Teacher Take the Lead

A Podcast for Teacher Entrepreneurs

 The teacher entrepreneur’s podcast for productivity, marketing, and mindset strategies.

Marketing, Business, Content Creation Grace Marie Griffith Marketing, Business, Content Creation Grace Marie Griffith

Episode 34: Four Misconceptions about Teacher Businesses

Do you feel stuck when it comes to deciding on the direction of your business? Maybe you have an idea of what you want your business to look like, but you haven’t really seen it done before and you’re not really sure if you can pull it off? When I was introduced to the expansive teacher entrepreneur community online, I noticed that I had misconceptions about teacher businesses that were keeping me stuck. These are misconceptions that I see other teacher business owners struggling with and I think they keep many teacher business owners from moving forward in their business. In this episode, I want to share four common misconceptions and help us re-conceptualize these factors when it comes to teacher entrepreneurship. My hope is that at the end of this episode you feel equipped to not only start your teacher business but also empowered to take it to the next level.

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Episode 33: 5 Ways to Repurpose Content

Content repurposing is more than just a time-saving strategy. It helps you make the most of your quality content so that it can serve your audience in a variety of ways.

There are LOTS of ways to repurpose content and it’s not just as simple as reusing it. In this podcast episode, I’m going to step you through 5 ways to repurpose content creatively so it repositions your quality work for your audience on a variety of platforms.

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Episode 32: How to Find Community as an Online Business Owner

Building online friendships can be difficult. But it is a skill worth practicing because having an online community is not only good for you, but it’s also good for your business.

Business friends give you accountability, momentum, and confidence. They give you space to talk about your business and give you helpful feedback.

In this podcast episode I share how to find people to connect with online, where to connect with them, and how to develop and nurture those friendships so that you have a network of support to receive and contribute to.

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Episode 31: How to Avoid Content Creation Burnout

Is it possible to create quality content that stands out in saturated online spaces without burning out? In this episode, we talk about how to curating your content consumption, setting the right expectations, and having specific goals can help you find productivity in your content creation without the exhaustion.

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Episode 29: Blog, Podcast, or YouTube Channel?

A blog, podcast, or YouTube channel can be a powerful marketing tool for your business. But how do you know which one is right for you? In this episode I share three factors to consider as you’re choose a content marketing platform to ensure that it’s effective for your business.

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Episode 28: How to Design Your Course Curriculum

You have an idea for a course with lots of valuable content to share. But how do you design your information into a curriculum that provides transformation for your students? In this episode, Megan Kensington shares how to validate your course idea, determine what content to include in your course versus what content to share for free, and how you structure your program so that your students are successful.

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Episode #27: How Your Thinking Patterns Affect Your Business

Your mind is valuable real estate for your business and the thoughts you entertain can have lasting effects on your business growth. But there’s more to cultivating a healthy mindset than thinking positively. In this episode we dive into how to protect and nurture your entrepreneurial mindset so that you can lead your business to success.

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Episode #26: How to Represent Your Brand with Graphic Design

Did you know that the colors you use to display your products and images can communicate a lot about about your business? Graphic design plays a big role in how you communicate your personality, values, professionalism, and overall brand to your customers. In this episode, Stacy shares how to leverage graphic design to strategically represent your brand and create a professional and cohesive look across your online platforms.

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Episode #24: How to Set Goals that You Can Actually Achieve

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.

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Episode #23: How to Validate a Business Idea

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. 

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Episode #22: How to Position Yourself as a Leader Online

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.

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Episode #21: How to Start and Organize Your Podcast

Have you thought about starting a podcast? In this podcast episode I interview Dr. Brittany Rincon about practical tips and tricks for starting a podcast and how to build systems for your podcast content.

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Episode #20: How to Grow and Nurture Your Email List

Do you have an email list? If you have an online business, email can be one of the most effective methods of marketing to your audience. In this podcast episode I share practical ways that you can grow your email list and how you can build systems for engaging with your email list on a consistent basis.

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Episode #19: How to Confront Perfectionism as an Entrepreneur

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.

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Episode 16: 3 Mindset Shifts Every Entrepreneur Needs to Make When Starting a Business

Do you ever think that there's nothing new that you can offer in a business? Are you worried that you won't have the time? In this podcast episode I talk about common reasons why many teachers prolong their decision to start a business and share 3 mindset shifts that have to happen to ensure success. We talk about why new is overrated, why time management can make or break your business, and why to nurturing a relationship with failure is so important on your journey toward business success

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