A Live Online Course Starting August 6th, 2024
Enrollment is limited to 10 participants
FACT:
Most Nature Educators would rather make an atlatl dart than deal with all of the business details that keep our programs running.
But Someone's
Gotta Do It.
I'm here to help.
This Mastermind gives you four months of focused business development
that will help you get the skills you need to see your vision soar.
We get creative. We do the work. We make timely decisions. We build the right skills. We grow your network and your audience.
You'll get a multitude of ways to become more efficient, more profitable, so you can keep changing lives.
- Ricardo Sierra
Essential Business Skills Specifically for
Program Leaders, Founders & Directors
When we're the directors, we look after a multitude of details every day.
Many times, we are training ourselves.
We usually have to make big decisions on our own.
We know there probably is a better way to make things happen, but are unsure of where to get meaningful support that will actually move the needle of our success, and not just be 'feel good' coaching.
(Been There. Done That.)
If any of this feels relevant to your situation,
this program might help you get where you're going!
Who Is This For?
After School Program Leaders --- Homeschool Group Leaders
Summer Camp Directors --- Independent Naturalists --- Museum Educators
Forest Therapists --- Forest School Directors --- Bushcraft or Wilderness Instructors
Program Format
◊ Seven 90 Minute Zoom Sessions
These are Live Lecture/Discussion Format presenting and discussing our 'Core Elements' curriculum. These are held on Tuesdays every other week, with all sessions recorded and program pdf included.
◊ Seven 90 Minute Work Sessions
These are Three Live Online Workshops held the following week with times in the morning, afternoon and evening where we actually work on our websites, social media posts, staff hiring questions & reference check notes, etc. in small groups, to prevent 'decision paralysis' and get things done!
◊ Two 'Ask Me Anything' Sessions
For questions that are more detailed and unique to your own programs.
◊ Pre-Recorded Skills & Crafts Videos,
Nature Journal PDFs & Audio Stories
Provides inspiration for your own curriculum support & student engagement.
◊ PDF Worksheets for All Course Content and Session Recordings
◊ Note: Individual 'Done For You' Virtual Assistance Work is available on a limited basis charged at discounted rates if you want Ricardo to help with writing, website or promotional program marketing materials development.
These Sessions are the Core of our Program:
◊ 90 Minute Live Zoom Presentations that are recorded.
◊ Specific Topics essential to your Nature Program success.
◊ Customizable Logs, Templates, Assessments & Resources.
◊ Marketing, Networking, Program Promotion Principles.
◊ Website Optimization & Conversion Assessment.
◊ Budgeting, Operations Streamlining & Development.
◊ Signature Program Development & Enhancement.
◊ Two Ask Me Anything Sessions & Private Consultations
Online Workshop Sessions Keep Us On Track
We will complete worksheets, build websites, design marketing materials, set up evaluation sheets, logs, orientation and staff training and more in our live work sessions every other week!
Course Dates 2024
Our Live Program Trainings every OTHER Tuesday starting Tuesdays 7-8:30 pm ET
August 6th, 20th, September 3rd, 17th, October 1st, 15th, 29th
Our Live Program Workshops every OTHER Tuesday starting August 13th
with three options: Tuesdays at 9-10:30 am, 1-2:30 pm or 8-9:30 pm ET
August 13th, 27th, September 10th, 24th, October 8th, 22nd, Nov 5th
All Sessions are Recorded.
This program includes two additional 'Ask Me Anything' sessions, TBA during the program.
Course Fee: $2,900
Option One: $400 discount If paid in full: $2,500
Option Two: If paid using four monthly payments of $725 = $2,900
◊ Click this green box to register and Pay in Full
(with a $400 discount)
◊ Participants get Lifetime Access to Course curriculum and online sessions in future classes.
◊ Click this green box to register and Pay in
Four Monthly payments of $725
◊ Participants get Lifetime Access to Course curriculum and online sessions in future classes.
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How do I know if I am going to be a good fit for this program?If you are an educator or program director or founder who wants to see your work grow in terms of impact, income and ease of delivery will benefit from this program. It will set you up to see improvements immediately as well as in the long run, so you can do what you love easier and better. If you are unsure and would like a 'no-obligation' consult to discuss your program needs and details, please contact Ricardo at RicardoSierra@foresteducator.com and we can find a good time to talk and answer your questions.
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Do you have any live question and answer sessions?Great question! Ricardo is planning a monthly Ask Me Anything zoom session for participants to join and ask specific questions and get live, immediate answers. However, we don't have dates & times for these sessions set up yet, so the best way to get that info is to get on our Forest Educator Community Mailing List, found at the bottom of every page on the ForestEducator.com website. This is where we will be posting the details for joining our calls. If you DO have immediate questions that can't wait for the live sessions, please email Ricardo or send him a message on social media, (also found on our website) and he will get back to you as soon as possible.
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What if I only have a couple of areas where I need help?This online program can be taught sequentially, moving through each module and lesson, and eventually covering all of the shared content. However, you are also welcome to pick and choose which sections are the most helpful or needed by you or your school/program, and that is fine as well. So you can search through the various lessons and find what you need!
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Do I need to have five years of experience or can I participate as a first time entrepreneur?The short answer to this is, you don't need any previous experience at all to get a TON of value from this program. If you are just getting started, this is a course that can help you get off to a great start and get up and running with a minimum of issues and stress. You may go through many sections that are unfamiliar to you if you are new, but that is okay. You can always come back and revisit the materials and info later, as well. If you DO have some nature education experience, then you will probably find that the material covered and lessons and resources to be important, and fit needs or questions that you may have been having already. And you may find ideas and issues that are still new and pertinent to your program or students as well.