32. Building Your Support System As A Studio Owner

32. Building Your Support System As A Studio Owner

From No Bras Required by Meghan Retseck & Patti Johnston

April 24, 2026 · 1h 20m · Episode 32

About this episode

Meghan and Patti discuss the loneliness of studio ownership and the importance of building a supportive network.

This episode starts exactly how you'd expect… chaos, comps, and a full breakdown of senior water wars (because apparently studio parking lots are now battlegrounds 😅). But underneath the laughs, Patti and Meghan get real about something most studio owners quietly carry… loneliness. Because here's the thing, you can be surrounded by dancers, parents, and staff all day long… and still feel like you're holding everything on your own. They dive into the reality of leadership, the emotional weight of decision-making, and the tricky (and sometimes painful) dynamics with studio parents. Especially when boundaries get tested… or completely ignored. If you've ever felt like you're the only one navigating this, you're not. 💬 In this episode, they chat about: Why studio ownership can feel surprisingly lonely The emotional weight of always being "the decision maker" Parent relationships… and when they turn messy The difference between support and expectation Why people-pleasing can backfire in your business Setting boundaries without feeling like the "bad guy" Building a support system that actually supports you This one's honest, a little spicy, and probably going to make you feel very…

People in this episode

Hosts: Meghan Retseck, Patti Johnston

Topics covered

  • studio ownership
  • support system
  • loneliness in leadership
  • parent relationships
  • boundaries
  • people-pleasing

Keywords

  • studio owner
  • leadership
  • emotional weight
  • decision making
  • support system
  • boundaries
  • people-pleasing

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