The Education Business Podcast
The Education Business Podcast is for educational consultants, small education-based business owners, Edtech providers and workshop leaders focused on providing education services to schools, as well as for teachers transitioning to freelancing with an entrepreneurial business idea. Growing and scaling a business that provides a service to schools and education requires a different skillset and inside knowledge to many other entrepreneurial ventures. In this podcast Claire Riley, CEO of Classroom Secrets and host of The Teachers' Podcast, shares what it takes to market and pitch your services to this sector. Find out exactly what headteachers and teachers are looking for, and why building a personal brand matters in your marketing and how you can grow your education business.
Episodes
In this episode I chat with Laura McInerney, founder of Teacher Tapp, to learn about her journey from teaching into journalism and entrepreneurship.
You will learn:
That tenacity is an important trait
Why data points are useful in your business and how to find out more
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join E...
In this episode we discuss 7 reasons why you need to have a 3-5 year plan for your business.
You will learn:
Who the plan is for
Why it's important to have one
How it can help you turn your business into an asset
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-busi...
In this episode I chat with Laura Summers, founder of The Book Machine, to learn from her key lessons in the transition from teacher to entrepreneur.
You will learn:
Different ways to juggle kids and a business
The benefits of growing a team slowly
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclu...
This episode is a bit of fun which you'll find relatable as a business owner... all the things you weren't expecting but are actually reality when you run your own business!
You will learn:
That perceptions vs reality are totally different things
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: ht...
This episode marks the first of a series that will feature on the Education Business Podcast. What do you need to know about legals in your education business at the moment?
You will learn:
What's changing for terms and conditions in subscription businesses
Using AI in schools and with children
Getting reviews for your business - legally
Resources:
The Commercial Education Brief: https://www.freeths.co.uk/insights-events/legal-...
In this episode I share 12 lessons that I've revisited since I stepped into the role of chairman at Classroom Secrets.
You will learn:
Getting clear on your priorities
Being attached to the vision and mission
Working with the seasons of your business
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.education...
In this episode I chat with Amber Jay, founder of Amber Jay Coaching to learn from her key lessons in the transition from teacher to entrepreneur.
You will learn:
Key drivers for women to leave teaching and start businesses
How teaching can differ from the UK and abroad
Self awareness is key when it comes to taking the right steps
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire...
In this episode we cover 5 teacher issues that can rear their ugly heads and stop us moving forward in our businesses as quickly as we'd like.
You will learn:
What you need to watch out for that could be holding you back.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-busines...
In this episode I chat with Ellie Baker, founder of Bilinguasing and The Two Hour Tutor to learn from her key lessons in the transition from teacher to entrepreneur.
You will learn:
How important mindset is in your transition
Navigating taking on team members as an ex-teacher
The difference between investing and spending
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://ca...
In this episode we delve into ten things I wish I'd done earlier in my business journey. If any of these ten things are holding you back, perhaps you can do things differently.
You will learn:
Ten lessons from an experienced founder to an inexperienced founder.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationb...
In this episode I chat with Karen Gibb, founder of Mind Marvels to learn from her key lessons in the transition from teacher to entrepreneur.
You will learn:
The importance of SOPs.
It's a journey not a project.
Preparing for life changing events when you're in the business.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
In this episode we delve into toxic self care and how it can set your business growth back. (Please don't cancel me!)
You will learn:
What toxic self care is.
Tips for pushing through on important milestones.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-busin...
In this episode I chat with Abbie White, founder of LoveScience to chat about key lessons in her education business journey, being a teacher first and then a business owner.
You will learn:
Mindset shifts needed to make your business bigger.
The power of crisis in your business growth journey.
The importance of your first year of hiring.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/cla...
In this episode I take you through a series of questions to ask yourself when it comes to evaluating whether or not you have the right priorities in your business.
You will learn:
How to evaluate your activities
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-busine...
In this episode I talk to my co-founder, Ed Riley, about how his transition from CTO to CEO at Classroom Secrets.
You will learn:
Why you should let go but not give up control.
What Ed does in his role as CEO.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-...
In this episode I delve into the process I use to create each podcast episode in less than one hour.
You will learn: Even if you don't have a podcast, you will learn about processing in a better way.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club
In this episode I talk to my co-founder, Ed Riley, about how technology can support (and hinder) education businesses.
You will learn:
Examples of where technology can help (or a lack of it can hold you back)
Why it's so important that entrepreneurs keep up with technology
What you can do to make sure the technology in your business is fit for purpose
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly....
In this episode we discuss why attitude matters so much as you grow your business into an asset, rather than a job that you love.
You will learn:
How attitude affects your business, your life and your happiness.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-ed...
In this episode we discuss the signs to recognise before you can switch from solopreneurship to business ownership.
You will learn:
The 7 steps you need in place before you can step into business ownership
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-cl...
In this episode we're talking about why we build a team in the first place Sometimes we can get confused and do it for the wrong reasons.
You will learn:
What to do first, before you have a team
What to do second (it's not hire a team)
And what to do third... hiring for the right reasons.
Resources:
Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour
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