216 - Big Goals Bigger Impact with Katherine Horrigan of Dance Academy of Virginia
MAY 12, 202677 MIN
216 - Big Goals Bigger Impact with Katherine Horrigan of Dance Academy of Virginia
MAY 12, 202677 MIN
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<p>Join us on <a href="https://seviproperties.com/podcast/">The DMV Business Show</a> with <a href="https://seviproperties.com/agents/otto-sevilla/">Otto Sevilla</a> as we share the journey of <a href="https://www.danceacademyva.com/team/katherine-horrigan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Katherine Horrigan</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.danceacademyva.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dance Academy of Virginia</a>. Katherine shares her journey from growing up in Ohio and pursuing a rigorous career as a professional dancer, performing and touring internationally, to transitioning into leadership roles within dance organizations. She discusses overcoming significant injuries and the challenges of shifting from performer to business owner, providing insight into how her athletic background and growth-oriented mindset influenced her approach to running a business. Katherine explains how she quickly built and scaled the Dance Academy of Virginia, even through the uncertainty of the pandemic, by focusing on operational excellence, strong team building, and an emphasis on community. She details how referrals and exceptional customer experience drive her school’s growth, as well as her strategies for marketing, student retention, and building a vibrant culture. The episode also delves into her leadership style, the lessons learned from mentorship and masterminds, and her ongoing efforts to innovate within arts education. Katherine offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and shares her excitement for the future, including new operational systems and expanding her nonprofit work. This conversation is an inspiring look at resilience, leadership, and the business of building community through the arts.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by: <a href="https://seviproperties.com/">SEVI</a> - The first commercial real estate company committed to the four C’s: Commercial Real Estate, Community, Content, and Culture</p><p><a href="https://seviproperties.com/">https://seviproperties.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>LET'S CONNECT!</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fottosevilla&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVdBeU51V3R4UHB3WmNwcmFna2prcHd5TW1tUXxBQ3Jtc0trSmZlNk9UeWZWYWVMaTRSX0FWQXFibVlSTGpxLWdXOVNvQjhVX2t2Q0FFWFdGY204U19rZXNMRjh5N1NvamZ3aXFLN004ZjI5N1dJNko5SlVlZGFWZG0yYWFoc1lCYm1iNS1KOTVJc2dCQ2pzUnVGUQ%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=vsRr0XZjD34">http://www.linkedin.com/in/ottosevilla</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftheottosevilla&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRYSTF2SC1XZW5qTG1ISTAzZHJCWXY2amtsQXxBQ3Jtc0treDQ0Q2gxRTFLZzh0QzlSTFlFRXdfVzFkcWJiS0FqOENBY24xTnZqVklDX1JRMGVUdzdKQmZhWk04N2h0X0RkbW4tNXAxUjZJQWk3SkxkV0kwRlJSdUU1ZzVMREpLdkhmdzNYYmhfR1JCTEtGT183NA%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=vsRr0XZjD34">http://www.instagram.com/theottosevilla</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheOttoSevilla&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkhReVdLdEFyelRjNkcwV01ET1N4Q2xKamZBd3xBQ3Jtc0tueUZhSFdqblV0b3JkWkp6NXJwMmgtVG5aY0MwMWxES0VjVEYwZTYxWldmcUNCclJHaHYyNVFiWHNFeDNrSjFOMVFUMUY4VXNfbG1sVXVCRlItamg2RDIyeWhvdkFyeFRLRFVHaDhQYWYzQXNkaVpqVQ%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=vsRr0XZjD34">http://www.facebook.com/TheOttoSevilla</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/channel/UCp3fOa-IgbYwiQfgkB3SbaQ">https://www.youtube.com/@OttoSevilla</a></p><p>Email Me! [email protected]</p><p>Text Me! 240-706-7584</p>