By Heather O’Donnell
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 to replace her teacher income
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The Engaging Early Learning Summit is officially underway! Get behind-the-scenes insight as Heather shares her experiences of launching her very first virtual summit. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of organizing the event, the strategies she used to attract speakers and attendees, and the benefits the summit brings to her business and community. She also explains why hosting a summit can be an excellent strategy for growing an email list, especially for newer businesses, and highlights the value of offering a free ticket option. Is a virtual summit right for your business? Tune in to learn more!
Key Takeaways:
Listen to Episode 3: Turning a Hobby into a Helpful Online Business with Erin Leonard
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Curious if Amy Porterfield’s online course, Digital Course Academy, is the next step for your business? Heather shares her reasoning for joining DCA (to overcome her fear of webinars!) and how it gave her the confidence to go from scared to making $24K from one launch! Learn the benefits of using webinars as an advanced sales strategy, the comfort of having step-by-step guidance from DCA, and the substantial revenue growth Heather achieved by implementing Amy's techniques. If the idea of showing up live on camera sounds scary, DCA can help! Hit play to learn more, and take action before the program's enrollment closes on Thursday, September 26th.
ENROLL NOW → teacherbiz.com/DCA
Key Takeaways:
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Heather introduces a simple, free, and effective strategy for building an email list that doesn't require paid ads or extensive content creation. This tactic focuses on leveraging the power of networking within the online business space to exchange freebies with like-minded business owners. Learn how the freebie swap works and how to go about finding your freebie swap partner. Whether your email list consists of just 100 subscribers or 1,000+ subscribers, this approach can be beneficial not only for gaining more subscribers but also for fostering supportive business relationships. Tune in to discover the full potential of the freebie swap strategy!
Key Takeaways:
Listen to Previous Episodes:
15: All Roads Lead to Email List Building with Tracy Beavers
16: Why You Need to Grow an Email List From the Start
17: How to Start Building Your Email List TODAY
28: Lessons Learned from a Failed Business
56: What to Send to Your Email List
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Imagine spending months creating a digital course, only to see it sit with zero sales. This can be disappointing and financially draining. The good news is that there's a smarter way to go about it! Heather shares a strategy to ensure that your digital course has customers before you create it, by pre-selling the course. The process involves outlining the course content, creating a sales page, and selling the course based on the promise of a live, interactive experience. Listen now and get started on your course creation journey today!
Join Amy Porterfield’s Course Confident Bootcamp
Key Takeaways:
Connect With Heather:
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Tracey Albrecht started Soapbox Studio in 1997 to offer high-quality graphic design services to the local community businesses in a physical studio in the suburbs of Chicago. Today, any business owner, regardless of location, can access their high-quality graphic design services. The small but highly skilled team, with a combined experience of 50 years, is adept at design, color, and creativity, ensuring that your design needs are in capable hands.
Tracey chats about the key parts of nailing your business branding, like picking out a logo, deciding on fonts, and making sure everything looks professional. She also gives advice on selecting a color palette that will resonate with your ideal customers, DIY tips for making your own logo, and how important it is to keep all your business materials looking consistent. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your brand identity, this conversation is a must listen!
Connect with Tracey Albrecht:
Soapbox Studio: soapboxstudio.com
Soapbox Subscribed: soapboxstudio.com/subscribed
Free Brainstorming Guide: thelogorx.com/brainstormingguide
Key Takeaways:
Connect With Heather:
https://teacherbiz.com/about/
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Heather addresses a common mistake that many new online business owners make - the mismanagement of their time. They end up running in circles, trying to do all of the things they don't even need to be doing yet. Don’t let this be you! In this episode, Heather outlines a step-by-step strategy for effectively managing time in the early stages of business (and it’s not on social media!). From creating a product and setting up a sales page to gradually growing an email list, she breaks down EXACTLY what to focus on to set yourself up for success. Tune in, put your blinders on, and focus on your next best move!
Key Takeaways:
Mentioned in the Episode:
#04: 3 Reasons to Sell Your Products on Your Own Website (not on TPT!)
#17: How to Start Building Your Email List TODAY
#28: Lessons Learned from a Failed Business
#36: Creating Effective Sales Pages Using Leadpages with Bob Sparkins
#47: How to Show Up Consistently in Your Business
ThriveCart: Teacherbiz.com/ThriveCart
ConvertKit: Teacherbiz.com/ConvertKit
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Managing a small business while feeling under the weather is no easy feat! Learn how to adjust, pivot, and keep your business running smoothly even while taking time off. Heather shares how she was able to take the past week off while battling Covid, thanks to her small team and effective planning. The cool part…despite being sick, her business continued to generate income! Learn the importance of having a great team, batching work ahead of time, and setting up steady passive income streams to keep your business afloat when things get tough. Keep your business going strong, no matter what comes your way!
Key Takeaways:
Listen to Episode 47: How to Show Up Consistently in Your Business
Don’t forget to grab the FREE Teacher Biz Starter Guide!
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Looking to make the most of your summer while still staying on top of work? Heather shares her experience of adopting a two-day workweek this summer, balancing work and family life. Discover the five key strategies that have enabled her to work less yet still achieve her goals without unnecessary delays or stress. From placing big projects in other seasons of the year to batching work and being more efficient with time, Heather gives insights into how she manages her businesses while prioritizing time with her kids, and encourages others to adopt similar practices for a more relaxed summer!
Key Takeaways:
Listen to Episode 51: Creating a Work Schedule that Revolves Around Your Life
Connect With Heather:
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Kati Kiefer’s blog, TrueMoneySaver.com, helps families pay off debt without feeling deprived. She and her husband paid off $60,000 of debt in 3 years while homeschooling their four children and living on one income. She’s on a mission to empower moms to manage their finances effectively, teach families to live abundantly regardless of their income level, and inspire a generation of wise financial decision-makers!
Hear Kati’s online business journey which began in 2009 during the economic downturn, prompting her to explore couponing and share her money-saving tips with other moms. Kati shares her low-ticket product strategies, overcoming imposter syndrome, and navigating the ups and downs of online business, with advice for homeschool moms looking to start their own ventures. From homeschool mom to now a million-dollar business owner, Kati's journey is nothing short of inspiring!
Connect with Kati Kiefer:
Confidentmoneyclub.com
TrueMoneySaver.com
Key Takeaways:
Don’t forget to grab the FREE Teacher Biz Starter Guide!
teacherbiz.com/Start
Connect With Heather:
https://teacherbiz.com/about/
https://instagram.com/teacherbiz
Meagan Bukowski went from engineer to college instructor to now a multi-six figure online business owner, as well as a homeschool mom to her two kids. She is on a mission to help new entrepreneurs figure out the tech needed to make money online!
Meagan gives advice for overcoming hesitations with technology as a new business owner. She dives into the importance of simplifying tech choices, using dedicated tools for specific functions, and the value of Facebook ads for growth. She also shares her experience as a homeschooling mom and gives realistic advice on balancing business with family life. Don’t miss out on Meagan’s go-to tech tips! Learn how to efficiently integrate technology into your business operations from the very beginning.
Connect with Meagan Bukowski:
Build Your Website In 3 Days - Free mini course
Engineering Expectations
Wicked Easy Tech
Key Takeaways:
Don’t forget to grab the FREE Teacher Biz Starter Guide!
teacherbiz.com/Start
Connect With Heather:
https://teacherbiz.com/about/
https://instagram.com/teacherbiz
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