The Empowered Edupreneur
The Empowered Edupreneur
Michelle Smit
Hosted by online teacher turned online business coach Michelle Smit, The Empowered Edupreneur podcast is here to impact educators and edupreneurs all around the world to start, grow and scale their freedom-filled online business with their humanity and joy at the heart of it. Featuring in-depth solo episodes and exclusive interviews with inspiring teachers in business, The Empowered Edupreneur is here to help you learn the tools, mindset, and energetics of growing a thriving online education business you adore. The podcast is a blend of shorter solo episodes hosted by Michelle, where she shares her candid journey and lessons from being a broke teacher to a 6-figure online business owner. As well as inspiring in-depth interviews with brave and ambitious edupreneurs who are playing bigger with their lives. The Empowered Edupreneur Podcast is here to help you step into your power, unlock your potential and inspire you to create abundance, freedom, and fulfillment through bringing your educational gifts online and serving others.
Paid vs free launches. Which one should I do?
Hello, fabulous human! Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.In this episode, I am jamming on free VS paid launches, the pros and cons and how to know which one you should do in your online education business.I think I have done over 20 free launches, and 4 paid launches and so I have some proper experience in the launch game to talk on this!In this episode I am going to talk about:What a free launch and paid launch is.The key differences between these launch styles.The pros and cons of both types of launch events.And how to decide which one to do for you.Launching is hands down of the greatest things you can do in your online business as it injects revenue into your business, promotes big list growth and can change the trajectory of your business and life. I believe in both free and paid launches, and learning how to do either of these is a skill worth investing in. You won’t regret it (and neither will your bank account).If you have been loving this podcast and would like to help me keep creating content you enjoy, please go fill out my survey HERE. It will take less than 3 minutes of your time BUT you will have a chance to tell me what you want me to talk about in my future episodes!Now if you REALLY want help to find your niche and you want to apply what I spoke to you about in this episode then grab my free Niche Discovery Guide HERE where I help you identify your niche for your business and course in three simple steps!
May 2, 2023
41 min
Behind-the-scenes of a $67K course launch
Hello, amazing one! Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.In this episode, I am going to be pulling back the veil on one of our most epic launches to date! This is the first time I am being so transparent with our numbers but I think it’s going to be super informative and eye opening for you. This was our first ever paid launch and let me just tell you, it was a wild ride.In this episode, I dive into:The type of launch event it was and the details behind itThe challenges that came with hosting this paid launchThe real behind the scenes results that blew my socks off - In detailWhat I have learnt through running paid launches since…This launch was a massive uplevel for me and the business. It really took our skillset and our abilities to a whole new dimension and I am so grateful for the experience, although it was very challenging.My greatest uplevels as a business owner have been born out of the ‘’stretch yourself’’ events. So, if you are feeling challenges and stretched… it’s a good thing. Your next level awaits!If you have been loving this podcast, please go leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It would be so appreciated!
Apr 25, 2023
37 min
4 Steps to finding your viable niche market in your online education business
Hello, fabulous human! Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.In this episode, we're going to be discussing the four steps to finding your viable niche in your online education business. Choosing the right niche is a critical part of building a successful online education business.By the end of this episode, you'll know the key questions to ask yourself, the key assessments to perform, and the most important things to consider when choosing your niche.In this episode, you will learn:The core questions to ask yourself to find potential niche options for you. The 4 tests to run your niche through to check if it is viable and ticks the boxes. The most important thing to keep in mind when deciding your niche.I get so many educators telling me that they want to build an online business but they are super stuck on how to pick a niche - This episode was made for you!If you have been loving this podcast, please go leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It would be so appreciated!Now if you REALLY want help to find your niche and you want to apply what I spoke to you about in this episode then grab my free niche discovery guide HERE where I help you identify your niche for your business and course in three simple steps!
Apr 18, 2023
41 min
How to run a successful launch event to fill your course with students
Hello, fabulous human! Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.In this podcast episode, we explore the key elements of running a successful launch event to sell your course, group program and any offer really.Creating an epic event that gives your students an amazing appetizer experience with you is KEY to filling up your online offers.These events ARE your launch… and if you are selling something online, one of the best ways to sell it is through an event of some sort. This is how you create the big launch results, and the better you get at these events, the better your results and you can make some lifechanging money and impact.In this episode, you will learn:The different types of launch events you could use.Powerful psychological triggers to build into your launch, such as authority, social proof, community, reciprocity, urgency and connection and how they add gasoline to your launch fire.Key things to do before, during and after your launch to maximize amazing sales and students joining your program.This is a purely strategy-based episode but with so much good stuff on how to ensure your launch DELIVERS and creates the results you desire.If you have been loving this podcast, please go leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It would be so appreciated!If you are wanting help in the beginning stages of your online business journey, then you can grab my free niche discovery guide HERE where I help you identify your niche for your business and course in three simple steps.
Apr 11, 2023
40 min
10 ways to grow your email list in your online education business
Hello, fabulous human! Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.Today we are diving into a very important topic: Email List building!Anyone who has worked with me or been a part of my online orbit for a while will know that I am a huge fan of growing an email list in our business.I get a lot of pushback from educators who are more interested in just growing a social media following, but I will stand my ground on this one.Your email list is your greatest asset in business. It will be the main avenue through which you generate your income. And it still outperforms all other forms of marketing.If you aren’t growing your email list, then here is a loving kick-up-the-butt reminder to start focusing on that… rather than just followers.In this juicy episode, we dive into:Creating a lead magnet that resonates with your target audience.Using social media to drive traffic to your website and landing pages.Optimizing your website for more leads.Leveraging the power of guest posting and collaborations.And much more!If you have been struggling to grow your list, you’ll get a bunch of helpful and actionable ideas to grow your email list in this episode. And I am sure you will hear a couple of things you haven’t even thought of doing yet!If this episode inspired you in some way, then take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @_digiteach_.If you are wanting help in the beginning stages of your online business journey, then you can grab my free niche discovery guide HERE where I help you identify your niche for your business and course in three simple steps.
Apr 5, 2023
38 min
Trials, tribulations and lessons of running an online business
Hello, fabulous human! Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.Today I have an amazing guest episode for you with the one and only, Ola Kowalska.She is meant to be a ‘competitor’ as we are in very similar niches, but she is far from that and has become a great business buddy of mine.We have great conversations and so I thought I would take you behind the scenes into one of our conversations on the trials, tribulations, and lessons of running an online business.This episode is DEEP, funny, and very REAL. So, if you are feeling all the feels in your business and want some real, authentic content to relate to… this is the episode for you.In this episode, we dive into:How shifting from teacher to online business owner is a journey and that journey is not linear (and is hard).Why we are so fixated on doing things perfectly and having a perfect launch and how that is not the reality of business and life.How our toughest situations in business are often rites of passage and just part of the journey.How business is one of the greatest personal development and healing journeys of all time.If you think that other business owners have it ‘all figured out’ and that the perfect Instagram feed is reality… then this is an episode I invite you to listen to. Time to stop shaming yourself for experiencing REAL hardship and feels in your business.If this episode inspired you in some way, then take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @_digiteach.Follow Ola on Instagram HERE. Grab her awesome free training to help you find your own students for your language business HERE. If you are wanting help in the beginning stages of your online business journey, then you can grab my free niche discovery guide HERE where I help you identify your niche for your business and course in three simple steps. 
Mar 28, 2023
50 min
How to reframe the struggle of using social media in your business
Hello, fabulous human! Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.Today we are talking about organic marketing and the struggle that comes with getting consistent with social media posting in your business.So many teaching business owners have resistance to social media, fear of visibility, and find the process of posting on things like Instagram.. pretty painful, to say the least.But the reality is that content is KING in your online business, and organic content creation needs to be the backbone of your business. So, if you want to grow an audience online organically, you will need to reframe your struggle with social media to make it EASY for you.In this episode, you will learn:How most business owners have a love/hate relationship with social media.How consistency doesn’t mean ‘constant’ and what your posting schedule should reflect.How to let go of visibility fears and get more visible in your business.A way to reframe your relationship with social media and content creation in your business so that you enjoy it.If this episode inspired you in some way then take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @_digiteach.If you are wanting help in the beginning stages of your online business journey, then you can grab my free Niche Discovery Guide HERE where I help you identify your niche for your business and course in three simple steps.
Mar 21, 2023
45 min
How to overcome imposter syndrome in your business
Hello, fabulous human!Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.If there is one thing that continuously creeps up in my life, in my DBA students' lives, and in my coaching clients' lives… it is imposter syndrome.And it is incredibly pervasive and can lead to more suffering in your business journey AND it can lead to massive resistance where you simply can’t move forward. Hello action paralysis. Sound familiar? So this is what I am diving into in this episode today. In this episode, you will learn:How to identify the signs of imposter syndrome.Practical steps to managing and overcoming imposter syndrome.A new perspective shift to take the ‘pressure off’.And a way to move forward in your business WITH imposter syndrome by your side (yes, I said WITH).If you want to grow a successful business online than it is almost guaranteed that imposter syndrome will creep up on you and potentially hold you back. This episode will hopefully help you reframe this syndrome and work through it yourself.The doors are open to the Growth Accelerator currently at a pre-sale price. If you are an educator in business who has made a few sales and you are desiring to expand and create bigger cash months with a customized strategy that suits your goals then this is the program for you!This is a 12-week group coaching container for educators in business who are desiring to scale up their business using the power of aligned strategy and potent energy. If you are feeling the pull, then DM me the word ''growth'' and I will send you the link. ✨💛
Mar 14, 2023
33 min
How to harness your intuition to grow an aligned business you love
Hello, fabulous human!Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.Today I am talking about something that I think is so essential if you want to build a business you love and don’t want to escape!So what is that? Learning how to harness your intuition in the process of building your business. This is very much like a muscle that you exercise which you get stronger in. Through practice you get more used to ‘listening’ to your intuition and using it when making business decisions.In this episode, you will learn:What your intuition is and how it feels.Why it is integral in guiding you into building a business and life you love. How I use my intuition to make decisions all the time in business.Tips for how you can harness the power of your intuition in your business. The doors are open to the Growth Accelerator currently. If you are an educator in business who has made a few sales and you are desiring to expand and create bigger cash months with customized strategy that suits your goals then this is the program for you!This is a 12-week group coaching container for educators in business who are desiring to scale up their business using the power of aligned strategy and potent energy. If you are feeling the pull, then click HERE to learn more.
Mar 7, 2023
35 min
How I have invested to grow and sustain a 6-figure business
Hello, fabulous human!Welcome back to the Empowered Edupreneur Podcast.Today we are talking all things investing!In terms of my business journey, I have made a lot of sexy investments that I am so grateful to have made. And I have shifted from being very fearful around investing to believing wholeheartedly that my investments are bringing an epic ROI.This is what I want to share with you today!In this episode, you will learn:The behind the scenes of how I invested in my business (in as much detail as I can remember).My beliefs and energy around investing now and how it is in such service of growing my business (and skills). This is how I hope to shift your view on investing too.The doors are open to the Growth Accelerator currently. If you are an educator in business who has already made some sales and you are desiring to expand and create bigger cash months with customized strategy that suits your goals then this is the program for you!This is a 12-week group coaching container for educators in business who are desiring to scale up their business using the power of aligned strategy and potent energy. If you are feeling the pull, then click HERE to learn more.
Feb 28, 2023
36 min
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