"You are worth more than companies will ever pay you" - wow that is solid gold. Thanks for this helpful video, it applies to my business-building as well.
1) Don’t charge too low 2) Don’t say yes to everything 3) Don’t let parents dictate what too teach; you stay in control. 4) Don’t give too much for free. Ex: free classes 5) Set your policies that state what happens with certain occurrences and you’re covered 6) Have a system in place, any business needs to have a system and they let you scale and allows you to grow 7) Be careful and not go after “shiny objects! You will drive yourself crazy. If its working, keep going with what you have!
Yes!!! So many teachers go into it with the thought that they have to say yes to everyone or they won’t be successful. And then they get stuck in super low price classes with very demanding clients (sometimes even bullies)
I spent way too much time planning. I found a way to streamline the process with a current curriculum that is online with an interactive e-book. I can’t believe how many hours it has saved me. This sweet kid takes 4 classes a week. His mom wants 5 days over the summer! My time is valuable. I need to remind myself of that.
These are entirely valuable, on-the-ball tips. I learned the same lessons the hard way years ago, but have grown and learned in the same manner as yourself. On a complete tangent... looking at your eyes through this video just makes me want to give you a comfort hug. I hope you don't need one as much as I intuit.
Hi Tim! I'm jumping in a meeting, but I want to come back and check out this video later! Just wanted to come in and leave a comment saying HI! I'm curious to know more about your daily teaching routine. I think you posted a vlog a while back and it showed your work-life balance. I'm working to restructure mine after making the mistake of allowing burn-out. Hope all is well!! :)
Hey Kristen! I haven't done a video about that yet but maybe someday - I might have talked about it in a video - can't remember to be honest! Its not perfect but I am getting a bit better at dividing up my time!
Also the shiny object syndrome has been a big thing for me in the last few months, I've begun thinking of paring that back and now I feel very much that paring back is exactly what I need to do. Thank you for this video!
Great work on making policies! I think it’s amazing that you gave a lot for free at the beginning but now you are worth so much more and you learned through all of it . That may have been a good way to success. Systems are great also ! Excellent work ! Thanks for the tips
@@onlineteacherdude1284 yes ! I miss the online teacher days though! So thankful For all the fun and connections made. Still need to update my website. My biggest problem is narrowing my focus. Always trying to share the news of online teaching . I share your videos to Inspire others also .
So glad I watched this! Such GREAT info. Haven't started solo yet but working through Tim's LAUNCH class and getting prepared! In choosing curriculum phase. Thanks Tim!
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Life got in the way! Illness, traveling to family, etc. BUT I'm back in the game checking curriculum...crystal clear, FTC, and a new one to me (eliii). Then it's time to choose platform (most likely ClassIn) and start advertising daily on xiaohongshu! I'm excited but can't start teaching until end of May (family commitments - grandson graduating, etc)
I’ve been teaching in Shenzhen/Hong Kong for 9 years. Very good points made in the video! My advice is, students come and go. It’s amazing when they come, but also upsetting when they have found else where. So, just have an open mind and expect them to be moving around and find other teachers too. Hopefully, over time you’ll accumulate all the loyal ones. Keep it up guys. Thanks to Tim for creating this community. Peace
Great content. Had a mother that gave us books to go over with the daughter every class. It wasn't really teaching English but rather reading together. Kept asking to just let me teach English. She decided to go with a local teacher and honestly not sad about that. Parents need to step back and let us teach.
I've been really interested in going independent, but there have been many things that keep me from doing so. One of them is the system for how to go about the whole business. For example, what happens if my client has to cancel or re-schedule, or maybe what if I'm the one who has to do that? Teaching as a person from one of the Big Seven (especially a white one) is very different from those who do not belong to the Big Seven. So people like me have to lower their standards because the competition is rough as.
Hey, not really sure what you mean but when a student cancels, they just message me, it's really simple. If I have to cancel a class, I just message them.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks for replying! I'm part of a Facebook group that consists of independent online EFL tutors and they had shared some horror stories because they lack rules. Some of the tutors have had pretty chill clients, but others haven't. I don't have a system for how to deal with things yet, although I know the best way to settle on one is to start teaching and figuring it out on the fly.
Don’t be afraid to say “No.” In another business, I was taught that you made your money by correctly turning down clients. This is because the wrong clients devour your time and resources with unreasonable expectations and inadequate compensation.
I think we’ve ALL undercharged at one point or another! You have to remember, you are now doing the jobs of multiple people, and your time is worth it!
@@TeacherKellyTag Being too lenient may be the right move? To promote yourself. Now, with only two students. Hey! That's a good start, though. Congrats!
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"You are worth more than companies will ever pay you" - wow that is solid gold. Thanks for this helpful video, it applies to my business-building as well.
Glad it was helpful!
1) Don’t charge too low 2) Don’t say yes to everything 3) Don’t let parents dictate what too teach; you stay in control. 4) Don’t give too much for free. Ex: free classes 5) Set your policies that state what happens with certain occurrences and you’re covered 6) Have a system in place, any business needs to have a system and they let you scale and allows you to grow 7) Be careful and not go after “shiny objects! You will drive yourself crazy. If its working, keep going with what you have!
A great summary. thanks Bren!
Yes!!! So many teachers go into it with the thought that they have to say yes to everyone or they won’t be successful. And then they get stuck in super low price classes with very demanding clients (sometimes even bullies)
I spent way too much time planning. I found a way to streamline the process with a current curriculum that is online with an interactive e-book. I can’t believe how many hours it has saved me. This sweet kid takes 4 classes a week. His mom wants 5 days over the summer! My time is valuable. I need to remind myself of that.
Cindy - can you share what curriculum it is?
Thanks for sharing and glad things are working out.
These are entirely valuable, on-the-ball tips. I learned the same lessons the hard way years ago, but have grown and learned in the same manner as yourself. On a complete tangent... looking at your eyes through this video just makes me want to give you a comfort hug. I hope you don't need one as much as I intuit.
Thanks Martin! I am fine but you are so kind and thoughtful :) Take care.
Hi Tim! I'm jumping in a meeting, but I want to come back and check out this video later! Just wanted to come in and leave a comment saying HI! I'm curious to know more about your daily teaching routine. I think you posted a vlog a while back and it showed your work-life balance. I'm working to restructure mine after making the mistake of allowing burn-out. Hope all is well!! :)
Hey Kristen! I haven't done a video about that yet but maybe someday - I might have talked about it in a video - can't remember to be honest! Its not perfect but I am getting a bit better at dividing up my time!
Also the shiny object syndrome has been a big thing for me in the last few months, I've begun thinking of paring that back and now I feel very much that paring back is exactly what I need to do. Thank you for this video!
Hi! Thanks for sharing and I wish you the best!
Thank you, Tim, this advice is super useful and moreover you are so energetic and pleasant!
Aw you are very kind. Thanks
Hi there Tim, a superb video, on cue to say the least, keep um coming.
See you on the next go around.
Thanks so much Bry!
You were one shining object worth chasing Tim! Thanks for all you do and say!!!
stop making me blush!
Great work on making policies! I think it’s amazing that you gave a lot for free at the beginning but now you are worth so much more and you learned through all of it . That may have been a good way to success. Systems are great also ! Excellent work ! Thanks for the tips
Thanks Cindy! I see you are a busy bee these days - congrats on the school board position!
@@onlineteacherdude1284 yes ! I miss the online teacher days though! So thankful
For all the fun and connections made. Still need to update my website. My biggest problem is narrowing my focus. Always trying to share the news of online teaching . I share your videos to
Inspire others also .
So glad I watched this! Such GREAT info. Haven't started solo yet but working through Tim's LAUNCH class and getting prepared! In choosing curriculum phase. Thanks Tim!
Hi. Cheri - thanks for watching :) What are your curr. options right now.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Life got in the way! Illness, traveling to family, etc. BUT I'm back in the game checking curriculum...crystal clear, FTC, and a new one to me (eliii). Then it's time to choose platform (most likely ClassIn) and start advertising daily on xiaohongshu! I'm excited but can't start teaching until end of May (family commitments - grandson graduating, etc)
I’ve been teaching in Shenzhen/Hong Kong for 9 years. Very good points made in the video! My advice is, students come and go. It’s amazing when they come, but also upsetting when they have found else where. So, just have an open mind and expect them to be moving around and find other teachers too. Hopefully, over time you’ll accumulate all the loyal ones. Keep it up guys. Thanks to Tim for creating this community. Peace
Thanks Mr Epic English! I agree. Its good to have a marketing plan for when students leave.
I am also looking for passive income
Ideas. Other than teaching . Trying to look at what I do and put into passive income.
Investing is always a good one - I am learning about Crypto too!
very helpful! thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Great content. Had a mother that gave us books to go over with the daughter every class. It wasn't really teaching English but rather reading together. Kept asking to just let me teach English. She decided to go with a local teacher and honestly not sad about that. Parents need to step back and let us teach.
I agree! Thanks for sharing Jeff.
I have shared this to a FB page where the 'mistakes' you made are discussed almost daily.
thanks!
Thanx Tim. Great advice☺
Thank you Ingrid!
Definitely had to make a cancellation policy, but few actually took advantage of me and cancelled last minute.
Yes, great idea for sure!
I've been really interested in going independent, but there have been many things that keep me from doing so. One of them is the system for how to go about the whole business. For example, what happens if my client has to cancel or re-schedule, or maybe what if I'm the one who has to do that? Teaching as a person from one of the Big Seven (especially a white one) is very different from those who do not belong to the Big Seven. So people like me have to lower their standards because the competition is rough as.
Hey, not really sure what you mean but when a student cancels, they just message me, it's really simple. If I have to cancel a class, I just message them.
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks for replying! I'm part of a Facebook group that consists of independent online EFL tutors and they had shared some horror stories because they lack rules. Some of the tutors have had pretty chill clients, but others haven't. I don't have a system for how to deal with things yet, although I know the best way to settle on one is to start teaching and figuring it out on the fly.
Don’t be afraid to say “No.” In another business, I was taught that you made your money by correctly turning down clients. This is because the wrong clients devour your time and resources with unreasonable expectations and inadequate compensation.
agreed - thanks Mark!
I’m learning this and rethinking my schedule for the fall.
Hi, Tim! I've struggled to come up with my own policies :( Is there a vid where you explain what your policies are like?
Thanks a lot!
No but maybe this is a good future video idea to make!
@@onlineteacherdude1284 And contracts too, may be a good future video idea.
I think we’ve ALL undercharged at one point or another! You have to remember, you are now doing the jobs of multiple people, and your time is worth it!
Yes, very true!
What's your cancelation policy, Tim?
I’ve been too lenient on cancellation policy
Hi Kelly! How are you ? Do you have private students now?
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Yes, I have two independent ESL students
@@TeacherKellyTag Being too lenient may be the right move? To promote yourself. Now, with only two students. Hey! That's a good start, though. Congrats!
@@virtualsubstitute Thanks. I don’t really want a lot of clients. I make more money on my group classes on Outschool. So it’s really a VERY side job.
Perfect