Teacher Turned Tutor: How I Built a Business After Leaving the Classroom

In this inspiring video, discover how a passionate teacher transformed their career by leaving the traditional classroom and becoming a successful tutorpreneur. Learn about the challenges they faced, the strategies they used, and the incredible journey from educator to entrepreneur. Whether you're an aspiring tutor or looking for motivation to make a career change, this story is sure to inspire and guide you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more success stories!

In this episode, we are talking to Karen Lander, a former primary school teacher in the UK who decided to leave teaching and start her own business called Top Cat Tutor and The Tutor Mentor.

Karen, thank you so much for joining us today!

Questions asked during the interview.
1. Tell us, what prompted you to make the move out of teaching and into starting your own business?
2. Can you walk us through the steps of how you did it? 
3. As a mindset coach, I’d love to know - What were some of your biggest mindset shifts when moving from teacher to business owner? Did you have a coach for that and if not, do you think it would have helped?
4. Did you look for other small business owners to network with? How did you find them? (Facebook tutor groups if not mentioned yet)
5. Are there any other pieces of advice you would give teachers who are looking to start their own business?

Questions asked during the interview.
1. Are there any books you recommend for personal or professional development?
2. How do you move yourself from a negative mindset into a positive mindset?
3. What is one piece of advice you would give to yourself as a first-year teacher?
4. What 3 things are you grateful for today?

I’m so grateful for you coming on the show today, Karen, and I appreciate you for helping so many students with their academics. They are very lucky to have you. I wish you only the most success and prosperity as you move forward. 
Denise Duffield Thomas - Chillpreneur
Real Self Care - Dr Pooja Lakshmin

Final Thoughts
Is your website the best place to find you online? Then, open the link 😊
www.topcattutor.co.uk 
https://topcattutor.co.uk/support-for-other-tutors/  

https://www.facebook.com/topcattutor/ 
https://www.instagram.com/kltutormentor/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lander-7722231b5/  

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