Summer Series 2: Why TPT Is the Best Place to Start (With the Math to Prove It)

Teacher Business School: TPT, Homeschool, & Beyond

Why TPT is the Best First Step for Your Teacher Business

In this episode of the Teacher Business School Summer Series, Lindsay shares exactly why Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is the smartest and simplest first step for starting your teacher business. She walks you through the top reasons she still recommends TPT after years of success, tackles misconceptions about fees, and even compares TPT to platforms like Etsy, Shopify, and your own website. Whether you’re just getting started or need a reminder of why TPT works, this episode is packed with truth and motivation!

• [0:00] Welcome to the Summer Series Lindsay kicks off the episode with a reminder to listen to last week’s mindset episode and shares why this summer series is your step-by-step guide to building a teacher business from scratch.
• [0:52] Why TPT Is the Best First Step She outlines three powerful reasons TPT should be your starting platform: built-in traffic, customer service support, and automated sales tax handling.
• [2:30] Be Generous with Your Freebies Lindsay explains why your first resource should be high-quality, even if it’s free, and how generosity leads to long-term success.
• [4:35] Can You Really Make Money Selling $5 Products? Using real math examples, Lindsay shows how consistent TPT income adds up—and shares how she makes $5K/month passively.
• [5:09] TPT vs. Etsy: Let’s Bust the Myths She breaks down the real differences in fees, audiences, and support between TPT and Etsy, including her personal revenue comparison.
• [7:27] What About Selling on Your Website or Shopify? Lindsay compares TPT to selling on your own site or Shopify, revealing why she still recommends TPT first—even with 30K+ monthly visitors to her site!
• [9:16] Free 3-Day Challenge to Get Started Get all the info on Lindsay’s upcoming free challenge where you’ll learn how to list and sell your first product the right way.

Resources Mentioned:

• Check Out My Free 3-Day Challenge
• Listen to the first episode of the Summer Series
• Listen About How I Still Made Sales Without Adding New Products

Connect further:

• Earn 3-4 figures per month on TPT | https://lindsaybowden.com/start
• Start or grow your TPT email list | https://lindsaybowden.com/email
• And make sure to follow me! http://instagram.com/lindsaybowden
• Watch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1

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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!