How to Grow & Manage YOUR Teaching Business
Our story
Select your business settings
Optimize your profile
Managing your whole business
Marketing resources
Topics to cover
“To make a positive, lasting impact on millions of people”
-Steven Cox
We use technology to help providers make a living doing what they love
Our Inspiration
95% of Jordan’s private students are sourced through us
Tiffani handles 60+ students through her account
Enrique was the first TakeLessons teacher back in 2006
Responsibilities
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
Marketing efforts
User-friendly software tools
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Provide excellent services
Handle scheduling tasks
Correct account settings
As an Independent Contractor, you are in FULL CONTROL of YOUR
business!
You Can Teach Locally or Online
Locally
Studio (Teacher’s location)
Home studio
Church or university
Travel to students
Radius as the crow flies
30 minute buffer calculated
Online
Preferred platform
Skype, Google Hangouts & Facetime
Close attention to requirements
Online ID needed
20% lower price= 33% higher chance of converting leads
$19 vs $20: the power of psychology
Limit in-home pricing to $10 more than in-studio
Offer a price break for 60, 90 and 120 minute lessons
Student pricing has to be honored for original purchase
Attract customers through pricing!
All metros: 25%
Service fee:Pricing doesn’t include
service fee
Your rates: student rates X 0.75
Student rates: your rates / 0.75
Marking lessons triggers your pay
We don’t withhold taxes, but 1099s are sent at the beginning of the year
Getting Paid!
We collect $ from clients
You mark lesson
Deduct our service fee
You get paid
through EFT
You can list services across all categories
For private students, you can add non-supported services
Want to learn something new? YOU can take lessons too!
Selecting Services
First Impressions DO Matter!
Your Reviews Build Trust
Provider A Provider B Provider C
0 reviews 1 reviews 7 reviews
4 profile views 40 profile views 56 profile views
0 leads 1 lead 4 leads
The amount of reviews on your profile directly impact your chances of booking
students! As a minimum you should target 4 reviews from your network when you start your profile.
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words!
Profile Photo Tips
• Up close• Bright lighting• Just you smiling• No equipment• Not cropped• Not a selfie• Not sexy• Professional as you can
get
Provider A
22 views
0 leads
0 new students
Provider B
40 views
6 leads
2 new students
Helping Us, Help YOU!
Detailed written sections:
Focus on what you can do for the student
No resumes
Correct grammar
Add photos and video:
Performing
With students
Of teaching location
Highlight ALL things that help you stand out from the crowd!
NO contact information OR free lessons!
I speak French
Great with children 5 to 10 years
old
Here is a sneak peak at the new look of our profiles!
Future profiles
You can add affiliations
Subject level
Languages
Certifications
Craigslist ad tool
Email link to [email protected] for weekly $100 drawing!
Marketing Resource Center
Marketing tips
Tools
Guides
Marketing Resources
Teachers in good stand can become student favorites
Must have high retention
No student refusal
Great communication
Student Favorites!
Managing YOUR Business Has Never Been Easier!
Hassle-free scheduling software
Students get an account too, making it super easy for them too
We protect your privacy
Mobile app will be your assistant on the go!
Stay Organized With Easy To Use Tools!
1. Update your main picture to best represent your professional profile
2. Create (1) video showcasing who you are and why you teach
3. Post a Craigslist ad using the tool and email us the link
4. Review your pricing strategy to see if you are optimizing based on your availability
5. Download our mobile app
What Is Next?
Open Forum
FAQ:
Can I list my private studio as my profile name?Studios can be listed as locations, but can not be profile names. Any teachers from the same studio must have their own profile.
Can I offer group lessons?At this time we only support private one on one lessons.
Can I get a check instead of getting paid with EFT?All teachers must submit banking information to receive a direct deposit. You must have an active bank account.
Webinar cheat sheet!
Slide 5 –How to manage your students: http://takelessons.com/teachers/manageWhat to do when you get your first student: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/25359698-What-happens-when-I-get-a-new-student-through-TakeLessons-How to reschedule a lesson: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/25339807-How-do-I-reschedule-a-lesson-How to reschedule all future lessons: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/25339857-How-do-I-reschedule-all-future-lessons-How to update your availability: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/27391018-How-do-I-set-my-available-teaching-hours-Availability-
Slide 7 –How to update your contact information: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/26183433-How-do-I-update-my-contact-information-How to calculate your radius: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/25911818-When-traveling-to-clients-how-do-you-calculate-travel-distance-How to update your radius: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/27879696-How-do-I-edit-my-teaching-locations-
Slide 8 –How to update your pricing: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/25900617-How-do-I-set-my-prices-
Slide 9 –How to update your banking information: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/25335296-How-do-I-enter-or-change-my-banking-information-
Slide 10 –How to update your services offered: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/30202366-How-do-I-select-which-subjects-services-I-offer-http://support.takelessons.com/entries/39715333-How-do-I-offer-other-services-besides-music-performing-arts-academic-tutoring-
Slide 12 –How to get reviews: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/25952033-How-can-I-add-student-reviews-to-my-profile-http://youtu.be/xmwxpYueJRw
Slide 13 –How to add, edit and remove photos: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/27391898-How-do-I-add-edit-or-remove-photos-videos-on-my-profile-
Slide 14 –Tips on making your profile success: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/25357988-What-are-some-tips-to-make-my-profile-shine-through-
Slide 16 –How to create a Craigslist tool: http://support.takelessons.com/entries/28603456-How-do-I-promote-my-profile-on-Craigslist-with-the-Profile-Ad-Tool-