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This week on The Pit Pony Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Grant Decker – a former teacher whose love for music led him to open his own record shop. After years in the classroom, supporting students with complex needs, Grant realised it was time for a change.
In this episode, he shares his inspiring journey from education to entrepreneurship, the challenges of balancing work and family, and how he built a thriving business from his passion for vinyl.
Thinking about your own exit strategy?
Grant’s story is proof that it can be done!
Useful links :
https://linktr.ee/vinylshakedownrecords
https://www.facebook.com/vinylshakedown
https://www.instagram.com/vinylshakedown
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P.S. Big shoutout to our sponsors, the National Teaching & Advisory Service (NT&AS), who do incredible work supporting children who aren't in mainstream education. They provide one-to-one teaching, working with young people who need that extra bit of care, whether they're in foster care, have additional needs, or just need help getting back on track. If you're a teacher looking for a change but still want to make a difference, they are always on the lookout for passionate educators. Check out ntas.org.uk and see how you can get involved!
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If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help (click to access their webpages):
- Education Support
- The Samaritans
- Mind
- Andy's Man Club
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By Sharon Cawley and Sarah DunwoodThis week on The Pit Pony Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Grant Decker – a former teacher whose love for music led him to open his own record shop. After years in the classroom, supporting students with complex needs, Grant realised it was time for a change.
In this episode, he shares his inspiring journey from education to entrepreneurship, the challenges of balancing work and family, and how he built a thriving business from his passion for vinyl.
Thinking about your own exit strategy?
Grant’s story is proof that it can be done!
Useful links :
https://linktr.ee/vinylshakedownrecords
https://www.facebook.com/vinylshakedown
https://www.instagram.com/vinylshakedown
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
P.S. Big shoutout to our sponsors, the National Teaching & Advisory Service (NT&AS), who do incredible work supporting children who aren't in mainstream education. They provide one-to-one teaching, working with young people who need that extra bit of care, whether they're in foster care, have additional needs, or just need help getting back on track. If you're a teacher looking for a change but still want to make a difference, they are always on the lookout for passionate educators. Check out ntas.org.uk and see how you can get involved!
Send us a message.
Buy Us a Coffee ☕️
Loving the Pit Pony Podcast?
If our episodes have inspired, supported, or entertained you, we’d be so grateful for your support! We’ve set up a Buy Me a Coffee page where you can make a small donation to help keep the podcast running.
Every contribution goes toward production costs, ensuring we can continue sharing these powerful stories.
https://buymeacoffee.com/thepitponyclub
Voice Message Us:
You can send us a voice message EASILY, whether it be a question, comment, review or anything you like! And if we like it, we'll feature your message on an upcoming episode.
https://www.speakpipe.com/pitponypodcast
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help (click to access their webpages):
- Education Support
- The Samaritans
- Mind
- Andy's Man Club
Join Us:
- Hit subscribe to the Pit Pony Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes – we’ve got some brilliant stories coming up from teachers wh...