Are you ready to unlock your entrepreneurial power? In this inspiring episode, we challenge the narrative that educators aren't equipped to succeed in business. Drawing from her journey from classroom to CEO, our host shares how the skills you’ve mastered as an educator—like creating buy-in, analyzing data, and strategic planning—are the very foundation of running a thriving business. It’s time to embrace an unwavering belief in your potential, bet on yourself, and step boldly into entrepreneurship. **KEY POINTS:** **Mindset Shifts for Educators:** Stop undervaluing your expertise! If you can manage a classroom or lead a school, you can run a business. A district, a school, even a classroom operates like a mini-business, and you already have the tools to succeed. **Sales = Creating Buy-In:** As an educator, you’ve mastered persuading students, staff, or parents toward shared goals. That’s sales! Use this skill to confidently pitch your ideas and grow your business. **Data Analysis for Business Growth:** From exit tickets to quarterly benchmarks, you’ve already built the muscle for collecting and analyzing data. In business, this translates to tracking KPIs, evaluating profit and loss, and making informed decisions to scale. **Strategic Planning Mastery:** Lesson plans and instructional strategies are the blueprint for success in the classroom—and in business. Break down your vision into actionable goals and take consistent steps toward growth. **Building Community and Investing in Growth:** Surround yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs, attend transformative events, and invest in programs that amplify your skills and network. "If you can run a classroom of 30+ kids, you can run a business."_ It’s time to leverage the skills you already have and step into entrepreneurship with confidence. Let’s rewrite the story and build a community of educators-turned-entrepreneurs who are making an impact and living their dreams. Share this video with a fellow educator, hit subscribe to join the movement, and remember—investing in yourself is the first step to success. See you in the next video! #projectmanagement #operationalplanning #business #sales #strategicmanagement RESOURCES: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MEET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] Are you an educator looking to start or grow your education consulting business? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a call with our team and learn more about our programs! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[FREE]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't miss my free 5-Day 7-Figure Business School and learn the blueprint to grow a seven-figure education consulting business. I'm going to teach you the psychology of a millionaire, how to identify million-dollar problems, package and price your offers, master my seven-figure sales process, and identify leads to pitch immediately. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click HERE to sign up now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[LIVE EVENT]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us at Seven Figure Educator Live, a three-day event in Atlanta, Georgia, where you'll experience unparalleled support, community, and fellowship with your fellow educators. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click HERE to grab your ticket now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let's make magic happen together in Atlanta!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[FB COMMUNITY]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't miss out on your chance to connect with other education consultants in our free public Facebook group! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find your 7-Figure community today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@e_jordanthomas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@erica-jordan-thomas-ed-l-d-86314764⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EJTConsultingLLC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Enjoyed this episode? Like, rate, and subscribe to Power Plays with Dr. EJT!