Teacher Take the Lead
A Podcast for Teacher Entrepreneurs
The teacher entrepreneur’s podcast for productivity, marketing, and mindset strategies.
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.
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.
Episode 30: How to Design a Customer Journey
Did you know that marketing is basically like being a travel agent for your customers as they experience your brand? In this podcast episode, we talk about how to design a customer journey as you create opportunities for your audience to know, like, and trust you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode #25: How to Conduct Market Research for Your Teacher Business
There’s a way to find out exactly what your clients and customers want to buy from you. In this episode, I’m sharing my process for learning the needs and wants of your audience so that your business speaks their language.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 18: 3 Systems You Need in Your Business to Work Smarter, Not Harder
What productivity tools do you use to run your online business? In this podcast episode I share my five favorite productivity tools and how I use them in my business to generate content for social media, pinterest, email marketing, blog posts, and podcasts.
Episode 17: My Top Five Productivity Tools that I Use in My Business
What productivity tools do you use to run your online business? In this podcast episode I share my five favorite productivity tools and how I use them in my business to generate content for social media, pinterest, email marketing, blog posts, and podcasts.
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
Episode 15: Why I Decided to Start a Business and How You Can Too
Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher entrepreneur? In this podcast episode I share why I decided to start a business and how my background in teaching equipped me for the skills I would need to create systems, create digital products and even use affective marketing. If you've ever thought about starting a business, or if you have one already, this podcast episode is for you.
How to Use Time Blocking to Build a Workflow in Your Business
Do checklists overwhelm you? When I use checklists, they usually leave me stressed out and unproductive which is why I prefer time-blocking. Time-blocking is time centered and focuses on quality over quality. When I focus on the quality of time I am able to apply to a project or a task, it helps me accomplish more than I would have if I were following a list. Focusing on the value of your time is greater than focusing on the output of your time overall. In this podcast episode, I teach you how to use time blocking as a strategy to improve your productivity overtime.