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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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The Teacher Biz Podcast
103: How to Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Finally Get Started with Lydia Martin
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMIT
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Lydia Martin is an online business coach and founder of Banish Business Clutter, where she helps digital creators turn messy ideas into money-making offers that actually sell. Known for her clear frameworks and down-to-earth style, Lydia teaches sustainable strategies that fuel momentum, build recurring revenue, and deliver unforgettable customer experiences—without the overwhelm. Her mission? To help you simplify, show up, and scale a business that supports the life you truly want.
In this episode, Lydia shares how she went from music teacher to full-time entrepreneur, building a digital business that allowed her to retire her husband and reclaim her time. She gets real about taking imperfect action, launching before you feel “ready,” and the lessons she’s learned from running live challenges and growing a thriving membership community. Lydia also shares why connection and community are more important than ever, and how you can build a business that supports your life (not the other way around). If you’re stuck in overthinking mode and need a push to just start, this episode will light a fire!
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Key Takeaways:
- (03:05) Lydia's background and business journey
- (07:30) Why teachers make great business owners
- (10:10) Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome
- (13:00) Taking messy action and launching before you’re “ready”
- (20:35) The Freedom Formula; steps to predictable profits
- (23:30) Avoiding overthinking and perfectionism
- (28:25) Adapting to changes in business; what’s working in 2025
- (31:45) Leveraging AI while maintaining human connections
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