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STG 080: The Pros and Cons of Self Employment

 

  https://media.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/content.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/STG080.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Being a full-time self-employed guitar teacher is a path to the kind of success and the kind of life many people dream about…but it’s definitely not for everybody. There are lots of reasons why it could be the best decision you […]

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STG 077 : Protecting Your Teaching Business From The Unthinkable

 

  What would happen to your teaching business if something happened to YOU? Would it continue to be an asset that could generate income for your family members or would it just fade away into oblivion? Spending a little bit of time working on a business continuation plan can help ensure that your teaching studio […]

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STG 076: Why You Need To Raise Your Tuition Rates

 

 https://media.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/content.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/STG076.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Are you tired of struggling to make ends meet as a guitar teacher? Ready to break through the financial barriers that are holding you back and also start teaching some better quality students who respect you and your time? The solution you’ve […]

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STG 072: Why Teaching Guitar is a Top Career Choice for the Next Decade

 

 https://media.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/content.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/STG072.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS With the world economy being so uncertain, a lot of guitar teachers are wondering if they’ve made the right career decision. With so many other jobs being replaced by technology, is teaching guitar lessons a safe bet for the foreseeable future? The […]

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STG 071 : Growing Your Teaching Business Through Simplicity

 

  Sometimes when you add MORE, you actually end up with LESS. Many times the best way to grow your guitar teaching business is through SUBTRACTION and not ADDITION. Adding more of the wrong features, products and services can actually decrease your effectiveness and hurt your student retention, and often the best way to reach […]

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STG 070 : 3 Simple Sales Techniques To Improve Your Teaching Profits

 

  Wouldn’t it be cool to improve the profitability of your teaching studio and make more money without having to attract a single new student or do any additional advertising? Using these 3 simple, easy-to-implement sales techniques you can earn more income from the students you ALREADY TEACH by providing extra services that can add […]

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STG 063 : How Using A Budget Can Save Your Teaching Business From Total Destruction

 

  Hands down, the biggest reason why every kind of small business goes belly-up (including guitar teachers) is because of MONEY. Not staying on top of your income and expenses can get you into all kinds of trouble, including tax problems, not being able to pay your bills and not being able to keep your […]

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STG 059 : The 80/20 Principle of Teaching Guitar

The 80/20 principle applies to many aspects of teaching guitar lessons, and it can really help you be more successful as a teacher, as a musician and in your life. By focusing on the 20% of your efforts that bring you 80% of your results, you can maximize the level of success you see in […]

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STG 053 : Accounting Basics For Guitar Teachers

Accounting and bookkeeping for your teaching business doesn’t have to be BORING or OVERWHELMING! It can actually be a valuable tool to help you grow and manage your business more effectively. In this episode, I’ll explain 5 key accounting concepts you need to understand to be able to speak your accountant’s “language”, 3 key financial […]

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STG 046: 7 Ways You Can Succeed as a Guitar Teacher In the New Year

https://media.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/content.blubrry.com/startteachingguitar/STG046.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSThe new year is already here, and it’s the PERFECT time to re-evaluate your teaching business and focus on a few areas that can bring you some strategic growth. In this episode I’ll give you 7 specific areas you can focus on to […]

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