Online Business for Teachers | TPT | How to Make Extra Money, Work From Home, Digital Products

55: How to Make Decisions in Your TPT Business Without the Overthinking Spiral

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 keeps you stuck even when you know what you need to do. I talk about why AI and Google are not going to fix this for you, why teachers are especially prone to overthinking, and the real tools I personally use when my brain just will not stop going in circles. I also share a very personal story about a fear I carried for two weeks that was completely taking over my life and the exercise that finally got me through it. In this episode: * Why ChatGPT keeps you average and what to do instead * Why teachers are the biggest overthinking rule followers on the planet * The "and then what" exercise that will change how you handle fear * Four decision making tools that actually work, including my personal favorite nap trick * When you need more than a walk and a journal to get unstuck Links mentioned: 👉 Episode on How to Use Canva Without Breaking Any Rules [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-the-best-tools-for-creating-and-selling-tpt/id1808230116?i=1000705250208] 👉 Schedule a Coaching Call [http://www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching]

54: Why You're Not Taking Action on Your TPT Store (It's Not What You Think)

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 not something we do on purpose. It's more like a subconscious self sabotage that keeps us from taking action on the business we actually want to build. We also talk about the difference between thinking like a creator and thinking like a seller — and why that shift is one of the biggest things holding teachers back on TPT. In this episode: * Why "I don't have time" is usually not the real problem * The teacher giving mindset and how it conflicts with running a business * Why so many TPT sellers have products sitting in a folder they've never listed * The what-if spiral and what it's actually doing to your business * What it looks like to get real support and finally move forward Not sure where to start? Grab the free mini course: 👉 www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course [http://www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course] Ready to stop overthinking and actually start? I work with teachers one on one to help them get clear, get focused, and take action, whether you are starting from zero or you have products but are still stuck. 👉 Book your coaching session here: www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching [http://www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching] And if this episode helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other teachers find the show, and it means the world to me.

53: How to Turn What You Already Teach into a Product That Sells on TPT

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 is not strategy. It is mindset. I even share the story of a friend who had a great idea, got stuck on clip art, and still has not opened her store to this day. If you have been sitting on an idea and telling yourself you’ll get to it later, this episode is for you. In This Episode * Why I always ask if you’re a premium or basic seller — and why it matters for your profit * The one file format rule every new TPT seller needs to hear * How to design a product that looks professional even if you are not a designer * What your cover, thumbnails, and preview actually need to include * How to write a product description that shows up in TPT search * The real reason teachers never start (and it is not what you think) * How I built my business while teaching full time — and exactly when I found the time * What to do in the next 30 minutes after listening to this episode Resources Mentioned * Free Mini Course: com/free-mini-course [https://www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course] — covers, thumbnails, Canva setup, and more. * Episode 5 — Tools I Use and How to Avoid Copyright Issues * 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Not sure where to start? Grab the free mini course: 👉 www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course [http://www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course] Ready to stop overthinking and actually start? I work with teachers one on one to help them get clear, get focused, and take action, whether you are starting from zero or you have products but are still stuck. 👉 Book your coaching session here: www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching [http://www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching] And if this episode helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other teachers find the show, and it means the world to me.

52: Stop Overthinking and Start Your Teacher Business: How to Go from Idea to Action

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. In this episode we talk about: * Why teachers stay stuck before they even start * The real cost of waiting to feel ready * How comparing yourself to other sellers is keeping you broke * My own story of starting over and what finally clicked The truth? You already have everything you need. You just need to get out of your own way. Not sure where to start? Grab the free mini course: 👉 www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course [http://www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course] Ready to stop overthinking and actually start? I work with teachers one on one to help them get clear, get focused, and take action, whether you are starting from zero or you have products but are still stuck. 👉 Book your coaching session here: www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching [http://www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching]

51: Before You Quit Your Teacher Business… Listen to This | 1 Year of Podcasting

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 ton of money. In fact, I invested more into my podcast than I got back. But what changed the most wasn’t the numbers. It was me. My message is clearer. I understand who I want to help. I’m not afraid to be seen or heard the way I used to be. And that only happened because I kept showing up. In this episode, I talk about: * what changed after showing up for a year * why clarity doesn’t come before action * how your message and confidence evolve over time * and why slow progress doesn’t mean it’s not working If you’ve been second guessing yourself or wondering if you should keep going… this is for you. If you’re brand new and need help getting your TPT store started, I have a free starter mini course. You can get it here: Free TPT Starter Mini Course [https://www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course] And if you’re in that in-between stage and you’re trying to figure out your next move, you can book a strategy call with me and we’ll map it out together. Book a Teacher Business Clarity Call [http://www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching] 📧 Got questions or want to share your story? Email me at info@monica-lopez.com. I read every message and would love to hear from you.