The 6 P's of Success: Insights from the Top 5%

Welcome to my blog! Today, I want to share with you the six P's that I've observed from the top 5% of people I've worked with in our BAM Squad, our Build A Music School Program. These individuals are driven studio owners, private music teachers, and music school owners who are achieving incredible results. By understanding and applying these six P's, you too can take your business to new heights.

P for Product

The first P stands for product. Successful individuals invest their time in nailing the product of their lessons. Many people stick to traditional approaches, such as one-on-one lessons or online versus in-person. However, there are many different models to consider. By understanding your passions and where you want to be in the future, you can identify the best model for your business.

P for People

The top 5% understand the importance of having the right people on board. Building a team is crucial for scaling your business. No ...

Why Join a Mastermind Group?

Hey, in today's video I want to talk to you all about mastermind groups. If you're a private music teacher or academy owner, you may have never even thought of joining a mastermind group. But today, I'm going to show you how mastermind groups really helped me grow from my little studio of 0 to 30 students as a solo teacher up to 2000 students and a massive team.

So, what exactly is a mastermind group? A mastermind group is a gathering of like-minded individuals who meet regularly to support and challenge each other in their professional and personal growth. These groups provide a forum for sharing ideas, solving problems, and holding each other accountable.

The Power of Brain Power

The first benefit of a mastermind group is the brain power it brings together. When you have a group of people looking at your challenges and problems, they can offer fresh perspectives and insights that you may not have considered. With the combined knowledge and experience ...

How to Handle Pay Objections in Your Music School

Have you ever had a music teacher working for you who challenges your pay structure? Maybe they feel like they're not getting enough, or they believe they could earn more elsewhere. As a music school owner, it's important to know how to handle these situations and have open, respectful conversations about pay. In this blog, I'll share some tips and strategies that I've learned from building a large music school with over 200 music teachers. By implementing these techniques, you can handle pay objections effectively and create a better understanding between you and your team.

First of all, it's crucial to thank the person for bringing up their concerns. Let them know that you appreciate their openness and willingness to discuss the matter. This sets a positive tone for the conversation and shows that you value their input. Give them some information from your perspective and invite them to ask any questions they may have. It's essentia...

What Does it Mean to Have a Million-Dollar Business?

So if you're someone that follows different business channels or leaders and you want to learn about growing your business, you've probably heard people say things like this before. They've probably said, oh, I've built a six-figure business or a seven-figure business or I've built a million-dollar business. What does that even mean? They're trying to use it to get you to listen to them and give authority. But what actually is a million-dollar business and what is a million-dollar music school? Does it actually exist? Are there any in the world? Could you build one? We're going to cover some of those topics. I'm going to talk to you about that information that people spout off to try and impress you. And let's talk about what it really means and whether you should be impressed or not.

The reason I'm making this video is I just see all the time when I scroll through Facebook or Instagram, people promoting different business products...

How to Build a Successful Music School: Insights from Alistair

Imagine going from zero students to 950 students per week in a local music school, but also doing it in a town you've never lived in before and achieving it in less than three and a half years. Well, that's what my friend Alistair has done, and I'm going to share his incredible journey with you today.

Alistair, the founder of Epic Music Academy, recently sat down with me for a 55-minute interview where he shared his strategies and experiences of going from zero to 950 students in just three and a half years. It's truly mind-blowing.

Before we dive into the highlights of Alistair's story, I want to mention that he had a competitive advantage that most people won't have. He worked for me for seven years and learned the ins and outs of running a successful music school. This experience allowed him to start his own music school in a new town with a solid foundation of knowledge.

The first principle we can learn from Alistai...

How to Avoid Your Studio Going Bust

Hey, in this video I want to talk about something that's quite serious but it's going to be a real must-watch because it's going to help save you potentially from your studio going bust. Now there's a lot of studios, large, small, doesn't matter the size, but they can be growing but they can actually go bankrupt, they can go bust. And so I want to show you one of the models on how that happens so you can be aware of it and you can make sure that it doesn't happen to you.

Okay so the chart that I'm going to put on screen with this cycle that we need to watch out for, this comes from a book Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 by Jim Collins. He's an incredible business author, one of my top three favorites and you should definitely check out basically anything he's written if you're into reading business books. So let me walk you through this chart, I was going through it with our BAM Squad, it's our Build A Music School community. Quick shout out, grab a fr...

Building Teams: The Number One Asset for Growth

Hey there, it's great to have you here. In this video, I want to share with you the number one asset that has helped me achieve incredible growth in my music school and various other projects. Whether you have a small studio or a large one, this asset is essential for your success. So, let's dive right in!

So, what is this number one asset that has allowed me to achieve some pretty crazy things? It's building teams. You see, you can't do everything yourself. By investing in building teams, whether small or big, you unlock massive growth potential.

Teams are Faster

When you work alone, your growth is limited by your own time and capacity. But with a team, you can achieve so much more. Five people working together can accomplish far more than one person. As you add more team members, the growth becomes exponential. With a team, you can achieve your goals and ideas much faster, thanks to the extra time, manpower, and resources.

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The Number One Marketing Mistake You're Making

Hey there! Welcome to my blog. Today, I want to talk to you about marketing and the number one mistake that I see people making all the time, especially at a beginner or intermediate level. Trust me, if you fix this mistake and get it right, it can take your studio to crazy new heights. And here's the best part - most people in your area, the ones you're competing with, they also suck at marketing. So, it doesn't take much to be way better than them. This one thing will change the game and put you on a whole new level compared to everyone in your town. So, let's dive right in!

The Power of Showing the Outcome

So, what's this one thing that everyone gets wrong? Well, it's pretty simple. Let me explain it to you through a story in a totally different industry. Imagine you want to go on a nice holiday. The best holiday I went on recently was to Rarotonga, a beautiful tropical island. I saw the pictures of the beach, the sun, the swimming, ...

Join the BAM Squad with Build A Music School

Hey there, if you are a private music teacher or a music school owner of any size, I've got something incredible to share with you. It's all about our exclusive membership called Build A Music School, designed specifically for people like you - studio owners who want to take their businesses to new heights.

So, what can our membership offer you? Let me break it down for you.

Profitability and Stability

Firstly, we guarantee that your music teaching business will become a lot more profitable. We understand the challenges you face and how important it is to have a stable and secure income. That's why our membership focuses on helping you diversify your income streams, ensuring that your business remains strong even during uncertain times.

Growth and Success

Secondly, we will help you grow your business faster and stronger than ever before. Our track record speaks for itself. We have successfully grown our own music school from 30 student...

Why YouTube Ads are Essential for Music Schools

My music school took way too long to start using YouTube ads to market lessons and it was kind of one of those stupid things where now I'm like, why didn't I start that earlier? Because YouTube has this one thing that no other platform gives you and it's just so good and it's such a great opportunity.

If you're trying to grow a music school and you want to have really great marketing, it's never just like one awesome marketing strategy that's going to work. So anyone that tries to tell you this is the one thing that you need to do is an idiot. I would never tell you there is only one thing. There is a best thing for each school and sometimes you need to figure out what that is.

For us, the number one thing is show teams going into schools inspiring the kids, that's our number one. But show teams still has its weaknesses, right? It takes a lot of money, a lot of manpower, you got to go in during the day, it's limited and so there are so...