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The Myth of the Off-Button: When Work Never Really Ends
One transition I wasn't ready for is the fact that there's technically no off-button.
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Brendan Schneider
Who Needs a Business Office When You Have... Just You?
One of the things they don't talk about when you start your own business is finances—and I mean the nuts and bolts of actually managing money, not just…
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Brendan Schneider
Decision-Makers in Schools: Who Really Controls the Budget
After nearly 30 years inside schools, I thought I understood how decisions got made.
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Brendan Schneider
The Unexpected Payoff: Why Time Became More Valuable Than Money
When I first left my 28-year career in private education, I was consumed by one overwhelming fear: achieving consistent compensation.
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Brendan Schneider

June 2025

Retirement Planning as a School-Focused Entrepreneur
Of all the financial fears that kept me awake during my transition from school employee to entrepreneur, retirement planning was #2, right behind…
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Brendan Schneider
When Clients Leave: The Personal Sting of Business Rejection
Three years into this entrepreneurial journey, and I'm still learning hard lessons about the psychological realities of running your own business.
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Brendan Schneider
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From Steady Paycheck to Variable Income: Managing the Financial Transition
Now it's time to get real.
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Brendan Schneider
The Evolution Game: Why Your First Business Idea Probably Won't Be Your Last
Last week, I received an email from Emily Cretella, a fellow education entrepreneur who's been running her business since 2012.
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Brendan Schneider

May 2025

What They Don't Tell You About Starting a Business (The School Person's Reality Check)
When educators consider entrepreneurship, they often focus on their subject matter expertise, and rightfully so.
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Brendan Schneider
I Wasn't Brave—I Was Pushed: The Real Story Behind My Leap to Entrepreneurship
People familiar with the SchneiderB Media story know I started my blog in 2010 and spent years building content before transitioning to full-time…
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Brendan Schneider
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My Business Secret: The Unfair Advantage I Never Talk About
When I share my journey of starting a business after 28 years in education, I typically lead with the challenges and learning curves.
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Brendan Schneider
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Why SchneiderB Unschooled? Why Now?
During my 28 years working at private schools, my first interview question to prospective employees was always, "Why [School Name]?
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Brendan Schneider
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