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Let's be real. If your tutoring business has started to feel overwhelming, unpredictable or just bloody hard… you are not alone. In this episode, I'm getting a bit ranty (in a loving way) because I see way too many brilliant tutors building businesses that are burning them out, and not paying them properly. If you're spending hours chasing payments, running sessions, answering messages, doing late-night admin… and still wondering, “Why am I not getting ahead?” This is your wake-up call. I'm sharing: Why more students won't fix your business (and what will) The 3 simple systems that changed everything for me - and will change things for you too! How to move from overwhelmed and underpaid… to clear, confident and actually profitable Why being “just a tutor” is not the problem, but winging it is And the real reason so many people stay stuck (even when they're working more than they did in the classroom) This episode is for you if: → You're booked (or busy) but not paying yourself properly → You're second-guessing everything and stuck in the day-to-day → You know things need to change — but you don't know where to start You've done the hard bit. You've started. You've built something. But now it's time to clean it up — and build a tutoring business that actually works for you. Links that I mentioned in this episode:
You started this business for freedom… But now it feels like you've built a never-ending to-do list instead. Your calendar's full, your energy's low and no matter how busy you are, you're still not seeing the income or freedom you expected. In today's episode, I'm sharing the three big areas that overwhelms tutors (and keeps them stuck ‘winging it') and what to do when everything feels like too much. Tune in to learn: Why being “fully booked” doesn't always mean profitable The cost of wearing every hat in your business The mindset trap that keeps you hustling instead of planning Why Canva might be stealing your precious time and how to fix that What to focus on first if you're serious about making changes The importance of tracking time and money (even if it feels scary) Let's get clear on your next move. Don't miss out on this episode! If you're curious about The Profit Pathway coaching program, join the waitlist to be the first to hear when doors open (and get lots of extra bonuses and sneaky discounts) at www.kirstygibbs.com/profitwaitlist Want to chat more about this episode or got another question you'd like answered? DM me on Instagram or email me at kirsty@kirstygibbs.com
You're working hard... Tutoring after school, replying to messages late at night, trying to post on socials when you remember, chasing up invoices, doing all the things!... And yet your business still isn't giving you the income, clarity or flexibility you wanted. In this episode, I break down exactly why that's happening, and what you need to do instead, if you want a tutoring business that actually works. You'll learn: Why “doing more” isn't fixing anything The four key reasons tutors feel stuck, overworked and underpaid What to focus on if you want to stop winging it and start feeling clear, confident and in control Why confidence comes after taking action (not before) Ready to change this? Join me for the Tutor Boost Workshop – Monday 14 April in Brisbane It's a one-day workshop to help you step out of the side-hustle cycle and into a clear, confident business plan that actually works. You'll walk away with: - A 3-month step-by-step plan - Clarity on where your business is leaking time + money - The confidence to follow through - Real-time support + strategy in a small group setting Only 8 spots available → www.kirstygibbs.com/tutor-boost Alternatively, send me an email kirsty@kirstygibbs.com or DM on Instagram to check if it's the right fit for you.
Feeling overwhelmed, underpaid and stuck in teacher mode in your tutoring business? It's time to shift gears! In today's episode, I dive into the critical mindset shift every tutor needs. From thinking solely like a teacher to embracing your role as a confident, thriving business owner. Learn to create a profitable business without losing your passion or sacrificing your well-being. In this episode, you'll learn: Key signs you're stuck in "teacher mode" and how it's holding your business back. Practical steps to confidently transition into a business owner's mindset. How to set clear boundaries that protect your energy and profitability. Why embracing strategic marketing is essential (hint: it's not just Facebook posts!). Real-life success stories showing exactly how shifting mindset boosts income and reduces overwhelm. Ready to fully step into your role as a successful business leader? Exclusive Opportunity: Join me at one of my upcoming luxurious Teachers in Business Retreats, either on the stunning Gold Coast or in tropical Bali. Escape the daily grind, reset your mindset and strategically level up your tutoring business with hands-on planning, pampering and inspiring connections. Spaces are strictly limited. Reserve your spot today! Email Kirsty: kirstie@kirstygibbs.com Register Your interested HERE: It's time to get our of your comfotable 'teacher mode' and into that next level... 'business woman mode'!!!
Are you dreaming of growing your tutoring business beyond a single location? In this episode of "Classroom to Business,"I chat with Lasni, founder of Seeds of Knowledge, about her incredible journey from classroom teacher to successful tutoring business owner. If you've ever struggled with imposter syndrome or wondered how to scale your tutoring business while maintaining quality, this conversation is for you. We dive deep into Lasni's transformation from passionate teacher to thriving business owner as she shares how she built Seeds of Knowledge from the ground up. You'll learn her practical strategies for implementing growth mindset in tutoring programs, plus real, actionable solutions for managing the challenging term one drop-off that many tutoring businesses face. Lasni openly shares the systems that made scaling to multiple locations possible, and we discuss why community involvement became a cornerstone of her business growth. Lasni is the founder of Seeds of Knowledge, where she combines traditional tutoring with growth mindset development. Her unique approach has led to successful expansion across multiple centers, proving that it's possible to scale while maintaining educational quality. As a former classroom teacher, Lasni brings both educational expertise and business acumen to her role as a tutoring entrepreneur. Ready to Take Your Tutoring Business to the Next Level? JUST STARTING OUT? Join Tutor Bootcamp and get the exact framework you need to build a successful tutoring business from day one. READY TO SCALE? Get on the waitlist for my Tutoring Growth Membership and learn how to expand your impact (and income!) WANT PERSONALISED GUIDANCE? Book a free strategy call with me to discuss your business goals NEED QUICK WINS? Access my free resource library packed with tools for tutoring business owners LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you.
In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews Stephen Carter, founder of the Seed Tree Group and director of the entrepreneurial program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. They explore how constraints breed creativity and how fostering an entrepreneurial mindset transforms education. Carter works with schools across the country to help them start similar entrepreneurship programs that focus on transforming student and teacher engagement rather than just adding new programs or tools. The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work. Be encouraged. Books Mentioned: Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Innovative Education for K-12 Schools by Stephen Carter The Seed Tree: Money Management and Wealth Building Lessons for Teens by Stephen Carter The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Connect with us: Baylor MA in School Leadership EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership Jon Eckert LinkedIn X: @eckertjon Center for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl Jon Eckert: All right, Stephen, welcome to the Just Schools podcast. Really excited to have you on. We've been wanting to have you on for quite a while as I think you're leading some of the most interesting work in schools right now. So tell us a little bit about your background and what got you to the point that you're at right now in your career. Stephen Carter: Jon, thank you. I'm pleased to be on this podcast, and love following your work and what you're doing as well. Really, the journey was a journey through Christian education. I started in 10th grade in Christian education, graduated from a Christian school, went to a Christian college, started teaching at a Christian school, landed at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio when I was 24 years old. So that means they took on a teacher who had no idea what he was doing, and they took a risk, right? And I cut my teeth on those early years as an English teacher. And I made a discovery early on, which was if you say yes to things, you will get a lot of awesome opportunities. I should also point out, Jon, you'll get some not so awesome opportunities, i.e., let's start a debate team at the school. Let's coach cross country. Let's get involved with the fine arts, different aspects of writing, critical reviews for plays. I said yes to everything. And that meant that 11 years ago when Dean Nicholas, who at the time was our principal, came to me and said, "Stephen, we've got this idea for this coffee shop for students. You should help run it," of course my answer was yes, never mind the fact that we are about to welcome our second child and we had all kinds of irons in the fire. The answer was yes. What I didn't know, Jon, is that would completely change my life. I talk a lot about transformation. That was the defining moment of transformation, when it was here's an English teacher who in my mind had no business starting an entrepreneurship program, stepping into this space, discovering a passion that came alive through student engagement, and now 11 years later, just to borrow one of your favorite words, flourishing, a flourishing program that has now enabled me to help impact schools around the nation as they start programs that enable students to thrive and then flourish through just meaningful engagement. So it's been a journey of discovering what it means to truly engage students around the entrepreneurial mindset. Jon Eckert: Well, and I'm curious, and I've never asked you this but did you have an entrepreneurial bent prior to taking this on? It feels like to just jump into what you've done and saying yes as a form of being somewhat entrepreneurial, but did you have that in your background at all? Stephen Carter: Well, Jon, I did, but I had repressed it because I thought you had to repress that to be a teacher, right? Jon Eckert: Oh, right, yeah. Stephen Carter: Because if you're a teacher, you're the academic. You're the person who contains the knowledge. You can't have an entrepreneurial bent. I had a lawn mowing business when I was in school, a babysitting business. I would go door to door passing out flyers to do anything around a house to get some money. I even sold my lawn mowing business when I went to college, not for much money, but the point was I had just repressed it. And when I stepped into this space, it just all came flooding back and it took me on a journey of discovery into what does a renewed mindset really mean? I talk a lot about Romans 12:2 when Paul says, "Don't conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." I experienced it that first year starting an entrepreneurship program in real-time, and then I saw students do that as well and it's just been a journey ever since. Jon Eckert: Well, I think it's fascinating and maybe a sad commentary on our profession that it feels like you have to set aside that entrepreneurial mindset to be a teacher. And so I've worked with a group that was the Center for Teaching Quality, now it's Mira Education, but they wrote a book a number of years ago called Teacherpreneurs, and how do we get educators to think more in a more entrepreneurial way about this really human task that we do with students. And so I think that's why I've had such an affinity for your work. You're literally working on entrepreneurship with kids. But I think even just in the way you've built out what you've done at CHCA and now working with schools all over the country, I've seen that mindset in you as I know you've had to overcome some challenges. So what were some of the biggest hurdles for you getting to where you're at now? Because I think there are a lot of schools out there looking at entrepreneurial programs, and obviously there are going to be different challenges, but I would imagine there would be some similar obstacles people might have to get over. So what were two or three of the biggest challenges you had getting this going? Stephen Carter: Hindsight is a beautiful thing. I can look back on it and say they were formative, and I would almost call them constraints more than challenges. And the principle that I now realize I operate out of is that constraints breed creativity. So now I seek them out, Jon. I'm like, "Yes, give me a constraint." So for me, there were a couple big ones. Budget was huge. I'm remembering this. I document this in the book. I went to Dean Nicholas early on. This was a motif in the story. I go asking for money and I leave with very little money or none. That's a constraint. Here's what I've told him multiple times. "If I had gotten the money for the program that I asked for, it wouldn't have grown like it did." The constraint was budget. Another constraint, time. Time is the number one thing. You talk to school leaders all the time. Time is the biggest constraint. Our teachers are strapped. There's no bandwidth. There's no time. And I would just say the beauty of this is it helps us understand how to better manage our time so that we begin investing it. And I think the third, this is one I don't talk about a lot, but it was getting over the sense of being almost hypocritical in a space where I didn't have an MBA. I wasn't an entrepreneur technically at the time, and I felt like an imposter. And I'm in a school, like many schools listening, of business leaders where the parents own businesses and they have MBAs and they have these degrees. And I just decided in that moment, I would own it and ask for advice and ask for help and what should I be reading? Who should I be talking to? And it opened up more doors than I ever possibly imagined. Jon Eckert: So you mentioned the book, and it's a great book teaching the entrepreneurial mindset, innovative education for K-12 schools. I love it that you built... Because the SeedTree Group is your... That's your group, right? So you've published it that way. Again, it's a great blueprint for it. But I have to have you share a little bit, I don't know if I have the name quite right, but was it the Leaning Eagle Coffee Cart? Wasn't that- Stephen Carter: The Leaning Eagle Coffee Bar. Jon Eckert: Can you give a... That story just makes me laugh every time I hear it. Can you just give us a little bit- Stephen Carter: Oh, my goodness. Well, so we're- Jon Eckert: ... the genesis of the... Yeah, go ahead. Stephen Carter: So Jon, you're referencing our flagship business. And when we launched this whole program in Cincinnati, we started with a rolling coffee cart and three little rolling carts and we're not... This was Jason Oden was a teacher at the time who was instrumental in this. And we built the permanent location and we were going through some naming pieces. Well, the school was going through one of these big rebranding campaigns and had hired all the consultants and all the things. And they had just released this big idea, and it was, "Hey, at CHCA, students lean in." And so I remember, I'm sitting there as a teacher, we're in the big assembly room, and every teacher turns and you just get this look of like, "Oh, here we go. Where are we going to have to implement this? Oh, another one of these branding campaigns." So I remember the discussion then went into the naming of the coffee bar, and our mascot is the eagle. So it was this tongue in cheek approach of, "Hey, we're the Leaning Eagle because we lean in and take a sip at the coffee bar." And it was really funny for the first two or three years, then the school changes its branding campaign. So now it's like, "Why is the Eagle leaning?" So we have the old school people who remember the why, and it's rooted in that. Jon Eckert: Yes. Well, and speaking of constraints breeding creativity, didn't your cart get shut down due to health concerns? Wasn't that- Stephen Carter: Oh, Jon, you're getting- Jon Eckert: That right? Stephen Carter: ... all of our dirty laundry out there. And yeah, you're absolutely right. Oh my gosh, those early years, it's so much funny. That's why I tell schools when I work with them. I'm like, "Look, we've been doing this 11 years. I can start you at year seven because you're going to overcome a lot of what we learned the hard way." And I'm telling, this is embarrassing, Jon, but I guess we'll just put it out there. We didn't know we needed a health license. No one told us. We're just selling coffee. We didn't know. And so we've got the student there and he's serving coffee. Well, here comes the health inspector, walks up to him and says, "Hey, where do you wash hands?" And this is probably not the best kid to answer that question. Let's face it, Jon, this is the one kid where you're like, "Please don't ask him anything." So this kid says, "Why would we need to wash hands?" And it's like, "Are you kidding me right now?" I'm teaching an English class and I get called down and it's like, "Why is this conversation even happening? Couldn't you have had a better answer than why do we need to wash hands?" We did not get shut down. But I will tell you this, we had a hand sink in no time, a license at a record pace, and we learned a lot of lessons along the way. Jon Eckert: So I love it. Page 188 and 189, they have people saying, you walk into CHCA now, we should talk a little bit about where you're at now with the teaching kitchen and the greenhouse and all those pieces, and people are like, "Well, we don't have that. We don't have the resources for that. But you can do this with $150 and an innovative idea. And I think that's what the Leaning Eagle was. And then that blew up into these things. And then you've had a number of businesses. I remember the... Was it a smoothie business that you're like, "Hey, we didn't have it placed right. We didn't..." And the kids learn so much from that failure about what does work and what doesn't work. And so you want some of that because as an entrepreneur, you have to try things. And the benefit of risk-taking isn't that you're going to be successful. It's learning from that. And so I feel like you have built that in well. And I want to know how you have built what you've built at CHCA, but then give schools what they need where they have the constraints that are going to be real, but they learn the lessons that you learned in those first seven years because I feel like those are super valuable for you and for the students that you've been leading with. So talk a little bit about what you've built and some of the ways you've built it, even how you got the pizza ovens. I think that's an amazing story where you found state money that allowed you to buy pizza ovens. So I would love to hear a little bit about the current state at CHCA. Stephen Carter: So currently when you step into our school on our campus where we are PK-12, over a thousand students, right around 1,200, several campuses, you're going to see a fully fledged program, six full-time faculty members running it, six on-campus businesses, 15 elective courses, a certificate track. It's fully baked, but you're seeing the product of what we learned along the way. Because I will tell you this, as we've already illustrated, when we started, we were living that entrepreneurial mindset. And by that, I mean that famous saying of we had jumped off the cliff and we were building the plane on our way down in real-time with students. And that's the beauty of it, is the students were experiencing all of these different aspects and having an awesome time. We now have to seek out failure. I hate to say it that way because early on, failure is easy. Now, we have to create it because learning from that is so pivotal. It's one of our four attributes we teach. We built these businesses and then we discovered we needed curriculum and we needed learnings. And so all of this was built along the way as we were going. And we discovered there's four attributes that truly embody the entrepreneurial mindset. And that is truly understanding a directed growth mindset, tethered to mission, vision and values, understanding the why and the purpose and the compass of direction, then developing grit. And that's the goal-setting piece that's been instrumental in all of our business. I'll give you a little anecdote here. You mentioned our pizza oven business. That started because we had a goal. We wanted to build this teaching kitchen. We had no money. And I'll second your point, Jon. People walk in our campus and they say, "Wow." Well, you should have seen it when we were building these things. It was nothing, okay? So we're building this, we don't even have enough money for the drywall. So we were going to build it without drywall. It was going to be an extra $20,000. And we had a senior at the time who now is at a three Michelin star restaurant who said, "No, we're going to do that drywall, Mr. Carter." And I'm like, "Oh, really?" He's like, "We're going to start a business using that pizza oven and we're going to sell pizzas until we have enough money to finish building that drywall." And that's how it started. It was a goal. And that pizza business is still an operation. And so it's teaching these attributes through the experience of these hands-on businesses. And I'll end this point on this note. What we discovered in hindsight is it's not a business as much as it is a laboratory, and it's a laboratory to experience in real-time problem-solving via systems. Hey, we're out of cups at the coffee bar. That's an awesome problem. Why? Because it means something failed in our system, which means we need to address that failure, which means we need a better system so that we can replicate the success in the future. That's the learning. You're going to have kids graduating with this program. I don't care if they start a coffee bar. Frankly, I don't think they should. You lose a lot of money unless you open 15 of them. Don't start a coffee bar, listeners, okay? At your school, it's fine. But you've got kids leaving who know how to solve problems and create systems to prevent future problems, I guarantee you every business owner in the country would hire that kid on the spot. Jon Eckert: Yeah, that's well said. I think sometimes we get caught up in the product and where we get to and we miss the whole point of it, which is the learning that goes on and the problem solving, which is so key. And so you having to seek out opportunities for failure, that's a great place to be in. But I do think it's important that we don't miss that, that kids need a chance to try some things that as adults, we're like, "Ugh." And you have been doing it for 12 years. That's probably not going to work but at some level, you need to let them learn that lesson or better yet, prove you wrong. Because that's what entrepreneurs do. They see something, they see a hole, they figure out a way to solve the problem. And then in doing that, they're solving all kinds of problems. So I love the mindset that you're teaching because I think that's what's so integral. What opportunities do you have do you see for schools who want to partner with you? I know you're with 25 schools now. You want to get to 50 schools in fairly short order. What opportunities do you see for that? Because I think there's been a huge interest as I've heard people talk about you and to you about the opportunities they have. Stephen Carter: So when I talk to heads of school, typically I hear problems. I used to hear problems around enrollment and things have changed to where there's not a lot of that anymore but engagement is huge. And it's teacher engagement, student engagement, and parent engagement. And here's what I'm really seeing as a massive opportunity. Parents are now coming to school saying, "We want this. We want this. We want this." But they don't exactly know what they want, just that they want this. And the same often at schools. And schools have the problem of we've got a lot of programs, a lot of great programs, and often you can get program fatigue. It's like, well, we're going to launch this other program. Well, does it have a long shelf life? Is it just going to be another maker space idea that turns into a storage room? So for me, the opportunity is transformation over tools, or I could even put it as skills over content. We are at a defining point in education when it comes to shifting to meaningful real-world skill building for our students. Think about what Malcolm Gladwell said last summer on stage at an event. He said that collaboration is the skill of the 21st century. We've been doing collaboration in schools for as long as we can remember, but when you collaborate with a group of students to build a brand new venture on the campus that is still going to be there 10 years later, you're collaborating around a legacy. You're collaborating in real-time to learn leadership skills, effective communication, all these core skills, even emotional intelligence. So I'll answer your question like this. The opportunity is parents want this kind of programming. Students are engaged by this kind of programming. And here's something really cool. Donors come alive with this programming. When I work with private, I mostly work with private Christian K-12 schools around the nation, and here's what I'll tell them. 60% of our program here in Cincinnati, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, 60% is funded by donors who are alumni parents that had stopped giving to the school. That to me, we're not talking about robbing, giving to other programs. We're talking about new interest. So the opportunity is low barrier to entry with massive ROI around engagement and true transformation. One of the big areas of this business, it's not just starting a program. It's training teachers to then engage the students through the program toward a certificate that demonstrates key learnings in the entrepreneurial mindset. So it's student-facing and teacher-facing with the mindset to transform the entire school culture. So Jon, I am pumped. Jon Eckert: Yeah, and I feel that for you. I should say full disclosure here, I'm on the Cincinnati Hills board because I love what Dean Nicholas is doing as head, and I love the entrepreneurial program. And we went and studied your school as part of a book project we were doing several years ago. I walked away thinking this was some of the most interesting work that I've seen in schools, particularly because of the engagement piece. And I think your point about donors getting excited about it and people seeing the value in it, it's when you see kids truly engaged and doing meaningful work together in this collaborative way, not this cheesy artificial collaboration that happens in schools where we give kid, "Now, this is your role and this is your role," and you lead the discussion. It's like this is real money and you now have six businesses that are flourishing. That's really powerful. I wanted to circle back and then we'll do our lightning round. I wanted to circle back to this initial thing, you saying yes to so many things. We have a lot of people who are educators, and some of them are in their first four or five years of teaching. And I'm always citing this David Brooks quote, "A life of commitment requires saying thousands of no's for the sake of a few precious yeses." And I really worry about people saying yes too often. I'm a people pleaser. I say yes too often all the time, and I don't treat my yeses as precious enough. But I wonder, your comment, constraints breed creativity, is there a way to balance those yeses with that constraints breeding creativity mindset? Do you see any through line there? Because I think you cannot be saying yes to everything anymore- Stephen Carter: Right, right. Jon Eckert: ... because I know you can't manage that. So how do you see those two things in tension, constraints breeding creativity and saying yes to cool opportunities? Stephen Carter: Oh my goodness, this is the best question I've heard this month. This is awesome, and I'll answer it with a little bit of Greek mythology. There's a character in Greek mythology who's considered the god of opportunity, and his defining characteristic is he has a lock of hair in the front of his head and the rest of his head is bald. And the idea is he's got winged feet, he comes running by, and if you want to grab onto opportunity, you got to be ready to grab that lock of hair or all you get is the bald back of his head. So for me, it's not just about like, "Oh, when opportunity comes, I'm going to get up off my seat and open the door and I'll begrudgingly... I'll put my coffee cup down and go." No, I'm already outside the door and I'm going to see him running down the street. And in that moment, I'm going to decide if that is an opportunity that is within my why and my vision and my mission. And to me, that's why we always start with a directed growth mindset. If you come into our greenhouse, you're going to see these tomato plants, Jon, that are 20, 30 feet tall. You don't get to be a 25-foot tall tomato plant unless you do some pruning, and you've got to prune those leaves and you've got to prune those suckers. And that means you have to know where you're going and why. So I would answer your question by saying I would never chase opportunity until I knew where I was going and why, and that is what we're teaching to our students in real-time. Jon Eckert: Love that. That's so needed for all of us, not just our K-12 students. So we always wrap up with a lightning round just to get quick, short burst answers. These are the ones I'm the worst at always. But what would be the best advice you've ever received as an entrepreneur, as an educator, or just as a human being? Stephen Carter: Kaizen, the Japanese word for continuous improvement. Never stop learning or improving. Best advice I ever got. In fact, I even have temporary tattoos I pass out that say kaizen on them. Jon Eckert: I love that. Love that. What's the worst advice you've ever received as a teacher or entrepreneur? Stephen Carter: Probably I would say every single idea has validity for you. And that led into chasing opportunities I shouldn't have chased. Jon Eckert: Yes, good bit of wisdom there. Best book you've read in the last year? This could be education-related, business-related, or just being a human being. Stephen Carter: I read 52 books a year, and there's one of those that I reread every single year, every year. And that is The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. I'm telling you, this book has changed every part of my life. Jon Eckert: All right, that's been popular for quite a while, so... Stephen Carter: Yes, it has. Jon Eckert: It's good. Stephen Carter: It's old-school. Jon Eckert: Yes. But hey, when there's wisdom, there's wisdom. So that's great. All right. And then what would you say your greatest hope? If you were to distill down your greatest hope for what's ahead in education into a sentence, what would you say it is? Stephen Carter: This is the time for education to experience true transformation, and we as educators get to be part of that leading toward impact. And to me, impact is refusing to stay in the same place but committing to the same path. Jon Eckert: That's well said. That's a great place to wrap things up. So if you're interested in knowing more about Stephen, his work is out there. He's part of the SeedTree Group, and he has written the book Teaching the Entrepreneurial Mindset. He's put out a number of other pieces. I've heard him speak. He's great. You can always hear the energy and the passion in what he's sharing. But it's a blessing to have you on, and I'm so grateful for the work you're doing in schools at Cincinnati Hills and now all over the place. So thanks for being with us. Stephen Carter: Thank you, Jon. Appreciate what you're doing and appreciate the opportunity.
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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your goals for your teaching business. Escaping precarity in ELT? Join our free support group here. Why do some teachers thrive as entrepreneurs while others struggle? We dissect this question. Many teachers want to earn more, teach online, and gain more clients - but struggle to implement a sustainable strategy. We go over seven "Cs" to help. In this episode, we dive into the "seven Cs of success for teacher entrepreneurship" and discuss: confidence as a skill rather than a feeling getting granular on goals strategizing goal achievement at both the macro and the micro reflecting on why having a business is (or isn't) a priority how consistency compounds over time why getting more clients is nearly impossible if you have nothing to sell normalizing struggle and self doubt first steps to starting your business in 2025 Your Action Plan from this Episode: Pick one “C” to focus on this week. Journal daily to track your progress and reflect on your journey. Share your experience in our community to inspire and be inspired. Thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you. If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: info@learnyourenglish.com Ways we can help you right now: 1. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business. 2. 5in30: Get 5 clients in the next 30 days 3. Just starting your business? Get free guidance in our support group. 4. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs.
Shey and Anna wrap up 2024 by looking back on personal milestones, professional breakthroughs, and podcast highlights—from raising multilingual children to using AI in the classroom. Join them for a candid chat about motherhood, teacher training abroad, balancing multiple roles, and where the podcast is headed next year. Get ready for reflections, lots of laughs, and a peek at future plans for 2025!
In this episode of "Classroom to Business," I delve into the unique opportunities the holiday season presents for tutoring businesses. I address the common challenges families face during Christmas and provide valuable insights on how educational service providers can strategically leverage this period to maintain revenue streams and potentially grow their customer base. The episode is a full of ideas for tutors aiming to break the routine and embrace creativity in their offerings. Throughout the episode, I outline three strategic ways for tutoring business onwers to effectively generate income during the Christmas break. If you have a tutoring business and are looking to make some extra revenue over this holiday period (or any holiday period), when your normal tutoring students may have dropped off, this is a must listen! LEARN HOW TO START YOUR OWN TUTORING BUSINESS ->Join Tutor Bootcamp LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR TUTORING BUSINESS -> Tutoring Growth Membership BOOK A FREE CALL TO SEE HOW I CAN BEST HELP YOU -> Choose a time ACCESS MY FREE RESOURCES -> Click here Love the podcast? Please make sure you leave a review! I'd love to hear from you.
Shélynn Riel explores what it means to be a teacherpreneur and shares insights on how teachers can transition to entrepreneurship and leverage their skills to build flexible, impactful careersWatch the episode with closed captions here.What is Teacherpreneurship?Shé describes a teacherpreneur as an educator who leverages their teaching skills to start and run their own business. This can include freelancing, consulting, creating educational materials, and more.Essential Skills for TeacherpreneursTeachers already possess numerous skills that are useful in business, such as communication, organisation, flexibility, and empathy. Shé shares how these skills can be applied to tasks like marketing, lesson planning, and managing a business.Paths to TeacherpreneurshipShé outlines common paths, such as:Online Language Company Freelancer: A structured entry point where teachers work for language companies that handle logistics and curriculum.Marketplace Tutor: Teachers set their own rates and create course content while using tutoring platforms like Preply or Cambly to connect with students.Independent Teacherpreneur: Teachers establish their own brand, market their services, and have complete control over their business and teaching methods.ABOUTShélynn (Shé) Riel is Bridge's Expert Series Webinar Moderator and IDELTOnline instructor. She holds a Master of Education in TESOL and over fifteen years of experience in education. Throughout her career, Shé has held positions of leadership in curriculum development and program administration at universities and non-profits in the U.S., served as a facilitator for various digital exchanges for global English teachers, and delivered professional development to teachers on the ground in Argentina, Bangladesh, and China. Her interests include holistic teacher development, learner identity, and decolonial ethics in the language classroom. She is the co-creator of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, which focuses on reflective practices for teachers around the world.REFERENCESBridge Teacherpreneur AcademyLove what we do? Say thanks with a coffee.https://ko-fi.com/tesolpopCREDITSProducer Laura WilkesEditor Haven TsangThanks to our inspiring guest, Shélynn Riel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another episode of Classroom to Business! I'm thrilled to have Bianca from Little Minds in Motion join me in this episode. Bianca shares her journey from classroom teacher to pioneering her own school readiness and literacy support business. This episode is a treasure trove for educators looking to make the transition into entrepreneurship while maintaining quality teaching outside the traditional school system. What You Can Expect to Hear: Insights from a Successful Transition: Bianca discusses her move from being a classroom teacher to starting her own business, focusing on the need for quality education and her desire to teach on her own terms. Exploring School Readiness: Learn about the specific challenges and rewards of focusing a business on preparing young learners for school. Entrepreneurial Tips for Educators: Bianca shares valuable advice for teachers considering their own business, emphasising the importance of perseverance and quality. Key Points Discussed: The Spark for Change: Hear about Bianca's motivations for leaving the classroom, including her firsthand observations of gaps in school readiness programs. Challenges and Breakthroughs: Discover the early challenges Bianca faced, such as setting up her business, finding the right name and the crucial role of mentorship in navigating the startup phase. The Impact of Support: Bianca highlights the benefits of being part of a community of like-minded educators, which provided her with immediate answers and support during her entrepreneurial journey. Adapting and Innovating: Learn how Bianca continually adapts her teaching methods and materials every five weeks to better suit her students' needs, a flexibility rarely afforded in traditional educational settings. Are you an educator dreaming of starting your own business? Or maybe you have your tutoring business, but you want to learn how to grow it?! Join the Tutoring Growth Membership today! Our doors are open until November 5th, offering you the chance to be part of a thriving community of educators-turned-entrepreneurs. Bianca's journey is a testament to the incredible results you can achieve with the right support and resources. Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your passion for teaching into a profitable and fulfilling business. Join now and start your journey with a network of ladies, just lke yourself. Thanks for tuning in! If this episode inspired you, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with others who might benefit from Bianca's insights. Join us next time as we continue to explore the journeys of educators turning their passion for teaching into thriving businesses. If Bianca's journey from classroom to business resonates with you, or if you're contemplating a similar shift, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Little Minds in Motion on social media to get inspired by their innovative approaches to early education.
Episode Summary: In this episode of "Classroom to Business," I share a deeply personal story that intertwines my journey with Crohn's disease and my professional life as a classroom teacher. Exactly 14 years ago, what started as a typical teaching day quickly unfolded into a medical emergency, revealing the stark realities of living with Crohn's disease and the relentless stress of classroom responsibilities. My condition had a profound impact on my life, serving as a catalyst for my eventual transition from teaching into business ownership. Key Takeaways: Chronic stress from demanding jobs can act as a trigger for health flare-ups, especially for individuals with pre-existing conditions like Crohn's disease. Establishing and respecting personal boundaries is crucial in managing both health and career, particularly in high-pressure environments. Transitioning from teaching to business ownership requires learning new skills and adopting new mindsets for efficient business management. Many educators entering the business world unintentionally recreate stressful, unsustainable work patterns instead of seeking a flexible work-life balance. The Tutoring Growth Membership offers community support and business strategies for educators looking to run successful tutoring businesses. SHOW LINKS: - Tutoring Growth Membership: WAITLIST/JOIN NOW - 1:1 Free Strategy Call: Book Now If you have any questions, email me; kirsty@kirstygibbs.com LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you. FULL SHOW NOTES AND OTHER LINKS HERE
Ever wondered how digital courses can revolutionize your life? Get ready to unlock the secrets with Amy Porterfield, a trailblazer who has guided over 90,000 entrepreneurs to success. Her wisdom on overcoming obstacles like overwhelm and self-doubt will set you on the path to financial freedom and fulfillment. Plus, we have exciting news about the open enrollment for Digital Course Academy, offering you a chance to join a community that champions your growth with exclusive bonuses.Listen to compelling stories of transformation from individuals like Corinne, who turned her love for doodling into a profitable venture, earning thousands from her first launch. Or Raya, whose blueprint for beauty business success raked in over $100,000 in pre-sales. And don't miss Belle's journey from handmade book enthusiast to thriving course creator. These narratives highlight the importance of validation, perseverance, and community support. Tune in for a heartfelt anecdote on the impact of gratitude and discover how you, too, can create and launch your own successful digital course.Links Mentioned in the Show:DCA + DeboreeSupport the show
In this episode, I interview Michael Gibbon, a renowned educator and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience. Michael shares his journey of founding a tutoring company in 2011 and how he overcame challenges in onboarding and retaining quality tutors. His strategies, grounded in empathy and transparent communication, have made him a sought-after speaker and mentor in the business world. We discuss valuable insights into effective leadership practices that foster a strong company culture, enhance tutor retention and drive business success. About Our Guest: Michael Gibbon is an expert in education and business with over 15 years of dedicated experience. He leads anxious and introverted entrepreneurs toward success by helping them overcome mindset barriers. Michael is a renowned TEDx speaker and keynote presenter at global business events. He founded his tutoring company in 2011, where he has developed key strategies for onboarding and retaining quality tutors. Michael is also an author, podcaster and coach for tutors, with a deep commitment to fostering growth and community within educational environments. Use CFT10 to gain 10% off the following leadership eBook for tutors building a successful tutoring team: https://www.coachfortutors.com/product-page/tutoring-business-leadership-level-2 What next??? -> LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR TUTORING BUSINESS - Join the Waitlist or -> LEARN HOW TO START YOUR OWN TUTORING BUSINESS - Tutor Bootcamp Then... -> BOOK A FREE CALL TO TALK WITH ME MORE ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER - Free Call -> ACCESS MY FREE RESOURCES - Click Here Love the podcast? Please emake sure you leave a reivew. I LOVE hearing from you.
Unlock the secrets of digital course creation with our returning guest, Angie Kratzer, as she shares invaluable strategies for teacherpreneurs looking to expand their income streams. Discover practical tips from her latest compilation on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) and understand the crucial role of community engagement and accountability partners in achieving success. We'll also take a fun trip down memory lane, reminiscing and the camaraderie that fuels our creative spirits.Reflecting on my September 2020 launch of the Digital Course Academy (DCA), we navigate through the challenges and unexpected benefits of joining the program during the pandemic. Learn how weekly meetings with a small support group became a lifeline and provided the inspiration needed to complete and launch courses amidst global uncertainty. These connections have transcended the program, offering ongoing support and highlighting the indispensable value of community and mentorship in reaching your business aspirations.Angie and I dive into validating course ideas before creation, a game-changing approach championed by Amy Porterfield from DCA. Transitioning from spontaneous course creation to a strategy-driven method ensures we meet existing demands rather than trying to generate them. We'll share our experiences, discuss the importance of understanding your audience's needs, and reveal the power of strategic email marketing. Plus, enjoy our personal anecdotes about travel dreams, childhood TV shows, and the deep emotional impact of having a supportive community around you. Join us for a rich blend of practical advice and heartwarming reflections designed to inspire and guide your course creation journey.Links Mentioned in the Show:Course Confident: A Digital Course Creation BootcampAngie's 201 Ways to Grow Your TPT Business Ebook - TPT Seller Course - TPT Seller TipsSupport the show
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
Part funny story, part real life lesson in solving a very particular problem and pain point for your target audience. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to this channel playlist so you always get notifications about new episodes! CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
In this episode of "Classroom to Business," I delve deep into the world of marketing, addressing common misconceptions and mistakes that many tutoring business owners make. I discuss the importance of marketing, not as a sleazy tactic, but as an essential tool for serving more students and families effectively. I identify several common marketing pitfalls, such as only posting on personal or business Facebook pages, lack of a posting strategy, over-reliance on a single social media platform and the absence of clear target audience identification. I share the importance of diversifying marketing efforts and understanding where your leads are coming from. I offer practical advice on setting up tracking systems and regularly reviewing your marketing strategies to ensure they are effective and aligned with your business goals. This episode sets the stage for a deeper dive into actionable strategies in the subsequent episode and is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their tutoring business and make a lasting impact. Key Topics I Cover: Marketing Misconceptions Common Marketing Mistakes Target Audience Analytics and Tracking Strategic Planning SIGN UP FOR THE 'MARKETING MASTERCLASS FOR TUTORS'. LEARN HOW TO INCREAS YOUR IMPACT AND INCOME. Tuesday 17th September, 8pm AEST -> https://www.kirstygibbs.com/marketingmasterclass After that: Grab Your Freebies: https://www.kirstygibbs.com/freebies-page Book a FREE 1:1 Strategy Call with Kirsty: https://calendly.com/kirstygibbs/discoverycall LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you. FULL SHOW NOTES AND OTHER LINKS HERE
Unlock the secrets to generating multiple streams of income as a teacherpreneur with the phenomenal Erin Waters! Erin, a master of educational content creation, shares her journey and the various offerings she has developed, such as the Finishing Framework, Ignite, and Jumpstart. You'll gain invaluable insights into how to sustain and diversify income in the teacherpreneur space while learning to recognize the value of your own work.Our conversation takes a heartfelt turn as Erin and I reflect on the emotional rollercoaster of transitioning from professional acquaintances to close friends. We discuss the often-overlooked challenges of mindset work within the TPT business, tackling feelings of inadequacy and self-confidence head-on. The episode emphasizes the importance of empowering women within TPT communities and creating environments where everyone can thrive despite the competitive nature of teaching.From content creation to effective course planning, Erin and I share strategies to navigate the complexities of building a successful teacherpreneur business. Learn how to identify and address specific pain points, reverse engineer your desired outcomes, and the rejuvenation that comes from taking breaks. Plus, enjoy a light-hearted lightning round where we share personal anecdotes, adding a human touch to our insightful conversation. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Links Mentioned in this Episode:Course Confident: A Digital Course Creation BootcampSupport the show
In this episode of "Classroom to Business," I dive into alternative revenue streams to help you scale your tutoring efforts without adding extra tutoring hours and the steps to successfully implement them into yout business. This episode is a must-listen for tutoring professionals seeking sustainable growth and creative business solutions. Episode Highlights: Challenges of Sole Reliance on One-on-One Tutoring: I explore the limitations of traditional tutoring and why it's crucial to think beyond this model for business growth. Introducing Novel Tutoring Products and Services: From online math courses to reading group workshops, learn how to design offerings that add value and attract a wider audience. Marketing for Success: Tips on how to effectively market new services to ensure they resonate with both existing and potential clients. Success Stories and Examples: Real-life examples of how diversified offerings have successfully transformed tutoring businesses. Key Topics Covered: Online Tutoring and Courses: Strategies for setting up engaging online learning experiences that cater to different educational needs. Membership Programs: How to build a community around your tutoring brand, offering exclusive content and continuous support. Physical Educational Products: The benefits of creating and selling physical products like educational toolkits and monthly learning packs. For personalised advice on integrating these and other revenue making strategies into your business, jump on a FREE 30 minute Strategy Call: CLICK HERE to book at a time that works for you. LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you. FULL SHOW NOTES AND OTHER LINKS HERE
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
If you've ever had one of these thoughts: "My email list is full of duds..." "Subscribers are just there for free stuff..." "I need to stop talking to freebie seekers..." Then I made this episode just for you. The truth is, there's no such thing as a freebie seeker. Each of us want the most value for as little risk and cost as possible. So at any one given time, we're either online to browse, to buy, or for business purposes. Now, most of you have B2C businesses - meaning you're serving customers and not businesses. So you really only need to think about the browsing and buying modes. Where you find someone, how you approach them, and what you have are the key factors here! And that's exactly what I share inside this actionable video episode. ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
In today's episode of Classroom to Business, I delve into one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of running a successful tutoring business—effective marketing and client acquisition. With over a decade of experience in the tutoring industry, I share why having excellent tutoring services alone isn't enough if potential clients don't know you exist. This episode is packed with actionable advice for tutoring business owners who are ready to elevate their marketing strategies and ensure their business stands out. Episode Highlights: The Overlooked Barrier: I discuss why marketing is often the biggest hurdle to a tutoring business's success, even more so than qualifications and resources. Effective Marketing Strategies: Learn about the importance of creating lasting connections beyond traditional advertising, with real-life examples to back it up. Client Acquisition Tips: I share practical steps to understand and attract your ideal clients, emphasising the need to be proactive. The Role of Consistency: Find out why maintaining consistent marketing efforts is as crucial as the regular attention required in effective tutoring. Actionable Marketing Advice: I provide insights on how to craft clear, compelling messages that highlight the unique aspects of your tutoring services and their benefits to students and parents. Key Takeaways: Marketing is More Than Ads: It's about forging connections that position your business as the top choice for tutoring. Understanding Your Audience: Knowing the needs and challenges of your clients is key to effectively tailoring your services. Consistency in Marketing: Just like consistent tutoring sessions, consistent marketing efforts are vital for sustained growth. Effective Communication: All your communications should clearly convey the value of your services. Leveraging Referrals: Encourage satisfied clients to share their experiences as word-of-mouth can significantly amplify your marketing efforts. Resources Mentioned: Tutoring Business Mastery: My comprehensive online course aimed at tutoring business owners looking to enhance their marketing and operational strategies - CLICK HERE Connect with Me: Book a FREE Strategy Call and let's make a plan to start or grwo your tutroing business - CLICK HERE Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you find these insights helpful in your journey from classroom to business mastery.
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
Are you an introvert wondering if you should even be marketing on Instagram? Or, if there's a social media platform that's better than others for Instagram? If so, than this episode is for you. Need help building an audience on Instagram? The best thing you can do, is learn how the platform works. My course is open for enrollment! Check out Instagram for Introverts ⬇️ ------------------ INSTAGRAM FOR INTROVERTS COURSE The people who are most successful on Instagram right now, are the ones who know: Who they are on this app The person they're creating content for What they want to show up and say How to create REALLY GOOD content Ways to use the features platform to reach more of the right people I'm creating what I WISH I had 3 years ago - a comprehensive course that will help you MASTER marketing with Instagram And the best part? It's made with you in mind - my lovely Introvert friend who would rather create and never post again.
In this episode of "Classroom to Business," I dive into the Tutor Success Path—a proven, five-stage framework designed to grow successful tutoring businesses. I bypass the usual formalities, jumping straight into valuable content to prepare listeners for my upcoming free training sessions. The episode is tailored to help tutors identify which stage their business is currently in, offering clarity and direction for future growth. I outline the five stages—Lining Up Your Ducks, Getting Momentum, Growing Profits and Team, A Well-Oiled Machine and Balanced-Out Business Boss—each representing different phases of business development. I detail the unique challenges and necessary focus areas in each stage, such as marketing, management, mindset, automation and leadership. Emphasising the importance of accountability, delegation and strategic planning, I provide you with a roadmap to grow your tutoring businesses efficiently while maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic. I also shares about my upcoming 10-week course designed to help tutors transition their businesses to one that makes more money and is more organised. Key Takeaways: Five stages of the Tutor Success Path: Understand the distinct phases from starting your tutoring business to achieving balanced success. Focus Areas: Learn the importance of mindset, marketing, management and automation at each stage of your business development. Critical Metrics: Recognise essential metrics like profit margins and customer acquisition costs to track and scale your business. Team Building: Discover effective strategies for outsourcing tasks and building a supportive team to foster growth and reduce workload. Exclusive Training: Get detailed insights into my upcoming free webinar and new 10-week course to propel your tutoring business to the next level. SHOW LINKS: - Free webinar: 'Make More Money in Your Tutoring Business' - 1:1 Free Strategy Call: Book Now If you have any questions, email me; kirsty@kirstygibbs.com
Ever wondered how to transform your teaching passion into a thriving entrepreneurial venture? Join us as we chat with Deb Baldwin, an inspiring teacherpreneur who has successfully done just that. From our first encounter at TPT Flock to celebrating her impressive 400-product milestone on Teachers Pay Teachers, Deb shares her journey from the classroom to becoming an author. Discover how radio theater has uniquely captivated middle school students, especially those tough-to-reach reluctant readers, and how it led Deb to explore innovative educational tools.Curious about the role of technology in education? We dive into the practical applications of ChatGPT for creating customized learning materials and scripts, making it easier for educators to bring their creative visions to life. Learn about innovative methods like using QR codes for video demonstrations and the importance of comprehensive guides for new teachers. This episode showcases the power of blending technology with the human touch to create adaptable and engaging educational resources.Facing obstacles in self-publishing and marketing? Deb opens up about her challenges with less reputable publishing companies and the competitive theater world. Hear her story of perseverance, from overcoming contractual frustrations to finding unexpected success with her Kabuki theater book for middle school kids. We wrap up with heartfelt advice for young women, emphasizing the importance of bravery, careful decision-making, and finding fulfilling career paths in teaching and directing. Don't miss this inspirational conversation packed with practical tips and life lessons!Links Mentioned in the Show:List Builder's SocietySupport the Show.
Last month we spent a lot of time chatting Instagram data but I couldn't leave all of you out there with a Facebook Group hanging. That means today we're diving into what data you should track in your Facebook Group. Episode HighlightsQuantitative DataQualitative DataResources MentionedYou might also enjoy episodes 57-60 where we took a deep dive into Instagram Data.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as possible:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schooled-in-socials/id1675566649Connect with hostKassaundra is a teacher-turned-social media manager with a passion for helping educators reach their goals and dreams using the power of social media. You can follow her on Instagram @fostercontentsolutionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostercontentsolutions/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schooledinsocialsNote: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you for shopping through my link but your support helps keep this podcast running so Thank You!Social media tools I love:Airtable (affiliate link): https://airtable.com/invite/r/ZnOJJF9YLater (affiliate link): https://try.later.com/ggv1e2qz2oopMentioned in this episode:It's time to Post and Profit!It's here! The doors to my course Post and Profit: Data-Driven Social Media Strategies for Teacherpreneurs is finally open just in time to help you start creating strategic content that will help you have a great Back to School season! https://kassaundra-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/PostandProfit This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
In this episode of "Classroom to Business," Kirsty Gibbs welcomes Jess Manton, founder of Jessica Manton Special Education Services. Jess shares her journey from being a secondary school teacher to a business owner, detailing the motivations and challenges that drove her to make this significant career shift. The conversation delves into the unique difficulties faced by educators who are exceptionally good at their jobs and how these challenges can often lead to increased frustration and burnout. Jess provides insight into the contrasting realities of working within the school system versus running her own business. She explains how the positive feedback from parents and the ability to deeply focus on a smaller number of students have improved both her professional satisfaction and mental health. Kirsty and Jess also discuss essential strategies for teachers who might be struggling with similar challenges, emphasising the importance of self-care, maintaining perspective and finding a supportive community or mentor. If you are tired of being in the classroom, and looking to do something different, where you can be your own boss and have more flexibilty in what (and how) you teach, then book in for a FREE Strategy Call and let's get a plan happening. BOOK YOUR FREE CALL HERE and chat one-on-one with Kirsty. LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you. FULL SHOW NOTES AND OTHER LINKS HERE
Unlock the secrets of social media mastery with our special guest, Brittany Verlinich, as she reveals the transformative power of MiniChat in building meaningful online interactions. Brittany takes us through her inspiring journey, underscoring the importance of aligning one's business ventures with true passions and core values. She also dives into the strategies she uses to juggle content creation and coaching, offering a treasure trove of tips for teacherpreneurs looking to resonate deeply with their audience.Learn how automation tools like ManyChat and InstaChat can revolutionize your social media management while preserving your mental health. Together, we dissect the features and costs of these tools, providing practical insights for those who can't afford high-priced social media managers. Brittany breaks down Instagram's built-in marketing funnel, emphasizing the critical role of Reels in expanding reach, and shares her techniques for maintaining an engaging yet manageable social media presence.This episode isn't all business; we also touch on personal anecdotes and lighter topics. Brittany shares her travel adventures and offers sage advice for her 18-year-old self, filled with wisdom on living a balanced and fulfilling life. We discuss quirky topics like texting vs. talking, driving skills, and favorite days of the week, making this episode a delightful mix of professional insights and personal reflections. Join us for a conversation that's as enriching as it is entertaining.Links Mentioned in the Show:List Builder's SocietySupport the Show.
In May, Meta announced that they would be testing out tiers of their Meta Verified subscription and we can't NOT chat about it. Episode HighlightsWhat is Meta Verified?Meta Verified Tiers BackgroundMy Hot TakeResources MentionedStay up to date on Meta Verified Tiers here:https://about.meta.com/technologies/meta-verified/If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as possible:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schooled-in-socials/id1675566649Connect with hostKassaundra is a teacher-turned-social media manager with a passion for helping educators reach their goals and dreams using the power of social media. You can follow her on Instagram @fostercontentsolutionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostercontentsolutions/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schooledinsocialsNote: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you for shopping through my link but your support helps keep this podcast running so Thank You!Social media tools I love:Airtable (affiliate link): https://airtable.com/invite/r/ZnOJJF9YLater (affiliate link): https://try.later.com/ggv1e2qz2oopMentioned in this episode:It's time to Post and Profit!It's here! The doors to my course Post and Profit: Data-Driven Social Media Strategies for Teacherpreneurs is finally open just in time to help you start creating strategic content that will help you have a great Back to School season! https://kassaundra-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/PostandProfit This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
In this enlightening episode of Classroom to Business, host Kirsty Gibbs invites financial expert Malisa Clarence from MBooks and The Ask Hub, to provide invaluable insights on handling end-of-financial-year tasks for small business owners, specifically tutoring businesses, especially in Australia. As the end of the financial year approaches, Malisa emphasises the importance of reviewing profit and loss statements, engaging in tax planning and keeping accounts updated. She guides listeners on strategic financial practices, such as superannuation contributions, understanding different business structures and the benefits of proactive tax return preparations. Malisa's pragmatic advice extends to practical bookkeeping tips, making this episode a treasure trove of financial wisdom for entrepreneurs. Kirsty and Malisa's dynamic conversation covers the benefits of regular financial review and planning, encouraging businesswomen to adopt a structured approach to their finances. Through Malisa's expert lens, listeners gain actionable strategies to maximise profit, manage cash flow efficiently and make informed financial decisions to advance their business goals. If you have a tutoring business and need some personalised support to help you get clarity and direction, book in for a FREE Strategy Call and let's get a plan happening. BOOK YOUR FREE CALL HERE and chat one-on-one with Kirsty. LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you. FULL SHOW NOTES AND OTHER LINKS HERE
Now it's no secret that there is A LOT of data you get from your Instagram Insights, BUT don't let that deter you from creating a data-driven strategy for your social media marketing because truly when it comes down to it, there is really only one piece of data you really need to keep your eyes on. Episode HighlightsTHIS is the ONEGoals and KPIsIf a SMM had to pick one…Resources MentionedIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as possible:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schooled-in-socials/id1675566649Connect with hostKassaundra is a teacher-turned-social media manager with a passion for helping educators reach their goals and dreams using the power of social media. You can follow her on Instagram @fostercontentsolutionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostercontentsolutions/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schooledinsocialsNote: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you for shopping through my link but your support helps keep this podcast running so Thank You!Social media tools I love:Airtable (affiliate link): https://airtable.com/invite/r/ZnOJJF9YLater (affiliate link): https://try.later.com/ggv1e2qz2oopMentioned in this episode:It's time to Post and Profit!It's here! The doors to my course Post and Profit: Data-Driven Social Media Strategies for Teacherpreneurs is finally open just in time to help you start creating strategic content that will help you have a great Back to School season! https://kassaundra-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/PostandProfit This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
In this episode, I interview Brooklyn McCarley from @brooklynsbrightest on Instagram. She shares all about running a profitable partnership and brand with Lauren Fulton, and why they decided to start the Teacher Seller Summit. If you're considering a partnership to share the load with someone else (or if you're just a bit nosey - it's okay!!), then you'll love this episode! --------------------- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE The text below contains affiliate links. When you buy through my links, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show! -------------------- HAPPENING NEXT WEEK Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT -------------------- WORK WITH ME Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
So what happens if you decide that analyzing your Instagram data just isn't for you? I mean, can it really be that big of a deal. You're gonna find out, right now. Episode HighlightsThe tale of the hamster content creation wheelThe tale of missed opportunityThe tale of the missing ROIResources MentionedPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as possible:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schooled-in-socials/id1675566649Connect with hostKassaundra is a teacher-turned-social media manager with a passion for helping educators reach their goals and dreams using the power of social media. You can follow her on Instagram @fostercontentsolutionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostercontentsolutions/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schooledinsocialsNote: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you for shopping through my link but your support helps keep this podcast running so Thank You!Social media tools I love:Airtable (affiliate link): https://airtable.com/invite/r/ZnOJJF9YLater (affiliate link): https://try.later.com/ggv1e2qz2oopMentioned in this episode:It's time to Post and Profit!It's here! The doors to my course Post and Profit: Data-Driven Social Media Strategies for Teacherpreneurs is finally open just in time to help you start creating strategic content that will help you have a great Back to School season! https://kassaundra-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/PostandProfit This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
I also talk about A.I. a LOT in this episode, and I pose this question: how can we get all of the benefits of using A.I. (saving time, saving money on labor, etc), while also: * Retaining copyrights for everything we create * Actually owning the intellectual property created * Considering the ethics of creating content using these apps and tools And of course, there's the idea of personal connection. How much is personal connection and handmade by a human, vs. what we outsource to the robots? I consider this to be a masterclass on Instagram, and what's working on this platform in 2024 - but with all of these modern considerations we have. Interested in the $10k in 45 days experiment I'm doing? Check it out: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jpseRZe8BPQQATclmPdS_3gsYnRZCo7Bkik1qO4-p_c/view?usp=sharing Want your own copy so you join in this experiment yourself? Click here to get a template version of this Sheet for free: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/10k-in-45-days-experiment/ And if you're watching or listening in real time, you DEFINITELY need to be at the free training happening TOMORROW!! (06/18/24) It's at 9am Pacific, 10am Mountain, 11am Central, 12pm Eastern. Brittany Long from @impactdrivenai will be showing us how we can make $100k or more as solopreneur - by using A.I.! Get your free ticket by clicking here: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/ai-training-with-brittany-long-bv/ ---------------------AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER The text below contains affiliate links. When you buy through my links, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show! --------------------THINGS I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW Join me and Brittany Long in AI to $100k here: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/osRDZ8zTmArK Get coaching here: https://www.faithmariah.com/a/2147516525/FGHMXFvC Build your daily social media habits here: https://www.faithmariah.com/a/2147729457/FGHMXFvC Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit (June: 27th-30th, 2024): https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT -------------------- WORK WITH ME Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
Can I make $10,000 in 45 days? That's the question I'm asking myself in this video. What started as a way to pay for emergency dental surgery has turned into momentum in my business that I've never seen before. In this video, I'm inviting you to follow along with me as you see what I'm doing each day to reach this goal. And for full disclosure, I actually started with a goal of $4,500 - but I'm increasing that after I saw that I'm already at $1,433 after just 5 days! This isn't just a "look at me" bragging sesh, either. I'm breaking down exactly what I did, and which offers I'm selling every day, on this Google Sheet here (you don't even need to opt in for it): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jpseRZe8BPQQATclmPdS_3gsYnRZCo7Bkik1qO4-p_c/view?usp=sharing Want your own copy so you join in this experiment yourself? Click here to get a template version of this Sheet for free: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/10k-in-45-days-experiment/ And if you're watching or listening in real time, you DEFINITELY need to be at the free training next Tuesday!! Brittany Long from @impactdrivenai will be showing us how we can make $100k or more as solopreneur - by using A.I.! Get your free ticket by clicking here: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/ai-training-with-brittany-long-bv/ --------------------- AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER The text below contains affiliate links. When you buy through my links, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show! -------------------- THINGS I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW Join me and Brittany Long in AI to $100k here: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/OLDekzoYvBa4 Get coaching here: https://www.faithmariah.com/a/2147516525/FGHMXFvC Build your daily social media habits here: https://www.faithmariah.com/a/2147729457/FGHMXFvC Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit (June: 27th-30th, 2024): https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT -------------------- WORK WITH ME Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
Join us in this inspiring episode, as we dive into the experiences of several female entrepreneurs who attended our 'Teachers in Business Retreat' in Northern New South Wales, late last month. Listen to firsthand accounts of business breakthroughs, personal growth and the incredible synergy of combining business acumen with personal development. Discover how stepping out of your comfort zone and engaging with like-minded individuals can truly transform your business and personal life. During the episode, guests openly share their experiences of the weekend and how it's impaced their businesses... Kristy talks about how sharing strategies and getting clear on her marketing plans at the retreat has set her on a new trajectory within her business. Kath delves into the specifics of her tutoring business, the transition she made from one-on-one sessions to semi-privates, and the importance of clarity and actionable planning. Bernadette discusses how she successfully scaled her tutoring business and the importance of setting boundaries and automations. Jess reveals her journey from teaching to setting up her own business, and the significant impact of goal-setting and marketing strategy on her business growth. Key Takeaways from this epsiode: Networking and Collaboration: Building connections with like-minded entrepreneurs can significantly impact your business growth and provide valuable support and insights. Goal Setting and Action Plans: Setting clear, actionable goals and breaking them down into specific tasks can help streamline your business processes and ensure growth. Flexibility and Creativity: Stepping out of the day-to-day grind and allowing yourself space and time for creative thinking can lead to new opportunities and improved strategies. Embracing Change: Transitioning from one-on-one to semi-private tutoring sessions or implementing new marketing strategies can help expand and enhance your business. Work-Life Balance: Setting boundaries and allowing for self-care and personal time is crucial for long-term business success and personal well-being. Keen to be a part of the next Teachers in Business Retreat? CLICK HERE to join the waitlist and be the first to know about the upcoming dates! If you want help growing your own tutoring business, book in for a FREE Strategy Call and let's create a plan. BOOK YOUR FREE CALL HERE and chat one-on-one with Kirsty. LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you. FULL SHOW NOTES AND OTHER LINKS HERE
If you've been listening for a hot minute or follow me on Instagram, you probably already know I'm all about the data. Because how can we run a profitable business and reach our goals WITHOUT knowing how we are doing with our marketing efforts? So that's exactly why we are exploring Instagram data all month long here on Schooled in Socials.Episode HighlightsWhat does it mean to track your Instagram Data?Don't miss out on opportunities for increased ROIStop guessing what your audience wantsSee and celebrate your progressJoin the Post and Profit waitlist: https://fostercontentsolutions.myflodesk.com/waitlistIf you loved this episode, you might also enjoy Episode 10Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as possible:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schooled-in-socials/id1675566649Connect with hostKassaundra is a teacher-turned-social media manager with a passion for helping educators reach their goals and dreams using the power of social media. You can follow her on Instagram @fostercontentsolutionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostercontentsolutions/Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schooledinsocialsNote: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no additional cost to you for shopping through my link but your support helps keep this podcast running so Thank You!Social media tools I love:Airtable (affiliate link): https://airtable.com/invite/r/ZnOJJF9YLater (affiliate link): https://try.later.com/ggv1e2qz2oopMentioned in this episode:Be the first to know | Join the Wait List for Post and ProfitEver feel like you are just throwing spaghetti at the wall when creating your content to market your teacher biz on Instagram? Tired of coming up with more and more content ideas but feeling like you're never seeing any benefits? Think Instagram just doesn't “work” for your business? Let me, let you in on a little secret: You don't have to feel that way anymore. Join the Post and Profit waitlist: https://fostercontentsolutions.myflodesk.com/waitlistThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
In this episode, I get raw and real with Faith Mariah about passive income, marketing, and all things online business. Faith Mariah, a no-BS business coach and the host of the Blogging Breakthroughs podcast, is on a mission to teach women how to start earning a 6-figure income online ASAP. Through tough-love coaching and an incredibly supportive community, her Becoming Boss Mastermind has quickly become one of the online business community's fastest-growing & most affordable business coaching memberships for profitable blogs, coaches, and personal brands. Join me in Faith's Mastermind here (affiliate link): https://www.faithmariah.com/a/2147516525/FGHMXFvC Join me in Faith's Creator Camp here (affiliate link): https://www.faithmariah.com/a/2147729457/FGHMXFvC ---------- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE This episode description contains affiliate links. That means, if you buy something through a link on this page that's affiliate with me, I earn a percentage commission of the total sale, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for using the links here! I so appreciate the support, and it helps me make the show even better. ---------- Join me this week at the Teacher Seller Growth Summit: https://brittanyverlenich--mistymillertpt.thrivecart.com/teacher-seller-growth-summit-24/ Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session ------------------ JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
In this podcast episode of Classroom to Business, Kirsty Gibbs brings on Kerrie Parry from Bright Minds Co. to delve into the intricacies and challenges of catering to gifted children in the educational sphere. Kerrie discusses her journey as an educator, how she niched down to specialise in gifted education and the various services her company offers to enrich the intellectual and creative pursuits of these children. Kirsty and Kerrie explore the common misconceptions about giftedness, the heightened potential in these children and the societal stigma associated with the term "gifted". They discuss how such labels could affect children's learning experiences and the pivotal role of parents and educators in nurturing their abilities. The conversation also touches on the balance between business growth, valuing one's skills and the overarching goal of positively impacting children's learning journeys. About Kerrie Parry: Kerrie Parry is an education specialist with an extensive background in gifted education. She is the founder of Bright Minds Co, where she lends her expertise to cater to the unique needs of gifted children. With a passion for mentoring bright minds, Kerrie offers a range of services including one-on-one tutoring, enrichment groups and gifted mentoring. She holds a certificate in Gifted Education and is currently pursuing a master's degree in the same field. Kerrie's efforts within her niche have seen her create a platform that not only educates, but also advocates for a deep understanding of giftedness in children. If you're wanting to use your passion and super powers for good, and make more impact with your own tutoring business, then CLICK HERE to book a FREE 1:1 Strategy Call with Kirsty. LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you. FULL SHOW NOTES AND OTHER LINKS HERE
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
In this interview, I talk with Raquel Corona about how we can help people get results - before they even pay us! If you're wondering how to create content that's more engaging, or how to have a higher conversion rate with ANY kind of platform - all of that is covered in this episode. It all comes down to getting people results. Follow Raquel here: https://www.instagram.com/trulyyourssalud/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetrulyyourscollective ---------- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE This episode description contains affiliate links. That means, if you buy something through a link on this page that's affiliate with me, I earn a percentage commission of the total sale, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for using the links here! I so appreciate the support, and it helps me make the show even better. ---------- Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session ------------------ JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
In this episode, I'm sharing three questions to reflect on - and I tell you the three things you REALLY need to build a profitable business. Wanna (lovingly) argue with me? Got a social media question on your mind? Or, are you just bored? DM me over at @brittanyverlenich I gladly welcome cat photos and you gushing about an upcoming trip. ---------- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE This episode description contains affiliate links. That means, if you buy something through a link on this page that's affiliate with me, I earn a percentage commission of the total sale, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for using the links here! I so appreciate the support, and it helps me make the show even better. ---------- Save on the Teacher Seller's Summit: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT Get templates from the Profitable Printables Bundle: https://shop.regeldesigns.com/?ref=szkwthia Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session ------------------ JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
Social Media Magic | A podcast for teacher sellers about marketing beyond TPT
In this interview, I talk with fellow social media expert and marketing nerd, Katie Goebel about Reels, trends, messaging, and parasocial relationships. Building these parasocial relationships online is crucial for turning one-time buyers into lifelong customers! BTW - I mentioned the Comment to Customer Strategy for sellers who want to make sales DIRECTLY from Instagram and Facebook! If that's you, listen to episode 48: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aLFItAYeDJb Follow Katie here: https://www.instagram.com/katiegoebelonline/ [FREE RESOURCE] Uncover the 5 Mistakes You Are Making on Short-Form Video! Learn how to fix them so you can grow your audience with less effort! https://quickvidstrendreport.katiegoebel.com/5mistakes Expand Your Reach & Grow Your Followers with Exclusive Access to Easy to Create TikTok & Reels Trends: https://quickvidstrendreport.katiegoebel.com/trendreport ---------- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE This episode description contains affiliate links. That means, if you buy something through a link on this page that's affiliate with me, I earn a percentage commission of the total sale, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for using the links here! I so appreciate the support, and it helps me make the show even better. ---------- Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session ------------------ JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
Today, I sit down with Ashely and talk about long-form content and how to use this content in your short-form content. It is quite a juggling game, but Ashely explains how to do just that. I hope you will join us.Links:Teacher's Seller SummittLinks Mentioned in the Show:List Builder's SocietySubscribe and Review:Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix, and if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here for iTunes.Now, if you're feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast, and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review,” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!Support the Show.
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In this episode, I'm making the case that there's no such thing as truly free content. Wanna (lovingly) argue with me? Got a social media question on your mind? Or, are you just bored? DM me over at @brittanyverlenich I gladly welcome cat photos and you gushing about an upcoming trip. ---------- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE This episode description contains affiliate links. That means, if you buy something through a link on this page that's affiliate with me, I earn a percentage commission of the total sale, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for using the links here! I so appreciate the support, and it helps me make the show even better. ---------- Save on the Teacher Seller's Summit: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT Get templates from the Profitable Printables Bundle: https://shop.regeldesigns.com/?ref=szkwthia Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session ------------------ JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
In this insightful episode, Kirsty Gibbs sits down with the enthusiastic Kathy Norton from Rise Up Education, on the 27th floor of a Melbourne high rise to divulge the journey of her tutoring business. Giving a peek into the hard-earned lessons and strategic planning that goes behind a successful educational venture, this conversation is a goldmine for tutors and business owners alike. Kathy shares candidly about the unexpected intricacies and challenges of starting and growing her own business. Kathy's narrative begins with an honest acknowledgment of her initial underestimation of how long it would take to make her business known and establish a client base. As the discussion unfolds, she shares the pivotal moment when she decided to take her role seriously – engaging with the stories of parents and acknowledging the genuine need for her services in the community. Throughout the episode, Kathy opens up about the significant mindset shift that propelled her business forward. From the crucial act of charging what she was worth to embarking on the search for staff, she offers invaluable pointers on scaling a business while maintaining authenticity. This episode provides an authentic account of the highs and lows experienced by tutors stepping into the business world. Growing your own tutoring business? Join Kirsty's FREE Online Mini Course 'Tutoring Business Breakthrough' on 21st, 22nd and 23rd May. CLICK HERE to register and secure your spot. If you're looking to work together, book in for a FREE Strategy Call and let's get a plan happening. BOOK YOUR FREE CALL HERE and chat one-on-one with Kirsty. LOVE THE PODCAST? Please make sure you leave a review. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you.
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This is time sensitive! If you're listening in real time, check out the next session for deals and offers expiring TODAY. ---------- AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE This episode description contains affiliate links. That means, if you buy something through a link on this page that's affiliate with me, I earn a percentage commission of the total sale, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for using the links here! I so appreciate the support, and it helps me make the show even better. ---------- Save on the Teacher Seller's Summit: https://brittanyverlenic.krtra.com/t/F8YBHXV2GddT Get templates from the Profitable Printables Bundle: https://shop.regeldesigns.com/?ref=szkwthia Book a 1:1 call with me: https://tidycal.com/brittanyverlenich/marketing-strategy-session ------------------ JOIN THE GRAM GUILD: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/gram-guild/ GET MANYCHAT HERE (affiliate link): https://manychat.pxf.io/21exJM ------------------ CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES Getting started (or serious!) with Instagram? Grab my Instagram Bio Checklist to do an audit of your bio: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/perfect-instagram-bio-tpt/ Grab my Ultimate List of Facebook Groups for TPT Sellers and Teacherpreneurs: https://brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/best-facebook-groups-for-tpt-sellers Come join our community on Facebook to learn all things social media strategy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/audienceandauthority Connect with me and our agency on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittanyverlenich/
163: A Teacherpreneur's Purpose With Christina BraunerToday, I sit down with Christina Brauner to talk about her purpose and her adventures in the world of being a teacher. I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show:Fourthgradeflair.comBeingMrsBrauner on InstagramBeing Mrs. Brauner on TikTokSupport the Show.
162: A Teacherpreneur's Purpose With Tiffany FoxToday, I sit down with Tiffany Fox from Mrs. T Fox Resources. I hope you will join us.Links Mentioned in the Show:List Builder's SocietyMrs. T. Fox ResourcesSupport the show
Unlock the secrets of email marketing success with Melissa Seideman, our special guest and email marketing maestro! Together, we're unveiling the strategies that teacher entrepreneurs need to amplify their Teachers Pay Teachers sales. Melissa shares her top organic growth hacks, including the clever use of social media to automate content delivery and the savvy approach to creating lead magnets from existing resources. These aren't just theoretical ideas; they are practical, actionable steps that will attract and retain the customers you're aiming for while setting the groundwork for future upselling opportunities.Building a strong email sender reputation is a game-changer, and this episode is where you'll find out how to do it. With Melissa's guidance, we look at the smart transition from free to paid email services, demystify domain authentication, and reveal how those moves enhance your credibility. She also busts some myths about sender reputation resets and highlights the importance of engaging your most attentive subscribers through segmenting your email list. By following Melissa's advice on maintaining consistency in your email schedule, you'll be keeping your emails out of the spam folder and in front of eager eyes.Say goodbye to outdated email lists and hello to pristine subscriber engagement! Melissa doesn't shy away from the tougher aspects of email marketing, like the emotional side of pruning your list. We talk about the strategy behind re-engaging recent subscribers, when and how to say farewell to inactive ones, and the surprising power of breakup emails. We wrap up by venturing into the evolution of email marketing through collaboration events and resource sharing among teacher sellers. Whether it's template memberships or mastermind groups, this episode is packed with resources to elevate your email marketing game, so don't miss out on connecting with Melissa for more golden nuggets of wisdom.Get Your Teacher Seller's Summit Tickets Here!https://laurenfulton.krtra.com/t/GCAZVNWw1Ka4Melissa's Website - Not Another VAhttps://notanothervirtualassistant.com/Melissa's Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/p/Not-Another-Virtual-Assistant-100086490953841/Melissa's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/notanotherva/reels/Melissa's Teachers Pay Teachers Storehttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Not-Another-Virtual-Assistant
A remarkable interview about resilience, passion and trying to make an impact on this world. Aldo speaks to Jo Besford and Mark Swartz, founders of GreenShoots an organisation focused on improving numeracy and Maths skills of all students in South Africa. You can find out more about GreenShoots here: https://www.greenshootsedu.co.za/ This interview was recorded at the World Innovation Summit for Education in Doha in November 2023. You can find out more about WISE by going here: https://www.wise-qatar.org/