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The Education Business PodcastAuthor: Claire Riley
The Education Business Podcast is for educational consultants, small education-based business owners, Edtech providers and workshop leaders focused on providing education services to schools, as well as for teachers transitioning to freelancing with an entrepreneurial business idea. Growing and scaling a business that provides a service to schools and education requires a different skillset and inside knowledge to many other entrepreneurial ventures. In this podcast Claire Riley, CEO of Classroom Secrets and host of The Teachers' Podcast, shares what it takes to market and pitch your services to this sector. Find out exactly what headteachers and teachers are looking for, and why building a personal brand matters in your marketing and how you can grow your education business. Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Katie Harrison: Journey from Classroom to CEO: Starting and Growing an Education Business
Episode 29
Sunday, 23 November, 2025
Journey from Classroom to CEO: Starting and Growing an Education Business In this episode of the Education Business Podcast, host Claire Riley speaks with Katie, the co-founder of Picture News. Katie shares her journey from teaching Key Stage 2 to starting an educational business that provides news resources for schools. The discussion covers the initial challenges of balancing a new business with raising three young children, the organic growth of Picture News through email marketing, and the division of business responsibilities with her husband. Katie also emphasises the importance of customer service, community building, and adapting business strategies based on feedback. The episode concludes with Katie sharing insights on sustaining motivation, the importance of hard work and sacrifices, and being reflective and adaptable when running an education-focused business. 00:00 Introduction to the Education Business Podcast 01:10 Meet Katie: From Teacher to Entrepreneur 02:54 Starting Picture News: The Early Days 04:16 Balancing Family and Business 09:15 Growth and Milestones 15:06 Marketing and Customer Retention Strategies 24:03 Challenges and Lessons Learned 29:50 Final Thoughts and Advice for Education Entrepreneurs 33:55 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message All About Katie: Website: www.picture-news.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kt984 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieharrisonpn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kt984See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
