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The Go-To Podcast for Teachers Who Want to Start & Grow an Online Business From Home! Feeling too burnt out to even think about something new? Wondering if you have what it takes to start a business—especially when you’ve never seen yourself as “entrepreneurial”? Overwhelmed by the idea of setting up a store, choosing what to sell, and making it all look polished and professional? I’m so excited you’re here! This podcast will help you create extra income, build a flexible business with your ...
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🎙️ How to Organize Your Time as a Full-Time Teacher and TPT Seller Are you teaching full-time, running a household, and trying to grow your TPT store—all at once? If you’ve been feeling stretched thin and wondering how on earth you can fit it all in, this episode is for you. I’m sharing exactly how I balanced my teaching job and my business without…
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🎙️ Why You Need to Micro-Niche Your TPT Store Feel like you’re shouting into the void on TPT? You’re posting resources, but your store still isn’t getting the attention—or sales—you hoped for? You might be too broad. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to niche down (even further) so your dream buyers can actually find you. You’ll learn what a…
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🎙️ Thinking About Starting a TPT Store? Make the Decision Already Should I start a TPT store? Should I launch this idea? Should I go all in? If you’ve been stuck in decision mode—spending more time thinking than doing—this episode is for you. We’re talking about why indecision feels safe but keeps you stuck, and how to finally make progress by choo…
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🎙️ Building a TPT Business? The One-Year Rule That Changes Everything Feeling stuck in restart mode—jumping from one idea to the next? This episode is your permission slip to slow down, commit, and give your business the gift of time. Inspired by Julie & Julia, I share how one simple decision—to stick with one project for a full year—can completely…
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🎙️ How to Start Your Teacher Business This Month (Without the Overwhelm) Episode Summary: If you’ve been telling yourself, “One day I’m going to start my teacher business…” — this is the episode to make it happen. I’m sharing the exact steps I wish I’d taken when I first started, the biggest mistakes I see teachers make when launching their busines…
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🎙️ Building a TPT Business? Stop Chasing Every Strategy and Do This Instead Are you following everyone and making progress with no one? In this episode, we’re tackling shiny object syndrome—that constant pull to try the next course, podcast, or strategy because it might finally be “the answer.” Here’s the problem: too many strategies = no strategy.…
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🎙️ How We Can Use AI to Create TPT Resources Faster (and Better) AI can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we’re talking about how teacher-authors can use AI tools in simple, effective ways to streamline the content creation process without losing their voice or values. From brainstorming new product ideas to writing pass…
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🎙️ Episode 16 – What to Do During the TPT Summer Slump (and How to Prep for Back-to-School Sales) Feeling the summer slump in your TPT business? Sales are slow, motivation is low, and you’re wondering if this is normal. (Spoiler alert: it is.) In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happens in the TPT world during June and earl…
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🎙️ Episode 15 – The Trap of Overlearning: Why You’re Not Selling on TPT Yet Are you constantly learning about how to grow a business… but still not growing one? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about how being a lifelong learner, rule follower, and self-help junkie might actually be keeping you stuck. (Yes—really.) If you keep telli…
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🎙️ Episode 14 – The Emotional Side of Starting a Teacher Business: What No One Tells You If you’ve ever started a business, a podcast, or even a big goal—only to hit a wall and wonder, “Why does this feel so hard?”—this episode is for you. In The 12 Week Year, Brian Moran describes the Emotional Cycle of Change, a five-stage process that every entr…
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🎙️ Episode 13 – Want to Make Extra Money as a Teacher? Start by Believing You Can Starting a business isn’t just about picking a niche or uploading products. It’s about navigating the emotional side of entrepreneurship—fear, doubt, overthinking, and the mindset work that most people never talk about. In this episode, I’m sharing the truth behind wh…
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🎙️ Episode 12 – Want to Make Money Selling on TPT? Start With the Right Price How much should you charge for your TPT resources? If you're stuck between "I don't want to undercharge" and "Will anyone actually pay for this?"—you're not alone. In this episode, I’m answering one of the most frequently asked questions: How do you price your TPT product…
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🎙️ Episode 11 – Getting Your First TPT Sales: What to Focus on First (So You Don’t Burn Out or Give Up) Are your TPT products sitting in your store... without getting views or sales? You’re not alone—and it’s not because your resources aren’t good. Most beginner sellers just don’t know what to focus on first. In this episode, I’m walking you throug…
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🎙️ Episode 10 – TPT Seller Tips: What to Include in Your TPT Products, How to Set Up Resources for Buyers, and Boost Teacher Side Hustle Success Are you wondering what to include in your TPT products and downloads to create a polished, professional buyer experience? In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The complete checklist of must-have pages, like…
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🎙️ Episode 9 – Teacher Side Job Earnings: What to Expect When Selling on TPT as a Teacher Side Hustle Wondering how much money you can realistically make on TPT? In this episode, we break it down honestly: ✅ What key factors influence your teacher side hustle income ✅ Why mindset is the biggest driver of your success ✅ How your investments, time, a…
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🎙️ Episode 8 – TPT Seller Breakdown: The Real Costs of Running a Teacher Side Hustle Are you wondering how much it really costs to start and run a successful TPT seller business? In this episode, we break it all down for you: ✅ What must-have tools and expenses every teacher side hustle needs ✅ What’s nice to have but totally optional when starting…
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🎙️ Episode 6 – Side Hustle for Teacher or Full-Time TPT Seller? How to Choose Your Path Are you working on Teachers Pay Teachers just for some extra income — or are you dreaming of replacing your full-time job? In this episode, we break down the two types of TPT sellers: ✅ Side hustlers who want a flexible teacher side hustle for extra money ✅ Exit…
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🎧 Episode 6 – Why Teachers Don’t Start Selling on TPT (And How to Finally Take the First Step) If you’ve ever said, “I want to start a TPT store, but…” — this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve told yourself: “I don’t have time.” “I’m not a business person.” “I don’t know what to sell.” “I’ll do it this summer… or when the kids are older…” But here’s…
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🎧 Episode 5 – The Best Tools for Creating and Selling TPT Products (Fonts, Clip Art, and What to Avoid) Without Copyright Issues If you’ve been wanting to create and sell your own teaching resources on TPT but you’re not sure what programs you can use—or what’s even allowed—you’re in the right place. In this episode, I’m breaking down: The best too…
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How to Start Selling Teacher Resources Even When You’re Burned Out If you’ve ever thought about starting a TPT store or selling your teacher resources online—but life keeps getting in the way—you are not alone. Most teachers I talk to say the same thing: “I’m too busy.” “I don’t have the energy.” “I don’t want to take time away from my students or …
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Hey Teacher Friend! Thinking about leaving teaching, but scared to admit it? Have you ever sat at your desk, staring out the window, wondering: Is this really it? Am I really supposed to do this for the next 20 years? Because that was me—over a decade ago. I had this quiet, nagging feeling that I was meant for more than teaching... but I was afraid…
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Have you ever felt like there’s nothing left of you after giving everything to your students and your family? That was me. Burned out, exhausted, and completely disconnected from myself. I thought I needed rest… but what I actually needed was purpose—something that was mine. Something that gave me energy instead of draining it. In this episode, I’m…
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If you’ve ever felt a little guilty for wanting to make money outside the classroom—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve wondered if starting a TPT store or selling your resources somehow means you’re not “in it for the right reasons.” Maybe you’ve told yourself: “I should be grateful for what I have.” But here’s the truth: wanting more isn’t wrong—it’s …
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