Welcome back to TCRG to CEO Radio! It's been awhile, but we're back for (hopefully) a better 2021. In this episode, host Courtney Jay TCRG takes us through a recap of the challenges and wins from 2020 as well as what's to come in 2021.  Follow on Instagram: @courtneyjay_tcrg Join the Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/tcrgtoceo Get in touch - courtneyjaytcrg AT gmail DOT com www.courtneyjaytcrg.com 

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Episode 42: We're Back! 2020 Rewind & Hopes for 2021

It has been too long! I hope you're all healthy and well. Today's episode is a mix of my own confessional about this time as well as how COVID-19 has impacted studios and will continue to do so. Share your thoughts in our Facebook community and get the reopening resources! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO 

Episode 41: The Lingering Impact of Coronavirus

It's like a round table, but different! Favorite guests of the podcast and I answer 20 questions all things Irish dance. Stay healthy and safe! Connect with Annabelle and Diana on Instagram: @annabellebugaydance @mrs.dersch -------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 40: 2020 20 Questions w/ Annabelle Bugay and Diana Dersch

Thank you all to joined us on our webinar on Thursday March 19, 2020! Here's the audio replay of the webinar so you can dive into the technology and logistics of teaching online. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Allison or I! Connect with Allison on Instagram: @allison.duvall @allison.duvall.dance Allison's Quick Start Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19gEWn_VCeitZl1Qf_VFhwVGUfUf_pgNyLIgll0h1PP8/edit?fbclid=IwAR1Bjkbc9huTRXeCUT6gUdhdM7Qbb4m1I_8ISP7ci7YKPczsa4Qr6VqVtwk Irish Dance Teachers Group by Michael Dillon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/816930765458030/ --------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others. TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 39: Teaching Online Webinar with Allison Duvall

Worried about the future of your studio during these troubled and unprecedented times? We're here to help! Take your studio into the virtual world with Zoom! Learn about how to effectively host your classes online in our interview with Allison. Connect with Allison on Instagram:  @allison.duvall @allison.duvall.dance Allison's Quick Start Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19gEWn_VCeitZl1Qf_VFhwVGUfUf_pgNyLIgll0h1PP8/edit?fbclid=IwAR1Bjkbc9huTRXeCUT6gUdhdM7Qbb4m1I_8ISP7ci7YKPczsa4Qr6VqVtwk Irish Dance Teachers Group by Michael Dillon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/816930765458030/ --------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 38: Surviving the Coronavirus Era with Allison Duvall

Hey, we're back! So many thanks to Diana Dersch for proposing and guest hosting this episode all about teacher/dancer communication. Dancers share what they wish their teacher knew and vice versa. I know I had a lot to think about after listening and I'm sure you will too! I'd love to hear what your biggest takeaway was in our Facebook group for listeners linked below. Diana's Instagram: @mrs.dersch  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 37: "Dear Teacher..." - A Takeover by Diana Dersch

What is a workshop? What are the benefits to having a workshop instructor? How do I become a workshop instructor? All of this answered (and more!) on this week's episode of TCRG to CEO Radio! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 36: All About Workshops & Reflections from a Workshop Weekend

It's 2019 and for better or for worse, the world is changing. CLRG has a handbook of child protection guidelines, but what happens when life doesn't work like the handbook? Or when your situation isn't addressed in the handbook? Or, you're just a male TCRG/studio owner in 2019? Ryan McCombe TCRG and Christian Cairone TCRG are back to discuss their experiences, challenges, and concerns they've faced since becoming TCRGs and while we may not have a lot of solutions, we do have many, MANY concerns. Want to join the discussion? Talk to us in the listeners-only Facebook group linked below. We want your feedback, ideas, and solutions if you have them.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 35: Times are Changing... What the Handbook Doesn't Tell You (Boys Episode P2)

We are so excited to bring our first boys roundtable to the podcast! Today I'm joined by two of my fellow TCRGs and friends, Ryan and Christian, to discuss how to get more boys dancing, staying in dancing, and how to support their dance journey as they progress. We'll bring you Part 2 next week where we discuss being a male teacher in 2019. You can find both Ryan and Christian in our Facebook group as well as on Instagram: Ryan - @drumsrshibby Christian - @cairone1220 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 34: Boys Roundtable with Ryan McCombe TCRG & Christian Cairone TCRG Part 1

Did you listen to last week's episode? If so, I wanted to add in more about marketing changes I made over the years and in the meantime I'll be addressing some of your burning questions on marketing! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 33: Studio Growth Story Addendum

This solo episode was requested by an Instagram follower and it was fun to reflect back on my first five years as a studio owner. I have just started Year 6 and I can't wait to see what the next five years bring! I hope I've included details that are helpful to current and future studio owners, but as always you can jump into our listeners-only Facebook group to ask questions. (and I hope I haven't talked too fast or rambled...) ----------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 32: Studio Growth Story (Years 1-5)

Today we're talking to Lauren Carroll-Bolger TCRG about what it's like to balance owning an Irish dance school with a full time job. Lauren takes us through a day in the life, her top tips, and shares some of her teaching methods with our listeners.  Find her on Instagram: @laurcarrollbolger ---------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 31: Balancing Studio Ownership and a Full Time Job with Lauren Carroll-Bolger TCRG

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee're back! After an abrupt end to Season 2, we're back into the swing of things and ready for Season 3!  This little bridge between seasons offers a welcome to new listeners, a welcome back to loyal listeners, some updates on what's been happening this summer, a sneaky book review, AND a preview at what you can look forward to in Season 3. Mind Gym: www.courtneyjaytcrg.com/books -------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 30: Updates, Book Review, and What's Ahead in Season 3

Back to the podcast and better together, Diana and Annabelle are back to discuss some submitted topics from you, the listeners! We discuss the competitive field and the unique struggles of the middle-of-the-pack dancer, whether or not every dancer has the potential to be a top dancer, and the evolution of competitive dance (and so much more!). To discuss the episode, make sure to join the group! ---------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 29: Round Table with Diana Dersch and Annabelle Bugay

Headed to Vancouver or following along at home? Here's what you need to know about this year's North American Irish Dance Championships in Vancouver, BC! Official NAIDC site:  https://www.naidc.wcidta.ca/  Official Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/naidc2019/  IDM Tour:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJaF_u3dlA  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtney Jay TCRG here, host of TCRG to CEO Radio, the podcast for Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and aspiring teachers/studio owners who want to learn teaching and business skills to succeed in their careers, impact more students, and raise the glass ceiling of their success! I am the owner and director of Scoil Rince Luimni based in Connecticut, USA and am passionate about teaching, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others.  TCRG to CEO Radio hopes to bring Irish dance professionals together, provide actionable tips and strategies you can easily implement, and share our stories & struggles to better our understanding of the realities of teaching and business ownership. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! FIND US ONLINE: WWW.COURTNEYJAYTCRG.COM/PODCAST.HTML FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @COURTNEYJAY_TCRG FACEBOOK GROUP: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/TCRGTOCEO

Episode 28: NAIDC 2019 Preview

Irish dance teachers, studio owners, and soon-to-be TCs gather 'round and listen to the podcast for you! Each week, Courtney Jay TCRG, talks through challenges, struggles, and wins that we have along our teaching and business ownership journeys. Guests will include other teachers, owners, and aspiring teachers who wish to be coached through their challenges on the show!

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