THE 6 PILLAR PLANNING METHOD

Reduce overwhelm and stop the juggling for Performing Arts, Dance and Music
Schools

WITH THE PROPER PLANNING...

YOU CAN TURN YOUR SCHOOL INTO AN EFFICIENT & THRIVING BUSINESS!

With the 6 Pillar Planning Method because STRUCTURE is at the core of freedom! 

INTRODUCING

THE 6 PILLAR PLANNING METHOD

"I need structure and plans in my life to feel more relaxed and now I have the basis of this for the next school year I’m actually looking forward to putting it all into action! It feels like a little security blanket or safety net to support me!" Su Crossland

SIMPLY 6

6 Columns that break down your months

  • Giving clarity of the multiple events

  • Allowing structured time to Market to your audience

  • Reducing overwhelm with advanced planning

A TO DO list is not a plan! You are missing out on £££, time and your sanity without a plan! 

The 6 Pillar Planning Method is a strategic planning system designed specifically for busy studio owners who need structure without overwhelm.

Instead of scattered to-do lists and last-minute scrambles, this method uses 6 organised columns to break down your months, giving you complete clarity on multiple events, structured time to market to your audience, and the advanced planning you need to protect your time, money, and sanity.

By working through the system step-by-step—from gathering your dates to breaking down the details of what you're selling and posting—you'll create a comprehensive plan that's not just aspirational, but actually achievable. You'll know exactly what needs to happen when, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks and you're always working ahead instead of constantly catching up.

The result? More profit, less stress, and the confidence that comes from having a clear plan supporting every aspect of your business.

Only 6 Physical A5 Wire Bound Tracker left!

Say Goodbye to Chaos, Hello to Clarity

No more scattered notes, lost Post-Its, or frantically searching through multiple spreadsheets when you need something urgently. This all-in-one tracker brings everything together in one place—your finances, enquiries, numbers, goals, and planning—so you can find what you need instantly and focus on what really matters: running your business.

Everything You Need to Plan, Track & Grow:

This comprehensive tracker includes reflection pages to celebrate wins and assess what's working, long-term goal breakdowns with termly milestones, retention and time management tools, staff training planning, the complete 6 Pillar Planning system with weekly pillar pages and schedules, break-even point calculators for classes, monthly focus and numbers reviews, social media planning, task lists, notes sections, merchandise and student intake tracking, plus show, exam and competition checklists.

Whether you're planning your year ahead or staying on top of daily operations, this tracker keeps you organised, reduces overwhelm, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Finally—structure that supports your success, all in one place.

A5 TRACKER

I used to be THAT teacher with notes on numerous pieces of paper, notebooks and Post-It Notes everywhere!

And, of course, when you need something urgently, you just can't find it, because you're lost in a sea of paper; or your finances are on one spreadsheet, your enquiries on another, your numbers on Word and you end up having to jump through numerous apps, programmes and paper to eventually find what you need. 

PROBLEM SOLVED: 

NOTE!!! THIS IN NOT YOUR AVERAGE TRACKER!

  • Reflection on what is working and what you achieved 

  • Long Term Goals, broken down into bite sized chunks and the option to set termly goals too.

  • Work on your retention, time management and plan your staff trainings.

  • 6 Pillar Planning Pages

  • Weekly Pillar Pages and schedule

  • Break Even Point for Classes

  • Monthly Focus and Numbers Review

  • Social Media Planner

  • Monthly To Do List

  • Notes for the year ahead

  • Track Merchandise sales, student Intake.

  • Show, Exam and competition checklist

WHATS INCLUDED?

TRAINING

Included with the tracker is a full training on how to use the 6 Pillar Planning Method. Including the Prime Marketing Guide your complete list to perfectly prepped planning! (How many p's!)

Videos on how to use the tracker, time and productivity tips.

Minimise your juggling, plan your year so there is no last minute panics. Maximise the numbers, finances and marketing with strategy not hope! 

HEY, I'M SARAH!

A best selling author, award-winning & certified performance business mentor and mum to 2 boys.

She launched The Den

to help other performance arts businesses find balance whilst growing a successful school. Since 1999, she ran her 350+, multi venue school.  Once stressed and struggling to cope, she turned it around and had the school running without her!  Sarah sold her school summer '23. The Den is a studio owners business guide, from courses to planners, memberships, masterminds, and retreats. Sarah’s speciality is studios, and she is a straight-talking mentor from someone who really has the t-shirt in many colours. 

____ Heather Shrimpton

This was my first time planning like this. I loved how everything is on one page and how by working through everything including Personal it has given me a complete outlook on what is happening when and also the best bit .... how to plan (and plan in advance!) to ensure things are successful.

____ Karen Binns

It was an eye opener and will definitely make a difference when I can implement new systems. Systems are key and play such an important role.

____ Alison Watts

Love love love my performance business planner!! Having tried lots of planners and diaries over the years last year I decided to give Sarah's planner a try and I'm so glad I did! Finally I have everything in one place after years of different lists and plans everywhere! Having a planner tailor made for dance teachers is fab. There are sections for every event and dance school activity you might need, goal setting and review sections to keep you on track and it's all in one place. Sarah's honestly thought of everything! I couldn't be without it now and can't wait to get my hands on this year's planner 😃

____Amanda Murphy

All my dates, lists, plans, figures and goals in one place! It’s the diary I could never find in the shops! This is an excellent group (The Den). I can also highly recommend Sarah's Business Planner which I simply couldn't be without. I have always struggled to find a diary or planner that meets all my needs for running a theatre school and this one does. Big enough to write everything in , but compact enough to throw in a handbag. Superb!

____Debbie Sandys Harding

I absolutely love my performance business planner!! It’s the best thing I’ve purchased (apart from The Dance Den Membership!) it’s totally tailored to dance teachers. One of the many things I love is the focus section at the beginning of every month, it really keeps me on track. and you even get 4 training sessions a year with Sarah Gittins. This is something I will purchase every year and I highly recommend you do the same, you won’t regret it!<

BUY HERE

THE 6 PILLAR PLANNING METHOD

All your life in 1 Place

  • You get the 6 Pillar Training (Worth £97)

  • The Pro Tips and Tricks videos (Worth £9.99)

TOTAL - £106.99

TRAINING ONLY

£27

Digital Download

  • 6 Pillar Training

  • Time and Planning Tricks and Tips Videos

  • Downloadable wall planner

  • Worksheets and printables

TRACKER AND TRAINING UK

£47

Postage Included

  • A5 Wire bound undated Tracker 

  • 6 Pillar Training

  • Time and Planning Tricks and Tips Videos

  • Downloadable wall planner

  • Worksheets and printables

  • Inc Postage to UK

We are sorry but we are unable to send these planners outside of the UK. If you live outside of the UK please DO NOT ORDER 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

When will the tracker arrive?

There is stock waiting to be sent straight away

How do we access the training?

You get immediate access to the training

What if I have questions about the training?

The training is really comprehensive, den members can ask questions in our Facebook Group. Not a member? Join The Den Community where they get regular training on this and much much more.

Is the tracker dated?

No this is an undated tracker, so you can start to use it at any time!

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