Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All
Jess and Amanda have been friends and teacherpreneurs for over ten years! They are excited to share their silly banter and business acumen with teachers who are looking to start a business and begin making recurring revenue online!
Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All
Full-Time Freedom? Why Amanda Left the Classroom (Part I)
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Jessica Martin & Amanda Werner
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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In this episode Jess and Amanda discuss the experience of leaving the classroom for good! This is part one in a two part series about leaving the classroom.
- Amanda shares why she left teaching after working part-time for two years
- The reality of part-time teaching: working full-time hours for part-time pay
- Life after the classroom: more time for passion projects like podcasting
- How consistency in content creation led to an unexpected opportunity with Adrian Martinca (Kids Dream Dreams Matter)
- The inspiration that sparked new product creation around AI and future skills
- New stresses replacing old ones: homeschooling, household responsibilities, and limited time despite no job
- TPT strategy insights from YDP: focusing on what people actually need vs. what you want to make
- The 80/20 rule: Only 5 of Amanda's 59 products generate most of her income
- The importance of getting top products to page one for increased sales
Key Takeaway: Leaving teaching doesn't mean less stress - it means different stress. Success comes from following your interests while being strategic about the marketplace.