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This was a question that one of our listeners sent in to us.

(We love it when you send in your questions!)

Anyway, Nate and I took some time to really explore this simple question in depth.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• What’s at stake? Having a time-off policy isn’t just about logistics but about preserving the quality of your studio’s student and teacher relationships.
• Practical steps to create blackout dates and set reasonable limits on teacher absences.
• How to balance the competing needs of retaining students and keeping teachers happy.
• The importance of onboarding teachers with clear expectations and how to communicate policies with empathy and purpose.
• The episode also dives into the human side of enforcing policies—how to handle exceptions and have tough conversations while maintaining the integrity of your studio’s vision. Whether you’re a small studio or scaling toward seven figures, this discussion is packed with actionable insights.

Bonus: Nate gives a peak into Brooklyn Music Factory’s employee handbook, offering inspiration for your own policy development.

Click below to listen to the episode.

Here’s what we cover in the episode:

• Setting reasonable policies for time off (ensuring happiness of both employees and studio families)
• How much time off for salaried & hourly employees?
• Meeting the time off needs of various lifestyles (3 types of teachers)
• Policies for teachers who have worked at your company for multiple years
• Advice on cross-training teachers and analyzing your teacher roster
• Communicating your time off policy to new teachers
• How to “enforce” your policies + ensure that they’re scalable
• Conclusion: What does success look like for your music school?

We’d love to hear from you… what was your big takeaway this episode? What questions do you have?

We won’t know unless you reach out and tell us!

You can do so by contacting us here.

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