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The Teacher Zone

by Chris Bates and Tyler Marolf

The Teacher Zone with Chris and Tyler is a podcast dedicated to lesson and class business owners, directors and managers. If you are wanting to grow your private lesson or group class business or education based charitable organization, our show is here to help. We feature some of the best and brightest minds in Education and Business. Chris and Tyler are not only fellow learning business owners, they have also created the only whole system for our industry called TeacherZone.com.

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Episodes

  1. Reignite your lessons and classes

    Re-Ignite Your Lesson and Class Business Are you ready for a reboot? Are you ready to grow again and re-ignite your business? You don't need a pandemic or New Years to re-ignite... NOW is always to good time to get out of old thinking and grow! The FIVE Re’s You are already AMAZING let’s REMEMBER...

  2. Stir it up in your lesson and class business!

    In this episode of The Teacher Zone with Chris and Tyler they review the concept of stirring things up to keep things exciting and fresh for staff and students even while you have repeatable systems. There are many great examples of this as noted in "Decoding Greatness" by Ron Friedman including...

  3. Using Storytelling to Set Expectations for New Student Families

    In this episode of The Teacher Zone with Chris and Tyler they interview John Kozicki of Michigan Rock School and go more granular regarding the four types of characters we all play in our learning businesses. John explores role playing to help with messaging in sales and marketing to highlight…

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  4. Your Students are the Hero's in your Class and Lesson Business!

    In this episode of The Teacher Zone with Chris and Tyler they have special Guest Brad Alexander from Clarity Creative (www.clarityalwayswins.com). We've been exploring the four types of characters we all play in our lives and how to apply those in your business. 1. Victim 2. Villain 3. Hero 4....

  5. GUIDE ON A MISSION

    In this episode of The Teacher Zone with Chris and Tyler they explore the four types of characters we all play in our lives and how to apply those as a Guide to your Teachers and for them to convey to your students. 1. Victim 2. Villain 3. Hero 4. Guide We believe you are an amazing Hero on a...

  6. HERO ON A MISSION

    In this episode of The Teacher Zone with Chris and Tyler they explore the four types of characters we all play in our lives through Donald Miller's book "Hero on a Mission". 1. Victim 2. Villain 3. Hero 4. Guide We believe you are an amazing Hero on a Mission for your business and also a Guide…

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  7. The Transformation Framework Part 4 - TRANSFORM

    Part 4 of 4 on the Transformation Framework with Chris and Tyler. This is the Transform episode. In this episode they explore team members that are involved in implementing the most important “Transformation” strategy to ensure you are changing lives as you set out to do when you began your...

  8. The Transformation Framework Part 3 - DELIVER

    Part 3 of 4 on the Transformation Framework with Chris and Tyler. This is the Deliver episode. In this episode they explore team members that are involved in implementing a strong “Deliver” strategy to make the case or “proof” to customers that you are giving what you promised.

  9. The Transformation Framework Part 2 - CONVERT

    Part 2 of 4 on the Transformation Framework with Chris and Tyler. This is the Convert episode. In this episode they explore team members that are involved in implementing a strong "Convert" strategy to take new Students from a prospect to a customer.

  10. The Transformation Framework Part 1 - ATTRACT

    Part 1 of 4 on the Transformation Framework with Chris and Tyler. This is the Attract episode. In this episode they explore team members that are involved in implementing a strong "Attract" strategy.

  11. Build Your Team and Let Them Build Your Business

    Chris and Tyler talk about the framework that is Transformational Leadership.

  12. The Importance of Delegating In Your Business

    True life story!! Robbie tells all about a horrible motorcycle accident causing him to have to delegate everything in his business instantly. We talk about how we don't have to wait on tragedy to learn to start delegating NOW!

  13. 7 Things We Wish We Knew Part 1

    Chris and Tyler Discuss the 7 things they wish they had known when they were starting their companies.

  14. From Chaos To Culture Episode 5 - Building Culture

    Live are being changed. A community is being built. People cannot wait to be a part of what we are doing!

  15. From Chaos To Culture Episode 4 - Fueling Growth

    We're no longer just teaching lessons. We own the fact that we are thriving business owners!

  16. From Chaos To Culture Episode 3 - Engagement

    This is where the lights come on and we remember why we started a lesson business to begin with!

  17. From Chaos To Culture Episode 2 - Getting Organized

    Once you understand the chaos in your business you are now ready to get organized! Chris and Tyler discuss how to get organized and the benefits of implementing the right systems so you can move on to stage 3!

  18. From Chaos to Culture Episode 1 - Chaos

    Chris and Tyler discuss the first stage of the series, Chaos to Culture which is chaos. We can't avoid it or go around it but there things we can do to to get out of it!

  19. Chaos To Culture Podcast Series

    Chris and Tyler talk about the touch points of their upcoming series Chaos To Culture and the 5 stages of growth a lesson business must grow through.

  20. The 6 Drivers Of Studio Growth - A Guide To Live By - Featuring Special Guest Daniel Patterson

    Chris and Tyler have their special guest and owner of GrowYourMusicStudio.com, Daniel Patterson, on the show to discuss the 6 drivers of studio growth every business owner should know and live.

  21. Ignoring The Obvious? Time to Shine a Light on the Rest of Your Business.

    We're all working on something to make our business's better but are we ignoring anything important?

  22. Customers and Staff Pushing You Around? Not Anymore.

    Find out how to create the business culture that you've always dreamed of with your staff and customers.

  23. Why Aren't You Growing? Solution Inside!

    Chris and Tyler Go deep on the the fear we all get when its time to implement change so our business's can grow again! Tune in for the solutions we all need to hear including some real life current issues we're tackling now at our own music school.

  24. Make Up Lessons SOLVED!

    Chris and Tyler discuss the different strategies the lesson business space utilizes. Tune in for some solid solutions!

  25. Special Guest Tim Topham - Creativity In Your Lesson Business

    Tim Topham drops in to TeacherZone headquarters to talk about creativity in our lesson business's and inside the lessons themselves!

  26. A Look Inside Of A Growing Music School - Special Guest

    Special Guest and owner of Rockdale Music in PA joins Tyler to discuss how new systems at his lesson business have changed everything!

  27. How To Start A Podcast For Your Business

    Live at Winter NAMM 2019 Chris and Tyler were asked to speak at NAMM University on How to Start a Podcast! If you've been waiting start one here you go!

  28. Bringing Joy Back To Learning

    In this episode we have special guest Roger Chow who is a career public educator and administrator (former Curriculum Director for Tacoma Schools, Literacy Director for Denver Schools, Executive Director of Secondary Education in Pueblo). In this episode Roger talks about the best way to promote...

  29. Leadership, Purpose, Love, And Dedication - Special Guest and Former Navy SEAL - Jeff Nichols

    A very special guest and episode dedicated to all of our teachers and school owners out there. Current Exercise Physiologist, Mentor, Teacher, Entrepreneur and former Navy SEAL, Jeff Nichols, shares his experience with purpose, love, mentorship, drive and more on todays episode. Jeff sheds an...

  30. Pricing

    Special guest Danny Thomspson joins us again for a talk on different ways to approach pricing in our lesson business's.

  31. No More Excuses

    Chris and Tyler along with special guest, Danny Thompson from MLBA talk about solutions and action instead of excuses and paralysis within your business.

  32. Crushing 2019 Together!

    Chris and Tyler review 2018 stats at Los Rios Rock School and discuss Big Hairy Audacious Goals for 2019!

  33. Creating Powerful Moments In Your Lesson Business

    Chris and Tyler discuss how they create powerful moments and trust within their lesson business.

  34. Independent Contractors VS Employees - Special Guest Holly Stam

    In this podcast Chris and Tyler interview employment law expert Holly Stamm on best practices in our lesson businesses. Have you been wondering if you should hire employees or independent contractors? This episode will help you decide.

  35. Are You Teaching or Mentoring?

    Chris and Tyler go big on the topic of teaching vs mentoring. An episode you dont want to miss!

  36. Creating an Amazing Performance Program

    The Big Why at Los Rios Rock School (An in depth look into a premier performance program) At Los Rios Rock School we have built our renown Live program over the last nine years step by step. Now we help hundreds of students play 250+ songs at over dozen professional venues per year. For more...

  37. Epic Business Growth Tip - Leaders in your Community

    Chris and Tyler Podcast on site at Summer NAMM 2018! They jump into the topic of identifying and creating relationships with the leaders in your community to help your business thrive even more than before! Special guest Warren Huart from Produce like a pro and special mention of Chris Bates...

  38. How To Eliminate Threats In Our Industry

    Chris and Tyler dig into some of the different threats within our industry and talk about how to eliminate them!

  39. Part 3 - Retention! Rosters and Staff - Creating a Business That Lasts

    Chris Bates and Tyler Marolf go deep into culture strategies that improve rentention within our business's. Learn new ways to hold on to your students and staff longer!

  40. Part 2 - Creating a Business That Lasts - Sales and Marketing

    Chris Bates and Tyler Marolf dive into the secrets of Sales and Marketing in thier very succesful performance academy and lessons studio. Hear about the road they took to get Los Rios Rock School from $300k to $900k from 2013 to 2017.

  41. Creating A Business That Lasts PART 1

    Roles and Org Charts PART 1 of 3 Creating a Lesson Business that Lasts! Our goal is that we all continue to love what we do and have the life we’ve always dreamed of. We essentially have the best “lifestyle” business imaginable. Most people are very jealous of us (if they only knew) Three part...

  42. Safety and Security in our Music Lessons and Schools

    This is a very deep podcast with a very real subject. Join Chris and Tyler on their journey through the darkest day in the history of their music school and the solutions they had in place to overcome.

  43. Top 10 Ways to Put Your Students First

    Putting Students First - Top 10 Ways Attendance (Are students showing up?) Reminders (How are we reminding them about a lesson, practice..etc.?) In Lesson (What are we doing to make sure our lessons are impactful?) Practice (How are we encouraging and monitoring practice?) Family Involvement (Are...

  44. Inspiring Young Students - KidzRock and Dave Simon

    Chris Bates is on location with Dave Simon the owner and creator of Kidz Rock, Jr. Rockerz and Dave Simons Rock School in St Louis, Missouri

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Teacher Zone with Chris and Tyler is a podcast dedicated to lesson and class business owners, directors and managers. If you are wanting to grow your private lesson or group class business or education based charitable organization, our show is here to help. We feature some of the best and brightest minds in Education and Business. Chris and Tyler are not only fellow learning business owners, they have also created the only whole system for our industry called TeacherZone.com.

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Chris Bates and Tyler Marolf

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