Synopsis
A weekly podcast all about the business of bellydance! Go from intermediate hobbyist to advanced professional with these free weekly bellydance business tips. Hosted by ana
Episodes
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Episode 142: Setting Business Goals Part 2: How To Start Your Email Marketing
10/01/2021 Duration: 05minIn Part 2 of 4 I want you to finally get that email list going! If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave a quick review. It'll help other awesome dancers such as yourself discover it and help their bellydance business. To submit your questions for the new Q&A episodes, go to: advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 141: Setting Business Goals Part 1: How To Create Your Content Strategy
03/01/2021 Duration: 05minIn Part 1 of 4, you'll learn how to plan your entire year's content strategy in one afternoon using just an Excel spreadsheet. If you love this podcast, please give it a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave a quick review. It'll help other awesome dancers such as yourself discover it and help their bellydance business. To submit your questions for the new Q&A episodes, go to: advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 140: Year-End Review
27/12/2020 Duration: 08minFor this week's episode, I thought it'd be fun to share a year-end review with y'all: what I didn't get to in 2020, what went right, & what I'm planning for next year. www.advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 139: The Importance of Conditioning for Bellydancers: Interview with Siobhan
20/12/2020 Duration: 30minThis week I'm talking to Siobhan about the importance of strength training for bellydancers and the easiest way to get started today (no gym required!). For more information on Siobhan's 6 week challenge, visit: greenstonebellydance.com/6-week-challenge And for information on personalized training programs, visit: greenstonebellydance.com/personalised-strength-and-conditioning-programs-for-dancers/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 138: 5 Website Updates You Can Do In 1 Afternoon
13/12/2020 Duration: 08minThis week I wanna talk about 5 website changes you can do right now that'll improve your website. It's all about keeping it clean, clear & concise and all of these suggestions you can do in one afternoon. So no excuses! Join the free masterclass, Email Marketing for Bellydancers: zana.dance/masterclass --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 137: From Renaissance Festivals to an Online Dance Business: Interview with Sahira
06/12/2020 Duration: 33minThis week I'm chatting with Sahira from TX where we talk how she collaborated with Silvia Salamanca, taught in Egypt and how she manages her time working on her online business (perfectionists, listen up!) Find out more about Sahira, her online courses and use your special discount ONLINE20 at SahiraBellyDances.com/OnlineClassroom Join the free masterclass, Email Marketing for Bellydancers at www.zana.dance/masterclass --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 136: 2 Simple Ways To Be Memorable In Your Bellydance Business
29/11/2020 Duration: 05minHere are 2 things you need to do for your business and even personal self development that most other bellydancers aren't doing (or aren't doing enough of). Join the Delicate Details Workshop December 5th at www.zana.dance/shop/delicatedetails --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 135: Why You Should Care About Trademarking: Interview with Joey C. Vitale
22/11/2020 Duration: 29minThis interview was super informative and also an AYBD first. If you've ever wondered about the legal tidbits that you need to run your bellydance business, this episode is for you! Learn more about Joey & access the resources mentioned at joeycvitale.com/rad Register for the Delicate Details workshop at zana.dance/classes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 134: What Most People Won't Tell You (& Why You Need To Hear It)
15/11/2020 Duration: 04minOne thing most people won't tell you, why you need to hear it, and why it's actually a good thing. Register for the Delicate Details workshop at zana.dance/classes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 133: Following Your Bellydance Aspirations: Interview with Valerick
08/11/2020 Duration: 38minFind out how this talented dancer went from soloist to event producer & studio co-owner with the focus on creativity, art, collaboration & a whole lot of grit & perseverance. To find out more about Valerick, visit creativehips.com To register for Delicate Details workshop visit zana.dance/classes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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A Quick Pause & Update Why
01/11/2020 Duration: 01minThis is just to announce the AYBD Podcast is paused for this week but I'll be back next week for more shenanigans and business of bellydance talk. Take care of yourselves! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 132: Stop Doing This When You Practice
25/10/2020 Duration: 06minIs there such a thing as intuitive bellydance practice? Get your gift at zana.dance/gift Get your Bellydance Bundle at zana.dance/bundle (Hurry, sale ends October 28th!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 131: How You Should Actually Write Your Bio
18/10/2020 Duration: 05minIf there's one skill you need that doesn't involve dancing, it's this one. Find out how you should actually be writing your bio AND bonus: it won't make you cringe! For more free bellydance tips, visit zana.dance/subscribe For more info on this year's Bundle, visit zana.dance/bundle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 130: How This New Studio Thrives On Collaboration & Community: Interview with Kelly
11/10/2020 Duration: 55minWhen you start your business with servitude, it'll pay you back in ways so much more than money. This week's interview is a wonderful example of how when you focus on giving to the community, the community shows up & gives back. I'm so excited to have Kelly on the show this week, a dancer who's not only full of grace but also full of kindness and heart. Get the Bellydance Bundle's Free Guide: How To Get The Most Out Of Online Classes at www.zana.dance/bundle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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[Rebroadcast] Episode 52: How To Get The Most From An Online Bellydance Class
04/10/2020 Duration: 05minThis is a rebroadcast of Episode 52: 5 Tips On How To Get Most Out Of Online Bellydance Classes To find out more about all the online bellydance classes you can take as part of The Bellydance Bundle, visit www.zana.dance/bundle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 129: MINISODE: This Is The Kick In The Butt You Need Right Now
27/09/2020 Duration: 03minI love a good 'behind the scenes' look at how other creatives do their work. I try and consume as much information as possible to see how other artists run their businesses and create and I try to find what works for others to see how bellydancers can use it, too. And this week's minisode comes from hearing this on another podcast. It kicked my butt back into gear and I think it'll do the same for you. To get the Bellydance Bundle's FREE "How To Get The Most Out Of Online Classes" Guide, AND to enter to win free zills, visit zana.dance/bundle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 128: The Top 2 Marketing Mistakes (Almost All) Bellydancers Make: Interview with Tiffany
20/09/2020 Duration: 01h13minI love featuring inspiring bellydancers that kick ass on this show and I'm super excited to have such an awesome dancer and marketer on this week's episode. Tiffany and I hit it off immediately when talking about the Bellydance Bundle and in my head we've already teamed up for 3 spin-off podcasts
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Episode 127: 5 Free Ways To Market Yourself
13/09/2020 Duration: 04minA lot of dancers don't know where to begin when it comes to marketing. They'll pour tons of money into advertising without knowing how to create an ad or even worse, post their offer once on their social media profile and hope that's enough and never mention it again. I want to help change that and so this week I have 5 ways you can promote your work, for free! Want more bellydance tips? To sign up for weekly emails, head to www.advanceyourbellydance.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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Episode 126: 3 Places To Find Inspiration
06/09/2020 Duration: 05minOne of the hardest parts about putting out work on a consistent basis is finding inspiration. If consistency is the key to strengthening your practice or on a business level, the key to engaging with your audience or your followers, then finding inspiration to be consistent is one of the toughest challenges. So if you're struggling to find inspiration for your next workshop, blog post, choreography, or whatever, listen for 3 quick tips. Get your spot in the Vintage Era Vibes Workshop happening on Saturday, September 12th: www.zana.dance/workshops --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support
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[Rebroadcast] Episode 1: Are Competitions Right For You?
30/08/2020 Duration: 21minWelcome to the first episode & first rebroadcasted episode of the Advance Your Bellydance Podcast! This episode is all about bellydance competitions and if they're right for you: 3 reasons why you might want to compete, and 3 valid reasons not to. Join me for the Vintage Era Vibes Workshop on Saturday, September 12th! More information and registration: www.zana.dance/workshops --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aybd/support