Performing Arts, Dance & Gymnastics
"Gold Medal Business is so inspiring, her enthusiasm and energy to support those in her mentorship programmes is amazing. Gold Medal is the place to be if you're looking for business training to help you get focussed on building your business."
Lisa, Lisa Allen Dance and Arts School
"Gold Medal Business is such a joy to work with, she totally 'gets' the challenges of running a children's activity business and has been wonderful at not only recommend changes or options but helping and supporting me to make those changes."
Claire, Bristol Academy of Drama
“Gold Medal Business has helped me increase my students and monthly cash flow drastically. It has supported not only in my business but also personally aswell.”
Claire, MCDA Allstars Cheer-Dance-Tumble
"Gold Medal Business made everything feel easy to understand and never overwhelming... You can tell straight away that she genuinely cares about the people she works with.
She gets what it’s like to actually run a business – not just the successes, but the struggles too. She doesn’t shy away from talking about the ups and downs, and that makes her advice feel real, practical, and achievable. ​ I couldn’t recommend Gold Medal Business more highly."
Nicki, Temple Academy Of Performing Arts
"I have loved working with Gold Medal business. Over the past year I have invested in my systems - in particular a CRM system to help automate and handle leads and enquiries. Katie's experience and knowledge in this has been a game changer for my business and I have felt a real shift in how my business now operates. I have also expanded my Team and now have a Studio Manager in place. None of this would have been possible without Gold Medal Business and I truly appreciate all the advice and support Katie has given me."
Zoei, Dancilicious Dance Company
"I rang a mum yesterday to say how well her daughter is doing in class. She has SEN so has some challenges, but the team have worked hard with her to help her achieve. What a lovely conversation with her mum after she picked up my voicemail. Thanks Katie Cannon for always encouraging phone calls. It’s not my comfort zone but definitely worth it."
Helen, Hillingdon Theatre Dance Centre
"The programme has really helped me to evaluate and reflect on my business and has helped me put together a strategic plan for the year with really clear goals. It means that it's manageable and not overwhelming which is something that I've really struggled with before."
Rudi, Gymnastics Club
"My experience so far with Gold Medal Business has been amazing. She has a wealth of information and she’s very down to earth, straight to the point, and will always tell you the truth."
Brejoya, Daytona Beach Music Academy
"I felt that Katie had a wealth of experience that would really help me take my business to the next level."
Shelley, Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow
“Gold Medal Business (Katie) is a practical thinker and has a wealth of industry-related experience and the skills to apply it to each individual client. I would highly recommend Gold Medal Business to anyone starting their studio adventure, or a studio that’s just looking for development and growth and at the same time, having some quality of life too.”
Jennifer, Studio Owner
"We’ve introduced a lot of new systems, delegated things to staff differently, etc. It’s completely changed my outlook on my business. I’ve been able to be less ‘in it’ and work in it more. "
Lauren, Dance West
"Can't recommend Katie's gold medal business enough. It's not easy to find a coach that understands the ins and outs of a leisure business, especially gymnastics but with Katie's obvious gymnastics background as a competitor and business owner/entrepreneur all boxes are ticked. Katie is very easy going, great to work with but firm and keeps you on target without overloading. Quick to understand the needs of the business and identifying ways for you, as a boss, to get out of the day to day stuff to focus on strategy & growing your business & finding the best solution for taking it to the next level. Thanks Katie, you've been a godsend."
Yvonne, Balance & Beam
“The program itself and the modules are really high quality. It's well thought through, and it clearly looks like it's from someone who has been there and done that. Somebody who has been doing this for a long time and has learned things the hard way, like all of us are, but Katie has spent enough years doing things in different ways. And because she has the experience, she knows what is the best way to run things making sure that everything is in place. I will definitely recommend this program to anyone that is running a children's activity business. I could really see the value because I have been to another program before for over 2 years and I had another coach too but in my opinion so far this program beaten both the program and the coaching that I received before.”
Lwena, M & L School of Performing Arts
"I found Katie when I was so close to closing my business… I had no idea on how to build a business and I was losing money… FAST!! Katie SAVED my business, she helped me double my memberships in less than 2 months. She is a god send… at times it has been tough, but my weekly calls of support and guidance is what has got me through and grown my business, week on week."
Louise
Multi-Sports & Football
"I recently joined the bronze mentorship program and have been genuinely impressed by the quality of support and guidance I’ve received so far. From the very first session, the mentors have been incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and committed to helping me and my business grow. I’m excited for the journey ahead and highly recommend this program to anyone looking to develop their business professionally with the help of truly invested mentors."
Simon, Fledglings Cricket
"Gold Medal Business has been a game-changer for me and The Skate Club. The support, structure, and practical tools they offer have helped me scale more confidently and build better systems across every part of the business. The Q&A sessions with Amy and Shelley are particularly valuable — they’re down-to-earth, insightful, and always provide clear, actionable advice that’s tailored to your situation. It’s not just theory, it’s real help from people who genuinely understand what it’s like to run and grow a children’s activity business."
Jack, The Skate Club
"This is a great mentorship programme. It's provided me guidance, focus and clear steps and actions to grow and scale my business efficiently. Katie and her team are super knowledgeable and friendly as are the other businesses in the programme. I would highly recommend."
Lara, Mini Athletics
"Since joining, it's only been good advice, and I have found the whole process enjoyable. I am learning more about running a business, and Katie's great at getting to the point and telling you all you need to know. The introduction of Amy and Shelly has been great, and having the team to talk to is great."
Robert, National Futsal Alliance
"Amazing team amazing to deal with and really caring! Would highly recommend!!!"
George, Life Through Football Academy
"Katie (Gold Medal Business) has been an amazing coach for our business in the past 12 months! Her knowledge and experience in this field is incredible and she has helped us streamline our business in so many ways!"
Tania, Admin Junior Goals
"Katie is the first professional that I’ve come across that is focused on children’s activities businesses. That’s what first drew us to her."
Amy, Tiny Troops Soccer
"These weekly calls, groups, and accessible training, is what has really kept me and my business going. I know there are a lot of other courses out there, but a specific course on children’s activity businesses was exactly what I was after and I would definitely recommend it.”
Tania, Admin Junior Goals
"We’ve been able to make changes, get new people on board, and improve our business quicker. It’s really allowed me to create that white space... to put my time and energy into more exciting parts of the business."
Shantelle, Franchisee/Head Coach of Baby Ballers
"Since working with Gold Medal Business, I've got a lot more structure to how I'm doing things. I’ve got very clearly defined areas of the business. Because of that, I’m using my time a lot better and I know what my focus is each day."
Jamie, Hoop Heroes
"These weekly calls, groups, and accessible training, is what has really kept me and my business going. I know there are a lot of other courses out there, but a specific course on children’s activity businesses was exactly what I was after and I would definitely recommend it.”
Charlie, Football Academy
Other Amazing Entrepreneurs We’ve Worked With
"Working with Gold Medal Business has given me an epic platform for my business to grow and develop. Has taken a lot of the overwhelm out of starting a business. Katie has helped with a marketing and business plan and given invaluable advice on branding and personal development. Katie’s foresight and business advice have been invaluable."
Anita
Gold Medal Business/Katie has given my small children’s business such a huge support over the past few months since starting with them. The advice they have given me has got me through a tough few months and allowed me to think outside the box when we’ve needed extra cash flows into the business... If I ever I ever need any support I just go onto the online portal and find a topic that might help on all of the trainings or ask in the support group with my peers. I am so excited for my new year with gold medal business and can’t wait to see continued growth this year!
Aimee
“I saw that Katie always had the drive, the passion, the excitement in her life. I feel that with her knowledge, her background, which is similar to mine, and the ambition that we both have is quite similar. So I feel that together, it could work and it would very be achievable. My dream will be a success with her guidance. And why not learn from a champion?”
Sherrick