Episode #124: Linda Freeman
Linda Freeman of Create Your Life Workshops: How Joy and Clarity Built a Business That Changes Lives Linda Freeman is a serial entrepreneur, life coach, yoga teacher, and co-founder of Got2Lindy Dance Studios. In Episode 124 of Clicks & Bricks, she shares her inspiring journey from corporate executive to passionate business owner, creating transformative experiences for her clients through dance, yoga, and personal development workshops. Linda’s story shows how following your joy and building meaningful relationships can lead to lasting success. Key Takeaways: Clarity Drives Success: Linda’s Create Your Life Workshop helps entrepreneurs and individuals clarify what brings them joy—and how to build a business and life around it. Passion Becomes Business: What started as a hobby—swing dancing with her husband—grew into Got2Lindy Dance Studios, a thriving, community-centered business. Relationships Create Loyalty: By focusing on customer relationships and community, Linda built a loyal client base who keep coming back for the joy and connection, not just the service. Tech + Touch: Linda expanded her reach during the pandemic by adding online workshops and yoga classes, blending in-person connection with digital scalability. Look Back to Move Forward: Her workshops teach entrepreneurs to reflect on past experiences to shape a clearer, purpose-driven future. Ready to create a life and business you love? Watch the full episode with Linda Freeman and learn how joy, clarity, and connection can transform your entrepreneurial journey.Watch it now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ITc54hG_R4&list=PL-aGDTmvrRSNUYOSG_x0JG7BNLmjoLWZs&index=58 Memorable Quote: When I focus on transforming my own life with joy, I can bring joy and transformation to others. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Linda Bliss Body Yoga Facebook X-twitter Globe Create Your Life Workshops Facebook Globe Got2Lindy Dance Studios Facebook X-twitter Globe
Episode #90: East Bay Dance Center – Bonnie Sita
Bonnie Sita of East Bay Dance Center: Transforming Dance Education Through Innovation Bonnie Sita, founder and Executive Director of East Bay Dance Center, has spent over 30 years empowering kids through dance. With a unique mission to teach life skills through choreography. Bonnie’s studio focuses on building confidence, creativity, and community. Her bold pivot to include a groundbreaking after-school program didn’t just save her business but instead, revolutionized how dance studios can serve families. From burnout to breakthrough, Bonnie’s story is a masterclass in resilience and thinking outside the box. When faced with dwindling cash flow and the threat of closure, she turned an idea she’d held for nine years into a new business model. By picking kids up from school for dance, art, and enrichment. The result? A thriving studio, a loyal parent base, and over $500K in added revenue. https://youtu.be/44LkjT3HEck This Episode’s Highlights Dance is just the beginning: Bonnie’s mission is to build confident, capable kids through movement and creativity. Pioneered an after-school pickup program: She turned one parent’s wish into a new revenue stream that has revolutionized her studio model. Launched Studio Mastery Academy: Bonnie now helps other dance studio owners replicate her success nationwide. Mindset shift: She stopped asking “Can I?” and started asking “How can I?” A change that unlocked her next level. Built through adversity: Even after a pandemic, personal loss, and a fire, she kept building by focusing on service over survival. Bonnie’s journey proves that innovation and heart can turn passion into profit. Don’t miss her inspiring story and practical strategies for service-driven business growth. Watch the full episode now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44LkjT3HEck&list=PL-aGDTmvrRSNUYOSG_x0JG7BNLmjoLWZs&index=27 Memorable Quote: Know what you have, know how valuable it is, and know that if you don’t offer it to the right client, it’s not going to happen. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Bonnie Facebook Linkedin Globe
Episode #68: 410 Line Dancers – Isha Hutchinson
Isha Hutchinson of 410 Line Dancers: Building a Community Through Dance Isha Hutchinson is the passionate founder of 410 Line Dancers, a Texas-based line dance company that goes far beyond choreography. By day, he’s a seasoned IT project manager, but his real impact shines after hours. He has created a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free space where people from all walks of life can let loose and just dance. His journey from stressed-out corporate life to community dance leader is both inspiring and deeply human. With a powerful motto—“No clicks. No drama. Just great dancing.”—Isha’s built more than a dance class. He’s created a sanctuary of joy and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, 410 Line Dancers is all about belonging, stress relief, and building people up. https://youtu.be/RqYeIAettZQ This Episode’s Highlights Inclusivity is the mission: Isha built 410 Line Dancers to eliminate cliques and drama, ensuring everyone feels welcome. From IT to the dance floor: His escape from corporate stress turned into a full-blown business with a growing national following. Smart planning pays off: A detailed business plan with a break-even analysis helped him gain family buy-in and reduce risk. Tech-forward entrepreneur: Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut, and vidIQ give 410 Line Dancers a visual edge in marketing and content creation. Real-world impact: During COVID, they offered free classes and deferred payments—building loyalty and community when it mattered most. Don’t miss this heart-led, strategy-savvy conversation on how dance, discipline, and diversity can transform lives and businesses alike. Watch the full episode now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqYeIAettZQ Memorable Quote: When people see that you’re serious about being inclusive—and you even put it in your slogan—it sets the tone for everything. Want to be a Guest on our Show? Apply Now Connect with Isha Linkedin Globe