The Teacher Biz Podcast

Are you ready to break free from the limitations of a teacher's salary? Learn how a teacher biz can open up new streams of income and give you the flexibility to work on your own terms. This episode dives into what a teacher biz can make possible for your life, and all of the life-changing effects that come from having a sustainable online business. Heather emphasizes that while she is not a...

Kailan Carr is the owner of Quiet Book Queen & Crafts in Between, a business that offers screen-free activities for kids. Her passion for screen-free activities led her to create a swap group with her friends to make quiet book pages for their children, which eventually turned into a successful business. In this conversation, Kailan shares her journey from being a teacher to starting her own b...

Are you a teacher that’s eager to bring home additional money? Whether you are looking for a small side hustle or a full replacement of your teacher income, you don’t want to miss this episode! Learn the 3 simple steps to start your own teacher biz without using a third party platform such as Teachers Pay Teachers, Etsy, or Amazon. Despite the potential intimidation, Heather assures you that if sh...

After having a panic moment when she showed up to substitute teach a class and realized there was nothing for her to do, Kelsey Sorenson had the bright idea to create her own substitute teacher resources and sell them on Teachers Pay Teachers. Tune in to hear Kelsey’s journey from teacher to now a successful online business owner of Wife Teacher Mommy.  This conversation discusses the importance o...

In episode 4, Heather explained the importance of selling your products on your own website versus selling on 3rd party platforms. This may have left you thinking, “how will I get customers when I'm on my own and not with the other teacher products?”. Find out the answer in this episode and learn 3 key strategies for finding your future customers! Your ideal customer is out there looking for...

Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a great resource and obviously popular, however, it's not the most profitable way for someone to sell their own resources. The best way to really maximize your profits and build better relationships with your customers is by selling through your own website. But why? This episode will shift your thinking and hopefully set you on a path to create a life giving te...

Notice The Little Things - a blog that started as a non-business idea but eventually turned into a booming online business with multiple products. Like a lot of people, Erin Leonard understands that starting a business can be difficult, especially for those who are not business-minded, but she emphasizes that there are resources available to help make the process easier.  Even though Erin does hav...

When you think about it, all businesses are solving a problem and bringing a solution to a customer. Have you ever thought of bringing a solution to someone who needs you?  Teachers have a wealth of knowledge and experience that can be turned into solutions to benefit other teachers or parents! By identifying your strengths and creating a product that meets a need, teachers can monetize their skil...

In the first episode of The Teacher Biz Podcast, Heather O'Donnell introduces herself and the purpose of the podcast, which is to help educators start a profitable home business using a lot less effort than it takes to run a classroom! She shares her own success story of running an online teacher biz, Kindergarten Ready Skills, and provides insight into the strategies and marketing techniques...

Hey there! Welcome to The Teacher Biz Podcast with Heather O’Donnell.  Each week, Heather shares strategies she’s used in her own online business to replace her teacher income (several times over) while working just 25 hours a week. Learn how a profitable teacher biz actually works (psst… we’re not throwing up resources on TPT) and how to get started without falling into the most common pitfalls a...