The Follow-Up Formula: How to Hire Fast & Keep Them Longer with Sharon U

Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners

In this revealing episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Olivia Mode-Cater sits down with Inner Circle mentor and veteran studio owner Sharon Uyar to unpack the real reason so many hiring processes fail and what to do about it.

With 1,200 students, 45+ staff, and over two decades of experience, Sharon knows firsthand that finding great people isn’t just about posting a job ad. It’s about how you lead from day one.

Together, Olivia and Sharon react to a powerful clip from hiring expert Corey Otten and break down exactly what makes applicants say “yes” to your studio and stay for the long run. You’ll hear personal stories, practical systems, and culture-building strategies that will help you stop scrambling for staff and start building a loyal, thriving team.

Whether you’re hiring your first teacher or managing a large staff, this conversation will help you shift from a “just fill the spot” mindset to one that attracts, develops, and keeps the right people.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the biggest hiring problem might not be your applicants — it might be you

• How to make candidates want to work for you as much as you want them on your team

• Simple systems to streamline interview scheduling and follow-up

• The onboarding process that turns hesitant hires into loyal team members

• Why corporate or non-dance applicants can become some of your best hires

• How to build a “pipeline” of future staff from your current students

• The mindset shift that helps you let go of control and trust your team

• How to prepare your hiring tools before you actually need them

• The leadership traits that keep great people from leaving

• Sharon’s personal onboarding story and the lesson it taught her about culture

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