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Teacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 388: Reconnecting to Your Roots as a Microschool Leader: Preventing Burnout, Building Parent & Community Advisory Boards, and Using Personality Frameworks to Grow a Thriving Microschool CultureAs a microschool founder or homeschool hybrid leader, it’s easy to get caught up in curriculum, enrollment, finances, and the daily logistics of running a school—but one of the most powerful growth multipliers you have is reconnecting to your roots and knowing your people. In this episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast, Makenzie Oliver shares how understanding your team’s natural strengths, communication styles, and motivators can prevent burnout, reduce conflict, and build trust in your microschool community. You’ll learn why personality frameworks are a game-changing tool for school leaders, teachers, and even parents as...
2025-09-3022 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateMakenzie’s Birthday Bash! 🎉 5 Years of Lessons as a Microschool Owner + 50% Off Our Best-Selling Business Bundle (Today Only!)🎉 It's Makenzie's Birthday! And what better way to celebrate than by giving back to YOU—our amazing community of teacherpreneurs, homeschool moms, and microschool founders!
In this special birthday episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine Podcast, Makenzie Oliver shares the Top 5 Most Valuable Lessons she’s learned from building and running a successful microschool over the past 5 years—lessons that every teacher dreaming of educational freedom needs to hear.
Whether you’re just starting your microschool, launching a homeschool hybrid, or growing your education business, this episode is packed with insights, encouragement, and real talk on what it...
2025-04-1616 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate351: Feeling Lost with Microschool Finances? Here’s What You Actually Need to Budget, Price, and Plan Without the Overwhelm (+ A Limited-Time Tool to Help You Do It!)If You're you a teacher, homeschooler, or microschool founder trying to wrap your head around the financial side of running a school? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck or overwhelmed.
In this episode of the Teacher Let Your Light Shine podcast, host Makenzie Oliver breaks down the financial must-knows for educators building or growing a microschool. Whether you're just launching or scaling your learning community, Makenzie walks you through:
💡 What finances you need to track as a school founder
💡 Why financial systems are non-negotiable for sustainability
💡 What holds teachers back from...
2025-04-1520 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate327: Attract More Families: Proven Facebook and Email Marketing Strategies for Microschools: From Invisible to Unstoppable: Leverage Social Media and Email Marketing
Struggling to attract new families to your microschool? Overwhelmed by the thought of consistent social media posting and crafting engaging emails? This episode of Teacher Let Your Light Shine is your solution! Host Makenzie Oliver shares insider tips on how to streamline your marketing efforts to increase enrollment and build a thriving microschool community.
What You'll Learn:
Common Marketing Challenges: Identify the pain points that microschool owners face when promoting their schools.
Encouragement and Insight: Receive reassuring advice on how small, consistent marketing efforts can yield significant results.
Makenzie's Success Story: Learn how Lighthouse Learning Microschool grew it...
2025-01-1727 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate237: Target Market and Enrollment! Your First 3 Phases of Advertising! How to Build a Systematic Process for Marketing and Working With FamiliesWelcome to the podcast you've been waiting for! You may be the one worried you won't get enough students to start your school! You could be nervous about what it takes to actually begin marketing and advertising for your dream school. But today, we crush those fears!
We are delving into the First 3 Phases of Marketing for Student Enrollment! We will discuss of marketing, targeting your audience, and boosting enrollment. In today's episode, we'll be diving into the essential first three phases of advertising and how to build a systematic process that creates a solid foundation for reach...
2023-12-0126 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate236: How Much Time and Money Should I Invest In My Start Up Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid Program? 5 Areas of Focus as a Teacher Entrepreneur!Time is a precious resource for teachers, and efficiently managing it is key to a successful startup. In today's episode, we're addressing a common concern for those embarking on the journey of starting a microschool or homeschool hybrid program: "How much time and money should I invest in my startup?" Get ready to uncover practical insights and strategies that will guide you in making informed decisions to ensure the success of your educational venture.
Before diving into the financial aspect, it's crucial to have a clear vision for your microschool or homeschool hybrid program. We'll discuss the...
2023-11-2826 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate234: An Interview With My Husband! Sharing Our Journey, Struggles, Mindset, Mission and Growth Through Building Our MicroschoolJoin the waitlist for our Black Friday Sale!! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blackfriday
Today we feature Co-Owner of Lighthouse Learning Microschool, my husband, Jamel Oliver.
In this podcast episode, we will share our journey of starting a microschool-even when the answer was a BIG NO 15 Years ago! Jamel and I will discuss the changes we have made, the struggles we have faced, how we have navigated resistance and what it looks like to work together each day.
If your spouse is hesitant to start a microschool, this will be the episode to send him/her...
2023-11-2131 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate233: Clearing Uncertainty: How Much Does It Cost To Start Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid Program? Let’s Talk Most Important Expenses and Overhead to Consider So Your Business Can Thrive!Join the waitlist for our Black Friday Sale!! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blackfriday
In today's discussion, we dive into a crucial aspect often shrouded in uncertainty: the cost of starting and running your educational program.
This episode is a must-listen for those with the passion to educate but are grappling with the financial unknowns of launching a microschool or homeschool hybrid. Our goal is to dispel fears and provide a roadmap to anticipate expenses, manage overhead, and strategize for effective advertising—all while ensuring a sustainable income.
Throughout the episode, we will navigate the num...
2023-11-1726 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate232: Need To Grow Your Microschool? Need Help With Student Enrollment? 3 Ways You May Find Yourself Stuck and What To Do If So!Join the waitlist for our Black Friday Sale!! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/blackfriday
In today's episode, we delve into a topic that many educators and parents find challenging: marketing and advertising for student enrollment.
This episode is a beacon of insight for those facing the fear of stagnant student enrollment or struggling to increase it at their microschool or homeschool hybrid. Our aim is to empower teachers and parents, shedding light on effective strategies to overcome enrollment obstacles and illuminate the path to growth.
Throughout the episode, we will explore the reasons behind enrollment...
2023-11-1432 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate231: Cultivating a Financial Mindset in Education Entrepreneurship: Financial Lessons I have Learned as a Teacher Entrepreneur Running a Microschool for 4 YearsIn this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of education entrepreneurship, where parents and teachers aspire to create their own microschools or homeschool hybrids. Join me as I reflect on the financial lessons I have learned being a teacher entrepreneur for the past four years! We explore the critical importance of developing a financial mindset, how to prepare financially, and how to make provisions when venturing into the role of a teacher entrepreneur for the very first time.
This episode offers valuable insights that will empower educators and parents to confidently embrace the path of innovative...
2023-11-1025 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate230: Leaving Your Teaching Career and Starting a Microschool? Create an Exit Plan with these 5 Steps To Be Prepared and Ready for Your Career Change!!In this episode of the Teacher, Let Your Light Shine Podcast, we dive into a crucial topic for teachers looking to make a change in their careers. Hosted by an experienced educator and microschool enthusiast, this episode explores the steps necessary for teachers to transition from their current teaching positions to create their very own microschool.
Starting a microschool may seem daunting, with feelings of overwhelm, fear, and unknowns. However, this podcast equips teachers with a clear, five-step roadmap to overcome these obstacles and confidently embark on their journey toward educational innovation.
Teachers often need...
2023-11-0730 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate139: 5 Strategies for Facing Fears and Getting Over the Anxiety of Starting Something New or Beginning a Teacher Career ChangeI know first hand how tight the grip of fear can be. When I was thinking of leaving my teaching career, the security, friendships, retirement, insurance and stability- you better believe it was enough to make me want to STAY PUT!
But as I began personally developing and getting very serious about my future and the life I wanted to live, I knew I couldn't stay stuck in paralysis analysis. I needed to move. I needed to change. I had to push past the fear and anxiety.
Today I share 5 strategies that will help...
2022-12-1329 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate138: Rethinking How We Make Money as Teachers, Spend Our Time Teaching and Mothering, Build Wealth, Prepare for Retirement, Fulfill our Purpose and Build Dream Schools To Live the Life We Love!I'm burnt out. I feel stuck. I want to leave my teaching profession, but I don't know where to go or how to start something new! What about my retirement? How do I prepare financially? How can I STOP overworking myself and create a school and business that fits my unique purpose? Can I really design a life I love as a teacher? Let's rethink all of these questions and get to the bottom of our fears. Teacher friend, you gotta listen to this one!
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2022-12-0916 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate137: Preparing to Start Your Dream School or Growing Your Existing Microschool? The Exact Forms and Systems I’ve Used for 3 Successful Years as Teacher and Business Owner!How do I actually begin my dream school? Where do I start? How do I get my students? How do I grow my current tutoring business, microschool, or preschool? What forms do I use? How do I enroll students? What should my handbook and contract have in it? In today's episode, we discuss the SYSTEM I have used for three years to create a vision, schedule, pricing and valuable offer for families to take advantage of. For several years, I have committed myself to establishing a Know, Like, and Trust Factor for families looking at alternative education models but no...
2022-12-0631 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate124: Educational Entrepreneurship is Growing and Here to Stay! Your Hope to Keep Moving with Funding, Grants, School Policies, Micro Schools, and Alternative Education Careers and ModelsReady to make a change, but fear your idea won't stick or stay around? Think the micro school, learning pod and alternative education model is going to fade away? Think again! Hope is here for educational entrepreneurship!
There is so much enthusiasm, resilience and opportunities for parents and teachers looking for a better way to teach, serve and help students of all age groups. With increased awareness, funding to make the idea come to life, policies and institutes making learning possible for different models and perseverance paving the way for our entrepreneurs- you are in for a g...
2022-10-2122 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate113: How Do I Find Time To Work On My School or Teacher Dream? Cut Out Teacher Overwhelm In Business! Creating a Productive Admin Day to Start, Grow and Work on Your Micro school or Tutoring Biz!So you want to start or grow your teaching business, but like me, you struggle to balance the time and energy to get the to-do list done! You know your dream requires attention, focus, and dedication, but you need the time to work on what truly matters when it comes to your future or existing business. I see you. I was you. I found a solution.
Today I'm introducing what may become your favorite day of the week- your admin day! I'm giving you fun and tactical ways to make this day functional, breezy, and impactful. You wi...
2022-09-1329 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 112: Help, It’s Hard! Success of a Teacher Entrepreneur, Homeschool Mom or Business Builder. What Success Really Takes as You Progress, Grow Slowly and Work Out Your Dream School Business.Are you experiencing Slow Progress or Growing Pains as a Teacher Entrepreneur? Are you a homeschool mom feeling the pressure to throw in the towel because it just feels SO HARD! Are you feeling alone or frustrated in this journey and need a good ole coaching session to help you through the dark moments as you reach your way to success? Then listen in!
There may be a myth circulating about that the road is easy and smooth.
What does it really take to have a successful micro-school or teaching business? What does it feel like...
2022-09-0923 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 111:A Grant to Further Your Mission! Squash the Financial Fear of Starting Your Own Microschool or Teacher Dream! The VELA Education Fund May Be The Answer Entrepreneurs Have Searched For!Are you ready for a dose of inspiration? Are you ready to squash the BIG financial fear of starting your business? Would receiving the financial support to start a business motivate you to finally start working on your dream project? I hope you're raising your hand and shaking your head!
Starting a business and stepping into the new and unknown can seem both exhilarating and frightening. I can say so myself. You’re finally free to dream, plan and create, but at the same time…you’re free-falling and hoping your idea lands safely. I know one of the...
2022-09-0616 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 110: How Many Students Should I Have? Can I Really Start A Micro-school And Support My Family Financially? Know Your Numbers and Prepare Your Start up Business as a TeacherpreneurIf you had one year to plan, start or grow your teaching business, what would you focus on? You want to change the trajectory of education, and you have a great idea of how to serve families. But you feel lost in all of the details. Where do I begin? What should I focus on? You need to communicate effectively so others will understand your plan and strategy. We know you desire confidence in sharing your ideas with others. How do you do this?
It doesn't matter the teaching business you are starting-tutoring, preschool, learning pod, micro-school, o...
2022-09-0215 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 109: One Year to Plan, Start or Grow Your Teaching Business. 6 Strategies to Help Build Your Teaching Business as a Tutor, Micro-school Start Up, Learning Pod, Preschool or Private SchoolIf you had one year to plan, start or grow your teaching business, what would you focus on? You want to change the trajectory education, and you have a great idea of how to serve families. But you feel lost in all of the details. Where do I begin? What should I focus on? You need to communicate effectively so others will understand your plan and strategy. We know you desire confidence in sharing your ideas with others. How do you do this?
It doesn't matter the type of teaching business you are starting-tutoring, preschool, learning pod, mi...
2022-08-3021 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate108: Stop the Teacher Stress or Homeschool Headaches! 7 Habits and Practices for Peace, Productivity and Preparedness as a Teacher or Mom Running a Business or HomeschoolingI see you over there... trying so hard to delight in the things you love. Wanting , so badly, to unplug and strengthen yourself emotionally, physically and spirittually.
This podcast is dedicated to all the teachers and moms who are struggling with balance, time management and trying to find rest. We know there are days when we need to work on being the administrator of our life! How do we find the time to get on the same page with your spouse, pay employees, communicate with families, create work blocks, reflect on growth and repair your brain? You've L...
2022-08-2632 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 106: Preventing Mom Guilt and Teacher Burnout in Homeschool, Teaching and Entrepreneurship! 5 Time Management Tips for Your Back To School Days in Homeschooling, Business or in your Microschool!The joys of starting a new season are here! And... I know you're just like me- you want to make the most of this time. You want to feel productive, but not stressed. You desire fulfillment, but not at the expense of your nights, weekends and restless mind. You know time management is important, but how in the world are you supposed to "do it all"? And "do it all" well?
Teacher burnout and mom guilt (and BURNOUT!) are real. And this episode is dedicated to helping you PREVENT the dreaded moments of "I want t...
2022-08-1920 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 105: Back to School Tips for Teachers and Parents! Derailing Urgency and Anxiety in Your Homeschool or Micro school. Managing Transitions, Routines and Procedures to Promote Peace and MotivationWe are all familiar with the Back to School Buzz and Energy. So much tot anticipate and hopes are high! But when we actually begin a new season or year, it's important to remember why you are doing what you are doing and know the results you want to have.
I already know... Yes I do. You want peace, motivation, happiness and all the goodness of teaching or homeschooling your children without all the stress, overwhelm, hustle bustle and anxiety.
In today's podcast, we discuss ways to derail the urgency in our western culture and tur...
2022-08-1619 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 104: Top 4 Pillars for Enrolling Students No Matter When You Start Your Business. Advertise and Plan for Student Enrollment In Your Microschool, Preschool or Tutoring Business. Advertise and MarketOne of the most frequent questions I am asked when it comes to starting a business (as a teacher) is... "How do you find your students?" And while time and attention must be considered, there are 4 tactical pillars that will lead to visibility, success and reaching your goal- student enrollment.
No matter when you begin your business, it is essential to remember these four key pillars sin an effort to consistently advertise your Microschool, Preschool or Tutoring Business.
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Makenzie Oliver
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2022-08-1220 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 103: Learning Through Play as You Begin Your School Year No Matter the Grade Level or Age! Gameschooling Must Haves for Moms and Teachers Going Back to SchoolSo if you're like me, you've heard all of the terms associated with microschools, homeschooling, worldschooling and unschooling. But you may be wondering...what on earth is gameschooling and how could it apply to me in my school or homeschool?
In this episode, we dive into what gameschooling is all about, why it's good for your school or family, suggestions for when to get started and how!
In the homeschool community, gameschooling means to use tabletop gaming (board games and card games) in an intentional way. This allow for your personal homeschool or school culture to...
2022-08-0921 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 102: Back To School Less Stress and More Fun! 4 Must-Haves in Your Learning Pod, Homeschool, or Microschool for the First Day, Week, and Month! Activities, Routines, and Organization for Success!Oh, the joys of homeschooling are here! But maybe you are wondering…how do I actually prepare for a successful back-to-school launch-in my microschool, learning pod or homeschool? Here we are: Back to School! Whether you are a homeschool mom, microschool business owner, or a teacher looking for practical fun and effective activities to kick off the new school year-this episode is for you!
This episode is designed to give you the 4 Must-Haves for low stress and memorable start to back to school season! I share lessons in preparing for the first day, week and month of your hom...
2022-08-0534 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate101: What Can I Expect Emotionally When Leaving My Teaching Career and Pursuing Entrepreneurship? Stand Alone but Don’t Stay Alone As You Start Your Microschool or Teaching BusinessI understand. Transitions and Changes are hard. I wish someone would have talked to me about the different mindsets and emotions we face as we leave what we always thought we would do: teaching in the classroom.
How in the world do I do the unknown? I feel scared, overwhelmed, in the dark and have no idea where to turn!
You're not alone. Today, I share a funny story about my husband and I's running adventure and how it taught me to overcome the nagging fears!
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2022-08-0226 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 100: 📣 What Ways I Can Prepare Myself As A Teacher Entrepreneur While Building or Maintaining A Business? How Can I Prepare For Success And Avoid Stress/Burnout And Enjoy Teaching Again?Cue the Confetti…The 100th Episode is Here! We are thankful you have been on this journey with us. We truly appreciate all of your support, and are honored to be able to show up each week and give you business tips, educational advice and professional development! No matter what state you are in the Business Building process (whether or not you’re just thinking about it, or actually setting out to start your Microschool, preschool or tutoring business), Homeschool Moms, Teachers, and Teacher Entrepreneurs, need as much advice on business building, Burnout, Outsourcing, and Mindset as anyone else in the...
2022-07-2934 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 99: FREE Guide on How to Allocate Business Expenses and Pay Yourself First as an Educational Entrepreneur in Your Microschool. Use Profit First and Bank Accounts to Ensure Financial SustainabilityHere we are again, with another golden nugget for teacher entrepreneurs! Want to ensure financial security, sustain your business for the long-haul while saving and profiting without the stress? This episode will help you!
As a first time entrepreneur, I needed financial advice and clarity. I dug into the book, "Profit First" written by Mike Michalowicz.
His method of teaching Profit, Owners Expenses, Business Expenses, Tax, Income, and Profit while ensure your success as a Microschool, Business Owner and allow you to Make Money while also having Financial Security.
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2022-07-2626 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 98: A Resourceful Way to Receive Financial Support and Monetary Donations for Your Start Up or Existing Microschool, Business or Preschool! Using DonorBox to Raise Money Simply and EffectivelyConcerned about the amount of money it takes to start a business, microschoool, learning pod or preschool? All entrepreneurs face this topic, but it doesn't have to be scary! Many times, we can start up a microschool with very low costs, but it's always wonderful to receive donations of any kind.
In today's episode, I share our newest fundraising and donation platform that allows you to collect monetary donations quickly, efficiently and effectively! Welcome to Donorbox!
Let Your Light Shine,
Makenzie Oliver
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2022-07-2220 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 97: FREEBIE GUIDE: How Do I Follow State Requirements and Keep my Homeschool and Microschool Legal? Top 10 Questions to Help Start Your Homeschool, Micro School or Learning Pod Journey.Hey there, Teacher Friend!
So you have a great idea to start a micro-school, preschool, private tutoring or homeschooling business, but you are afraid to step out FULLY because you are wondering about all the legal requirements to ensure this can ACTUALLY happen! Trust me, I've been there too!
Common questions I receive are:
How Do I Set Up Legally as a Microschool?
Do I have to call myself a microschool? Am I a Homeschool?
What am I as a business? Can I be a Private Tutroing Company?
2022-07-1924 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 96: Struggle with Teaching Math as a Mom or Teacher? Multi-age Math Made Fun for Students and Easy for Parents! Good and Beautiful Curriculum with Hands On Activities, Games, and Videos!If you're like me and have a hard time teaching math-especially to your fifth grader or multi-age students in a micro-school or homeschool- I have found a solution!
Introducing The Simple Good and Beautiful Math Curriculum. In today's episode, I share why I use Good and Beautiful and how it will eliminate majority of issues during our microschool math time!
A full year of lessons including hands-on learning, fun activities, and games.
Engaging open-and-go lessons that are just the right length for young children.
Videos for Students using the QR Code
The highest academics that beat...
2022-07-1523 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 95: Spark the Love of Reading In Your Micro-school, Homeschool or Learning Pod. Foster Student Choice and Independence with the Not Consumed Reading and Writing JournalHave a reluctant reader? We all know how important it is for our children to read, and one question I'm always asked is, "What do you use for reading curriculum in your microschool"? From public school teacher to homeschool mom and micro-school builder, I've learned a thing or two that has completely changed my view on Reading and How I teach children to fall in love with books!
In today's episode, I share how I will use the "Not Consumed" Reading Journal to Spark the Love of Reading with my own child and other students In our mi...
2022-07-1224 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 94: Step By Step Process to Enroll Students in Your Micro-school, Learning Pod or Homeschooling Business! Using Introductory Packets, Enrollment Forms, Welcome Letters, Handbooks and ContractsWhat are the steps to enrolling new students and families who are interested in your micro-school, learning pod, tutoring or homeschooling business? There is a step by step process that allows you to showcase your vision, connect with inquiring families, enroll students seamlessly, and create a safe, effective contract and handbook. Listen in for the details and join our Facebook group to see the visual- Start Your Microschool or Homeschooling Business!
Grab all of the documents to get you started with enrolling students: www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop
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2022-07-0822 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 93: One of the Most Valuable Lessons You’ll Learn as You Build Your Micro-School, Business or Homeschool for the First Time! How to Save Time, Effort, and Energy In Your Investment!Building your own business, especially for the first time, engages you in many experiences you have yet to go through in life. Many people often ask, "What's something that's happened you didn't realize would?" I've learned a lot of lessons in building a micro-school and homeschooling for the first time. I want to share this valuable lesson with you!
When I look back on the first two years of our micro-school, I am amazed at all the progress, hard work and effort it has taken to get this far. I know you will feel the same as y...
2022-07-0520 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 92: Gather Round Curriculum Teaching Multi-age Children in Your Homeschool, Learning Pod or Micro-School! How To Infuse Science, Social Studies, and Project Based Learning Full time or Part TimeNo matter if you are a homeschool mom, micro-school teacher or learning pod coordinator, curriculum choices are always important and very time consuming!
In today's episode, I share the curriculum choice I am using in our micro-school to support project based learning, science, social studies, history, geography and faith based principles! Gather Round has been available to many homeschool families, but now that learning pods and micro-schools have taken the nation by storm, they are multi functional for many businesses and learning opportunities!
Snag your welcome letter or enrollment form here: www.teachersletyourlightshine.com...
2022-07-0116 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 91: The Greatest Benefit of Having Your Own Micro-School and the Chain Reaction it Creates! Why Parents and Teachers are Choosing To Homeschool, Build a Business and Impact Multiple Families!When it comes to starting your own business, such as a micro-school, it can seem like such a "right now" decision. The same holds true for homeschooling. But what if the decision to do both of these actually leave a legacy far greater than you could ever imagine? What is the greatest benefit of starting a micro-school, learning pod, homeschooling business or even homeschooling your children? As teachers and parents decide to take education into their own hands, many benefits come with the return on their investment.
Tune in to find out more!
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2022-06-2827 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 90: My Biggest Frustration with Homeschool Organization! How to Take the Pressure off of Yourself and Hold Students Accountable with Records, Grades and Daily Lessons in Your Micro-SchoolStudent Records, Grades, Attendance, Growth, Celebrations, Field Trips, Daily Lessons...oh my! With so much goodness going on in your homeschool or micro-school, it's important to think about organization and student independency! In today's podcast episode, I am sharing my biggest frustrations from the past and how I am cultivating more time for students to be held accountable and take the pressure off of myself!
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2022-06-2414 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 89: 2 Big Curriculum Mistakes To Avoid! Save Money, Time, and Energy as a Homeschool Mom and Micro-School Teacher! Set Up For a Great School Year and Make Good Decisions for Students and Children!One of the most frequent questions I am asked pertains to curriculum choice, and because curriculum is one of the main pillars of your homeschool or micro-school, we must take time to make a good decision when it comes to the materials we use to teach our children!
In today's episode, I share the two biggest curriculum choice mistakes I have made that cost me time, energy, space and peace. I hope you will walk away with a better understanding of WHAT NOT TO DO so you can have a great school year full of passion, peace...
2022-06-2121 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 88: How to Plan for a Successful School Year with Child Strengths in Mind! What to Do BEFORE purchasing curriculum to ensure engaged lessons and Joyful Learning for students, parents and teachers!You’ll need your notebook today or a blank google doc! In today's episode, I share a second part of planning that is absolutely vital to a successful school year. In this episode, I’m going to share how I use the Welcome Letter and Enrollment for to actively collect information on my future students and my own children using the Not Consumed Planner
If you don't have the "Not Consumed" PLanner- no worries! A notebook will do just fine! YOU KNOW all the thrills and frills of having a new planner. If you don’t have this…don’t...
2022-06-1723 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 87: Before You Choose a Curriculum as a Homeschool Mom or Micro-School Teacher Do this FOUNDATIONAL step FIRST! Gain clarity, save money and prepare for a great school year!This may be your first time homeschooling or preparing to run a micro-school and so many thoughts are running through your mind: What will this year look like? Feel like? How will I make this work? What curriculum do I purchase? How will I know my child is on track? Who will I partner up with? Where will we go? How can I make this fun for them and for me! The most frequent question I receive when it comes to starting a micro-school or homeschooling= what curriculum do you choose?
IN today's episode, we are going to...
2022-06-1227 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 86: Clarity and Productivity Tips To Plan a Summer Sit Down! Gain your motivation, Get Organized and Refresh Your Self, Teaching Plans and Homeschool Before another School Year BeginsHey there, teacher friends!
Another school year has ended, and a beautiful summer has begun! But if you're like me and the majority of teachers and homeschool moms- you are thinking about next year but still wanting to enjoy your summer! There are so many things going through your mind. Kids are home, the house is calling, vacations are waiting and you want to have a stress-free summer!
But, you also know there are A lot of decisions to make. You want to get organized and prepared for the upcoming school year- but how? In tod...
2022-06-1026 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 85: 5 Beliefs Keeping You From Starting Your Teaching Business or Changing Careers! Tackle Your Mindset, Get Unstuck and Create Your Tutoring Business, Microschool or Learning Pod!Just like you, I've heard the whispers of doubt, negativity, limiting thoughts, and total imposter syndrome! Without recognizing it, you can fall into the trap of feeling "STUCK" and sooner or later you are spiraling into a position of LACK!
No matter the type of teaching business you are after, or the type of learning experience you want for your own children, we must first look at our mindset and the limiting thoughts that can keep us from getting where we want to go!
If you are thinking of starting a teaching business - whether it...
2022-06-0722 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 84: Am I Really Ready to Start My Teaching Business or Micro-school? 5 Reflective Questions to Determine If You are Ready to Break Away From the System To Create an Impact and Legacy!Hey there, Teacher Friend! I know what it is like to sit on the fence and wonder if it is time to break away and begin my own journey of entrepreneurship. I understand all of the deep emotions, fears, overwhelm, and uncertainty.
But I also understand the liberation that comes from a life well designed and lived when you are able to create your own business, your own legacy, and an asset to continue building upon.
In today's episode, I take you through 5 questions that will help you reflect and determine whether or not you...
2022-06-0325 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 83: 10 Tips for Parents and Teachers Starting a Micro school and Finishing Strong During the Busiest Month of Teaching and Homeschooling! Keep it Simple and Restore Your Energy!We all know what it feels like to see the end in sight and try to muster up the strength to finish a school year strong! That's why I am sharing my 10 tips and lessons learned while running a microschool in the busiest month of the school year-May!
In today's episode, I share what it was like to end the year with a lot of things on my to-do list such as parent-teacher conferences, a culminating field trip, end of the year celebration, ending the school year yet preparing for a new one, keeping relationships front and c...
2022-05-3121 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 82: Celebrating Year 2 of Lighthouse Learning Micro-School! Tips on Preparing for an End of the Year Celebration, Reflecting on Success, and Outsourcing For Your School or Homeschooling BusinessHi teacher, friend!
Lighthouse Learning Micro-School is celebrating Year 2, and in this podcast episode, I am sharing all of the details about having an "End of the Year Celebration" so you can begin with the end in mind and set yourself up for a year of WINS! Whether or not you are "thinking" of starting a micro-school, "wondering" what it would be like to have your own business, or "considering" the idea of doing this for the years to come, you will want to listen to this episode for some ideas on preparation, outsourcing and much more!
2022-05-2729 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 81: 3 Books That Changed My Life As I Transitioned Through My Teaching Journey, Motherhood, Career Change, and Business Building! Summer Book List For Personal and Professional Growth!If you are looking for a great book to help expand your personal or professional growth, you're in the right place!
In today’s podcast, I share 3 books that changed my life as I transitioned into motherhood, career, and business building! These books were extremely foundational BEFORE I even began building our micro-school!
Let Your Light Shine,
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2022-05-2417 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 80: 😎7 Tips for Teachers and Homeschool Moms to Plan and Prepare for a Productive, Focused, Restful and Energized Summer!It's almost summer time!! Are you ready, momma? How about you, teacher friend!? You've worked so hard, you need a break, and you want your summer to feel energized, productive and restful. How can we set ourselves up for success?
We know the summer flies by, and technically we have about 7-8 weeks. In today's episode, I'll share 7 tips you can begin implementing RIGHT NOW so you feel your summer has a ton of JOY, inspiration and relaxation!
Let Your Light Shine,
Makenzie Oliver
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2022-05-2021 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 79: The Importance of Hard and Uncomfortable Changes as a Teacher or Parent Building a Micro School or Business, Making a Career Change or Starting to HomeschoolWelcome Back to the Teacher, Let Your Light Shine Podcast!
If you are anything like me, you definitely don’t like to be uncomfortable...but you know you have to in order to make changes, do hard things and make growth in your life and career.
Comfort Zone, Personal Growth, Setting Priorities, Starting Something New, Uncomfortable, Fear, Anxiety, Teacher, Homeschool Mom, Teacher Career Change, Vulnerability, Risks, Challenges, Starting a Microschool, Tutoring Business
In today’s podcast, I share with you the importance of being uncomfortable and taking advantage of the opportunity to start some...
2022-05-1724 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 78: The ONE THING You Can Do At the Start of Summer for Simplicity, Productivity and Clarity as a Teacher or Homeschool Mom!The ONE THING You Can Do At the Start of a New Season for Simplicity, Productivity, and Clarity as a Teacher or Homeschool MOM
Hey momma! Hey teacher, friend! What do You do as a new season rolls around to get yourself productive, excited, and ready for new possibilities? In today’s episode, I share my ONE THING to do as a new season rolls around so you can gain simplicity, productivity, and clarity when ending the school year and beginning the summer transition.
Yes, we want to enjoy summer and clear our minds for new...
2022-05-1324 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 77: Building Confidence during Seasonal Transitions as a Teacher or Homeschool Mom. Staying Productive, Focused, and Energized as We End a School Year and Prepare for Summer and Changes AheadAs homeschool parents and teachers, we know each season and month looks different throughout the school year. What’s the ONE word that comes to my mind as we end the school year and prepare for summer? Transitioning! Going from one activity to another feels overwhelming at times, especially if you are making a career change!
It’s time to take a look at What our life has looked like over the past couple of months and prepare for the months aheads. We do not perform the same in every season. What can we look forward to in a se...
2022-05-1025 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 76: Facing Emotions of Guilt, Shame, and Anxiety While Leaving The Teaching Profession! 3 Pieces of Advice to Help You Prepare For A Career Change Or Transition as a Teacher or Homeschool MomHi Teacher Friend!
Thinking of starting a new career? Are you a teacher on the verge of quitting your teaching job, but you are facing all the uncertain emotions of doing so? Are you a mom beginning a new career, or thinking of homeschooling your children and facing many thoughts about this new transition?
I promise this episode is meant to bless you and NOT put you in the Pit!! But I certainly feel led to share my emotional journey of leaving my teaching career of 15+ years and how the change led me to where I...
2022-05-0628 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 75: 5 Lessons Learned Running a Micro school and Homeschooling In April! Balancing Work From Home Mom and Teacher Life! Maintaining Energy, Planning, Enrolling Students and Preparing for Summer!Hi Teacher Friend! And a Big Hello to all my Homeschool Moms out there! We all hear the sweet singing of summer on the way! Can we raise a Hallelujah?!! Well done, mom! Well done, teacher! We are heading into the last month of schooling, and here comes the month of....reflection and closing down shop!
Homeschool Mom, Teacher, Career Change, Burn out, teacher burn out, fear, doubt, reflection, uncertainties, summer break, preparing for a change, mindset, and mental health!
In today's episode, I am sharing 5 lessons I learned as I end the school year and pr...
2022-05-0323 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 74: BONUS Mental Health For Moms, Homeschool Moms and Teachers During a Season of Overwhelm, Change and Burnout!! Navigating a Season of Transition with Reflection, Learning and Hard Things!Calling all MOMS, HOMESCHOOL MOMS, and TEACHER FRIENDS!!! Is May an exciting time? Yes it is! But is it also stressful and overwhelming as we end the school year and prepare for summer? Yes, indeed. I see you over there...raising your hand!
In this short episode, I share my May Strategy for Mental Health and navigating a season of change, growth and unknowns. I am taking this month to pour into all moms, teachers and homeschool moms who are needing encouragement, mental health renewal and tips for stretching yourself even when it feels hard.
I hop...
2022-05-0113 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 73: Nurse, Turned Homeschool Mom, Turned Microschool Builder! Brenna Reaves Shares Homeschool Journey To Inspire Teachers and Parents in Educational Business Building While Serving Your CommunityIf you are a mom, homeschool mom, teacher, or parent...this is a beautiful interview for you to listen to! If you have faced fears, doubts, struggles, or limitations, this interview will inspire you to keep pushing on!
In today's interview, Brenna Reaves shares her story of becoming a homeschool mom after taking a step away from her nursing career. In an effort to find a way to navigate homeschooling, Brenna reached out to local homeschool communities and parents and found a way to learn together.
As time went on, Brenna began realizing her community n...
2022-04-2947 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 72: BONUS: 4 Essentials In Preparing a Tutoring or Teaching Business This Summer or Fall! Must Have Organizational Tips to Help You Stay Focused While Serving Families and Enrolling Students!Hey teacher friend!
I know what it's like to try and build a business knowing the timeframe is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! You feel as if your To-do list is growing and you are wondering...what's most essential? What do I need to do? What should I focus on? How do I stay connected to what's most important? What processes do I focus on?
In today's BONUS EPISODE, we discuss Time Management, Community Building, Strategies for the Enrollment Process and All Necessary Documents when Starting a Homeschooling Business, Tutoring Business or Microschool.
It's im...
2022-04-2720 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 71: Social Media Consistency and Strategies To Start and Market Your Teaching Business ! A Helpful and Passionate Interview with Digital Manager, Madison Ancel! Logos, Branding, Platforms and More!
Hey there, business builder!
When it comes to starting a business and advertising your service, there are many components we tend to forget we need, or let's face it...we don't even know where to start when it comes to creating a logo, curating a brand, or learning social media strategies and platforms!
I've learned so much while outsourcing many of these tasks to my wonderful digital manager, Madison Ancel of Mad Digital Management! And in today's episode, Madison is here with a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all our "start-up" questions with logos, branding, consistency, social media, str...
2022-04-2651 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 70: Should I Start A Summer Camp? How-To Tips on Preparing and Beneficial Advice for Teachers and Parents Looking to Build Student Enrollment and Make Extra Money while Starting a Business!Are you a mom or teacher itching to do a little "something" fun or creative this summer for your child and/or others? Are you looking into starting a summer camp so you can earn extra money, start a side business, grow enrollment for your tutoring company, microschool or learning pod? Are you a homeschool parent ready to keep your kids engaged while also earning extra income?
In today's episode, I share why a summer camp is a great option for any teacher or parent-for multiple reasons! I also give insight on tips and strategies to get more...
2022-04-2219 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 69: I Need Help Finding Students! How to Start Advertising Your Teaching Business Using Word of Mouth Strategies! Enroll Students by Connecting with Families and Creating High Value Messages!Hey there, teacher friend!
Interested in starting a learning pod, tutoring business, microschool, or even an after-school program or summer camp? Of course, your biggest question may be..."How do I get the students?"
No topic is more beneficial to a small business than "Word of Mouth" Marketing. Your service deserves to be talked about, and the author of "Talkability" (Jay Baer) takes us through a deep dive on how to connect with families in an effort to enroll and influence on a deeper level.
Word of Mouth Marketing influences 50-90% of purchases...
2022-04-1924 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 68: Dare to Make a Change and Embrace Your Vulnerability as a Teacher or Mom Building a Business! Lessons from Brene Brown To Help You Start Your Tutoring Business, Learning Pod, or MicroschoolHey, Teacher Friend!
I hear it all the time, and I felt it myself. "I'm scared to make a change! I'm nervous about building a business! I am afraid to start something new!" But in today's episode, I believe you will walk away stronger and ready to walk into your destiny calling and build your Legacy.
If you haven't listened to Brene Brown and her wonderful Ted Talks, or read her book, "Dare to Lead", you're in for a real treat as I share what I have learned from her when it comes to making a...
2022-04-1531 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 67: ✅ 4 Must Haves✅ For Advertising Your Start Up Teaching Business! Begin Enrolling Students for Your Microschool, Learning Pod, Summer Camp or Tutoring Business!Hey, Teacher Friend!
As a former teacher, turned homeschool mom, and microschool builder, I know what it feels like to start a new teaching path with all the overwhelming fear, and intimidation of not knowing HOW to make this happen and HOW to get my first students… Let alone, scale and grow for the years to come! But thankfully, after much research and tried and true tactics we have succeeded in enrolling and growing, and scaling our microschool to our maximum capacity.
In Today's episode, I share the 4 "Must-Knows" When it Comes to Marketing Your Te...
2022-04-1230 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 66: The Feeling of Teacher, Mom or Career Burnout! An 👉EASY👈 4 Part Framework to Recharge, Get Motivation, Gain Momentum and Care for Yourself as a Homeschool Mom, Teacher, or Parent!Hey there, Teacher Friend and/or Mama!!
Although April is such a lovely time for renewal, energy, and exciting beginnings, it's also a stressful time for teachers immersed in state testing, ending the school year, and potentially starting a new career path.
Homeschool parents are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but their stamina and energy are running low. With less than two months of school left, what can we do to regain the motivation we once had at the start of the new school year?
In today's ep...
2022-04-0833 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 65: What is it like to Run a Micro-school? Get Teacher and Mom Inspiration from the Lessons I Learned, Moments I Loved and Changes I Made to Become More Efficient in Our Homeschooling Business!I often get asked, "What's it really like to run a micro-school out of your home?" "How Do You Balance it All?" Trust me, I wondered myself! But now that the dream actually became reality, having this business has been a blessing and game changer for my teacher and mom life!
In today's episode, I share our March Monthly Recap as a "Day in the Life" of a work from home mom, teacher business builder and micro-school owner.
I believe you will walk away with inspiration on starting your business and creating an educ...
2022-04-0530 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 64: Top 2 Moves When Starting Your Private Tutoring Business, Learning Pod or Micro-School from Scratch! Where to Begin And BONUS TIP To Market Your Message and Enroll Students with Ease!Hey there, teacher friend!
So you have finally decided that starting your own teaching business is perfect for you! But…
How do you even go about starting a tutoring business?
How do you get students for your new venture?
How do you set yourself apart from your existing competition?
If these are your burning questions, we’ve got you covered!
Trying to start a business from scratch for the first time? I see you over there waving your hands "Help Me! I'm starting from scratch! Where do I begin?"
In the 8 Steps...
2022-04-0128 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 63: 📢6 Pieces of Advice For Teachers and Parents Starting a New Career, Leaving Their Current Job, Or Starting a New Business! How to Transition With Confidence So You Can Design a Life You LOVE💖Hey there, teacher friend and Mom on a Mission!
I know how it feels to make a change in life that feels scary, overwhelming and down right .... a little crazy! But hey, I'm here to set you free, give you permission to make a change and light your heart on fire!
Today, I give you a personal coaching session-as if we were sitting across the table from one another. I'm here to speak life into you and set you on a path of confidence to actually LOVE your life and LOVE how you serve your fam...
2022-03-2926 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 62: Assessing Student Learning in a Homeschool, Micro-school or Learning Pod. ✔️Grades, Progress Reports, Standardized Testing, and Student Success 🏆 Building a positive, meaningful experienceAlthough every state is different in requirements, reporting and portfolios, I believe it's imperative to begin shifting your mind to what may be possible other than what we have always been conditioned to believe as parents, students and teachers in a public or private school setting.
While I am not against giving grades, progress reports or other quantified measurements, I share my take on administering these as a micro-school teacher. I share how my perception has changed and why I believe we need to embrace a different mindset when it comes to assessing student learning, mastery and...
2022-03-2526 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 61: Can I really have the Work ⏰ Life 💜Balance I Want As A Mom or Teacher Running a Micro-School, Learning Pod or Business?💯Are You Conditioned to Stay in the System?This, my friend, is a BIG TOPIC that we must address and help set the captives free!
One of the most frequent questions I get from teachers and parents is, " Is it really worth it? How much time do you spend preparing lessons? Isn't it a lot to work from home and teach multi-age children?"
Today I am discussing the trade-offs and how my life has changed as a teacher who transferred from teaching in public school to homeschooling and now running a micro-school.
I hope I shed some light on work life bal...
2022-03-2231 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 60: Are You a Homeschool Mom Loving Your Freedom But Wanting To Earn Money Part- Time? 👍Teachers and Parents Creating Flexible Learning Pods and Micro-Schools with Part Time ModelsHey there, mama! And of course, teacher friend!
Are you a mom who currently homeschools and thinking of teaming together with other families to offer educational opportunities or enrichment, but not ready to go all in? You've heard of micro-schools, but you are afraid of the commitment? Are you thinking part time is a better option for you and your family? Wanting to earn some extra income but not sure just how to do it?
If you Love the idea of homeschooling, but need to make money, tune in! This episode is great for teachers an...
2022-03-1823 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 59:👏🏼 7 Essentials for Building, Growing, Marketing and Enrolling Students😍 for Your Learning Pod, Micro-school, Homeschooling Business or Preschool!Some of the most common questions I receive, when it comes to marketing or advertising small businesses in education, are:
How do I find students?
What do I say to those who inquire?
Where do I find families who may be interested?
Do I have to use social media?
Do I need an enrollment process?
What should my handbook include?
Do you have a contract?
And the list goes on and on...
Whether you are a teacher or parent considering the...
2022-03-1536 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 58: 5️⃣ Lessons I Learned While Leaving Public School Scared and Overwhelmed, Becoming a Homeschool Mom and A Micro-School Teacher💙 Finding Courage in the UnknownHi There, Teacher Friend!
It’s March, and I know many teachers are considering options for next year, frantically holding on to possibilities, dreaming of a different way to carry on their love for teaching, but scared to let go. We've all been scared to leave the safety and comfort zone of teaching and embark on a journey that may/may not have ever seemed possible. All the fears come flooding into our minds. Where do I go? If I leave, what do I become? Can I /Should I really do this? Should I homeschool my children? Wh...
2022-03-1128 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 57: I’m Leaving My Teaching Career and Feel Overwhelmed! 🖐10 Ways🖐 to Bring More Peace, Organization and Time While Transitioning and Tackling Your To Do List📋 As a Teacher, Mom or HomeschoolerHey there teacher friend!!
Not only are to-do lists overwhelming at times, but the thought of transitioning out of a career and potentially starting a new business (or career path) puts EVEN MORE pressures on your plate. But here's the truth...EVEN if this decision feels huge and terrifying, IT's NOT impossible. You can’t change something that isn’t within your power to change, but you can wake up tomorrow and do something different, and that is most powerful thing of all.
In today's episode, I discuss 10 ways to bring more peace, organization, joy and co...
2022-03-0828 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 56:🗣 How Do I Enroll More Students for My Micro-School, Homeschooling, or Tutoring Business?✍️ 3 Step Process and Systems of Communication to Increase Student Enrollment and Connect with FamiliesWelcome back, Parents and Teachers!
If you are thinking about starting your own business as a teacher or homeschooling parent, you are definitely wondering, "How will I get the students to make this dream a reality? One of the most frequent questions I receive from teachers and parents who are trying to enroll students for their micro-school, preschool, homeschooling or tutoring business is "How in the world do I get students for my school? Where do I find clients? How do I communicate with those who are interested?"
In today's episode, I share my system...
2022-03-0429 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 55 🎉What Does a Month Look Like In A Micro-School as a Teacher or Homeschool Mom? Reflecting on Management, Systems, Learning, Communication, and Growth!🌟Special Announcement🌟Calling all teachers and parents!!
Get ready for a "Day in the Life" Episode of the Lighthouse Learning Micro-school where you will find useful information pertaining to Running a Micro-school, teaching multi-age students, and preparing for growth!
At the beginning of each month, we take a look into the management of a micro-school, the systems, learning, communication, family connections, areas to improve on, projects, and scaling/growing into a new school year...while also finishing strong!
PLUS!! There is a Special Announcement inside this episode! For those ready to start a micro-school...
2022-03-0129 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 54: 👏A Frequent Parent Concern! How Teachers and Homeschool Parents Can Build A Homeschooling Business Serving More Families and Children with Mentorship and Experiences💪Welcome Back, Teachers and Parents!
One of the most frequent questions I get from parents who are trying to homeschool for the first time is, "How Do I Homeschool My Child?" "Can you help me?" "Do you have any tips or tricks?" "Could my child come to you for a few hours of the day?" "Would you be able to TEACH me??"
In today's episode, we discuss expanding a micro-school or homeschooling business to not only serve students but parents as well. This can look different depending on how you set up your business, but no m...
2022-02-2522 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 53: How Do I Get More Students for My Homeschooling Business? Should I Open My Micro-school To Support Virtual School, Homeschool Students, or Homeschool Co-ops? Questions and Answers Revealed!!Welcome back to another episode of "Teacher, Let Your Light Shine"- Where Teachers and Parents Work Diligently to transform education by creating micro-schools or homeschooling businesses!
One of the biggest fears teachers and parents face, when it comes to starting their own homeschooling business or micro-school, is knowing "who to serve" and "where to find these students". Many teachers will ask, "Should I open the doors to students who are in virtual school?"
"Should I work with homeschool families who want to do the direct instruction themselves?"
"Should I partner with a hom...
2022-02-2221 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 52: How Do I Ensure Multiple Streams of Income with a Micro-school or Homeschooling Business Serving Students Full-Time or Part-Time? Creating Learning Enrichment Camps for Homeschool Students!Hey there, teacher friend!
As you are beginning to explore the many models of your future homeschooling business or micro-school, many thoughts begin popping into your mind: "How can I make additional income? Do I need to serve full time students only? If I serve students part time, will my income still be sufficient? What would it look like if I could create a homeschool enrichment center? Can I serve homeschool families with the use of summer camps, day camps, enrichment activities or in a learning pod setting? What could a creative and flexible day look like in...
2022-02-1827 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 51: How Do I Create a Business, as a Teacher or Parent, In Order To Create Great Income? A Hybrid Model for Tutoring, Enrichment Learning, and Homeschool Resource CenterAre you a parent thinking of homeschooling and you are wondering how to make an income? Are you searching for an experience your child would love -enriching their lives through collaboration, projects and multiple avenues? Teachers, are you thinking of starting your own business and wondering how you can still teach children (face-to-face) with different options to make an income and impact? Wanting to use your teaching services for academic instruction and enrichment? Listen in!
In today's episode, I give an example of a business model that will work hand in hand for both parents and teachers w...
2022-02-1514 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 50: Flexible and Profitable Teacher Business: Creating Part Time or Full Time Income with Micro-schools and Tutoring Businesses: Learning Options for Homeschool, Virtual or After School StudentsHey, Teacher Friend!
Looking for a flexible career where you can control your time and streams of income? Wanting to create a business where you can teach on your own terms and create a big, lasting impact with individualized learning for homeschool, virtual or after school students?
In today's episode, I give you a great big view on how you can capitalize on tutoring in a "different" way than what you may be thinking! On on one tutoring is a thing, but in today's episode, we take the idea and expand it to help you c...
2022-02-1118 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 49: Making Money with a Full Time/ Part Time Micro-School Business Model: Parents and Teachers offering Learning Experiences for Homeschooled Students- Tutoring, Socialization and EnrichmentHey, teacher friend!
Are you thinking of possibly leaving public or private school education and dreaming of creating a teaching career where you can impact the lives of many, make great income and teach with joy? Are you a parent wanting to Homeschool Your Own Children but don't want to do it alone? Need to Make an Income? Tune in for a Business Idea allowing parents to teach their children along with other homeschooled families. Teachers may be wondering, "Can I teach a homeschooled student?" This is the episode for you!
Today I give you...
2022-02-0825 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 48: Teacher Concerns! Micro-school Bills Being Passed By Congress? Do I Start My Teaching Business as an LLC, Charter or Private School? My Thoughts on Homeschool Tutoring and Family EducationHey, Teacher Friend!
Do you have an idea for your teacher business? Wanting to build a "dream school" or micro-school, but you do not know how to set it up? Hearing all the media talk about "Micro-school bills being passed by Congress"? Wondering if you should be a charter or private school? Can a teacher create a tutoring business and offer services to homeschooled students and families? Is my idea even LEGAL? No matter the business, legalities are important. Today's episode will help Save you time scouring the internet.
Charter, Private, Government Funding, Non-for profits...
2022-02-0421 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 47: Making Money as A Homeschool Mom or Teacher: A MUST DO Step To Generate Income As a Parent or Teacher Starting a Profitable Homeschooling Business or Micro-SchoolCalling all Parents and Teachers! Ready to start your own educational business? It's Time to Shine! Parents and Teachers Creating a Place for Education must FIRST begin with Adding Value as a KEY INGREDIENT in order to begin building a profitable homeschooling business or micro-school.
Teachers and Parents- You have so many possibilities to create an incredible educational impact. What could my business model actually look like? How do I begin determining the income I could make? What is my offer to families? The key ingredient you need to build you microschool, homeschooling business is a basic star...
2022-02-0128 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 46: Monthly Micro-School Review! Work From Home Teacher Life! Month in the LIFE of a Homeschool Mom: Learning Projects, Routines, Wins, Growth, Finances, and Planning CurriculumHey there, Teacher Friend!
Ever wonder what it would be like to teach from your home-face to face- with 11 students? Do you find yourself daydreaming about being home with your children and doing what you love? Are you a homeschool mom wanting to make additional income? Are you a teacher looking for a career change and wonder what a "DAY in the LIFE" would be like to run a classroom out of your living room? In today's episode, you get all the nitty-gritty on what it looks like running a micro-school from my living room!
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2022-01-2834 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 45: Know Your Numbers! My Strategy and Spreadsheet for Clarity on Your Finances and Budget So You Can Be Motivated and Confident in Your Teacher Business, Tutoring /Micro-schoolWanting to make a career change, build a micro-school or tutoring business, but you keep Fumbling Over the Numbers? Want to step out and Make a Change, but you keep thinking..."I don’t know how this works financially?" Today I am Sharing a Strategy That Helped Us Crunch the Numbers before we began our Micro-school. If you're Ready to Take on a new adventure of starting your lucrative teacher business, you must know your numbers! Using this strategy and spreadsheet motivated me and grew our micro-school.
No more saying, "I want to make a change, but I d...
2022-01-2526 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 44: Want To Make a Career or Life Change, But Struggling To Find the Time, Effort or Energy to Make Progress on Your Goals? Train Your Brain and Use This Time Block Strategy To Make Things Happen!Hey there, teacher friend! It's not time to give up. It's Training Time!
You know you want something different. You have goals and dreams of making things happen, but you are struggling to find the extra time, energy and effort to pursue what you really want. You may see other people making changes, getting great breaks, pushing through fear, but you can't find the hope or motivation within yourself to make your OWN dreams a reality!
Today's episode will help you train your brain and find that perfect hour to reclaim your Freedom, Autonomy, Before Yo...
2022-01-2123 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEP 43: Tired of the Hustle and Bustle? Searching for Quality of Life? Here’s Your Clarity Work to Push Through Your Teacher Career Change and Get What You Truly Desire!Attention, Teacher Friend! Clarity is Coming!!
Do you truly want to break free? Are you searching for the person God created you to be, but you struggle because you don’t know what path you are going down?! Tired of walking down the fuzzy road? Can't make the "itch" inside go away? Are you beginning to wonder, "Am I crazy or going through a mid-life crisis!?" If your heart is telling you to do something else, but you can't quite figure it out.. You are not alone. Today I share one method in find clarity that has hel...
2022-01-1825 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 42: Taking the ”Big and Scary” Out of This! On the Fence about Starting Your Own Teaching Business? 5 Misconceptions About What it Takes To Start a Micro-School! Costs, Time, Legalities and More!Hey there, Teacher Friend!
We've all heard the lies. The overwhelm. The questions swirling in our minds. Let's get to the truth today! Don't let these misconceptions keep you from experiencing the true JOY of having your own teaching business!
In today's episode, we take the "Big and Scary" out of Starting Your Own Teaching Business or Micro-school. "Do I have to be a private school?" "How does this work legally?" "Is this going to be expensive?" "Will I really be successful at this?" "Who even needs my services?" Oh teacher friend, we cover so much...
2022-01-1420 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 41: Concerned You Won’t Find Students for Your Business? My 5 Step Advertising Process to Enroll More Students and Grow Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business! Increase Tutor Impact and IncomeHi there, Teacher Friend!
Get ready for this juicy episode packed with 5 strategies to enrolling more students amidst a pandemic, school closures and even mid-year! A common fear that holds teachers back from starting their own micro-school or homeschooling business is the idea, " I won't get enough students." But in today's episode, I share how our micro-school gained more students mid-year with a simple and effective 5 step strategy!
Get out your notebook! Today's episode gives tactical steps in advertising for your school, tutoring business or learning pod!
Let Your Light Shine,
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2022-01-1128 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 40: Avoid These 8 Mistakes When Starting Your Own Tutoring Business, Homeschooling Business or Micro-schoolHey there, Teacher Friend!
As you begin preparing to build your tutoring business, micro-school or homeschooling business, it's important to be aware of the common mistakes we make when creating our first business!
Starting a Micro-school, Tutoring Business, Homeschooling Business or Learning Pod can offer a lucrative income for teachers. Just like starting any business, you must avoid mistakes in an effort to save time, money and energy. This episode focuses on 8 mistakes teachers make when it comes to starting these types of businesses.
Let Your Light Shine,
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2022-01-0717 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 38 Series/Pt 5: What You Must Have in Order to Keep Your Goals for the New Year! Your Mindset for Teacher Career Change, Micro-school Building, Tutoring or a Homeschooling BusinessHey there, Teacher Friend!
In this five part series, we discuss the foundational principles needed in order to gain momentum, clarity and set goals toward your future teacher business!
In Part 5 of this series, we discuss the components of Goal Setting, Prioritizing, Strategizing and Planning with a Willing and Willful Attitude! After preparing clear, intentional goals for the New Year or any quarter of a given year, your attitude will ultimately keep you focused or take you off track! In order for any great plan to work, we must all be willing to put in t...
2021-12-3114 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 37 Series/Pt 4: Quarterly Planning, Goal Setting, Prioritizing and Strategizing Using the 4-1-Q-1! Planning for Teacher Career Change, Micro-school Building, Tutoring or a Homeschooling BusinessHey there, Teacher Friend!
In this five part series, we discuss the foundational principles needed in order to gain momentum, clarity and set goals toward your future teacher business!
In Part 4of this series, we discuss using YOUR ULTIMATE GPS PLANNING SYSTEM along with the 4-1-Q-1 Formula for Quarter, Monthly and Weekly Planning! After determining goals, priorities and strategies (Episode 36), you will use the 4-1-Q-1 System to break down quarter plans into months, weeks and days. This system ensures your goals are being met and not put on the back burner!
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2021-12-3021 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 36 Series/Pt 3: Your Ultimate GPS Planning Guide for Goal Setting, Prioritizing and Strategizing! Planning for Teacher Career Change, Micro-school Building, Tutoring or a Homeschooling BusinessHey there, Teacher Friend!
In this five part series, we discuss the foundational principles needed in order to gain momentum, clarity and set goals toward your future teacher business!
In Part 3 of this series, we discuss YOUR ULTIMATE GPS PLANNING SYSTEM! This system assists you in preparing clear, intentional goals for the New Year or any quarter of a given year. In addition, deadlines, priorities, and strategies are created in an effort to reach your desired goal. The steps are very intentional once clarity has been achieved, and this method is sure to bring teacher gr...
2021-12-2926 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 35 Series/Pt 2: Teacher Business Planning for the New Year: Mindset, Goal Setting and Preparing for Teacher Career Change, Micro-school Building, Tutoring or Homeschooling BusinessHey there, Teacher Friend!
In this five-part series, we discuss the foundational principles needed in order to gain momentum, clarity and goals toward your future teacher business!
In Part 2 of this series, we discuss overcoming delay, inaction and procrastination as you begin Preparing for the New Year so you can build a thriving teacher business!
Preparing for the New Year can seem exciting for some, but for other teachers, the thought of changing careers feels daunting. Although many teachers would love to have their own business, become a teacherpreneur or invest in their f...
2021-12-2828 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 34 Series/Pt 1: Teacher Business Planning for the New Year: Mindset, Goal Setting and Preparing for Teacher Career Change, Micro-school Building, Tutoring or Homeschooling BusinessHey there, Teacher Friend!
In this five part series, we discuss the foundational principles needed in order to gain momentum, clarity and goals toward your future teacher business! Preparing for the New Year can seem exciting for some, but for other teachers, the thought of changing careers feels daunting. Although many teachers would love to have their own business, become a teacherpreneur or invest in their future selves, they lack the preparedness to move forward in beginning their micro-school, tutoring or homeschooling business.
In each episode, you will discover what needs to be defeated in...
2021-12-2728 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 33: Pursuing Your Teacher Dream and Moving Forward When You Lack Direction, Vision or Feel Stuck in Decision Making!Hey, teacher friend!
It's easy to look all your teacher friends making moves and crushing their dreams and think, "Wow! They have it all together"! I can't even imagine leaving my teaching position, starting a new career, building a school, becoming an entrepreneur or working from home - I don't even know where to begin! But the truth is, we are all on an uphill journey and some of us do not know where we are going or how we will get there! We just choose to walk by faith and take the next step, even when...
2021-12-2425 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 32: 2 Important Factors for Handling Lack of Support for Your Vision: What to Do/Say When Your Spouse, Family or Friends Don‘t Understand Your Business DreamHey there, teacher friend!
It’s scary enough to put yourself in a new situation, change careers, transition into a new teaching path or start a business-but then to feel a lack of support from the people around you-total bummer! You’re not only worrying about getting your business off the ground; you’re also worrying whether people will react negatively or ask a ton of questions. When others don't see your vision, such as your spouse, friends or family, it can be lonely.
In today's episode, I share 2 Factors you must consider when it comes to...
2021-12-2129 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 31: 4 Values To Highlight When Marketing Your Micro School! Create a Strong Message and Transform Education for Students, Teachers and FamiliesHey, Hey Teacher Friend!
Today we discuss 4 values to highlight when marketing your idea to future families! These values help your message and future school business SHINE! Being able to clearly and confidently communicate your core values for education, opens the floodgates to possibilities! Parents are looking for better, and teachers have the ability to make a massive impact on education through building a micro-school, homeschooling business, or learning pod.
Transformation begins NOW! America's education system is in a crisis, but the values given through micro-school give hope for our future. As you get closer an...
2021-12-1724 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 30: Tuition, Contracts, Payment Plans, Discounts and Ideas for Your Micro-school, Homeschooling Business or Preschool! Creating a Strong Financial Foundation!Hey, teacher friend!
One of the most frequent questions I get asked from teachers, regarding the start of their business is, "How do I collect tuition for my micro-school, homeschool or homeschooling business? Should I ask for full payments upfront, or do I request payments by the month or semester? What should be in my contract? " Well, let's get into some nitty gritty today!
Not only do we have to consider HOW we will collect payments, we need to FIRST identify HOW we will communicate our policy for collecting tuition and ways to set our b...
2021-12-1428 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 29: How Do You Keep Student Records in a Homeschooling Business? What are the Requirements for Documenting in a Micro-School?Hi, teacher friend!
As teachers, we all know the requirements for record keeping, grading, progress monitoring and updating all the "system" information for our students. But one of the most frequent questions I get asked about a HOMESCHOOLING BUSINESS or a MICRO-SCHOOL is... "How do you keep records? What does it look like in this new teaching arena?"
And let me tell you, teacher friend, IT'S NOTHING like you've had to do before!! Get excited! But also...get informed!
And what a great question it is! Not matter what state, country or province you l...
2021-12-1022 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 28: Your 8 Step Roadmap is Here! How to Successfully Launch a Micro-school or Homeschooling Business! Gain Clarity So You Can Profit and Have SustainabilityHey, teacher friend!
Are you looking for an alternative in your teaching career? You love teaching, but finding more and more reasons to start looking at other opportunities? Thinking of building a micro-school but have NO IDEA where to begin? Wondering which step comes first and which is highest priority? Teacher friend, I see you. I was you. We all need clear direction so we can make progress and have peace along the way.
You all are going on a journey today! For the first time, the 8 step roadmap is Here! You will finally have a m...
2021-12-0730 minTeacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education AdvocateEp 27: A Teacher‘s Guide to a Homeschooling Business Model With Flexible Hours, Great Impact and Income (Micro-School Option Too!)Hey there, teacher friend!
Boy do I have a treat for you today! Having a homeschooling business allows you to customize the services you provide in multiple ways. Many teachers may be looking for an alternative to full time instruction and searching for more flexible hours. In today's episode, I explain a high value marketable service you can provide students and families. This model offers flexibility and a unique partnership between parents, students and teachers.
Whether you choose to take the micro-school approach or homeschooling business approach, each model is customizable and easily adaptable to the...
2021-12-0325 min