How Monthly Recurring Revenue Can Help You Stop Trading Precious Time for a Teacher Salary That Doesn’t Stretch Far Enough

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of trading hours for dollars—whether that’s in your classroom, tutoring on the side, or hustling for every individual sale online—this episode is for you. Because let’s be honest—chasing one-off TpT sales isn’t cutting it anymore. You need a business that supports your life, not one that depends on every flash sale, bundle, or new upload.

We’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful shifts in the CEO Teacher® journey: building monthly recurring revenue that doesn’t depend on your time or energy every single week. You’ll learn what MRR actually means (no biz degree required), why it’s a game-changer for teacher income, and how you can start small with what you’ve already created. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• What monthly recurring revenue (MRR) really is—and how to calculate it
• The biggest myths about starting a teacher membership (and why they’re wrong)
• How to stop depending on one-off sales and start building income that works while you rest
• 3 simple steps to get started using your existing resources
• Real membership ideas for teachers in primary, secondary, homeschool, and support roles (this one’s a must-listen)

Links Mentioned in this Episode about monthly recurring revenue with a teacher membership: 

• Want to go deeper with monthly recurring revenue and teacher memberships? Download the Not-So-Fabulous Life of a Teacher eBook. This is your honest invitation to rethink what teaching has to be—and what your future could really look like when you stop trading time for money.
• CEO Teacher® Patreon Community

CEO Teacher® Resources Worth Their Weight in Gold

You're already a wealth of knowledge! You’re a teacher after all. You've got the skills, the passion, and the creativity to build a thriving online business. You may just not yet know what you want to create or how to get started. 

 

If that’s you- First things first:  Grab the “Start or Expand Your Teacher Business” workbook. It's your roadmap to success! This isn't just another worksheet to fill your Google Drive downloads folder– it's your personalized blueprint for getting started building a profitable online business.

 

Now if you are a seasoned CEO Teacher® who has all the systems in place, has started showing up, and is still feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks and to-dos of building your teaching legacy? No problem! Let's break it down together. 

 

Your first step is to understand your CEO Teacher® Type, and all the goodness and inspiration that comes along with your already remarkable skill set! Take the 2 Minute quiz here so we can navigate the hard parts together!

 

And if leveling up your knowledge with books is your love language, I have a whole library shelf of goodness just for you! CEO Teacher® Book List

Ready to connect with a community of inspiring educators? Join the conversation!

• Instagram: Tag me @theceoteacher and let's chat about your edupreneur journey. No topic is off limits, and it’s always a party in the DM’s- just sayin’

 

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• Join The Community: The CEO Teacher’s Lounge is a community for ANY educator building an online business who doesn't want to do it alone. kaysemorris.com/patreon

Want a list of real-life teacher memberships that actually work?

Check out these 4 ideas for turning your experience into a sustainable membership:

• The Monthly Play + Learn Club (Primary teachers)
• The Teach Smarter Toolkit (Secondary educators)
• The Nurture Learning Collective (Homeschool families)
• The Educator Impact Lab (Admins, SLPs, Coaches, and Specialists)

P.S. Check out our latest CEO Teacher® Podcast episodes and blog posts for more inspiration and actionable advice.

• 7 Secrets to a Successful Teacher Membership
• Why Blogging is Important for Your Teacher Business
• The Teacher’s Guide to Choosing a Membership Platform
• When is the best time to create your teacher podcast?

 

P.P.S. Don't forget to grab your free bag of virtual teacher goodies and start making your mark online!

 

I believe in you! YOUR best is yet to come!

Kayse