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- My school has made 1.5 million in 7 months. 3 school owners want part of this action.
My school has made 1.5 million in 7 months. 3 school owners want part of this action.
Three New School Owners on Board!
I'm absolutely overjoyed and blessed to announce that three aspiring school owners have taken the plunge to open their own schools. This journey has been incredible, and I am thrilled to be part of it.
Our Mission: 1000 Strong
When I started this newsletter, my goal was to help 1000 people across our great states gain access to the WIOA grant. While that remains the mission, something unexpected and wonderful happened. Many of you reached out with dreams of opening your own schools. After just 10 conversations, 3 of you said yes, and now, I find myself running a coaching program!
This is why I started this newsletter :)
New community on the Skool platform
Introducing the TSS Community
I've established a private community for our school owners on the user-friendly Skool platform. It's so straightforward that even a 42-year-old like me can navigate it! This platform is for current school owners and those aspiring to open their own online trade school. Here, everyone can share victories, secrets, tips, and best practices. My aim is to grow this community to about 30 school owners, ensuring I can provide each member with the value and support they need for success. Every school owner shares my passion for impacting lives in our community through skill trade courses. We all believe that college is not the only option and that our students can achieve a better ROI and career path. Stay tuned, as I will share their inspiring case studies in the upcoming weeks.
It's Never Too Late to Start Something New
I'm 42, and in the past four months, I've been blessed to start numerous passion projects. I invested in a writing course to share my story and journey here (how am I doing?). I launched this newsletter to spread awareness about the WIOA grant. I began a coaching program that enables anyone to open an online trade school from their home, and that led to the creation of the trade school community on Skool. If you're reading this and wondering if it's too late for you, stop right there. It's not. Some of us, like me, just took the scenic route to get where we are. There's no perfect time to start something new, so just start.
3 brave souls open their own schools
Shoutouts to Our New School Owners
For privacy reasons, I'll share their initials until I get permission to reveal more.
- Meet NR - He’s launching an online trade school in Tennessee. Already the owner of a successful dumpster rental business, NR is excited about making a difference in his community by providing more trade options.
- Meet DC - She’s opening an IT trade school in Chicago. A successful Data Engineer who took IT courses herself, DC is passionate about getting more women into tech and raising awareness about trade schools as a viable option.
- Meet Another DC - He's doing what I’m doing in Texas, but far enough away that we won't step on each other's toes. A successful broker in various areas, DC is eager to help the younger generation get into much-needed trades.
Year to Date state for my school. Join us.
A Heartfelt Thank You
I can’t thank every single one of you enough for reading and sharing my journey. We all face challenges in life we can’t control, and it means a lot that you spend a few minutes with me. Writing has become my newfound hobby, and the joy it brings me is the greatest gift. It's a powerful tool that has opened so many doors.
One Last Thing – Help Me Stay in Touch
Please give me a simple reply. Many emails have been changing, and these newsletters are ending up in junk/spam folders. A simple reply introducing yourself or asking a question will help fix this. I promise to do my best to answer every single email.
Until Next Time
Control what YOU can control, take action, and don’t forget to smile.
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Best,
The WIOA Grant Whisperer
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