31: Making an Impact as an Introverted Online Business Owner with Julia Levine
Julia Levine teaches introverted entrepreneurs how to start a podcast and expand their reach without social media. After spending 12 years as an elementary library media teacher, she’s now combining her love of teaching with her love of podcasts as The Podcast Teacher™. She’s also the host of Podcasting for Introverts, her own top 20 podcast.
In this conversation, Julia shares her journey from being a teacher to starting her own online business. She started by offering one-on-one podcast production services and eventually transitioned to teaching others how to start their own podcasts.
Julia emphasizes the importance of finding a community of like-minded entrepreneurs for support and inspiration. She also highlights the benefits of podcasting as a visibility strategy and discusses how her teaching skills have carried over into her online business.
If you’re looking for a new path outside of the classroom, Julia’s story is sure to inspire you to take the leap!
Key Takeaways:
- (03:15) Julia’s journey from teacher to online business owner
- (05:15) Learning new skills and applying transferable skills
- (09:00) Challenges and mindset blocks when leaving teaching
- (15:20) Benefits of podcasting for business
- (20:15) Overcoming fears and doubts about putting yourself out there
- (25:45) Finding a supportive community of business owners
- (28:20) Teachers’ advantage in online business
- (33:25) Julia’s current project, Startup Academy
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Trading Lesson Plans for Podcasts: How to Leverage Your Teaching Skills to Create an Online Business with Julia Levine
Julia Levine is a former elementary school library media teacher turned podcast teacher and entrepreneur. Julia shares her journey of transitioning from teaching to starting her own podcast teaching business, emphasizing the importance of utilizing the prefrontal cortex to make informed decisions and overcome reptilian instincts.
Transitioning Careers: Overcoming Fear and Perfectionism
Julia candidly discusses her own experiences with fear and perfectionism, highlighting the initial hurdles she faced in starting her podcast teaching business.
She shares how she overcame these barriers by adopting the mantra “everything I want is on the other side of fear,” an inspiring reminder for teachers looking to start their own businesses.
Julia and Heather delve into the significance of pushing through fear and mindset blocks, resonating with the challenges many teachers encounter when considering a transition from teaching to entrepreneurship.
Leveraging Teaching Skills for Business Success
As Julia unpacks her journey, she emphasizes how her teaching skills seamlessly translated into the online business world.
From curriculum design to understanding varied learning styles, she discusses how these skills have been invaluable in her transition.
Teachers possess many transferable skills that can be harnessed for success in online business ventures.
Seeking Support in Career Transitions
Throughout the conversation, Julia stresses the importance of finding a supportive community of business owners and seeking professional coaching to navigate fears and gain inspiration and support.
This discussion underscores the significance of seeking external support when feeling stuck in a teaching career and contemplating a transition to entrepreneurship, offering guidance and encouragement for teachers looking to make a change.
Navigating Customer Acquisition and Business Growth
Julia talks about her journey in acquiring customers and scaling her business. From initially maxing out her 1-on-1 spots to transitioning to a group program and focusing on strategic marketing efforts, Julia shares the challenges and strategies involved in business growth, offering valuable insights for teachers embarking on similar entrepreneurial pursuits.
Podcasting as a Visibility and Authority Building Tool
Julia and Heather delve into the significance of podcasting as a visibility strategy, emphasizing its authority-building and credibility-boosting potential.
They discuss how podcasting can serve as a cornerstone of an entrepreneur’s content strategy, enhancing reach through various platforms.
Podcasting can be a valuable tool for teachers looking to establish their expertise and reach a wider audience in the online business realm.
Understanding Different Learning Styles and Building Effective Programs
Julia’s insights into accommodating different learning styles, such as active exercises and step-by-step videos, highlight the importance of understanding diverse learning preferences in program development.
This section underscores the relevance of teachers’ expertise in catering to various learning styles, offering guidance for crafting effective educational programs as teachers transition into the online business domain.
Podcast Startup Academy
Julia offers a course called Podcast Startup Academy which offers comprehensive support for launching a podcast.
Embracing Career Transitions with Confidence
Julia Levine’s journey from teacher to podcast teacher is a testament to the power of resilience and overcoming fear. Teachers possess many transferable skills that can be harnessed for success in online business ventures. So be inspired and take the first step!