38: A Teacher Biz Student’s Journey to Tutoring Freedom with Lynn Ash
*Disclaimer: this episode includes mentions of the Parkland High School shooting which may be distressing to some individuals*
Lynn Ash is a seasoned educator and entrepreneur with over two decades of enriching experience in the field of education.
In addition to her roles as an educator, literacy coach and tutor, Lynn is a dynamic entrepreneur who has successfully merged her passion for education with innovative business ventures.
She is the owner of Tutoring Freedom, a business designed to help fellow educators create a successful tutoring business that brings them the freedom to choose when and where they work, along with the opportunity to substantially increase their hourly salary – all on their own terms!
In this episode, Lynn shares her journey from teaching to tutoring and how her business ideas evolved over time. She discusses the challenges she faced as a teacher and the impact of a tragic event on her decision to retire.
Lynn also explains why she was drawn to the idea of starting a teacher biz and how she found the Teacher Biz Blueprint program.
She highlights the importance of being relatable and authentic in business and shares her excitement about her new business, Tutoring Freedom.
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Key Takeaways:
- (06:00) Lynn’s background as a teacher and her experience in Parkland, Florida
- (10:55) Decision to retire from teaching and focus on tutoring
- (13:35) Starting a teacher biz and thoughts on the Teacher Biz Blueprint program
- (15:45)The importance of being relatable in business
- (18:45) How Lynn’s business idea evolved during TBB
- (22:55) Lynn’s tutoring business, Tutoring Freedom
- (29:25) Advice for those considering joining the TBB program
- (35:05) Lynn’s favorite part of the program
- (37:25) Progress over perfection
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Teacher Biz Blueprint Success: How Lynn Ash Tripled Her Income with Tutoring Freedom
In this heartfelt episode, Lynn Ash recounts her journey through the challenges of a teaching career, the decision to retire in the wake of a school shooting, and her transition into a thriving tutoring business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lynn also discusses her firsthand experience with Teacher Biz Blueprint — a 12-week live program created by Heather, designed to empower educators to step into the world of online business with confidence and authenticity.
Challenges in Teaching & the Catalyst for Change
Lynn describes the professional hurdles she faced in teaching, including stagnant pay, pension contributions, and heightened administrative duties.
These challenges are relatable to many educators who feel undervalued and overburdened.
However, a critical turning point for Lynn was the emotional impact of a school shooting, which ultimately influenced her decision to seek early retirement and venture into tutoring.
A Leap to Tutoring During the Pandemic
Subsequently, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic presented Lynn with an unexpected opportunity to redefine her career.
Embracing online tutoring, she found herself earning triple her teaching salary—a testament to the financial viability of tutoring.
As Lynn shares her story, she sheds light on the potential within the tutoring market, catalyzing her interest in launching a full-fledged teacher business.
Connecting Passion with Possibility
Heather and Lynn offer a candid discussion about authenticity, personal experiences with professional presentation, and the essentials of a teacher business.
They bust the myth that a teaching business must be confined to traditional domains, emphasizing the range of subjects that can be explored with passion and dedication.
Incorporating Community & Accountability
A standout feature of the blueprint program is the sense of community and structure it entails.
Lynn praises the program’s accountability groups and the spaced-out lessons, which provided clarity and support through her business journey.
These aspects resonate powerfully with educators looking for guidance, illustrating how structured support can turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality.
Embracing Imperfection and Taking Action
Lynn speaks to the ethos of “imperfect action,” encouraging listeners to progress with their ideas instead of waiting for the elusive ‘perfect’ moment.
This philosophy underscores a central tenet of the Teacher Biz brand: progress over perfection.
Lynn’s story is an authentic testament to the transformative power of the Teacher Biz Blueprint in turning teaching skills into a lucrative tutoring business and beyond.
Let’s transform our passion for teaching into successful, flexible online businesses together!