A full-circle moment at the studio recently reminded Melissa just how quickly life moves.
When a former student enrolled her daughter in dance class, it sparked a reflection on the seasons of life — from raising young children while building a business, to the challenges that come with every stage of entrepreneurship.
The truth? There is never a perfect time to start or grow a business. Life will always be busy.
Which is why systems matter.
In this episode, Melissa sits down with
Chanda Coston, business strategist, Navy veteran, and CEO of Chanda Co., to talk about how entrepreneurs — especially women entering what Chanda calls the
“third quarter of life” — can move from overwhelm to organized execution.
Chanda shares how strategic structure, clear decision paths, and documented systems can help business owners turn their vision into measurable results — without sacrificing the life they want to live.
If you've ever felt like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you.
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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business,
The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity, she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an
online dance membership.
When she’s not leading her studio team or recording The Visibility Podcast, Melissa helps business owners stop spinning and start positioning, so they become the clear, confident choice in their community.
Off the clock? She’s clinking glasses of Sauvignon Blanc with her partner, loving on her five amazing kids, hiking the trails, or digging in the dirt, because growth, in business or in life, always starts at the roots.
What is The Visibility Podcast?
The Visibility Podcast is for studio owners who are ready to build a business that works: without working themselves into the ground.
Hosted by dance studio owner, business strategist, and life coach Melissa Rose, this podcast goes beyond simply getting more students through the door. We talk marketing and visibility, of course. But we also talk pricing, profitability, leadership, team building, decision-making, boundaries, and what it really takes to grow a studio that supports the life you want to live.
Because the problem you "think" you have isn’t always the real problem.
With nearly two decades of studio ownership and strategies rooted in a proven framework, Melissa brings real-world experience, practical business strategy, and honest conversations about the very human side of entrepreneurship.
You built your studio because you love what you do. Now let’s make sure the business you built works for you, too.
More clarity. Better decisions. A stronger studio.