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Advance Your Bellydance™ Podcast

Advance Your Bellydance™ Podcast

By Žana

The business of Bellydance with Žana
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Episode 193: 5 Steps To Creating Better Habits

Advance Your Bellydance™ PodcastJun 26, 2022

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Episode 193: 5 Steps To Creating Better Habits
Jun 26, 202203:49
[Rebroadcast] Episode 137: From Renaissance Festivals to an Online Dance Business: Interview with Sahira
Jun 20, 202230:56
Episode 192: My Reel Went Viral. Here’s 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Care (+ 3 Things I Care About More)
Jun 12, 202209:21
[Rebroadcast] Episode 162: May Q&A
May 01, 202207:15
Episode 191: How I Grew My IG Following
Apr 17, 202203:45
[Rebroadcast] Episode 153: March Q&A
Mar 27, 202204:06
Episode 190: 3 Signs It's Time To Hire A Coach
Mar 21, 202202:49
Episode 189: 7 Tips On How To Transition Back To In-Person Classes
Mar 13, 202204:00
Episode 188: A Life & Dance Update + I Want To Hear From You!
Mar 06, 202205:38
[Rebroadcast] Episode 145: January Q&A
Jan 30, 202206:60
[Rebroadcast] Episode 128: The Top 2 Marketing Mistakes (Almost All) Bellydancers Make: Interview with Tiffany
Jan 23, 202201:12:48
Episode 187: 4 Things To Include In Your Next Sales Emails
Jan 16, 202205:41
[Rebroadcast] Episode 139: The Importance of Conditioning for Bellydancers: Interview with Siobhan
Jan 09, 202230:38
[Rebroadcast] Episode 147: How This Bellydancer Uses Instagram To Promote Body Positivity: Interview with Katie Sahar
Jan 02, 202253:42
[Rebroadcast] Episode 166: The Most Common Bellydance Business Mistakes: Interview with Lisa Zahiya & Shahrzad
Dec 26, 202144:28
Episode 186: 2021 Year-End Review
Dec 19, 202112:22
Episode 185: 3 Things To Leave Behind in 2021
Dec 12, 202103:28
Episode 184: 3 Ways To Channel Your Inner Creative
Dec 05, 202104:01
Episode 183: 3 Online Business Tools You Can Gift Yourself

Episode 183: 3 Online Business Tools You Can Gift Yourself

Instead of the usual Q&A episode at the end of the month, I wanna tell you about 3 business tools you can gift yourself this holiday season. 

For a full list of tools I recommend, visit www.zana.dance/tools

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Nov 28, 202103:45
Episode 182: The Biggest Mistake You're Making on Social Media
Nov 21, 202104:04
[Rebroadcast] Episode 154: How To Take Initiative In Your Bellydance Career: Interview with Aziza
Nov 14, 202133:32
Episode 181: 3 Ways To Get More Testimonials

Episode 181: 3 Ways To Get More Testimonials

Do you hear crickets when asking for testimonials? Here are 3 ways to finally get a response.

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Nov 07, 202103:54
Episode 180: October Q&A

Episode 180: October Q&A

This month's Q&A answers how to stop your work from being stolen and what to do if someone wants a refund.

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Oct 31, 202105:33
Episode 179: 5 Sales Page Must-Haves
Oct 24, 202105:33
Episode 178: 5 Ways To Optimize Your Home Page
Oct 17, 202106:44
Episode 177: Remove This From Your Website
Oct 10, 202105:41
Episode 176: 5 Ways To Make Your Online Presence More Accessible
Oct 03, 202105:05
Episode 175: September Q&A
Sep 26, 202106:39
Episode 174: Ask Yourself This Before Signing Up For Another Course
Sep 19, 202103:57
Episode 173: MINISODE: Why I Don't Offer Subscriptions & 3 Things To Consider If You Do
Sep 12, 202107:39
Episode 172: 3 Ways To Advertise Without Social Media
Sep 05, 202106:04
Episode 171: August Q&A
Aug 29, 202108:31
Episode 170: How To Come Up With A New Idea Right Now
Aug 22, 202103:50
Episode 169: 3 Simple Mindset Shifts To Bring Back Your Motivation
Aug 15, 202105:13
Episode 168: Be Radical In Your Business

Episode 168: Be Radical In Your Business

This week I want to encourage you to be radical in your business!

The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Aug 08, 202104:09
Episode 167: How To Use Your Brand Values In Your Marketing
Aug 01, 202103:36
Episode 166: The Most Common Bellydance Business Mistakes: Interview with Lisa Zahiya & Shahrzad
Jun 27, 202148:49
Episode 165: What Will You Do Knowing You'll Fail?
Jun 20, 202106:54
Episode 164: Bringing The Love Of Culture To Your Dance Education: Interview with Shahrzad

Episode 164: Bringing The Love Of Culture To Your Dance Education: Interview with Shahrzad

In this episode I talk with Shahrzad about how she got started dancing in Egypt, what she struggles with in bellydance (she's DEFINITELY not alone in this!), the future of raqs sharqi & more!


For more about Shahrzad, check out her website: www.shahrzadstudios.com

The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Jun 13, 202122:41
Episode 163: 4 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself To Re-Evaluate Your Business
Jun 06, 202104:39
Episode 162: May Q&A

Episode 162: May Q&A

This month's Q&A answers how to achieve a certain aesthetic (hint: you don't need this to be a pro!), how to market in a smaller community, and how to stay motivated.

Register for today's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business

The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital

To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

May 30, 202108:49
Episode 161: 3 Copywriting Myths
May 23, 202103:36
Episode 160: You Can't Do It All But You Can Do This Instead

Episode 160: You Can't Do It All But You Can Do This Instead

Doing more doesn't always get you more. Find out how to stop doing it all and focus on doing this instead.

Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business

The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital

To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

May 16, 202104:33
Episode 159: Email Marketing for Bellydancers Masterclass Replay

Episode 159: Email Marketing for Bellydancers Masterclass Replay

This week I'm sharing the audio version of an edited replay for the Email Marketing Masterclass where you learned how to start your email list. If you prefer the video version, go to zana.dance, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on 'get the free email marketing training'.


Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business

The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital

To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

May 09, 202144:47
Episode 158: What You Get Wrong About SEO + 3 Ways To Improve It

Episode 158: What You Get Wrong About SEO + 3 Ways To Improve It

This week find out what you're getting wrong about SEO and 3 ways to fix it (no web designers or SEO experts required).


Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business

The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital

To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

May 02, 202107:02
Episode 157: April Q&A

Episode 157: April Q&A

To  continue celebrating Financial Literacy Month this April, this month's Q&A episode answers personal finance questions like how much you should charge for online classes, how much to set aside for your business investment, and how to get better at saving money.

Register for May's Business Work Day: Compel & Sell: Copywriting for Bellydancers at zana.dance/business

The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital

To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Apr 25, 202108:05
Episode 156: 5 Budgeting Tips (That'll Actually Work For You)
Apr 18, 202106:35
Episode 155: 5 Ways To Improve Your Financial Wellbeing
Apr 11, 202108:52
Episode 154: How To Take Initiative In Your Bellydance Career: Interview with Aziza

Episode 154: How To Take Initiative In Your Bellydance Career: Interview with Aziza

Listen to this very special interview with world-renowned bellydancer, Aziza, and hear her thoughts on what's changed since she started bellydancing, what her hopes are for the bellydance community, and her #1 piece of advice for dancers like you.

For more about Aziza, check out her website: www.aziza.tv

The Digital Marketing for Bellydancers™ Course is open for enrollment again! Learn more at zana.dance/digital

To get the free guide "Sustainable Systems for Bellydancers", visit zana.dance/sos

Submit your bellydance business questions at advanceyourbellydance.com

Come say hi on Instagram @zanadance

“Dancing Tiger” by Damscray is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Apr 04, 202135:30
Episode 153: March Q&A
Mar 28, 202105:25