57: Don't Go All In, Start Small | Re-Starting a Teacher Business
From Online Business for Teachers | TPT | How to Make Extra Money, Work From Home, Digital Products · 16:49
Show by Monica Lopez - Business & Mindset Coach for Teachers
Have you been thinking about starting a teacher business, selling resources on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), or trying a new business idea, but feel like you need to have everything figured out before you begin? What if you didn't? In this episode of Online Business for Teachers, we're talking about giving yourself permission to experiment with new business ideas without immediately turning them into a full-blown business. I'm sharing a conversation I had with an accountant who dreamed of trying woodworking, along with lessons from my own experience starting a health coaching business. I invested thousands of dollars into courses, advertising, and building a business before I had really given myself the opportunity to explore whether it was something I wanted to pursue. Looking back, I realize that not every idea needs a business plan, a website, or a big financial investment. Sometimes you just need to try it and see what happens! In this episode, we're talking about: Why you don't have to go all in when starting a business The importance of exploring and testing business ideas before making big investments What I learned from starting my first online business Why not every hobby or interest needs to become a business How giving yourself permission to experiment can change the way you approach entrepreneurship Whether you're a teacher thinking about starting a side hustle, a TPT seller considering a new product line, or an established teacher entrepreneur exploring your next business idea, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to figure everything out today. You can start small. You can experiment. And you're allowed to change your mind! Here's something to think about this week: Is there a business idea you've been wanting to try but haven't because you think you need to go all in? What would it look like to just try it on first? ❤️ Want more conversations about teacher entrepreneurship, business mindset, and building a business that works for you? Join my email list! 🎧 Follow Online Business for Teachers for more honest conversations about the thinking behind the business. And if you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to leave a review!
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