The Teacher Biz Podcast

Grab the free Teacher Biz Starter Guide at teacherbiz.com/start   Should you build a personal brand with you as the face of your business, or create a company with a more generalized identity? In this episode, Heather shares why she chose to build a personal brand and why that decision might be the best move for you too. She explains how showing up as yourself online builds trust, deepens connecti...

Summer’s here, and in this episode, Heather gets real about what it looks like to run a business and soak up the season with your family. She shares how she is balancing work and life right now and how she keeps both businesses thriving while working just a day and a half a week. Whether you are diving into a new project or simply trying to enjoy a slower pace this summer, this episode is your rem...

Ever received a customer email that left you staring at the screen, completely stumped on how to respond? As the owner of two businesses, Heather knows that feeling all too well! In this episode, she shares her simple hack for handling those tricky emails with ease, including how she uses ChatGPT to craft replies in minutes. You’ll hear how she collaborates with her team to stay on top of her inbo...

Get the full (and honest) recap of the Digital Products That Sell Summit . Heather takes you behind the scenes of planning and hosting the summit, sharing what went smoothly, what she would do differently, and the lessons she learned along the way. From coordinating speaker schedules and promoting to multiple audiences to creating a seamless experience for everyone, Heather shares what it is reall...

MEMBERSHIP MENTORSHIP Join Now! → teacherbiz.com/yes Thinking about starting a membership? This episode is your sign to go for it! Heather shares how to build a simple, sustainable membership that brings in recurring income without the burnout. She walks you through her go-to strategy and the three things every membership needs: simplicity, value, and room to grow. You’ll also hear about Heather’s...

THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMIT Get Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summit Mauri King is a food blogger-turned-graphic designer, and now a go-to-gal for helping mamapreneurs create sales pages that actually convert. Mauri's favorite is to help her clients take their brilliant digital products and turn them into stunning, strategic sales pages, product PDFs, and brand visuals that con...

THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMIT Get Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summit Lydia Martin is an online business coach and founder of Banish Business Clutter, where she helps digital creators turn messy ideas into money-making offers that actually sell. Known for her clear frameworks and down-to-earth style, Lydia teaches sustainable strategies that fuel momentum, build recurring revenue, an...

THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMIT Get Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summit Tara Reid, Founder of the Introvertpreneur brand, is a business and marketing strategist dedicated to helping introverted entrepreneurs build sustainable, hustle-free businesses. With over 17 years of experience as an online entrepreneur and multiple six-figure businesses under her belt, Tara specializes in organic...

THE DIGITAL PRODUCTS THAT SELL SUMMIT Get Your Free Ticket! → teacherbiz.com/summit Jenna Harding is a marketing coach, social media management agency owner and host of the Shiny New Clients podcast. Through her program Magic Marketing Machine, she helps service-based business owners use her proven marketing formula to look amazing on Instagram, run their accounts in 15 minutes a day and turn thei...

We made it - 100 episodes! In this milestone celebration, Heather pulls back the curtain on the journey of building The Teacher Biz Podcast. From pushing past nerves about her voice to interviewing powerhouse guests like Amy Porterfield, Ruth Soukup, and Erin Leonard, she shares how the podcast became the heartbeat of her second business, Teacher Biz . You’ll hear the benefits (and sometimes chall...

Posting just to post? Let’s fix that! In this episode, Heather explains why content isn’t just about churning out posts or chasing ad dollars. You’ll learn the real role content plays in your business (hint: it’s marketing, not the product), why building an email list is essential, and how platforms like podcasting can help you create deeper, lasting relationships with your audience. Plus, Heather...

What are your options when it comes to making money in your online business? Heather breaks down five popular monetization methods and gets real about what works (and what doesn’t!). From the unpredictability of ad revenue and sponsorships to the limitations of one-on-one services, she shares the hard-earned lessons she’s learned on her journey. Most importantly, she reveals the #1 monetization me...

Having supportive online business friends is your secret weapon for success! In this episode, Heather shares how starting a mastermind group with like-minded entrepreneurs completely transformed her business. You'll learn a simple four-step process to build your own circle of business friends who bring the accountability, motivation, and encouragement you need to thrive. Stop trying to do it...

Thinking of launching an online shop for your digital products? Listen to this episode first! Heather shares why she rarely uses her Shopify store, Kindergarten Ready Shop , and the smarter, more profitable strategy she uses instead. Hear why she moved away from the “sell everything” approach and how focusing on just one product with a dedicated sales page completely transformed her results. If yo...

Showing up on video can feel terrifying , but what if it’s the missing piece to growing your business? In this episode, Heather shares her own struggles with video and how she finally pushed past the fear. She also shares why video is one of the most powerful tools for connection, trust-building, and business growth - plus, simple ways to ease into it without overwhelm. Whether you're startin...

Cait Keery is a certified wellness counselor, advocacy consultant and founder of CAIT and KAYE . CAIT and KAYE empowers women to take charge of their health journeys by equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to become their own best advocates. Cait believes that informed, assertive women can transform their healthcare experiences, fostering a community of support and resilience....

ENROLL NOW! TEACHER BIZ BLUEPRINT →  teacherbiz.com/join Relying on free resources to build a business is one of the biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make. In this episode, Heather breaks down why free content only scratches the surface and is often designed to lead you toward paid offers. The real breakthroughs happen when you invest in the right mentor and follow a proven strategy. Tune in to...

ENROLL NOW! TEACHER BIZ BLUEPRINT →  teacherbiz.com/join Kindra Zuberbuehler is a proven educational leader focused on the world of teaching and learning in high school chemistry. A chemistry teacher for over 10 years, she has honed in how to reach and create success & confidence for all of her students at every level. After working as an assistant principal and athletic director and not getti...

JOIN THE FREE PLAN YOUR TEACHER BIZ CHALLENGE NOW! If you’ve been thinking about making extra money (or even replacing your full-time teaching income), this episode is for you! Now is the perfect time to take your teaching skills online and create a business with more freedom, flexibility, and way less stress than the classroom. Join Heather in the FREE " Plan Your Teacher Biz Challenge &quot...

Thinking about running Meta ads (Facebook and Instagram) but feeling overwhelmed by all the moving parts? You’re not alone! In this episode, Heather continues her chat with Jacqueline Ackerman to break down the challenges of Meta ads and how to navigate them successfully. Jacqueline shares her past struggles with tech glitches and outsourcing mishaps, while Heather offers practical tips on budgeti...

As an educator with over 22 years of experience, Jacqueline Ackerman shares her teaching and learning knowledge in an engaging, relatable and friendly way. She believes all learners can make progress. A high school teacher for 17 years and examiner for 15, Jacqueline established her own tutoring business. Remembering what it was like to be thrown into homeschooling when her son was very ill, she r...

Heather shares her proven strategy for attracting customers without paid ads—perfect for those looking to grow their business organically! This episode breaks down how to leverage a blog, podcast, video show, and social media to build a loyal audience, turn viewers into email subscribers, and create content that keeps them coming back. Heather explains the importance of consistency, strategic call...

Heather dives into the concept of a Teacher Biz—what it is, who it’s for, and how you can leverage your unique skills to create an online business. Despite the name, a teacher biz isn't just for traditional educators. Whether you're a homeschooling parent, tutor, student, or simply someone with expertise to share, this model provides a pathway to building an impactful business. Heather c...

Melissa Brock is a college money expert, freelance writer, and full-time financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance and more. She develops SEO plans for companies and has written SEO content for Investopedia, The Balance, HigherEducation, Rocket Mortgage, Breeze, Personal Capital, The Journal of College Admission, UNest, College A...

Technology, while great in many ways, can quickly turn into a nightmare when things go south. As someone who's recently weathered a tech storm (listen to Episode 84 for all the details!), Heather understands the frustrations and helplessness that accompany such challenges. In this follow-up episode, she gives an update on the recent website crash that occurred during an important launch. She...