Burnt Out Educator Podcast

When Success Isn't Enough: Aaron Schwen on Leaving Corporate to Build with Purpose

In this episode of Burnt Out Educator, Coach Joe sits down with Aaron Schwen, founder of Charter Select, to discuss why he walked away from a successful career in the insurance industry to build a company centered around service instead of sales quotas. Aaron shares how growing up around farms in Iowa and Minnesota shaped his work ethic, why helping charter schools became more important than maximizing commissions, and what it was really like launching a business with four children under four years old. The conversation explores entrepreneurship, burnout caused by broken systems, relationship-first sales, and why doing what's right for people is still the best business strategy. Whether you're an educator, school leader, entrepreneur, or someone questioning your next career move, this episode is a reminder that burnout isn't always about working too hard. Sometimes it's about working in a system that no longer matches your values.

Teaching in the Age of AI (And Trying Not to Lose It)

Coach Joe Marino sits down with Derek Tranchina to break down the real impact of AI in schools. This isn’t just about ChatGPT—it’s about outdated systems, broken assessments, and the pressure on educators to adapt faster than ever. If AI can do the assignment, was it ever effective to begin with? A raw conversation on what needs to change and what’s coming next.

From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Aaron Coalson Built a $3M Business by Betting on Himself

In this episode, Aaron Coalson, CEO of Visionary Ventures, shares how he went from losing his job and DoorDashing to building a $3M business in two years. It’s a conversation about mindset, betting on yourself, and creating a life that actually feels fulfilling.

The Hidden Work That’s Burning Out School Leaders (and How to Fix It) | Daniel Caselli, BUYQ

At CCSA, we sat down with Daniel Caselli from BUYQ to talk about something most educators don’t see… but definitely feel. Behind every school is a small team juggling procurement, compliance, budgeting, and systems that were never designed for charter schools. And that invisible workload? It’s a major driver of burnout. Daniel breaks down how BUYQ is helping over 4,000 schools nationwide save time, cut costs, and take pressure off already stretched leaders. From eliminating weeks-long RFP processes to acting as an extension of a school’s team, this conversation dives into the operational side of education that rarely gets talked about. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing five jobs at once just to keep things running… this one will hit.

Change Your Habits or Stay Stuck: The Real Path Out of Burnout

What actually changes a life? In this episode, Coach Joe sits down with Diamond Dallas Page to break down the mindset, discipline, and daily habits required to turn things around. From rebuilding his body after a broken back to helping others overcome addiction and reclaim their lives, DDP shares why success isn’t about talent. It’s about consistency, belief, and doing the work most people avoid.