Episode Details

Whether you love technology or not, there's no doubt that there's tools out there that can help you manage your studio and your team, saving you time and effort. In this episode, I talk all things tech with Joe Naftal.

About Joe

A serial entrepreneur, Joe Naftal is a second-generation dance studio owner, brand and marketing expert, technology guru, and educator. By his mid-20s, Joe had founded seven arts companies that operate across North America, Europe, and Australia, including Check In Pointe, Studio Systems Club, Standby in the Wings, and Penny Prima. He is a published author, host of the Dance Studio Savvy podcast, a production designer for theatre and dance, a member of the board of directors for two large arts organizations, and an adjunct professor of theatre design. A product of arts education and a staunch advocate of business in the arts, he is committed to helping studio owners realize their dreams and grow their businesses into the future.

Tools Mentioned In this Episode

Trial Classes

• Google Forms, JotForm, Form Stack, Wufoo

CRM

• Enrollio, High Level, Keap, Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipe Drive, Zoho

Email

• Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Jack Rabbit, Dance Studio Pro, Studio Director

Recital Management

• Check your existing studio management software, Check In Pointe, Prosody

Staff Communication & Productivity

• Google Suite, Asana, Monday, Trello, Slack, Google Chat, Connect Team, ClickUp

Calendars

• Google Calendar, Calendly, Bookeo, Add Event

Social Media

• Meta Business Suite, Zoho, Tweetdeck, Buffer, Planoly, Capcut, Canva

Random Fun

• Follow Up Then, Add Event, Salesmessage, Zapier

Special thanks to Dustin Ciano, Podcast Editor (https://www.dustinciano.com)