As an educator, you are not simply tied to the classroom – there are so many opportunities for you to build massive wealth for you and your family.
In this episode, Kelly Roach sits down with Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas, a former school principal turned 7-figure business owner, to discuss how educators can leverage their skills to build thriving businesses.
Dr. Erica shares her strategic approach to planning for massive growth, the importance of leading with empathy, and how educators can transition from the classroom to entrepreneurship.
If you're ready to transform your expertise into a profitable business, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.
Key Takeaways:
✅ The Power of Choice in Business Models – Why you don’t have to limit your revenue potential, even if you’re stepping away from traditional roles.
✅ The 10X Mapping Process – How to plan your next 5–10 years in business and break it down into actionable steps.
✅ Quarterly Strategic Planning – Why planning too far ahead can backfire and how to effectively map out your business growth in 90-day sprints.
✅ Leading with Empathy – The leadership lessons Dr. Erica brought from education that help her build high-performing teams in business.
✅ The Four Priorities of a CEO – Why balancing people, product, process, and profit is key to sustainable success.
✅ The Million-Dollar Mindset – How thinking like a millionaire before you hit 7-figures sets the foundation for success.
✅ B-School for Educators – How Dr. Erica helps educators turn their expertise into profitable businesses, starting with the skills they already have.
Timestamps:
[03:45] Transitioning from principal to business owner
[07:30] The 10X mapping framework for scaling a business
[12:15] Breaking down strategic planning: 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year visions
[18:50] Why leading with empathy is a non-negotiable in business
[23:20] The 4 pillars of business success: People, product, process, profit
[27:10] The psychology of a millionaire & how to cultivate it
[30:45] B-School for Educators: Turning teaching skills into a 7-figure business
[35:00] How to sign up for Dr. Erica’s free 5-day workshop
Resources & Links:
Join Dr. Erica’s 5-Day 7-Figure Business School – www.7figuredbusinessschool.com (Completely Free!)
Connect with Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/e_jordanthomas/
Join the FREE Profit Push Workshop on April 7th – Make a massive cash injection in your business to kick off Q2: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/profitpush?am_id=ashlyn8172
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