35: How to Choose the Right Business Mentor or Teacher
Starting an online business can be overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to figure it out on your own. That’s why finding a mentor or teacher who can guide you along the way is so valuable! Having someone who has already figured out what works and what doesn’t can save you so much time and effort.
In this episode, Heather highlights the benefits of learning from someone who has already achieved success in the online business world. She also provides considerations for choosing the right mentor and teacher, including teaching style, relatability, and alignment with the desired business model. Whether you’re just starting out or struggling to see success, finding the right mentor can be the missing piece to your teacher business puzzle!
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Key Takeaways:
- (02:45) Benefits of learning from someone who has already achieved success
- (05:30) Heather’s experiences and lessons learned from previous online teachers
- (10:15) Considerations in choosing the right teacher for your needs
- (16:30) Heather’s teaching style and dedication to her students
- (20:40) Importance of finding a teacher with a similar business model
Episodes Mentioned:
- 28 – Lessons Learned from a Failed Business
- 13 – Why Digital Courses Are Perfect for Teachers with Amy Porterfield
- 18 – Learn the Power of Facebook Ads with Beth Anne Schwamberger
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Finding the Right Mentor: Setting Your Teacher Business Up for Success
Are you a teacher looking to create more flexibility in your schedule and more freedom in your life?
You may have already considered starting your own teacher biz and taking the plunge into entrepreneurship. But where do you start, and how do you ensure that you’re setting your business up for success from the very beginning?
In this episode, we discuss finding the right mentor or teacher to guide you through the process of building your teacher biz. Let’s dive in and explore the key factors to consider when choosing the right business teacher for your entrepreneurial journey.
The Plan Your Teacher Biz Challenge
Are you ready to make 2024 the year that you start your teacher biz? If so, it’s essential to lay the groundwork for your business’s success.
Heather introduces the “Plan Your Teacher Biz Challenge,” a week-long program designed to guide you through the process of jump-starting your teacher biz.
Heather’s challenge covers crucial topics such as understanding how a teacher biz makes money, planning for success, deciding on your business topic, identifying your customers, and naming your business strategically.
If you’re looking to start your teacher biz and need clear steps and guidance, the challenge is a must-attend event.
Experience and Expertise Matter
Heather’s personal journey into entrepreneurship began with the realization that traditional teaching roles didn’t fully satisfy her aspirations.
She turned her skills and experience as a teacher towards creating an online business, ultimately finding fulfillment and financial independence. Heather emphasizes that there’s more than one way for educators to influence lives beyond the classroom.
Heather’s Top Business Teachers
Throughout her entrepreneurial journey, Heather has learned from various business teachers who have had a significant impact on her growth as a business owner.
Notable mentors include Ruth Soukup, Amy Porterfield, and Beth Anne Schwamberger. These individuals have informed Heather’s teaching style and the structure of her programs, emphasizing the importance of the teacher’s approach in shaping the student’s learning experience.
Expertise in Action
Heather’s unique teaching style focuses on providing a step-by-step process for her students while maintaining a deep understanding and personal connection with each individual.
While some students prefer a hands-on, supportive approach, others may resonate with a different teaching style. Heather encourages potential students to consider the kind of learning experience they prefer and find a teacher who aligns with their preferences.
Aligning Your Vision
When selecting a business teacher, Heather emphasizes the importance of choosing someone who operates a business similar to the one you aspire to build.
Whether your focus is on high-ticket items, low-priced digital products, or physical products, finding a teacher with relevant experience can significantly impact your learning and growth as an entrepreneur.
Emotional Connection and Support
Heather actively builds emotional connections with her students, celebrating their achievements and providing sincere encouragement.
However, she acknowledges that not all students might resonate with this teaching style, underscoring the importance of finding a teacher whose approach aligns with individual preferences.
Join the Plan Your Teacher Biz Challenge
If you’re ready to kickstart your teacher biz journey, Heather invites you to join the “Plan Your Teacher Biz Challenge” to experience her teaching style and gain valuable insights into setting up your teacher biz for success.
By participating in this challenge, potential students can sample Heather’s teaching approach and determine if she is the right mentor for their entrepreneurial goals.
Finding the right business teacher for your teacher biz journey requires careful consideration of teaching styles, expertise, and alignment with your entrepreneurial vision.
The “Plan Your Teacher Biz Challenge” offers an opportunity to experience Heather’s teaching firsthand, providing potential students with valuable insights into her approach.
Ultimately, the path to entrepreneurial success begins with finding the right teacher to guide and support you along the way.