How can teachers bring their unique styles and passions into the classroom while staying effective?
In this episode, Jeff Gargas shares his unexpected journey from musician and college dropout to education innovator. Host Bill Gallagher and Jeff explore the intersections of creativity, resilience, and education, with a focus on engaging audiences and scaling impactful solutions.
Jeff Gargas is a four-time college dropout who turned his love of music and creative energy into a thriving career in education. As the co-founder of Teach Better, Jeff helps educators across the country improve their craft with passion, flexibility, and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll flair.
Topics explored in this episode:
- Jeff’s journey from being a record label owner to co-founding Teach Better.
- Engaging students by capturing their interest right from the start.
- How a mastery learning framework empowers teachers to adapt to their unique classrooms.
- The challenges of scaling a business, from cash flow issues to team adjustments.
- The value of keeping profits in the business.
- The buying cycles and funding structures of educational institutions.
- The parallels between creating music and fostering creativity in teaching.
Chapters in this episode:
(02:30) Jeff Gargas: From College Dropout to Education Innovator
(05:58) Creativity and Collaboration
(12:49) Engaging Students Effectively
(19:25) Adaptability in Business and Education
(27:22) Founding Teach Better
(32:38) Challenges in Scaling: Cash Flow and Team Growth
(40:52) Resilience and Building Systems
Thanks to Jeff Gargas for being on the show!
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgargas/overlay/photo/
Learn more about Teach Better’s community for EDUcreators, educators who create things outside their classrooms: www.teachbetter.com/educreators
Get Teach Better, a book co-authored by Jeff: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y5RZ5RX
Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.
Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop
Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGall
Bill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach
Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.
Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes present: Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy Trial
Introducing… Aubrey O’Day Diddy’s former protege, television personality, platinum selling music artist, Danity Kane alum Aubrey O’Day joins veteran journalists Amy Robach and TJ Holmes to provide a unique perspective on the trial that has captivated the attention of the nation. Join them throughout the trial as they discuss, debate, and dissect every detail, every aspect of the proceedings. Aubrey will offer her opinions and expertise, as only she is qualified to do given her first-hand knowledge. From her days on Making the Band, as she emerged as the breakout star, the truth of the situation would be the opposite of the glitz and glamour. Listen throughout every minute of the trial, for this exclusive coverage. Amy Robach and TJ Holmes present Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy Trial, an iHeartRadio podcast.
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Come hang with Amy Poehler. Each week on her podcast, she'll welcome celebrities and fun people to her studio. They'll share stories about their careers, mutual friends, shared enthusiasms, and most importantly, what's been making them laugh. This podcast is not about trying to make you better or giving advice. Amy just wants to have a good time.