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What Makes a Pro?
Have you ever wondered what separates a ‘pro’ from an ‘amateur’? Join Neil today as he outlines his 12 ways to identify if you or your tutor is a professional or not. Neil discusses the importance of punctuality, how pros are constantly evolving and bettering themselves along with why to be considered a pro, you have to be in it for the long haul.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Pro’s are always on time. Punctuality is the politeness of kings and a professional shows up on time every time. When you hire a pro they will always show up and they will always be punctual. They know the value of both their own time and your time.
- Pro’s have got everything in order. They have everything they need at their fingertips. The work is important enough for the pro that they get organised and they stay organised. They know where stuff is and they can get hold of it quickly. By contrast, amateurs are disorganised and may potentially forget to bring things with them.
- Pros hold the frame. The frame of the interaction is the perspective from which the encounter is viewed. The pro will always control the frame of the interaction and they structure the whole of the session so they get the result they want. With amateurs, the direction could just go anywhere. There is no real sense of frame control and they often become easily distracted.
- Pro’s are always evolving. They work harder on themselves than they work in their job. They are always trying to do better, make things clearer and to teach a little better. They are often hell-bent on becoming better versions of themselves, it is endless and it is tireless. It becomes a lifelong journey of discovery for the pro. Amateurs settle, they tend to make changes only when they’re absolutely forced to.
- Pro’s are in it for the long haul, often for a lifetime. Pro’s will plan, think and act as though they are going to be in the business for the rest of their lives. Amateurs tend to be very short term based, they don’t have much of a plan and it is often just a stopgap for them. If you want to be a pro, figure out how to get into tutoring for the long haul and ensure you are enjoying it every single day.
BEST MOMENTS
“Pro’s have a space or a place where they do their magic.”
“Whoever controls the frame most strongly, will control the outcome of the interaction.”
“Pro’s would teach even if we weren't getting paid for it. To do it is its own reward and it is fun for us. Holidays and days off can seem like lost opportunities for us.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
- Listen to The Tutor Podcast on the Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tutor-podcast/id1369191372)!
- Build Your Online Course Week 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-online-course/id1369191372?i=1000477109724
ABOUT THE HOST
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!
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Have you ever wondered what separates a ‘pro’ from an ‘amateur’? Join Neil today as he outlines his 12 ways to identify if you or your tutor is a professional or not. Neil discusses the importance of punctuality, how pros are constantly evolving and bettering themselves along with why to be considered a pro, you have to be in it for the long haul.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Pro’s are always on time. Punctuality is the politeness of kings and a professional shows up on time every time. When you hire a pro they will always show up and they will always be punctual. They know the value of both their own time and your time.
- Pro’s have got everything in order. They have everything they need at their fingertips. The work is important enough for the pro that they get organised and they stay organised. They know where stuff is and they can get hold of it quickly. By contrast, amateurs are disorganised and may potentially forget to bring things with them.
- Pros hold the frame. The frame of the interaction is the perspective from which the encounter is viewed. The pro will always control the frame of the interaction and they structure the whole of the session so they get the result they want. With amateurs, the direction could just go anywhere. There is no real sense of frame control and they often become easily distracted.
- Pro’s are always evolving. They work harder on themselves than they work in their job. They are always trying to do better, make things clearer and to teach a little better. They are often hell-bent on becoming better versions of themselves, it is endless and it is tireless. It becomes a lifelong journey of discovery for the pro. Amateurs settle, they tend to make changes only when they’re absolutely forced to.
- Pro’s are in it for the long haul, often for a lifetime. Pro’s will plan, think and act as though they are going to be in the business for the rest of their lives. Amateurs tend to be very short term based, they don’t have much of a plan and it is often just a stopgap for them. If you want to be a pro, figure out how to get into tutoring for the long haul and ensure you are enjoying it every single day.
BEST MOMENTS
“Pro’s have a space or a place where they do their magic.”
“Whoever controls the frame most strongly, will control the outcome of the interaction.”
“Pro’s would teach even if we weren't getting paid for it. To do it is its own reward and it is fun for us. Holidays and days off can seem like lost opportunities for us.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
- Listen to The Tutor Podcast on the Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tutor-podcast/id1369191372)!
- Build Your Online Course Week 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-online-course/id1369191372?i=1000477109724
ABOUT THE HOST
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!
CONTACT METHOD
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