Online Business for Teachers | 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 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 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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2025
22: How to Balance Teaching Full-Time and Growing Your TPT Business Without Burning Out
🎙️ 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 thi…
21: More Eyes, More Sales: How to Niche Down and Get Noticed on TPT
🎙️ 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 mi…
20: Thinking About Starting a TPT Store? Make the Decision Already
🎙️ 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 t…
19: Building a TPT Business? The One-Year Rule That Changes Everything
🎙️ 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 g…
Bonus Episode: How to Start Your Teacher Business This Month (Without the Overwhelm)
🎙️ 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 m…
18: Building a TPT Business? Stop Chasing Every Strategy and Do This Instead
🎙️ 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 cons…
17: What Teachers Need to Know About Using AI for TPT Success
🎙️ 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 simp…
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 wonderin…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 hon…
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 …
7: 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 ful…
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 yo…
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 …
4: 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…