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Published on:

31st Mar 2022

The Green Room #17 - The rising cost of living/working as a driving instructor

The simple act of staying alive is becoming more expensive by the day, especially for driving instructors as fuel prices soar.

I'm joined by Bob Morton and Chris Bensted as we discuss:

  • Ways to reduce your expenditure
  • Why your main job role is running your business, not being a driving instructor
  • How to balance personal and professional development in the current climate
  • Just how much CPD can you get for £36
  • What's the optimum length of a driving lesson
  • And more...

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Bob Morton runs Client Centred Learning, one of the tip resources for driving instructors looking to improve. Find it here: https://clientcentredlearning.co.uk/ (Reminder that if you sign up to The Instructor Podcast Premium, you get a £10 discount on Bob's CCL)

Chris Bensted is a professional middle man and co-founder of the DITC, the sign posting platform for the industry. Find it here: https://theditc.co.uk/


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About the Podcast

The Instructor
Talking to leaders, innovators and experts from inside and outside the driving instructor industry
Holding a mirror up the the driver training industry, to help driving instructors run better and more profitable businesses as well as improving as instructors.

I talk with a variety of experts, leaders, innovators and game changers to harness their knowledge and see how we can apply that to our business. If you share the same passion for personal and professional development as me and my guests, then this podcast can help you make the changes you need to become a better instructor and business owner.

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Terry Cook

A driving instructor for 6 years and a podcaster for 6 months!