In this episode I’m talking about how to chose your online teaching niche.

Most new teachers get stuck overthinking, comparing ideas, or fearing they’ll pick the “wrong” one. But choosing a niche doesn’t need to be complicated, you just need to follow a few steps and start testing, instead of waiting for the perfect idea.

When you pick a niche based on your skills, solve a specific problem, and quickly validate demand, you can start building your audience and income without wasting months in research mode.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Your niche should align with what you already know and enjoy teaching. This makes it sustainable and prevents burnout over time.
2. The most profitable niches solve a clear problem for a specific group of people. Focus on helping them achieve a transformation, not just sharing information.
3. You don’t need to commit right away. Test your idea with a free workshop, short-form content, or a small paid class before creating a full course.

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Today I’m talking about three strategies that helped me enroll 700 students in my Italian courses during my latest launch.

Instead of adding more complexity, I focused on building trust, creating connection, and giving students a reason to take action.

By connecting personally, warming up my audience, and offering an incentive for early action, I turned interested followers into committed students.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Personal video replies using VideoAsk helped students feel seen and supported. This connection built trust and reassured them before they enrolled.
2. A four-day challenge gave people a real taste of my teaching style. It warmed up my audience and turned interest into confidence before the cart opened.
3. A limited-time bonus created urgency for early sign-ups. It encouraged fast action while adding real value for new students.

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Today I’m talking about the one strategy that makes the biggest difference in your online business: sending a weekly email.

If you’re only showing up in inboxes when you want to sell something, your audience won’t feel connected, or ready to buy.

But when you email consistently, even with a small list, you build trust, stay top of mind, and create real relationships with your future students.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Email builds connection. It’s your direct line to your audience, and unlike social media, you own it.
2. Weekly emails don’t need to be long. A simple story, tip, or resource is enough to keep your audience engaged.
3. Don’t be afraid of unsubscribes. Focus on the people who want to hear from you. Those are your future customers.

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In this episode of Teacher Talks Biz, I’m breaking down why showing up on social media, even before you feel ready, is a powerful move you can make for your teaching business.

You don’t need fancy graphics, a huge audience, or a perfect product. You just need to start. Because the truth is, people buy from people they know.

And showing up regularly is how they get to know you.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. You don’t have to be “ready” to start posting. Start now, build confidence as you go, and connect with your audience from day one.
2. Choose one platform to begin with. Focus on where your audience is and what type of content feels easiest for you to create consistently.
3. Your goal is connection, not perfection. Share simple, helpful posts, like quick tips, relatable stories, or behind-the-scenes moments.

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In this episode of Teacher Talks Biz, I’m sharing why having an email list is essential, and how a simple, strategic freebie can help you grow it from day one.

Your freebie doesn’t need to be long or complicated.

In fact, the most effective ones are often just a single page, designed to give your ideal student a quick win, build trust, and keep them coming back for more.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Freebies grow your email list, which is your most valuable asset. Social media can disappear overnight, but your email list is yours. It’s how you build real, lasting relationships with future students.
2. A great freebie gives one small transformation. It’s not about teaching everything. It’s about helping your audience solve one problem, quickly and clearly.
3. Keep it short and aligned with your paid offer. One page is often enough. Just make sure it’s useful, skimmable, and leads naturally to what you offer next.

🧡 Connect with me on Instagram @teachertalksbiz for daily tips on building a freedom-first online teaching business.

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In this episode of Teacher Talks Biz, I’m sharing how I use VideoAsk (click here for the link) to create real, human connection with future students, before they ever enroll in my courses.

Because in today’s tech-heavy world, genuine interaction is more important than ever.

And as teachers, connection is our superpower, it’s what makes our courses feel personal, supportive, and inviting.

If you’ve ever wished your sales page could reflect you, your energy, your heart, your teaching style, this episode will show you how to bring that to life with one simple tool.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Sales pages shouldn’t feel robotic. VideoAsk lets your future students see you, hear you, and get a feel for your teaching style right from the start.
2. Connection builds trust. A quick, heartfelt video response can turn a curious visitor into a confident, excited student.
3. You don’t need to be perfect to show up. Just being real, warm, and available can make all the difference in someone’s decision to join your course.

🧡 Connect with me on Instagram @teachertalksbiz for daily tips on building a freedom-first online teaching business.

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In this episode of Teacher Talks Biz, I’m sharing five mindset shifts that every teacher business owner needs to make.

Because strategy matters, but mindset is what keeps you going when things get hard, slow, or uncertain.

These shifts can help you stop second-guessing and start building your business like an online biz owner, not just a content creator.

If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure if you’re doing it right, this episode will help you move forward with purpose.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Feeling behind is a mindset trap. You’re not late, you’re on your own path. Sustainable growth comes from consistency, not comparison.
2. You don’t need more time, you need more clarity. Choosing one next step and focusing on it creates momentum, even in just a few hours a week.
3. Marketing isn’t bragging, it’s helping. When you reframe it as service, you’ll feel more confident sharing your offer and attracting the right students for you.

🧡 Connect with me on Instagram @teachertalksbiz for daily tips on building a freedom-first online teaching business.

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In this episode of Teacher Talks Biz, I’m sharing the process I recommend for finding a name that fits your online teaching business.

Because the right name isn’t just cute or clever. It’s clear. It tells students what you do, how you help, and why they should care.

Plus, we’ll talk about the one step some people forget, checking if your name is actually available online.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Before you name your business, start by asking yourself three simple questions. These will help you avoid second-guessing and feel confident in your choice.
2. Clever names might sound fun, but they often confuse your audience. Clear names build trust and make it easier for the right students to say yes.
3. A strong business name usually includes a mix of three types of words. I’ll show you how to combine them so your name feels aligned and memorable.

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In this episode of Teacher Talks Biz, we’re talking about one of the most overlooked (but crucial!) parts of launching your online course: warming up your audience.

You’ve done the hard work, created your lessons, recorded your videos, and poured your heart into your course.

But here’s what most online teachers don’t realize... until it’s too late: just because your course is ready doesn’t mean your audience is.

In fact, skipping the warm-up is one of the biggest reasons launches fall flat.

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what “warming up your audience” means and the simple steps you can take to make sure your audience is ready to say yes when you open the doors to your course.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Launching without a warm-up sets you up to hear crickets. It’s like giving a final exam before teaching the lesson.
2. You don’t need a big audience, but you do need the right prep. Learn simple ways to start warming up your people today.
3. Trust and anticipation are everything. When your audience feels seen and supported, they’re way more likely to say yes.

🧡 Connect with me on Instagram @teachertalksbiz for daily tips on building a freedom-first online teaching business.

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In this episode of Teacher Talks Biz, I’m sharing the very first thing I tried to sell online, a small Italian workshop, and why it completely flopped.

No audience, no plan, no sign-ups. But that failure? It taught me everything.

I’ll walk you through what went wrong, and how I turned it around to enroll 140 students in my next launch, by focusing on strategy, connection, and timing (not hustle or hype).

If you're thinking about launching something online, this episode will help you avoid my biggest mistakes and start strong.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Launching takes more than a good idea. Without an audience, a plan, or time to show up, even the best offer will fall flat.
2. You need to warm up your audience first. Sharing valuable content, building trust, and creating buzz makes all the difference.
3. A failed launch isn’t the end, it’s more like the beginning. My flop led to a 140-student course launch.

🧡 Connect with me on Instagram @teachertalksbiz for daily tips on building a freedom-first online teaching business.

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How can you actually get students when you're just starting out online?

In this episode of Teacher Talks Biz, I’m sharing exactly how I booked my first 1:1 students, without a website, paid ads, or a big following.

Whether you're nervous about sounding too “salesy” or unsure where to start, this episode will show you how to find your first students by focusing on connection and value, not complicated marketing.

From simple Instagram posts to starting private lessons that helped me earn while learning, I’m walking you through the steps I took, and how you can do the same.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Give value first. Before anyone pays you, they need to trust you. Share tips, answer questions, and be helpful online.
2. Start with 1:1 lessons. It’s the easiest and most flexible way to begin, and it gives you clarity on what your future course or offers should look like.
3. Social media isn’t so much about selling. It’s about showing up as a teacher and inviting people to work with you in a genuine, human way.

🧡 Connect with me on Instagram @teachertalksbiz for daily tips on building a freedom-first online teaching business.

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Wondering if you can really build a profitable online business as a teacher?

In this kickoff episode of Teacher Talks Biz, I’m sharing how I transitioned from the rigid world of academia to creating an online Italian language school that now serves thousands.

From launching my first course with zero marketing experience to redefining what teaching looks like for me, this is the story of how I took back control of my time, income, and impact, and how you can too.

🍎 Three key takeaways from this episode:

1. Your teaching skills are enough. You don’t need to be a tech expert or marketing pro to start. Your experience as a teacher is your greatest asset in the online space.
2. Start before you’re ready. I launched my first course while feeling unsure and imperfect, and still enrolled over 140 students. Action breeds clarity.
3. There’s more than one way to teach. If the traditional path doesn’t fit your life anymore, you can design your own. Online teaching can give you the freedom to align your work with your values.

🧡 Connect with me on Instagram @teachertalksbiz for daily tips on building a freedom-first online teaching business.

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