The Teacher Biz Podcast
Episodes
134: Thank You for Listening and Being Part of This Journey
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather shares a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has listened, supported, and grown alongside The Teacher Biz Podcast. As the show takes a hiatus,...
133: How to Overcome Perfectionism
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If perfectionism has you stuck overthinking instead of moving forward, this episode is your permission slip to let it go. Heather shares how perfectio...
132: The Hidden Reason Your Sales Are Slowing Down
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever had a sale fall flat and immediately wondered what went wrong, this episode is for you. Heather breaks down the quiet reason launches...
131: Heather’s Black Friday Results and the Pivot That Turned Everything Around
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/startAfter mapping out what Heather thought would be a strong Black Friday strategy, the res...
130: How a Fun Reading Method Became a Business Helping Kids Learn to Read with Stefanie Hohl
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stefanie Hohl is the creator of ABC See, Hear, Do, an innovative phonics program that helps kids learn to read through movement and fun. As a literacy...
129: How One Mom Built a Handwriting Business That Helps Kids Worldwide with Kelli Fetter
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelli Fetter is a Certified Handwriting Specialist and the founder of Handwriting Solutions, LLC, where she leads a team providing world-class virtual...
128: How to Keep Going When Your Business Hits a Slump
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/startIf your business has felt a little wobbly lately (slower sales, quieter customers, stra...
127: A New Marketing Strategy Inspired by Olive & June
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/startFeeling like your sales or emails have gone a little stale? In this episode, Heather ta...
126: How to Plan the Rest of 2025 and Finish the Year Strong
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final countdown of 2025, and Heather’s here to help you finish the year strong. If you’re stuck on what to promote for Black Friday or ...
125: Real-Life Tech Troubles: How the AWS Outage Almost Derailed Her Launch
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve listened to The Teacher Biz Podcast for a while, you know Heather’s no stranger to tech troubles. But this past week took things to a wh...
124: Testing New Facebook Ads to Find What Really Converts
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather’s been testing new Facebook ads, and the results might surprise you! From direct-to-sale campaigns to freebie funnels, she’s sharing her r...
123: How to Grow an Engaged Email List Using Facebook Ads
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think Facebook ads are just a money pit? Heather’s proof they can actually build a six-figure email list and pay for themselves along the way. In th...
122: How to Use Pinterest to Grow Your Digital Products Business in 2025 with Nadalie Bardo
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nadalie Bardo simply loves Pinterest. As a blogger, she achieved 1 million views on Pinterest in her first month, organically grew her email list to 2...
121: Inside Heather’s High-Converting Funnel
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather takes listeners inside her own funnel on the Kindergarten Ready side of her business, sharing exactly how it’s set up, what products she rel...
120: Behind the Scenes of a Successful Funnel with Laura Kebart (Part 2)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather continues her conversation with Laura Kebart, diving into funnel strategies that feel doable instead of overwhelming. Laura shares how you can...
119: Behind the Scenes of a Successful Funnel with Laura Kebart (Part 1)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Kebart leverages her 20+ years of classroom teaching experience and instructional coaching systems to serve busy middle school English Language ...
118: How to Bundle Products for a Quick and Easy Flash Sale
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine bringing in over 100 sales in 2 days with less effort than a Sunday lesson plan. Heather gives a behind the scenes look at a quick flash sale ...
117: 5 Ways to Boost Your Productivity When Working from Home
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Working from home can feel like a dream…until the laundry, the TV, and the “just five more minutes on Instagram” start pulling you away from you...
116: Marketing Strategies from Big Brands You Know and Love
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have an online business, then guess what, you are officially a marketer! And it’s time to start looking at your business and the world around...
115: Crazy Business Stories: Heather’s Webinar Woes
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Running a business is never a smooth ride. It is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright hilarious. In this episode, Heather shares some of her ...
114: How to Make More Money From Products You’ve Already Sold
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re selling a product for the second time, you’ve already done the hard part. Now it’s all about making that product even more profitable!...
113: The Surprising Results of Taking a Break from Instagram
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather shares a bold move that might surprise you. She stepped away from Instagram completely for the summer. In this episode, she explains why she h...
112: 5 Ways to Use AI in Your Business (and Mistakes to Avoid)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you using AI in your business yet?If so, are you really getting the most out of it or just testing the waters? Maybe you’re still resisting the ...
111: How to Write Emails That Sell Without Feeling Pushy
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Struggling to write sales emails that don’t make you cringe? This episode is here t...
110: The Truth About Passive Income and How to Get Started
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Ever dreamed of making money while spending your afternoon at the park with your kids...
109: Should You Be the Face of Your Business? Here’s What to Consider
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Should you build a personal brand with you as the face of your business, or create a ...
108: Working Less, Living More: Heather’s Summertime Schedule
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer’s here, and in this episode, Heather gets real about what it looks like to run a business and soak up the season with your family. She shares...
107: The Simple Hack for Answering Tricky Emails
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever received a customer email that left you staring at the screen, completely stumped on how to respond? As the owner of two businesses, Heather know...
106: Inside the Digital Products That Sell Summit (Heather’s Honest Recap!)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get the full (and honest) recap of the Digital Products That Sell Summit. Heather takes you behind the scenes of planning and hosting the summit, shar...
105: Launch Your First Membership the Easy Way
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MEMBERSHIP MENTORSHIPJoin Now! → teacherbiz.com/yesThinking about starting a membership? This episode is your sign to go for it! Heather shares how ...
104: Using Graphics to Build Trust and Increase Conversions with Mauri King
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMITGet Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summitMauri King is a food blogger-turned-graphic designer, and now a go...
103: How to Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Finally Get Started with Lydia Martin
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMITGet Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summitLydia Martin is an online business coach and founder of Banish Bus...
102: The Introvert’s Guide to a Sustainable, Hustle-Free Business with Tara Reid
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMITGet Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summitTara Reid, Founder of the Introvertpreneur brand, is a business an...
101: How to Stand Out on Instagram by Being Real, Not Perfect with Jenna Harding
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMITGet Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summitJenna Harding is a marketing coach, social media management agency...
100: The Power of Podcasting for Online Business (Celebrating 100 Episodes!)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We made it - 100 episodes! In this milestone celebration, Heather pulls back the curtain on the journey of building The Teacher Biz Podcast. From push...
99: The Real Reason You Should Be Creating Content
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Posting just to post? Let’s fix that! In this episode, Heather explains why content isn’t just about churning out posts or chasing ad dollars. You...
98: The Best and Worst Ways to Monetize Your Online Business
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are your options when it comes to making money in your online business? Heather breaks down five popular monetization methods and gets real about...
97: Finding Business Friends and Creating a Mastermind Group
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Having supportive online business friends is your secret weapon for success! In this episode, Heather shares how starting a mastermind group with like...
96: The Best Way to Sell Digital Products (Hint: It’s Not a Shop!)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of launching an online shop for your digital products? Listen to this episode first! Heather shares why she rarely uses her Shopify store, Ki...
95: How to Show Up on Video with Confidence
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Showing up on video can feel terrifying, but what if it’s the missing piece to growing your business? In this episode, Heather shares her own strugg...
94: Struggling with Imposter Syndrome? Here’s How to Stay Productive with Cait Keery
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cait Keery is a certified wellness counselor, advocacy consultant and founder of CAIT and KAYE. CAIT and KAYE empowers women to take charge of their h...
93: The Truth About Free Content: Why It’s Holding Your Business Back
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ENROLL NOW! TEACHER BIZ BLUEPRINT → teacherbiz.com/joinRelying on free resources to build a business is one of the biggest mistakes new entreprene...
92: How Persistence Led This Former Chemistry Teacher to 77 Sales in Just One Month with Kindra Zuberbuehler
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ENROLL NOW! TEACHER BIZ BLUEPRINT → teacherbiz.com/joinKindra Zuberbuehler is a proven educational leader focused on the world of teaching and lea...
91: Last Chance! Join the Free Teacher Biz Challenge Now!
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE FREE PLAN YOUR TEACHER BIZ CHALLENGE NOW!If you’ve been thinking about making extra money (or even replacing your full-time teaching income...
90: Struggling with Facebook Ads? Here’s How to Fix It! (Live Coaching Session)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about running Meta ads (Facebook and Instagram) but feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts? You’re not alone! In this episode, Heather...
89: How This Former Teacher Built an Online Business Helping Homeschool Families with Jacqueline Ackerman
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As an educator with over 22 years of experience, Jacqueline Ackerman shares her teaching and learning knowledge in an engaging, relatable and friendly...
88: How to Build an Organic Content Machine in 2025
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather shares her proven strategy for attracting customers without paid ads—perfect for those looking to grow their business organically! This epis...
87: Is a Teacher Biz Right for You?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather dives into the concept of a Teacher Biz—what it is, who it’s for, and how you can leverage your unique skills to create an online business...
86: Is SEO Dead? Blog Strategies for 2025 with Melissa Brock
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Brock is a college money expert, freelance writer, and full-time financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mort...
85: Tech Crisis Part 2: Overcoming Website Issues and Launch Setbacks
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Technology, while great in many ways, can quickly turn into a nightmare when things go south. As someone who's recently weathered a tech storm (l...
84: Managing an Unexpected Tech Crisis as a Small Business Owner
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You won't believe this tech drama! – from launch day excitement to Google flagging the Kindergarten Ready website as dangerous. Heather takes y...
83: How to Get Work Done with Kids at Home
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a mom of two kids, Heather understands the chaos and demands of working from home while caring for little ones. In this episode, she shares her go-...
82: 6 Questions to Help You Crush Your 2025 Business Goals
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to make 2025 the year your business dreams finally become reality? In this episode, Heather guides you through six simple but powerful questions...
81: How to Take a Stress-Free Vacation from Your Online Business
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like taking a vacation from your business is more stressful than staying home? Let’s fix that! In this episode, Heather discusses how to a...
80: Navigating Slow Seasons in Your Business
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest - when sales slow down, it can feel super stressful, especially when you’re just starting out. But guess what? It happens to every...
79: Hiring Your First Team Member: When, Who, and How
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want a thriving, growing business, hiring help is inevitable. You can’t do it all—and you don’t have to! But making that first hire can f...
78: The Secret to Saving Time in Your Business
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather reveals her secret weapon for saving time and boosting efficiency in her business: templates! Learn how creating templates in tools like Canva...
77: Say It, Don’t Schedule It! The Best (FREE) Business Communication Tool
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of juggling schedules for Zoom calls or struggling with impersonal text messages? This episode is your guide to simplifying business communicati...
76: When a Launch Doesn’t Go as Planned (TBB Launch Recap)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather gets real about a topic that’s often avoided in the world of online business - failure. After experiencing a recent launch of Teacher Biz Bl...
75: 5 Tips for a Successful Black Friday Promotion
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Black Friday just around the corner, Heather dives into five tips for running a successful Black Friday promotion. If you've been hesitating...
74: High Converting Launch Strategy for Small Audiences
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather dives into a quick and easy high-converting launch strategy that’s perfect for those with smaller audiences. She talks about using one-on-on...
73: Teacher Biz Blueprint Insights from a Student's Perspective with Maria Golden
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Golden is an educator, reading specialist, and mother of three young children. After years of teaching young readers and writers, she noticed a ...
72: Planning Your Teacher Biz: Make These 3 Decisions First!
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business without a plan is like throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks—and that’s exactly what we want to avoid. In this epi...
71: Using TPT as an Easy List Building Strategy
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Already have a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store? Tune in to learn how you can use it to build your email list! While she advises against relying sole...
70: Final Numbers Revealed: The Engaging Early Learning Summit
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather shares an in-depth look at the financial outcomes and experiences from hosting her first virtual summit - The Engaging Early Learning Summit. ...
69: BTS of Running a Virtual Summit
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Engaging Early Learning Summit is officially underway! Get behind-the-scenes insight as Heather shares her experiences of launching her very first...
68: Gaining the Confidence to Host a Live Webinar
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious if Amy Porterfield’s online course, Digital Course Academy, is the next step for your business? Heather shares her reasoning for joining DCA...
67: The Free & Simple Strategy to Grow Your Email List
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather introduces a simple, free, and effective strategy for building an email list that doesn't require paid ads or extensive content creation....
66: How to Guarantee Your Digital Course Will Sell
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine spending months creating a digital course, only to see it sit with zero sales. This can be disappointing and financially draining. The good ne...
65: Business Branding 101 with Tracey Albrecht
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tracey Albrecht started Soapbox Studio in 1997 to offer high-quality graphic design services to the local community businesses in a physical studio in...
64: What to Focus On When Just Getting Started In Your Business
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heather addresses a common mistake that many new online business owners make - the mismanagement of their time. They end up running in circles, trying...
63: How to Take a Sick Day (or Week) as a Business Owner
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Managing a small business while feeling under the weather is no easy feat! Learn how to adjust, pivot, and keep your business running smoothly even wh...
62: 5 Strategies for Working Less in the Summer
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to make the most of your summer while still staying on top of work? Heather shares her experience of adopting a two-day workweek this summer, ...
61: How Low Ticket Products Led to a Million-Dollar Business with Kati Kiefer
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kati Kiefer’s blog, TrueMoneySaver.com, helps families pay off debt without feeling deprived. She and her husband paid off $60,000 of debt in 3 year...
60: Overcoming Early Tech Struggles with Meagan Bukowski
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meagan Bukowski went from engineer to college instructor to now a multi-six figure online business owner, as well as a homeschool mom to her two kids....
59: How to Create and Launch Your First Freebie
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been around here a while, you're likely aware of the importance of building an email list and using a freebie to incentivize peo...
58: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a New Business Owner
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who is going to purchase a product from me? Why am I putting myself out there like this? I am just a fraud.Imposter syndrome is real, but so is your...
57: Transforming a Passion Project into a Decade-Long Business with Linda Kardamis
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Kardamis taught middle school math before being led to become the founder of Teach 4 the Heart - a website centered on providing practical advic...
56: What to Send to Your Email List
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By now you’re probably aware that building and nurturing an email list is important for the growth and stability of your online business. But what s...
55: 4 Ways to Monetize Your Online Business (+ Which Option is Best!)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to turn your teacher biz into a profitable venture? Hit play and learn the four main ways to monetize an online business! From paid ads and spon...
54: Slowly Transitioning from Teacher to Full-Time Business Owner with Laura Kebart
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Kebart leverages her 20+ years of classroom teaching experience and instructional coaching systems to serve busy middle school English Language ...
53: How Digital Products Transformed Her Online Business with Tammy Overhoff
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Overhoff, a seasoned food blogger and digital product expert, began her journey in 2011 with the Organize Yourself Skinny blog. Since then, she ...
52: 4 Strategies for Starting Your Teacher Biz This Summer
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer break is the perfect time to finally start your teacher biz! Get ready to kickstart your business journey with these four actionable strategies...
51: Creating a Work Schedule that Revolves Around Your Life
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Juggling work and personal life can be quite the circus act! However, Heather has found a few tricks that can really help in managing the chaos. She s...
50: How a Digital Product Shop Can Change Your Business with Monica Froese
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Froese holds an MBA in finance and marketing and is a digital shop coach for small business owners and host of the popular podcast, Empowered B...
49: Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action in Your Business
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does this happen to you → You get stuck in a cycle of thinking and trying to have the perfect plan before you actually take action on anything? If s...
48: The Power of Listening to Your Audience with Katie Azevedo
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Azevedo, M.Ed., is the founder of SchoolHabits LLC, and the creator of the Executive Function Journal. She is a private executive function coach...
47: How to Show Up Consistently in Your Business
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consistency is key! As a business owner, showing up consistently is so important for building credibility with your audience. It helps build trust, es...
46: Social Media Strategies for Beginners
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Teacher Biz Podcast, Heather shares her free and effective social media strategies for growing your online business! Learn how ...
45: What if Your Product (or Business) Has Already Been Done Before?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling like your idea isn’t worthwhile because someone else has already created a similar product or business? Don't let comparison st...
44: Creating an Evergreen Online Course with Lisa Marker Robbins
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since 1999 Lisa Marker Robbins has supported thousands of students as an independent college counselor. In 2010, she doubled down specifically on coll...
43: Starting an Online Teacher Biz (Answering Listener Questions!)
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for answers to your burning questions about starting an online teacher business? Don’t miss this episode of The Teacher Biz Podcast where He...
42: Making a MUCH Greater Impact Beyond the Classroom (24,000+ Students) with Carlin Liborio
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As an experienced educator, Carlin Liborio has been teaching grades K-6, coaching teachers, and writing curriculum for 17 years in 3 different countri...
41: 3 Strategies for Adjusting When Things Don't Go as Planned
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life doesn't always go according to plan, especially when running an online business! In this episode, Heather shares the challenges she faced du...
40: Taking Small Steps Towards Big Goals with Ruth Soukup
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup is dedicated to helping women everywhere create a life they love. She is the host of the wildly popular ...
39: Copywriting and Quiz Strategy for Online Businesses with Lindsay Roberts
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Roberts is a dynamic Quiz Funnel Strategist committed to putting more money into the hands of more female founders, one quiz funnel at a time....
38: A Teacher Biz Student’s Journey to Tutoring Freedom with Lynn Ash
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Disclaimer: this episode includes mentions of the Parkland High School shooting which may be distressing to some individuals*Lynn Ash is a seasoned e...
37: The 4 Foundational Pieces Your Business NEEDS to Make Money
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a teacher, it's common to leave money on the table when starting an online business. But by focusing on product creation, building an email li...
36: Creating Effective Sales Pages That Drive Conversions with Bob Sparkins of Leadpages
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Sparkins, the Manager of Partnerships and Education at Leadpages, made the leap from being a high school history teacher to working in the online ...
35: How to Choose the Right Business Mentor or Teacher
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting an online business can be overwhelming, especially if you're trying to figure it out on your own. That's why finding a mentor or te...