In Episode 332 of The Tutor Podcast, Neil shares his insights on how he manages multiple businesses and stays organised. He talks about the importance of writing things down to free up mental space and increase clarity. Neil encourages listeners to reflect on their lives, examine what works and what doesn't, and share their discoveries with him. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Focus on writing down goals and plans to achieve them, as writing helps with clarity and precision.


Implement a daily activity plan by breaking down long-term goals into actionable steps.


Utilise pen and paper for writing to engage different thought processes and retain more information.


Take time to reflect and write about personal thoughts and ideas for better understanding and self-improvement.


Stay accountable by reviewing progress regularly and making adjustments to stay on track towards goals.

BEST MOMENTS

"I just take time every day to look at all the things that the group asked me about. About relationships, the relationships with my friends, my family, my son." 

"Brains is for having ideas with, not for keeping things in." 

"Just write it down, block the time out, take the action." 

"The unexamined life is not worth living."

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!

In Episode 332 of The Tutor Podcast, Neil shares his insights on how he manages multiple businesses and stays organised. He talks about the importance of writing things down to free up mental space and increase clarity. Neil encourages listeners to reflect on their lives, examine what works and what doesn't, and share their discoveries with him. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Focus on writing down goals and plans to achieve them, as writing helps with clarity and precision.
</li>
<li>
Implement a daily activity plan by breaking down long-term goals into actionable steps.
</li>
<li>
Utilise pen and paper for writing to engage different thought processes and retain more information.
</li>
<li>
Take time to reflect and write about personal thoughts and ideas for better understanding and self-improvement.
</li>
<li>
Stay accountable by reviewing progress regularly and making adjustments to stay on track towards goals.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"I just take time every day to look at all the things that the group asked me about. About relationships, the relationships with my friends, my family, my son." 
"Brains is for having ideas with, not for keeping things in." 
"Just write it down, block the time out, take the action." 
"The unexamined life is not worth living."
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

Thinking With Your Hands

Neil addresses the common struggle many tutors face when it comes to charging for their services. Through a personal anecdote about a friend returning to tutoring after illness, Neil shares the psychological barriers that prevent tutors from valuing their own worth. He emphasises the importance of charging fair prices for the expertise and help provided, highlighting how perceived value influences client commitment and outcomes. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Value Your Time and Skills: Your time is valuable, and it is essential to charge for your tutoring services to reflect the value of your skills and expertise.


Perceived Value: Charging a fair price for your services creates a perceived value for your students, motivating them to show up and engage fully in the learning process.


Get Over Guilt: It is not immoral or dishonest to get paid for doing what you love and are good at. Embrace the idea of being compensated for your expertise and help.


Fair Exchange: Offering your knowledge and experience at a fair price to willing buyers is a moral obligation. It is wrong to withhold help from someone who is seeking it.


Silent Applause: The money you earn from your tutoring services is a silent applause for a job well done. It signifies appreciation for your support, skills, and dedication to helping others.

BEST MOMENTS

"My friend is an excellent teacher who loves to teach. She always has been in love with her subject, loves the kids, loves the job. And that's really the crux of the problem."

"Making money from doing something you enjoy and that you're really good at is not immoral. It's not dishonest. It's not something to be ashamed of."

"Your price is high enough and people will assume that it must be special in some way. If it wasn't special, if it wasn't worth so much, why would they be asking so much for it?"

"I think it's truly morally wrong to be able to help someone but decline to do so at fair exchange."

"You are worth every penny of your fees, pet. That money is the silent applause for a job well done. It's an appreciation of your help, your support, your skills."

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 addresses the common struggle many tutors face when it comes to charging for their services. Through a personal anecdote about a friend returning to tutoring after illness, Neil shares the psychological barriers that prevent tutors from valuing their own worth. He emphasises the importance of charging fair prices for the expertise and help provided, highlighting how perceived value influences client commitment and outcomes. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Value Your Time and Skills: Your time is valuable, and it is essential to charge for your tutoring services to reflect the value of your skills and expertise.
</li>
<li>
Perceived Value: Charging a fair price for your services creates a perceived value for your students, motivating them to show up and engage fully in the learning process.
</li>
<li>
Get Over Guilt: It is not immoral or dishonest to get paid for doing what you love and are good at. Embrace the idea of being compensated for your expertise and help.
</li>
<li>
Fair Exchange: Offering your knowledge and experience at a fair price to willing buyers is a moral obligation. It is wrong to withhold help from someone who is seeking it.
</li>
<li>
Silent Applause: The money you earn from your tutoring services is a silent applause for a job well done. It signifies appreciation for your support, skills, and dedication to helping others.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"My friend is an excellent teacher who loves to teach. She always has been in love with her subject, loves the kids, loves the job. And that's really the crux of the problem."
"Making money from doing something you enjoy and that you're really good at is not immoral. It's not dishonest. It's not something to be ashamed of."
"Your price is high enough and people will assume that it must be special in some way. If it wasn't special, if it wasn't worth so much, why would they be asking so much for it?"
"I think it's truly morally wrong to be able to help someone but decline to do so at fair exchange."
"You are worth every penny of your fees, pet. That money is the silent applause for a job well done. It's an appreciation of your help, your support, your skills."
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!

Money and Morality

Join Neil as he discusses the importance of leveraging other people's resources to grow and succeed in business. Neil shares his personal journey of starting as a solo tutor and gradually realising the limitations of working alone. Through anecdotes and insights, Neil highlights the significance of collaboration, delegation, and reciprocity in building a thriving tutoring or teaching business. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to embrace the "who, not how" mindset and seek out opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Utilise Other People's Resources: Leverage other people's money, knowledge, skills, energy, and networks to grow and succeed in business


Delegate and Outsource: Recognise the value of delegating tasks to others, whether it's maintenance, design work, or other responsibilities, to focus on what truly matters and maximise efficiency


Win-Win Collaborations: Emphasise the significance of creating mutually beneficial relationships where all parties involved benefit, ensuring long-term success and positive outcomes.


Continuous Learning and Growth: Constantly seek opportunities for growth, learning, and earning even while asleep, you should always be evolving and expanding your business.


Teamwork and Support: Build a team of professionals and experts in various fields to support and enhance business operations, and utilise the power of collaboration.

BEST MOMENTS

"Someone once told me, if you can't figure out a way to get paid while you're asleep, you always have to work. And that pretty much floored me."

"Can you grow, learn and earn whilst you sleep? That's the question I really want to ask you today. Can you do that? Can you make money? Can you learn and earn whilst you're asleep?" 

"The bitter truth is guys, that as nice as it sounds to be a solopreneur, it's very very hard to do it alone." 

"I'm all in favour of hustle, grind and hard work. It's what I do. And it works for me and it works for you, no doubt." 

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!

Join Neil as he discusses the importance of leveraging other people's resources to grow and succeed in business. Neil shares his personal journey of starting as a solo tutor and gradually realising the limitations of working alone. Through anecdotes and insights, Neil highlights the significance of collaboration, delegation, and reciprocity in building a thriving tutoring or teaching business. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to embrace the "who, not how" mindset and seek out opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Utilise Other People's Resources: Leverage other people's money, knowledge, skills, energy, and networks to grow and succeed in business
</li>
<li>
Delegate and Outsource: Recognise the value of delegating tasks to others, whether it's maintenance, design work, or other responsibilities, to focus on what truly matters and maximise efficiency
</li>
<li>
Win-Win Collaborations: Emphasise the significance of creating mutually beneficial relationships where all parties involved benefit, ensuring long-term success and positive outcomes.
</li>
<li>
Continuous Learning and Growth: Constantly seek opportunities for growth, learning, and earning even while asleep, you should always be evolving and expanding your business.
</li>
<li>
Teamwork and Support: Build a team of professionals and experts in various fields to support and enhance business operations, and utilise the power of collaboration.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"Someone once told me, if you can't figure out a way to get paid while you're asleep, you always have to work. And that pretty much floored me."
"Can you grow, learn and earn whilst you sleep? That's the question I really want to ask you today. Can you do that? Can you make money? Can you learn and earn whilst you're asleep?" 
"The bitter truth is guys, that as nice as it sounds to be a solopreneur, it's very very hard to do it alone." 
"I'm all in favour of hustle, grind and hard work. It's what I do. And it works for me and it works for you, no doubt." 
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!

OPM, OPE, OPK, OPN, OMG!

In this episode, Neil explores the concept of "sticking to your knitting" and the power of staying put in what works. Drawing from personal experiences and insights gained over 25 years in business, Neil emphasises the importance of consistency and daily effort in achieving success. He shares anecdotes about his own journey, including a pivotal moment with a mentor that redirected his focus back to his passion for teaching guitar. Neil highlights the dangers of becoming complacent after reaching a goal and stresses the need to continue improving and challenging oneself. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Stick to what works: It is important to continue doing what works for you, even if it becomes routine or boring. Success can easily slip away if you stop doing what made you successful in the first place.


Consistency is key: Doing something every single day, no matter how small, can lead to significant progress over time. Consistency in your actions can help you achieve your goals and maintain success.


Avoid complacency: Comfort can be dangerous, especially when you become too comfortable in your success. It is essential to keep pushing yourself, setting new goals, and challenging yourself to avoid becoming stagnant.


Set bigger goals: Instead of just reaching a target, consider setting bigger and more challenging goals. This can help you stay motivated and continue to grow in your endeavours.


Learn from past mistakes: Reflect on past experiences where you may have veered off course or lost momentum. Use these lessons to stay focused on what works for you and avoid repeating the same mistakes.

BEST MOMENTS

"There's no amount of money worth being miserable for." 

"Stick to your knitting. It's such a cosy, homely phrase, isn't it?" 

"Do something every single day. Call it relentless, call it discipline, call it diligence."

"Stick to your knitting and allow the results to compound up over time. It works for me and it works for you." 

"This is how water cuts through rock. Just drip, drip, drip." 

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!

In this episode, Neil explores the concept of "sticking to your knitting" and the power of staying put in what works. Drawing from personal experiences and insights gained over 25 years in business, Neil emphasises the importance of consistency and daily effort in achieving success. He shares anecdotes about his own journey, including a pivotal moment with a mentor that redirected his focus back to his passion for teaching guitar. Neil highlights the dangers of becoming complacent after reaching a goal and stresses the need to continue improving and challenging oneself. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>
Stick to what works: It is important to continue doing what works for you, even if it becomes routine or boring. Success can easily slip away if you stop doing what made you successful in the first place.
</li>
<li>
Consistency is key: Doing something every single day, no matter how small, can lead to significant progress over time. Consistency in your actions can help you achieve your goals and maintain success.
</li>
<li>
Avoid complacency: Comfort can be dangerous, especially when you become too comfortable in your success. It is essential to keep pushing yourself, setting new goals, and challenging yourself to avoid becoming stagnant.
</li>
<li>
Set bigger goals: Instead of just reaching a target, consider setting bigger and more challenging goals. This can help you stay motivated and continue to grow in your endeavours.
</li>
<li>
Learn from past mistakes: Reflect on past experiences where you may have veered off course or lost momentum. Use these lessons to stay focused on what works for you and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"There's no amount of money worth being miserable for." 
"Stick to your knitting. It's such a cosy, homely phrase, isn't it?" 
"Do something every single day. Call it relentless, call it discipline, call it diligence."
"Stick to your knitting and allow the results to compound up over time. It works for me and it works for you." 
"This is how water cuts through rock. Just drip, drip, drip." 
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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