106 | How to Cut Your Teaching Hours in Half with Laura Malosiecki

What if you could cut your teaching hours in half, take 2 days off per week, and feel MORE confident about your studio? Laura, owner of Dance Your Dreams Studio of Dance, shares how business coaching helped her go from teaching 20 hours per week with no days off to teaching just 10 hours with 2 guilt-free days off. She opens up about delegating to her team, turning off phone notifications, and breaking the "I have to do everything" mindset. What You'll Learn How to delegate without overwhelming your staff (spoiler: they want more responsibility!) Specific leadership roles to create: lead teacher, competition director, admin task delegation Why turning off studio notifications changed everything for her marriage and mental health How she created a simple dashboard to track studio metrics and stay calm The mindset shift from "it can't run without me" to "I've built systems that work"   About Laura Laura Malosiecki is the proud owner and artistic director of Dance Your Dreams Studio of Dance, now celebrating its 15th season of inspiring dancers of all ages. What began as a teenage dream has flourished into a thriving, award-winning studio known for its welcoming, family-like atmosphere and deep community roots. Laura started dancing at just two years old, began assistant teaching at thirteen, launched her first dance program at a local recreation center at seventeen, and opened her own studio at only nineteen years old. Under Laura's leadership, Dance Your Dreams has become a cornerstone of its community — a place where every dancer feels at home, accepted, and supported. The studio is celebrated for its commitment to safety, age-appropriate instruction, and proper technical progressions, ensuring that every dancer learns and grows in a positive environment. Laura also prioritizes continuing education for herself and her staff, staying at the forefront of current training methods and dance industry standards. Her dedication has led to numerous accolades, including choreography, technique, and creativity awards. Above all, Laura is driven by her passion for creating a space where dancers can let go, express themselves freely, and truly dance their dreams. https://www.DanceYourDreams.studio