We're joined by the amazing Renée Yoxon — trans & gender affirming voice teacher! Renée is a vocal coach & educator making waves in the trans & non-binary communities and is mission is to offer voice support through courses and online resources. In this conversation, we talk about how they run their business in a place that feels most aligned & supportive for them. WE COVER: transitioning from a performance career into focusing on teachingcreative ways they supported trans +...

If you're juggling voice teaching and creating content (among many other things!), having systems are essential for staying consistent!  In this episode, we're simplifying making systems so you can start getting organized right away. WE COVER: why every business owner needs systemsthe 3 step process to organizing your taskshow to tackle the projects you've been meaning to work onhow to be organized & ready when hiring someonean easy way to get started with your systems today! WATCH ON...

Ready for the secret sauce to creating a business you love? In this episode, we're breaking down the concept of a "solo retreat" and why they're essential for your life! WE COVER: how Allie's first solo retreat changed her life (and why she stopped performing!)what a solo retreat iswhy they're essential for your business and lifewhat to do on a solo retreathow to make them work for youideas + considerations for frequency, lengths, locations WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/vOhoh7jqF-I To...

Feeling a "low" point in your business? This episode was made for you (with love!). Being a business comes with many ebbs & flows. But when our finances are attached to the "ebbs," it can feel much more intense. In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about how to navigate income dips & slower seasons of business. WE COVER: normalizing income dips -- we all go through them!what it means to "win the game" of businesscreating a "game plan"thinking outside of the box when...

Mark your calendars: exciting updates are coming to the podcast! Tune in to learn why we're taking a break for the next couple of weeks. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 16th, 2023! LINKS: Join the Voicepreneur Program and get the Amplify course for FREE! Coaching Services with Allie The Voicepreneur Website Instagram @thevoicepreneur Aligned Voice Teachers Facebook Group

Ready to do your private teaching business full time? This is one of the three topics we're covering in today's rapid fire Q&A episode! Here are the questions: 1) How do I transition out of a music teaching company and into doing my own thing? 2) Why did you choose the membership route for your program, and does it ever stress you out?  3) How do I solve one problem if I have multiple audiences or modalities I'm working with? Have questions you'd like answered on the show? Click here...

If voice teaching feels like therapy sessions for your students, this episode is for you! We're welcoming Laura Seipert -- a certified music therapist, singer, and voice teacher. In this episode, Laura dives into the concept of being a "part voice teacher, part therapist" (and why this can be problematic), as well as her mission to spread more awareness around mental health issues we see in the studio. WE COVER: - helping students heal & express their whole selves through music - taking...

Is your website actually doing its job? If you want your website to help you grow your business, this episode is for you! We're breaking down the most important elements every website needs to have. WE COVER: how to assess whether your website is *working* or nothow long it should take a visitor to figure out what you're all about3 components to infusing your brand in your websitewhy your website should be the last thing you do in your businesshow to beef up your credibilityhow to ensure...

It's the one year anniversary of the podcast launch! To celebrate, Allie breaks down the story of how the Voicepreneur got to where it is today. WE COVER: why Allie doesn't use fancy equipment for recordingthe procrastination tools we think are productive (but aren't!)why Allie stopped teaching voice lessons this yearinvesting as a teaching business ownerwhat to look for when hiringthe backwards strategy Allie used to scale without a website LINKS + RESOURCES: The Voicepreneur...

We're talking about all the "non sexy," operational things that run your private studio! Here's the 5 questions we'll be discussion: 1) How do you recommend tracking your expenses? 2) Should I have an LLC? 3) Should I have my students sign a contract? A liability waiver? 4) How do you stay organized with students? (What they’re working on, what we did in the lesson, etc.) 5) Should I offer a free intro lesson? Or do I charge as normal? Have questions you'd like answered on the show? Click...

It's time to start creatively scaling your teaching business! In this episode, we're talking all about how to creatively think outside the box and monetize in ways that go beyond the private lesson. WE COVER: doing things differently than our private teacherswhy you don't need to get more students to make more moneyhow to think about voice lessons beyond the private lessonwhat you already do as a voice teacher that you can monetizehow to serve your students at the highest levelideas for...

Want to run a business that supports you with students you adore? In this episode, we're breaking down the best way to become a magnet to your ideal students and your ideal life! WE COVER: a better approach to "niching down"why trying to help everyone is hurting you & your studentssigns you know you're in your zone of geniuswhy we shouldn't always depend on word of mouth referralshow to set better boundaries as a voice teacherthe #1 thing that will attract your ideal studentswhy...

We're joined by Lauren Urso Gray of Your Authentic Voice for a juicy conversation! Lauren shares how she went from teaching as a side job to filling up her studio almost entirely using Instagram, hiring multiple associate teachers, and creating special offerings for their growing student roster. WE COVER: being authentic on social mediahow her Instagram tagline became a client magnethow to embody your teaching values as a brandhiring teachers who don't teach the same as youhow to build a...

Welcome to part 2 of the series! In this episode, we're dialing in on the most important aspect of your business -- where you make the most money! Once you know what this is, you'll start looking at your private studio business differently. WE COVER: what all businesses have in commonwhy you don't need to be so focused on marketinghow to amplify what you already do in your private studiowhere to look for inspiration in your businesshow to get students to keep coming back for more LINKS...

Welcome to part 1 of the Build Your Studio series: how to get students! In this episode, you'll learn a "magic trick" to creating abundance in your studio that you won't find on google. ;) WE COVER: the easiest & most enjoyable way to promote yourselfwhat to cultivate in order to see more growthhow to sell voice lessons to anyone & everyonewhy a clunky onboarding process is hurting your business LINKS MENTIONED: Join us for Amplify: 2 week live group coaching March 2-16, 2023 Click...

Save this episode -- we're getting *real* with what it takes to be successful! Hint: this isn't about strategies, or funnels, or any other topics we've covered on the show.  :) WE COVER: what's really stopping you from reaching your goals the 3 areas we focus on as business ownerswhat our subconscious thoughts tell us about where we're atthe most common mindset blocks business owners facewhat pregnancy taught me about abundance & manifestinghow to tap into more ease + flow in our...

We're sitting down with Chelsea of Broadway Vocal Coach to hear her story of how she went from pursing a BFA to coaching musical theatre all over the world as a new mom living in Washington State. You're going to LOVE this conversation! WE COVER: how she learned about business so young & quicklythe transition from broadway performer to broadway vocal coachhow she views identifying with your artwhy Tik Tok changed everythingselling products onlinerunning a business with a partnerthe #1...

It's a Rapid Fire Q&A! Here are the 5 questions we're covering today: 1) How do you choose which website platform to use?  (Squarespace vs. Wix) 2) Why didn't you use Kajabi for your website platform? 3) If I feel good about teaching and don’t want to build an online course, what should I be focusing on? 4) How do you balance motherhood with running a business? 5) What thoughts do you have regarding the recession and pricing? Have questions you'd like answered on the show? Click here...

Welcome 2023!! We're kicking things off with a new website, and you're invited in on the behind the scenes look at how it was created. In this episode, you'll get the step by step process on how I built it in the most affordable, easiest, and best way possible. You'll also hear about the *two surprises* coming to the podcast in 2023!! It's going to be a great year. WE COVER: my visions for 2023 personally & professionallywhy I don't hire website designersthe mantra I used to build this...

Have big visions or goals? Great! Let's make them happen this year. We're going deeper than just picking a word -- we need to take a look at where we're spending our time in our *everyday* life.  In this episode, you'll learn Allie's favorite inside-out approach to setting intentions, visions, and goals that will get you where you want to go. We're talking business, life, and everything in between -- this is your compass for a fantastic year in all areas of your life. You're the creator of...

Ready for some serious real talk? In this episode, we're diving deep into the differences between being a private voice teacher and a business owner. Are you embodying the role of a business owner? What does it mean to do this? WE COVER: limiting beliefs voice teachers tend to naturally havemoney mindsetthe question to ask yourself every morningwhy embodying the role of business owner is how you manifestthe 2 things every badass business owner cultivates LINKS MENTIONED: The Voicepreneur...

If you're considering creating a course or membership in the future, this episode is for you! We're diving into the 3 most important questions to ask yourself when outlining a program. These are the key components to a successful experience! WE COVER: why selling healthy vocal training isn't marketablehow to know your idea is profitablewhy having private students is awesome & essential!how to reframe your idea to be solution-basedwhat you need to create a course or...

Hot topic alert! We're diving into the 2 best ways to scale your business -- what they are, how they work, and how to choose one to focus on in your business. (If you want to, of course. :)) WE COVER: How we interact with memberships in our daily livesHow to think about a membership as a voice teacherThe biggest distinctions between a membership and a courseWhy a course can also be a membershipHow they can support your long game vision LINKS MENTIONED: The Voicepreneur Program Instagram...

Welcome to our first Rapid Fire Q&A! In this episode, we're covering 5 of your questions in less than 15 minutes! 1) How I only work 4 hours/month (at a minimum) 2) How to get started with email marketing and not feel sleazy about it 3) When is a good time to raise your rates 4) When to use Facebook ads 5) Which type of offer to create first when just getting started making money in other ways online Have questions you'd like answered on the show? Click here to join the Aligned Voice...

If you've been trying to figure out how to build a successful online business by watching what others are doing, save this episode! We're covering the 4 main elements you need to grow your business online. WE COVER: the differences between the "frontend" and "backend" of your businesswhich to focus on morewhat elements are needed for your backend systemwhen to focus on social media and email marketing RESOURCES: Instagram @thevoicepreneur The Voicepreneur Program Email vs. Social Media...