Microschool & Homeschooling Business Startup Plan Part 5: Your Offer Plan
All Things Are Possible Teacher Podcast
Release Date: 10/01/2024
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Boost Enrollment with a Powerful Slideshow at Your Open House or Workshop
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info_outlineWelcome to PART 5 of our Microschool & Homeschooling Business Startup Plan series. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be diving into the exact steps you need to take to start your very own dream teacher business.
Let's get into one of the most important steps to launching your dream microschool: creating an Offer Plan.
Now, I know ‘Offer Plan’ might sound a little business-y, and maybe even a bit overwhelming at first. But here’s the thing: having a solid Offer Plan from day one is like having a roadmap that leads families straight to your door. It’s the difference between hoping families will enroll and actually getting them excited to sign up for your program.
Imagine this: you’ve put together an amazing curriculum, your classroom space is ready, and you’re so passionate about helping kids learn… but when you try to explain what makes your microschool special, or how it’ll help solve the challenges families are facing, things feel a little unclear.
That’s where having no Offer Plan can leave you stuck. You’re offering something amazing, but without clarity, it’s like trying to navigate without a map. Families might love the idea of a microschool, but they’ll have questions, concerns, and hesitations if they don’t fully understand what you’re offering them.
On the flip side, when you do have an Offer Plan, you’re able to clearly communicate the value your microschool brings, how it directly addresses the needs of families, and exactly why it’s worth their investment. Not only does this give families confidence, but it also helps you feel confident because you know exactly what you’re offering and why it matters.
So today, we’re diving into the top 5 strategies you need to create a strong Offer Plan that will get families excited and ready to enroll.
Are you ready, let’s get started.
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