The $1 Ticket Increase That Changes Everything

If recital season has ever meant long lines, confused parents, ticket stress, or that sinking feeling that your biggest event of the year could have run smoother, this episode is for you.  Because let's be clear: your recital isn't "just a show." It's your biggest brand statement, a major revenue driver, a powerful retention tool, and a defining leadership moment all wrapped into one.  In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia sits down with Leo Moore from DRT Performance Tix to unpack how studio owners can transform their recital from a logistical headache into a professional, profitable, CEO-level event. You'll hear why ticketing is the first impression of your show, how DIY systems quietly drain revenue, and what it looks like to treat recital planning like a business strategy, not an afterthought.  If you're ready to stop surviving the recital season and start leading it like a CEO, press play.  You will learn:  Why your recital ticketing experience directly impacts retention  How "we've always done it this way" is costing you money  The psychology behind first impressions and brand trust  Why digital ticketing elevates your professionalism  How to turn recital data into real revenue growth  What a 91% retention rate in ticketing tells us about change  How small pricing adjustments (even $1) shift your profitability  Why recital revenue planning should start months in advance  How young studio owners are scaling faster with better systems  Why recital season should fund your future, not exhaust you  Leo Moore is the Manager of Partnerships and Growth at DRT Performance Tix, the leading ticketing provider built specifically for dance studios. Working closely with client success teams and studio owners across North America, Leo helps studios create professional, profitable recital experiences through smart systems, revenue planning, and hands-on support. DRT now serves over 3,000 studios and continues to evolve through direct client feedback.  For more information visit https://www.drttix.com/ Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join!  Watch our video episodes and subscribe on YouTube here. Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association:  Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation Follow Olivia Mode-Cater: Instagram: @olivia.modecater | TikTok: @olivia.modecater