From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Kerry's Journey from Classroom to Business
In this episode of The Education Business Podcast, hosted by Claire Riley, co-founder of Classroom Secrets, we hear from Kerry, a former teacher who transitioned to entrepreneurship.
Kerry shares her 15-year teaching experience, the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, her traumatic experiences around childbirth and IVF, and the impact of COVID-19. She discusses her initial doubts about entering the business world and her journey to becoming a Virtual Assistant and then a social media expert.
Kerry also provides insights into the unique skills teachers bring to entrepreneurship, the importance of visibility and storytelling in social media, and the need for self-kindness and support.
This episode is a valuable resource for teachers considering or making the transition to business ownership.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:16 Guest Introduction: Kerry's Journey from Teacher to Entrepreneur
02:54 The Challenges of Transitioning from Teaching to Business 04:20 Finding New Opportunities and Overcoming Doubts
05:32 The Importance of Support and Community
06:57 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Growth
13:10 Can All Teachers Become Entrepreneurs?
19:18 Tips for Teachers Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
24:16 Sharing Personal Stories to Build Connections
28:22 Viewing Business as a Game
35:17 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
37:33 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message
All About Kerry:
Kerry Quinn is a former assistant head teacher turned marketing strategist and mentor, working specifically with education businesses.
She specialises in helping tutors grow their businesses by using Facebook groups strategically, so they can get visible, attract dream students, and build a business they love.
Her focus is on creating time freedom: keeping social media simple, spending less time posting, and more time doing the work that really matters - supporting students.
Away from work, she’s a mum to a 5-year-old, a regular at the gym, and a firm believer that most things are better with a strong coffee in hand.
Website: https://teachermarketer.co.uk/
Instagram: @the_teacher_marketer
LinkedIn: theteachermarketer
Facebook:@the_teacher_marketer
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