What if the biggest thing stopping teachers from building their own education business isn't their teaching ability—but everything that comes after it? In this edition of The Spotlight, Mike sits down with Ali from Inglés con Ali for a conversation about something more teachers are beginning to consider: moving beyond simply teaching classes and building something of their own. The conversation begins with 24HRA, a platform both Mike and Ali use in their respective education businesses. But this isn't an advertisement. It's a practical discussion about what technology can—and cannot—do for independent teachers. Can one platform really replace the collection of tools teachers use for scheduling, classes, payments, courses, and administration? More importantly, does better technology actually make someone a better education entrepreneur? From there, the conversation gets personal. Ali shares how studying in Spain, the United States, and Argentina influenced the educator she became, what years of working with children, teenagers, adults, professionals, and companies taught her, and how she transformed her experience as an English teacher into Inglés con Ali. Then comes the bigger question: When does a teacher stop thinking only like a teacher and start thinking like an entrepreneur? Mike and Ali explore pricing, marketing, branding, leadership, technology, building an online academy, the pressure to become an influencer, educational quality versus profitability, and why excellent teachers sometimes hesitate to charge what their expertise is actually worth. They also confront something teacher education rarely discusses: Should entrepreneurship be part of teacher training? Because teachers today don't necessarily need a building, a massive team, or thousands of followers to create something meaningful. They need expertise, a strong educational product, the right infrastructure—and the courage to begin. If you've ever thought about creating your own course, teaching independently, launching an online academy, developing your personal brand, or turning your expertise into an education business, this conversation is for you. 🎓 And if you're ready to continue developing professionally, explore BroadClub Education and access our growing selection of FREE courses and FREE certificates, including professional development and AI-focused courses. 👉 www.broadclubeducation.com Your expertise can become more than a lesson. It can become something you build. #teacherpreneur #teacherbusiness #educationentrepreneurship #onlineteaching #teacherleadership #edtech #professionaldevelopment #languageteaching
