The Online Tutor Business Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joanne Kaminski
Joanne Kaminski has earned over half million dollars tutoring online and today teaches other tutors how to do the same. She helps tutors learn what actions to take so that they can save time and money while creating a sustainable online tutoring business. In this podcast, you will learn ways that you can get found, get hired, and referred by your dream students.
Join Joanne Kaminski as she interviews Jan Schulte, our Tutorpreneur Hero, discussing her journey, insights, and strategies that turned her tutoring passion into a thriving business. Discover Jan's secrets to success, her niche in dyscalculia tutoring, and how community support and online tools have revolutionized her approach. Engage with inspiring content focused on empowering independent tutors with actionable advice, practical tips, and motivation to elevate their tutoring careers.Thank you to Koala Go for sponsoring this episode. To get access to Koala Go and save $48 here is a coupon. Teach with Koala | Goodbye Zoom BoredomTo chat with a member of the Insider Secrets Club 3.0 fill out this form. https://forms.gle/HFTMNb5M51FeLK2o7
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In this enlightening episode, we delve into the compelling story of Angela Marie D'Antonio, a dedicated homeschool mom who transformed her sporadic tutoring sessions into a robust, focused online business. Discover how Angela navigated personal challenges and professional missteps to redefine her approach and significantly boost her income.
Faced with her daughter's dyslexia and her parents' health issues, Angela made the pivotal decision to move her tutoring services online. This episode unpacks how she utilized the Insider Secrets Club 3.0 and Jumpstart resources to realign her pricing strategy and narrow her teaching focus exclusively to reading, which not only maximized her efficiency but also tripled her revenue.
Join us as we explore the lessons Angela learned about valuing her services and the power of specialization in the tutoring industry. Whether you’re a tutor yourself, considering a shift to online services, or just curious about transforming your own small business, Angela’s journey offers invaluable insights and actionable tips.
Tune in to learn how you can stop spreading yourself too thin and start thriving in your niche.
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Joanne Kaminski and Chris Basurto delve into empowering language teachers and tutors to establish their tutoring businesses autonomously, emphasizing the significance of online presence, strategic planning, fair pricing, and leveraging social media platforms for growth. Both Chris and Joanne discuss overcoming obstacles, debunking misconceptions about certifications, and the transformative power of social media in expanding student bases, ultimately aiming to support educators in shaping successful careers and impactful futures.
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This episode provides an insightful look into the world of organizing summits for online tutors, featuring discussions between Joanne Kaminski, the creator of the ImpactSummit, and Jill Kohlenberg, who founded the Tutor Success Summit. They explore the behind-the-scenes efforts required to bring a summit to life, includingspeaker selection, content planning, and the challenges of technology and marketing. The conversation covers the transition to online tutoring, strategies for acquiring students, and the use of digital platforms likeLinkedIn and Kajabi to enhance business presence. They also discuss the importance of community involvement, strategic partnerships with school districts, and the potential of running a tutoring business as a nonprofit.This episode is packed with practical advice and experiences aimed at independent tutors looking to expand their businesses in the online landscape.
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Arthur Moore is a UK tutor with his own podcast T and Teaching and the Tutoring Tips Podcast.
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In just one year Linda went from making $2700 in February of 2023 to $9300 in February of 2024. How did this happen? Listen to find out what steps Linda took to make this giant leap in just one year.
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In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we're diving deep into a question that's on the minds of educators, parents, and tutors alike: What is an executive functioning coach? Join us as we welcome Gretchen Wegner, the visionary behind the Anti-Boring Approach to Powerful Studying, to explore the intricate world of executive functioning skills and their pivotal role in education.
Gretchen, an expert in the field and the creator of the Anti-Boring Learning Lab, shares invaluable insights into why understanding executive functioning is essential for anyone involved in the learning process. With her unique blend of enthusiasm and expertise, she demystifies how these crucial skills—ranging from planning and organization to emotional regulation and focus—are the backbone of effective study habits.
Throughout the episode, Gretchen emphasizes the importance of executive functioning coaching, not just as a tool for academic success but as a transformative approach that can make tutors more effective and in demand. She provides practical tips on how tutors can integrate executive functioning strategies into their sessions, thereby elevating their tutoring services to the next level.
Whether you're a tutor looking to enhance your skillset, a parent curious about how to support your child's learning journey, or an educator aiming to foster a more engaging and productive classroom environment, this episode is packed with actionable advice and deep dives into how executive functioning coaching can revolutionize the way we teach and learn.
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Katrina shares her story from classroom teacher to online tutor. She had no idea that she could really make this a viable business and that she could do it on her own terms.
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In this heartening episode of the Online Tutor Business Podcast, we sit down with Sharon Canaday, a former teacher whose journey through the education system led her to a profound career pivot. Sharon opens up about the pivotal moment that reshaped her path: the day her teaching contract wasn't renewed. This unexpected turn of events, while initially a source of deep pain, became the catalyst for a remarkable transformation.
Sharon shares the bittersweet transition of joining a tutoring company, a move that, in hindsight, she views with regret due to restrictive contracts that limited her ability to truly connect with her students. However, it's in these moments of reflection that Sharon's resilience shines brightest. Determined to forge a path that aligned with her values and vision, she embarked on the journey of developing her own tutoring business.
Within a year, Sharon began welcoming her own students, crafting a tutoring experience that prioritized personalized learning and one-on-one engagement. Her approach is deeply influenced by her role as a homeschool mom, allowing her to empathize with and support homeschool families navigating the challenges of teaching math.
Sharon's story is a testament to the power of meeting kids where they are, rather than adhering to the one-size-fits-all model of traditional classroom education. Her passion for individualized learning not only transformed her career but also continues to make a significant impact on the lives of her students and their families.
Join us as Sharon Canaday shares her inspiring journey from the constraints of the classroom to the freedom of personalized tutoring, offering insights and encouragement for educators and tutors seeking to make a meaningful difference in their students' lives.
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In this episode of our podcast, Joanne Kaminski speaks with Julia Hickman about the benefits of podcasting for tutors. Julia shares her experience with using podcasting as a business growth strategy, highlighting the ability to reach a larger audience, the convenience of consuming content, and the longer shelf life of podcast content.
They also discuss how podcasting can help tutors get found and monetize their businesses. Julia suggests that starting off as a guest on podcasts can help build experience and relationships before starting your own podcast. She also recommends having a microphone and headphones, being courteous and promoting your episode to maximize visibility.
Julia and Joanne delve into the importance of having a purpose when starting a podcast, the benefits of repurposing content, and the importance of building an email list. They also discuss Julia's free checklist to help podcast guests prepare for their interviews, and the mistakes people make when using podcasting as a growth strategy.
If you're a tutor looking to grow your business, this episode is full of valuable insights and tips on how podcasting can help you reach your goals.
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Join us for a special episode of the Online Tutor Business Podcast as we sit down with Max Pavlovsky, an online math tutor who hit his first $10,000 month and was inaugurated into the 5-figure-a-month club. Max is not the only one who has experienced massive success in the online tutoring world. In fact, we'll be featuring three other tutors who went through the Jumpstart Your Online Tutoring Masterclass and are now getting a ton of students!
During this episode, Max will share his secrets to success and what he loved about the Jumpstart program. He loved it so much that he went through it twice! Whether you're just starting out as an online tutor or you're a seasoned pro looking to take your business to the next level, you won't want to miss this inspiring conversation.
Tune in to learn how you too can reach your financial goals as an online tutor, and hear from other successful tutors who have taken their businesses to new heights with the Jumpstart Your Online Tutoring Masterclass. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best in the business!
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In this insightful interview, Kelly and Joanne explore the benefits of tutoring as a flexible side hustle for teachers looking to earn extra income without sacrificing their passion for teaching. They discuss how it can even turn into a lucrative full-time career. Discover the key to knowing your target audience and utilizing Facebook for effective networking. Learn about the significance of running a profitable tutoring business to give back to the community, the various tutoring models to maximize earnings, and the crucial importance of self-care when managing your own business. Tune in for valuable tips and inspiration!Click the link to join us at Skyrocket April 21st and April 22nd. https://www.onlinetutorcoach.com/a/2147532361/Nb4MnpjR
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In this episode of the Online Tutor Business Podcast, I sit down with Gabrielle Crichlow, the owner of a successful tutoring business, to get the inside scoop on what it takes to run a thriving tutoring business. Gabrielle shares her experience of starting her business online during the pandemic and how she has since expanded to both online and in-person tutoring.
Whether you're a tutor yourself, an entrepreneur looking to start your own business, or simply interested in the world of education and tutoring, this episode has something for you. Join us as we learn from Gabrielle's experiences and get inspired to take your tutoring business to the next level.
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In this empowering episode, we are thrilled to have Dr. Tamara Beckford, an emergency medicine physician, international speaker, and self-care expert, join us to discuss the vital role of self-care in preventing burnout for online tutors. As the CEO of UR Caring Docs and host of the Dr. Tamara Beckford Show, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals and companies enhance their self-care practices and achieve wellness. Dr. Beckford shares her valuable insights and personal experiences, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by online tutors and offering practical self-care strategies to help them thrive in their personal and professional lives. Listen in as we explore the importance of recognizing burnout signs, the key takeaways from her bestselling books, Made For More and Thriving After Burnout, and the impact of self-care on building successful businesses. Listen to Dr. Tamara Beckford's podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ur-caring-docs/id1553710706
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In this episode of The Online Tutor Business Podcast, we delve into the concept of co-creating a tutoring business with the universe. Our guest, Lais Stephan, is a personal growth and development coach who helps people tap into the power of the universe and their own inner strength to achieve their goals. Lais shares her insights on how tutors can use the principles of mindfulness, gratitude, and self-awareness to align their tutoring businesses with the universe's power, and manifest success and abundance.
During the interview, Lais explains how the universe responds to our thoughts, beliefs, and intentions, and how tutors can use this knowledge to attract more clients, better opportunities, and financial prosperity. She also shares practical tips on how to set clear intentions, visualize success, and let go of limiting beliefs and negative emotions that may block our manifestation process.
Whether you're a new or experienced tutor, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and tools to co-create a tutoring business that aligns with your values, purpose, and vision. Tune in and learn how to leverage the power of the universe to take your tutoring business to the next level!
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If you're looking to grow your business or service without relying solely on social media, you won't want to miss this interview with Lex Roman. As a strategic growth design specialist, Lex offers valuable insights on how to attract new customers and students through word-of-mouth marketing. In particular, she shares her expertise on the importance of timing when it comes to asking for testimonials and referrals, and how these can be powerful tools for building trust and credibility with potential clients. So, if you're ready to learn some effective strategies for growing your business outside of social media, be sure to check out this insightful interview with Lex Roman.
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Join us for an insightful episode of our podcast where we dive deep into the important topic of charging what you're worth as a tutor. Our expert panel includes Michelle Porjes and Dite Bray, both successful tutors with years of experience, as well as host Joanne Kaminski, who brings her expertise in coaching and entrepreneurship to the discussion. In this episode, our guests will share their insights and tips for determining fair prices, communicating value to clients, and building a sustainable and profitable tutoring business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your tutoring business to the next level, this podcast is sure to provide you with valuable information and inspiration.
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In this episode of the Online Tutor Business Podcast, we explore the topic of Imposter Syndrome and how it can impact your tutoring business. Our guest today is Clara Tong, a successful tutor and business owner who shares her personal story of battling imposter syndrome and offers valuable insights on how to overcome it.
Many tutors struggle with feelings of inadequacy, fear of being discovered as a fraud, and the belief that they don't measure up to their peers. This can lead to burnout and a reluctance to ask for higher rates. But as Clara explains, imposter syndrome is a common experience, and there are practical strategies to overcome it.
In this candid and inspiring conversation, Clara shares her journey from a struggling tutor to a successful business owner, and how she learned to embrace her skills and value her expertise. Whether you're a seasoned tutor or just starting out, you won't want to miss this episode!
Join us as we explore the realities of imposter syndrome in the tutoring world, and learn how to overcome it and build a successful and fulfilling career as a tutor.
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Are you tired of feeling inadequate in the tutoring world? Do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you're not good enough? It's time to rise above the comparison trap and navigate the tutoring world with confidence. Join host Joanne Kaminski as she sits down with guest Jemma Zoe Smith, a successful tutoring agency owner, as they discuss practical tips and strategies for overcoming comparison and building a sense of self-worth in the tutoring industry. From setting clear boundaries to shifting your mindset, you'll walk away with the tools you need to build a fulfilling and successful tutoring career. Don't miss this empowering episode of The Online Tutor Business Podcast, Episode 51.
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Tutors can tutor one on one or in groups. The beauty of tutoring in groups is that the tutor can make significantly more money. Not all tutors agree on this idea are charging the same amount when adding more students because they see their time as money and that is how much money they should make. This brings us to an interesting conversation with many viewpoints and perspectives. I enjoyed having the conversation to understand deeper what drives people to price their services the way that they when adding other students.
According to a study from Harvard University, 85% of the skills you need to be successful in any job include soft skills. Often times as we think about starting a tutoring business we focus on how to get students, take payment, and tutor. We rarely focus on the soft skills that will make us more desirable to work with. Today Michael Gibben and Joanne Kaminski discuss the top ten skills needed to run a successful business. Join the special training on June 13th here. https://www.onlinetutorcoach.com/leadership-skills-summit-for-tutors
With the recent changes in Zoom, many tutors have been looking for alternatives. Today you are going to hear from a tutor that is just getting started as a tutor and another tutor that has been tutoring on the side for years. Together we discuss the business mindset that is involved with running an online tutoring business and what makes sense. We dive into what a business mindset is and how to look at our tutoring business from that perspective.
The science of reading may be a familiar or unfamiliar term for you. Today I am going to dive deeper into what is the science of reading and how do we use it to inform our instruction. Louisa Moats said Teaching reading is rocket science. This means that it is complicated, but if we know what the main components are and the best strategies to teach those components, we gain clarity on what we need to do for all kids to get them reading. According to the NAEP, 65% of the students in the United States are below grade level. If the science of teaching reading and a student’s zone of proximal development are matched, we can easily close this gap and create more proficient readers regardless if they have dyslexia or not.
Over 268 people have gone through the Jumpstart Your Online Tutoring Business Masterclass, but only 10 have made it into the Tutorpreneur Hall of Fame. Today you get to hear how Letrice made it into the hall of fame. Letrice received the most points as she went through this program. She booked a homeschool student for 5 days a week for at least 3 hours each day and got 4 online tutoring students. Letrice didn’t start off in the world of teaching, but her heart today is being led where it was meant to be. Take a listen to hear Letrice’s story.
What leadership skills do you need to run an online tutoring business. Today our guest Michael Gibben, the coach for tutors will be these skills as you go on your journey with growing your business. He starts with the skills all tutors need to have and then he transitions into what skills you need as you scale your business. Keep listening as Michael dives deeper into these leadership skills.
Today you get to hear the script flipped. Typically I interview people, but today you are going to get to hear an interview where I share my tutoring journey and what that is like as an online reading tutor, and how I help other tutors. I was live on a radio show called the World of Work and the host of that show is Shep Cohen.
Do you love listening to other tutors' journeys to find out how they became successful? I know I do. Today I am joined by Justine Forelli, Natalie Morales, and Crystal Harrison who share their experience with teaching, how they decided to become online tutors, how their business is going today and what their future looks like in the industry.
Should you create a website. This is something that all tutors wonder in the beginning. Today you are going to hear how helpful having a website has been for tutors getting found without having to seek out students on their own. Over time, it is like people are googling and finding you. This is what we all dream of. This doesn’t happen overnight, but if you set up your website correctly, it can begin doing some work for you. Join Suzanne Davis and Beth Hansford as they share website secrets that will help you to get found over and over again.
Instagram! Imagine making a few posts each week, and commenting on others people's posts. Doesn’t seem so hard. Right? It isn’t, but here is the thing. The things that are easy to do, are also easy not to do. Today you are going to hear from Esmy Lozano an online reading tutor and how she has been getting requests weekly for her tutoring services right from Instagram. The best part, is other tutors are doing it too. Learn how. If you are interested in learning more, you can join our course called Rock the Gram.
Ever wonder what other tutors’ experiences are like that are reaching 4 figures a month? Today you get to hear from the newest members that are being inducted into the 4 figure a month club. Justine Forelli just started her business in August and has reached numbers she never thought possible after 4 months of starting her business. In order to get into the 4 Figure a Month club, a tutor needs to be in the Insider Secrets Club and earn 4-figures for at least 3 months. Sharon Frazier-Verpooten has been in our community for a while is almost at that 5 figure a month club. She was able to leave her teaching job and be a homeschooling mom for her twins and 18 month old. Such an inspiration. Demitra Bryant has also been in our community for years and today she is getting recognized for her amazing triumph being inducted into the club.
You may have heard that blogging can be a great strategy for getting new online tutoring students, but you doubt that you can really do it. I mean, what do you write about? The number 1 reason tutors don't blog is writer's block. They get stuck on what to write about. Today you are going to Listen to tutors' stories of how they overcame writer's block and finally began writing on the blog they always dreamed of. The solution is easier than you think.
The holiday season can be a stressful time with your tutoring business. There are reschedules that need to be made, cancellations, new clients, along with you getting ready for the season. There are presents to buy, cards to send out, cookies to make and family gatherings to attend. Join me today as I chat with Michelle Willette, a life coach, about how to destress during the holiday season so that we can get back to the true joy you were meant to experience.
Scheduling during the holidays can be a nightmare. Some students are taking some time off, some are ending their services, and some want to continue. Today you will hear 3 different perspectives from different types of tutors and what their scheduling will look like. Allen Tsao is a high school and college Math Tutor, Esmy Lozano is an elementary reading tutor, and Beth Hansford is a Spanish tutor. Listen to how they will be scheduling during the holidays. They even gave me a few ideas.
Can tutoring be a sustainable business? This is what every tutor wants to know before they quit their day job to pursue this journey. Today you get to be inspired by tutors that are now making 4 figures a month, 5 figures a month and are now making more money than their last job. Find out what it took to get this point and how they are able to sustain these results. Let’s welcome these amazing tutors to the club. 4A4xJ8ZyyNiQKQtPj0X2
What is dyslexia and can people still learn to read if they have it. Today you are going to hear an incredible story from Daniel Franklin the author of Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities. What I found most incredible about Daniel through this interview is that he himself has dyslexia. He shares what it was like, who helped him, and how kids can learn with it.
Tutors that are passionate about getting better at their craft are always seeking training that will take them to the next level. Adelle transitioned from the classroom to online reading tutoring. Ana Martin an online Latin tutor often experiences kids that struggle with reading and she was curious to know how to help her students better. Learn how both of these tutors benefitted from the Reading Interventionist Program and what their experiences were like.
Many tutors face adversity, but today’s guest has had his share and overcome each obstacle that has gotten in his way to create a multimillion-dollar tutoring company. Brian Tom started creating his business at the age of 20 with just $4,000 in his pocket. Over the next ten years, he suffered from glaucoma and quickly needed to transition from being able to see the world from within. As a blind CEO, he started doing business differently. If that wasn’t enough, in 2017 he suffered from a heart attack and was unsure if he would experience another day. Today Brian’s business is completely online and he has a new mission. Come join us to hear how Brian has walked through all of this and pivoted his business when he needed to at all the right times.
Today’s guest gets the most humble tutor award. He’s a dad, a husband, and an amazing online writing tutor. In the beginning, Dustin was like most tutors starting out. He was unsure what he wanted to tutor and thought that by tutoring many subjects that he would be able to get more students. Now he has niched down and is booked solid. Hear how Dustin got 12 students in 6 weeks in the Jumpstart Your Online Tutoring Business Masterclass.
Has your tutoring business begun to explode? You are now at a point where you have sold all of your tutoring hours and you are wondering what the next step is. Learn how Elaine Lindgard has taken her In person tutoring business completely online and hired other tutors to keep the momentum going and make more money. Today Elaine is such an inspiration from a solo tutor in a center to a full blown tutoring agency.
The online tutoring business can be lonely. You work a lot from and with Covid aren’t really to get out a lot. But what if there was a community that not only allowed you to feel less alone, but also gave you perks to the business. See getting to know other tutors is an incredible way to grow your online tutoring business. Not only do you get to keep learning, but you also get to network. Listen to hear other tutors experiences with networking and community.
Wouldn't life be great if you could fast forward to just getting results in our tutoring business? Sometimes it feels like we are not getting students fast enough, but today you are going to learn the power of persevering even when you are not getting the results you want and as fast as you want them.
There are 3 stages of how people feel about their tutoring that will guide you in where you are at in your journey with pricing your tutoring services. Keep listening to learn what they are.
Have you ever wondered why people are saying that they can’t afford your tutoring services? When I have personally worked with tutors I have noticed that the ones that struggle with this all struggle with the same thing. Confidence. In this episode you are going to learn how to be more confident so that people want to work with you and pay you what you charge.
Every other month Joanne Kaminski awards a new tutor the Tutorpreneur Hero Award and these tutors always go on to do great things. Check out what some of the past tutors are up to and where their business is at today. Audrey Codner Gibson is just 4 months into the business and already making $5,000 a month and Allen Tsao was able to have his wife stay home while he worked his tutoring business 25 hours a week allowing him to be more present in his 3 little ones lives. Then we have our perky Rachel Berntsen who is completely booked solid. Keep listening to the little tips they share and how you can apply their advice to your tutoring business.
For years people have told us what a path to success looks like. You go to school, get good grades, go to college, and get a job. But very rarely do people ask you what you want to have when you grow up. Young kids can get really creative with this. They picture themselves in a mansion, with lots of cars, and the amount of money in which they never have to worry about anything ever. But then we the adults in our lives try to right-size us. They tell us that that is wishful thinking. They say things like you will never get that or they say, good luck with that, let me know how that works for you. And then what happens. We let life take control of us, vs. controlling our life. So today, Terri Grigsby and I will be sharing how to think big so that you can create the tutoring business of your dreams and your dreams can buy you your dream life.
It is really easy to come up with excuses for why I can’t accomplish things. The market is too saturated, my husband doesn’t support me, I am a single mom, or a host of other things. But, when we make excuses we are transferring the owner of responsibility. It is outside of me, therefore I have no control over it. That couldn’t be further from the truth. When we take a look at what we can control and decide to not make excuses, then we can see our tutoring business soar. So join me today as Max Pavlovsky, an online math tutor and I chat about the cure for excuses. The ability to make excuses and never take responsibility for my actions.
Last week we started chatting about the book The Magic of Thinking Big. This week I have invited Suzanne Davis to join me to chat about the failure disease. One thing we uncovered was that we often underestimate our own brainpower while overestimating the other tutor’s brainpower. When we compare ourselves to others, we naturally think it is easier for them and that they are better at this than we are. But what if that other person is just as nervous as you? It doesn’t do us any good to compare so tune in as Suzanne and I share our thoughts.
Over the next 13 weeks we are going to be discussing the Magic of Thinking Big so that as a tutor you can develop the right thoughts that take you to the right actions. This week Elizabeth Hansford my personal VA chatter about the first chapter called Believe you can succeed and you will. She mentioned that success for her means freedom from worry and finances. To be part of a career that is fulfilling and meaningful. She hit the nail on the head. Later in the podcast we shared the 3 steps to develop the power of belief so you can fire Mr. Defeat and hire Mr. Triumph.
Creating a tutoring business with strong systems that help you run your business more efficiently is extremely important and that is why our guest today Eric Branner has created a system to handle things that used to take hours out of his busy day. In fact, he needed to hire his wife to take on processes that were eating into his time. To solve this problem he created fons.com and on today’s episode, he shares how you can save more time, by using tools online that help your run your business. What I love about Eric is his deep-down understanding of how our businesses are really relationship businesses and the more time we can put into building those relationships with empathy and care, the more your tutoring business will profit.
I absolutely love it when I get to hand out the Tutorpreneur Hero Award and this week our very own Rachel Berntsen is the recipient. Rachel is an online ESL tutor and reading comprehension tutor. She has been working with Joanne since the summer to get her online tutoring students and today she is finally booked solid. Rachel is a huge source of inspiration in our community. Learn how she went from only using Wyzant to getting clients from her Instagram account.
Last week Bitpaper announced that they would be moving to a paid plan vs. a free plan. Having known the creators of Bitpaper I knew that this had to be a very tough decision in this specific time. Knowing that they had been paying a ton of money to give people a free whiteboard for the past 5 years I wanted to give them a space to share their journey, what led to their decision, and what they envision for the future.
Now that students are temporarily not in school how will struggling students be effected? Today will find out about a serious problem I foresee happening that we are called CoVID 19 Learning loss. What is it and what can we do about it.
All the schools today are using Google Classroom and did you know that you can too? I have invited Suzanne Davis to help share with us today how she is using Google classroom so that you can learn about this amazing tool. In this podcast you will learn about how to set it up, apps you can integrate with it, and learn how it can be used for your tutoring business.
Not all tutors need to give an assessment to begin working with them. In fact most tutors are familiar with having an initial conversation, but not always a consultation and sales conversation. Find out how have an effective consultation can help you serve more students.
The number one thing tutors want to know is how to get students. But what if you could use a strategy that would get you students and help give you the information that you need in order to instruct them effectively all at once. Find out how you can in this podcast.
Many tutors are having to file taxes for the first time in their business. Find out what you need to know as a business owner if you live in the US or Canada.
Your listening to the Online Tutor Business Podcast where I help tutors get found, hired, and referred. Episode Number 13.
My favorite topic to talk about is tech. I definitely geek out about it and get excited. In today’s episode you are going to learn what some tutors favorite tools are for teaching online. Some of the suggestions were given while a tutor may have been sharing the screen to show us what it looks like when they use it. If you would like to view these examples check out my YouTube channel. I will also list a link to each of the tools that have been mentioned in the description of this podcast.
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/gnwfGur6Yr0
Your listening to the Online Tutor Business Podcast where I help tutors get found, hired, and referred. Episode Number 12.
Connecting with schools and building relationships with them is a great way to get teachers referring your tutoring services. Not all schools are open to this idea, but some are. There are tutors who have been able to get enough schools referring them, that they do not need to focus on adding to many more actions into their funnel because of these referrals, so it is definitely a good strategy to try.
Listen to the advice here, try it, and see if you can get found because you were added to tutoring lists.
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Your listening to the Online Tutor Business Podcast where I help tutors get found, hired, and referred. Episode Number 11.
The Tutorpreneur Hero award is the most prestigious award that an online tutor can win and in today’s episode you are going to hear from the winner of the last Jumpstart Your Online Tutoring Business Masterclass. Our winner, Kimberly Geschke, ended up getting 24 students in an 8 week period all while in her first trimester of pregnancy with twins and raising a 2 year old. She broke records and in today’s episode you are going to learn how she went from working for a tutoring company in Asia to starting her own business. Find out what motivates and inspires her.
Your listening to the Online Tutor Business Podcast where I help tutors get found, hired, and referred. Episode Number 10.
In today's episode you are going to learn how you can use your car to advertise. I actually did this and it come me some incredible exposure, led to students all over the country, and allowed me to be naturally referred by schools. I had teachers see my marketing, research me, and refer me to parents without ever having to step into a school. Keep listening to learn the different ways to advertise your car.
Your listening to the Online Tutor Business Podcast where I help tutors get found, hired, and referred. Episode Number 9.
6 tutors have been specially chosen to share their inspirational story and journey as they have started their own online tutoring business. A mom who was pregnant and now will be able to work from home, a retired teacher that wanted to keep giving back and inspiring students in their transition to college, a Kindergarten teacher that left the classroom so she could travel with her husbands job, an in person tutor that transitioned her students online and kept getting students, and even a tutor that got 13 students in 8 weeks. You learn how they got started, what they struggled with, and how the Jumpstart your Online Tutoring Business Masterclass helped them reach their goals. Keep listening to hear their story.
Your listening to the Online Tutor Business Podcast where I help tutors get found, hired, and referred. Episode Number 8.
Today you are going to learn how to tap into word of mouth marketing and see how you can utilize it, even if you don’t have any students. I share some powerful steps and strategies that will make a difference for you and share how you can get people at least try online tutoring.
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When Joanne Kaminski first started tutoring reading online people did not believe it was something that could be done. Well, Joanne did it and she not only is able to close the reading gap a full year with 8-12 hours of instruction, but she has taught other tutors how to do it as well. Check out how these tutors have fallen in love with teaching again.
Sign up to learn about how you can close the reading gap with just 8-12 hours of instruction. https://ultimatesupportprogram.mykajabi.com/reading-webinar
These tutors have significantly increased their online presence and it is making a difference in growing their communities and getting students. Find out how Lisa Vicino went from 1,000 monthly views to 19,000 and how Ann Mitchell went from 7,000 to 21,000.
Summer Osborne has been a French teach for 14 years and now that she is homeschooling her own children she has brought her passion online. What is unique about Summer is that she decided she did not want to do one on one tutoring, but small group. Summer can have up to 16 students in one of her one hour classes. See how she organizes her group classes to see if it could be a fit for you
Are you ready to make 2020 your best year yet? Start by watching this incredible interview with ALoN David the creator of the 90 X Planner. Want to get your own planner? Get 15% off here. https://90xgoalplanner.com/?ref=727
58 students in less than 4 weeks. That is how many students tutors in the Jumpstart your Online Tutor Business Masterclass have gotten and we are only halfway through the program. Join Fernando Bracho, Rachel Berntsen, Christina Alliance, and Sarah Travers as they share what strategies have been working for them.
Counseling for College Admission: Help Your Students Stand Out://Maria Geffers and her husband Tom help students figure out their career, choose their college, and come up with a plan to pay for college. This video shares info about the SAT/ACT, early acceptance, and so much more. Set up a time to help your child or student figure out their career. https://www.careercollegecounselors.com/
Elizabeth Hansford is being recognized as our Tutorpreneur Hero for her hours of dedication to our community, her ability to get students, and take the actions she needs to take within her business.
You too can become a Spanish tutor online. Visit Beth's website here. www.thespanishtutorforkids.com (This website is being shared for those that are interested in learning more about Beth and her tutoring services.
Please do not copy the content that she has created and use it for your own tutoring business.)