The Teacher Biz Podcast

64: What to Focus On When Just Getting Started In Your Business

August 27, 2024 Heather O’Donnell
64: What to Focus On When Just Getting Started In Your Business
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The Teacher Biz Podcast
64: What to Focus On When Just Getting Started In Your Business
Aug 27, 2024
Heather O’Donnell

Heather addresses a common mistake that many new online business owners make - the mismanagement of their time. They end up running in circles, trying to do all of the things they don't even need to be doing yet. Don’t let this be you! In this episode, Heather outlines a step-by-step strategy for effectively managing time in the early stages of business (and it’s not on social media!). From creating a product and setting up a sales page to gradually growing an email list, she breaks down EXACTLY what to focus on to set yourself up for success. Tune in, put your blinders on, and focus on your next best move!



Key Takeaways:

  • (02:20) Core decisions: laying the foundation of your business
  • (03:45) Creating your first product
  • (07:30) Building a sales page
  • (11:10) Growing your email list
  • (14:30) Combining organic and paid strategies for growth



Mentioned in the Episode:

#04: 3 Reasons to Sell Your Products on Your Own Website (not on TPT!)

#17: How to Start Building Your Email List TODAY

#28: Lessons Learned from a Failed Business

#36: Creating Effective Sales Pages Using Leadpages with Bob Sparkins

#47: How to Show Up Consistently in Your Business


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ConvertKit: Teacherbiz.com/ConvertKit


Don’t forget to grab the FREE Teacher Biz Starter Guide! 

teacherbiz.com/Start


Connect With Heather:

teacherbiz.com/about

instagram.com/teacherbiz

Show Notes

Heather addresses a common mistake that many new online business owners make - the mismanagement of their time. They end up running in circles, trying to do all of the things they don't even need to be doing yet. Don’t let this be you! In this episode, Heather outlines a step-by-step strategy for effectively managing time in the early stages of business (and it’s not on social media!). From creating a product and setting up a sales page to gradually growing an email list, she breaks down EXACTLY what to focus on to set yourself up for success. Tune in, put your blinders on, and focus on your next best move!



Key Takeaways:

  • (02:20) Core decisions: laying the foundation of your business
  • (03:45) Creating your first product
  • (07:30) Building a sales page
  • (11:10) Growing your email list
  • (14:30) Combining organic and paid strategies for growth



Mentioned in the Episode:

#04: 3 Reasons to Sell Your Products on Your Own Website (not on TPT!)

#17: How to Start Building Your Email List TODAY

#28: Lessons Learned from a Failed Business

#36: Creating Effective Sales Pages Using Leadpages with Bob Sparkins

#47: How to Show Up Consistently in Your Business


ThriveCart: Teacherbiz.com/ThriveCart

ConvertKit: Teacherbiz.com/ConvertKit


Don’t forget to grab the FREE Teacher Biz Starter Guide! 

teacherbiz.com/Start


Connect With Heather:

teacherbiz.com/about

instagram.com/teacherbiz