Strategies for Effective Planning in Your Education Business

In this episode of the Education Business Podcast, host Claire Riley, co-founder of Classroom Secrets, discusses the importance of planning in advance for education business founders and owners.

She shares her own challenging experiences with time management and provides practical advice on how to effectively plan day-to-day operations and meetings as your team grows.

Emphasising the balance between spontaneity and structured planning, Claire explains how embracing this discipline can ultimately offer more freedom and efficiency in managing an education business.

00:00 Welcome to the Education Business Podcast

00:53 The Importance of Planning Ahead

01:48 Challenges and Solutions in Scheduling

02:56 Adapting to Calendar-Driven Work

03:29 The Freedom in Structure

03:52 Conclusion and Resources

Strategies for Effective Planning in Your Education Business
In this episode of the Education Business Podcast, host Claire Riley, co-founder of Classroom Secrets, discusses the importance of planning in advance for education business founders and owners.
She shares her own challenging experiences with time management and provides practical advice on how to effectively plan day-to-day operations and meetings as your team grows.
Emphasising the balance between spontaneity and structured planning, Claire explains how embracing this discipline can ultimately offer more freedom and efficiency in managing an education business.
00:00 Welcome to the Education Business Podcast
00:53 The Importance of Planning Ahead
01:48 Challenges and Solutions in Scheduling
02:56 Adapting to Calendar-Driven Work
03:29 The Freedom in Structure
03:52 Conclusion and Resources

The Education Business Podcast is for educational consultants, small education-based business owners, Edtech providers and workshop leaders focused on providing education services to schools, as well as for teachers transitioning to freelancing with an entrepreneurial business idea. Growing and scaling a business that provides a service to schools and education requires a different skillset and inside knowledge to many other entrepreneurial ventures. In this podcast Claire Riley, CEO of Classroom Secrets and host of The Teachers' Podcast, shares what it takes to market and pitch your services to this sector. Find out exactly what headteachers and teachers are looking for, and why building a personal brand matters in your marketing and how you can grow your education business.

The Education Business Podcast is for educational consultants, small education-based business owners, Edtech providers and workshop leaders focused on providing education services to schools, as well as for teachers transitioning to freelancing with an entrepreneurial business idea. Growing and scaling a business that provides a service to schools and education requires a different skillset and inside knowledge to many other entrepreneurial ventures. In this podcast Claire Riley, CEO of Classroom Secrets and host of The Teachers' Podcast, shares what it takes to market and pitch your services to this sector. Find out exactly what headteachers and teachers are looking for, and why building a personal brand matters in your marketing and how you can grow your education business.

The Education Business Podcast

Building a business in education can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone.

Hosted by Claire Riley, founder of Classroom Secrets and passionate advocate for helping educators turn their expertise into thriving businesses, this podcast brings you honest conversations, practical strategies, and the behind-the-scenes lessons from those already making an impact in the education space.

Each episode dives into the realities of running and growing an education business—from building sustainable income streams and navigating challenges, to embracing innovation and scaling with purpose. You’ll hear inspiring stories from fellow entrepreneurs, expert insights, and Claire’s own experiences of successes and setbacks along the way.

Whether you’re an aspiring edupreneur just starting out or a seasoned business owner looking for fresh perspective, this podcast will give you the tools, clarity, and encouragement you need to grow with confidence.

Tune in weekly to discover how to make your education business thrive while staying true to your mission of making a difference.

Building a business in education can feel overwhelming&mdash;but you don&rsquo;t have to do it alone.
Hosted by Claire Riley, founder of Classroom Secrets and passionate advocate for helping educators turn their expertise into thriving businesses, this podcast brings you honest conversations, practical strategies, and the behind-the-scenes lessons from those already making an impact in the education space.
Each episode dives into the realities of running and growing an education business&mdash;from building sustainable income streams and navigating challenges, to embracing innovation and scaling with purpose. You&rsquo;ll hear inspiring stories from fellow entrepreneurs, expert insights, and Claire&rsquo;s own experiences of successes and setbacks along the way.
Whether you&rsquo;re an aspiring edupreneur just starting out or a seasoned business owner looking for fresh perspective, this podcast will give you the tools, clarity, and encouragement you need to grow with confidence.
Tune in weekly to discover how to make your education business thrive while staying true to your mission of making a difference.