Teacher Take The Lead

Have you ever had an amazing idea, maybe for a digital resource, a service or even an entire business and put in the work to make that idea come to life only to discover that when it was time to sell, nobody was ready to buy it?

If so, it was probably because you missed a really important step of the product creation process. One that can actually make or break your business success overall. 

In this episode we’re going to talk about all things market research, what it is, how to utilize it, and ways to gather market research so that when it’s time for you to sell your products and services, you know what your people want and that they are ready to buy what you have to sell.

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Take my Quiz to Find your Ideal Type of Marketing System

If you’re wondering what a marketing system could look like for you, I made a quiz to help you make decisions about marketing for your teacher business. Marketing is how to get the word out about what you have to sell, and that process looks different for everyone. So if you’re not sure what platforms you should be using or how much marketing you should be doing, head over to gracemariegriffith.com/marketingquiz and answer ten questions about your business.

Goal setting is a powerful exercise but how do you set them in a way so that you can actually achieve them? You’ve probably heard that it's important to dream big and set high expectations for yourself. But let’s be honest, without the right structure and support around those plans it can lead to a lot of discouragement and disappointment. So how do you design your goals with actionable steps that you know you can achieve? In this episode I share my framework for setting goals in a way that gives you nitty gritty action steps so that your vision can become a reality.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

• How to Clarify Your Purpose - Understanding what you want and what your goal is for.

• How to Define your Path - What are the specific steps you need to take to get to where you are going.

• How to Identify Your Patterns. - The obstacles that we face need to be identified in order for us to understand how to deal with them.

1. How to Position Yourself for Success - What support do you need to reach your goal?

Action Steps:

Pick one of these areas to apply toward your goal setting:

1. Purpose - define what you want.

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If you’d like support with building your online presence with consistency, schedule a discovery call with me and we can chat about if one of my coaching programs would be a good fit for you to help you in your business journey.

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If you have a business idea but haven’t put it into action yet, chances are, you are still not sure if it’s viable. You might be wondering...will people be interested? Is it going to be worth the time and effort I’m wanting to put into it? Do I have what it takes to make it worth my time and energy? If this is you, you’re not alone. It’s normal to have a sense of doubt when you’re considering stepping out to start a business. In this podcast episode, we’re talking about four things to think about when you’re starting a business and how to validate your idea before moving forward. 

Here are the highlights of this episode:

1. 1. How to look at GAPS to identify needs - How to identify the problem that your business can solve.

• How to identify what kind of GUIDANCE your audience will need in order to realize that you have a solution for them - and how that will affect your business idea.

• How to evaluate your business’ capacity for GROWTH in order to make decisions about how to spend your time, money and energy.

Action Steps:

1. Look at the gap or a need that is really obvious to you and find someone with a different perspective of that gap. Talk to them about it and be curious.

Schedule a discovery call with me!

In this podcast episode, I mentioned  that establishing an online presence with consistency is something that I incorporate in my coaching program. If you’d like support with building your online presence with consistency, schedule a discovery call with me and we can chat about if one of my coaching programs would be a good fit for you to help you in your business journey.

Click here to download your time blocking resource to help you get started with using this time management tool today!

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:

This is Marketing by Seth Godin

Episode #22 How to Position Yourself as a Leader Online

Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz

Think Again by Adam Grant

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Do you have an online presence? What I mean by that is, do you publish video, audio or written information online so that your customers and clients can find you to learn from you? Becoming a leader online means that you have to position yourself for others to follow you and earn their trust by speaking to common problems and sharing knowledge about that industry consistently. In this podcast episode, we’re going to dive into how to establish yourself as a leader in the online space by listening to your audience, building your credibility, and sharing your knowledge in a consistent way where your audience is ready and waiting to listen to you.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

1. 1. How to listen to your audience  - Where to go online to conduct market research to learn about your audience’s common struggles and pain points.

• How to choose a platform and type of content to communicate to your audience  - so that they are easily engaged and are more likely to respond to you.

Action Steps:

Build a system for how you position yourself online doing the things we talked about today:

1. Establish a routine for listening - every week, set a timer for 10 - 15 minutes and read questions and comments in facebook groups, book reviews, or youtube videos.

Schedule a discovery call with me!

In this podcast episode, I mentioned  that establishing an online presence with consistency is something that I incorporate in my coaching program. If you’d like support with building your online presence with consistency, schedule a discovery call with me and we can chat about if one of my coaching programs would be a good fit for you to help you in your business journey.

Click here to download your time blocking resource to help you get started with using this time management tool today!

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Forbes Article 

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Have you thought about starting a podcast? In this episode, I interview Dr. Brittany Rincon and talk about strategies and tips for overcoming the overwhelm around starting a podcast and setting up systems that can help you get organized and stay consistent. We also get into how her education leadership journey led to starting a podcasting business where she now helps women business owners start their own podcasts so they can build their visibility and brand. 

Here are the highlights of this episode:

• Brittany shares about her journey through educational leadership and how that led to getting her doctorate and starting her business.

Action Steps:

If you want more resources about how you can start a podcast, Brittany has a free guide that you can download that will help you get started. 

Download Brittany’s free guide “5 Steps to Starting a Podcast”

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Follow Dr. Brittany Rincon on instagram @brittrincon

Check out her website brittanyrincon.com for more resources and the podcast courses she mentioned in this episode.

Download Brittany’s free guide “5 Steps to Starting a Podcast”

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Do you have an email list? If you have an online business, you need to be intentional about growing your email list and emailing your list regularly with quality and substantial content. Email marketing is one of the most effective strategies for selling your digital products and services but to do that you need to focus on serving your audience. In this podcast episode, I share different opportunities you should be taking advantage of to grow your email list, what to say in your emails, and how to build a system for emailing your list consistently so that you build loyal readers that become customers.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

1. How do I convince my audience to sign up for my email list? - I share strategies for how to pitch your lead magnet to your audience on social media.

Action Steps:

1.  First decide on a schedule for how often you will email your list, whether that’s once a month, once a week, or twice a week. Make sure that it is a feasible schedule so that you can stay consistent.

1. Then, decide on three types of emails with substantial content that you can send to your list - and start brainstorming ideas for topics that you can send them. 

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Convertkit.com (affiliate link)

Flodesk.com (affiliate link)

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Do you struggle with perfectionism? If so, you’re not alone. Perfectionism is common among many teachers and teacher entrepreneurs. However it is something to be aware of because left unmanaged, it can interfere with your success. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing with you three ways you can avoid perfectionism and take action where your time and attention matter most.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

These are things that you should be doing regardless of what stage your business is in.

1. Set Deadlines  - Deadlines can hold you accountable and keep you from overthinking.

Action Steps:

1. I want you to think about a goal you have for your business - one that intimidates you. And I want you to map out three small steps to get you there. Pick one of those steps and set a deadline towards that goal.

Click here to download your time blocking resource to help you get started with using this time management tool today!

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Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode #1 - How I Leave School by 3:45 Every Day with My To-Do List Done

Episode #14 - How to Use Time-Blocking to Build a Workflow in Your Business

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What does success look like for you in your business? What does growth mean for you? If you’re a teacher entrepreneur, it’s important to establish clear goals to direct your time and energy because without a specific objective it can be difficult to know where your time is best spent. In this podcast episode, I share three systems you need in your business to work smarter, not harder, so that you can scale your business strategically and sustainably.

Here are the highlights of this episode:

These are things that you should be doing regardless of what stage your business is in.

1. Visibility System - How people learn about your business whether that's your store on Teachers Pay Teachers store, your course, or coaching services.

Action Steps:

1. Choose one platform where you have visibility - besides yout store and website - that could be your blog/youtube channel/social media and take action by sharing about your business

Send me a DM and tell me what you noticed! I’d love to hear how your strategy is affecting your content.

Sign up for Systems Strategy Coaching

Are you wanting to set up some systems in your teacher business this summer so that when the Fall rolls around you can continue to not only run but grow your business?  

Ready to get your business off the ground but the pieces that you need to make it grow seem time consuming and overwhelming?

If so, I want to tell you about my program for teacher entrepreneurs that opened this week!

Systems Strategy Coaching is my group coaching program where I take a small group of teacher entrepreneurs through a 5 week process of building content creation and marketing systems that position their businesses for growth and protect them from burnout. 

In our coaching sessions cover topics like 

• mindset shifts that are holding you back from taking the next step,

Plus you’ll get templates and bonuses that my former clients rave about.

Click here to fill out an interest form ASAP. There are limited spots available and doors close this week. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity and find out what this program can do for you and your business. I hope to see you there!

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Episode #4 - How to Confront Imposter Syndrome and Use It to your Advantage

If you’re a teacher entrepreneur it’s likely that your business is a side hustle and comes alongside your teaching career which means that those precious hours during the week that you get to work on your business are extremely valuable. Productivity and time management are really important pieces of the side hustle life and there are some great tools out there to help you stay organized and get stuff done. In this episode, I’m going to share my five favorite productivity tools, what I use them for, and how they can support you in your business. 

Here are the highlights of this episode:

In this episode I talk about:

• Why productivity tools do not create your systems

Sign up for the FREE Teacherpreneur Systems Challenge - June 14th-16th

Thinking about starting a business this summer? Or maybe you’re ready to level up the systems in your current teacher business?  This challenge is for you. Each day we’ll talk about a different strategy you can use to maximize the valuable time you have to spend in your business.  

We’ll cover :

• How to mind map your content for your blog, podcast, Pinterest posts and social media, 

You’ll get:

• A Free Digital Workbook

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Did you know that your mindset can be what makes or breaks a business? Many capable and highly qualified teachers prolong their decision to start a business or decide against it altogether because of self doubt, fear, and a lack of confidence.  Today on the podcast, I’m sharing with you three mindset shifts that I had to make when I started my business and that are important to continue to confront as a business owner. 

Here are the highlights of this episode:

We’ll talk about: 

• Why new is overrated

Sign up for the FREE Teacherpreneur Systems Challenge - June 14th-16th

Thinking about starting a business this summer? Or maybe you’re ready to level up the systems in your current teacher business?  This challenge is for you. Each day we’ll talk about a different strategy you can use to maximize the valuable time you have to spend in your business.  

We’ll cover :

• How to mind map your content for your blog, podcast, Pinterest posts and social media, 

You’ll get:

• A Free Digital Workbook

You are not going to want to miss out on this free opportunity to meet and learn from other teacherpreneurs. Sign up today!

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