#102: Becoming A Business Owner with Makenzie Oliver

Career Growth Made Easy

Becoming A Business Owner with Makenzie Oliver
Don't let fear of the unknown cripple you when it comes to starting your own business. Makenzie Oliver, our guest on the Career Growth Made Easy podcast shares how she overcame and succeeded.
Makenzie transitioned from public school teacher to micro-school/homeschool teacher. Learn more about her micro-school and find out if she still has seats available for your child this fall!
Maybe you're a parent looking for a better approach to elementary education or you're a tired, burnt-out teacher - there's still hope! You can learn how to teach your own children and others, too. That way they are not isolated and gain great social skills.
Tune in today to learn more about becoming a business owner.
Chapters
[01:37]
Career Growth Made Easy welcomes Makenzie Oliver, a former public school teacher turned business owner!
[02:16]
Find out about elementary micro-schools and how Makenzie shifted her career path.
[04:09]
Makenzie felt something stirring in her soul, telling her something was missing, possibly to do something different.
[06:58]
Craig's advice: Don't run from something, rather run to something.
[09:08]
Before Makenzie transitioned, she immersed herself in personal development.
CGME: Ep 70 - Mentors Help You Grow
[10:37]
Makenzie's inner voice "You'll never know unless you let go."
CMGE: Ep 60 - Feeling Stuck In Your Job
[15:22]
Makenzie recognized multiple avenues for learning: career, personal, professional, family, and relational growth.
[18:05]
Makenzie slowly unwraps plans for her micro-school.
[21:03]
The research began to see if other teachers have transitioned into home / micro-schools and also what it took to make it happen.
[22:57]
In many states, if you are a certified teacher and have a private tutoring business you can home school.
[24:11]
Craig acknowledges Makenzie's desire to push forward in light of multiple unknowns and challenges.
[26:10]
Makenzie embraced the fear of the pandemic and chose to set herself and her teaching styles apart from others.
[31:06]
Do you know what your BHAG is? Makenzie shares her Big Hairy Audacious Goal.
[34:39]
Reach out to Makenzie Oliver to find out more about home/micro schooling!
https://teachersletyourlightshine.com/
[38:15]
Makenzie's podcast: Teacher Let Your Light Shine.
[40:55]
Contact Makenzie if you want to grab your child's seat for next year.
https://www.lighthouselearningmicroschool.com/
Mentioned Links
CMGE: Ep 60 - Feeling Stuck In Your Job
CGME: Ep 70 - Mentors Help You Grow
Reach out to Makenzie Oliver to find out more about home/micro schooling!
Makenzie's podcast: Teacher Let Your Light Shine.
Contact Makenzie!