I wanted to share an interesting pattern that has been emerging from the interview series we kicked off last month called, 'Secrets of Success'. Each month for the next twelve months we are highlighting one dance studio owner about the ups and downs of starting, running, and growing a dance studio. It has been both fun and insightful as I know their advice and experiences make a difference.

The question I've received the most interesting and surprising responses to is:

What book has had the biggest impact on you?

The reasons the answers have surprised me is because I had expected to hear about books on dancing, on teaching, and on artistry.

However that's not the pattern emerging instead I've heard:

"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki "The E-Myth" by Michael Gerber "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser

This week's tip: You can make a direct positive impact on your business by implementing pieces of advice from classic and timeless books.

Often times when the holidays begin people feel like the 'year is over'. Not so! Take action on one area of your business that you feel stuck or frustrated by. There are 67 days left in 2009. Plenty of time to get inspired, take action, ask for help, or make a change you've been wanting to in an area of your business.

As Napoleon Hill said, "A goal is a dream with a deadline".

Taking time to work ON your business not just IN your business is a great way to keep your passion for dance alive.

And since I love to share, the book that I'm re-reading and love is "The War of Art" by Stephen Pressfield.

Download Five New Seasonal Coloring Pages Today!

Seasonal Coloring Pages Are Live: The five newest pages are available for you to download and use in classes, including: Happy Halloween, Thanksgiving, Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland, and Nutcracker Ballet. Non-Members can purchase all 5 and download them immediately here for $7.

http://www.dancestudioowner.com/products/item10.cfm

VIDEO: The 8 Secrets of Success

A friend of mine shared this video with me; I thought you'd enjoy 3 minutes of inspiration.

"Why do people succeed? Is it because they're smart? Or are they just lucky?" Listen to Richard St. John's 8 secrets of success. This presentation comes from his 7 years of research and over 500 interviews with successful people.

Enjoy the video here: http://tinyurl.com/a5w5az

DancesToGo.com Partners with DanceStudioOwner.com

We announced our exciting partnership with DancesToGo.com earlier this month. Frances has generously partnered with us to bring our members, a new routine that you can use in your performing arts classes or outreach programs each month. This first month we have added TWO routines as a bonus for you. Looking ahead we will add a new routine on the second Wednesday of each month. Enjoy!

"Be A Rock Star" from DancesToGo.com for Intermediate Tap Ages 8-11 - Fun routine set to Hanna Montana's Rock Star Song

"Duster Dance" a Tiny Tot Ballet from DancesToGo.com for Ages 3 to 5 - Perfect for Holiday Season...set to the Russian Dance Score from the Nutcracker

Print the routines & access the songs from iTunes here:

http://www.dancestudioowner.com/public/department67.cfm