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Jan 2025
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A PLAN is not a STRATEGY: The 7 Cs of Te...

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Book a free 1:1 to strategize your goals for your teaching business. 

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Why do some teachers thrive as entrepreneurs while others struggle? We dissect this question. 

Many teachers want to earn more, teach online, and gain more clients - but struggle to implement a sustainable strategy. We go over seven "Cs" to help. 

In this episode, we dive into the "seven Cs of success for teacher entrepreneurship" and discuss:

  • confidence as a skill rather than a feeling
  • getting granular on goals
  • strategizing goal achievement at both the macro and the micro
  • reflecting on why having a business is (or isn't) a priority 
  • how consistency compounds over time
  • why getting more clients is nearly impossible if you have nothing to sell
  • normalizing struggle and self doubt
  • first steps to starting your business in 2025

Your Action Plan from this Episode:

    1. Pick one “C” to focus on this week.
    2. Journal daily to track your progress and reflect on your journey.
    3. Share your experience in our community to inspire and be inspired.

Thank you for listening. Your support has been overwhelming and we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope this podcast serves as an effective CPD tool for you.

If you have a comment or question about today's show, we'd love to hear from you: info@learnyourenglish.com 

Ways we can help you right now:

1. Book a free 1:1 chat with us to strategize your teaching business. 

2. 5in30: Get 5 clients in the next 30 days

3. Just starting your business? Get free guidance in our support group. 

4. Download our free guides for teacherpreneurs. 

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