The Teacher Biz Podcast Heather O’Donnell

If you've been around here a while, you're likely aware of the importance of building an email list and using a freebie to incentivize people to join. But you might be wondering how to actually create a freebie and get it out into the world. In this episode, Heather walks you through the step-by-step process of creating and launching a new freebie. She covers everything from designing the freebie in Canva, setting up email sequences in ConvertKit, to promoting the freebie via Facebook a...

Who is going to purchase a product from me? Why am I putting myself out there like this? I am just a fraud.Imposter syndrome is real, but so is your ability to overcome it! In this episode, Heather addresses the common feelings of imposter syndrome when starting a business. She offers strategies to overcome self-doubt, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the customers you aim to help rather than on your own insecurities. By directing attention to the specific problems and need...

Linda Kardamis taught middle school math before being led to become the founder of Teach 4 the Heart - a website centered on providing practical advice, encouragement, and support for Christian teachers. As part of her calling to uplift educators everywhere, Linda has written three books: Create Your Dream Classroom, Take Heart & Teach, and Teach Uplifted. She is also the creator of online courses such as Classroom Management 101 and Teach Uplifted, and her Teach 4 the Heart podcast is en...

By now you’re probably aware that building and nurturing an email list is important for the growth and stability of your online business. But what should you actually be sending to your email list? In this episode, Heather gives advice on what to email your audience, including sharing stories, offering tips, and providing free resources. She also touches on the necessity of staying authentic, celebrating unsubscribes as part of the process, and effectively managing your list in order to maint...

Ready to turn your teacher biz into a profitable venture? Hit play and learn the four main ways to monetize an online business! From paid ads and sponsorships to affiliate marketing and creating your own products, Heather breaks down each option and gives the pros and cons on their effectiveness. Pulling from her own experiences, she also shares which option she HIGHLY recommends starting with and which one is not her favorite. Don’t miss these tips and real-life examples to help you get star...

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. Laura shares her journey o...