Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in dance and music education but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Angela Floyd, Owner of Angela Floyd School for Dance and Music LLC., located in Knoxville, TN, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Since 1997 over 8300 students have taken dance or music lessons at Angela Floyd Schools in Knoxville, TN. AFS offers not only dance and music lessons for ages 2 - adults, but we are home to the Rising Stars Preschool Performing Arts program for ages 3-5. This program prepares children for kindergarten and includes academics, art, music, dance, acrobatics, French as a foreign language, and performance opportunities. In addition, AFS is the home of the Arts for the Amazing Program that offers complimentary dance classes for special needs children ages kindergarten and up.
Tell us about yourself
My parents started me out in dance and music lessons at a very early age knowing it was my passion but probably not knowing it would be my life. I started my business after teaching for someone else; they sold their business but not to me. So, I went down the street and opened my own school, and two years later, I was thriving, and they were out of business. I am motivated by the students and families at our school. I want to inspire families by connecting them to the art of dance and music.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I think my biggest accomplishment as a business owner is knowing the school is successful and that my children want to continue my legacy.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Finding time for yourself.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Find a successful mentor.
- Hire smarter people than yourself.
- Delegate.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.angelafloydschools.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaFloydSchools/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelafloydschools/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/angelafloyddc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angela-floyd-schools/
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