Episodes
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Are you an educator dreaming of something more but unsure how to start? This week, we sit down with Josh Ogilvie, a former Phys Ed teacher who felt the weight of misalignment in his career and took the bold step toward creating a thriving learning-based business.
Josh shares the pivotal moments that inspired his leap, the strategies he used to build a successful online program, and the surprises he encountered along the wayâincluding what turned out to be easier than he expected. Whether you're looking for clarity, courage, or practical steps to begin your own entrepreneurial journey, Joshâs story will leave you inspired and ready to take action.
Listen in to uncover how he transformed his expertise into impactâand how you can too!
Resources:
>> Discovery Call: Join the January Cohort of the Unleash YES Bootcamp
>> Quiz: Which Learning-Based Business Model is Right for Me?
>> Starter Guide: The First 6 Steps to Launch Your Learning-Based Business
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators to launch and grow their learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Follow Tom on Linkedin
>> Follow Nat on Linkedin
>> Follow @unleashyes on Instagram
>> Email [email protected]
>> Book a call.
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Ever felt like youâre holding back the real you? In this episode of Unleash YES, Tom and Natalie dive into the power of finding and owning your unique voice as an educator-turned-entrepreneur. Weâre here to help you break free from the boxes that traditional roles put you in and find that authentic spark that makes you stand out. Get ready for real talk on unlearning what no longer serves you, embracing your individuality, and overcoming the fears that keep you from sharing your true self. Tune in to learn how to connect deeply with your audience and start building a business that truly reflects you!
đĄIn this episode, youâll learn:
What âfinding your voiceâ really means and why itâs essential for your business success. How to reconnect with your authentic self and overcome the conditioning from traditional roles. Steps to start identifying and developing your unique voice in a way that feels true to you.This episode is for anyone ready to shake off the need for perfection and unlock the voice they were always meant to share!
Resources:
>> Discovery Call: Join the January Cohort of the Unleash YES Bootcamp
>> Quiz: Which Learning-Based Business Model is Right for Me?
>> Starter Guide: The First 6 Steps to Launch Your Learning-Based Business
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators to launch and grow their learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Follow Tom on Linkedin
>> Follow Nat on Linkedin
>> Follow @unleashyes on Instagram
>> Book a call.
>> Send an email to [email protected]
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Ever feel like youâre giving everything youâve got, only to be met with blank stares or polite nods? Like your ideas could spark real change, but no one around you is really listening? Itâs not you. Itâs your context. In education, the adage âthere are no experts in your own backyardâ unfortunately rings true. So, why not go GLOBAL instead?
đĄIn this episode, Tom and Nat offer real, actionable insights to:
Manage overseas engagements in a way thatâs sustainable and rewarding. Legally set up for international work so you can make a wider impact without stress. Connect with new audiences that truly see your worth and are ready to support your growth.If youâre not a prophet in your own land, you might as well venture to new ones. Bon voyage!
Links mentioned in this episode:
>> Quiz: Which Learning-Based Business Model is Right for Me?
>> Unleash YES Bootcamp: Join the January Cohort!
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators to launch and grow their learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Book a call.
>> Send an email to [email protected]
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Are you someone who gets uncomfortable talking about money? Would you just ratherâŠnot? In this episode, Tom & Nat dive deep into transforming how you think about money.
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Shift from scarcity to abundance thinking. View money as a tool for creating greater impact. Treat money as an energy that fuels your business. Let go of limiting beliefs that hinder financial freedom.Whether you want just to be comfortable with money, period, or stretch yourself towards more abundance than youâve ever imagined possible, this episode is for you!
Links mentioned in this episode:
>> Quiz: Which Learning-Based Business Model is Right for Me?
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators launch and grow a learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Book a call.
>> Send an email to [email protected]
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Feeling stuck before you even start? Overwhelmed by self-doubt? Youâre not alone. In this episode, Tom & Nat are tackling that dreaded inertia head-on with 4 immediate confidence boosters designed specifically for educators like YOU, ready to launch a learning-based business. Weâll help you shake off the overwhelm and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with actionable strategies to power up your confidence. Itâs time to get out of your head and into the gameâyour freedom is waiting!
đ What Youâll Learn:
How to create a support system that fuels your confidence. Quick, daily wins to build momentum before your launch. An inspiring way to tap into the power of visualization. The ONE thing you can do to determine how valuable you really are.Say goodbye to the second-guessing and hello to your bold, confident YES!
Links mentioned in this episode:
>> Quiz: Which Learning-Based Business Model is Right for Me?
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators to launch and grow their learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Book a call to learn more about how they can help you.
>> Send an email to [email protected]
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In this essential episode of Unleash YES, Tom & Nat reveal how you can "sell without selling." Selling is often a four-letter word to educators. We all have the caricature of the used-car salesperson or some sleezy trickery-based approach. This creates an aversion that many educators canât overcome.
However, this episode reveals the mindsets and strategies that turn sales into an empathy-based process that allows your business offering to serve an authentic need in the market. There is no business without sales, but sales donât have to involve "selling." Are you ready to transform your fear of selling into THE driver of your success? Tune in for practical insights and actionable steps that will make you proud to say, "I'm a salesperson!"
Resources mentioned in this episode:
>> Quiz: Which Learning-Based Business Model is Right for Me?
>> Book: âThink Again: The Power of Knowing What You Donât Knowâ by Adam Grant
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators to launch and grow their learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Book a call.
>> Send an email to [email protected]
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Join Tom and Nat on this transformative episode of Unleash YES as they dive into powerful psychological tools to silence your inner critic. Designed specifically for educators, this episode unveils strategies to conquer self-doubt and ignite the courage to launch your learning-based business.
Ready to turn fear into confidence and make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality? Tune in for practical insights and actionable steps that will empower you to take the leap and unleash your full potential!
Links + resources mentioned in this episode:
>> Enroll in the fall cohort of the Unleash YES Bootcamp; only 3 spots left!
>> Drop us a review, take a screenshot, and send it to us; we will send you a business book that has been pivotal in our journey!
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators to launch and grow their learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Book a call.
>> Email them at [email protected]
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In this episode, Tom and Nat reveal the secret ingredients to becoming a successful author, including a viral topic, attracting a publisher, and producing a final manuscript.
Links mentioned in this episode:
>> Quiz: Which Learning-Based Business Model is Right for Me?
>> Free Resource: Book Proposal Template
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators to launch and grow their learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Book a call.
>> Send an email to [email protected]
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First of all, the pronunciation is NEESH (itâs French, people). In this episode, youâll learn the definition of a niche, why itâs important (especially in marketing), how niche is too niche, and two powerful strategies to start finding one of your own.
Links mentioned in this episode:
>> Quiz: Which Learning-Based Business Model is Right for Me?
>> Article: The Most Profitable Niche is You by Dan Koe
Tom Schimmer and Natalie Vardabasso specialize in helping educators to launch and grow their learning-based business.
Connect with Tom & Nat:
>> Book a call.
>> Send an email to [email protected]
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In this episode, Tom and Nat break down six models that your learning-based business can use to turn your expertise into income; three of the models are in-person, and three are fully online.
Links:
-->> take this 3-minute clarity quiz to learn which learning-based business model is aligned with your strengths: unleashyes.org/quiz
Connect:
Tom on Linkedin + Instagram
Nat on Linkedin + Instagram
Email: [email protected]
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Tom and Nat discuss the stories they used to tell themselves when they first embarked on becoming a solopreneur and discuss how they learned their beliefs were not true. For each limiting belief, they offer a mindset reframe based on their experiences so that you can gain the mental clarity to accelerate your success.
âŒïžGrab our free starter guide to begin building your business as a full-time speaker, coach, and online course creator: unleashyes.org/employeetoentrepreneur
Connect with Tom + Nat:
Tom on Linkedin Nat on Linkedin Email: [email protected]
