The Instructor

It's an instructor podcast first as I'm joined by Chris Bensted, G Sabini-Roberts and Robin Jakumeit for my first ever podcast four way!

In the episode we talk about the Queer Box and the DITC, discussing why they decided to team up and why the Queer Box is a must for all driving instructors. 

We also look at some of the changes already taking place within the driving instructor industry and what we can do to better facilitate those changes. These include companies like GoRoadie giving people the option to select pronouns on their new diary management system and driving instructors adding LGTBQ+ flags to their websites. 

And if you hang about to the end, you get to hear me go a quite an impressive rant! 

You can follow the Queer Box on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thequeerbox

Or check out the Website here: https://thequeerbox.co.uk/

But if you're a driving instructor, head over to the DITC here: https://theditc.co.uk/ as you'll get quite an impressive discount as a DITC member. 

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And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

GoRoadie have been creating a brand new diary app for driving instructors and we're joined by Michael Carr who tells us all about it. The app has some great features, is quick and efficient to use and everything can be done via the app. No need to switch between apps and browsers. GoRoadie Pro also has a fantastic price structure and has a month's free trial. 

I've had the pleasure of playing with this app for a while now and I'm thoroughly impressed. It's a must for all driving instructors. It has all the simplicity and ease of a paper diary, while delivering all the features of an online one. If you're an ADI, check out the free trial. 

To check out and download the app, head here: https://www.goroadie.com/pro

You can find more about GoRoadie and all their excellent products here:

Website - https://www.goroadie.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/goroadieuk/

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more...

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For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more!

You can contact us or follow us on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinstructorpodcast

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

As a bonus episode to season one, I decided to takeover my own show and share my thoughts on podcasting, the excellent guests that joined me and the industry as a whole. 

I hope that by listening you can take some inspiration and go create something you enjoy. 

But, to help steer this ship and avoid too much rambling, I asked a very special guest to join me a my guest host for the show, and luckily for me the wonderful Emma Morgan agreed. 

You can check out Emma's own podcast here: https://anchor.fm/emma-morgan8/episodes/Driving--Films-and-a-Shark---Terry-Cook-e112ri2/a-a5jiq9j

Find her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazyexclub

Or Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/329712251461166

Chris Bensted of the DITC was also kind enough to send in a final segment saying a few kind words and sharing his thoughts. You can fan all the information for the DITC here: https://linktr.ee/TheDITC

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more...

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For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more!

You can contact us or follow us on social media:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Want to build a BETTER business, one where you feel like you're in control of the path you're on and where you're headed?

There's no better feeling than seeing yourself make progress in your business every week. 

This week we're joined by Dino Tartaglia as we discuss the importance of treating your business as a business, taking the best approach to marketing and who to assess your prices - tip, you can probably increase them!

Check out The Excellerator, our coaching programme that helps you take the right steps at the right time, to continuously improve yourself and your profits. 

https://www.successengineers.co/Excellerator_Founders_1

You can also find Dino on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DinoLTartaglia

YouTube - https://www.successengineers.co/youtube

Website - www.successengineers.co

And be sure to check out his podcast - https://www.successengineers.co/BB2BB_Podcast

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For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more!

You can contact us or follow us on social media:

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Every Day Without A Road Death. That's the aim of the acronym ProjectEDWARD and I'm joined by its creator, James Luckhurst who shares the goals behind the project and what they are doing to help make roads safer. 

James also discusses his new podcast, which you can find at https://projectedward.org/ or by searching on your platform of choice. 

You can follow ProjectEDWARD on social media via:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEDWARDRoadSafety

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ProjectEdward

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/projectedward/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectedward/

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more...

Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301

For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more!

You can contact us or follow us on social media:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Hayley Field joins us in this episode to provide some wonderful insights into how entrepreneurs, business owners and, in particular, driving instructors can improve their health. She offers some top advice on what to eat and when, why we should make sure we stay hydrated and why there's always room for a Mars bar! 

Hayley also explains the importance of steps and how we can fit them into our daily routines. 

You can get more access to Hayley via:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/foodninjatv

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iamthefoodninja

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamthefoodninja

We're joined once again by Chris Bensted of the DITC, catching us up with all the latest news from the ADI world, including the recent survey sent out by the DVSA which you can access here - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ADI_Restart2021

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

In this episode we get some brilliant words of wisdom for marketing expert Amanda Leek. We discuss the importance of building relationships and trust. We talk about how what we say online can affect the type of person that inquires with us. We also speak about the importance of reviews.  

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more...

Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301

For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more!

You can contact us or follow us on social media:

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Today we're joined by fellow driving instrcutor and podcaster Mick Knowles, who give us a wonderful insght into his past and how that shaped him. He also shares how he uses his past experoences to his advantages in his current endevours. 

Mick shares some great stories around how he's helped people learm to drive that other instructors had simply given up on.He also has some words of wisdom for anyone looking to start a new venture. 

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more...

Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301

For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more!

You can contact us or follow us on social media:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

A special bonus episode provided by Chris Bensted of the DITC where he relays the Q&A he undertook with NASP. Some of the topics covered were:

The lack of practical test availability.

Changes to the theory test booking system.

The pressure on ADI's. 

Intensive course providers.

Standard check timings. 

Cancellation apps. 

Vocational testing. 

If you need to contact the DVSA the best emails to use are:

General ADI/PDI enquireries - [email protected]

To request your crystal report - [email protected]

You can also find the DITC at https://theditc.co.uk/ and you can find NASP at https://n-a-s-p.co.uk/

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more...

Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301

For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more!

You can contact us or follow us on social media:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/

Recording podcasts is super fun! Especially when you have someone as enthusiastic as Chris Brooker who joins me on this episode to discuss confidence and comfort zones. 

Chris is a comedian, compere and wrestling promo coach, and shares stories of how he found the courage to change career course during the pandemic. He talks about overcoming impostor syndrome and failure. Chris also explains how he reasoned with himself to put up his prices and gives an impassioned speech on how he takes time to stop and be grateful that people value him enough to pay for his services.

You can find Chris on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBrookerMan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrookerman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrookerMan

For more information on The Instructor Podcast visit https://www.theinstructorpodcast.com/ here you'll find guest profiles, spotlighted episodes, blogs access to The Instructor Podcast Premium, previous episodes and more...

Join The Instructor Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4791266350902301

For additional content early and ad free, be sure to check out our Patreon feed: https://www.patreon.com/theinstructor - Here you'll find bonus shows and more!

You can contact us or follow us on social media:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cook-5233b719a/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_instructor_pod/

And be sure to check out the DITC - https://theditc.co.uk/