Two Businesses, One Career: How She Balanced Teaching and Design | 106

How Fitness Professionals Can Diversify Their Income and Stay Relevant in the AI Era | 110

In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Passamonte - personal trainer, educator, and AI app developer - for a conversation about what it really means to grow and diversify as a fitness professional. We talk about building multiple income streams beyond teaching classes, adapting to technology and AI in the fitness industry, and why relying on one revenue stream can leave instructors burned out and stuck. Lindsey shares her journey from personal training into education and tech, along with insights on staying relevant, curious, and sustainable in a rapidly changing industry. If you’re a dance or fitness instructor wondering how to grow beyond trading time for money, this episode will expand the way you think about your business and what’s possible for your future. Lindsey’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583434777644 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583434777644] Lindsey’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/lindseypassamonte/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindseypassamonte/] Lindsey’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypassamonte/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypassamonte/] Lindsey’s AI app for Fitpros: https://app.aifitpro.io/score [https://app.aifitpro.io/score] 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t), https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online (https://sharqui.com/online [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lDaUF0d29uS3RDamNIRmNMNnplWDhLUWM4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlZmZWc2MjFpbTUyeFlfbmNXQXlBa3lwd0ZfRU1DNzhiSXJLVzRZSFJHWGNiSUI3Zk5Wb1pvSU0yZEdOemQ4UnhTUkJSNm9kaVlxeHJ5S0ZLWWU3QlpQejlFZTU0RDNNQXZFMlRabDNHYzJQSzNuVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fonline&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach (http://sharqui.com/teach [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhYbFRVX19lSjVnSjQ1UmJtNGIzT0hIdU5VQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZUxmZXlWRy1tTTNZWVZmRkhPYlFhRE82N3dKZDQ1YjdJaVV5aXVYdUVVQ0RuSXd0NGNCM3B5Sl84ckFfWm1mcElrSThKS3ZoUXVwLXg2V2d6a2tKbjBUU3l3bFM3RjE3bUxXR0pXRFVWT2w5cVVoOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fteach&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Why Your Dance or Fitness Class Doesn't Flow (And How to Fix It) | 109

If your classes feel choppy, stop-and-go, or like the energy never fully builds… this is for you. In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems many dance and fitness instructors face: classes that don’t flow - even when the music and choreography are good. We talk about: * why choreography is not the same as structure * how random sequencing creates hesitation and confusion * why students can’t relax when they don’t know what’s coming next * and how building movement in clear, repeatable blocks changes everything Because when your students stop overthinking…they start moving with confidence. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly stopping, restarting, and explaining during class, this episode will help you understand why - and how to create smoother, more connected classes that actually flow. Structure isn’t boring.It’s what creates freedom. 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t), https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online (https://sharqui.com/online [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lDaUF0d29uS3RDamNIRmNMNnplWDhLUWM4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlZmZWc2MjFpbTUyeFlfbmNXQXlBa3lwd0ZfRU1DNzhiSXJLVzRZSFJHWGNiSUI3Zk5Wb1pvSU0yZEdOemQ4UnhTUkJSNm9kaVlxeHJ5S0ZLWWU3QlpQejlFZTU0RDNNQXZFMlRabDNHYzJQSzNuVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fonline&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach (http://sharqui.com/teach [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhYbFRVX19lSjVnSjQ1UmJtNGIzT0hIdU5VQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZUxmZXlWRy1tTTNZWVZmRkhPYlFhRE82N3dKZDQ1YjdJaVV5aXVYdUVVQ0RuSXd0NGNCM3B5Sl84ckFfWm1mcElrSThKS3ZoUXVwLXg2V2d6a2tKbjBUU3l3bFM3RjE3bUxXR0pXRFVWT2w5cVVoOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fteach&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

How to Open a Yoga & Dance Studio - From Idea to Reality | 108

Thinking about opening your own studio? In this episode, I sit down with Najmah - a dancer and yoga instructor who turned that vision into reality by opening her own yoga and dance studio. We break down what it actually took to make it happen: * how she knew it was the right time to start * the first steps she took to bring the idea to life * the challenges she didn’t expect This isn’t the highlight reel.It’s the real process of going from idea to opening your doors. If you’re a dance instructor, yoga teacher, or fitness professional wondering what it takes to start your own studio, this episode gives you a clear, honest look at what’s involved. 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t): https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online [https://sharqui.com/online] 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach [http://xn--%20need%20a%20boost%20of%20joy,%20sweat,%20and%20sisterhood-zp293d/?%20Dance%20with%20us%20in%20the%20SharQui%20Virtual%20Studio!%20Get%20started%20at%20sharqui.com/online!] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Why Your Students Are Always a Step Behind in Dance & Fitness Classes (And It's Not Them) |107

If your students always seem just a little behind in class… it may not be them. In this episode, I break down why so many dance and fitness instructors struggle with students keeping up — and what’s actually causing it. We talk about: * the real reason students fall behind (hint: it’s not coordination) * why teaching to the music instead of the beat creates confusion * how inconsistency in your class structure leads to hesitation * and what shifts when your students can actually connect to the rhythm If you’ve ever felt like you’re cueing, explaining, and demonstrating… and your class still isn’t with you, this episode will help you understand why — and what to change. This is the first piece of a bigger system that creates flow, confidence, and retention in your classes. 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that most instructors don’t), https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online (https://sharqui.com/online [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lDaUF0d29uS3RDamNIRmNMNnplWDhLUWM4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlZmZWc2MjFpbTUyeFlfbmNXQXlBa3lwd0ZfRU1DNzhiSXJLVzRZSFJHWGNiSUI3Zk5Wb1pvSU0yZEdOemQ4UnhTUkJSNm9kaVlxeHJ5S0ZLWWU3QlpQejlFZTU0RDNNQXZFMlRabDNHYzJQSzNuVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fonline&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach (http://sharqui.com/teach [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhYbFRVX19lSjVnSjQ1UmJtNGIzT0hIdU5VQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZUxmZXlWRy1tTTNZWVZmRkhPYlFhRE82N3dKZDQ1YjdJaVV5aXVYdUVVQ0RuSXd0NGNCM3B5Sl84ckFfWm1mcElrSThKS3ZoUXVwLXg2V2d6a2tKbjBUU3l3bFM3RjE3bUxXR0pXRFVWT2w5cVVoOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fteach&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Two Businesses, One Career: How She Balanced Teaching and Design | 106

What does it actually look like to build more than one business in the dance and fitness world? In this episode, I sit down with Debbie Despina — a dance costume and apparel designer and a instructor — to talk about what it really takes to diversify your talents and manage multiple income streams. We get into: * how she knew when to start her apparel business * how teaching and designing supported (and sometimes competed with) each other * what it takes to run two businesses at once * and why she ultimately chose to slow down one side of her work This isn’t about doing more for the sake of it.It’s about making smart decisions with your time, energy, and long-term goals. If you’re a dance or fitness instructor thinking about starting something new — or trying to balance multiple passions — this conversation gives you a real look at what that actually involves. Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DWebb [https://www.etsy.com/shop/DWebb] Website: https://bio.site/dwebbdesigns [https://bio.site/dwebbdesigns] Classes: https://www.despinadance.com/ [https://www.despinadance.com/] 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t), https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online (https://sharqui.com/online [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lDaUF0d29uS3RDamNIRmNMNnplWDhLUWM4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlZmZWc2MjFpbTUyeFlfbmNXQXlBa3lwd0ZfRU1DNzhiSXJLVzRZSFJHWGNiSUI3Zk5Wb1pvSU0yZEdOemQ4UnhTUkJSNm9kaVlxeHJ5S0ZLWWU3QlpQejlFZTU0RDNNQXZFMlRabDNHYzJQSzNuVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fonline&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach (http://sharqui.com/teach [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhYbFRVX19lSjVnSjQ1UmJtNGIzT0hIdU5VQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZUxmZXlWRy1tTTNZWVZmRkhPYlFhRE82N3dKZDQ1YjdJaVV5aXVYdUVVQ0RuSXd0NGNCM3B5Sl84ckFfWm1mcElrSThKS3ZoUXVwLXg2V2d6a2tKbjBUU3l3bFM3RjE3bUxXR0pXRFVWT2w5cVVoOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fteach&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]