How to start a Teachers Pay Teachers that actually makes money.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “You can do it too!” when it comes to starting a side business but often roll our eyes or automatically put ourselves down saying, “No, that’s not realistic.” But what most people do not realize is that the ones who succeed are not these mega talented, rare, untouchable people-well they are talented but so are you! What sets apart the people who are successful and the ones who aren’t is one simple thing. And that thing is not giving up. Now think about that for a second. You’ve heard it so many times but that’s because it’s true. Not giving up is the reason some people have been able to build businesses that are not only profitable, but have replaced their income entirely. How many times have you started something and within weeks or even days given up because you did not become as successful as you’d hoped? But honestly, do you think anyone with a great income became an overnight sensation? No, it took hard work, an open mind, and consistency.

Now we know that as teachers we are already hard workers but the fact of the matter is that if we want our teachers pay teachers store to actually become something that could potentially become a full time job, then we have to treat it like one. This means that the hours and effort you put in will make a huge difference. If you treat it as a hobby then you’ll only get minimal rewards. If you treat it seriously and set goals and broaden your horizons then your business can only grow.

Now that being said you cannot just post anything and expect it to sell. You have to open your mind to many different ideas and formats, see what’s trending in the teaching world, and also put your own personal pizazz on it. Luckily the internet has about a gajillion resources to help you! Canva is a great tool which is what I personally use the most for my shop, but there are so many options! My first resource started on Microsoft word that I made on a broken laptop! You can google just about anything and find a tutorial on how to do something.

The most important thing to remember is that if you give up, you’ll never get anywhere, and that goes for any side hustle you try. No one built their website, posted a thousand products, and got a million followers in one day, one week, one month, or even one year. But time is going to pass anyway so why not get started and actually do it this time.