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This episode was inspired by one of my memebers inside of the Tutoring Growth Membership.  It's a question I get asked a lot, and this particular member asked me to share it on the podcast.  So here we are!

When starting a tutoring business, or any business for that matter, there are going to be challenges along the way, and in this episode I share with you some of the main challenges that I had and how I overcame them.

Hopefully you can learn from my journey (and mistakes) to get to your success quicker and easier!

 

If you have been considering starting your own tutoring business, but aren't sure how, book a free 'Half Hour Coaching Call' with myself and let's get the ball rolling.

 

 

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Natalie Hearn is the founder of Fundamental Literacy, a tutoring business that focuses on literacy from kindergarten to sixth grade. With a background in teaching, Natalie started her business in 2021 as a way to transition out of the classroom and have more control over her work. She offers one-on-one tutoring sessions, school readiness sessions and group sessions for kindergarten and first-grade students. Natalie is passionate about providing personalised support to her students and creating a learning environment that suits their individual needs.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Classroom to Business, Kirsty interviews Natalie Hearn from Fundamental Literacy. Natalie shares her journey of starting her tutoring business and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the importance of mindset and how she shifted her perspective to embrace her role as a business owner. Natalie also reveals a secret weapon in her business: the freedom to create her own rules and strategies without being bound by the constraints of the classroom and education system. She highlights the significance of standing out and being true to oneself in marketing and attracting the right clients. The episode concludes with Natalie sharing her goals for the future, including expanding her business and hiring staff.

If you would like to learn more about working with Kirsty to start or grow your tutoring business, then BOOK A FREE CALL HERE and let’s chat.  

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Chantelle Elbadaoui is the founder of Attain Education, an online tutoring business that specialises in providing personalised and engaging lessons for primary school students. With a background in primary school teaching, Chantelle started Attain Education during the UK lockdowns in 2020, recognising the need for additional support for students during remote learning. She has since expanded her business to Australia and continues to provide high-quality online tutoring sessions for students. Chantelle is also involved in educational content creation, offering resources and curriculum-linked materials for educators.

In this episode of Classroom to Business, Kirsty Gibbs interviews Chantelle Elbadaoui, about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in tutoring businesses. Chantelle shares her experience of implementing AI into her own tutoring business and provides valuable insights on how AI can be used to personalise lessons, create engaging content and streamline administrative tasks.

She discusses the benefits of using AI tools like Chat GPT and Image AI, highlighting their ability to generate personalised texts and images for students. Chantelle also emphasises the importance of checking the accuracy of AI-generated content and being aware of copyright laws when using AI tools.

 

If you would like to learn more about using AI in your own tutoring business, then BOOK A FREE CALL HERE and let’s chat.  

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In this episode of the Classroom to Business podcast, I discuss the power of business cards in your tutoring business, in today's digital age. While many people have moved away from using business cards due to the prevalence of mobile phones and online contact information, I believe that business cards can still be a valuable tool, especially in the tutoring industry. 

In this episode, I share:
* How you can use business cards as a powerful tool in your business
* Things to consider when creating a business card
* Tips about using business cards effectively

 

If you find yourself a bit stuck or unsure how to market your tutoring business, effectively.  Book in a free call with me HERE and let’s make a plan! https://calendly.com/kirstygibbs/discoverycall

If you are just starting out in your tutoring business, then make sure you grab the free checklist that I created for start-up tutors, showing you what you need to start your own tutoring business: https://www.kirstygibbs.com/10-essentials

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Welcome back to a brand new year and another episode of Classroom to Business.  In this episode I share a theory that I have…. The 7 Month Freak-Out.  If you’ve been in business for more than a year, then you will have experienced it.  If you are in the first 12 months of your business then you might be experiencing it right now!  And if you’re starting your business this year, chances are you will experience it some time in the next 7 (ish) months.

 

It’s something that I come across at least once a week, with new and current clients that I work with, and I am here today to share with you, the ways to beat it!

 

In this episode I cover:

• What the 7 Month-Freak Out is

• Who it happens to and why it happens

• What you can do to get through it

• What to focus on in the early days of your tutoring business

• Why you can’t let the 7 Month Freak-Out take over

 

If you are feeling a little stuck, lost, confused or like you are failing, you aren’t alone… And there’s nothing wrong with you.  Jump on a FREE call and let’s chat about it some more.  CLICK HERE to book your call now.

And, if you are just starting out in your tutoring business, then make sure you grab the free checklist that I created for start-up tutors, showing you what you need to start your own tutoring business:  BUSINESS CHECKLIST

 

FREE 3-part online training, Jan 23-25th.   Register here: The Tutoring Business Breakthrough Mini Course

 

Tutoring Growth Membersip Waitlist:  Join Here

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This is a bit of a controversial topic, but I’m going to go out there and say it….. You NEED a really good website for your tutoring business if you are taking it seriously and want to grow your numbers and revenue. And to have a really good (amazing) website, there’s a fair chance you will need to outsource this… Not go at it yourself.

In this episode, I share

• What a website can do for your business

• Why some tutoring businesses need them and others don’t

• What you need for a good website

• Why I strongly recommend you do NOT do your own website

• The negative impact an average website can have on your business

Head to the link in my bio, or search ‘Classroom to Business’ wherever you listen to your podcasts.

 

If you are just starting out in your tutoring business, then make sure you grab the free checklist that I created for start-up tutors, showing you what you need to start your own tutoring business: https://www.kirstygibbs.com/10-essentials

 

If you are ready to learn what you can do in your own business to get more enrolments and make more income, then book a free discovery call.  CLICK HERE and choose a time that suits you.

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When we play a game, the only way for it to succeed is if everyone knows the rules.  Well, your business is very much the same.  If you haven’t created rules, if you haven’t shared them with the other players and if you haven’t ensured that everyone is following them, then your game isn’t going to fair so well.  

 

Some people will start to ‘cheat’ (knowingly or not), and this will lead to all sorts of issues for you, the game and the other players.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why you need to set the rules and ensure you enforce them

• What happens when you don’t tell your parents the rules

• How you can ensure lower dropoff rates as the term comes to an end

• Some examples of what happens when you change your rules 

 

If you need some templates (including a cancellation policy) in your business to help set your rules, check out the Tutoring Template Toolkit. 

Or if you would like to do a strategy session with me, then CLICK HERE and let’s do some specific work on your business, so that you can ensure you aren’t having students cancel and/or drop out.  Let’s set the rules for your business, make them clear for your families, and get you some consistent income.

 

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Last weekend I ran our first ever ‘Teachers in Business Retreat’ at Cabarita Beach, northern NSW, and it was a huge success.  It was the perfect balance of work, relaxation, connection and fun!

 

Over the weekend, a main focus for the ladies was to really get serious with their goals (and set them up seriously, not just as wishy-washy words that sounded good), and then work together to create super clear action plans for the next 6-12 months to help them achieve those goals.

 

Lots of brand new ways of growing their businesses were discovered, lots of questions and challenges were answered and lots of collaboration meant some great friendships were made.  It truly was an inspiring weekend.

 

Because all the ladies had done such solid work and made such amazing progress, I thought it would be the perfect time to get them out of their comfort zones and bring them onto the podcast to chat.

In this episode, I talk to the ladies to find out…

• Their biggest takeaways from the weekend

• What they loved about the retreat

• What their big, hairy goals are for 2024

 

If you would like to be on the waitlist for the next Teachers In Business Retreat, then CLICK HERE and be the first to know when the dates are set and the booking opens up.

 

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Links to our guests:

https://thinkplaysay.com.au/

https://riseupeducation.com.au

https://www.fundamentalliteracy.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/GATCoach/

 

In this episode I chat to special guests Alison Perry and Jacinda Vaughan from Sounds-Write.

Alison is an experienced Sounds-Write trainer and speech pathologist based in Brisbane. She founded Soundality with the goal of supporting educators and parents to help every learner achieve their full potential in reading and spelling, using evidence-based methods and resources. She is also a mum to two busy boys.

Jacinda’s role as an in-house trainer for Sounds-Write Australia sees her support schools and practitioners to achieve positive outcomes for all students.  Prior to this Jacinda completed a psychology degree, implemented Sounds-Write across her primary school in Canberra and gained recognition for her work as Highly Accomplished Teacher!

It goes without saying that both of these ladies are extremely experienced, passionate and good at what they do, so I was very excited to have them come onto the podcast and talk all things ‘Sounds-Write.’

Check out Sounds-Write;s free resources page here: https://sounds-write.co.uk/free-resources/

If you are passionate about teaching your students in a way that aligns with you and you want to start your own tutoring business, then head on over and check out the Tutor Bootcamp.  My online course, designed just for start-up tutors who are wanting to use their knowledge, skills and passion to create something outside of the classroom.  CLICK HERE to learn more.

In this episode of Elite Edupreneurs,  It's with a bittersweet feeling that I announce the end of the Elite Edupreneurs podcast. I’m so glad I did the reboot, but I simply don’t have the time and energy to dedicate to producing quality episodes for Elite Edupreneurs.

I'm grateful for all the incredible guests who joined me on this journey and made it truly valuable. Thank you, Shelly, Sarah, Ferry, Maura, Alyssa, Kristen, and Misty! You've made a lasting impact. Thank you all for your support and for being part of the Elite Edupreneurs community. I wish you a beautiful week ahead, filled with success and growth. Remember, this may be the final episode, but the knowledge and connections we've built will continue to resonate.

 

If you are wanting to start your own tutoring business, then this is the episode for you!  Inside my course Tutor Bootcamp I show you step by step (with all of the tools and templates), how to create your own tutoring business, but today I am summarising this and sharing the 4 main stages that you will need to go through to ensure you have your business all set up and ready to open the doors for 2024.

In this episode, I share

• The 4 key stages of starting a tutoring business

• What you can do NOW, so you can be ready to start making money in 2024

• How you can ensure you are ready to hit the ground running

** Grab the free checklist that I mentioned in this episode HERE

 

If you are serious about starting your own tutoring business and you want the guidance and support to do it, whilst learning the shortcuts to take and mistakes to avoid, then head over to the TUTOR BOOTCAMP and learn step-by-step what you need to do.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Tutor Bootcamp and discover how you can take your teaching skills and turn them into a profitable, flexible business!

The secret to growing your business is to work with someone who has been where you want to go.

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In this episode, Misty Miller discusses work-life balance and she helps sellers to identify what should be the priorities of their business, based on their traffic data. She also shares how to create your products and product listings

Misty Miller is a former teacher and full-time TPT Seller with a love for helping other sellers live a life they want to have. Over the years, she's worked with hundreds of newer sellers to help them tackle the huge learning curve of selling on TPT. Misty is the founder of the Teacher Seller Academy, an all-inclusive membership that helps sellers move past the hobby stage of their store to the business stage and increase their monthly sales. She also enjoys hosting events throughout the year to chat and learn with other sellers.

 

Resources Mentioned:

Use code ELITE20 for 20% off any membership 

Teacher Seller Academy

 

Connect with Misty on Social Media:

Instagram

Facebook

 

Connect with Rachel on Social Media:

Elite Edupreneurs Instagram

I think all of us have those ‘memorable moments’ in our teaching careers (possibly more than one), where something has really hit a nerve.  It’s made us want to do more and it’s made us even question if what we are doing in the classroom is enough.

In this episode, I talk with Kristy Haworth from ‘All Kids Can Education’.  Kristy opens up and shares what drove her to start her own tutoring business, how she has created a successful business that’s more than ‘just her’ and how she goes beyond just working with the student.

If you want to check out Kristy and her business, you can find her at www.allkidscan.com.au or follow her at @allkidscaneducation on Instagram and Facebook.

 

If this episode inspired you to take action and start your own tutoring business, then head over and grab my FREE checklist:  BUSINESS START-UP CHECKLIST

If you are wanting to start your own tutoring business, but have no idea how and want to ensure you 'do things right' with solid foundations, clear goals and a simple action plan, then head on over and check out the Tutor Bootcamp.  My online course, designed just for start-up tutors who are wanting to create something outside of the classroom.

And if you are ready for GROWTH in your business, then I would love to invite you to check out the Tutoring Growth Membership!  It’s my signature business coaching program for teachers and tutors.

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In this episode, Sara Whittaker discusses the benefits of being a guest on a podcast. She highlights how podcast guesting can help increase online visibility, reach new audiences, and extend your impact.

Sara Whittaker is a teacher turned podcast strategist. She helps educators leverage the power of podcasting in order to scale their business and connect with their audience. Sara is also the host of the podcast, Podcasting for Educators, where she shares weekly tips on how to start, manage, and grow a podcast.

Resources Mentioned:

Use code ELITE for $10 off

Guesting for Educators Mini-Course

Connect with Sara on Social Media:

Instagram

Podcast

Connect with Rachel on Social Media:

Elite Edupreneurs Instagram

 

If you’re like me, you probably don’t like confrontation.  It makes me feel all sorts of uncomfortable and uneasy.  In business (and even in the classroom), we can come across parents who are unhappy with something, and often we end up on the receiving end of anger, disappointment, confusion, overwhelm, etc.  I found the best approach was to be calm, positive and prepared! 

Now we can’t prepare for all situations, but there’s a LOT of things that we can have in place and be aware of, to minimise these situations and then ‘put the fires out’ if/when they arise.

In this episode, I share with you:

- How to decrease the chance of the uncomfortable situations arising
- What to do if/when they do arise
- How you can ensure you are on the same page as your parents to avoid confusion and awkward conversations

If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to learn more about growing your tutoring business and dealing with situations (of all kinds) that arise in this industry, then make sure you check out the Tutoring Growth Membership.  Doors are open 28th August - 6th September 2023.

In this membership, we work together, along with a beautiful community of like-minded ladies, to increase our revenue without having to work more hours.  If this interests you, CLICK HERE and join me inside this industry-specific coaching program.

 

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In this episode, Kirsten Hammond shares how she helps TPT sellers with their branding and product listings. She also highlights the value of brand strategy and how to identify who your target audience is and what they need.

Kirsten Hammond is the founder and CEO of The Southern Teach and The Southern Teach Designs. She is a Texas teacher who creates engaging and minimal-prep educational ELA/SS resources for upper elementary teachers. Kirsten helps teacher sellers with tips and strategies on how to start, build, and grow a well-designed brand and storefront that draws attention and brings in more sales each month. She also offers visual branding services for teacher sellers looking to give their TPT or websites a fresh look. 

Resources Mentioned:

Use code ELITE23 to get 20% off for any custom branding services package

The Southern Teach Design and Branding

 

Connect with Kirsten on Social Media:

Instagram

Podcast

 

Connect with Rachel on Social Media:

Elite Edupreneurs Instagram

 

All too often tutoring business owners bury their heads in the sand when it comes to their business finances.  I get it.  We are educators by trade.  We don’t all love numbers and some of us totally freak out at the thought of maths beyond year 2, so trying to understand business financials seems like such an impossible task!  Plus we have lesson planning to do, resources to create and students to tutor!

In this episode, I talk with Malisa Clarence from The Ask Hub.  With 21 years of bookkeeping experience with mostly small businesses, Malisa gets it.  So, to help us out, she shares with us…

• The common mistakes people make, when it comes to the finance side of their businesses

• How to stay on top of your business finances

• Why you need more than just a spreadsheet to record the numbers in your business

• The benefit of having an accounting or bookkeeping software system from the start

• The importance of understanding your numbers and how simple it can be

 

If you are trying to figure out how many hours you need to work in your tutoring business and what prices you need to charge to get to your financial goals in your business, then check out my TUTORING CALCULATOR.  This free tool will help you to figure out just what’s possible for you in your very own business.  Or check out the Tutor Bootcamp if you are ready to start your own tutoring business.

And if you already have your business up and running, but you don't spend enough time working ON your business and learning the skills required to help you increase your profits, then CLICK HERE and join the Tutoring Growth Membership Waitlist.

Doors open again 28th Aug - 6th Sep.

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Back in episode 4, I covered ‘What to Charge for my Tutoring Services’ but today I am going one step further to a place that scares the heck out of so many people and makes most of us kind, caring educators feel super uncomfortable… raising prices in your tutoring business.

In this episode, I share…

• The most common reasons why people don’t raise their prices in tutoring businesses

• The benefits of raising our prices

• The consequences of not raising prices

• What to consider when raising prices

• When to raise your prices

• How to raise your prices

I also referred to the Tutoring Template Toolkit.  If you would like the templates, contracts, email copy and loads of other business examples and tools that I used in my own tutoring business, then CLICK HERE and gain full access to the ever-growing bank of time-saving resources that you can plug and play straight into your own tutoring business.

If you are wanting to start your own tutoring business, but have no idea how and want to ensure you 'do things right' with solid foundations, clear goals and a simple action plan, then head on over and check out the Tutor Bootcamp.  My online course, designed just for start-up tutors who are wanting to create something outside of the classroom.  CLICK HERE to learn more.

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FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS HERE

 

In this episode, Alissa McDonald discussed the key differences between email marketing and social media marketing. She also explains the fundamental building blocks of an effective email marketing strategy .

Alissa McDonald is a former teacher and marketing strategist who has helped thousands of business owners build a business that feels totally doable. She's passionate about helping educators make the extra income they deserve by setting up simple marketing funnels, so they can make more sales with less time. Alissa is the founder of Teacher Hustle University, a program that gives educators the training, tools, and resources they need to market their business with ease. She also recently founded an Edtech company called PopPD where she and he co-founder are building an interactive learning workspace for K12 educators.

 

Resources Mentioned:

Use code ELITE40 for $40 off

Work with Alissa

Teacher Hustle University

PopPD

 

Connect with Alissa on Social Media:

Instagram

 

Connect with Rachel on Social Media:

Elite Edupreneurs Instagram

 

Let's be honest, offering JUST 1on1 tutoring can only get you so far.   There are only so many hours in a day, which means only a certain amount of students that you can work with and only a certain amount of revenue that you can make.

In this episode, I talk about the many benefits of running groups in your tutoring business and how you can effectively introduce them to your families.  I also discuss the pricing considerations you will need to take on and some of the different types of group services that you can offer.

 

If you are wanting to start your own tutoring business, but have no idea how and want to ensure you 'do things right' with solid foundations, clear goals and a simple action plan, then head on over and check out the Tutor Bootcamp.  My online course designed specifially for start-up tutors who are wanting to create something outside of the classroom, whether you're wanting a side-hustle or something to replace your teaching salary, let me show you exactly what steps to take to get you there.  CLICK HERE to learn more.

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