The Education Biz Podcast

Jenn Kleiber
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Are you an educator or former educator ready to be the one giving the PD instead of sitting in it? The Education Biz Podcast gives tips, tools and ideas for starting, building and marketing your education consulting company!

  1. 23h ago

    Episode 42: Before You Do More Marketing, Find the Leak in Your Business

    When your education consulting business isn't bringing in the revenue you want, it's easy to assume you need more. In this episode, I'm walking you through my CEO Checklist: Traffic → Leads → Sales → Service and showing you how to use it to identify where your business is actually getting stuck—before you spend more time, money, and energy trying to fix the wrong thing. Join Me for the FREE Revenue Leak Workshop If you're working hard to grow your education consulting business but school and district contracts still aren't coming as consistently as you'd like, join me for my free live Revenue Leak Workshop. I'll help you identify where your business may be leaking opportunities and revenue so you can stop guessing about what to fix next. September 15 or September 17 at 10:00 AM CT I'm also giving away personalized Education Consultant Revenue Leak Diagnostics during the live workshops, including my review of your business and a private 20-minute debrief. You must attend live to win. Register here: Save Your Seat for the Revenue Leak Workshop Before you add another marketing strategy to your to-do list, find the leak. Then fix the right problem.

  2. Aug 20

    Episode 41: Motion Isn't Momentum

    Why More Activity Won't Grow Your Consulting Business This Fall Have you been wondering if you missed the back-to-school window? You're not alone. Every August, I hear from education consultants who assume schools have already made their decisions, budgets have been spent, and opportunities have passed them by. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why feeling busy isn't the same as building momentumThe biggest mistake consultants make after back-to-schoolHow relationships—not panic—create new opportunitiesOne simple action you can take this week to move your business forwardWhy September is still full of opportunity for education consultantsReady to Build Momentum This Fall? If you're ready to stop reacting and start growing intentionally, I'd love to invite you to join The Profitable Consultant Membership. On September 3, we're hosting a live 90-Day Planning Session exclusively for members. Together, we'll step back from the day-to-day, get clear on your priorities, and build a focused plan for the next 90 days. Join the Membership here: https://www.jennkleiber.com/membership Not Sure What's Holding Your Business Back? Take the Education Consultant Revenue Leak Diagnostic to identify the one or two hidden gaps that may be costing you school contracts, recurring revenue, and long-term partnerships. You'll receive: A personalized diagnostic reportActionable recommendationsA 20-minute strategy debrief with JennLearn more here: https://www.jennkleiber.com/diagnostic

  3. Aug 6

    Episode 40: How to Turn One Back-to-School Training into Months of Coaching

    Many education consultants assume a back-to-school workshop is the end of the contract—but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Jenn shares how to position your professional development as the beginning of a long-term partnership by focusing on school outcomes, creating a signature framework, gathering meaningful teacher feedback, and leading strategic debrief conversations with administrators. You'll also hear a real client success story of how one simple mindset shift turned what looked like another one-day training into a conversation about implementation and coaching. In this episode, you'll learn: Why administrators are buying outcomes—not training daysHow to position your workshop as part of a larger frameworkThe one feedback question every consultant should ask teachersWhy a post-training debrief is the key to recurring contractsHow to turn one workshop into months of coaching support Resources Mentioned: Education Consultant Revenue Leak DiagnosticIf you're ready to uncover what's keeping schools from saying "yes" to larger contracts, take the Education Consultant Revenue Leak Diagnostic and receive personalized recommendations to help you build recurring revenue and long-term school partnerships. https://www.jennkleiber.com/diagnostic

  4. Jul 23

    Ep 39 - Why July is not the Time to Panic as an Education Consultant!

    July can be one of the toughest months for education consultants. Emails go unanswered, administrators are on vacation, and it's easy to start wondering if you've missed your chance to book schools for the upcoming year.Here's the truth: silence doesn't mean "no."In this episode, Jenn shares why July is the time to stay steady—not panic. You'll learn how to use this season to strengthen your business, continue building relationships with school leaders, and keep your mindset focused on long-term growth instead of short-term discouragement. In This Episode: Why administrators may not be responding right nowWhy back-to-school training isn't your only opportunity to book contracts.What to focus on while schools are quiet.How to use LinkedIn to stay visible.Ways to strengthen your business behind the scenes.How to protect your mindset during slower seasons.Resource Mentioned Education Consultant Revenue Leak Assessment™ Not sure what's holding your business back? The Revenue Leak Assessment helps you identify the biggest obstacles slowing your growth and gives you a personalized action plan so you know exactly where to focus next. Founder Pricing is available for a limited time: $97 (regularly $147). Includes a customized report and a 20-minute live 1:1 debrief with Jenn. Limit 10 spots per month! Save your spot now! 👉 Learn more: https://www.jennkleiber.com/diagnostic

  5. Jun 25

    Episode 38: The 5 Things Education Consultants Waste Time On

    Are you spending your summer on activities that will actually help you secure contracts this school year? In this episode, Jenn shares the five biggest time-wasters she sees education consultants focus on—and what to do instead. Because building a successful consulting business isn't about doing more. It's about focusing on the right things at the right time. If you've been spending time perfecting your website, creating more workshops, or waiting until August to get serious about your business, this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned Download the Summer Success Roadmap Not sure what to focus on this summer? The Summer Success Roadmap walks education consultants through the highest-impact activities to focus on in June, July, and August to position themselves for a booked fall. Join the Education Consultant Accelerator (ECA) Membership If you'd like support implementing the roadmap, the ECA Membership provides ongoing guidance, accountability, quarterly planning sessions, office hours, EC Coach access, and a community of education consultants focused on building profitable businesses. Connect with Jenn Website: https://www.jennkleiber.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenn_kleiber Enjoying the Podcast? If this episode was helpful, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another education consultant who is building their business this summer.

  6. Jun 11

    Ep 37: June is Not the Month to Disappear!

    Many education consultants treat summer like the off-season. But while teachers are enjoying a well-deserved break, administrators are reviewing data, setting goals, planning professional learning, and identifying the challenges they need to solve before the next school year begins. In this episode, Jenn shares why June is one of the most important months of the year for education consultants—and how focusing on the right activities now can position you for a stronger fall. You'll learn: Why education consultants should plan around the school calendar, not the fiscal calendarWhat principals and district leaders are focused on during the summer monthsThe three market research questions every consultant should be asking administratorsHow to use summer to strengthen relationships with current and former clientsWhy conversations matter more than certifications, websites, and graphics right nowThe difference between building an offer and building marketing assetsThe highest-impact activities to focus on in June if your goal is to book more contracts this fallWhether you're just getting started or already working with schools, this episode will help you identify where to focus your time and energy this summer. Resources MentionedDownload the Summer Success Roadmap Discover what education consultants should focus on in June, July, and August to build visibility, strengthen relationships, and position themselves for a booked fall. https://www.jennkleiber.com/pl/2148797336 Ready for More Support?The Summer Success Roadmap will show you what to focus on.The ECA Membership helps you implement it.Inside the ECA Membership, you'll get: Monthly Office HoursQuarterly Growth Planning SessionsEC CoachTemplates and ResourcesA community of education consultants building profitable businessesLearn more here: https://www.jennkleiber.com/membership

  7. May 20

    Ep 36: Why Coaching Changes Everything (And Why Information Alone Usually Doesn't)

    In this episode, Jenn talks about the real power of coaching and why so many consultants stay stuck—not because they lack resources, but because they’re trying to build their business alone. One day of PD rarely creates transformation. Implementation does. And the same thing happens in business. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why information alone rarely creates momentum• The difference between learning and implementation• Why PD + coaching creates stronger outcomes for schools• The 3 things coaching actually provides: speed, perspective, and confidence• Why many consultants stay stuck in decision fatigue• How coaching helps shorten the path to consistent progress Plus, stay to the end to hear a testimonial mashup from education consultants who have experienced coaching firsthand. Ready for support and implementation? My 90-Day 1:1 Coaching is now open. This is a high-touch coaching experience focused on helping education consultants clarify their positioning, strengthen their messaging, build a clear offer, and create momentum toward consistent contracts. Because of the hands-on nature of the program, only a limited number of spots are available. Apply here: https://www.jennkleiber.com/coach90 Connect with Jenn:Instagram: @jenn_kleiber

  8. May 7

    Ep 35: What Schools Actually Say Yes To (And Why Most Consultants Miss It)

    If you’re not getting booked consistently, it’s probably not your expertise—it’s your positioning. In this episode, we break down what schools actually say yes to, why vague offers get ignored, and how to structure your work so it leads to real contracts. Join the free 3-day challenge: https://www.jennkleiber.com/challenge

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Are you an educator or former educator ready to be the one giving the PD instead of sitting in it? The Education Biz Podcast gives tips, tools and ideas for starting, building and marketing your education consulting company!

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  • Creator
    Jenn Kleiber
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
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