Get richer teacher with Ola Kowalska

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Hey, I'm Ola!

For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.

You can learn from me for free:

• you can listen to this weekly podcast!
• you can download my free social media guide for teachers
• you can read my blog
• you can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in business

We can work together in 3 different ways at 3 different stages of your business as well:

• if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuel
• if you're ready to scale beyond 1:1s and want to build a profitable, sustainable and fun business with a group program at its core, then Rocket Accelerator is for you
• or check out my 1:1 package

Whatever you choose - I'm totally committed to your success! Go get richer, teacher!

Thanks for tuning into the Get Richer Teacher Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review.

Hey, I'm Ola!

For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.

You can learn from me for free:

• you can listen to this weekly podcast!
• you can download my free social media guide for teachers
• you can read my blog
• you can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in business

We can work together in 3 different ways at 3 different stages of your business as well:

• if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuel
• if you're ready to scale beyond 1:1s and want to build a profitable, sustainable and fun business with a group program at its core, then Rocket Accelerator is for you
• or check out my 1:1 package

Whatever you choose - I'm totally committed to your success! Go get richer, teacher!

This episode is the result of discussions I had with my audience after I published episode 119 about online learning platforms. While some people shared their struggles and dreadful experiences with these platforms, others found great success and were grateful for the opportunities they provided. Despite the differing experiences, they all share a common desire: to build their own businesses and become independent. Even those who initially found success on online platforms eventually aim to transition to teaching on their own terms. 

So, in this episode, I'll walk you through a step-by-step plan to transition away from online platforms and build your independent teaching business.

Hit the play button above to find out:

• Why setting a deadline is crucial
• My tips for making room to focus on your business
• Two important steps in building your business foundation
• The biggest mistake teachers make when starting their social media marketing 

Ready to go fully independent and start marketing to get your own students in 6 short weeks? Then Rocket Fuel is for you!

Make sure you sign up for the waitlist of the new edition of the course starting in May!

It’s the only marketing bootcamp-style course that will help you finally get clarity and take tons of action daily (that you’ll be rewarded for!) so you can enjoy paying students knock at your door even daily!

Sign up here.

Thanks for tuning into the Get Richer Teacher Podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review.

Hey, I'm Ola!

For the last 3 years I have been helping language teachers and coaches like you build profitable, sustainable and enjoyable businesses. I used to be a teacher, a teacher trainer and even ran my own language school in the past, but I am now focused on coaching teachers full-time (and I love it!) So far I have helped over 600 language educators from all over the world and my mission is to see the world where teachers thrive, enjoy the hell out of life and their job and have a great impact on their students lives, mainly through getting better at marketing and selling fabulous language group programs and definitely without burnout or selling their souls.

You can learn from me for free:

• you can listen to this weekly podcast!
• you can download my free social media guide for teachers
• you can read my blog
• you can follow me on Instagram where I share tons of tips and inspiration for teachers in business

We can work together in 3 different ways at 3 different stages of your business as well:

• if you're freelancing as a language teacher or coach and want to get better at getting paying clients, check out Rocket Fuel
• if you're ready to scale beyond 1:1s and want to build a profitable, sustainable and fun business with a group program at its core, then Rocket Accelerator is for you
• or check out my 1:1 package

Whatever you choose - I'm totally committed to your success! Go get richer, teacher!

If you want to build a profitable and sustainable language education business, niching is the way to go. That's why in Episode 121 of the Get Richer, teacher podcast, we dive deep into the concept of niching and its impact on your marketing and sales.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• What exactly is a niche?
• Common mistakes teachers make that affect their sales
• Who might not need to niche down
• Whether targeting wealthy clients is necessary for financial success.

Ready to get a steady stream of students in 6 weeks? Rocket Fuel will help you get that! Make sure you sign up for the waitlist of the new edition of the course starting in May!

It’s the only marketing bootcamp-style course that will help you finally get clarity and take tons of action daily (that you’ll be rewarded for!) so you can enjoy a flurry of amazing students to work with!

Sign up here.

Having been both a language teacher and now a language teacher coach, I've come to realise that teachers absolutely thrive on connecting with each other. That's why I'm excited to have invited Teresa Bestwick, the co-founder of the TEFL Development Hub, to join me in discussing the importance of building and fostering communities for language teachers.

In episode 120 of the Get Richer Teacher podcast, we delve into:

• The sense of isolation experienced by teachers, especially those engaged in freelance online work.
• The necessity for providing safe spaces where teachers can openly discuss their experiences and confront challenges.
• Three essential factors for successfully building and maintaining a thriving community.

Be sure to tune in to the episode, and if you're looking to connect with fellow ELT professionals, don't hesitate to join Teresa's community on Facebook.

Looking for a community to join? Check out Teresa’s TEFL Development Hub on Facebook or join the ‘Get richer teacher’ community here.

In this day and age, learning languages is easier than ever. There are tons of free resources online, user-friendly apps that encourage students to be consistent, and online platforms that connect students and teachers from across the globe. These platforms are a great solution for teachers who find marketing themselves overwhelming. However, they are not free of flaws.

In episode 119 of the Get Richer, Teacher podcast, I discuss:

• the hidden costs of teaching on these platforms
• the illusion of safety and control
• the potential timeframe for transitioning to independence

If you’re considering joining these platforms or, alternatively, leaving them, this episode is for you.

And if you want to learn more about building your independent business and get updates on the podcast, make sure you join the ‘Get richer teacher’ community here.

In this podcast episode I talk to Michał, a language teacher who shares his inspiring story of building his own language education business.

Michał shares:

– his background as a Polish American and his experience of moving to Poland

– his struggles with teaching kids

– how pandemic led him to discover the potential of online education and sparked his transformation as an English language coach

– how he realised he could choose his ideal students and focus on solving their specific language learning issues

–  how he started offering packages and saw a significant increase in stability and income.

As a teacher business coach, I specialise in helping my clients develop businesses that are not only profitable and sustainable but also bring them genuine joy. In episode 117 of the Get richer, teacher podcast I'm sharing insights into four business models, examining their pros and cons in relation to these three crucial components of a successful teaching business.

Here's my take on these elements:

– Profitability is about earning enough to cover expenses, provide financial security and enhance your overall quality of life.

– Sustainability involves crafting a business model that seamlessly integrates with your lifestyle, allowing you to balance work with personal commitments such as family, hobbies and other responsibilities.

– Enjoyment is subjective, but for many of my clients, it involves maintaining a meaningful connection with their students. Most of them are not willing to completely abandon teaching.

Listen to the episode to learn about the costs and benefits associated with four popular business models: one-to-one teaching, selling digital products, memberships and group programs and which of them is my favourite!

Being a teacher means you're always learning, teaching or thinking about one of the two. However, there are also beliefs and habits worth unlearning to build more successful, profitable and enjoyable teaching business.

In the newest episode of Get richer, teacher podcast I talk about some false beliefs that keep many language teachers stuck.

Hit the play button above to learn more about how:

• trading time for money
• putting too much focus on educating your audience
• projecting your fears onto others
• a popular phrase „charge your worth"
• and gatekeeping brilliance

may be holding you back.

What makes a successful group program? I believe it’s about balancing the academic and business side. But how can you achieve that?

In episode 115 of Get richer, teacher podcast I’ll walk you through 4 elements that are crucial for building an extraordinary group language course to make sure it’ll be effective for your students and profitable for you:

• the importance of having a specific target audience in mind while creating your group program
• relevant, urgent and measurable outcome of the course
• structuring the course in a way that helps your students make progress
• the appeal of time-bound language courses.

If you want to learn and build an effective and profitable language group program, make sure that you join my upcoming FREE challenge 'Language course worth gold'!