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    5 ‘Micro-Moments’ That Make or Break Repeat Bookings

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Aug 25, 2025 9:00:00 AM

    The Small Stuff That Shapes Loyalty When most studio owners think about client retention, they focus on the big picture: quality of instruction,...

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    From Word of Mouth to Waitlists: How to Turn Happy Clients into Your Best Marketing Team

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    From Word of Mouth to Waitlists: How to Turn Happy Clients into Your Best Marketing Team

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Aug 19, 2025 11:54:03 AM

    The Power of a Personal Recommendation Think back to the last time you tried a new restaurant, signed up for a service, or joined a class. Chances...

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    Starting Fall with a Full House: Early-Bird Strategies that Actually Convert

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    Starting Fall with a Full House: Early-Bird Strategies that Actually Convert

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Aug 11, 2025 10:38:20 AM

    The August Anxiety You know the feeling. The days are still long and warm, but your calendar for September looks like a patchy quilt—half-empty...

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    You Can Love Music and Run a Business: How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Charging Your Worth

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Jul 29, 2025 7:30:53 AM

    That Guilt You Feel? You’re Not Alone. If you’re a music teacher or studio owner who has ever hesitated to enforce your cancellation policy, raise...

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    How to Win Over Families When Budgets Are Tight: Marketing That Connects

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    How to Win Over Families When Budgets Are Tight: Marketing That Connects

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Jul 22, 2025 12:03:41 PM

    You Don't Need a Big Budget to Earn Big Trust When times feel uncertain, families start scanning for value. Not just dollar value, but emotional...

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    Make the Most of the Rush: Turning Summer Clients into Year-Round Families

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    Make the Most of the Rush: Turning Summer Clients into Year-Round Families

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Jun 30, 2025 7:42:23 AM

    When the Sun’s Out, So Are the Signups For many businesses, summer can feel like a glorious whirlwind. Your classes are full. Your phone’s buzzing....

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    Learn how to handle client cancellations with empathy and flexibility, ensuring long-term loyalty even when budgets are tight.

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    What to Say to Clients When Budgets Are Tight (And They’re Thinking of Canceling)

    Picture of The Pike13 Team The Pike13 Team: Jun 18, 2025 11:47:45 AM

    When Money Gets Tight, Emotions Run High We’ve all had that sinking moment: a loyal client reaches out, voice a little hesitant, and says something...

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