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Studio Talent Collective
by Josephine Lancuba
Studio Talent Collective is the go-to podcast for dance and performing arts Studio Owners who want to build thriving businesses and create in-house talent management services. Hosted by Josephine Lancuba, the creator of talent management service Studio Talent Collective, Josephine is and award-winning Performing Arts Business Coach and Talent Agent. This show is packed with expert advice, inspiring stories and practical strategies to help your studio shine both creatively and financially.Drawing from her own journey - from a challenging upbringing and a dynamic performance career to studio ownership and talent management, Josephine shares real-world insights, valuable resources and actionable tools for Studio Owners. Through a mix of solo episodes and interviews with industry leaders, you’ll discover three proven pathways to fast-track your studio’s growth and learn how to launch your own in-house Talent Agency.Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your studio to the ne
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#239: When Work Takes Over
After 4.5 years of hosting Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast, it’s time to reevaluate my time, because what got me here won’t get me there. So yes, the work has taken over (in the best way possible) meaning it’s time for the next chapter. Listen to episode #239 for my big announcement. HAVE...
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238: Dance For Your Life with Savannah Pillay
"Dance for Your Life" is a 2026 Australian documentary film following a group of dancers from Brent Street performing arts school in Sydney Australia, on a high-stakes journey to London. In this podcast episode Josephine chats to one of the film's breakout stars, Savannah Pillay. PLUS+ Join us at...
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237: Rewind! Still Got it: 20 Years of Studio Biz with Tamara Scamporlino
Welcome to our pop-up Rewind series! Here, we present the most downloaded episodes of Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast, across 2023-2025. Want to create an in-house Talent Agency? Check out, Studio Talent Collective: https://www.studiotalentcollective.com/agency Follow us on socials...
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236: Rewind! Katseye x Gap: Milkshake Moves and Diversity
Welcome to our pop-up Rewind series! Here, we present the most downloaded episodes of Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast, across 2023-2025. Want to create an in-house Talent Agency? Check out, Studio Talent Collective: https://www.studiotalentcollective.com/agency Follow us on socials...
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235: Rewind! Dance Life TV Unplugged with Jade Barnes
Welcome to our pop-up Rewind series! Here, we present the most downloaded episodes of Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast, across 2023-2025. Want to create an in-house Talent Agency? Check out, Studio Talent Collective: https://www.studiotalentcollective.com/agency Follow us on socials...
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234: Rewind! The Rise of Tap and Joy with Christine Denny
Welcome to our pop-up Rewind series! Here, we present the most downloaded episodes of Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast, across 2023-2025. Want to create an in-house Talent Agency? Check out, Studio Talent Collective: https://www.studiotalentcollective.com/agency Follow us on socials...
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233: Raising Leaders with Robin Snyder-Wiencek
Great studios don’t just train dancers - they develop leaders. Robin Snyder-Wiencek has spent more than 30 years building a studio culture that shapes confident performers, strong humans, and future industry leaders. From opening EMC Performing Arts Studio at just 22 to mentoring studio owners...
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232: Beware of Shiny Things
New ideas are exciting… but they can also quietly sabotage your studio business growth. In this episode, Josephine dives into shiny object syndrome and why chasing every opportunity can leave you scattered, overwhelmed and stuck with half-finished results. If you’ve ever felt pulled in too many...
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231: The Enrolment Season No One Talks About
Enrolment season isn’t just about new sign-ups. It’s retention, re-engagement and navigating the behind-the-scenes chaos no one talks about. In this episode, I break down what studio owners are really juggling at the start of the year and how to move through it with clarity instead of panic. WIN...
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230: Fill Your Classes in 2026 (and Drop the BS)
If your enrollment strategy feels messy or outdated, this one’s for you. Josephine shares a smarter, simpler approach to filling your dance and performing arts classes in 2026, minus the fluff and BS. WIN $1000 worth of Costumes for your studio business!! Enter here:...
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229: ARRIVED! The Year I Stop Waiting
What if this is the year you stop waiting to feel ready, chosen, or “qualified enough”? In this episode, Josephine shares her word of the year - Arrived - and unpacks what it really means to stop hovering on the edge of your own life and business. You’re not preparing for the thing… you’re…
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228: Heated Rivalry Changes the Industry with Sim and Jo
In this episode of Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast, Jo is joined by Simone Eyles from Disinfluencer to unpack the cultural and industry-shifting impact of Heated Rivalry. From lower-budget productions breaking through, to emerging actors leading major projects, stripped-back two-camera...
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227: 2025 Wrapped! Lessons, Impact & What Really Mattered
In this final episode of the year, Josephine reflects on the real lessons of 2025. From the growth of Studio Talent Collective and its impact on the performing arts community, this is an honest wrap of what worked, what mattered, and what’s next. The episode closes with a moment of silence and a...
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226: From Classroom to Career! Bridging the Gap for Young Performers with Nadia Vella-Taranto
In this episode, I’m joined by founder of Set The Scene, Nadia Vella-Taranto. We dive into the missing link in performing arts training and real industry pathways. From auditions to on-set opportunities, discover how to truly prepare young performers beyond the classroom and into the professional...
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225: Hit Refresh! Reset Your Studio, Team & Offers for the New Year
Start the year with a clean slate! In this episode, we walk through a simple January reset to refresh your studio, re-energise your team and realign your offers for a stronger year ahead. Tune in and hit refresh. Join us inside 'THE GREENROOM' here…
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224: Inside the Greenroom
In this episode, we explore the meaning of 'The Greenroom' a space to converse, reset and connect. Studio Owners and performing arts leaders need their own version of it and now it's here. I share real stories, reflections on community and a gentle peek at something new I’ve created to support…
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223: Don't Wait! Your Re-Enrolment Process Starts Now
Get your dance and performing arts students re-enrolled stress-free! Learn step-by-step strategies for securing current students, enticing former students to return, and attracting new students into your studio business and classes. BLACK NOVEMBER DEALS 2025: 50% OFF Template Agreements:...
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222: Your Studio Staff Training Blueprint
Get practical, no-fluff guidance on running a successful and engaging team training session that actually sticks. Josephine shares real studio tested tips from her own experience as a studio owner, to help you create clarity, culture and momentum in your team. HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONTENT?…
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221: Your Ultimate Show Season Guide
Welcome to the ultimate show season guide for performing arts studio owners! Here we revisit the best content from our SHOW MODE pop up series and cover marketing tactics, budgeting for concert profits, nailing your directors speech, concert communication and costume systems. Get the most out of...
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220: The Lonely Side of Studio Leadership
Being a Studio Owner can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly lonely. In this episode, Josephine opens up about the hidden side of studio leadership and why genuine connection matters more than ever. Take the 2-minute survey about 'The Greenroom' and share your thoughts:...
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219: Plan It, Don’t Wing It! Creating Your Dream Studio Year Ahead
Stop winging it and start winning it! In episode #219, Josephine shares her personal planning process and free Annual + Quarterly Plan Templates to help you map out a profitable, purposeful, and stress-free studio year. It’s time to turn your big dreams into an actionable plan for 2026 and…
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218: The Art of Feedback: Grow Without Crumbling
Learn how to use feedback to fuel growth — not self-doubt. Josephine unpacks the art of taking feedback without falling apart, and how to turn critique into your secret advantage. Thanks for listening! Want to connect with our Host or work with Studio Talent Collective? Website Enquiries:...
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217 : Show Ready or Show Wreck?
As concert and show season approaches for your dance or performing arts studio, it's time to level up your leadership. Josephine reveals how to create a smooth, profitable, joy-filled show experience for your students, team and community. Want to connect with our Host Josephine Lancuba, create a...
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216: Pause or End Up Broke! Taking a Necessary Beat
It’s time to pause Studio Owners, before you collapse in a heap mid show! In episode #216 of Studio Talent Collective, Josephine shares her recent experience of being in peak mode to slowing right down and draws on British popstar, Lola Young’s recent fall on stage. Take the time and space to…
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215: Stop Avoiding Sales & Start Growing Your Studio
Studio Owners, whether you realise it or not, you’re in sales every single day - from enrolling students to retaining families and even promoting opportunities. In episode #215 of Studio Talent Collective, Josephine reframes sales as service and shares practical ways to strengthen your “sales...
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214: Enrol NEW Students All Year Around. Even Near Christmas!
There are 3 key ways you can ENROL New Students into your performing arts studio, all year around. Even near Christmas! Listen to this episode for golden - money making nuggets. PLUS + Ever dreamed of creating an in-house Talent Agency? Check out 'TALENT MANAGER BOOTCAMP' and go from Studio Owner...
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213: How To Create a Talent Agency In Your Studio
Learn “How to Create a Talent Agency in Your Studio” at my FREE WEBINAR! Register now: https://www.josephinelancuba.com/webinar25 If you have any questions reach out! Email [email protected] Or find me on socials @studiotalentcollective Thanks for listening x Josephine See...
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212: The Taylor Swift Effect for Studio Growth
What makes Taylor Swift the highest selling music artist in the world? Leap into the showgirl mindset, as we uncover the marketing gems and strategies you can apply to your dance and performing arts studio business. Learn from Tay Tay! PLUS+ Ever dreamed of having an in-house Talent Agency? Go…
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211: Katseye x Gap: Milkshake Moves & Diversity
Dive into how Katseye’s vibrant Gap “Better in Denim” campaign - with a dance to “Milkshake”, celebrates diversity, creativity, and fresh ways to bring that inclusive energy into every studio business. All here on episode 211. Want to connect with our Host Josephine Lancuba, create a Talent…
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210: The Power of Disability Inclusion with Simone Eyles
In 2025, inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s smart business! Discover how embracing people with disabilities and delivering exceptional experiences enriches lives and fuels studio success. In episode 210, we’re joined by Talent Manager Simone Eyles from Disinfluencer, who shares...
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209: Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Business Lessons from Not Fitting In
Thanks for listening! Want to connect with our Host or work with Studio Talent Collective? Website Enquires: https://www.studiotalentcollective.com/ Email: [email protected] Socials: @studiotalentcollective You can also find our Host, Josephine Lancuba on instagram @josephinelancuba Shine...
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208: The Freebie Mindset: Why Everyone Wants Something for Nothing
Stop giving away your value, time, expertise and resources for free! In episode 208 of Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast, we give you 7 practical tips for performing arts studio owners to help navigate the “freebie mindset” Want to connect with our Host Josephine Lancuba, create a Talent...
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207: Just Because You Can Use AI for Everything, Doesn't Mean You Should!
AI is a great tool, but is it being overused and affecting your studio enrolments? In episode 207 of Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast, we talk about how infusing a personal touch is still very relevant. Want to connect with our Host Josephine Lancuba, create a Talent Agency, or work with...
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206: Rinse, Repeat, Regret: Breaking Free From Outdated Studio Habits
Thanks for listening! Want to connect with our Host or work with Studio Talent Collective? Website Enquires: https://www.studiotalentcollective.com/ Email: [email protected] Socials: @studiotalentcollective You can also find our Host, Josephine Lancuba on instagram @josephinelancuba Shine...
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205: Offboarding is The New Onboarding
Customer offboarding is the process of ending a customer's relationship with your studio, ensuring a smooth and positive transition as they exit. A well-managed offboarding process is crucial for maintaining a positive brand image and potentially leaving the door open for future business. Learn...
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204: Bring On The Drama! with Nadia Vella-Taranto
Drama classes are soon becoming the "no brainer" addition to any dance studio! Learn from our expert guest, Nadia Vella-Taranto, a Studio Owner of 20 years and the founder of 'Set The Scene'. Want to connect with our Host Josephine Lancuba, create a Talent Agency, or work with Studio Talent...
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203: Studio Marketing 101
Become the Revenue Generator of your studio business by having a studio marketing strategy! This episode shares the 11 ways to Enrol more students PLUS 25 studio Revenue streams. PLUS ++ Connect with our sponsor of episode #203, SET THE SCENE, by visiting: https://www.setthescene.kids/ Australian...
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202: From Dance Student to Netflix Star with Christian Fordham
To celebrate the launch of; Studio Talent Collective ~ the Talent Agency, I have interviewed one of our youth artists from Deanne Fordham's School of Dance! Christian Fordham went from dance student at his mum's studio, to at 8 years old, being cast in a starring role of a Netflix TV drama…
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201: It's Launch Time!
To celebrate the launch of, Studio Talent Collective ~ the Talent Agency, I have a FREE GIFT for you! Download your gift here: 'HOW-TO GUIDE: Go from Studio Owner to Talent Manager' - https://www.josephinelancuba.com/offers/rLM7azRU?coupon_code=TALENT25 Use Coupon Code: TALENT25 Thanks for...
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200: What Are You Waiting For?
When will you give the green light to that project or goal you just never seem to get to? Now is the time! This week I am embracing my inner Gwen Stefani as I ask the question... what are you waiting for? Register now for the online MasterClass: “The 3 Pathways to Create a Talent Agency in Your...
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199: The Evolution of a Dance Studio with Deanne Fordham
Deanne has been the proud owner of dance studio, Deanne Fordham School of Dance, for 19 years. From humble beginnings to now, things have certainly changed, grown and evolved. So what is it really like to run a studio for 2 decades? Listen to find out. We also chat about raising kids in your…
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198 : Running a Family Studio Business with Dionne Bailey and Brittany Williams
Welcome to the new and improved 'Studio Talent Collective' podcast. To kick off, we have mother and daughter Studio Owner duo, Dionne and Brittany from Triple T Dance, in NSW Australia. This episode shares what it's REALLY like, running a family studio business. Want to connect with our Host or...
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197: The BIG Announcement!
This podcast is getting a refresher! We are renaming it STUDIO TALENT COLLECTIVE. Tune for this announcement and why it’s getting a rename. PLUS I give you a recap on April. The good, the bad and the epic. Want to connect? Email me at [email protected] or follow me on socials,...
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196: Smoke and Mirrors
Studio Biz Summit is an event not to be missed! Happening on April 29th 2025 on International Dance Day in Sydney. Celebrate with us! Grab your tickets now: https://www.josephinelancuba.com/summit Have questions? Email [email protected] And follow me on socials @josephinelancuba xx...
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195: Strategies for a Neurodiverse Classroom with Miranda Daisy
Studio Biz Summit is an event not to be missed! Miranda Daisy brings her expertise in working with and supporting people with disabilities. She will be presenting LIVE as an expert guest Speaker at the SUMMIT to support you in creating an inclusive classroom within your performing arts studio....
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194: The Dance Industry Life with Tiana Vassallo
Studio Biz Summit is an event not to be missed! Tiana Vassallo the star of hit TV show DANCE LIFE will be performing a solo LIVE as well as being a Guest Panelist at the SUMMIT to support you in creating fresh choreography in the classroom. Happening on April 29th 2025 on International Dance Day…
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193: Investing in Team to Future Proof Your Studio with Robyn Parras
Studio Biz Summit is an event not to be missed! It's happening on April 29th 2025 on International Dance Day in Sydney. Celebrate with us! Grab your tickets now: https://www.josephinelancuba.com/summit Have questions? Email [email protected] And follow me on socials @josephinelancuba…
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192: Let's Talk Profit and Performance at the Summit
Studio Biz Summit is an event not to be missed! It's happening on April 29th 2025 on International Dance Day in Sydney. Celebrate with us! Grab your tickets now: https://www.josephinelancuba.com/summit Have questions? Email [email protected] And follow me on socials @josephinelancuba…
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191: Scaling up Your Studio Business with Simone Lindus
Studio Biz Summit is an event not to be missed! Simone Lindus from Tiny Tutus and Studio Emporium will be an Expert Guest Speaker at the SUMMIT and support you in growing and scaling your studio business, to achieve great success. Happening on April 29th 2025 on International Dance Day in Sydney....
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190: AI and VIDEO: Unlocking Time, Money and Freedom with Your Phone with Deb Szabo
Studio Biz Summit is an event not to be missed! Deb Szabo from Content Catalyst is an Expert Guest Speaker at the SUMMIT and is here to support you in leveraging AI and Video (with ease) in your studio business. Happening on April 29th 2025 on International Dance Day in Sydney. Celebrate with us!...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Studio Talent Collective is the go-to podcast for dance and performing arts Studio Owners who want to build thriving businesses and create in-house talent management services. Hosted by Josephine Lancuba, the creator of talent management service Studio Talent Collective, Josephine is and award-winning Performing Arts Business Coach and Talent Agent. This show is packed with expert advice, inspiring stories and practical strategies to help your studio shine both creatively and financially.Drawing from her own journey - from a challenging upbringing and a dynamic performance career to studio ownership and talent management, Josephine shares real-world insights, valuable resources and actionable tools for Studio Owners. Through a mix of solo episodes and interviews with industry leaders, you’ll discover three proven pathways to fast-track your studio’s growth and learn how to launch your own in-house Talent Agency.Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your studio to the ne
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