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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
114 episodes
113: The Surprising Results of Taking a Break from Instagram
Heather shares a bold move that might surprise you. She stepped away from Instagram completely for the summer. In this episode, she explains why she hit pause, the simple shifts she made (like leaning into email and paid ads) that kept leads ro...
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112: 5 Ways to Use AI in Your Business (and Mistakes to Avoid)
Are you using AI in your business yet?If so, are you really getting the most out of it or just testing the waters? Maybe you’re still resisting the AI movement because you’re worried about robots taking over. Either way, you mig...
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15:42
111: How to Write Emails That Sell Without Feeling Pushy
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Struggling to write sales emails that don’t make you cringe? This episode is here to help! Selling doesn’t have ...
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12:25
110: The Truth About Passive Income and How to Get Started
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Ever dreamed of making money while spending your afternoon at the park with your kids? This episode dives into a...
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15:37
109: Should You Be the Face of Your Business? Here’s What to Consider
Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Should you build a personal brand with you as the face of your business, or create a company with a more general...
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18:18
108: Working Less, Living More: Heather’s Summertime Schedule
Summer’s here, and in this episode, Heather gets real about what it looks like to run a business and soak up the season with your family. She shares how she is balancing work and life right now and how she keeps both businesses thrivin...
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17:21
107: The Simple Hack for Answering Tricky Emails
Ever received a customer email that left you staring at the screen, completely stumped on how to respond? As the owner of two businesses, Heather knows that feeling all too well! In this episode, she shares her simple hack for handling those tr...
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10:47
106: Inside the Digital Products That Sell Summit (Heather’s Honest Recap!)
Get the full (and honest) recap of the Digital Products That Sell Summit. Heather takes you behind the scenes of planning and hosting the summit, sharing what went smoothly, what she would do differently, and the lessons she learned al...
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105: Launch Your First Membership the Easy Way
MEMBERSHIP MENTORSHIPJoin Now! → teacherbiz.com/yesThinking about starting a membership? This episode is your sign to go for it! Heather shares how to build a...
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32:30
104: Using Graphics to Build Trust and Increase Conversions with Mauri King
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMITGet Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summitMauri King is a food blogger-turned-graphic designer, and now a go-to-ga...
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103: How to Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Finally Get Started with Lydia Martin
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMITGet Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summitLydia Martin is an online business coach and founder of Banish Business ...
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102: The Introvert’s Guide to a Sustainable, Hustle-Free Business with Tara Reid
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMITGet Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summitTara Reid, Founder of the Introvertpreneur brand, is a business and mark...
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17:40
101: How to Stand Out on Instagram by Being Real, Not Perfect with Jenna Harding
THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMITGet Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summitJenna Harding is a marketing coach, social media management agency owner...
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100: The Power of Podcasting for Online Business (Celebrating 100 Episodes!)
We made it - 100 episodes! In this milestone celebration, Heather pulls back the curtain on the journey of building The Teacher Biz Podcast. From pushing past nerves about her voice to interviewing powerhouse guests like Amy Porterfield, Ruth S...
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18:32
99: The Real Reason You Should Be Creating Content
Posting just to post? Let’s fix that! In this episode, Heather explains why content isn’t just about churning out posts or chasing ad dollars. You’ll learn the real role content plays in your business (hint: it’s marketing, not the product), wh...
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16:35
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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27:22
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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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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