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The Teacher Biz Podcast
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 (several times over) while working just 25 hours a week. Learn how a profitable teacher biz actually works (psst… we’re not throwing up resources on TPT) and how to get started without falling into the most common pitfalls and time wasters in the online business world.
Through a mix of interviews and solo episodes, you’ll learn about building an email list, creating and selling digital products, time management, a must-have mindset for success, how to run a profitable business on your own schedule, and much more.
Hit subscribe and get ready to learn how to build a profitable home business with a lot less effort than it takes to run a classroom!
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Episodes
99 episodes
98: The Best and Worst Ways to Monetize Your Online Business
What are your options when it comes to making money in your online business? Heather breaks down five popular monetization methods and gets real about what works (and what doesn’t!). From the unpredictability of ad revenue and sponsorships to t...
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97: Finding Business Friends and Creating a Mastermind Group
Having supportive online business friends is your secret weapon for success! In this episode, Heather shares how starting a mastermind group with like-minded entrepreneurs completely transformed her business. You'll learn a simple four-step pro...
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16:30
96: The Best Way to Sell Digital Products (Hint: It’s Not a Shop!)
Thinking of launching an online shop for your digital products? Listen to this episode first! Heather shares why she rarely uses her Shopify store, Kindergarten Ready Shop, and the smarter, more ...
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18:13
95: How to Show Up on Video with Confidence
Showing up on video can feel terrifying, but what if it’s the missing piece to growing your business? In this episode, Heather shares her own struggles with video and how she finally pushed past the fear. She also shares why video is o...
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20:06
94: Struggling with Imposter Syndrome? Here’s How to Stay Productive with Cait Keery
Cait Keery is a certified wellness counselor, advocacy consultant and founder of CAIT and KAYE. CAIT and KAYE empowers women to take charge of their health journeys by equipping them with the knowledge, too...
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26:47
93: The Truth About Free Content: Why It’s Holding Your Business Back
ENROLL NOW! TEACHER BIZ BLUEPRINT → teacherbiz.com/joinRelying on free resources to build a business is one of the biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make. In ...
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16:51
92: How Persistence Led This Former Chemistry Teacher to 77 Sales in Just One Month with Kindra Zuberbuehler
ENROLL NOW! TEACHER BIZ BLUEPRINT → teacherbiz.com/joinKindra Zuberbuehler is a proven educational leader focused on the world of teaching and learning in high...
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52:15
91: Last Chance! Join the Free Teacher Biz Challenge Now!
JOIN THE FREE PLAN YOUR TEACHER BIZ CHALLENGE NOW!If you’ve been thinking about making extra money (or even replacing your full-time teaching income), this epi...
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10:00
90: Struggling with Facebook Ads? Here’s How to Fix It! (Live Coaching Session)
Thinking about running Meta ads (Facebook and Instagram) but feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts? You’re not alone! In this episode, Heather continues her chat with Jacqueline Ackerman to break down the challenges of Meta ads and how to...
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19:15
89: How This Former Teacher Built an Online Business Helping Homeschool Families with Jacqueline Ackerman
As an educator with over 22 years of experience, Jacqueline Ackerman shares her teaching and learning knowledge in an engaging, relatable and friendly way. She believes all learners can make progress. A high school teacher for 17 years and exam...
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25:52
88: How to Build an Organic Content Machine in 2025
Heather shares her proven strategy for attracting customers without paid ads—perfect for those looking to grow their business organically! This episode breaks down how to leverage a blog, podcast, video show, and social media to build a loyal a...
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14:32
87: Is a Teacher Biz Right for You?
Heather dives into the concept of a Teacher Biz—what it is, who it’s for, and how you can leverage your unique skills to create an online business. Despite the name, a teacher biz isn't just for traditional educators. Whether you're a homeschoo...
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10:18
86: Is SEO Dead? Blog Strategies for 2025 with Melissa Brock
Melissa Brock is a college money expert, freelance writer, and full-time financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance and more. She develops SEO plans for companies and has writt...
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33:43
85: Tech Crisis Part 2: Overcoming Website Issues and Launch Setbacks
Technology, while great in many ways, can quickly turn into a nightmare when things go south. As someone who's recently weathered a tech storm (listen to Episode 84 for all the details!), Heather understands the frustrations and helplessness th...
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11:33
84: Managing an Unexpected Tech Crisis as a Small Business Owner
You won't believe this tech drama! – from launch day excitement to Google flagging the Kindergarten Ready website as dangerous. Heather takes you behind the scenes of a real-time tech crisis that struck during the membership launch (one of the ...
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15:45
83: How to Get Work Done with Kids at Home
As a mom of two kids, Heather understands the chaos and demands of working from home while caring for little ones. In this episode, she shares her go-to strategies that have helped her build a thriving business during the small pockets of time ...
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15:15
82: 6 Questions to Help You Crush Your 2025 Business Goals
Ready to make 2025 the year your business dreams finally become reality? In this episode, Heather guides you through six simple but powerful questions to help you nail down your business goals for the new year. She talks about setting reali...
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14:30
81: How to Take a Stress-Free Vacation from Your Online Business
Ever feel like taking a vacation from your business is more stressful than staying home? Let’s fix that! In this episode, Heather discusses how to actually enjoy a vacation without worrying about your business falling apart while you’r...
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9:57
80: Navigating Slow Seasons in Your Business
Let’s be honest - when sales slow down, it can feel super stressful, especially when you’re just starting out. But guess what? It happens to everyone. In this episode, Heather opens up about the slow seasons in her own business and how she’s le...
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12:09
79: Hiring Your First Team Member: When, Who, and How
If you want a thriving, growing business, hiring help is inevitable. You can’t do it all—and you don’t have to! But making that first hire can feel overwhelming and a little scary. In this episode, Heather dives into everything you need to know...
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17:56
78: The Secret to Saving Time in Your Business
Heather reveals her secret weapon for saving time and boosting efficiency in her business: templates! Learn how creating templates in tools like Canva and Lead Pages can simplify your workflow, save time and energy, and ensure brand consistency...
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12:13
77: Say It, Don’t Schedule It! The Best (FREE) Business Communication Tool
Tired of juggling schedules for Zoom calls or struggling with impersonal text messages? This episode is your guide to simplifying business communication! Heather dives into her go-to tool for staying connected: Voxer, a walkie-talkie-style voic...
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11:55
76: When a Launch Doesn’t Go as Planned (TBB Launch Recap)
Heather gets real about a topic that’s often avoided in the world of online business - failure. After experiencing a recent launch of Teacher Biz Blueprint that didn’t go as planned, she breaks down what happened, and several factors she believ...
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16:13
75: 5 Tips for a Successful Black Friday Promotion
With Black Friday just around the corner, Heather dives into five tips for running a successful Black Friday promotion. If you've been hesitating or unclear about how to approach this big sales day, don’t worry - this episode will give you the ...
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13:21
74: High Converting Launch Strategy for Small Audiences
Heather dives into a quick and easy high-converting launch strategy that’s perfect for those with smaller audiences. She talks about using one-on-one video replies with Loom to connect with potential customers in a more personal way. Instead of...
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