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Ep 36 Series/Pt 3: Your Ultimate GPS Planning Guide for Goal Setting, Prioritizing and Strategizing! Planning for Teacher Career Change, Micro-school Building, Tutoring or a Homeschooling Business

Hey there, Teacher Friend! In this five part series, we discuss the foundational principles needed in order to gain momentum, clarity and set goals toward your future teacher business! In Part 3 of this series, we discuss YOUR ULTIMATE GPS PLANNING SYSTEM! This system assists you in preparing clear, intentional goals for the New Year or any quarter of a given year. In addition, deadlines, priorities, and strategies are created in an effort to reach your desired goal. The steps are very intentional once clarity has been achieved, and this method is sure to bring teacher growth and success. Preparing for the New Year can seem exciting for some, but for other teachers, the thought of changing careers feels daunting. Although many teachers would love to have their own business, become a teacherpreneur, or invest in their future selves, they lack the preparedness to move forward in beginning their micro-school, tutoring or homeschooling business. Searching for teacher career change needs careful thought, attention, and intentionality. In each episode, you will discover what needs to be defeated in order to be successful at your upcoming teacher career change. You will become more aware of what's "blocking" you, so you can step into true teacher freedom and true purpose for success and fulfillment. Your Challenge: Print out the GPS Planning System Below! After each episode, block out 15-30 minutes to begin implementing the steps discussed in each of the podcast episodes. Be sure to have quiet time and a journal or notebook to write out your thoughts and ideas. Download the GPS Planning System at teachersletyourlightshine.com/gps Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Do you need help with a plan of action, accountability, or clarity in your teacher career change? Interested in starting a micro-school, tutoring or homeschooling business? We offer one-on-one coaching to help you get "unstuck" and gain clarity so you can experience teacher career growth, build a business blueprint, market with clear messaging, and plan a successful business launch-whether it's a micro-school, tutoring business or homeschooling business. Schedule a session Today! Snag our Holiday Sale on ALL COACHING PACKAGES! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Download your FREE GPS Planning System Download your FREE GUIDE "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! Teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Or send me a message on Facebook or Instagram Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 29, 202126 min

Ep 35 Series/Pt 2: Teacher Business Planning for the New Year: Mindset, Goal Setting and Preparing for Teacher Career Change, Micro-school Building, Tutoring or Homeschooling Business

Hey there, Teacher Friend! In this five-part series, we discuss the foundational principles needed in order to gain momentum, clarity and goals toward your future teacher business! In Part 2 of this series, we discuss overcoming delay, inaction and procrastination as you begin Preparing for the New Year so you can build a thriving teacher business! Preparing for the New Year can seem exciting for some, but for other teachers, the thought of changing careers feels daunting. Although many teachers would love to have their own business, become a teacherpreneur or invest in their future selves, they lack the preparedness to move forward in beginning their micro-school, tutoring or homeschooling business. Searching for teacher career change needs careful thought, attention and intentionality. In each episode, you will discover what needs to be defeated in order to be successful at your upcoming teacher career change. You will become more aware of what's "blocking" you, so you can step into true teacher freedom and true purpose for success and fulfillment. Your Challenge: After each episode, block out 15-30 minutes to begin implementing the steps discussed in each of the podcast episodes. Be sure to have quiet time and a journal or notebook to write out your thoughts and ideas. Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Do you need help with a plan of action, accountability, or clarity in your teacher career change? Interested in starting a micro-school, tutoring or homeschooling business? We offer one-on-one coaching to help you get "unstuck" and gain clarity so you can experience teacher career growth, build a business blueprint, market with clear messaging, and plan a successful business launch-whether it's a micro-school, tutoring business or homeschooling business. Schedule a session Today! Snag our Holiday Sale on ALL COACHING PACKAGES! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Download your FREE GUIDE "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! Teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Or send me a message on Facebook or Instagram Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 28, 202128 min

Ep 34 Series/Pt 1: Teacher Business Planning for the New Year: Mindset, Goal Setting and Preparing for Teacher Career Change, Micro-school Building, Tutoring or Homeschooling Business

Hey there, Teacher Friend! In this five part series, we discuss the foundational principles needed in order to gain momentum, clarity and goals toward your future teacher business! Preparing for the New Year can seem exciting for some, but for other teachers, the thought of changing careers feels daunting. Although many teachers would love to have their own business, become a teacherpreneur or invest in their future selves, they lack the preparedness to move forward in beginning their micro-school, tutoring or homeschooling business. In each episode, you will discover what needs to be defeated in order to be successful at your upcoming teacher career change. You will become more aware of what's "blocking" you, so you can step into true teacher freedom and true purpose for success and fulfillment. Your Challenge: After each episode, block out 15-30 minutes to begin implementing the steps discussed in each of the podcast episodes. Be sure to have quiet time and a journal or notebook to write out your thoughts and ideas. In Part 1 of this series, we discuss overcoming doubt, fear and anxiety as you begin preparing for the New Year so you can build a thriving teacher business! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Do you need help with a plan of action, accountability, or clarity in your teacher career change? Interested in starting a micro-school, tutoring or homeschooling business? We offer one-on-one coaching to help you get "unstuck" and gain clarity so you can experience teacher career growth, build a business blueprint, market with clear messaging, and plan a successful business launch-whether it's a micro-school, tutoring business or homeschooling business. Schedule a session today! Snag our Holiday Sale on ALL COACHING PACKAGES! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Download your FREE GUIDE "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! Teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Or send me a message on Facebook or Instagram Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 27, 202128 min

Ep 33: Pursuing Your Teacher Dream and Moving Forward When You Lack Direction, Vision or Feel Stuck in Decision Making!

Hey, teacher friend! It's easy to look all your teacher friends making moves and crushing their dreams and think, "Wow! They have it all together"! I can't even imagine leaving my teaching position, starting a new career, building a school, becoming an entrepreneur or working from home - I don't even know where to begin! But the truth is, we are all on an uphill journey and some of us do not know where we are going or how we will get there! We just choose to walk by faith and take the next step, even when we are afraid, lack vision, and feel stuck in the process - even when our friends or family look at us like we have lost our minds!! Today I share a personal story of overcoming fear, Pursuing Your Teacher Dream When You Lack Direction, Vision, or Feel Stuck in Decision Making! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Holiday Sale!! Which Coaching Package Will Help You Get Unstuck and Closer to your Goal? https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Download your FREE GUIDE "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! Teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 24, 202125 min

Ep 32: 2 Important Factors for Handling Lack of Support for Your Vision: What to Do/Say When Your Spouse, Family or Friends Don‘t Understand Your Business Dream

Hey there, teacher friend! It’s scary enough to put yourself in a new situation, change careers, transition into a new teaching path or start a business-but then to feel a lack of support from the people around you-total bummer! You’re not only worrying about getting your business off the ground; you’re also worrying whether people will react negatively or ask a ton of questions. When others don't see your vision, such as your spouse, friends or family, it can be lonely. In today's episode, I share 2 Factors you must consider when it comes to sharing your teacher dream of starting a business. I share tips in presenting ideas to your spouse, family and/or friends. You can't make people support you, but you can work on YOURSELF! So today, buckle up buttercup...it's going to be a good one! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Download your FREE GUIDE "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! Teachersletyourlightshine.com Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 21, 202129 min

Ep 31: 4 Values To Highlight When Marketing Your Micro School! Create a Strong Message and Transform Education for Students, Teachers and Families

Hey, Hey Teacher Friend! Today we discuss 4 values to highlight when marketing your idea to future families! These values help your message and future school business SHINE! Being able to clearly and confidently communicate your core values for education, opens the floodgates to possibilities! Parents are looking for better, and teachers have the ability to make a massive impact on education through building a micro-school, homeschooling business, or learning pod. Transformation begins NOW! America's education system is in a crisis, but the values given through micro-school give hope for our future. As you get closer and closer to making your dream a reality, your message must make you stand tall and proud. Being able to communicate "WHY" your micro-school offers high value will help parents gain more understanding of your mission and help you set the course for a great future! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Holiday Sale!! Which Coaching Package Will Help You Get Unstuck and Closer to your Goal? https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Download your FREE GUIDE "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! Teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 17, 202124 min

Ep 30Ep 30: Tuition, Contracts, Payment Plans, Discounts and Ideas for Your Micro-school, Homeschooling Business or Preschool! Creating a Strong Financial Foundation!

Hey, teacher friend! One of the most frequent questions I get asked from teachers, regarding the start of their business is, "How do I collect tuition for my micro-school, homeschool or homeschooling business? Should I ask for full payments upfront, or do I request payments by the month or semester? What should be in my contract? " Well, let's get into some nitty gritty today! Not only do we have to consider HOW we will collect payments, we need to FIRST identify HOW we will communicate our policy for collecting tuition and ways to set our business up for financial security. In addition, many teachers ask about payment plans, discount packages, incentives for paying in full, deposits, and ways to secure financial assets. These are all so imperative! This is where contracts come in! Yes, today we discuss how contracts can help us communicate effectively and the policies needed for financial security. I also share my experience with collecting tuition payments, options for securing deposits and how to set your business up for success when it comes to all the moving money pieces! This episode supports STEP 4 in "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Download your FREE GUIDE!!! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Download your FREE GUIDE "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! Teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 14, 202128 min

Ep 29: How Do You Keep Student Records in a Homeschooling Business? What are the Requirements for Documenting in a Micro-School?

Hi, teacher friend! As teachers, we all know the requirements for record keeping, grading, progress monitoring and updating all the "system" information for our students. But one of the most frequent questions I get asked about a HOMESCHOOLING BUSINESS or a MICRO-SCHOOL is... "How do you keep records? What does it look like in this new teaching arena?" And let me tell you, teacher friend, IT'S NOTHING like you've had to do before!! Get excited! But also...get informed! And what a great question it is! Not matter what state, country or province you live in, you must follow state guidelines for homeschool requirements and homeschooling other children in your private tutoring business or micro-school. Today I answer some of the most frequent questions I receive in regards to testing, record keeping, grades and so forth! "Do I keep the record, or do the parents?" "Do I have to file annual reporting?" "What does grading look like?" "What are my state Requirements, Laws, and regulations?" If you're new to this and feel overwhelmed with the legalities because you have "Never done this before!" I'm here to help! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Download your FREE GUIDE "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" teachersletyourlightshine.com/roadmap Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 10, 202122 min

Ep 28: Your 8 Step Roadmap is Here! How to Successfully Launch a Micro-school or Homeschooling Business! Gain Clarity So You Can Profit and Have Sustainability

Hey, teacher friend! Are you looking for an alternative in your teaching career? You love teaching, but finding more and more reasons to start looking at other opportunities? Thinking of building a micro-school but have NO IDEA where to begin? Wondering which step comes first and which is highest priority? Teacher friend, I see you. I was you. We all need clear direction so we can make progress and have peace along the way. You all are going on a journey today! For the first time, the 8 step roadmap is Here! You will finally have a map for your vision and learn how to successfully launch a micro-school or homeschooling business that profits and leads to sustainability for the years to come! Join our email list to be the FIRST to know about our FREE Resources and podcast alerts! The "8 Steps to Building Your Micro-school or Homeschooling Business" freebie comes out 12/8. If you sign up for our email list before then, you'll be sent the freebie when it comes out! Teachersletyourlightshine.com/email Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our Micro-School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 7, 202130 min

Ep 27: A Teacher‘s Guide to a Homeschooling Business Model With Flexible Hours, Great Impact and Income (Micro-School Option Too!)

Hey there, teacher friend! Boy do I have a treat for you today! Having a homeschooling business allows you to customize the services you provide in multiple ways. Many teachers may be looking for an alternative to full time instruction and searching for more flexible hours. In today's episode, I explain a high value marketable service you can provide students and families. This model offers flexibility and a unique partnership between parents, students and teachers. Whether you choose to take the micro-school approach or homeschooling business approach, each model is customizable and easily adaptable to the idea I share today. I hope you walk away feeling inspired to create a business you love as a teacher! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Dec 3, 202125 min

Ep 26: Self Employment Fears (Uncertainty, Judgement and Struggle)! Ways To Overcome and Experience True Teacher Change

Hey, Teacher Friend! In today's episode, we tackle 3 BIG Fears we ALL face when making a change-especially when it comes to self-employment. Teachers, listen up! We have been conditioned to stay safe-expect your weekly/monthly pay check, have your holidays and summers off, get retirement, benefits...and keep doing what you're doing. But what if "what we are doing" just isn't sparking our teacher flame anymore? How do we push through the FEARS to make a change and give up what we've been taught to hold on to "security"? Uncertainty, Judgement and Struggle: 3 Fears we must tackle in an effort to experience true teacher change. How do we get over these fears? Get out a piece of paper. It's Fear Bustin' Time! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building a homeschooling business and/or micro-school! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 30, 202123 min

EP 25: Teacher Entrepreneurship: 10 Reasons Why Building a Micro-school or Homeschooling Business is Advantageous and Desperately Needed in Education!

Welcome back, Teacher Friend! A school? Like an actual school? Yes, teacher friend! But it's not all that big and scary. You don't have to go all out and build a huge BRICK MORTAR learning center, so take a deep breath! No matter where you start- out of your home, a rented space, or a small spot in your backyard-this type of education and business is a lucrative solution to a teacher's desire for freedom, entrepreneurship and educational demands. If you are passionate about becoming self employed or having a business/ family business-tune in! You know education is changing rapidly-always has, always will. But now we are on the brink of something absolutely revolutionary! Today I share 10 Compelling reasons to build a micro-school, so you can make an impact on your family, community all the while- leaving a legacy! Something you can do for your child that impacts other children. The Micro-school movement is in full swing and here to stay. Why should you be a part of it? Listen IN! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 26, 202125 min

Ep 16EP 24: How to Decide on Curriculum for Your Homeschooling Business or Micro-School! Teacher Choice, Passion, Student Engagement and Learning Beyond the Standards

Hey, Teacher Friend! I am most often asked, “What curriculum do you use? How did you decide?” Well this topic, LIGHTS ME UP! We all know that the DEATH TRAP of a teacher’s JOY is not being able to teach what we feel matters or makes a difference in our students' lives! Teaching to standards and measures beyond our means can lead to stealing our joy and ultimately destroys the love for what we do! Have you ever said, "The curriculum we follow doesn’t allow us to XYZ. Your child is performing well below grade level and the curriculum is going at such a pace, it increasing the gap further." or "The curriculum or the standards causing us to be “trapped” in a box!" Well, it's absolutely liberating to know that YOU GET TO CHOOSE the curriculum for your micro-school or homeschool! Today we focus on high value education, choosing curriculum with meaning and knowing "Why" we are choosing a certain method or movement to ensure we are teaching with passion and expertise! This is a good one! Get out your notebook! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 23, 202129 min

Ep 23: Taking the Fear Out of Finding Students for Your Micro-School or Homeschooling Business! Simple Advertising Techniques for Teachers!

Hey, Teacher Friend! "Help! I am NOT a salesman...I am a Teacher!" This is what I hear often when I speak with teachers who are anticipating their first micro-school opening, and are afraid to get his/her first clients/students. They often ask, "How Do I find my first set of students? What do I do? I need action steps!" I can relate. I felt the same way! But the good news is...there is no need to fear, act "salesy", or hustle to find your first paying clients. In today's episode, I discuss the action steps I took to take the scare out of trying to start a business and then go find your clients. Advertising is an important part to opening your doors and ensuring students come. However, it's not the hardest part of this journey-it's the most rewarding. If you think I stood out on the street with signs, or had banners waving outside my house...no! I didn’t have a yard sign. I used THE MOST powerful tool to get our fabulous students-one in which we all have. Tune in to see what it is! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting started with your micro-school? Want to walk hand in hand with someone to ensure your dream becomes reality? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching FREE RESOURCE: GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE https://www.notion.so/Freebie-3-Ways-to-Get-Out-of-Comfort-Zone-from-Ep-20-8a6397014cd54628ad3ed7a544747e97 Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 19, 202125 min

Ep22: The First Action Step You Must Take in Order to Successfully Build Your Micro-School or Homeschooling Business!

Hey, teacher friend! Wouldn't it be great if everyone went to work loving work and feeling fulfilled in completing the mission they have laid before them. Isn't it THE GOAL? If you have lost your teaching passion, but you truly want to do what you have always dreamed of (teaching)... Listen up! Today I'll be sharing the number one, most important strategy you must take action with before beginning your micro-school or homeschooling business! It's the most important, foundational piece that allows you to gain clarity and momentum in meeting your goals and fulfilling your destiny with this business. I get so many teachers ask me really great questions such as “How do I find clients? What curriculum do I choose? How much do you charge? How did you set up LLC? Tuition? School Day?” Those are important. But they are not the MOST important. We need to become obsessed with this piece of advice today in order to restore our passion and change the course of our course of life and career. Today, you will hopefully be able to find your passion and amplify it. Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and gain more insight for building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting unstuck? Thinking of building your own micro-school? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching FREE RESOURCE: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone! https://www.notion.so/Freebie-3-Ways-to-Get-Out-of-Comfort-Zone-from-Ep-20-8a6397014cd54628ad3ed7a544747e97 Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 16, 202127 min

Ep 21: 3 Steps To Succeed In Your Teacher Career Change and Begin Building Your Microschool!

Hey, teacher friend! One of the most frequent questions I receive is, "What should I do RIGHT NOW to begin transitioning out of my current teaching role?" We all appreciate tangible steps, so today I'll be sharing personal insight and steps to help you successfully make the transition so you are not riding on the HOT MESS EXPRESS bus! In today's episode, I give you practical tips to help you skill up, prepare mentally, lay down distractions and be proactive rather than reactive. Your time, effort and commitment are required when it comes to make a change, and many times we are required to "get out" before knowing the next steps. Many times we make a career change regardless of the unknown because we are CALLED to step out and enter our new season of life! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and more insight about building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting unstuck? Thinking of building your own microschool? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 12, 202122 min

Ep 20: 3 Ways to Get Unstuck and Out of Your Comfort Zone to Make the Teacher Career Change You Desire!

Hey, teacher friend! Want to know the most common statement I receive from teachers? "I don't want to keep doing what I'm doing, but I feel so stuck! I know I'm just comfortable and afraid to make a change." I know this for myself as well. However, I will say this...the comfort zone is a sneaky, silent trap to keep us away from our purpose and destiny. We must be aware! In today's episode I share the advice I've received to push through the comfort zone. We will get unstuck and gain momentum to do the hard and scary things! Even if you hear yourself saying, "What if I make a change in my career and I don't like it? This is too hard! I don't know what to do! How do I push through when I am tired or overwhelmed?" Today you'll be able to pry yourself out of the comfort zone with these 3 ideas! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Check out our free resources and more insight about building micro schools! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Need help getting unstuck? Thinking of building your own microschool? Check out the coaching packages to see what's right for you! https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 9, 202123 min

Ep 19: Teacher Financial Increase? Can I really make a substantial income having a Microschool? We talk Salary, Profit, Tuition, Costs and Income-Get Out Your Calculator!

Hey, teacher friend! Go ahead and bust out that calculator! Today I'm tackling some of the biggest questions I get about creating a microschool! How much money can I really make? How much should I charge for tuition? Can I really make more money teaching less children and actually teach the way I want to? Concerned you will not be able to afford stepping away from your current, safe and comfortable teaching salary? Yet, you always think about earning additional income? Are you worried you will not make "enough" money if you step out and build this business? I hope today's episode squashes those fears! Microschools offer teachers great financial opportunities! When stepping into this business career it's important to know the budget, finances, tuition and costs. Today we talk about each of these! Not only will your microschool or homeschooling business bless you with purpose and the freedom to teach with your gifts and talents, but you will also be blessed financially! So get out that calculator, teacher friend! It's time to crunch some numbers! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver ⬇️CLICK HERE ⬇️ and check out our new website! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Want to get your microschool or homeschooling business started, but don't know how? I'm here for you! Reach out to me via Facebook, Instagram or email. In addition, check out the website for additional information. www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 5, 202130 min

Ep 18: Imposter Syndrome? Self Doubt? Not Worthy? The Number ONE Topic We Must Address to Get Up, Get Going and Build Your Homeschooling Business!

Hey, teacher friend! The battlefield is raging and your mind is a prime target for self-doubt, imposter syndrome, fear, and anxiety. Every change we make, every transition that comes our way must be dealt with. How do we overcome feelings of unworthiness, uncertainty, and insecurity? We must break through limiting beliefs and despair so we can press on towards personal growth, great impact, and confidence! Today's episode is meant to encourage and uplift so you can continue pressing on towards the great life laid before you! It's time to walk worthy in the calling we have received. Ephesians 4:1 "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love..." Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver ⬇️CLICK HERE ⬇️ For the Opportunity to Win FREE COACHING and be on the Waitlist for FREE RESOURCES!! Website LINK ⬇️ Click Below⬇️ www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Nov 2, 202124 min

Ep 17: 5 Planning Strategies to Increase Productivity and Reclaim Your Teacher Life! Intentions to Help You Win Your Day, Week, Month and Life!!

Hey, Teacher Friend! Plan for the good life, but be led by the Spirit! In today's episode, we discuss 5 strategies to implement, immediately, in an effort to reclaim your life and become a productive, intentional teacher, mom, wife, and all of the other hats you wear! Get out your planners as we discuss time blocks, mid-week checkups, a Friday Finisher List, and scheduled times to plan! Have difficulties building your life and then your work? Do you feel as if your life has been built around your work? Today, we will discuss intentionality as we reclaim our life amidst distractions, time suckers, and a less than perfect plan. Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver ⬇️CLICK HERE ⬇️ For the Opportunity to receive FREE COACHING and be on the Waitlist for FREE RESOURCES!! Website LINK ⬇️ Click Below⬇️ www.teachersletyourlightshine.com Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 31, 202124 min

Ep 16: Time Getting Away From You? 5 Practices and Routines to Help You Reset and Win the Day, Week, Month and Year!

Hey, Teacher Friend! In today’s episode, we are tackling 5 routines and/or strategies that will help you cultivate peace in your personal and family life. I’m discussing morning routines, weekend planning, my paper planner (that I absolutely LOVE) and the way I communicate in order to get more help! How do you utilize your time to set up for success at the beginning of every day? Is your morning routine full of anxious feelings? Are you rushing out the door only to realize you can’t find your keys, left your lunchbox or forgot to tell the ones you love “goodbye”? Are your weekends full of grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning or feeling as if you need a couple of extra days to “get it all done”? Are you truly resting? Do you feel prepared before your week begins? Not only are we seeking “more time” as a teacher, but we are seeking QUALITY of time-the quality that results in peace, enjoyable moments and more opportunities for the people and experiences we care deeply about. Let’s be more intentional about our most precious resource in life-TIME! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver ⬇️CLICK HERE ⬇️ For the Opportunity to Win FREE COACHING and be on the Waitlist for FREE RESOURCES!! Website LINK ⬇️ Click Below⬇️ https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/ Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 29, 202131 min

Ep 15Ep 15: Searching for Quality of Time? How Does Time Spent Teaching in a Micro School Differ from Public School?

Hey there, Teacher Friend! Tired of sacrificing your time, salary and sanity to do what you love as a teacher? Are you craving a more sustainable and productive lifestyle-one in which you wake up with the Joy and Energy to face the day? Are you making sure your WORK is built into your LIFE instead of your LIFE being built into your work? Time is so valuable, and when you spend a big chunk of it outside of your home or focused on tasks that bog you down-finding peace can be difficult. Wondering how to break free from the endless cycle of time thieves? Craving an increased value of life while cultivating a teaching experience that works FOR you, not AGAINST you? Well teacher friend, it takes a village. But building your own school can give you the BEST VILLAGE! In today’s episode, I share how building a Micro School gave me, my family and other families more quality of time and flexibility. I share how we work hard and play hard. How have I saved on time in creating thematic units, lesson plans, newsletters, emails, teaching, and commuting? What distractions are avoided? It’s a longer episode than usual, but it’s worth your TIME! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver ⬇️CLICK HERE ⬇️ For the Opportunity to Win FREE COACHING and be on the Waitlist for FREE RESOURCES!! Website LINK ⬇️ Click Below⬇️ https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/ Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 26, 202140 min

Ep 14: Frustrated with Teaching to the Test? Tired of Unrealistic Expectations? There is Hope! Your Courage is Needed!

Hey, Teacher Friend! If you were to Google "Test Prep" "Tired of Teaching to the Test" "Teachers with Unrealistic Expectations" you might as well just take a deep breath-it's all over the internet! Tired of conforming? Tired of saying "I'm no longer going to worry about these formative assessments, all of this testing or my evaluations. I'm going to focus on the students!" But you find yourself, over and over again, sinking back into fear and frantically preparing for all the things we know are keeping us chained? Teachers know this isn't high value teaching, and parents want more for their child. However, dissatisfaction doesn't seem to be a big enough motivator for change. Especially when you hear the voice of fear whispering throughout your day, "It is what it is. Don't even think about bucking the system. Do you really think you can do better?" But you can do better. Our children deserve better. You, teacher friend, know what's better because YOU have the ultimate gift. But do you know HOW to do better? Listen up, teacher friend, your courage is needed! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 22, 202119 min

Ep 13: What‘s a Microschool? Parents and Teachers Win! Start a Dream School, Homeschooling Business

Hey, Teacher Friend! There's always a lot of jargon going around, especially in education. Keeping up with all the new buzz words can be quite difficult. What really matters? Is it in the name? How can we create a Win-Win-Win for Parents, Teachers and Students when it comes to a high value education? Is a Microschool a Dream school? What's the difference between a mMicroschool, Dream school or private school? Could a homeschooling business be a solution to educational frustration? The trajectory of education is changing across the globe. No matter the state, country or province-a teacher's expertise is needed to answer the following questions: What's the problem? How will it be fixed? Who will fix it? As parents search for alternatives in education, they are looking for the best options! Relationships, flexibility, and affordable price tags play a key role. Could a "one-room schoolhouse" be making it's way back into education? How can we blend the best of all options? Be ready to be enlightened! Your ideas are needed for such a time as this! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 19, 202118 min

Ep 12: How Do I Get This Business Started? Your 6 Step Business Bundle is Here! Homeschool Laws, LLC, Finances, and Banking Questions Answered!

Hey there, Teacher Friend! Starting a business-especially for the first time, can stir up many questions! The little things can feel daunting when you don't know where to begin. Are you ready to embrace entrepreneurship? Even if you don't FEEL ready, you'll be ready after hearing this episode. Confidence is sure to arise! Get Your Homeschooling Business Started with these First 6 Essential Steps! This Episode is Packed with Business Basics to Help You Get Started in Building a Homeschooling Business! We will discuss setting up an LLC, Finances, Banking Questions, Homeschool Laws and More! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 15, 202122 min

EP 11: How Do I Begin Transitioning Out Of My Traditional Teaching Career? Your 3 Step Transition Timeline Inside! How to Leave Your Position and Start a Homeschooling Business!

Hey there, Teacher Friend! Feeling the "itch" to make a change in your teaching career, but you're unsure of where to begin? If you'd like to remove the overwhelm and start taking action-this episode is for you! Transitions are difficult-especially if you do not know the steps required to gain momentum and move forward! In this episode, you will be given a transition timeline to help make a plan as you adjust from traditional teaching. These are the MUST DOs before you begin your homeschooling business journey. Need permission to make a change? Feel like you're being a quitter? You are ALLOWED to change your course in life. Here's your guide so you can get started! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 12, 202124 min

Ep 10: A Day in the Life! Rhythms and Routines in a Full Time Homeschooling Business!

Are you a teacher curious about the daily activities that occur in a homeschooling business? I'm often asked: How do you structure the day? How do you take care of your home with ALL those children? What does arrival and dismissal look like? How do you teach multiple age groups? Do you happen to be a homeschool mom looking for inspiration on how to schedule your day? This episode is here to help! If you are wondering what a "Day in the Life" looks like in a full-time homeschooling business, you're in the right place! In this episode, I'll share our daily schedule, rhythms, routines and all the ways we work collaboratively through learning and play! I'll describe how we incorporate a gentle morning approach with playing, observing and exercising while also balancing academic learning time. Enjoy the possibilities! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 8, 202119 min

Ep 09: How to Use the Bucket Brain Dump Strategy to Increase Productivity and Craft a Vision for Your Homeschool!

Hey there, Teacher Friend! How often do you feel overwhelmed or anxious about all the thoughts swirling around in that wonderful teacher brain of yours? Without direction, we feel stressed with the insurmountable mental overload! We need a strategy to gain confidence, clarity and momentum! Whether you need help organizing your upcoming week , creating lesson plans, undergoing a project or trying to craft a vision for your homeschool, the Bucket Brain Dump is here to help! Today I'll be sharing the number one strategy I use to gain momentum and find clarity within my overloaded brain! This sets the course for my focus and productivity in teacher life, mom life and business life. As a matter of fact, when I began the process of starting our homeschooling business, I used this strategy to get into action while also creating a vision for our dream school! Today's episode will give you a tactical take away. So, grab your pencil/pen, highlighters and a notebook! This will be your vision brainstorming notebook for any idea or project coming up! If you want to be an overachiever, grab some sticky index tabs as well (or sticky notes). Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine GROUP-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 5, 202119 min

Ep 1Ep 08: 2 Critical Factors You MUST Consider When Brainstorming Your Homeschooling Business!

Hey, Teacher Friend! Welcome back to another Episode of, "Teacher, Let Your Light Shine!" As you begin to dream the dream, it can be overwhelming to think of "all the things". However, I'm here to bring you a daily dose of CLARITY! As I began my homeschooling business, the ideas were swirling around in my brain and I didn't know where to begin! What comes first...the egg or the chicken? If you're feeling this way, it's absolutely normal. I'm here to help, teacher friend! In today's episode, my goal is to help you gain momentum so your dream of starting a homeschooling business can turn into a reality! I'll be providing TWO CRITICAL FACTORS needed in an effort to turn your teaching gift into a dream come true! Are you ready to build your dream school or homeschooling business? Then let's hit play! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Oct 1, 202121 min

Ep 07: Does a Homeschooling Business Have to be IN MY HOME? Pros/Cons and 8 Alternative Places for Success!

Hey, Teacher Friend! Have you been thinking about starting a homeschooling business, but the fear of WHERE to have this business keeps holding you back? I’m so excited to share this episode with you because it is the NUMBER ONE question I get asked when it comes time to start a homeschooling business!! “Does a Homeschooling Business HAVE to be in MY OWN HOME?” Well, teacher friend, it's time to reveal the answer!! And not only will you learn the Pros and Cons of having this business in YOUR HOME , but I'm going to throw in some suggestions for YOU: How about 8 alternative places to run this business like a Teacher Boss?! In addition, I'd love to hear your thoughts on alternative locations! Let’s brainstorm some NEW options! Join me in the "Teacher Let Your Light Shine Community" (Facebook Group) for more Inspiration! I'll be dropping a picture of my "Dream Space"! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Sep 27, 202120 min

Ep 06: Exhausted, Frustrated? Experiencing Teacher Burnout? 8 Ways to Restore Mentally, Physically and Emotionally!

Hey Teacher Friend! Feel frustrated? Disappointed? Exhausted? Well I am here to say...you are NOT defeated! You are NOT weak! You are stronger than you think, and this too shall pass! Teaching is a rewarding, yet demanding, career. With long hours and a heavy workload, teachers may fall prey to teacher burnout! This being said, you need proper support to continue shining your teacher light! Today's episode will refuel your "Teacher Tank"! Before you begin feeling hopeless, please know that you ARE capable of overcoming. This labor of love does require rejuvenation, so today I am giving you 8 key practices to reignite your teacher flame! These practices are sure to help you regain composure and step into momentum! We will tackle simple, every day practices to keep you restored. If you feel as if you have hit a wall and can't think of another way to keep going strong( for yourself, family or students) then take a pause (or a walk) and listen to today's episode. It's sure to nourish your soul! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Www.teacherletyourlightshine.com Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Sep 24, 202129 min

Ep 05:Traditional Teaching vs Homeschool Business: The Pros, Cons and Tradeoffs!

Hey, Teacher Friend! When the time comes to transition from a traditional teacher into a homeschooling teacher, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons. Each year, thousands of more parents are choosing home education programs for their children while forgoing the traditional educational system. Teachers are in high demand for this type of educational model. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, the population of homeschooled children is increasing by 15-20 percent each year, making a viable market for homeschooling businesses. With the homeschool market expanding and teachers looking for educational alternatives, this episode is designed to answer some questions about the advantages, disadvantages and trade-offs when stepping out and becoming a teacherpreneur! What some believe to be a pro, may be considered a con to another teacher friend. But nonetheless, you’ll be able to make your own determination after listening to this episode. The following topics will be addressed: Vacation/Time Off, Income and Expenses, Safety, Business Basics,, Relationships, Hiring, Requirements and so much more! Are you ready for this?? Let's do this!! (If you have more questions about this type of business, be sure to email or send a direct message through the platforms below. I look forward to hearing from you!) Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Www.teacherletyourlightshine.com Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Sep 21, 202129 min

Ep 04: What is a Homeschooling Business? Are they Profitable? How are Teachers Needed?

Hey, Teacher Friend! In Today's episode, we are taking a deep dive into what a Homeschooling Business actually is! When most people think of homeschooling, they may picture a mom, child or children experiencing day-to-day life in a home full of books, toys, arts/crafts and all sorts of fun! But how does a homeschooling BUSINESS look different than a regular homeschool? Can TEACHERS really HOMESCHOOL other people's children? Is it profitable? Is it legal? What are the options? Is it really enjoyable? Does it have to be in MY HOME? Is there really a demand for this type of education? Oh teacher friend, we are hitting the answer bank today! I hope you are gaining more insight as to what it could look like to actually teach with the FREEDOM and JOY all teachers long to have! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/teacherletyourlightshine Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: mailto:[email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Sep 17, 202118 min

Ep 02: Is it the Right Time to Transition from Traditional Teacher to Homeschool Teacher? 3 Ways to Evaluate and Make the Call!

Hey, Teacher Friend! We all question when the "time is right" to make big changes in our life. Transitioning in our careers can bring up many emotions, doubts and questions. Sorting through all if the "ifs" and "what-ifs" take time to process. When it comes to traditional teaching and wondering if it's time to let go and start a new journey, I'll be sharing 3 "Golden Nuggets" to help you sort through all the emotions that go along with contemplating "Go, Time"! If you're feeling terrified to let go of what you've always thought to be your future as a teacher, you're not alone. But remember, we are not leaving our teaching gift behind...we are find a new way to use our talent! With todays 3 Questions/Golden Nuggets, you will be closer to gaining more clarity and confidence in leaving a traditional teaching career and starting YOUR OWN homeschooling business. Helpful Resources: A Purpose Driven Life https://amzn.to/3hbHNxS A Memory a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3hbyIF9 Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be https://amzn.to/3BYQ4NL Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Www.teacherletyourlightshine.com Connect with me on Instagram: @Teacherletyourlightshine Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: [email protected] Twitter: @teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Sep 13, 202118 min

Ep 03: What about Retirement, Insurance and my Teacher Friends? 5 Fears and 5 Ways to Overcome as You Transition into Your Homeschooling Business

Hey Teacher Friend, In todays podcast Episode we are tackling 5 BIG Fears and 5 Ways to Overcome Paralysis Analysis!! If you are considering the idea of leaving your traditional teaching career, but continue to hear a big, scary voice in your mind-TUNE IN! Before creating a homeschooling business, I was paralyzed by all the unknowns. While coaching many teachers, it was obvious they wanted to try something different in education but fears continued to hold them back. We are discussing the 5 BIGGEST Fears I had to face when I was deciding to leave the public school system and fears I continually hear from other teachers. But that's not all...we are Starving the Fear today! I am giving tools and strategies to help you overcome so that you can conquer!! Here are some incredible tools to help you overcome! A Purpose Driven Life https://amzn.to/3hbHNxS A Memory a Day Journal https://amzn.to/3hbyIF9 Becoming the Woman God Wants Me to Be https://amzn.to/3BYQ4NL Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver http://www.teacherletyourlightshine.com Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/teacherletyourlightshine Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: mailto:[email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Sep 9, 202125 min

Ep 01: From Traditional Teacher to Teacher Entrepreneur: Why I left the Public School System and Started a Homeschooling Business

Hey, Teacher Friend! Welcome to the First Episode of "Teacher, Let Your Light Shine"! The world needs YOU, Teacher Friend, to step out in faith and design the life you LOVE as a teacher so you can make a BIG impact on our future generations! Today I'm here to share how this happened to me! In this podcast, I will share my experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach and what ultimately led me to creating a homeschooling business! I know there are so many more teachers who would love this opportunity, and I want to share this with you! I hope you are given a fresh perspective into what possibilities lie ahead of you in your teaching journey. I am in Year 2 of beginning a dream school- Lighthouse Learning! I left public school 2 years ago, looking for purpose, freedom and JOY! Never did I think I would be homeschooling my own children, let alone other children. But God had his hands in all of this, and He made a way! Enjoy! Let Your Light Shine, http://www.teacherletyourlightshine.com Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/teacherletyourlightshine Come Connect with us in our Facebook Group: Teacher Let Your Light Shine-Start Your Homeschooling Business! https://www.facebook.com/groups/250368126648112 Want to chat? Have some questions? I'd love to hear from you! Send an Email: mailto:[email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/teacher_light Check out Our School on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthouselearninghomeschool

Sep 8, 202128 min