Independent Teachers Membership


The Tools & Training to Find Your Own Students & Start a Meaningful Online Teaching Business

Need Just the Online ESL Curriculum? Join the Interactive Online ESL Curriculum Membership here ->

Do 1 Or More of the Following Describe You?


  • Online ESL Teacher
  • Know More Than 1 Language
  • Love Arts & Crafts or Cooking
  • Passionate About Photography, Video, or Video Editing
  • Successful at Business or Investing
  • Interested in Home School Education
  • Picked Up Insights on Parenting or Self-Help
  • Have a Skill or Hobby Others Would Be Interested In Learning

Do you want to:


  • Live life on your terms?
  • Create financial freedom?
  • Make a meaningful impact on people’s lives?
  • Want the Steps & Support to Reach These Goals?

Then this membership is for you.

Need Just the Online ESL Curriculum? Join the Interactive Online ESL Curriculum Membership here ->

Avoid the Stress, Time, & Expense of Trying to Do It All On Your Own

When most people try to start an online business, they try to do it all on their own. They worry that they shouldn’t be spending money on the training and tools they would actually need to be successful.

They end up…


  • Wasting Days, Weeks, Years
  • Throwing Away Loads of Money Making Mistakes That Could Have Been Avoided
  • Feeling Overwhelmed and Discouraged
  • Failing Within the First Year or Two Feeling Lost & Disheartened

Now imagine…


  • Making consistent, exciting steps towards your goals
  • Knowing exactly what to do next
  • Having others to talk to who are working through the same challenges
  • Saving loads of money on expensive tools

If any of this strikes a chord with you, then I created the Independent Teachers Membership for you.

It is time to find your independence and create the life you want.

Need Just the Online ESL Curriculum? Join the Interactive Online ESL Curriculum Membership here ->

Why Would You Want to Listen to Me?


Great question. Although, since you’re here, you’ve likely already gotten to know me a bit and know that my goal is, and always will be, to be there for you.

I’m good at what I do. I’ve started three successful businesses myself related to education—including both brick & mortar and online businesses—as well as helped many others build their own successful businesses.

There are a lot of people out there who make promises about helping you build your business. Unfortunately, not many of them actually care. I do. I care about whether you’re successful or not. I care about the impact you can make in the world. I am here for you.

Be Brave


What’s Included


Tools, Training, Support

I make all of these incredible resources available inside the membership because I want you to have everything you need all in one place. I don’t want anything to get in your way of building a successful & meaningful online teaching business.

Your Own Professional Website


  • One-click professional website page templates & page sections
  • Design every aspect of your site to make it truly yours
  • Drag & drop interface
  • Connected Payment Processing
  • Powerful scheduling tools

Powerful Scheduling Tools


  • Set up your services & availability
  • Time zones are taken care of automatically
  • Offer one-off events, group classes, recurring lessons, packages, and more
  • Flexible payment processing options
Checkout Page for Your Online Teaching Business

Process Payments Your Way


  • A wide variety of payment processing options
  • No added fees
  • Loads of payment processors available including Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat, AliPay and More

Kid-Inspired ESL Curriculum


  • Get access to the entire Kid-Inspired ESL Curriculum Membership
  • Includes licensing to promote the curriculum on your site or freelance platform using pre-made promotional videos, images, handouts, and more not included with the ESL Curriculum Membership.
  • Use of the curriculum is entirely optional
  • Engaging, time-tested, teacher-loved, and kid-inspired resources
  • Learn More ->

Tutorials, Training, & Swipe Files


  • Full, training courses on building your business
  • Quick wins, tutorials, & swipe files
  • Action-focused & step-by-step
  • Learn how to find students, design your website, build and market your programs or classes, and more!

New! Interactive Online ESL Curriculum and Student Portal


  • Get access to the new student portal where you can teach students using interactive content.
  • Manage student progress.
  • Award points and fun online games for completing work in our outside of class.
  • Communicate with students directly in the platform.
  • Students can turn in homework and complete other assignments without needing to go anywhere else.

Need Just the Online ESL Curriculum? Join the Interactive Online ESL Curriculum Membership here ->

Computer Work Station for Teacher Starting an Online Teaching Business

You Won’t Believe the Amount of Value Packed into This Membership



Independent Teachers Membership

Monthly or Yearly Payments

$27.99 month / $279.99 year

Included Courses

  • Build Your Audience – How to Find Students
  • Social Media Walkthrough – Tips for Social Media & Ads
  • Build Your Platform – The Tools & Design of Your Business
  • Build Your Funnel – Find Students in Your Sleep, Scale Up Your Business & Set It on Auto-Pilot
  • How to Use Zoom for Online Teaching
  • Free Assessments That Build Trust – How to Use Assessments to Bring in New Students

Included Tools (Most Only Use 2-3 of These)

  • Your own professional website with 1-click templates
  • The Kid-Inspired ESL Curriculum Membership
  • The Interactive Online ESL Curriculum & Student Portal
  • Payment processing
  • Scheduling Software – Schedule Lessons, Sell Services, Sell Packages of Services, Same Time Scheduling
  • Course-building – Build Your Own Standalone or Hybrid Courses, Create Passive Income, Make More
  • Teacher-Association Directory – List Your Profile & Services to Make It Easier for Students to Find You Online

Need Just the Online ESL Curriculum? Join the Interactive Online ESL Curriculum Membership here ->

Just need the curriculum? Check out the Kid-Inspired ESL Curriculum Membership.

Testimonial


“I am not sure where to start, because I have so many wonderful things to say about John and about what he has created here, but perhaps I will start at the beginning.

As a passionate and dedicated online teacher, I became frustrated with all of the rules, regulations and inadequacies of working for a big company. I couldn’t really connect with the students and their families and I was unable to build lasting relationships with them. I was unable to teach the material that I believed the student needed desperately and I was unable to address the real issues that the student was struggling with. I had to follow the lesson I was given and that was that!

I started thinking… perhaps I should teach as an independent teacher.. but how would I do that? There were so many daunting aspects to this idea, where would I even start?

Joining the Independent Teachers Membership was the best thing that I ever did! Not only is his curriculum extremely well laid out and perfectly planned for every stage of the learning process, but it even offers an assessment so that I am able to identify the areas that each student needs to work on. At first I thought, “Oh no… how do I conduct an assessment?” Immediately my mind was put to ease as I discovered that John had a comprehensive series of videos to explain exactly what I needed to do.

Starting out, I was nervous and unsure of what to do, but there has NEVER been a time where John hasn’t been able to help me, where he hasn’t offered me constant guidance and support. His kind and gentle manner come through in everything that he does, from the amazing videos that he has recorded, to the emails that he sends to confirm my ideas and settle my worries.

John has helped me to develop and grow my teaching skills, how I interact with parents and the quality of what I produce. I would highly recommend John and the Independent Teachers Membership. I am creating the most amazing online teaching business and there is no way that I could have done it without him!”

— Kirsty Miller, Online ESL Teacher

F.A.Q.


How much time does it take to start my own online teaching business?


At first, I would encourage you to start easy and focus on building good routines. There are tools in the membership to help you schedule your time. You can spend as little as an hour a week, no more than a show on Netflix, and if you stick with it, over time, you will have made much more progress than you would have thought possible. You just have to keep putting one foot in front of another. You have to stop talking about doing it and do it.

What kind of teaching business can I create with the membership?


Many teachers in the membership come from an online ESL teaching background, but you can start any kind of online teaching business you’d like with the training and tools in the Independent Teachers Membership. One of the first steps inside the membership is deciding exactly who you will be teaching and what you’ll be teaching them. Most teachers start with an idea that is far too broad, like teaching English to kids, and need to spend some time pinning down a more specific audience.

Am I locked in to using only the tools in the membership?


No, you aren’t. This is your business. I’ve provided incredible tools inside the membership including your own website, payment processing, scheduling, and more to help you get up and running quickly and easily, but you can pick and choose from any of the resources in the membership depending on your needs.

Are there any additional fees for payment processing with the websites included in the membership?

There are no additional fees from the websites included with the Independent Teachers Membership. You will only incur the fees of the payment processors themselves that you choose to connect. Stripe, one of the most popular payment processing options in the world, generally charges 2.9% + 30¢. PayPal charges 3.49% + 49¢ for your local currency but 1.5% more for international currencies along with a flat fee that varies by country.

What if I sign up and realize it isn’t a good fit?


Every teacher is different and every set of circumstances is unique. I get that. That is why I offer a 14-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If you sign up and realize that it isn’t for you, you can cancel anytime in the first 14 days and I will give you a full refund. That is a big risk on my part, but I don’t want anything getting in the way of you working towards your dreams.

Will the membership help me find clients/students?


Yes! In fact, the first stage of the membership and an entire course involves building an audience of raving fans who are biting at the bit to sign up for your classes or programs! Building an audience takes time though because building trust takes time. That’s why I recommend starting with this first as it’s an ongoing process as you continue building your business.

Does the membership show me how to create a curriculum or program?


Sure does! You’ll get lots of practical tips, worksheets, and a planner to help you design your stellar curriculum or program. The membership also includes access to the Kid-Inspired ESL Curriculum Membership if you’d like to use the materials in the curriculum to tutor K-12 English learners. Creating your own program though is a big part of creating something remarkable for your specific audience and I’ll help you work through the steps of creating a program yourself.

Can I cancel anytime?


Canceling is easy and you can do so anytime. Simply go to your account page in the membership area and click on the Update Billing button. 

100% Money Back Guarantee for 14-Days


Purchase With Confidence…It’s Risk Free!

If for any reason, you don’t absolutely love all the time you save using the ESL Curriculum Membership, you can get a full refund anytime within the first 14 days after your initial purchase. If you have any issues, I’m here for you. I want you to have the absolute best possible experience. I started the Kid-Inspired Classroom to make a difference in teachers’ lives and, if I don’t succeed in that, I don’t want your money.

Sign Up Now


There is so much packed into the Independent Teachers Membership. Join now to lock in the current pricing.

Courses (with More to Come)

  • Build Your Audience – How to Find Students
  • Social Media Walkthrough – Tips for Social Media & Ads
  • Build Your Platform – The Tools & Design of Your Business
  • Build Your Funnel – Find Students in Your Sleep, Scale Up Your Business & Set It on Auto-Pilot
  • How to Use Zoom for Online Teaching
  • Free Assessments That Build Trust – How to Use Assessments to Bring in New Students

Included Tools (Most Only Use 2-3 of These)

  • Your own professional website with 1-click templates
  • The Kid-Inspired ESL Curriculum Membership
  • The Interactive Online ESL Curriculum & Student Portal
  • Payment processing
  • Scheduling Software – Schedule Lessons, Sell Services, Sell Packages of Services, Same Time Scheduling
  • Course-building – Build Your Own Standalone or Hybrid Courses, Create Passive Income, Make More
  • Teacher-Association Directory – List Your Profile & Services to Make It Easier for Students to Find You Online
  • Cancel anytime

Need Just the Online ESL Curriculum? Join the Interactive Online ESL Curriculum Membership here ->

Testimonial

“Having access to John’s expertise is invaluable. He has developed a great platform to run your business and an extensive library of tutorials to help you with any questions.”

Ann Tippy-Sefcik, Online teacher and business owner

P.S. You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain. If you are unhappy for any reason, you can get a full refund within the first 14 days. Sign up now ->

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