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How TPT Teachers Are Building Profitable Online Businesses
What does it really take for TPT teachers to build a thriving business? In this Hall of Fame episode of The CEO Teacher® Podcast, we're diving into one of our most powerful themes—how real educators are growing successful online businesses by becoming TPT teachers. You'll hear from three incredible CEO Teacher® School students—Kiana, Jocelyn, and Sydney—who turned their teacher skills into top-selling resources.
These real stories prove that it's never too late to start. Whether you're in the classroom or exploring new opportunities, you'll get real strategies, encouragement, and practical ideas to help you take action. You'll walk away with renewed belief in what's possible for TPT teachers.
About Today's Guests Jocelynn Hubbard is the founder and managing director of Custom Teaching Solutions, LLC. She is an experienced educator, speaker, professional development creator, and facilitator. Driven by a passion to see the diverse people of our world feel welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated, she provides training on becoming and remaining culturally competent. As a wife and mother of five, her goals include squeezing in time for exercise, finding moments of joy each day, and parenting each of her children as unique individuals. Jocelynn received a B.S. in Education from Miami University (OH) and an MA in Education from The University of North Carolina – Pembroke. She also has a graduate certificate in Gifted & Talented instruction from The University of North Carolina – Charlotte.
Sydney Lafrenz holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. She taught 4th grade for 7 years but left the classroom a year ago to focus on supporting student teachers in landing their dream job and transitioning from student to teacher. While working from home as a TpT seller and her Teacher For Hire online coaching course, Sydney is also a mom to 2 girls and one little boy on the way!
Keanna Funderburk currently teaches fourth-grade math, science, and social studies in Metro Atlanta. She specializes in making learning engaging for students and making upper elementary math instruction hands-on. She was named her school's 2020 Teacher of the Year. In her seven years as an educator, she has also had experience teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. She uses social media to share teaching ideas, connect with other educators and The Art of FUNology is her TpT store.
In this episode, you'll learn: -
How TPT teachers can launch their store from scratch
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What works for TPT teachers without a big social following
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How other educators have gone from idea to income
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Why mindset makes all the difference for TPT success
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The role of SEO for TPT teachers
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How to grow through coaching and community
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The daily habits of high-performing TPT teachers
Links Mentioned in this Episode about TPT Teachers: CEO Teacher® Resources Worth Their Weight in Gold You're already a wealth of knowledge! You're a teacher after all. You've got the skills, the passion, and the creativity to build a thriving online business. You may just not yet know what you want to create or how to get started.
If that's you- First things first: Grab the "Start or Expand Your Teacher Business" workbook. It's your roadmap to success! This isn't just another worksheet to fill your Google Drive downloads folder– it's your personalized blueprint for getting started building a profitable online business.
Now if you are a seasoned CEO Teacher® who has all the systems in place, has started showing up, and is still feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks and to-dos of building your teaching legacy? No problem! Let's break it down together.
Your first step is to understand your CEO Teacher® Type, and all the goodness and inspiration that comes along with your already remarkable skill set! Take the 2 Minute quiz here so we can navigate the hard parts together!
And if leveling up your knowledge with books is your love language, I have a whole library shelf of goodness just for you! CEO Teacher® Book List
Ready to connect with a community of inspiring educators? Join the conversation! Let's make your teacher dreams a reality!
P.S. Check out our latest CEO Teacher® Podcast episodes and blog posts for more inspiration and actionable advice.
P.P.S. Don't forget to grab your free bag of virtual teacher goodies and start making your mark online!
I believe in you! YOUR best is yet to come!
Kayse 💖
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