EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 15 MIN
54: Why You're Not Taking Action on Your TPT Store (It's Not What You Think)
from Online Business for Teachers | TPT | How to Make Extra Money, Work From Home, Digital Products · host Monica Lopez - Business & Mindset Coach for Teachers
If you've been telling yourself you're lazy or you just don't have enough time — I want to offer you something different today. In this episode, we're talking about what is actually going on when TPT sellers stay stuck. And it usually comes down to three things: fear, overwhelm, and decision fatigue. The tricky part is that most of us don't even recognize it when it's happening. It's not something we do on purpose. It's more like a subconscious self sabotage that keeps us from taking action on the business we actually want to build. We also talk about the difference between thinking like a creator and thinking like a seller — and why that shift is one of the biggest things holding teachers back on TPT. In this episode: Why "I don't have time" is usually not the real problem The teacher giving mindset and how it conflicts with running a business Why so many TPT sellers have products sitting in a folder they've never listed The what-if spiral and what it's actually doing to your business What it looks like to get real support and finally move forward Not sure where to start? Grab the free mini course: 👉 www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course Ready to stop overthinking and actually start? I work with teachers one on one to help them get clear, get focused, and take action, whether you are starting from zero or you have products but are still stuck. 👉 Book your coaching session here: www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching And if this episode helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other teachers find the show, and it means the world to me.
What this episode covers
If you've been telling yourself you're lazy or you just don't have enough time — I want to offer you something different today. In this episode, we're talking about what is actually going on when TPT sellers stay stuck. And it usually comes down to three things: fear, overwhelm, and decision fatigue. The tricky part is that most of us don't even recognize it when it's happening. It's not something we do on purpose. It's more like a subconscious self sabotage that keeps us from taking action on the business we actually want to build. We also talk about the difference between thinking like a creator and thinking like a seller — and why that shift is one of the biggest things holding teachers back on TPT. In this episode: Why "I don't have time" is usually not the real problem The teacher giving mindset and how it conflicts with running a business Why so many TPT sellers have products sitting in a folder they've never listed The what-if spiral and what it's actually doing to your business What it looks like to get real support and finally move forward Not sure where to start? Grab the free mini course: 👉 www.yourteacherbiz.com/free-mini-course Ready to stop overthinking and actually start? I work with teachers one on one to help them get clear, get focused, and take action, whether you are starting from zero or you have products but are still stuck. 👉 Book your coaching session here: www.yourteacherbiz.com/coaching And if this episode helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other teachers find the show, and it means the world to me.
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