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I’m thrilled to share an inspiring conversation with Katie Gettys, an innovative entrepreneur who has mastered the art of scaling online teaching businesses. Katie's journey is a fascinating blend of passion, travel, and entrepreneurial spirit that offers valuable lessons for educators everywhere.

From Classroom to Global Adventure

Katie began her career as a traditional music educator, teaching elementary school students. However, a quarter-life crisis at age 25 led her to take a bold step. She left her classroom job to travel and live abroad, spending time in Prague and exploring Europe and Southeast Asia. During this period, she discovered online teaching through VipKid, where she taught English to children in China.

Discovering Outschool and Online Music Teaching

Upon returning to the States at the onset of the pandemic, Katie missed her musical roots and sought ways to teach music online. She found Outschool, an online platform that allows teachers to create and offer classes to children aged 3 to 18. Within three months, Katie was making more than half of her previous teaching salary, and she knew she had found her niche.

What is Outschool?

Outschool is an online marketplace connecting students and teachers for a wide range of subjects, including music, life skills, and more. Unlike traditional education platforms, Outschool does not require teachers to have formal degrees—just a passion and expertise in their subject area. While Outschool takes a 30% cut of earnings, the platform’s extensive marketing and student base make it a valuable partner for many educators.

Expanding Her Studio

Katie’s success on Outschool allowed her to scale her business further by hiring other teachers to meet growing demand. This move not only diversified her studio’s offerings (including piano, voice, and drums) but also enabled her to serve more students effectively. Transitioning from an independent teacher to managing an organization on Outschool required creating a legal entity and demonstrating her ability to attract students, a process Katie now helps others navigate through her coaching business.

Overcoming Challenges and Personal Growth

Katie’s journey wasn’t without challenges. She faced significant self-doubt, especially when considering hiring other teachers. However, she worked through these limiting beliefs and embraced her role as a leader. Katie also shared insights into managing multiple projects and the importance of simplifying to avoid overwhelm.

The Importance of Focus and Simplification

Both Katie and I resonate with the idea that business growth often reflects personal growth. Katie has explored various business avenues but recently emphasized the need to focus on what truly matters. This approach reduces stress and increases efficiency, allowing her to enjoy the freedom that entrepreneurship promises.

Katie’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of pursuing your passion, even if it means taking unconventional paths. Her success with Outschool and her ability to scale her business while maintaining a focus on personal growth offer valuable lessons for all educators.

Connect with Katie

Help teachers start and scale their teaching businesses with Outschool. If you’re inspired by Katie’s journey and want to learn more, you can find her on:

Free download: Katiegettys.com

Katie Gettys Youtube Channel

Teacher Entrepreneur Podcast

Instagram KatieGettys_

Get in touch with Katie: Katie@katiegettys.com

And you can find several other ways in which she helps and works with teachers that we’ll discuss during the episode.

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