29: Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead

Heather reflects on 2023 and shares her accomplishments and insights into how she achieved her three main goals for the year; stabilize Kindergarten Ready, start Teacher Biz, and prioritize family time. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the positive and celebrating achievements rather than dwelling on what hasn't been accomplished. Hear how she implemented a batching strategy to manage her time effectively, as well as the importance of using what has already worked and repeating those successful strategies. Heather also discusses the growth of both Kindergarten Ready and Teacher Biz, and offers perspective on how you can approach the coming year as a new online business owner ready to take action and accomplish your goals!

Instead of focusing on what you haven't accomplished, celebrate what you have achieved in 2023. Take time to appreciate the progress you've made and the lessons you've learned. Shift your mindset to build momentum for the year ahead.

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Key Takeaways:

• (02:15) Importance of taking time to stop and acknowledge your accomplishments
• (05:10) Reflecting on the goals for 2023: Stabilize profits, start Teacher Biz, work less
• (09:50) Developing a plan to batch content and create space for new business
• (11:30) Dialing down work hours in the summer; acknowledging the support of a small but powerful team
• (14:25) Growth of Kindergarten Ready in 2023
• (15:30) Simplifying your workload and using the strategies that already work
• (17:40) Strategies for email marketing and content creation
• (23:45) The birth of Teacher Biz; timeline and key milestones of the Teacher Biz journey
• (26:50) Overcoming insecurities and launching a podcast that features amazing guests
• (29:50) Launching the signature course, Teacher Biz Blueprint
• (35:05) Reflecting on your own personal growth and progress in 2023
  
  

Listen to Episode 03: Turning a Hobby into a Helpful Online Business with Erin Leonard

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

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