Neil talks about the concept of hard work and the grind of being an entrepreneur. He emphasises the importance of sustained effort and the invisible work that goes into achieving success. Neil shares personal insights and experiences from his 25 years in business, highlighting the sacrifices and dedication required to build a thriving tutoring business. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Hard Work Pays Off: The importance of putting in focused, sustained effort over a long period of time is emphasised as a key factor in achieving success.


Invisible Work: The concept of "invisible work" or "secret work" is essential, this is the behind-the-scenes effort entrepreneurs put in.


Maintain Momentum: Once success starts to show, it is crucial to keep pushing forward and not lose momentum, as regaining it can be challenging.


Challenges of Entrepreneurship: The journey of an entrepreneur is one filled with hard work, sacrifices, and new challenges even after achieving initial success.


Perception of Others: Others may not fully understand or appreciate the level of effort and dedication required in entrepreneurship, leading to misconceptions or judgments about choices and lifestyle.

BEST MOMENTS

"It's the kind of effort, the focused, sustained effort, often over periods of years that most people just won't do."

"This is the hard graft of being in business. We do the work, that out-of-sight work, the secret work, if you like, means that we're slowly winning."

"Fear taking your foot off the gas pedal. Dread losing your essential, vital momentum."

"Their raised eyebrows and chagrined head shaking are clues that I'm on the right track, as far as I'm concerned."

"How hard are you prepared to work over the next few years, this decade? Let me know guys."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil talks about the concept of hard work and the grind of being an entrepreneur. He emphasises the importance of sustained effort and the invisible work that goes into achieving success. Neil shares personal insights and experiences from his 25 years in business, highlighting the sacrifices and dedication required to build a thriving tutoring business. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Hard Work Pays Off: The importance of putting in focused, sustained effort over a long period of time is emphasised as a key factor in achieving success.
</li>
<li>
Invisible Work: The concept of "invisible work" or "secret work" is essential, this is the behind-the-scenes effort entrepreneurs put in.
</li>
<li>
Maintain Momentum: Once success starts to show, it is crucial to keep pushing forward and not lose momentum, as regaining it can be challenging.
</li>
<li>
Challenges of Entrepreneurship: The journey of an entrepreneur is one filled with hard work, sacrifices, and new challenges even after achieving initial success.
</li>
<li>
Perception of Others: Others may not fully understand or appreciate the level of effort and dedication required in entrepreneurship, leading to misconceptions or judgments about choices and lifestyle.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"It's the kind of effort, the focused, sustained effort, often over periods of years that most people just won't do."
"This is the hard graft of being in business. We do the work, that out-of-sight work, the secret work, if you like, means that we're slowly winning."
"Fear taking your foot off the gas pedal. Dread losing your essential, vital momentum."
"Their raised eyebrows and chagrined head shaking are clues that I'm on the right track, as far as I'm concerned."
"How hard are you prepared to work over the next few years, this decade? Let me know guys."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

The Tutor Podcast the weekly show that’s all about the business of helping people.
If you’re a tutor, a teacher or a coach, join your host Neil Cowmeadow for news, tips and insights to help you Start, Grow and Love your tutoring business. Plain English, no buzzwords and no BS. So, if you want to make more money - and make more of a difference - The Tutor Podcast will be with you, every step of the way.

The Tutor Podcast

Work So Hard They Think You're Crazy

Neil Camerow shares his personal journey from being a guitar teacher to becoming a millionaire property investor. The episode begins with Neil recounting a life-changing bike accident that made him realise the vulnerability of being self-employed. This realisation led him to explore alternative ways of generating income, ultimately leading him to venture into property investment. Neil candidly shares his experiences, mistakes, and successes, emphasising the importance of financial stability and multiple streams of income. The episode ends with a teaser for the next episode where Neil promises to delve deeper into his journey and provide valuable insights for listeners interested in following a similar path.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Diversifying Income Streams: Neil highlights the importance of diversifying income streams by sharing the speaker's experience as a guitar teacher and property investor. This strategy can help individuals generate multiple streams of income and build financial stability.


Learning from Mistakes: Neil emphasises the importance of learning from mistakes in the journey towards financial success. By sharing his own mistakes, Neil aims to help others avoid similar pitfalls and make informed decisions.


Long-Term Financial Planning: Neil underscores the significance of long-term financial planning and the need to make money work for individuals even when they are not actively working. This approach can lead to financial security and independence.


Seeking Alternative Income Sources: Neil's story serves as a reminder to explore alternative income sources beyond traditional employment. By investing in income-producing assets or starting a business, individuals can create additional revenue streams.


Taking Action: Neil encourages listeners to take action towards their financial goals and consider different avenues for wealth creation. By sharing personal experiences and insights, Neil motivates others to pursue their aspirations and build a successful financial future.

BEST MOMENTS

"I want to share my story, how I became a millionaire guitar teacher and property investor over several years from zero to where I am today."

"I want to be really clear that this is not an outline of a get rich quick scheme or an idea and leave that to the internet scammers and the con artists who are out there."

"I was just soothing the bike into a nice right-hand curve when the front wheel unexpectedly washed out from underneath me."

"I started to read about it, to listen to podcasts and audiobooks about it. I asked questions of a couple of people I knew who owned rental properties."

"If that's something you can picture for yourself and your family, join me on the next show and I'll tell you what I did. So maybe you can do the same."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil Camerow shares his personal journey from being a guitar teacher to becoming a millionaire property investor. The episode begins with Neil recounting a life-changing bike accident that made him realise the vulnerability of being self-employed. This realisation led him to explore alternative ways of generating income, ultimately leading him to venture into property investment. Neil candidly shares his experiences, mistakes, and successes, emphasising the importance of financial stability and multiple streams of income. The episode ends with a teaser for the next episode where Neil promises to delve deeper into his journey and provide valuable insights for listeners interested in following a similar path.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Diversifying Income Streams: Neil highlights the importance of diversifying income streams by sharing the speaker's experience as a guitar teacher and property investor. This strategy can help individuals generate multiple streams of income and build financial stability.
</li>
<li>
Learning from Mistakes: Neil emphasises the importance of learning from mistakes in the journey towards financial success. By sharing his own mistakes, Neil aims to help others avoid similar pitfalls and make informed decisions.
</li>
<li>
Long-Term Financial Planning: Neil underscores the significance of long-term financial planning and the need to make money work for individuals even when they are not actively working. This approach can lead to financial security and independence.
</li>
<li>
Seeking Alternative Income Sources: Neil's story serves as a reminder to explore alternative income sources beyond traditional employment. By investing in income-producing assets or starting a business, individuals can create additional revenue streams.
</li>
<li>
Taking Action: Neil encourages listeners to take action towards their financial goals and consider different avenues for wealth creation. By sharing personal experiences and insights, Neil motivates others to pursue their aspirations and build a successful financial future.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"I want to share my story, how I became a millionaire guitar teacher and property investor over several years from zero to where I am today."
"I want to be really clear that this is not an outline of a get rich quick scheme or an idea and leave that to the internet scammers and the con artists who are out there."
"I was just soothing the bike into a nice right-hand curve when the front wheel unexpectedly washed out from underneath me."
"I started to read about it, to listen to podcasts and audiobooks about it. I asked questions of a couple of people I knew who owned rental properties."
"If that's something you can picture for yourself and your family, join me on the next show and I'll tell you what I did. So maybe you can do the same."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Becoming a Millionaire Guitar Teacher - Part 1

Neil explores the importance of silence in our modern, noisy lives. Drawing parallels between sound and silence in music and photography, Neil emphasises the need for quiet contemplation and deep thinking. He guides listeners on creating a quiet space, disconnecting from distractions, and embracing silence to enhance focus and productivity. Neil shares practical tips, such as using noise-canceling headphones and scheduling silent time, to help listeners experience the benefits of silence. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Neil encourages listeners to explore the transformative power of silence in renewing connections with oneself and others. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Silence is essential: In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, taking time for silence is crucial for deep thinking and focus.


Create a quiet space: Setting up a designated silent space free from technology and distractions can help in fostering creativity and concentration.


Disconnect from technology: Turning off phones and other devices can prevent interruptions and allow for uninterrupted thinking and reflection.


Start small: Begin with short periods of silence and gradually increase the time spent in quiet contemplation to build tolerance and reap the benefits.


Listen to the inner voice: Embracing silence allows for introspection and renewal, enabling individuals to connect with themselves and their intuition.

BEST MOMENTS

"Silence is the other half of the music. Without the silence, the sounds that we make as musicians don't really add up too much." 

"Notice how uncomfortable that is. You may suddenly seem to have an aversion to just being quiet." 

"Personally, I always take a pen and paper into the quiet space with me, because I know that thoughts will emerge when all the noise dies down and they come out of the silence." 

"Silent people generally command respect. Silence allows us to listen." 

"If you do live in a very noisy environment, I suggest you buy either a pair of noise-canceling headphones or a pair of ear defenders."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil explores the importance of silence in our modern, noisy lives. Drawing parallels between sound and silence in music and photography, Neil emphasises the need for quiet contemplation and deep thinking. He guides listeners on creating a quiet space, disconnecting from distractions, and embracing silence to enhance focus and productivity. Neil shares practical tips, such as using noise-canceling headphones and scheduling silent time, to help listeners experience the benefits of silence. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Neil encourages listeners to explore the transformative power of silence in renewing connections with oneself and others. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Silence is essential: In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, taking time for silence is crucial for deep thinking and focus.
</li>
<li>
Create a quiet space: Setting up a designated silent space free from technology and distractions can help in fostering creativity and concentration.
</li>
<li>
Disconnect from technology: Turning off phones and other devices can prevent interruptions and allow for uninterrupted thinking and reflection.
</li>
<li>
Start small: Begin with short periods of silence and gradually increase the time spent in quiet contemplation to build tolerance and reap the benefits.
</li>
<li>
Listen to the inner voice: Embracing silence allows for introspection and renewal, enabling individuals to connect with themselves and their intuition.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"Silence is the other half of the music. Without the silence, the sounds that we make as musicians don't really add up too much." 
"Notice how uncomfortable that is. You may suddenly seem to have an aversion to just being quiet." 
"Personally, I always take a pen and paper into the quiet space with me, because I know that thoughts will emerge when all the noise dies down and they come out of the silence." 
"Silent people generally command respect. Silence allows us to listen." 
"If you do live in a very noisy environment, I suggest you buy either a pair of noise-canceling headphones or a pair of ear defenders."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Into The Silence

Neil talks about the topic of sales in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business. He challenges the negative connotations associated with sales, emphasising that selling is about providing the right solution to a customer's problem rather than manipulating them into a purchase. Neil's insights shed light on the crucial role of sales in running a successful tutoring business and how it ultimately serves both the customer and the business owner.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Selling is not about manipulating or pressurizing customers, but about providing elegant solutions to their problems.


Good sales involve listening, understanding, and solving the customer's needs in a professional and ethical manner.


It is essential to have a win-win situation in sales, where both the customer and the salesperson benefit.


Relational selling, based on ongoing relationships between buyers and sellers, is key to long-term success in business.


Reluctance to sell may deprive prospective customers of valuable solutions and hinder the growth and success of a tutoring business.

BEST MOMENTS

"Selling is, as I understand it, the art of bringing together a customer who has a problem with the elegant, appropriate solution to that problem."

"If you can't properly sell your excellent product or service to the right buyer, you are failing them."

"Selling isn't holding a gun to someone's head and forcing them to hand over their money."

"The very best sales pitch of all is when you get them to say yes to that better vision or concept of themselves."

"Remember, I'm here to listen as well as talk. And obviously I don't have all the answers, so maybe if you've got answers that work for you, share them with me."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil talks about the topic of sales in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business. He challenges the negative connotations associated with sales, emphasising that selling is about providing the right solution to a customer's problem rather than manipulating them into a purchase. Neil's insights shed light on the crucial role of sales in running a successful tutoring business and how it ultimately serves both the customer and the business owner.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Selling is not about manipulating or pressurizing customers, but about providing elegant solutions to their problems.
</li>
<li>
Good sales involve listening, understanding, and solving the customer's needs in a professional and ethical manner.
</li>
<li>
It is essential to have a win-win situation in sales, where both the customer and the salesperson benefit.
</li>
<li>
Relational selling, based on ongoing relationships between buyers and sellers, is key to long-term success in business.
</li>
<li>
Reluctance to sell may deprive prospective customers of valuable solutions and hinder the growth and success of a tutoring business.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"Selling is, as I understand it, the art of bringing together a customer who has a problem with the elegant, appropriate solution to that problem."
"If you can't properly sell your excellent product or service to the right buyer, you are failing them."
"Selling isn't holding a gun to someone's head and forcing them to hand over their money."
"The very best sales pitch of all is when you get them to say yes to that better vision or concept of themselves."
"Remember, I'm here to listen as well as talk. And obviously I don't have all the answers, so maybe if you've got answers that work for you, share them with me."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com/">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
<a>info@neilcowmeadow.com</a> 
HOST BIO
Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

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