63. The Business of Private Teaching - Eric Branner

Very very few pit musicians can make the pit their only source of income.  A significant number rely at least a little if not a lot on teaching their instrument, and many of them do it privately rather than in a school system.  Private teachers often neglect or get overwhelmed at the business side of things and, as we discuss, often undervalue themselves.  Today's conversation is an essential one for all teachers.

Our guest, Eric Branner, lives in Seattle, and is the CEO and co-founder of Fons, an online platform that helps private teachers of all types (music, yoga, martial arts, coaches, etc) with smooth, automated assistance such as securing timely automatic payments and scheduling.  We talk about attitude, networking, and "perceived value" when it comes to setting up or modifying your studio.  Click here for more information or to begin your free trial.

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