The Teacher Biz Podcast

Heather O’Donnell
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Hey there! Welcome to The Teacher Biz Podcast with Heather O’Donnell.  Each week, Heather shares strategies she’s used in her own online business to replace her teacher income (several times over) while working just 25 hours a week. Learn how a profitable teacher biz actually works (psst… we’re not throwing up resources on TPT) and how to get started without falling into the most common pitfalls and time wasters in the online business world.  Through a mix of interviews and solo episodes, you’ll learn about building an email list, creating and selling digital products, time management, a must-have mindset for success, how to run a profitable business on your own schedule, and much more. Hit subscribe and get ready to learn how to build a profitable home business with a lot less effort than it takes to run a classroom! Connect With Heather: https://teacherbiz.com/about/ https://instagram.com/teacherbiz

  1. 5일 전

    119: Behind the Scenes of a Successful Funnel with Laura Kebart (Part 1)

    Laura Kebart leverages her 20+ years of classroom teaching experience and instructional coaching systems to serve busy middle school English Language Arts Teachers through her online presence at languageartsteachers.com. Through her educational consulting, realistic instructional strategies, hands-on workshops, and back-to-school MSELA Summit each July, Laura helps educators teach with confidence while reducing their overwhelm and increasing student engagement.  In this episode, Laura shares her expertise on structuring and profiting from funnels. She breaks down funnels in a way that feels super doable, and explains how even a tiny $9 product can turn into serious income with the right setup. You’ll hear tips on order bumps, upsells, and easy ways to tweak your funnel so it keeps working better over time. Plus, Laura shares her favorite Friday routine for reflecting and brainstorming fresh ideas. If you’re ready to stop overthinking funnels and start using them to grow your business, this conversation will leave you excited and confident to try it yourself! Connect with Laura Kebart: languageartsteachers.com instagram.com/languageartsteachers Key Takeaways: (04:20) What a funnel actually is(07:25) Inside Laura's funnel: offers, order bumps, and upsells(09:30) How a $9 product became a large revenue stream(16:00) Laura’s friday reflection routine for fresh ideas(17:20) Funnel mindset; why ethical funnels build trust and more sales(22:00) Recent funnel strategies and results Listen to Episode 54: Slowly Transitioning from Teacher to Full-Time Business Owner with Laura Kebart Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Connect With Heather: teacherbiz.com/about instagram.com/teacherbiz

    29분

  2. 9월 9일

    118: How to Bundle Products for a Quick and Easy Flash Sale

    Imagine bringing in over 100 sales in 2 days with less effort than a Sunday lesson plan. Heather gives a behind the scenes look at a quick flash sale she ran using two of her best selling resources from Kindergarten Ready: the Ultimate Alphabet Learning Kit and the Ultimate Numbers Learning Kit, bundled as the “Back to School Bundle.” She shares how she pulled it all together by creating a simple sales page, polishing the copy with a little help from ChatGPT, and scheduling a few emails. The whole process took just 2.5 hours and brought in 112 sales! Hit play and learn why repurposing what you’ve already created can be an easy win for quick results, and how you can use the same approach without adding extra stress to your plate! Key Takeaways: (02:45) Creating the “Back to School Bundle”(03:40) Setting up the sales page and creating an email marketing strategy(06:10) Executing the flash sale(08:15) Sale results and future sales strategies Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Connect With Heather: teacherbiz.com/about instagram.com/teacherbiz

    11분

  3. 9월 2일

    117: 5 Ways to Boost Your Productivity When Working from Home

    Working from home can feel like a dream…until the laundry, the TV, and the “just five more minutes on Instagram” start pulling you away from your goals. In this episode, Heather shares five simple strategies that have helped her stay productive as an online business owner. From setting intentional deadlines and time-blocking your day to creating real accountability and building a workspace that actually works, these tips are designed to help you finally get things done. By the end of this episode, you’ll have ways to create routines and systems that stick so you can finally stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress on your goals! Key Takeaways: (03:20) The struggle of working from home(04:30) Setting deadlines for yourself(06:15) Organizing your day without rigid scheduling(09:10) Finding support and staying on track(13:20) Why your workspace environment matters more than you think(15:30) Building routines that stick Listen to Previous Episodes: #28: Lessons Learned from a Failed Business #97: Finding Business Friends and Creating a Mastermind Group Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Connect With Heather: teacherbiz.com/about instagram.com/teacherbiz

    19분

  4. 8월 26일

    116: Marketing Strategies from Big Brands You Know and Love

    If you have an online business, then guess what, you are officially a marketer! And it’s time to start looking at your business and the world around you through that lens. In this episode, Heather breaks down what some of the biggest brands are doing right when it comes to their marketing strategies, and how you can bring those same ideas into your own business. From building anticipation to creating a memorable experience and showing off your unique personality, you’ll learn the marketing principles that can transform the way you connect with your audience. Plus, you’ll walk away with action steps to help you start applying these ideas today! Key Takeaways: (02:20) How to start seeing marketing all around you(03:10) Dunkin’ Donuts and the power of consistency(08:00) Taylor Swift and building anticipation for your offers(14:10) Olive and June; educating your audience for better results(17:15) Disney; selling experiences, not just products(19:45) Apple; marketing transformation, not features(21:55) Trader Joe’s personality-driven approach to engagement(25:05) How to apply these lessons in your own business Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Connect With Heather: teacherbiz.com/about instagram.com/teacherbiz

    27분

  5. 8월 19일

    115: Crazy Business Stories: Heather’s Webinar Woes

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

    25분

  6. 8월 12일

    114: How to Make More Money From Products You’ve Already Sold

    If you’re selling a product for the second time, you’ve already done the hard part. Now it’s all about making that product even more profitable! In this episode, Heather shares her proven strategies for re-selling a product and maximizing results, like how to use what you’ve already learned from past launches, the early bird bonus trick that can make day one sales sky-rocket, and why shorter sales windows can actually work better than long, drawn-out ones. She also shares how to dig into your past sales data for easy wins, the kind of emails that can outperform your social posts, and why growing your audience between launches is the secret to keeping sales fresh. Whether you’ve launched a dozen times or you’re gearing up for round two, these ideas will help you make your next one your best yet! Key Takeaways: (02:20) Why selling a product again can be easier and more profitable(03:30 Using an early bird bonus to boost day one sales(05:15) Mining your past sales data for conversion-boosting insights(08:35) Email tweaks that can outperform social media(13:20) The importance of consistent audience growth between launches Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Connect With Heather: teacherbiz.com/about instagram.com/teacherbiz

    15분

  7. 8월 5일

    113: The Surprising Results of Taking a Break from Instagram

    Heather shares a bold move that might surprise you. She stepped away from Instagram completely for the summer. In this episode, she explains why she hit pause, the simple shifts she made (like leaning into email and paid ads) that kept leads rolling in, and the unexpected wins that came from choosing sustainability over social media hustle. Plus, she shares how the break gave her more time with her family and helped her reconnect with the parts of her business that really drive results. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s okay to take a step back from social media, this episode is your permission slip! Key Takeaways: (02:00) Pausing Instagram for several months and what happened next(06:30) How repurposed content and paid ads kept leads coming in(09:30) Why email marketing outperforms social media for ROI(13:50) The mindset shift that changed her approach to social Previous Episodes Mentioned: #101: How to Stand Out on Instagram by Being Real, Not Perfect with Jenna Harding #108: Working Less, Living More: Heather’s Summertime Schedule Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Connect With Heather: teacherbiz.com/about instagram.com/teacherbiz

    15분

  8. 7월 29일

    112: 5 Ways to Use AI in Your Business (and Mistakes to Avoid)

    Are you using AI in your business yet? If so, are you really getting the most out of it or just testing the waters? Maybe you’re still resisting the AI movement because you’re worried about robots taking over. Either way, you might be missing out on something that could make your life so much easier! In this episode, Heather talks about how AI can actually help you, not replace you. She shares simple, smart ways to use it, such as writing sales copy, creating social content, brainstorming offers, outlining courses, and handling customer emails. Plus, she breaks down the common mistakes to avoid and how to use tools like ChatGPT without losing your voice or sounding robotic. If you’re ready to save time, get inspired, and still sound like you, it’s time to start using AI as your behind-the-scenes helper. And if this episode helps shift your perspective, send it to a friend who might need the pep talk too! Key Takeaways: (02:30) ChatGPT, Claude, Grok(03:15) The mindset shift; AI isn’t cheating, it’s a tool(06:30) What AI is actually good for in your business(12:20) What not to do with AI(13:50) A simple way to start using AI today Listen to Episode 107: The Simple Hack for Answering Tricky Emails Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start Connect With Heather: teacherbiz.com/about instagram.com/teacherbiz

    16분
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Hey there! Welcome to The Teacher Biz Podcast with Heather O’Donnell.  Each week, Heather shares strategies she’s used in her own online business to replace her teacher income (several times over) while working just 25 hours a week. Learn how a profitable teacher biz actually works (psst… we’re not throwing up resources on TPT) and how to get started without falling into the most common pitfalls and time wasters in the online business world.  Through a mix of interviews and solo episodes, you’ll learn about building an email list, creating and selling digital products, time management, a must-have mindset for success, how to run a profitable business on your own schedule, and much more. Hit subscribe and get ready to learn how to build a profitable home business with a lot less effort than it takes to run a classroom! Connect With Heather: https://teacherbiz.com/about/ https://instagram.com/teacherbiz

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    Heather O’Donnell
  • 방송 연도
    2023년 - 2025년
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    120
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    © 2025 The Teacher Biz Podcast
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