Teaching Changes You, There is No Denying it Teachers change careers (or move about in the system) all the time, but we NEVER talk about it. It feels like a giant secret that should be kept close so you don't let feelings of failure creep in, or allow the naysayers to get a hold of your mindset. But in the wise words of Ms. Frizzle “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” Education Changes Lives- Yours Included!  It doesn’t have to mean that you are ready or want to change careers- it...

Become A Teacher They Said- It Will Be Fun They Said! They Forgot To Mention You Should Get To Design Your Life Too! In 2024, your teacher life should include much more than living in the hours AFTER the last school bell rings! What I mean is you get to design the life you have always wanted AND be a teacher while doing it. There is no either-or anymore.  You should not have to put your dreams and goals on hold because you chose an education pathway! Instead, I am here to show you how to...

Are you using TikTok as a social media platform for business? I always say it’s never a good idea to put your eggs in one basket. In today’s show, I am sharing why I believe you should take that focused energy and place it on other social media marketing tools.  TeacherTok has blown up on social media. And we knw that teachers are set to change the world. But we also know that there is a new law that is planning to ban TikTok in the US by 2025. So what does that mean for you? Jump in and...

Having a Business Strategy Plan is The Key to Establishing Your Foundation Many marketing and business strategies are floating around the internet. Business strategy coaches and marketers are trying to tell you what is best for your business. But what they forget to take into account is the fact that you are a teacher. And you have a million things on your plate already.  In today’s episode, I am actually breaking down the strategies that didn’t work for us, and sharing the ONE that did. And...

Teachers Pay Teachers Isn’t What It Used To Be… Que the hysteria, and then take a breath!  Can we all agree that building a business is Daunting with a capital D – all the what-ifs that creep in and get in the way of designing, creating magic, and using your teacher skillset?  We are not feeding into the madness with today’s show. Quite the opposite so stick around! We’ll break the scare cycle while I show you how to establish your business on a solid foundation- no matter what *other...

Establish A Teacher Business With A Proven System Momentum is one of the most powerful pieces in life and it’s too often overlooked. People tend to put the brakes on right when they need to keep pushing. Each time you read something new, speak to someone with a differing opinion, or listen to what other people say and do – you begin to stack your knowledge base. When you establish a business using your teaching magic you are setting the foundation of your future.  I cannot wait to share the...

An average online teacher salary has grown exponentially in recent years The changes in the education industry have created a growing demand for online teachers. Becoming an online teacher offers you a rewarding career with flexible work hours, where you can determine your schedules. There’s an INFINITE amount of opportunity out there to grow as an online teacher and a FINITE number of action-takers with the tenacity, mindset, and follow-through to reach out and grab it. In this episode, you...

There Are A Multitude Of Jobs For Teachers Leaving The Classroom, And Those Looking For A Career Outside Of A Traditional Classroom The reasons teachers are leaving: pay, working conditions, lack of support, lack of autonomy, and the changing curriculum. This one hits home. Teachers have such a heart of service they tend to stick it out much longer than say an accountant who decides that working with numbers day in and out isn’t for them.  No matter where you are on the journey ready to...

Marketing Strategies For Busy Teacher-Preneurs! Spring fever can challenge even the most seasoned educators! In your classroom the students can smell spring loooong before it happens. And with that comes a need for renewed relationship building, continued awareness of expectations, and of course growth in all things! I swear my kids grow inches every spring!  In your business it is also the time for Relationships, Awareness, and Growth. Just a bit differently! In today’s episode I am going...

Ready for 1 of 10 ways to make extra money as a teacher? Come join these amazing humans as they chat with you how they got started being one of many teachers making extra income. They are ready to share what it takes to create your own teacher side business and how they got started on their own teacher business journey. These exceptional educators have found success in their own unique way, creating their own unique teacher businesses. They are from around the world, all over the country,...

The CEO Teacher® Membership, The Only Online Business School For Teachers 3 teaching degrees only moved me up on the payscale a few thousand dollars each year. Starting an online business increased my income by a few thousand dollars each month.  When you decide to tackle business school with out the student loan debt, there is only one place online that will break it down for you, teacher style. Tailored education makes a difference. And teachers make the best content marketers. So what...

Skip the Traditional Paths to Increasing Your Teacher Income You ALREADY have 80% of what you need to get started. The skills, classroom resources, and experience to start your online business are all in your wheelhouse. Let me show you how to leverage those skills with the marketing and business expertise needed to make the impact and income you desire!  In this episode, you will learn: The traditional Paths to increasing your teacher income The 6 things you need to know about making more...

My Heart Day Gift To You: How to Make Extra Money as a Teacher So You Can Live Your Best Life With Less Stress There are so many ways for teachers to make extra money from home and while teaching full time. I am going to share my top 10 favorite ways for you to get started making extra money online.  Even if you haven't taught in a formal setting before, or if you are decades in to your tenure, it is still possible to make money teaching online. If you specialize in any field, you could be a...

The Marketing Secret I have Used for The Last 5 Years to Grow My Teacher Business Did you know live video and live streaming tends to capture and hold viewer attention longer than videos on-demand? 91.8% of internet users worldwide watch, on average, 19 hours a week of digital videos. And viewers will engage and interact more with live videos than pre-recorded videos. In today’s episode I am going to share how you should go live specifically on FB, but you could go live wherever your people...

AI for Teachers: The Changing Landscape of Our Online Business World 79% of business owners expect generative AI to transform their organizations within three years. And I will always tell you that human connection and authenticity win the day. But in an ever changing world, you might be wondering how to use AI to streamline your systems. So let’s get into it… “AI might be a powerful technology, but things won't get better simply by adding AI.” Vivienne Ming (American Theoretical...

Are You Quietly Thinking That Maybe A Strategic Move To Leave Teaching Is In Your Future? Whether you’re a teacher leaving the profession or just exploring the possibilities out there, let me be the first to tell you that your options, freedom, and income are limitless. I believe teachers have the knowledge and ability to conquer the world, and they can do it however they want to.  If your passion for teaching is pulling you beyond your school building so you can impact more teachers and...

Is starting a Teachers pay teachers store Still Worth It? I am here today to give you a little shift in perspective about a changing market. Can you post a 2 page worksheet on TPT and expect it to make thousands over night- no, but is that really the business model you want to be known for? Can you do your research, create a valuable resource that solves a teachers problem, market the lesson with human connection and expect to make money- absolutely! Am I late to the Teachers pay teachers...

Can teachers make 6 figures- the short answer is YES I think the one thing that stops educators from breaking out of the mold of a set pay-scale is they feel like they entered into this world of teaching to serve others. And while I completely agree with that statement – Teachers have a beautiful heart of service- that does not mean they have to stay stuck in a pay-scale mindset – where they climb the ladder based on someone else’s idea of how far they can climb. I want to show you the...

Online Marketing Guru Jeff Walker Shares The #1 Skill Entrepreneurs Need to Succeed, Spoiler Alert- YOU Already Have This Skill!!  You already know the way you present your material has got to be in a way that pulls your students in. It has to be sequenced and structured. You can't give them the 14th lesson on the first day. At the end of the day, the best marketing is teaching. To build a business and create the security, income, and lifestyle you desire, there's gonna be work involved. But...

Are you ready to sell educational resources online?  Selling lesson plans online is the next logical step for teachers. You are already doing half the work, so you might as well get paid for doing the rest! And who knows how to differentiate a lesson better- an educator or some random curriculum company?  Whether you decide selling on TPT is your next step or you are ready to break out of the traditional role and start offering your materials on your own website- this episode is all the ways...

What our end of year reflection taught us about being laser-focused  Podcast interviews are a powerful storytelling tool with the ability to dive deeper into a topic and provide value over a series of episodes, never forget stories are more memorable than data. If you want your brand's message to stick in your audience's memory in 2024, then conveying it through storytelling is the way to go!  There are a few ways to get that done. In today's episode, I’ll share what worked, what didn't, and...

Top Social Media Marketing Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make Did you know people watch 17 hours of online video content per week? This number is expected to increase in 2024. Studies show that after viewing Stories on Instagram, 62% of users become more interested in a brand or a product. Don’t skip out on short-form video content to connect with your audience and grow your brand.  If you are looking to grow your social media presence in 2024 here are my top 5 tips You are going to want to pay...

Viral Marketing Hack To Take Your Teacher Biz To New Heights  In 2023, an estimated 4.9 billion people used social media across the world. But what I found is that those users weren’t tied to a single platform. The average user now spreads their digital footprint across six to seven platforms every month. Highlighting the need for a multi-platform approach to social media marketing.  So come take a listen while I chat about my favorite marketing hack in 2023 and how to set your 2024 on fire...

This Isn't Just Another Podcast Episode About How To Manage It All – ‘Cuz That Would Be A Lie! 3.6 is a healthy level of stress on the stress scale, according to the American Psychological Scale. And 23% of women report their stress level at an 8, 9 or 10 on that same stress scale. WHAT? And we are just living with it. Today I want to show you that we are human. And humans have a breaking point. I really don’t want you to have to find yours.  Now Let’s Get To The Tips For How To Manage It...

Ready to Change Your Life: Let’s Chat Teachers Selling Lesson Plans Versus Selling A Course  Question of the hour: selling a course or selling lesson plans. If you are a teacher struggling to find a spark in the classroom. Or think the only options that you have are to stay stuck pretending to love your job or leave the classroom altogether to find true happiness. I want you to start thinking about what you want your life to look like in 5 years from now, and how you might create a teacher...