46: Why My First Businesses Failed (But My TPT Store Finally Worked)

Have you ever wondered why some businesses work while others never really take off? Before I started my TPT store and my teacher business, I actually tried several other business ideas. Looking back, I truly believe those businesses could have worked. But they didn’t… and the reason might surprise you. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what finally made my teacher business work and how starting a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store helped me build the confidence I needed to grow something much bigger. If you’re a teacher who has been thinking about starting a business, creating resources online, or building a TPT store, this episode will help you think about your next steps a little differently. I also talk about some ideas I’ve been learning from Alex Hormozi about having a clear offer and a clear niche, and how those principles showed up in my business long before I even knew what they were. You’ll hear the real story behind how my teacher business started and the three things I believe every successful teacher business needs. In this episode, we talk about: Why my first business ideas didn’t work The fear of visibility that holds many teachers back from starting a business How starting a TPT store helped me build confidence as a business owner The importance of having a clear niche and a clear offer Why niching down can help your teacher business grow faster How to know if there is a real market for your resources or business idea Why building a teacher business is a long game Resources Mentioned $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi $100M Leads by Alex Hormozi 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 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 📧 Got questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected]. I read every message and would love to hear from you.