Summer Series 1: The Selling Mindset Shift Teachers Need

3 Summer Paths to Make Money as a Teacher Business Owner

Welcome to the kickoff of Lindsay Bowden’s Summer Series – a special 9-week journey where you’ll learn how to build and grow your teacher business step-by-step! In this powerful first episode, Lindsay dives into something she usually doesn’t talk much about – mindset – specifically, the selling mindset shift every teacher needs. If you’ve ever felt guilty about charging for your resources or stuck in the “give everything away for free” teacher trap, this episode will change everything. Get ready to reframe how you think about selling and discover why selling is serving.

[0:00] Introducing the Summer Series:
Lindsay explains why she’s releasing episodes all summer long and who this series is for – teachers, tutors, homeschool parents, and anyone ready to start (or grow) a teacher business.

[2:00] The Truth About Mindset:
Despite preferring step-by-step strategies, Lindsay reveals why a mindset shift is the essential first step to success – and why she’s starting the series here.

[2:59] The Big Shift: Selling Isn’t Selfish:
Lindsay unpacks how many educators feel guilty about selling, but she emphasizes that a selling mindset shift is needed and making money is not only okay – it’s necessary and powerful.

[5:20] Teachers Supporting Teachers:
Lindsay tackles the systemic issue of underfunded classrooms and encourages teachers to support each other through paid resources that actually work.

[9:00] Treat It Like a Business, Not a Hobby:
Learn how Lindsay’s mindset – and income – transformed when she started investing in training and stopped treating her business like a side hustle.

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This summer is your moment to shift from giving it all away to building a profitable, purposeful teacher business. Hit play every Wednesday, make those mindset shifts, and start treating your business like the real deal it is. Don’t forget to follow Lindsay on Instagram for behind-the-scenes tips and motivation all summer long. Let’s build something amazing together!

Former teacher Lindsay Bowden, standing and holding a teacher resource, helping educators learn how to sell on TPT

About Lindsay

Former teacher Lindsay Bowden, standing and holding a teacher resource, helping educators learn how to sell on TPT
Lindsay is a former high school math teacher turned full time online biz owner. She has earned over $320K in revenue from Teachers Pay Teachers.

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