Teacher Entrepreneur Podcast

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Apr 2025

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The Teacher Entrepreneur Podcast is the podcast for teachers and online educators looking to start and scale an online business as a teacher, through teaching online (both on Outschool and/or independently) and by diversifying your income through options like hiring teachers as an organization, creating and selling digital products on platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers or digital courses, and more. Each week, Katie Gettys and her guests will share top tips and actionable strategies that you will need to create classes that sell as an online teacher, how to market yourself online as a teacher, and how to scale and grow past just live teaching hours. Katie Gettys is an elementary music teacher-turned-online teacher entrepreneur, an expat and dedicated traveler, and a proud dog mom. You can follow her on Instagram at @katiegettys_ or head to katiegettys.com/

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April 16, 2025Episode 237 min

23. 3 Secrets to Find Students FAST Using Instagram as an Online Music Teacher

Are you posting regularly on Instagram, trying to get new students—but it feels like you’re shouting into the void with zero engagement? Been there.When I started marketing my online music lessons on IG, it was crickets. But now? My studio has brought in 100 enrollments in the past 6 months just from Instagram. And no, it wasn’t luck—it came down to a few key strategies that helped build momentum, boost engagement, and bring in students FAST (even from a brand new account).In this episode, I’m sharing 3 Secrets to Find Students FAST Using Instagram as an Online Music Teacher—so you can start filling your lessons ASAP. And don’t miss the third secret—it’s a total game-changer that helps you reach more people and keep those student inquiries rolling in on autopilot!PS: Check out how I went from 0 to 45 new online students in 60 days without referrals, local fliers, or posting in Facebook Groups! Link below 👇http://katiegettys.com/beyond

April 9, 2025Episode 228 min

22. 5 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Using Instagram to Find Students to Teach Music Online

Are you showing up every single day on Instagram… but still struggling to get students? You’re not alone. When I first started using IG to market my music lessons, I had no idea what I was doing—and I wasted so much time on strategies that just didn’t work. Now, imagine if you knew exactly what to post to attract your dream students—without the burnout. If you had a steady, reliable stream of inquiries coming in from families who are genuinely excited to learn from you. That’s the reality for my own online music studio—over 100 enrollments in the past 6 months just from Instagram. In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Using Instagram to grow my teaching business. And make sure you stay ‘til the end, because I’m busting the biggest misconception I hear all the time about using Instagram to find online students. Let’s get into it!PS: Check out how I went from 0 to 45 new online students in 60 days without referrals, local fliers, or posting in Facebook Groups! Link below 👇http://katiegettys.com/beyond

April 9, 2025Episode 217 min

21. 3 BEST Ways To Find Students to Teach Online in 2025 as a Private Music Teacher

Tired of waiting around for new students to find you? Ready to fill your online teaching schedule with learners who are *actually* excited to work with you? Same. For years, private music teachers have been told to rely on word-of-mouth or sign up on a teaching platform. But if you’re here, you already know—there’s a better way. You want a system that puts *you* in control. One where inquiries come in consistently, your calendar is booked, and your studio is growing in a sustainable way. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 BEST ways to find students to teach online as a private music teacher—so you can stop guessing and start building a thriving studio. Make sure to stick around ‘til the end, because I’m also revealing the *key* way to automate this process and save yourself hours every week. Let’s dive in!PS: Check out how I went from 0 to 45 new online students in 60 days without referrals, local fliers, or posting in Facebook Groups! Link below 👇http://katiegettys.com/beyond

March 12, 2025Episode 2017 min

20. Why I QUIT Outschool (& How to Know If You Should Too…)

Have you ever wondered if teaching on Outschool is really worth it anymore? Maybe you’re frustrated with the 30% cut, the constant platform changes, or the feeling that you don’t actually own your business. Because same.For four years, I built my online teaching business on Outschool—it was a great place to start. But I had always dreamed of going off on my own. I just didn’t know how to find my own students. This past summer, I finally took the leap, started marketing my own lessons, and—let’s just say—it didn’t go exactly as planned.In this episode, I’m breaking it all down:✔️ Why I quit Outschool✔️ How I transitioned off the platform✔️ And how to know if it’s the right move for youIf you’ve been debating whether to stay or go, stick around—this one’s for you. Let’s dive in!PS: Check out how I went from 0 to 45 new online students in 60 days without referrals, local fliers, or posting in Facebook Groups! Link below 👇http://katiegettys.com/beyond

April 24, 2024Episode 1919 min

19. New Self Paced Classes on Outschool EXPLAINED (Flex Class Updates)

Have you gotten swept into all of these updates and changes that Outschool has been throwing out to teachers, changing everything from class types to Flex classes to Self-paced to Subscription model? I dont know about you but I've been definitely feeling overwhelmed and caught off-guard by a lot of the changes that have been put out there and I've had a lot of you actually reaching out and asking me what I think about some of these changes and if I could explain some of these changes a little bit better because people are honestly just confused and they're not sure how to think or how to feel about some of these changes.So in this episode, I want to sit down and just walk you through some of these changes and give you some of my thoughts. I'm not gonna tell you what you should and shouldn't do but I'll tell you what I'm doing, and we'll navigate these together. Let's dive in!SHOW NOTES: https://katiegettys.com/episode19

April 16, 2024Episode 1813 min

18. 5 Reasons Your Outschool Class Listing Isn't Converting & How to Fix Them

Ever find yourself wondering why your Outschool classes aren't grabbing the spotlight they deserve? If your virtual classroom feels a little too quiet for comfort, don't worry – you're in the right place! Today, we're diving into the top five reasons your Outschool class listings might not be converting as you'd hoped, and more importantly, how to turn things around.SHOW NOTES: https://katiegettys.com/episode18

April 9, 2024Episode 1712 min

17. 3x Enrollment with These 5 Marketing Strategies for Your Outschool Classes

Ever found yourself wondering how you can improve your Outschool enrollments?Whether you're a seasoned educator looking to amplify your success or a newcomer eager to stand out in the virtual classroom, we've got you covered! In this episode, we're diving deep into five game-changing strategies that can boost your Outschool enrollments!So, are you ready to boost your Outschool enrollments? Let's discover the strategies that work!SHOW NOTES: https://katiegettys.com/episode17

April 2, 2024Episode 1613 min

16. 3 Steps to Creating Sold-Out Outschool Classes When Teaching Online

Are you ready to turn your teaching passion into profit on Outschool platform, but you’re feeling a little lost in the crowd? Whether you're struggling to stand out among the crowd, or to even get your classes to start showing up in search, this episode is your golden ticket to start gaining those enrollments. If this sounds like you, then stay tuned for strategies that will not only help you discover what to teach on Outschool but also ensure that your classes show up, stand out, and convert interested families into paying learners. SHOW NOTES: https://katiegettys.com/episode16

March 26, 2024Episode 1514 min

15. Hard Truths About Teaching for Outschool in 2024

If you're considering teaching on Outschool platform, then I've got some hard truths that every new teacher should be aware of before getting started. Outschool is a very different place now in 2024 than it was back in 2020 when it really blew up, so I’m here to set the record straight and give you some honest truths about what to expect from the platform these days. I think these golden nuggets I'm about to share will dramatically change your approach as you get started teaching online so let's dive in!SHOW NOTES: https://katiegettys.com/episode15

March 19, 2024Episode 1413 min

14. Things I WISH I'd Known Before Becoming an Online Teacher

Are you considering taking the leap into the world of online teaching? Well , let me tell you, I've been in the online teaching world for over five years now, if you can believe it, and there are so many things that I wish I had known when I first started as an online teacher. So in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the 5 game-changing insights that would have made all the difference for me back then to help you on your journey getting started as an online teacher. Ready to level up your teaching game? Let's dive in!SHOW NOTES: https://katiegettys.com/episode14