{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66009b14403e0d0016db411d/673b51030f9780339edf7c84?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building a tutoring business - with Caroline Bowmer","description":"<p>Today we are joined by Caroline Bowmer, who left a 15 year career in science teaching in 2019 to start her own business, Alchemy Education, an online education company.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Caroline and her team use a transformative programme of tutoring, exam technique and mindset coaching to help students to reach their potential and get their best possible GCSE and A Level exam results.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Caroline’s teaching experience and how much she loved being a teacher</li><li>How grief can make you reconsider your career path</li><li>The need for flexible working when you have a young family</li><li>How teaching isn’t a very family friendly career</li><li>Building a tutoring business as a side project</li><li>Growing her business to replace and exceed her teaching salary</li><li>Managing a team of tutors</li><li>The importance of mindset and a strong support network</li><li>Recognising your transferable skills</li><li>Leaving teaching and building a life that is more balanced and rewarding</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can find Caroline’s website here: <a href=\"https://alchemy-education.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://alchemy-education.com/</a></p><p>Say hello to Caroline on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinebowmer?utm_source=share&amp;utm_campaign=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=ios_app\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Alchem Education on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/alchemy_education_ltd/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>—--------</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ in your podcast player and recommend the podcast to other teachers you know.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow us on Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/byeteachinguk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @byeteachinguk</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://bye-teaching-uk.ck.page/ba88a683cb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up for our newsletter</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast was produced and edited by<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-elvin-83180a309/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Simon Elvin</a> - say<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-elvin-83180a309/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> hello to him over on LinkedIn</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Music by<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/artist/7B71XCHhg0Euwa6sRQEGZN?si=DvdhKuSqSL2X2qtg7TdGvg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Escape from the Giant Bubble</a> Follow them on Instagram<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/escape_from_the_giant_bubble/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @escape_from_the_giant_bubble</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Got a question you’d like answering on the podcast? Email me and let me know at <a href=\"mailto:hello@byeteaching.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@byeteaching.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Natalie Elvin"}