Summer Term is coming to an end and students are providing holiday dates. Neil thinks holidays are overrated. If you enjoy your job, why would you need one?



KEY TAKEAWAYS
Don’t do stuff that makes you unhappy. Like golf.
Others don’t understand the drive of the entrepreneur and their single mindedness. 
Keep your eyes open.Continue to look for opportunities in your down time.



BEST MOMENTS

‘I think holidays are just, for a lot of people, an escape from a life you don’t actually like that much. But what if you, like me, love your work and you hate being away from it?’ 

‘As entrepreneurs, as business people, we are different to people who have a job in the straight world. We are entrepreneurs and not everyone is gonna get it.’ 

‘Can you recharge yourself? Can you come back stronger, recuperate. Can you reinvent yourself and with the same resources come up with something better than you're currently doing?’



VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Tutor Podcast

www.Neilcowmeadow.com



ABOUT THE HOST

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!



CONTACT METHOD

info@neilcowmeadow.com

Summer Term is coming to an end and students are providing holiday dates. Neil thinks holidays are overrated. If you enjoy your job, why would you need one?
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Don’t do stuff that makes you unhappy. Like golf.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Others don’t understand the drive of the entrepreneur and their single mindedness. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Keep your eyes open.Continue to look for opportunities in your down time.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS
‘I think holidays are just, for a lot of people, an escape from a life you don’t actually like that much. But what if you, like me, love your work and you hate being away from it?’ 
‘As entrepreneurs, as business people, we are different to people who have a job in the straight world. We are entrepreneurs and not everyone is gonna get it.’ 
‘Can you recharge yourself? Can you come back stronger, recuperate. Can you reinvent yourself and with the same resources come up with something better than you're currently doing?’
 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tutor-podcast/id1369191372">The Tutor Podcast</a>
 <a href="http://www.neilcowmeadow.com">www.Neilcowmeadow.com</a>
 
ABOUT THE HOST
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!
 
CONTACT METHOD
<a href="mailto:info@neilcowmeadow.com">info@neilcowmeadow.com</a>

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.

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Summer Term is coming to an end and students are providing holiday dates. Neil thinks holidays are overrated. If you enjoy your job, why would you need one?

Boo, Holidays

Neil shares insights and reflections on the importance of avoiding the comfort zone in life and business. Drawing from his own experiences and wisdom gained over 25 years in the industry, Neil emphasises the need to push boundaries, challenge oneself, and stay uncomfortable to continue growing and thriving. The episode serves as a motivational call to action for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business to keep moving forward, stay hungry for growth, and never settle for a comfortable existence.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Avoid the Comfort Zone: The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and hope goes to die. It is important to push towards the edge and stay uncomfortable every single day.


Keep Moving: It is essential to keep moving, pushing against perceived limits, and avoiding a slowdown or gradual decline.


Rage Against Settling: Do not settle into a comfortable existence. Instead, embrace risk, adventure, and daring to avoid the slow goodnight into a comfortable but unfulfilling life.


Stay Hungry: The hunger to grow and be more, to live an uncomfortable life, is crucial. It is important to stay hungry and continue to seek growth and improvement.


Seek Growth and Adventure: Embrace life with a spirit of risk, adventure, and daring. Do not go gently into a comfortable existence but instead rage against settling and embrace the uncomfortable journey of growth and discovery.

BEST MOMENTS

"If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much damn space."

"The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and where hope goes to die."

"Old age should burn and rave at close of day. Rage! Rage against the dying of the light."

"Going gentle into that good night is Thomas's magnificent call to life, to risk, adventure and daring."

"Stay uncomfortable every single day."

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 shares insights and reflections on the importance of avoiding the comfort zone in life and business. Drawing from his own experiences and wisdom gained over 25 years in the industry, Neil emphasises the need to push boundaries, challenge oneself, and stay uncomfortable to continue growing and thriving. The episode serves as a motivational call to action for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business to keep moving forward, stay hungry for growth, and never settle for a comfortable existence.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Avoid the Comfort Zone: The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and hope goes to die. It is important to push towards the edge and stay uncomfortable every single day.
</li>
<li>
Keep Moving: It is essential to keep moving, pushing against perceived limits, and avoiding a slowdown or gradual decline.
</li>
<li>
Rage Against Settling: Do not settle into a comfortable existence. Instead, embrace risk, adventure, and daring to avoid the slow goodnight into a comfortable but unfulfilling life.
</li>
<li>
Stay Hungry: The hunger to grow and be more, to live an uncomfortable life, is crucial. It is important to stay hungry and continue to seek growth and improvement.
</li>
<li>
Seek Growth and Adventure: Embrace life with a spirit of risk, adventure, and daring. Do not go gently into a comfortable existence but instead rage against settling and embrace the uncomfortable journey of growth and discovery.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much damn space."
"The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and where hope goes to die."
"Old age should burn and rave at close of day. Rage! Rage against the dying of the light."
"Going gentle into that good night is Thomas's magnificent call to life, to risk, adventure and daring."
"Stay uncomfortable every single day."
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!

Death by Comfort Zone

Neil emphasises the importance of taking action and actively pursuing one's goals, rather than waiting for success to come by chance. Neil uses the analogy of a man waiting for a roast duck to fly into his mouth to illustrate the concept of not leaving things to chance. He encourages listeners to define their goals clearly, know what they want, and take deliberate steps towards achieving them. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Don't wait for success to happen by chance: The old Chinese saying mentioned in the podcast emphasises the importance of taking action and not relying on luck or chance to achieve your goals.


Define your goals clearly: Many people lack well-defined and visualised goals, which hinders their progress. It's crucial to know exactly what you want to achieve in order to work towards it effectively.


Effort is essential for success: Success requires effort, just like successful hunting demands effort. Those who are willing to put in the work are more likely to achieve their dreams compared to those who wait for things to happen by chance.


Take daily steps towards your goals: Consistent effort and daily pursuit of your goals are key to achieving success. By actively working towards your goals every day, you increase your chances of success.


Share your progress and seek help: The podcast encourages listeners to share their goals and progress. Seeking help and sharing knowledge can be beneficial in achieving your goals and overcoming obstacles.

BEST MOMENTS

"Don't leave it to chance ever... get out there, get after it and make it happen."

"If you ask them what happiness looks like to them... they haven't got a clue."

"Find out what your duck actually looks like... go get your duck, don't wait for it to happen by chance." 

"Success demands effort... successful hunting demands effort."

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 emphasises the importance of taking action and actively pursuing one's goals, rather than waiting for success to come by chance. Neil uses the analogy of a man waiting for a roast duck to fly into his mouth to illustrate the concept of not leaving things to chance. He encourages listeners to define their goals clearly, know what they want, and take deliberate steps towards achieving them. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Don't wait for success to happen by chance: The old Chinese saying mentioned in the podcast emphasises the importance of taking action and not relying on luck or chance to achieve your goals.
</li>
<li>
Define your goals clearly: Many people lack well-defined and visualised goals, which hinders their progress. It's crucial to know exactly what you want to achieve in order to work towards it effectively.
</li>
<li>
Effort is essential for success: Success requires effort, just like successful hunting demands effort. Those who are willing to put in the work are more likely to achieve their dreams compared to those who wait for things to happen by chance.
</li>
<li>
Take daily steps towards your goals: Consistent effort and daily pursuit of your goals are key to achieving success. By actively working towards your goals every day, you increase your chances of success.
</li>
<li>
Share your progress and seek help: The podcast encourages listeners to share their goals and progress. Seeking help and sharing knowledge can be beneficial in achieving your goals and overcoming obstacles.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"Don't leave it to chance ever... get out there, get after it and make it happen."
"If you ask them what happiness looks like to them... they haven't got a clue."
"Find out what your duck actually looks like... go get your duck, don't wait for it to happen by chance." 
"Success demands effort... successful hunting demands effort."
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 Flying Roast Duck Myth

Neil shares valuable insights and advice for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business. He emphasises the benefits and challenges of being your own boss, highlighting the freedom and responsibility that come with it. Neil discusses the importance of defining your ideal clients, setting pricing strategies, and diversifying income streams to ensure financial stability. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


The tutoring, teaching, and coaching business offers the freedom to decide how to spend your days, who to work with, and how much to earn.


Responsibility in running your own business includes making decisions on pricing, scheduling, and client selection.


Cultivating multiple streams of income is crucial to ensure financial stability and success in the tutoring business.


It is important to continuously innovate and explore new ways to grow your tutoring business, such as creating products or offering additional services.


Despite the challenges and responsibilities, running a tutoring business can be a fair trade-off for the freedom and control it provides.

BEST MOMENTS

"For me, especially, I'm probably unemployable after working for myself for a quarter of a century." 

"Remember don't deal with tossers and enjoy your life. Those two golden rules DDWT and don't do miserable making things."

"There are no victims out there, guys. They're all awakening heroes. They're not who they've been told they are." 

"Remember guys when you work for yourself if you're not working you're probably not earning."



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 shares valuable insights and advice for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business. He emphasises the benefits and challenges of being your own boss, highlighting the freedom and responsibility that come with it. Neil discusses the importance of defining your ideal clients, setting pricing strategies, and diversifying income streams to ensure financial stability. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
The tutoring, teaching, and coaching business offers the freedom to decide how to spend your days, who to work with, and how much to earn.
</li>
<li>
Responsibility in running your own business includes making decisions on pricing, scheduling, and client selection.
</li>
<li>
Cultivating multiple streams of income is crucial to ensure financial stability and success in the tutoring business.
</li>
<li>
It is important to continuously innovate and explore new ways to grow your tutoring business, such as creating products or offering additional services.
</li>
<li>
Despite the challenges and responsibilities, running a tutoring business can be a fair trade-off for the freedom and control it provides.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"For me, especially, I'm probably unemployable after working for myself for a quarter of a century." 
"Remember don't deal with tossers and enjoy your life. Those two golden rules DDWT and don't do miserable making things."
"There are no victims out there, guys. They're all awakening heroes. They're not who they've been told they are." 
"Remember guys when you work for yourself if you're not working you're probably not earning."
 
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!

Boo, Holidays

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