Welcome to another episode of Minding My Creative Business, the go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs looking to level up with real strategies, structure, and self-development! In today’s episode, hosts ShySpeaks and Ron "iRonic" Lee Jr. sit down with the multi-talented Ms. Zabretta—choreographer extraordinaire, studio owner, non-profit director, talent developer, actor, and model.Get ready to dive deep as Ms. Zabretta shares her journey of building multiple successful ventures in the entertainment industry, from running her family’s non-profit and founding Schooling Talents, to taking on creative projects with major names like Fred Hammond and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. She opens up about her game-changing approach to time management, the importance of building a reliable team, and how focusing on service and good business—not just talent—has kept her booked and expanding.Whether you’re a dancer wanting to go from freelancer to business owner, or any creative dreaming of scaling their passion, this episode is full of actionable insights. Ms. Zabretta breaks down her strategies for launching a creative co-working space, pricing your services, providing value through community, and building a business model that markets itself. Plus, the episode wraps up with empowering advice for creatives determined to carve out their own unique paths.If you’re looking for inspiration and real-world business wisdom you can apply today, you won’t want to miss this conversation!Timestamped overview00:00 "Balancing Life with Meditation"03:53 Collaborative Non-Profit Choreography Business08:45 "Growth Through Learning and Listening"12:01 Choreographing Shy's Musical Journey13:49 Choreography's Proud Achievements17:22 Fame Entertainment: Collaborative Ventures20:12 "Passion for Community Arts Space"24:18 "Subleasing Strategy and Budgeting"26:43 Building Clientele and Financial Literacy31:38 Creative Funding Solutions32:51 Choreographer Branding Strategy38:26 Setting Up Artist Training Model39:32 Creative Collaboration and Respect43:21 Mutual Conduct in Collaboration45:40 Multi-Use Space Management Plan49:57 Lamborghini: Value Beyond Cost54:46 "Thanks for Watching: Like & Subscribe"55:48 Join the Creators Corner CommunityKey topics and bullets1. Introduction and Guest WelcomePodcast mission: Strategies, structure, and self-development for creative entrepreneursIntroduction of Ms. Zabretta: Her roles and accomplishmentsMs. Zabretta’s self-introduction as a “humble servant serving the entertaining community”2. Ms. Zabretta’s Professional BackgroundOverview of multiple roles: choreography, studio owner, nonprofit director, talent development, actor, and modelFamily involvement in nonprofitThe different business entities Ms. Zabretta is connected to3. Time Management and Balancing Multiple RolesMeditation, guidance, and planning aheadImportance of scheduling and project planningDelegation and team supportKnowing when to step back and let the team handle things4. Scaling Creative Work and Duplicating SuccessBuilding a team by understanding team members’ goalsLeveraging collective strengths for mutual progressStrategic delegation according to specific interests and talentsApplying the model to other creative enterprises (e.g., catering, baking)5. Approach to Leadership and Team DevelopmentSelflessness and supporting others' growthNetworking and humility as keys to longevityLearning through being a...

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