CPTP132: Launching a New Business on the Side with Janna Carlson




Creative Piano Teaching Podcast show

Summary: <br> Not all piano teachers want to teach piano full-time. If you’ve ever thought of starting a new business in a related (or completely different) area to your studio – then today’s episode will provide great inspiration for you.<br> <br> There’s nothing wrong with loving piano teaching…but not loving the idea of doing it 50 hours a week. Sometimes even though we enjoy our teaching businesses, we want to do more, or we want more variety.<br> That’s how Janna felt when she decided to start her new business: <a href="https://www.studiorocketwebdesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Studio Rocket Web Design</a>. Janna still teaches in her thriving studio, but she’s someone who likes to be pushed and take on new challenges.<br> If that sounds like you, I hope you’ll get something out of listening in on this coaching call.<br> Transcript<br> If you’d like to download a PDF transcript of this episode, please click below.<br> Inner Circle Members: You can access your PDF download now from the Resource Library. <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/inner-circle/join-the-community/" target="_blank">Not a member?</a><br> In this episode, you’ll learn<br> <br> * Why you might like to consider a side-hustle alongside your piano teaching<br> * Pricing considerations for a new business<br> * How to launch a new project or business<br> * Methods of managing projects between multiple people<br> * The pitfalls to watch out for in a new business<br> * What to track and what to do with metrics<br> * How the <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/inner-circle/join-the-community/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inner Circle</a> Roadmap could help you with exploring a new business<br> <br> Links Mentioned<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.studiorocketwebdesign.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Studio Rocket Web Design</a><br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/cptp120-5-simple-tips-to-improve-your-piano-studio-website/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CPTP120: 5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Piano Studio Website</a><br> * <a href="https://mastersofscale.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Masters of Scale podcast</a><br> <br> Today’s Sponsor<br> <a href="http://mymusicstaff.com/join-free?utm_source=tim-topham&amp;utm_content=sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">My Music Staff</a> is studio management made easy – our web-based software helps you manage the core aspects of your private music teaching business. Whether you are a single teacher or part of a multi-teacher studio team, our affordable software is a perfect fit and designed to help your business achieve success.<br> <a href="http://mymusicstaff.com/join-free?utm_source=tim-topham&amp;utm_content=sponsorship"></a><br> My Music Staff can do everything your private music studio needs. It helps you centrally manage your website, student contact information, schedule, invoicing and more.<br> Visit our website (<a href="http://mymusicstaff.com/join-free?utm_source=tim-topham&amp;utm_content=sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.mymusicstaff.com</a>) to <a href="http://mymusicstaff.com/join-free?utm_source=tim-topham&amp;utm_content=sponsorship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">start your FREE 30-day trial today</a> and experience all of the features that My Music Staff has to offer. No credit card is required to start your trial and there is no obligation to subscribe.<br> Get $100 off Annual Inner Circle Membership<br> As a valued podcast listener, you’re eligible for a $100 discount on an annual Inner Circle Membership. This discount lasts for as long as you’re a member and whatever price you sign up for today is the price you’ll pay as long as you remain a member.<br> Copy this coupon code to use when you see the “Coupon Code” box:  PIANOPODCAST.<br> Thank you for Tuning In!<br>