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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.
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The Teacher Biz Podcast
115: Crazy Business Stories: Heather’s Webinar Woes
Running a business is never a smooth ride. It is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright hilarious. In this episode, Heather shares some of her craziest webinar stories (think paper shuffling, awkward silences, and epic tech fails). She talks about the early days of running live webinars, the time she completely lost internet connection during a big sales pitch, and what it is like trying to juggle business when family emergencies pop up. Mixed in with the stories, Heather gives tips for hosting webinars and shows how her background in teaching turned out to be a huge advantage in entrepreneurship. More than anything, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone in the business chaos. Mistakes and messy moments are not just normal, they are part of the journey, and often lead to the best lessons - and the funniest stories!
Key Takeaways:
- (02:55) Overcoming the fear of being live on camera
- (05:50) Heather’s early webinar struggles
- (13:30) Tech fails in real time; losing internet during a webinar
- (19:45) Balancing business and family; when emergencies happen mid-webinar
Listen to Episode 68: Gaining the Confidence to Host a Live Webinar
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