1:1 Online teaching won't make you rich...but THIS will.

[@alexgranzow]

I was surprised that you made this career choice but now that I think of it, you are moving in this direction does make sense to me. I am working on finding more 1-on-1 students but I would like to do digital services and teaching other educators in the future. Happy birthday to you, also!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Im still going to be in the online teaching space but I will slowly end my 1:1 classes to focus more on coaching teachers to really step into bigger things. :) Thanks for the birthday wishes :)

[@deliaalberts2692]

Stoked about your decision Tim. You are a business mentor, no doubt! Can't wait to learn more from you.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks so much! :) You are very kind.

[@readwithtutorkatie]

I’m teaching independently. I’m moving towards self-paced courses and even looking into making a reading course for parents that is self-paced as well.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Wow, awesome - some great ideas there.

[@kristenalmonte1110]

I would like to move into this direction. I have taught for 30 yrs. Tired of the unnecessary scrutiny on teachers. It is now social work.

[@KristensClassroom]

Loved this chat! Sorry to miss it live, but happy to catch up on it! :)

[@KristensClassroom]

I filmed a vlog last week of attempting 9-5 classes online and forgot how incredibly tiring it is not only on your body - but on your voice!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Wow- that's a ton! Definitely exhausting!

[@nannetteashenk1308]

Sorry I missed the live, but wow! So happy for you. I'm one to be frozen in the one-on-one. Beyond burnt out, but no idea how to move from this. LOVE my students though, but seven years of one-on-one is good, I'd love to figure out my actual niche to move towards life goals.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thank you! Start working on your passion and think about what you can offer, through your own journey / life / experiences.

[@nannetteashenk1308]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 I think I know what that is, but I don’t know where to go with it.

[@lanalouw9579]

Safe travels...planning to just to it!! Starting where you started in 2017/8.😊

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Nice! Are you with a company still?

[@lanalouw9579]

@onlineteacherdude1284 Starting to obtain my Tefl certification now...I have been watching various you tube post about online teaching to give me a broad picture about the various platforms you can teach on and all the tips that's being shared... I was not aware that you can go solo and it sounds appealing ....but I presume that by first joining a company like Vip kids etc gives you the necessary experience. ? Ps ...love Thailand...worked for an airline and did wonderful shopping in Bangkok :)

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

I love how you dream big and you go for it!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

I try!! I hope that inspires people too. We can do hard and scary things :)

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 yes we can. And it just makes sense that you’ve kind of “outgrown” teaching one on one, … you’re out in front taking the lead. Best wishes!

[@katfishjohn]

Very inspiring. All good things come around like that. I am ready to stop the 1:1 online gig too. I have no idea how to do that though.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks for watching!! Stay tuned for more info to help you.

[@jfdavis86]

Super excited to follow you into this new chapter! 🎉

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thank you so much!!

[@WeDidntExpectthis]

You made me laugh when you said you sold 79 courses before you even created any of your product - love the honesty! What a great idea not to waste the time til you knew for sure it would work. Reminds me of when I imported 300 kilos of premium green coffee beans and imported a coffee roaster to Australia before I had ever even roasted one bean. Just knew I wanted to do something different. Now we are in Mexico and I've tried a few ideas that haven't worked. I have never taught English and it doesn't thrill me 🤣, but I need to do something and think I'd be at least ok at it. Questions: Do you think buying an online subscription for curriculums (like Lernaling) is a good idea for someone who doesn't know where to begin? And Lernaling appears to be geared to children rather than adults - is there an adult online site for curriculums? And lastly, is it possible to go independent to begin with and skip working for an online platform, or do you not suggest this right away? You are amazing Tim! I will probably buy a monthly subscription to Koala Go and will definitely do it through your link when I am ready (didn't see a link of yours for Koala Go, but your name shows up as an option to tick at the checkout point). Thanks!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi, yes selling before you create the course is a great way to validate it before investing in the time to create the lessons, etc.. Yes, online subscriptions for lessons is a great idea if creating your own is not something you want to do. There is also Off2Class and Crystal Clear have lessons geared towards adults. I think a company is a great way to start but if you are ready, going solo is the way to go. I have a webinar you can watch about this if interested. Just shoot me an email [e-mail]. Yes, I have a link for Koala and Classin, just email me :) Thanks again!

[@mikaylaschroeder6629]

Great questions! I'm curious too. Hopefully Tim responds. I just found his channel and I've been binging.😅

[@janjensen2048]

Thank you so much for this honest assessment. You are so helpful

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You're most welcome, thanks for watching!

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

I’m teaching English at a high school in Japan which is an interesting experience. I considered starting teaching online, but it seems the market is saturated. Investigating options for remote, online work now in preparation for leaving Japan in the future.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Ignore the noise, there is no such thing as saturation - go for what you want and you will get out of it what you put into it.

[@OlayinkaAdekoya-u1o]

How do I begin the journey of teaching online

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thats a huge question to answer :) I have a free course, lots of info on my website, companies to apply to, TEFL courses to get, a program to help you go independent and many many videos here. It really depends on so many factors and its impossible to answer here in a reply on youtube.

[@dlswebsolutions]

Thank you Tim! Love this episode!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks for watching!!

[@dlswebsolutions]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 love this new direction you're taking.

[@Caoimhino-n4e]

Thank you Tim!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Youre welcome!

[@alanaa6018]

Thanks for the encouragement.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

You;re welcome!

[@OnlineTeachersClub]

Great Video, Keep on killing it!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks so much Frazer!

[@ace2044]

Thanks Tim you're the best!

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks for watching!!

[@OlayinkaAdekoya-u1o]

I am a teacher admiring to teach online but I haven't started

[@desertinutah]

I'm retired and living on social security (at the poverty line). I don't need to get "rich;" I just need about $700 per month. 😏 I haven't gone online yet but have a Bachelors from U. C. Berkeley and a Masters from the University of Utah. I need some more income pretty quick. Appreciate any info. Exactly how do I do that? There really wasn't much in the video.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

What are you looking for? An online teaching job? I have tons of videos and resources on my website for that.

[@Littlebluhenva]

I went back to the states got burned out teaching, now work as a temporary agency worker for tech industry and indoor events like wholistic Dr. seminars at hotels and spas. Miss traveling overseas. Oh its Lorraine, slowly starting my VA online service learning about AI.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Hi Lorraine, oh you left Chiang Mai? Good luck with your VA stuff.

[@Littlebluhenva]

@onlineteacherdude1284 yes I got bored of being a teacher n came back to legalize my llc

[@margrethbernadine7902]

Hi to all, it took alot of time to incaraging me and to motivate my self to actually speak to someone. I did my Tefl/TESOL certificate. But I IAM stuck because I do not how to move foward

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Where are you stuck?

[@annelizemeyer1271]

I need the link about Twenix teaching please

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

its in the video description: onlineteacherdude.com/twenix

[@lingthegreat]

I do feel undervalued, underpaid, and stuck in a rut with a company.

[@QuintonHayne]

I would love sell my own brand and not work for a company the prospect is scary

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Of course it's scary!!! That's the place you know it's the right move to make. Scary is good. Don't let it consume you. Make the decision and start to take action. I hope I can help you in the future with this.

[@QuintonHayne]

Hello from South Africa and I teach one to one classes

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Thanks for being here!

[@robertmr.freeburg3739]

I have mixed feelings. My wife and I have successfully built our online classes. 320 lessons on average taught per month. Plus we make our own curriculum. I am so proud of what we’ve done. Yet…it is a MASSIVE time suck. And let’s face it…AI avatars will likely replace our jobs in 2 years. My wife and I must evolve and pivot.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Well I don’t think we will be replaced that quickly. But it is always good to build other things on the side. Good job on your success!

[@Caoimhino-n4e]

I teach 300-360 classes per month - not sustainable for me long term

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Fair enough, that is a lot! Whats your plan next?

[@robertmr.freeburg3739]

Yes. That is the pace my wife does with classes, while I build customized curriculum. We are very successful at it. And I prefer our curriculum and visuals over any premade curriculum. But it’s grueling. We’d really need to master AI and video production to clone my wife to do automated virtual lessons.

[@Caoimhino-n4e]

@@onlineteacherdude1284 your starter course Tim!

[@danielvillarreal6610]

Is that a yellow octopus on the chair behind you?

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

YES, it is :)

[@shimas34]

Is Nevys good.

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

What is Nevys?

[@dlswebsolutions]

You don't need to bathe your kitty! ❤

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Ahaha, once in a while won't hurt her :) But I agree with you.

[@dlswebsolutions]

@onlineteacherdude1284 yes! Once in a while won't hurt her at all 😍

[@shimas34]

❤❤❤

[@shimas34]

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[@shimas34]

I am going to teach migrants to north America.