We recently connected with Nicolette Peloquin Alicia Harrington and have shared our conversation below.
Nicolette Peloquin, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard.
When you hear about professional dancer auditions you instantly think about dance, and that is what most prep companies focus on. However if you attend an audition or have been apart of an organization, you quickly realize that the dance component is just a small part of the audition/job. As a professional dancer, you’re a brand ambassador, role model and leader in the community. What Nicolette and I quickly started to see within the pro cheer and dance prep world is the lack of working on skills that help with personal branding and developments, ie; resume building, interview prep, media training. In the 2022-2023 audition season, 50 of our clients became professional/semi professional cheerleaders for NFL, NBA, NHL and other leagues as well. Of note, 100+ were finalists. This happened because our clients were well rounded candidates that demonstrated to these high level organizations that they have what it takes to represent their team through their paperwork and interview, rather than just their performance on the dance floor. Further, many of our clients have taken what we’ve taught them and incorporated it into everyday life. One client used what she learned for her pro auditions and later used it to land her dream nursing job. Another client re-purposed her training to get into her top college. What we teach our clients does not just work for the pro dance/cheer space – they are skills that truly last a lifetime!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
We met when we were cheering on the sidelines for the New England Patriots from 2018-2020! While being part of that organization we had the privilege to attend Super Bowl LIII, volunteered at numerous community events, traveled to different countries and took part in multiple media opportunities throughout New England. Prior to our time with the Patriots, Alicia graduated from Simmons College with her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and Nicolette earned her M.Ed. in School Counseling and represented the state of Rhode Island at Miss America.
The Prep Talk is a personal development and branding company that helps bring the best you to life on paper and in interviews for your next pro cheer or dance audition. With our experience as Patriots Cheerleaders and Miss Rhode Island, we know what it takes to showcase your best self. More importantly, we will show you HOW you can do that! We offer both 1-on-1 virtual coaching as well as a variety of ecourses you can complete at your own pace. From resume creation to makeup tips, we’ve outlined every step of the way. We recommend to anyone who is interested in working with you to book a free consultation!
In the past 2 years, we have had 50 (and now climbing!) clients go pro for teams in multiple leagues after going through the TPT prep process!
Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?
In our experience, the most effective strategy for growing our clientele has been rooted in genuine care and meaningful relationship building. We start knowing our clients through a free consult call where we prioritize understanding our clients’ needs, goals, and challenges that come with the audition process, and we strive to go above and beyond to meet and exceed their expectations.
We’ve found that building a sense of community among our clients has been incredibly valuable. By organizing events and providing educational resource we create connections and relationships that extend beyond our business!
If you have multiple revenue streams in your business, would you mind opening up about what those streams are and how they fit together?
At The Prep Talk we believe in offering diverse experiences tailored to our clients’ unique needs. We understand that everyone’s journey is different, which is why we’ve curated a range of options designed to suit various preferences and budgets.
For those seeking a flexible and budget-friendly approach, our e-courses provide an engaging solution. You can dive into our step-by-step video guides, where we share insider tips, tricks, and secrets on everything from mastering interview prep to flawless makeup application.
If personalized attention is what you need, our 1:1 sessions are the perfect fit. We provide a tailored approach as we work with clients across the U.S. via Zoom, ensuring you receive the individualized support and guidance to achieve your goals.
We also love building a community within the pro cheer and dance world so we occasionally offer virtual seminars. We use this hour to dive deep into specific topics, while creating connections and shared learning among participants.
You can explore all these exciting options and more on our website at www.thepreptalk.com.
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