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Your Win-Win Teacher Business

Janice Cook | Teacher Business Support Providerwww.cookfamilyresources.com

Your Win-Win Teacher Business is the podcast for teacher authors who want to make a big impact in the world for teachers and students, and have fun doing it.


Every Monday morning, Janice Cook and her guests will start your week off strong. Each episode will be packed with bite-sized tips to ensure you’re delivering wins for your customers in a way that’s also a win for you as the CEO. She’ll share takeaways from favorite business books (you know, the ones that are on your bookshelf that you don’t have time to read). You’ll also hear the stories of other teacher business owners who took one small step to make their business a win-win.


Janice Cook is a teacher turned virtual support provider. She works with teacherpreneurs to help them recalibrate their business systems and schedules so THEY are in control. She has taken the PD courses and gone through trial and error so you don’t have to. 


Connect with Janice on Instagram @teacherjaniceva to talk business any time.


To work with Janice visit https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/work-with-me/


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Episodes

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

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: https://pod.link/1675566649 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fostercontentsolutions/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smmforteachersell...

Jun 30, 202538 minEp. 43

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

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 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 --> L...

Jun 23, 202514 minEp. 42

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

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 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 --...

Jun 20, 202519 minEp. 41

40. Celebrations Matter

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 have a win-win story to share with the teacher business community? Apply to be a guest here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjanice...

Jun 16, 202517 minEp. 40

39. Capacity 102 | BONUS Listener Q&A

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 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...

Jun 13, 202514 minEp. 39

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

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 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 com...

Jun 09, 202510 minEp. 38

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

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 here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjaniceva Reach out on Instagram here...

Jun 06, 202514 minEp. 37

36. Goal Setting - We’re Almost Halfway There

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 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 shar...

Jun 02, 202522 minEp. 36

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

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 win-win story to share with the teacher business community? Apply to be a guest here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjaniceva R...

May 30, 20259 minEp. 35

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

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 and profitable business that will serve her long term. Connect with today's guest: https://www.mollywheatley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mollyawhea...

May 26, 202524 minEp. 34

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

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 a guest here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjaniceva Reach out on Instagram here...

May 23, 202510 minEp. 33

32. 3 business tasks to do before summer break

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 calendar here: https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/work-with-me/ These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made t...

May 19, 202511 minEp. 32

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

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 teacher business community? Apply to be a guest here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjaniceva Reach out on Instagram here...

May 16, 20258 minEp. 31

30. Lessons from Profit First - Business Book Club

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 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 gues...

May 12, 202526 minEp. 30

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

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 share with the teacher business community? Apply to be a guest here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjaniceva Reach out on Instagra...

May 09, 20257 minEp. 29

28. 10 Ways I'm Preparing For Summer

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 notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your busin...

May 05, 202523 minEp. 28

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

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 community? Apply to be a guest here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjaniceva Reach out on Instagram here...

May 02, 20257 minEp. 27

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

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 time). Samantha shares advice about networking, leveraging data, and managing her capacity over time to make the most of what is working (which also ca...

Apr 28, 202536 minEp. 26

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

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 have a win-win story to share with the teacher business community? Apply to be a guest here --> Let's chat business on Instagram @teacherjanicev...

Apr 25, 20257 minEp. 25

24. 3 Reasons Taking A Vacation Might Feel Hard

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 --> 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 @t...

Apr 21, 202512 minEp. 24

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

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 episode? Ask your question HERE. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this desc...

Apr 18, 20255 minEp. 23

22. Lessons from The Secret - Business Book Club

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 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 ...

Apr 14, 202518 minEp. 22

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

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 area she was curious about so that she could find clarity towards the next right step. I wanted to share her story today because I think it’s an impo...

Apr 11, 20258 minEp. 21

20. Resets and Maintenance Are Part of Business

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 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...

Apr 07, 20259 minEp. 20

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

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 ask. Book a strategy call today: https://www.cookfamilyresources.com/work-with-me/ These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissi...

Apr 04, 202510 minEp. 19

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

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: https://www.therelevantcollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therelevantcollective/ Branda is the email copywriter, launch strategist, and chocoh...

Mar 31, 202538 minEp. 18

17. Spring Cleaning Small Steps - Small Business Owner Edition

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 - small business owner style. Take a closer look at the Naptime Kitchen Home Reset Audio Course here: https://naptimekitchen.com/the-home-reset/ These show...

Mar 24, 202518 minEp. 17

16. Seven Systems to Skip the Summit Overwhelm

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 today I’m sharing my summit systems with you. These show notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links i...

Mar 17, 202524 minEp. 16

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

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 notes may contain affiliate links. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this description. --> I'd love to support your busines...

Mar 10, 202523 minEp. 15

14. Financial Systems and Tax Season Reflections

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. --> 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 ...

Mar 03, 202518 minEp. 14
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