Jay and Nichole's Learning Lab

Teacher Jay and Teacher Nichole

The Learning Lab Podcast bridges the gap between parents, teachers, and business owners, creating a collaborative space to explore how these roles intersect. Each month rotates themes focused on one group (Parents, Teachers, or Business), offering insights, strategies, and practical tips that empower all three groups to foster better collaboration and understanding across the learning ecosystem.

  1. 03/17/2025

    S2E11: How Jay & Nichole Built Their Online Teaching Business

    Every great success story has an origin… and this one is filled with hustle, lessons learned, and a LOT of coffee. ☕ In this special co-host episode, Nichole and Jay pull back the curtain on their journeys from solo online teachers to industry leaders. If you’ve ever wondered how they built thriving businesses, launched a podcast, and became known figures in online teaching, this episode tells it all! ✨ In This Episode: 📌 The early days – How we got started in online teaching (and our biggest fails!) 📌 Going beyond teaching – Scaling up to coaching, collaborations, and new ventures 📌 The struggles & unexpected wins of building an online education brand 📌 Lessons learned – What we wish we knew before starting 📌 What’s next? The future of The Learning Lab & our businesses 💬 What’s your biggest online teaching goal? Drop it in the comments—we want to hear from you! 🚀 Subscribe now for more real-talk, strategies, and industry insights every Thursday at 8 PM (GMT+8). Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he Independent Teacher Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has helped so many teachers that are going independent. 👨🏽‍🏫Why not check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Funclass⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a free trial. Funclass is an all-in-one gamified solution for independent teachers for their online lessons.  #OnlineTeaching #TeacherEntrepreneurs #TheLearningLabPodcast

    58 min
  2. 03/03/2025

    S2E9: Monthly Wrap-up/Hall of Shame/Wall of Shame

    The Learning Lab Podcast | S2E9 | Monthly Wrap-Up: The Truth About Online Teaching Rates & Fees Description:In this monthly wrap-up episode of The Learning Lab Podcast, Nichole and Jay break down the biggest revelations from February, exposing pricing discrepancies, hidden fees, and stagnant teacher pay across major online teaching platforms like Cambly and Amazing Talker. If you're an online educator, this episode is a must-listen! ✨ In This Episode:📌 Are teachers being underpaid? The hidden cost of platform fees 💰📌 How Cambly charges students more but hasn’t increased teacher pay in 10 years📌 Amazing Talker’s high commission fees – Worth it or exploitative?📌 Hall of Fame Inductee: ???? – Recognizing her impact on online teachers 💬 Join the Conversation!What’s your experience with online teaching pay? Have you been affected by platform pricing tricks? Drop a comment below! 🚀 Subscribe now for hard-hitting investigations, online teaching strategies, and industry insights every Thursday at 8 PM (GMT+8). Want to know more about Jillian Shanahan?FB Groups: Online Teacher Success and Support Teacher Boss Society Website: https://independentteacheracademy.com/  Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! ⁠⁠T⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠he Independent Teacher Academy⁠⁠⁠ has helped so many teachers that are going independent. 👨🏽‍🏫Why not check out ⁠⁠Funclass⁠⁠ with a free trial. Funclass is an all-in-one gamified solution for independent teachers for their online lessons.  #OnlineTeaching #TeacherPay #TheLearningLabPodcast

    47 min
  3. 02/20/2025

    S2E8: Online Teaching Agents: Helpful or a Hassle?

    In this episode of The Learning Lab Podcast, Nichole and Jay are joined by Ronnie, an experienced agent in the online education space, to discuss the vital role agents play in connecting teachers with students. Whether you're an online educator looking for job opportunities or a freelancer considering working with an agent, this episode unpacks everything you need to know. ✨ In This Episode:📌 How agents help teachers find stable work and student connections📌 The challenges and advantages of working with an agent📌 Red flags to watch for when choosing an agent📌 How COVID and market shifts have changed the agent-teacher dynamic📌 Professionalism, branding, and job readiness for online teachers 🎧 Is working with an agent the right move for you? Get insights from an industry expert and learn how to navigate the online teaching market strategically. 📣 Question for You:"Have you ever worked with an agent as an online teacher? What was your experience like?" 💡 Subscribe now for weekly episodes on education, business, and online learning strategies every Thursday at 8 PM (GMT+8). Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! ⁠T⁠⁠⁠he Independent Teacher Academy⁠⁠ has helped so many teachers that are going independent. 👨🏽‍🏫Why not check out ⁠Funclass⁠ with a free trial. Funclass is an all-in-one gamified solution for independent teachers for their online lessons.  #OnlineTeaching #EducationJobs #TheLearningLabPodcast #CoachSulting #ACS

    31 min

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The Learning Lab Podcast bridges the gap between parents, teachers, and business owners, creating a collaborative space to explore how these roles intersect. Each month rotates themes focused on one group (Parents, Teachers, or Business), offering insights, strategies, and practical tips that empower all three groups to foster better collaboration and understanding across the learning ecosystem.