That Teacher

As we wrap up this season, I have a few confessions to make, and this is the episode where I’m coming clean. Tune in to find out how I’ve been fooling you on this podcast, and what the future holds for the Teacher Hustle brand. Join my free masterclass here: https://www.alissamcdonald.com/masterclass Want to stay in touch over the summer? Connect with me on Instagram @teacherbynaptime ! This is a...

I received an e-mail from a teacher who asked if I could chat about how to best use your summer to get ahead in your business. I loved this question, and my thoughts are in this episode! Set your Big 3 for the summer - and keep it light! (1) Learn something new (2) Create a new product line, bundle, offer, or service (3) Catch up on your marketing with content creation and organization Links: Cont...

If you have been thinking about launching a course, a membership, a workshop, a mini course, or any other program to teach people about your area of genius, this is the episode for you. I’m going to walk you through your next steps to get your idea out into the world.  We will go over: Identifying your passion topic Finding your target audience Communicating the purpose of your program Planning ho...

Megan Kensington, AKA The Course Designer, is the course content bestie you’ve been looking for. Megan knows a thing or two about how to organize and structure the ideas you have to share with the world, and she’s sharing exactly how we can create quality content for our courses, workshops, memberships, or professional development trainings. Do you have an idea for a course or a membership? Apply...

You’re going to love this interview with my Launch Coach, Chelsea Wallace! I connected with Chelsea because I was experiencing launch burnout. I was dreading launches because getting visible, going live, and talking about myself totally zaps my energy. Chelsea helps business owners have a profitable launch without the burnout, and she helped reimagine my launch into a week I could look forward to....

Nicole from Crafty Curriculum is giving us all the tips about creating video to enhance our products. If you’ve been thinking about adding video to your marketing plan, you’ll love this episode. Links: Follow Nicole on Instagram Nicole's website Connect with Alissa on Instagram or in the Teacher Hustle Podcast Facebook group . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...

Welcome back for part 2 of Kwame's interview!  Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is a 15-year veteran urban educator and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations. He is also the author of two...

This week and next week (we had A LOT to discuss!) you're going to hear from Kwame Sarfo-Mensah,  a 15-year veteran urban educator and the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC., an independent educational consulting firm that provides professional development and consulting services to K-12 school districts, educators, colleges & universities and educational non-profit organizations....

Teacher Hustle University doors are OPEN until April 9th. Join us inside to find out how to grow your business to make the impact you’ve been looking for and the income you deserve. Find out more at https://www.alissamcdonald.com/framework . Shannon is here to share her advice about finding your passion and getting it out to the world through an online business. Shannon Schoenebeck is a social-emo...

The doors to Teacher Hustle University are OPEN until April 9th at midnight ET. Come join us at https://www.alissamcdonald.com/framework . Kasey was a high school special education teacher in Virginia, and now she is a full-time PhD student. She started SPED for Secondary Ed on TPT to earn a little extra money while working as a doctoral student. After about six months, Kasey started her podcast A...

Ready to join Teacher Hustle University to grow your business with a group of like-minded teachers? Doors are open until April 9th! https://www.alissamcdonald.com/framework . In this episode, Amy talks to us about how she’s found her way back to teaching in a non-traditional way. Amy is allowing herself to follow her dream, and dream big! Amy is a visual arts teacher with 20+ years of experience t...

If you’ve ever wondered what type of impression your brand leaves… you’ll love this conversation with Carrie. She takes us through some of her thinking around choosing your brand colors and designing your messaging based on your ideal customer’s brand archetypes. Carrie provides insight on all the things we should consider when it comes to building a brand. Carrie Thomas-Omáur is a former corporat...

Boundaries. We know we need to be setting them- around our teaching, around our business, just in general, really!  We all wish we would’ve started setting boundaries on DAY ONE of running our business, but it often doesn’t go that way. Instead, we usually have to set boundaries because we realize we simply can’t keep pushing on without one. So whether you’re brand new, and you’re wanting to start...

I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing some of my big life decisions that led me to where I am now. My hope is that listening to this episode will show you that you’re on your way toward living in your vision, even if you’re feeling unsure right now. If you’re living in something scary, painful, or sad; if you just paid for something expensive or if you’re terrified of making your next move,...

The Big Marketing Gurus (BMGs) are constantly giving advice and making us feel like we’re not doing enough. On this episode, I break down some of that advice so it makes sense for teachers. You can keep it simple while still being innovative. There are all sorts of tips out there for growing your business, and you know I always have strong opinions about marketing! I’m here to give my honest opini...

Blogging isn’t dead! Anna shares the strategy behind blogging consistently and incorporating Pinterest marketing into your workflow. She’s dishing the details on creating high-quality posts, reviving your Pinterest account following the algorithm changes, and batching to streamline your content creation. Anna Huff is a former teacher, turned home decor blogger, turned content and Pinterest strateg...

Let’s talk money! My money coach, Tess, makes this scary topic way less intimidating. She’s talking about how to set up a business banking account, which accounts you should have, how to pay yourself, how to decide on business investments, and how to tackle your biggest money mindset blocks.  Tess Wicks is a business and financial coach for online coaches. She primarily mentors new, aspiring, and...

Double tap to like this post. Comment here. Go to the link in my bio. Do you ever get tired of hearing the same call to action over and over? A call to action. It’s possibly THE most important line in our content, but are we giving it the thought and attention it deserves? In this episode, you’ll find out the 3 most common mistakes people make when it comes to writing the call to action in a socia...

Steve Buch’s self-checking games and activities excite students about learning while saving teachers valuable time on grading. In the teacher community, Steve is better known as One for the Books, which is a play on his last name. Whether you’re seeking ready-made templates or looking to learn how to create resources of your own, Steve is all about sharing his passion for Google Sheets. Steve is a...

Having at least one higher-ticket offer helps us reach our goal monthly income faster. When I recently polled my audience, most were aiming to make $1-3k per month, but some were aiming for $5k+ months. Reverse engineer that! You have to think through your offers. Is it POSSIBLE or LIKELY that you’ll make $5,000 months? Or are you simply hoping? It’s important to know your numbers. I’m doing a spe...

Applications for the Course and Membership Creator’s Intensive due January 30th: APPLY HERE Quick. Which one of your offers is the most expensive? (Yes, I’m going to talk money for a minute. Cringe-worthy, I know. But necessary.) Having at least one higher-ticket offer helps us reach our goal monthly income faster. When I recently polled my audience, most were aiming to make 1-3k per month, but so...

Real talk! Let’s chat about this mistake I’ve made (and keep making) in my business. Let me give you a hint. It has to do with all the “SHOULDS” being shouted at us entrepreneurs from all directions.  “You should be posting on social media every day!” “You should write e-mails every week!” “You should be on this platform and that platform and that one!” With “shoulds” coming at us every day, how a...

Want to see behind the scenes of my business in 2020? In this episode, I’m going over exactly what products I kept, what I retired, what I tested out, what worked and didn’t work, and what changes I plan to make for 2021. I’m also diving into what it’s been like to work as a Membership Director, and what it was like to transition out of teaching this year. Let’s start the new year with a look at w...

Is your 2021 business to-do list getting longer by the day? Come to the 2021 Audience Audit Free Class on January 10th to figure out exactly what you need to do to make this the year you finally make consistent cash in your online business! I’ll be sharing the biggest mistakes I see teachers making when it comes to building an online business, and I’ll also share my Profit Funnel Framework - a 5 s...

www.instagram.com/speakingofimages https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f7d387fa31e6b0bee259453 Waitlist for Image Maker Membership (Next door open dates will be Dec 26-30) Kelly Harvill, our resident brand and product photography expert, is back for an encore episode! In this episode, Kelly and I chat about how to get in front of the camera and show the behind the scenes of your biz. She answers quest...