Teachers Make the Leap
Teachers Make the Leap is a show that empowers educators to embrace the possibilities of online business. Kristin and Hillary are two former teachers turned online business owners who have created flexible work schedules, exceeded their teaching incomes, and built thriving businesses that keep them fulfilled and excited to show up for their clients. If you dream of finally leaving teaching to be able to make your own schedule and increase your earning potential, join us each week as we explore real ways to get there through online business.
Episodes
78 episodes
The Good, The Bad, and The Boundaries: Real Talk About Client Relationships Part 1
Ever had that pit-in-your-stomach feeling when opening an email from a client? In this candid episode, Kristin and Hillary pull back the curtain on their most challenging client experiences and the powerful business lessons they learned along t...
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24:08
How to Have More Fun in Your Business-Building Journey
Building a business doesn't have to feel like a constant grind. In this episode, Kristin and Hillary explore practical ways to infuse more joy and fun into your entrepreneurship journey, even during the challenging parts.Key Topics...
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23:53
4 Sneaky Obstacles to Watch Out for When You're Just Starting Out
Think time is your biggest obstacle to building a successful copywriting business? Think again! In this episode, Kristin and Hillary break down the four major roadblocks that actually hold new copywriters back – and more importantly, how to ove...
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22:51
4 Reasons Teachers Make Excellent Copywriters
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary share 4 reasons why teachers make incredible copywriters — and how teachers naturally develop skills inside the classroom that lend themselves to professional cop...
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22:09
What It Really Takes to Start Earning Money Copywriting in 3 Months
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary pull back the curtain and share exactly what they did in their first 3 months of starting their businesses to be able to start working with clients and earning money in less than 90...
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'Will I really have time to start a copywriting business while teaching?': Our Honest Thoughts
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary share their thoughts on how to recognize when you're truly too busy to fit building a business — which is no small feat — into a busy teaching schedule, and when you can spot opport...
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22:55
The Only 5 Start-Up Costs New Copywriters Need to Plan for in Their First Year of Business
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary unpack the only 4-5 expenses new copywriters really need to plan for to start and run a successful business online.
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How to Get Started as a Copywriter When You Don't Have Any Experience (Yet)
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary share what you can do to start building experience as a copywriter when you're starting from zero. They cover what you can do in the 'consuming' phase of the learning process as wel...
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How Hillary Prepares for Maternity Leave as a Business Owner
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin asks Hillary all about her experiences prepping for maternity leave. Hillary shares what she did (and what it was like) to prepare for her first maternity leave in 2022, and how her experience ...
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The Exact Steps We Would Take to Go From Zero to $10K Months in 2024
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Hillary and Kristin discuss the exact steps they would take to reach $10K months if they were starting their copywriting businesses from scratch in 2024. They cover strategies that will he...
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When to Say Yes to 'Non-Ideal' Clients (and When to Say No!) in Your First Year of Business
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary discuss potential grey areas of choosing when to work with 'non-ideal' clients — especially in the first year or so of business. They also discuss a few non-negotiable red flags to ...
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How Corrie Became a Copywriter After 15 Years in the Classroom
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, former high school English teacher Corrie Myers shares her journey from the classroom to founding her own copywriting business. Discover how Corrie leveraged her 15-year teaching career to...
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Summer Office Hours, August 2024 (Part 1)
On this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, you'll get an inside look at Summer Office Hours. This summer Kristin and Hillary are hosting free open office hours to the teachers on their email list where they come and ask questions about copywrit...
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Sales? Marketing? Here's What to Do to Get Your First Few Clients
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary unpack the difference between sales and marketing. They're also sharing exactly what you should do to get your first few clients fast as a new business owner.
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20:29
Peta's Journey From Classroom Teacher to Conversion Copywriter for Socially Conscious Brands
On this episode of the Teachers Make the Leap podcast, Hillary and Kristin sit down with Peta O'Brien-Day, former teacher turned brand messaging strategist and conversion copywriter. Peta works with socially conscious brands to help weave their...
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Episode 58
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38:14
Summer Office Hours, July 2024 (Part 2)
On this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, you'll get an inside look at Summer Office Hours. This summer Kristin and Hillary are hosting free open office hours to the teachers on their email list where they come and ask questions about copywrit...
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Episode 58
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48:15
Our Top Two Secrets to a Successful Copywriting Business
When you start a copywriting business, you want to be sure it'll pay your bills and then some! In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Hillary and Kristin share their top two secrets to building a copywriting business that's lucrative and su...
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Episode 57
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24:53
Summer Office Hours, July 2024 (Part 1)
On this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, you'll get an inside look at Summer Office Hours. This summer Kristin and Hillary are hosting free open office hours to the teachers on their email list where they come and ask questions about copywrit...
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Episode 56
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45:08
Love writing? Copywriting Could Be A Perfect Fit
Are you a teacher who loves writing, rhetoric, or communication? In this episode, join Kristin and Hillary as they unpack what copywriting is and who is a good fit to start a copywriting business.
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Episode 55
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20:14
Our 2 Favorite (Simple!) Strategies to Get Clients for New Business Owners
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary dive into the essentials of client acquisition for new entrepreneurs. Drawing from their own experiences, they share two favorite and straightforward strategies that have prov...
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Episode 54
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19:17
The Importance of Community and Relationships as Online Business Owners
In this conversation, Kristin and Hillary explore a critical yet often overlooked aspect of transitioning from the classroom to online entrepreneurship: the importance of building community and relationships. While the independence of onl...
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Episode 53
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24:24
It's Our 1 Year Anniversary! Let's Recap This Year's Top 5 Episodes
Join Kristin and Hillary for a celebratory episode to mark the Teachers Make the Leap one-year anniversary. In this episode, Kristin and Hillary recap the years top 5 most-listened-to episodes, marking notable moments and key takeaways from eac...
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Episode 52
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24:12
"Should I sell services or digital products?": Why a Freelance Business Is the Right Move for New Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary tackle a frequently asked listener question: Should I start a product-based business, such as selling digital templates or courses, or opt for a freelance, skills-based business?
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Episode 51
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