Best Janice Cook | Teacher Business Support Provider Podcasts (2025)

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57. Gifts for Future YOU 12:02

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13h ago12:02

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Before you start shopping for gifts to give to OTHERS, let’s talk about gifts you can give to Future You to set yourself up for success in the new year. Resources mentioned in this episode: Create or update your reference hub today: https://janice-s-site-3363.thinkific.com/courses/DIY-Asana-Systems-For-Teacherpreneurs Clean up your Gmail Inbox: htt…

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56. The boundaries feedback loop | Alexis' win-win story 48:21

12d ago48:21

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These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you have a win-win story to share with the teacher business community? Apply to be a guest here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjaniceva Reach out on …

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55. Start Something That Matters | Business Book Club 14:01

25d ago14:01

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Your products and the community backing them really can make a big impact on the world at large. I think you'll love this business book club episode about a popular shoe brand you see on today's store shelves. Grab your copy of Start Something That Matters here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4huLpZC These show notes may contain affiliate links. …

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54. Tough Love for Q4 7:29

1M ago7:29

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I’ve got some tough love that you might need to hear at this point in Q4. Grab a copy of your goals and let’s have a heart to heart. Grab a copy of the FREE resource discussed in this episode: https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/hiring-guide/ These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in…

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53. Organic Traffic Options | Stephanie's win-win story 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Today’s guest is Stephanie Royer. Stephanie is a former special education teacher who now supports teacher business owners with blogging and Pinterest. She is the creator of Bring Your Own Traffic - a course that teaches a streamlined and realistic strategy to get more eyes on your products through blogging and pinning. She is also the host of the …

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52. Lessons from Zingerman’s Guide to Giving Great Service: Treating Your Customers Like Royalty | Business Book Club 11:23

2M ago11:23

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Our business is nothing without our customers so I think it's time we deep dive into a great book about customer service. Grab a copy of this book here: https://amzn.to/480bxsS These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn mor…

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51. September Schedule Shifts 12:43

2M ago12:43

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It's time to explore the natural shifts to schedules, strategy, and more that take place during back to school season every September. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you have a win-win story to …

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50. Contractors vs. Employees | Tara’s win-win story 51:14

2M ago51:14

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Today’s guest is Tara Laczynski, a veteran educator, business owner, and Outschool expert who’s helping fellow teachers reclaim their careers through online education. After losing her online teaching job overnight, Tara had to pivot quickly — and what started as a scramble became a six-figure success story. She built Mathletes, a thriving Outschoo…

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49. Batching as a Business Owner 10:17

3M ago10:17

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I've got some thoughts to share on batching because sometimes it’s a win-win and sometimes it’s a struggle bus situation. Looking for a guest presenter inside your membership space? Reach out in my contact form: https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/work-with-me/ Ready to take the first step towards creating an SOP for your teacher business? I'll wal…

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48. Lessons from The High 5 Habit | Business Book Club 7:17

3M ago7:17

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Welcome to my Business Book Club series. Today's book review is The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins. If you could use a High 5 this back to school season, the first 3 chapters of this book might be just what you need. Grab your copy of The High 5 Habit here (affiliate link). https://amzn.to/45uJlLN These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may re…

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47. Why Your Online Business Needs A Parking Lot 8:09

4M ago8:09

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Your online business needs a parking lot. If you’re curious about the 2 primary ways I see teacher business owners make the most of a brain dumping system each and every day then this episode is for you. Build your parking lot project today! My DIY course walks you through the process click-by-click: https://janice-s-site-3363.thinkific.com/courses…

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46. The importance of creating new products | Diane's win-win story 45:41

4M ago45:41

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Diane Pagan is sharing her win-win teacher business story today. If you've been optimizing existing products for so long that your creative spark is starting to fade away, this conversation might be the permission slip you need to add some product creation back into your Teachers Pay Teachers work schedule. Connect with today's guest: www.theimagin…

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45. Pros and Cons of Solopreneur Life 22:53

4M ago22:53

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Once upon a time, we were all solopreneurs. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of solopreneur life. You might also enjoy last week's business book club episode on a similar topic: https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/staying-solo-business-book-review-business-book-club/ These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purc…

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44. Lessons from Staying Solo: Your Guide to Building a Simple and Sustainable Service Business 21:42

4M ago21:42

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. This is our Business Book Club series and today’s book is called Lessons from Staying Solo: Your Guide to Building a Simple and Sustainable Service Business Grab a copy of this book: https://amzn.to/451vqxF You might also enjoy my FREE hiring guide: https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/hiring-guide/ For…

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43. A Goldilocks Story of Getting Capacity Dialed In | Kassaundra's win-win story 38:12

5M ago38:12

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Kassaundra Foster is sharing her win-win teacher business story today. Whether you are side hustling while still in the classroom, running your business while chasing littles, or finding your full time flow with school aged children, the capacity piece is a tricky puzzle. Connect with today's guest: Website: fostercontentsolutions.com Podcast: http…

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42. What to do when your goals aren't on track 13:45

5M ago13:45

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It happens to all of us from time to time. What can we do when that data tells us that we aren't on track to meet our goal? Need a fresh pair of eyes on your business puzzle? Book a strategy call today. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to suppo…

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41. My schedule as a freelancer | BONUS Listener Q&A 18:39

5M ago18:39

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I know there are some fellow service providers who listen to the show and one asked a question about my schedule and monthly visioning process. I'm an open book so I'm happy to share about my current process. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to…

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40. Celebrations Matter 17:15

5M ago17:15

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It's so important to celebrate our wins as a teacher business owner. Let's talk about WHY this is the perfect time to add a celebration ritual into the mix. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you ha…

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39. Capacity 102 | BONUS Listener Q&A 13:49

5M ago13:49

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We've got a fantastic question today about capacity that I think we can all relate to. Don't miss this discussion about capacity and real life as a teacher business owner. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more her…

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38. Lessons from Your World-Class Assistant - Business Book Club 9:59

6M ago9:59

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. This is our Business Book Club series and today’s book is called Your World-Class Assistant. Join Summer Book Club (for free) Grab your copy of Your World-Class Asssistant here (affiliate link). These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in …

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37. 7 Quick Asana Tips | BONUS Listener Q&A 13:47

6M ago13:47

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You've asked for some of my top pro tips on Asana and I'm here to help. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you have a win-win story to share with the teacher business community? Apply to be a guest …

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36. Goal Setting - We’re Almost Halfway There 21:30

6M ago21:30

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I’m tapping you on your shoulder today to remind you that the calendar year is almost halfway over and it’s time to check in on the progress of your goals. Grab a spot on my calendar for a Strategy Call if you need support making a game plan for the second half of the year. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for…

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35. My 5 favorite tiny tasks | BONUS Listener Q&A 9:15

6M ago9:15

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I'm all about making the most of every moment in my work week. When an awkward pocket of time bubble up, here are my five favorite tiny tasks to tackle. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you have a…

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34. How a virtual office helped streamline team communication | Molly's win-win story 23:57

6M ago23:57

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Molly Wheatley is sharing her win-win teacher business story today. Molly is still in the classroom and running, not just one teacher business but two. And how does she make that work? She makes it work through systems. She has gone on a hiring help journey having to slow down to speed up to get systems in place so that she can build a sustainable …

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33. 4 Time Management Tips | BONUS Listener Q&A 10:08

6M ago10:08

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You asked for more time management tips so I've got 4 favorites to share today. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you have a win-win story to share with the teacher business community? Apply to be …

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32. 3 business tasks to do before summer break 11:02

6M ago11:02

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If you feel like you’re floating aimlessly a bit during the summer months, today I’ll offer 3 ideas of tasks you might want to tackle before flipping a switching into Summer Mode. If you're ready to shake up your data diving strategy or unlock clarity for your next steps, I'd love to help! Reach out about TPT data mining or my strategy call calenda…

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31. Focusing On Needle Movers and Growth With Multiple Income Streams | BONUS Listener Q&A 8:11

6M ago8:11

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Build multiple streams of income, they said. But how do we prioritize our time to truly move the needle? Great question! These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you have a win-win story to share with the…

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30. Lessons from Profit First - Business Book Club 25:57

6M ago25:57

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. Today's episode is part of our Business Book Club series, and the book we'll be discussing is called Profit First. Grab your copy of Profit First here (affiliate link). These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd …

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29. The pressures of running a teacher business | BONUS Listener Q&A 6:48

7M ago6:48

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If your teacher business life feels like a pressure cooker, here's the first question we need to find clarity on in order to fix it. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you have a win-win story to sh…

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28. 10 Ways I'm Preparing For Summer 23:21

7M ago23:21

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The formula for a perfect summer will ebb and flow over time, but reflecting in these 10 areas always leads me in the right direction. If you need support setting up your summer schedule for success or building a strong back to school schedule to return to when summer ends, dive into my DIY course or come join me for a strategy call. These show not…

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27. Creating SOPs and Actually Using Them | BONUS Listener Q&A 6:45

7M ago6:45

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Why should we create SOPs and how do we build a habit of actually using them? I'm so glad you asked! These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you have a win-win story to share with the teacher business co…

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26. Follow the data as you diversify | Samantha Heil's story 36:06

7M ago36:06

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Samantha Heil from Samantha in Secondary is sharing her win-win teacher business story today. When the TPT dashboard showed signs of change, she saw the opportunity to be creative and serve the market in new ways that felt like a win-win. Today's episode talks about listening to what customers need (as their needs naturally change and evolve over t…

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25. Digital organization, SOPs, and Workflows - Oh My! | BONUS Listener Q&A 6:43

7M ago6:43

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These terms get tossed around a lot, but what do they actually mean and why do we need to know about them? Let's dive into this listener question together. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here --> Do you hav…

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24. 3 Reasons Taking A Vacation Might Feel Hard 12:07

7M ago12:07

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. In episode number 24, we'll be talking about three reasons taking a vacation might feel hard as a teacher business owner. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn more here -…

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23. Intrigued and curious about Asana? 2 free steps you could take | BONUS Listener Q&A 5:28

7M ago5:28

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If you're curious if Asana might be able to solve a problem inside your teacher business, I've got some free steps you can take to learn more. Hop on my coffee chat calendar HERE. Take a look at my free course preview HERE. Watch the guest training mentioned in this episode HERE. Do you have a question that you'd like to hear answered in a future e…

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22. Lessons from The Secret - Business Book Club 18:14

7M ago18:14

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. This is our fourth episode in the Business Book Club series and as you likely saw in the title, today’s book is called The Secret. Grab your copy of The Secret here (affiliate link). These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this descrip…

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21. One Connection Point and the Power of Community | BONUS episode - Win-Win Storytime Series 8:08

7M ago8:08

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In this bonus episode, I’m taking a walk down memory lane and reflecting on the journey of another teacher business owner I’ve had the honor to work with. Client B.B.F. felt ready to take a step in a new direction for her business and while it was scary, she found someone inside her network that she trusted and let them help her close the gap in an…

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20. Resets and Maintenance Are Part of Business 9:19

8M ago9:19

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. In episode #20 we’re talking about the ongoing business maintenance tasks and systems resets that are a completely normal part of being a successful teacherpreneur. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love…

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19. It Never Hurts To Ask | BONUS episode - Win-Win Storytime Series 9:51

8M ago9:51

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In this bonus episode, I’m taking a walk down memory lane and reflecting on the journey of another teacher business owner I’ve had the honor to work with. Client A.A.H. bravely asked for the services she needed and advocated for what she needed and I wanted to share her story today because I think it’s an important reminder that it never hurts to a…

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18. It's Up To Us To Design Our Dream Life | Branda Villacob's Story 37:54

8M ago37:54

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Branda Villacob from The Relevant Collective is sharing her win-win teacher business story today. She reminds us that no one is going to come and save us and it is up to us to design the day, week, and life that we dream of. I know you'll enjoy hearing her tips about time tracking and capacity in this guest conversation. Connect with today's guest:…

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17. Spring Cleaning Small Steps - Small Business Owner Edition 18:24

8M ago18:24

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At this time of year it can be hard to focus on work, especially if you work from home. It seems like once the weather shifts we get that spring cleaning itch. We want to open the windows to air out the winter germs, grab a big black trash bag, and get All The Things in order in our physical spaces. Let’s talk all things spring cleaning today - sma…

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16. Seven Systems to Skip the Summit Overwhelm 23:36

8M ago23:36

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I’m so grateful how virtual summits and online conferences make professional learning accessible. But if we aren’t careful they can cause overwhelm and even have the potential to drive our progress towards the big important goals off track. It’s taken me time to develop systems to help me make the most of these virtual learning opportunities but to…

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15. Lessons from Obsessed: Building A Brand People Love From Day One | Business Book Club 22:57

9M ago22:57

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. This is our second episode in the Business Book Club series and as you likely saw in the title, today’s book is called Obsessed: Building A Brand People Love From Day One Grab your copy of Obsessed: Building A Brand People Love From Day One here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4jwFC6C These show note…

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14. Financial Systems and Tax Season Reflections 17:49

9M ago17:49

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If you’re like me, you might have that tax preparation information hot off the presses. Let’s talk about some systems you can put in place now that this financial information is available to you as a teacher business owner. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. …

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13. Balancing Customer Requests Alongside Your Capacity As A Creator | Caitlyn Mink's Story 56:36

9M ago56:36

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Caitlyn Mink from The Itsy Bitsy Classroom is sharing her win-win teacher business story today. She shares about how customer requests help her feel connected to those she serves as a creative and also the challenges that she navigates in determining her product creation capacity. Connect with today's guest: https://www.instagram.com/theitsybitsy.c…

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12. Recurring Tasks 11:46

9M ago11:46

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When I check off a recurring task in Asana and it automagically holds space on my calendar for Future Me I could squeal with joy. . . and I want you to feel that way about your business planning tool too. Let’s think of some ways you can leverage recurring tasks inside your business. Check out the recently updated FREE PREVIEW of my favorite planni…

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11. Lessons from 12 Week Year - Business Book Club 11:22

9M ago11:22

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. This is our second episode in the Business Book Club series and as you likely saw in the title, today’s book is called 12 Week Year. Grab your copy of 12 Week Year here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3EpxZyA These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made t…

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10. Did your planner change your life yet? 8:02

10M ago8:02

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Welcome back to Your Win-Win Teacher Business. In episode # 10 we’ll be talking about planners for work tasks. Which one did you choose for the shiny new year and how is it serving you? Check out the recently updated FREE PREVIEW of my favorite planning tool today: https://janice-s-site-3363.thinkific.com/courses/DIY-Asana-Systems-For-Teacherpreneu…

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9. Transitioning from a 20 hour workweek to a 5 hour workweek | Kristina Harrill's Story 31:19

10M ago31:19

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Kristina Harrill from Sweet for Kindergarten is sharing her win-win teacher business story today. Her work schedule ebbed and flowed over the years as her family grew, but she kept her goal top of mind and used it to prioritize what tasks fit in her current season of life. Connect with today's guest: https://www.sweetforkindergarten.com https://www…

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8. Ideal Workweek 10:26

10M ago10:26

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In episode #8 we’re diving into the world of scheduling by zooming out to look at our ideal work schedule for the week. Set up your schedule for success TODAY with my DIY course These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your business Learn mo…