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What Really Fills Classes in 2026

A no-nonsense breakdown of enrolment strategies that still convert, without burnout.

I woke up at 6am on a Sunday with a croaky voice, scrapped my planned episode… and hit record anyway.

Why?
Because there’s a lot of BS floating around our industry right now and it’s stopping Studio Owners from actually filling their classes.

In Episode #230: Fill Your Classes in 2026 (and Drop the BS), I’m calling out the biggest myths I’m seeing studios buy into:

• That automation replaces connection

• That social media alone equals sales

• That AI will “fix” enrolments

• That word of mouth is enough

Spoiler: it’s not about doing more.

🎙️ It’s about doing the right things and meeting people where they are at in 2026.

Personal follow-up, real sales systems, creative campaigns, and actually talking to people again.

I share:

• Why fully automated enrolments can quietly lose families

• How personal follow-up boosts conversions (fast)

• Why sales ≠ content

• What actually filled classes for me without burning out on socials

If you’re heading into enrolment season feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or questioning what still works… this episode is for you.

🎙️ Episode #230: Fill Your Classes in 2026 (and Drop the BS)

Now live on Studio Talent Collective ~ the podcast

👉 Listen here: https://www.studiotalentcollective.com/podcast 

Would love to know your thoughts once you’ve listened.
DM me on Instagram @studiotalentcollective 

xx Josephine Lancuba (AKA, Jo) 💜
Studio Talent Collective