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Teach, Lead, and Inspire: Teaching to Students Who Have Given Up On Learning

Teach, Lead, and Inspire: Teaching to Students Who Have Given Up On Learning

De: Jordan B Smith Jr. Ed.D.
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Get ready to tantalize your teaching senses and ignite the spark of inspiration in your classroom! In the debut episode of "Teach, Lead, and Inspire: Empowering Educators for Transformative Change," host Dr. Jordan B Smith Jr. takes you on a mouth-watering journey through the art of rekindling the love for learning, even in the most challenging students. Ever wondered how to breathe life into mathematics or any subject for students who seem to have lost interest? Dr. Smith Jr., renowned educator and author of "11 Effective Strategies for Teaching Math to Students Who Have Given Up on Learning" and "Annapolis Creed: Why Teacher Leaders Like Me Matter," invites you to join him as he unveils the secrets to reigniting that educational flame. Prepare to be captivated as Dr. Smith Jr. sets the stage for transformative teaching, leadership, and inspiration in education. Drawing from his groundbreaking books, he shares invaluable insights that serve as guiding beacons for educators ready to make a meaningful impact in their classrooms and communities. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this podcast promises to leave your taste buds craving for more. Tune in, and let's embark on this deliciously empowering adventure together. Get ready to Teach, Lead, and Inspire!2024 Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • S2-Episode 20 - Music Production Secrets

    S2-Episode 20 - Music Production Secrets
    Nov 9 2025
    This transcript features Dr. Jordan Smith and Jordan III, discussing a range of topics from personal technology and teaching experiences to detailed insights into music production, book publishing, and a new venture aimed at tackling student loan debt. The core theme revolves around building a "generational wealth machine" through various entrepreneurial endeavors and mentorship. Here's a breakdown of the key points: I. Podcast Introduction & Personal Anecdotes: The podcast, "Two Generations, One Mission," features a Marine Corps dad (Dr. Jordan Smith) and his Army veteran son (Jordan III) discussing life, legacy, and leadership. Initial conversation includes lighthearted discussions about iPhone models (titanium vs. aluminum cases), the surprising number of photos stored on phones (Dr. Smith with 13,000, Jordan III with 3,000), and the benefits of a teacher's schedule (long holidays and summer breaks) which Dr. Smith valued while raising his children. II. Music Production Insights: Journey to Original Music: Dr. Smith initially used karaoke tracks for singing but realized the legal complexities and costs associated with licensing cover songs. Legal & Licensing: ASCAP: Essential for live performances of cover songs and receiving royalties for original renditions. Cover Song Licenses (e.g., Harry Fox Agency/Songbank): Required to legally record and distribute another artist's song, ensuring the original creators receive their cut. Critique of Cover Songs: Jordan III humorously criticizes Taylor Swift's cover of Earth, Wind & Fire's "September," calling it the "audible epitome of putting raisins in potato salad." Finding Original Material: Dr. Smith moved to platforms like Rocket Songs, where composers sell unpicked-up songs from major artists, often allowing for exclusive rights. AI Music Production: Discovered an AI music app (rhymes with "Juno") that allows for creating original songs. Learned to use the software by going through tutorials, leveraging his experience with AI and his vocal range. The app allows for crafting lyrics, adding musical elements (e.g., John Legend-style piano intro), and manipulating song structure (verse, chorus, bridge) which alters the accompanying music. It allows users to extend song length and split instrumental and vocal tracks. Cost Efficiency: A one-year license for the AI app was significantly cheaper ($200) than the $200-300 per song Dr. Smith previously paid for production. Distribution Process: Dr. Smith uses platforms like "Landar" to upload and distribute his songs. He self-masters tracks using equipment and software like WavePad (for noise reduction and dynamic compression) before uploading. Goals: Market songs on all streaming networks (Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music) to generate streams and income. His song "The Student Loan Trap" (registered with ASCAP and ISRC code) is an example. III. Book Publishing & "Shattered Chains": ChatGPT as an Assistant: Dr. Smith utilized ChatGPT (which he has trained over two and a half years with his writing style and existing books) to go from initial concept to a published book in seven days. "Shattered Chains": A book about student loan debt, specifically focusing on teachers and veterans, and the idea of young people realizing the long-term debt burden. Marketing & Reviews: Emphasizes that book sales are driven by reviews, and he leverages his experience (having done over 1200 book reviews in the past year) to generate reviews for his own work. Audiobooks: Acknowledges the shift towards audiobooks and plans to delegate audiobook production rather than doing it himself. IV. The "Generational Wealth Machine" & Student Loan Solution: Teach Lead Inspire App: Dr. Smith has developed an app and a "Debt-Free University" within it, offering various income streams and mentorship. Mentorship Programs: Book Publishing: Teaches how to publish a book on Amazon in seven days. Music Production: Mentors on the process of creating and distributing music. Course Structure: Each area is offered as a course with video lessons, and one-on-one coaching is available for an additional fee. Pricing: Pre-launch "founder" access (lifetime access, feedback opportunities, help setting up their own apps) is $997, increasing to $1497 and $1997 in subsequent weeks. Coaching is an additional $997. Student Loan Debt Program: Target Market: Primarily teachers and veterans struggling with student loans. Critique of Competitors: Student Loan Planner: Charges $595 for consultation, advises lowering payments (e.g., from $1000 to $200) and investing the difference for 25 years. Dr. Smith sees this as merely relocating money and potentially leading to commissions from financial products. Student Loan Tutor: Charges $150 for an initial interview, then $2500 for the first-year plan, and $600 annually to manage it, also focusing on lowering payments for a 25-year payoff. Dr. Smith expresses skepticism about the long-term ...
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  • S2-E19-Self Publishing Music

    S2-E19-Self Publishing Music
    Nov 9 2025
    1 h y 3 m
  • S2- Episode 18 - Self-Publishing Mindset

    S2- Episode 18 - Self-Publishing Mindset
    Nov 9 2025
    Dr. Jordan Smith, co-host of the "Teach, Lead and Expire" podcast, shares his transformative journey into self-publishing, emphasizing the power of mindset, resilience, and intentional living to build a lasting legacy. Here's a breakdown of his insights and experiences: I. The Power of Mindset and Early Influences Starting Point: Dr. Smith initially struggled with the idea of writing a book but simply started writing, focusing on his experiences at Annapolis. Brain Power: He highlights the brain's power, asserting that filling it with negative thoughts leads to negative realities. Napoleon Hill's "Law of Success": Mentions this book as influential, noting that successful individuals like Elon Musk and Donald Trump shared common traits: a definite chief aim, daily affirmations, and a strong belief in their ability to create wealth—a "wealthy mindset." Critique of Traditional Upbringing: Contrasts this with the common advice he received: "get a good education, get a good job," which he found led to a loss of rights (e.g., free speech in the Marines) and exposure to systemic racism. II. Personal and Professional Transformation Through Writing "Annapolis Creed": Writing this book had an unexpected positive impact on his perspective and performance as a teacher, leading to his recognition as a leader. Involuntary Transfer and Its True Purpose: He was involuntarily transferred from his math department head position at a high school to a continuation school, initially believing it was due to a principal who disliked his influence. He later discovered the superintendent moved him due to his 97% math passing rate on the California High School Exit Examination, which was causing a district-wide graduation crisis under the "No Child Left Behind Act." His technological proficiency and background as a disciplined Marine (with a master's and working on a doctorate) made him the ideal candidate to address the academic challenge. Gettysburg Leadership Program: His success led to the district sponsoring him for a $7,000, week-long leadership program in Gettysburg, where he studied Union and Confederate generals, further cementing his leadership development. III. Venturing into Self-Publishing Discovery of Amazon: Realizing he couldn't open a bookstore, he discovered Amazon's self-publishing platform. Investment in Education: He paid $2,000 for the "Audio Income Academy" course, which taught him how to publish books on Amazon in various formats (paperback, audiobook, hardback) and market them. Learning Curve and Formats: Initially, he self-edited and used Word, leading to frustrating formatting errors. He learned to use Amazon's "Kindle Create" for easier ebook formatting and export. Each format (ebook, paperback, audiobook, hardback) requires slightly different image specifications. Importance of Reviews: He realized the critical role of reviews for book sales, similar to how he evaluates products like blenders on Amazon (preferring items with thousands of reviews). IV. Financial Growth and Strategic Reinvestment Initial Earnings: Started with small deposits ($6, $8, $35) for his first book. Significant Growth: After writing his second book, "11 Effective Strategies for Teaching Mathematics," and re-engaging with the course, his earnings grew to $60, $120, $235, $500, and eventually $900 per month. Delayed Payments: He learned that Amazon pays in arrears (e.g., July sales paid in October), meaning consistent effort builds future income. Reinvestment: Once earnings became substantial, he reinvested them to hire professional ghostwriters (e.g., "The Urban Writer") and editors, likening it to how established authors like James Patterson utilize ghostwriters and how doctoral candidates hire statisticians and editors for dissertations. Tax Advantages: Emphasizes that expenses like courses, ghostwriters, and advertising become tax deductions, benefiting his overall financial strategy. V. Leveraging AI for Writing ChatGPT as an Assistant: He now uses AI tools like ChatGPT as an assistant to generate book outlines, plot ideas, and even draft chapters. Human Oversight is Crucial: He stresses that AI is not perfect and requires human input, editing, and critical review to ensure quality, coherence, and accuracy. An AI can provide a rough draft, but human expertise shapes it into a polished product. VI. Current Projects and Legacy Building "Against the Odds Chronicles of Resilience": A four-book historical fiction series based on true stories of students overcoming obstacles at the continuation school. The series covers pre-pandemic, during-pandemic, post-pandemic, and post-election periods. "Shattered Chains": The fourth book in the series, it focuses on student loan debt, immigration, and teaching math through real-life examples, motivated by a viral social media post. Viral Student Loan Post: A personal social media post about student loans has garnered significant organic reach, with over ...
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