5
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The #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 tackl...
How to Build an Amazing Team of Teachers | 7FMS4
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Music 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 w...
Are You Just Selling Time in Your Music School? | 7FMS3
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 c...
The Framework to Build a 7-Figure Music School | 7FMS2
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nate shares a very simple framework that his business mentor taught him:The Four Buckets of BusinessIt helped Nate grow from 50 stude...
How Nate Built a 7-Figure Music School With Great Margins | 7FMS1
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Growing 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 tha...