EP17: Why You Should Invest in Your Community & Development as an Educator-Entrepreneur

In this episode of the 7 Figure Educator Podcast, I bring together some amazing entrepreneurs from my inner circle to share with you their journeys of building their 6 and 7 figure businesses.  Join us as we uncover their transition to becoming entrepreneurs, the importance of owning your time and creating a life that aligns with your goals and values, and the power of not only curating but also paying for your environment and community. My guests share their experiences of investing in their own development, joining paid masterminds, and the power of community and proximity in achieving success - and why you should too.  Join this inspiring conversation and learn how to leverage your current skills and create your own thriving 7 figure business in the education industry!  KEY POINTS: 02:53 - Crystal’s, Jasmine’s, and Erika’s Transitions into Entrepreneurship  10:47 - Leveraging Degrees and Your Transferable Skills as an Educator  16:04 - Erika’s Real Estate Investing Journey 21:18 - Crystal's Shift from 6 Figures to 7 Figures 23:20 - The Importance of Investing in Personal Assistance and Support 28:07 - The Power of Paying for Access and Community 37:49 - How to Curate Your Environments and Community QUOTES: "I turned my mess into my mission and my mission into money." - Crystal Perkins "If you're going to put all this energy and effort into these meetings and creating these parties, why can't you put that same focus, effort, and energy into your own thing?" - Jasmine Womack "You have the ability to create the life that you want through your gifts. Don't limit it to the classroom." - Crystal Perkins "There's a difference between working in your business and working on your business." - Erika Brown  RESOURCES: Erika Brown IG | @erikabrowninvestor Crystal Perkins  IG | @thecrystalperkins Jasmine Womack IG | @thejasminewomack Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas  IG | @e_jordanthomas LinkedIn | @erica-jordan-thomas-ed-l-d-86314764  Facebook | @EJTConsultingLLC  Join 7-Figure Educator LIVE: The only 3-day event for Black educators that will your education expertise into a 7-figure education consulting business!  Join the #GetLaunchEDConsulting Facebook Group - Your hub for aspiring and seasoned education consultants. All teachers are welcome! Click here to join.  Enjoyed this episode? Like, rate, and subscribe to the 7-Figure Educator podcast!  7-Figure Educator is produced by EPYC Media Network