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...

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...

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...

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...

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 students...

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...

The 10 Most Common Studio Website Mistakes

Hey there! In this video, I'm going to share with you the 10 most common mistakes that music studios make on their websites. Whether you're just starting out or have an existing website, this information will be incredibly helpful. But before we dive in, I want to let you in on something special.

We have recently added a new course called "Winning Websites For Music Schools" to our BAM Squad library in the Build A Music School community. This course is a game-changer! It's packed with valuable insights and strategies to help your website stand out from the crowd and become the go-to place for music lessons. And the best part? You can grab this course for FREE! Just click here to check it out.

Now, let's get back to the topic at hand. Here are the 10 most common studio website mistakes:

1. Crappy Design: Having an outdated or unattractive website design is a big no-no. With platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress, you have access to...

Hiring Your First Teacher: 10 Steps to Success

Hey there, fellow music school owners! Are you ready to take your business to the next level and hire your very first teacher? It's an exciting step, but it can also feel overwhelming. Don't worry, I've got you covered. My name is Johnny Wilson, and I built my own music school from zero to 2,000 students a week. I've hired and fired hundreds of people over the years, so I know what it takes to build a rockstar team. In this blog, I'll walk you through the 10 essential steps you need to take to successfully hire your first teacher. Let's dive in!

1. Budgeting

The first step in hiring a teacher is to ensure that you can afford to have them on your team. Take the time to do a detailed analysis of your finances and create a budget. In our Build A Music School program, we have a tool called the Cashflow Challenge that can help you determine if you can afford to hire someone. Take advantage of this resource to make an informed decision.

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