From Side Hustle to Full-Time Income: How Lauren Left the Classroom with a Thriving TPT Business
In this episode, Lindsay chats with longtime virtual friend Lauren, a former math teacher who transformed her side hustle on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) into a life-changing business, earning a full time income selling teacher resources.
Lauren shares how she transitioned from creating resources for her own classroom to building a successful TPT store, which eventually allowed her to leave the classroom and stay home with her growing family. They dive deep into what it takes to start and scale a TPT business, discuss Lauren’s journey, and offer actionable tips for both new and seasoned sellers. If you’re looking to start or grow your TPT store, this episode is packed with valuable insights and motivation!
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
1. Lauren’s Teachers Pay Teachers Journey
Lauren started her TPT store as a side hustle while teaching eighth-grade math. After realizing the demand for her niche products, she scaled her business and was able to leave the classroom to stay home with her baby.
2. Creating a Niche Product Line
Lauren emphasizes the power of filling a gap in the market. She created resources specifically aligned to Texas standards (TEKS), and her customers quickly recognized the value, leading to significant sales growth.
3. The Importance of Customer Feedback
Lauren highlights how listening to her customers’ needs helped her expand her product lines, including creating guided notes for multiple grade levels and subjects.
4. Investing in Your Business
Lauren shares the importance of investing in courses and coaching to elevate her business. She credits programs like Lindsay’s The Resource Academy for helping her build a successful store and improve her product creation.
5. Scaling and Diversifying
From setting up a Shopify store to drive traffic from her YouTube channel to offering discounted bundles and advanced tips for TPT sellers, Lauren offers expert advice on scaling a TPT store for maximum profit.
Resources Mentioned:
- Sign up for Lindsay’s free 4-day challenge: https://lindsaybowden.com/challenge
Connect with Lauren:
- Grades 7-9 guided notes & videos free bundle: https://notes.casiasmath.com/
- On Instagram: @mrscasiasmath
- On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrscasiasmath
Connect with Lindsay:
- On Instagram: @lindsaybowden
- On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden
- [free training] Create an Educational Resource in 15 Minutes
- Follow us and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Get ready to feel inspired and motivated to take your TPT store to the next level and earn a full time income selling teacher resources!
