The Teacher Biz Podcast
Episodes
34: Leaving Teaching for an Online Business
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt trapped within the walls of your classroom, wondering if there's another way to use your teaching skills? If so, you're n...
33: Challenges and Rewards of Running a Brick and Mortar Business with Michele Caruana
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Caruana is a former corporate marketer turned entrepreneur who specializes in helping people create indoor play spaces as physical brick and m...
32: Strategies for Building a Business with Limited Time (BTS of Heather’s Daily Routine)
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding time to pursue your passions and build a business can seem like an impossible task, especially if you have a demanding schedule and limited fr...
31: Making an Impact as an Introverted Online Business Owner with Julia Levine
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Levine teaches introverted entrepreneurs how to start a podcast and expand their reach without social media. After spending 12 years as an eleme...
30: How to Strategically Plan for the New Year
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new opportunities! Kickstart 2024 with a plan in place for checking off your goals list. Heather breaks down her planning process and shares...
29: Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heather reflects on 2023 and shares her accomplishments and insights into how she achieved her three main goals for the year; stabilize Kindergarten R...
28: Lessons Learned from a Failed Business
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heather shares her personal journey of starting her first online business, a budget blog called Happy Humble Home, which ultimately did not achieve th...
27: How to Navigate December as an Online Business Owner
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
December can be a tricky time for online business owners. With most products being digital and not easily wrapped up and put under the tree, it can be...
26: Teacher Biz Startup Costs: Breaking Down Initial Investments
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business can be intimidating, especially when it comes to investing your hard-earned money. However, building an online business is much mo...
25: Balancing the Classroom and an Online Teacher Business with Bryson Tarbet
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bryson Tarbet is a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He started That Music Teacher, LLC with the goal of sharing di...
24: Tips for a Successful Black Friday Sale
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the simple steps to create a successful Black Friday promotion for your teacher business! Heather shares her perspective on the importance of...
23: Simple Marketing Strategies that Convert with Kerry Beck
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry Beck helps moms (or dads or any adult) find ways to make money online. This enables moms to give their kids a solid financial education by choos...
22: Building Relationships with your Online Community
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People connect with people, not polished robots.If you’re struggling to build a community and create deeper relationships with your customers, this ...
21: Creating a Flexible Work-Life Balance as a Virtual Assistant with Anna Schild
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Schild is a content repurposing virtual assistant (VA) and the host of the Content and Chill podcast. She started her VA business after working a...
20: From Stressed-Out Special Ed Teacher to Online Dyslexia Educator with Jennie Sjursen
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie Sjursen is a former special education teacher who turned her passion for helping dyslexic students into a private dyslexia practice called Lite...
19: 3 Strategies to Boost the Profit Potential of Your Teacher Business
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a former teacher, Heather knows the feeling of being trapped in a job and wanting more. By leveraging her teacher skills and the internet, she has ...
18: Learn the Power of Facebook Ads with Beth Anne Schwamberger
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Anne Schwamberger is the founder of Brilliant Business Moms. She's passionate about helping women to build their businesses in the margins, ...
17: How to Start Building Your Email List TODAY
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building an email list is not just about collecting email addresses. It's about building a community of potential customers who are genuinely int...
16: Why You Need to Grow An Email List From The Start
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding starting and growing an email list is a common mistake that a lot of new business owners make. Simply because they don’t realize how import...
15: All Roads Lead to Email List Building with Tracy Beavers
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As CEO and Founder of Tracy Beavers Coaching, Tracy has a proven track record in marketing, sales, and business growth. With 20 years experience, she ...
14: Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your First Digital Course
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Teacher Biz Podcast, Heather shares her experience of creating her very first digital course, Kindergarten Ready Roadmap, and t...
13: Why Digital Courses are Perfect for Teachers with Amy Porterfield
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Digital course expert, Amy Porterfield, joins the show to discuss why digital courses are so powerful for online businesses. Amy explains how digital ...
12: Creating a Digital Course
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you considered creating a digital course? As a teacher, it's the perfect way to share your knowledge and skills with a wider audience! Learn...
11: Teacher to Online Business Owner with JoAnn Crohn of No Guilt Mom
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JoAnn Crohn is the owner and founder of No Guilt Mom, the Balance VIP membership, and the host of the No Guilt Mom podcast. Through her business and p...
10: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Putting Yourself Out There
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling nervous about starting your own teacher biz? You're not alone! This episode acknowledges the normalcy of having doubts and limiting belie...
09: 8 Benefits of Starting an Online Teacher Biz
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to break free from the limitations of a teacher's salary? Learn how a teacher biz can open up new streams of income and give you th...
08: Building a Successful Screen-Free Business with Kailan Carr
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kailan Carr is the owner of Quiet Book Queen & Crafts in Between, a business that offers screen-free activities for kids. Her passion for screen-f...
07: Start Your Own Teacher Biz with These 3 Simple Steps!
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a teacher that’s eager to bring home additional money? Whether you are looking for a small side hustle or a full replacement of your teacher...
06: Evolving Your Online Teacher Business with Kelsey Sorenson
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After having a panic moment when she showed up to substitute teach a class and realized there was nothing for her to do, Kelsey Sorenson had the brigh...
05: 3 Strategies to Find Future Customers for Your Business
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 4, Heather explained the importance of selling your products on your own website versus selling on 3rd party platforms. This may have left ...
04: 3 Reasons to Sell Your Products on Your Own Website (not on TPT!)
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a great resource and obviously popular, however, it's not the most profitable way for someone to sell their own re...
03: Turning a Hobby into a Helpful Online Business with Erin Leonard
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Notice The Little Things - a blog that started as a non-business idea but eventually turned into a booming online business with multiple products. Lik...
02: Why Teachers are Perfect for Online Business
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about it, all businesses are solving a problem and bringing a solution to a customer. Have you ever thought of bringing a solution to s...
01: Turning Your Teaching Skills Into Profit
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Teacher Biz Podcast, Heather O'Donnell introduces herself and the purpose of the podcast, which is to help educators ...
Trailer: Welcome to The Teacher Biz Podcast
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! Welcome to The Teacher Biz Podcast with Heather O’Donnell. Each week, Heather shares strategies she’s used in her own online business ...