Online Business for Teachers | TPT | How to Make Extra Money, Work From Home, Digital Products
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 TPT business (or beyond!) —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 own resources, and finally have the freedom to work from home—so you can stop feeling stuck and start living life on your terms! Hey, I’m Monica. A mom, former teacher, and a full-time business owner. For 10 years, I tried to start a business in all the wrong places. I was chasing every online business trend, signing up for courses, reading all the books, and looking for clarity everywhere but each one left me more overwhelmed and further from the freedom I wanted. I finally realized that if I was going to find freedom in my life and income, I needed to stop running from what I already knew—and start building a business with the skills I already had. I built a business that fit me—simple, sustainable, and aligned with what I already knew. And now I’m here to help you do the same. If you’re curious about making extra money without leaving the classroom… And want a business that’s flexible, doable, and built around your teacher strengths… With results that can change your life—like more time, more money, and more freedom— this podcast is for you! Close the lesson plans and grab your favorite drink. It’s your turn now. Grab my free TPT Store Starter Kit Mini Course — 6 quick videos to help you set up a polished, professional TPT store that’s ready to sell! 👉https://www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course
Episodes
If you have ever sat down to work on your TPT store and ended up doing nothing because you could not decide what to do first, this episode is for you.
Today I'm getting really honest about something I have struggled with myself. Overthinking. Indecision. That spiral that k...
If you've been telling yourself you're lazy or you just don't have enough time — I want to offer you something different today.
In this episode, we're talking about what is actually going on when TPT sellers stay stuck. And it usually comes down to three things: fear, overwhelm, and decision fatigue. The tricky part is that most of us don't even recognize it when it's happening. It's ...
You already have the idea. You already have the resources. So why haven’t you uploaded anything yet?
In this episode, I break down the exact process I use to turn a simple classroom activity into a product that earns money on Teachers Pay Teachers, step by step, no fluff. From opening your store to writing your product description, I walk you through everything. And I get honest about the real reason most teachers never start: it i...
Stop Overthinking and Start Your Teacher Business: How to Go from Idea to Action
You have had the idea. You have thought about it, researched it, and maybe even had a full conversation with ChatGPT about it. But you still have not made anything.
I just hit one year of podcasting… and I didn’t go viral.
In this episode, I’m sharing what actually changed and why it matters if you’ve ever felt like quitting something you started. Whether it’s a podcast, a TPT store, or any kind of online business, this is the part we don’t talk about enough.
Because most of the time, it doesn’t look like it’s working.
But something is happening.
I didn’t see massive growth. I didn’t make a to...
If you’ve ever stared at your email like… what am I even supposed to say?
Or you’ve avoided emailing your list because you don’t want to sound salesy… this episode is going to help you so much.
Today, I’m talking with Liz Wilcox, and she breaks email marketing down in a way that actually feels doable—especially for teachers.
We’re talking about how to connect with your audience, what to say in your emails, and how to make sales wit...
Thinking about leaving the classroom… but not sure if you’re financially ready?
In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned after leaving teaching and trying to figure out how to replace a full-time salary with business income.
This came up after a teacher friend (and mom of three) asked me how to actually make the transition. And I get it. When you have a family, especially young kids, the decision to leave teaching isn’t just emo...
In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how I manage my business finances, not as an accountant, but as someone who has learned through experience.
I’m sharing what I did when I first started, what changed when my business started growing, and the simple systems I use now to stay organized.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- What I did when I made my first $500 in my business
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Many people start a TPT store or teacher business feeling excited about the possibilities. But after a while, some of them get discouraged when their store grows slower than they expected.
The beginning stage of a business requires a lot of time, energy, and learning. You’re figuring out how to create resources, how to design them, how to list them, and how to explain them so teachers understand how they can use them.
In this episo...
Have you ever wondered why some businesses work while others never really take off?
Before I started my TPT store and my teacher business, I actually tried several other business ideas. Looking back, I truly believe those businesses could have worked. But they didn’t… and the reason might surprise you.
In this episode, I’m reflecting on what finally made my teacher business work and how starting a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store ...
What I Learned After My TPT Sales Flatlined: Funnels, Traffic, and Facebook Ads
If you’ve ever looked at your TPT dashboard and wondered, “Why are my sales suddenly… not moving?” this episode is for you.
For months, I blamed everything for my plateau: the algorithm, SEO, the saturated market, AI, promoting my membership, even the season. But the real reason my sales flatlined? It wasn’t any of those things. It was something much s...
If you’ve been staring at your TPT store, your ideas list, or that half-finished product thinking, “I just don’t have the time or the energy right now,” this episode is for you.
We’re in testing season. It’s the end of the year. And teachers everywhere are exhausted.
Today, I’m breaking down the 4 steps that helped me grow my TPT business while teaching full time, raising kids, and juggling all the real-life responsibilities we don...
Have you ever wondered if you actually need another course… or if you just need to get to work?
In today’s episode, I’m talking about investing back into your TPT business and how to decide whether you need:
• A course • A coach • Or just more execution
I break down the different stages of business growth and what kind of help makes sense at each one.
Because not every season requires spending money. And not every plateau means you...
If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard on TPT but not getting the results you want, this episode will show you how to flip that dynamic. TPT is one of the smartest, lowest-risk business platforms available to teachers, but only when you know how to make it work for you strategically, instead of feeling like you’re endlessly creating without moving forward.
Today, I’m walking you through the exact mindset shifts and strategic ...
If you’ve ever opened your computer and thought, “Okay… but what do I even make for TPT?” This episode will help you finally get clear.
Today I’m walking you through four simple steps to figure out what to sell on TPT, without chasing trends or guessing what teachers want. These steps work whether you’re brand new or you’ve been selling for a while and need a ...
Are you wondering whether you should sell your teacher resources on your website or if it’s just one more thing everyone says you “should” do? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions teacher-sellers ask when they start taking their business seriously.
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down everything you need to know so you can make the right decision for YOUR stage of business. By the end, you’ll know whether s...
If your teacher business feels harder than it should, you’re not alone. Most teacher entrepreneurs are making decisions based on emotion, guesswork, or daily dashboard checks that send them into panic mode. In today’s episode, we break down why your business feels overwhelming and how simple data tracking can instantly bring clarity, calm, and direction.
We’re talking about what to track (and what NOT to track), how to set goals th...
Social media can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling teaching, life, and a growing TPT business. Do you really need to be on Instagram? Does marketing actually work? And how do you promote your resources without living on your phone?
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ashley Mickelson, a longtime teacher seller and self-described accidental entrepreneur. Ashley shares what she’s learned over nearly a decade of selling...
What if working from home and “passive income” aren’t as stress-free as we’ve been led to believe?
In this episode, I’m sharing a very honest reflection on what it’s actually like to run a business full time, especially as a former teacher who was used to a steady paycheck. I’m recording this at the start of a new year, in the middle of selling our house, and coming off a season that felt busy, heavy, and lacking joy. That reflecti...
Why More Time Doesn’t Make You More Productive When we’re working full time, it’s easy to believe that if we just had more time, we’d make more money in our business. But what happens when you finally have the time and productivity still feels off?
In this episode, I’m sharing honest lessons I’ve learned from staying home to work on my business full time, and what that taught me about productivity, time management, and execution. ...
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