Are you considering what you can do to make a little extra money on the side while impacting people in the world of education? In this episode, Dr. Will digs deep into how to build a business that makes an impact as an educator. He encourages you to find a topic that you're good at and passionate about so that you can focus on developing your business around that topic. Dr. Will advises teachers to take advantage of every PD (professional development) opportunity that is available to them in order to broaden their skills and knowledge. Let’s dive in! 

Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K-12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped schools leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. 

Key Highlights: 

[00:01 - 09:05] Opening Segment

• How to build a business that makes an impact as an educator

• Dr. Will's background in education and experience as an instructional technologist

• How it has helped him to create his edupreneur journey

 [09:06 - 17:19] Creating a Successful Business as an Educator

• Edupreneurs need to find a passion and purpose for their business

• The guide you should follow when starting your business.

• Successful edupreneurs use what they know and what they're successful within the classroom within their businesses

• Build a methodology around your business so that it can be replicated and scaled 

[17:20 - 25:46] Zone In and Utilize Your Strategies

• Zone in on the strategies that work best for you and  use those to achieve results

• Be present and network at educational conferences so that people can learn about you and your work

• Create content so that people can learn more about what you do and how it can help them

• The importance of sharing what you're doing and networking

 [25:47- 34:08] Closing Segment

• Don't compare yourself to other people and make sure you're bringing value

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