Highlights

• About Mark (01:05).
• What the word “teacherpreneur” means to Mark (03:41).
• Martine explains that no one is expected to be a teacherpreneur - being a teacher is a huge job - this is an approach that might suit some (04:19).
• How Mark developed his portfolio career (05:23).
• How being a teacherpreneur is an alternative career direction in education (06:34).
• Examples of “dipping your toe in the water” of being a teacherpreneur (07:58).
• Working with others to recognise your unique skills and systems (08:45).
• Solving problems for others could be a product or service (10:45).
• A word of caution if you are an employed person (11:53).
• Martine and Mark’s experience of being employed and stepping into “teacherpreneur-ism” (!)(12:47).
• The challenges teachepreneurs can face (15:23).
• Mark’s approach to managing time (18:18).
• The importance of using a calendar as part of your productivity toolkit (21:22).
• Parkinson’s Law (23:00).
• Martine’s summer break exercise routine (23:27).
• Top tips for teachers considering starting a side hustle (24:12).
• Solving problems through your side hustle (28:20).
• The aspirin and vitamin concept (29:08).
• About Mark’s podcast - Education on Fire (30:47).
• Where to find Mark online (32:58).

Wrap Up

(33:20)

Thanks for tuning in. Do check out Mark’s podcast, Education on Fire, and also pop into The Teaching Space Community to discuss the episode.

Helpful Links

• Mark’s podcast, Education on Fire
• Teachers Pay Teachers
• Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Teacher Work Week