10 Lessons for EDUpreneurs – Learned Over 20+ Years of Entrepreneurship

Jeff GargasBlog, EDUpreneur, Innovation, Leadership, Professional Development

I’ve been doing this entrepreneurial thing for more than 20 years now. I’ve had a bunch of wins, and a WHOLE LOT of losses. I say “losses” but I’m one of those people who doesn’t really like that word. I’m with the people that say “lessons” instead. As cliche as that might be, it’s true. Every loss has been a … Read More

Managing a Side Hustle Without Burning Out: Tips for Teachers

Jeff GargasBlog, EDUcreator, EDUpreneur, Innovation, Self-Care

Educators are no strangers to juggling responsibilities—lesson plans, grading, meetings, and more. So, when it comes to starting or managing a side hustle, it can feel like there’s no room left in the day. But the truth is, with the right strategies and mindset, balancing a side hustle with your teaching career is not only possible but can also be … Read More

Should Teachers Have a Side Hustle?

Tim StephensonBlog, Innovation, Leadership, Reflect Better, Teacherpreneur

TL;DR: This post evaluates and thoroughly examines the two sides of whether teachers should have a side hustle.  Two differing scenarios are mentioned, for and against having a side hustle. Five reasons why you should start a side hustle are shared.  This is an interesting thought to reflect on because there is no easy answer, nor is there one single … Read More

6 Steps to Start Your Edupreneur Journey

Jeff GargasBlog, Innovation, Teacherpreneur

TL;DR: Using your strengths and skills as an educator to start an entrepreneurial journey. Finding your passion, planning, building a team, forgetting perfection, reflecting and adapting, and committing are 6 simple steps you can take to become an edupreneur. I’ve been saying it for quite a while now: educators make awesome entrepreneurs. You’re built for it. You’re passionate, driven, educated, … Read More