The CEO Teacher Podcast

Are you ready to build a community for teachers? This one is for you even IF you don't think you are ready yet! We love to nurture our people through every piece of content we provide, but what if you could create a true sense of belonging through an online place for your audience to come together? FB groups aren't the only place to build a community of your ideal clients anymore.    In 2025 you h...

Teachers Looking for Monthly Recurring Revenue to Hit the Next Business Milestone- Stop Here… The creator economy is going full force, making it easier than ever for entrepreneurs to develop their seedling ideas into full-fledged business plans. A lot of my students initially think they want to teach a course because that's what we do as teachers, right? We like to teach. But I want you to start a...

This one is for the teacher business owners (even if you haven't started) who need a little pep talk!   It's not every day I wake up and say "Today is the day I explicitly share my teacher business story." To be honest, my journey, my story – the one I have to live with every single day, it's one that I'm proud of even if it spans two decades and many trial-and-error seasons. But it isn't the only...

This one is for all the TPT Seller Newbies and Seasoned CEO's! Back in the beginning of my teachers pay teachers journey I wasted countless hours of my life and business inside random FB groups trying to sort through the fluff to find real help and true support. As I worked through questions and challenges using YouTube, books, and experience, I realized that our teacher community needed support,...

I didn't *actually make my teaching salary online in less than 1 year.  I guess I should start by being completely transparent. It took me 3 years to earn my teaching salary because I had no one - and I mean no one to help me. I was googling questions that weren't even answered yet. I was watching thousands of hours of YouTube videos and reading SEO for dummies. I was trying my best but it was a s...

Let's chat about the Pinterest Marketing Plan Framework.  You have heard all of the big marketing terms before (ideal customer, SEO, quality content, even CTA) - what you may not know is how to apply them to Pinterest. The first thing we need to note is that Pinterest is a visual search engine, similar to the LTKW-based search engine of Google and the audio-based version of YouTube.    Pinterest i...

Do You Have a Social Media Strategy That Includes Instagram? Let's Chat Now That The Social Media Platform Has Revised What It Looks Like and Prioritizes →  Unless you have sworn off social media in the last decade you have probably heard of or used Instagram for a variety of reasons. And if you were affected by the recent TikTok Ban you may be wondering how to transition to a real Instagram Strat...

Teachers, Stop And Tune In: Why Build An Email List In 2025? Your email list could be the catalyst to growth like you have never seen it. To be honest, there's no one answer to the age old question: How do you get noticed in a world full of people who are presumably just like you? Consistency and Authenticity are the Keys to Get Noticed. Your brand is your most important asset because it is your b...

Teacher Business Owners Looking for Graphic Design Tips STOP HERE →  A good graphic designer has a variety of skills: Creativity Technical skills Attention to detail Curiosity Life Long Learning   And if you get down to it teachers possess these same skills. Which means YOU can become a graphic designer for your own business. In Today's episode, I am breaking dow the ONE strategy you should take i...

Teacher Vision boards are a great starting point but don't forget to take action. A vision board is a powerful tool, but it's just the beginning. Let's turn your dreams into reality. Today, we'll explore practical strategies to help you achieve your goals and live your best life - in and out of the classroom.   Vision boards are meant to help you work toward goals, not just a way for the universe...

Take Stock of Your Own 2024 In Review to Grow As A CEO Teacher® Let's be real, success isn't a one-step miracle. Whether you're building a business or mastering a new skill, it takes small, consistent steps. Commit to building your dreams one step at a time in the new year! Use the info from those who have gone before you to make informed decisions going into 2025.  Join me today while I break dow...

Some Of The Best Business Decisions Are Made By Listening, Learning & Leading With Your Heart Of Service Mastermind groups are more than just a networking opportunity; they are a powerful tool for business growth. I know that when you put in the action, you reap the reward. You already know your offers are amazing, and you're ready to share them with a bigger audience.    When you invest back in y...

Do You Have A Growth Plan For Your Teacher Business?  Millions of lesson plans and resources are sold online by self-made entrepreneurs and educators every year and yet there's nowhere for these brilliant minds to brainstorm, trust, share, and grow together.   That's why we created The Educator's Mastermind. The world's only mastermind specifically for educators (former or current) who are looking...

Selling Teaching Resources Can Be Your First Step Toward Limitless Success Beyond The 4 Walls Of Your Classroom If you have a heart for education and a passion to use your expertise to help more teachers and families this is the place for you! This community runs on kindness and caffeine, and we believe there is room for everyone on the playground. The market is not saturated, and a new wave of ed...

The Moments Have Brought You Here. The Big Moments, The Small Moments, and Even The Random Moments… Moments that forever alter our lives. Some of them planned, like the birth of a newborn baby. Others out of nowhere - like randomly meeting the love of your life. I want to challenge you today to truly think about the things that make you happy. Never forget that the safest moments are the ones wher...

How an Online Coaching Business Can Change The Trajectory of Your Teaching Career! For years I have been working on supporting & coaching teachers through both traditional and non-traditional education positions. What I have found is that this community has one big beautiful dream in common- to support other teachers! You have seen the CEO Teacher® Community grow and evolve into a beautiful group...

The path to freedom as a teacher and teacher success is not one size fits all. Teachers Need a Vision Beyond the Classroom. It's crucial to remember that a fulfilling life extends beyond the school walls. We continue to show you how your experience, passion, and knowledge can lead the way to teacher success.  Whether your passion is book writing, copywriting, website design, leading a team, or eve...

Starting a Podcast For Educators Can Be The Next Stop On Your Bingo Card Join us this week, while Eva Mireles, Reading Specialist and Instructional Coach helps teachers cut through the literacy noise to figure out what their students need most right now. She has helped teachers perfect their craft and see new ways to approach teaching reading concepts that fit their personal teaching style. And sh...

Been Thinking About Ways To Diversify Your Income As A Full-Time Teacher? In today's episode, Dawn Ellis, teacher business expert, is breaking down her systems and processes as a full-time special education teacher + full-time business owner. She shares how she decided to move past TPT to create multiple streams of income. From selling teacher tees, and physical teacher products in her Etsy store....

The CEO Teacher Podcast – Your Teacher Marketing Bestie Turns 6! In true CEO Teacher® fashion, we are having a podcast partyyyy! 6 years of lessons learned, milestones celebrated, and strategies tried, tested, and trusted! In today's episode, we are taking it back to our top episodes, and curating a goldmine of information just for you!  If you don't celebrate where you are and how far you've come...

You Don't Have To Be In A Traditional Classroom To Make An Impact As A Teacher Author Do you have an idea you need to share? Whether its turning educational content into a manuscript. Or you are ready to become a storyteller, or share your mentoring voice- book-writing could be your next step! This isn't even just a path for english teachers, and those who have a way with words… Join me today whil...

Ready To Grow Your Teachers Pay Teachers Store Into A Product Membership? Come join us this week where we chat about a teachers pay teachers store with teacher business expert Chelsea, the creator behind Will Teach for Tacos. A platform dedicated to supporting and empowering math teachers with creative resources and practical tips. Chelsea has built a thriving community where she shares math-focus...

Ready To Make Money Online As A Teacher With The Teacher Coaching Strategies You Already Possess? There are numerous teaching skills that transfer to making money online. You just need to sit down and determine what is holding you back! In today's episode, we are walking through the 5 tips and strategies that you could implement today. The pieces of your journey you may be missing, or the ones hol...

Take the Scaries out of Trying to DIY Your Teacher Website  From design elements, and streamlined systems, to must-haves on your teacher website, this week's episode is all about building your teacher website. We are chatting with teacher business expert, Alexis Porter from Laugh Eat Learn, all about the strategies, systems, and details you might be missing. Stop what you are doing, pop your head...

Wondering how to hire employees (or get hired as a VA) for a growing teacher business? Stick around… Come along today as our Teacher Business Expert, Allie Elliot (Business Integrator Extraordinaire) shares her top tips for finding (and keeping) the right fit to grow and scale your teacher biz.  When thinking about taking the leap and learn how to hire the right person, I am always going to encour...