The Education Business Podcast

In this episode, I share my thoughts on hiring a teacher (or ex-teacher) to work for your company on a self-employed basis. What you will learn in this episode: Why you need to question your motivation for hiring in this way before you go ahead What questions a new freelancer might have for you Why it’s important to get clear on deadlines and expectations You can access more detailed hiring content here: https://club.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/checkout/tier-3-membership Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I share how to speak to your audience in the right way at the right time. You’re unlikely to have just one audience, so you need to be mindful of the people who might come across you and your brand.   What you will learn in this episode: - Why creating a ‘profile’ for them will help you communicate. - How to keep your communication frictionless. - How putting yourself in the shoes of your audience can help you gauge their reaction to your messages. Resources: Schedule a call with Claire to chat about your education business: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ed and I are joined by Ed Tranham, editor of the Assignment Report, covering worldwide M&A transactions in education. Ed shares his insights in to the Edtech world, including what he has learned about acquisitions, what he believes are growth opportunities in the Edtech sector and why EdTech start-ups in the UK are starting to scale up.   Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I talk about what CEOs actually do, well, what this CEO does anyway.What you will learn: The two things that I did consistently to get to be the CEO How I spend my time day to day as CEO The intention that guides what I do each day   Resources: Your Big Idea for Your Education Business Course: https://club.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/checkout/tier-1-membership Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I share deep about giving yourself the permission to recognise when something isn't working in your education business and stop it, despite what friends and family might think. What you will learn in this episode: What stops us from giving ourselves permission to stop in the first place What types of things you may or may not realise you need to stop in your business Why we should give ourselves permission to stop. Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I share why I believe personal development is essential for growing your business and the barriers we face from our time in the teaching profession.    What you will learn in this episode:  What personal development really is  How the culture in schools affects our attitudes to personal development  Why it’s important understand yourself  Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat about the most relentless teacher habit of all – the addiction to the to-do list! It can’t just be me that loves a to-do list? But when do we stop adding things to that list? And should we feel guilty for not completing all the tasks on there?  What you will learn in this episode: Why I am not a fan of the ‘important and urgent’ model of to-do list How I organise my to-do list and why I don’t always keep to the same model Why we should keep a check on the to-do list and not let it get out of control Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hour Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we're talking about having a baby when you are running a business. I had two babies, quite close together at different stages in my business and it was hard. But... I think my insights will help you navigate this exciting, nerve-wracking and chaotic time.You will learn:What to think about in preparation.Why you need to become more realistic.To not compare your journey to an employee.That you'll understand who you really are. Resources:Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hourJoin Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-clubApply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoringJoin the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclubEducation Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletterMy website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.ukFind me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/https://www.facebook.com/education.business.clubFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneurhttps://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneurThe Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I discuss why we don't take action when we have the knowledge; and the stories we tell ourselves to justify our procrastination. You will learn: Why we think we don't know when really we do. How to move through our perceived knowledge gap. 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 Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we discuss why you need to reframe the difficult events that you have experiences in your business. You will learn: Why we need to reframe 'bad' things. What reframing is. Techniques to reframe. 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 Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we look at 6 differences between solopreneurship and business ownership so that you can assess where you are and work out whether you are the path you actually want to be on! The differences: Solopreneurs hold on, business owners pass on Solopreneurs wind it up, business owners build value to transfer Solopreneurs always work in the business, business owners want to just own it one day Solopreneurs need to focus on day to day sales, business owners work on long term strategy Business owners desire to grow exponentially - even if it means more work in the interim Business owners have bigger challenges than solopreneurs 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 Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I share 4 strategies to build your confidence as you grow your education business.The four strategies are: Reasoning Doing it Learning science of the brain Get a supporter   Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletterMy website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I give you 4 questions to reflect on when it comes to the long term goal of your business. What is your business actually going to do for you in the future?The questions:What will your life look like in ten years? What about the business?Is your business still viable and scalable? Are you still in for the long haul?What's the exit plan?Resources:Book a 1:1 Business Coaching Power Hour with me: https://calendly.com/claire-riley-ebc/business-coaching-hourJoin Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-clubApply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoringJoin the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclubEducation Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletterMy website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.ukFind me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/https://www.facebook.com/education.business.clubFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneurhttps://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneurThe Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I share 6 strategies to implement to build your audience in your education business. What you will learn:A bigger audience = more potential buyers What your audience actually is 6 things to try to get more people to know about you Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneurhttps://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneurThe Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we explore time, our dreams and how speed plays a factor. What you will learn: Why some people can go faster in their businesses What you can do to get to achieve your financial goals more quickly What questions you should be asking yourself to uncouple your dreams from time Resources: Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-clubApply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoringJoin the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclubEducation Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletterMy website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.ukFind me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/https://www.facebook.com/education.business.clubFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneurhttps://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneurThe Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I share 6 reasons why when you really need to hire that person in your business, you won't! Awareness is key in order to be able to move forward. What you will learn: What we're afraid of when it comes to hiring (turns out it's quite a lot) How a feeling of preparedness plays into this story Why our ability to imagine can help us succeed Resources:Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/ https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/ Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.