Like for real. Teachers Pay Teachers Changed My Life!
If you haven't had a chance to check out any of my youtube videos, you should, but you should also know that I say like for real, waaaay too much. My apologies. Alright, let's just get down to business, shall we?
Teachers Pay Teachers has changed my life – significantly. If you're on the fence about starting your own business through TPT, I hope to be your motivation to believe in yourself. My husband says I should have been a motivational speaker. I tell my students to surround themselves with others that feel like warm sunshine. And I am regularly just a whole a vibe when I am speaking to our CEO Teacher® community. I really believe in every individual, and I think that's what makes me a great teacher. I see the good in everyone, and I see the good in you.
How did TPT make me change my outlook on life? Can something as simple as creating a store and designing lesson plans really change your life? The answer is a resounding YES! Monetarily, emotionally, and physically.
I've always worked really hard at my job. My boss believed in me beyond what I can possibly describe. She always made me feel like my job mattered. As a teacher, saying that about a principal is fairly uncommon. Or is that just south Georgia? I pushed as hard as I could most days, but everyone needs a little pick-me-up now and then. Teachers Pay Teachers has picked me up and taken me places I didn't know I could go. The financial burden lifted from my family is indescribable. I am finally able to do what I want to do when I want to do it. Are you able to say that? If not yet, that's what I am here for. To help you live a life of freedom, purpose, and income!
So what do I tell my CEO Teacher® Students when they are wondering if its the right time to become a TPT seller? Just do it.
So what's my dream in life? What's my ultimate goal? We are supposed to have those as adults, right? I dream about helping as many educators around the world as possible. I dream about growing a beuatiful garden. Spending quality time with my family, and having the financial freedom I know I was meant for. I am the mother of 4 boys and one sweet baby girl getting ready to turn a year old very soon! My dream is to be the best mom and wife I can be.
Another thing that has really helped me in my personal career, as well as my TPT career, is my privacy. Maybe I am kicking myself in the booty by admitting this, but I think everyone needs to know. I am a VERY private person. My husband is an assistant principal and I am a former teacher, and we live in a very very very small town. It's best if we keep our lives as small and as secret as possible.
It wasn't until a fellow teacher found me on TPT that I even admitted I had a store. Now, that may not be something you're interested in, but I found that by keeping my personal life on TPT private, I was able to do my job without any naysayers. I never wanted my integrity in the classroom to be in question. I always wanted my job to be first and foremost. And TPT to be my passion.
I speak to you as if you are my friend because I don't speak to anyone else about it. I didn't' even confess I was on TPT to my family (extended family) until almost a year after I started. I didn't want to inflate my balloon and pretend that I was going to be this mega millionaire before my store took off. In February of 2015, I made nearly $10,000 on TPT. I thought it was safe to talk about it with my family then. Almost a decade ago, I am now more comfortable sharing my journey. Because I know there are teachers out there who need to hear it. Need to know that they can achieve this life of freedom too!
Teachers Pay Teachers changed my life in more ways than one.
And most importantly it allowed my creativity to grow and flourish in my newfound role. How could Teachers Pay Teachers change your life?
It's time to make that TPT store you've been dreaming about. And take those dreams and goals to the next level. And I am here to help you do just that! Grab the Teachers Map Of Online Business Secrets Right Here!
I love you guys, I'll talk to you soon!
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I honestly teared up when I read this. I haven't opened my TpT store yet, but it's in the works. I know it's something that I can do and that I can eventually be successful at, but that nagging voice in the back of my mind won't leave me alone. You know, that one that says I am going to spend so much time making these products that no one is going to buy and that I am wasting my time. I have 4 small kids, so my time is of great value to me. I needed to hear that I can do it. I needed someone to tell me "just do it", and that's what you have done for me here. God bless you for that. BTW – I'm only a couple hours away from you – I live in middle Georgia. Thank you so much for taking the time to be an encouragement to the rest of us. It's exciting to potentially have a source to lighten the financial burden on my family as I am the sole-provider at the moment. Thanks again!
Hey Kelly! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I really do understand the battle going on in your brain!!!! I had it for a long while too. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help. I'd love to meet you!!! I have a brother in middle Georgia.
Thanks again, hope to talk with you soon.
Only the past few months have I really put the effort into my TpT store. The only reason I started to put the effort in was reading all the fabulous sellers on TpT putting fantastic things like this together. You are an inspiration, congratulations on your success, I'm so glad your hard work is paying off.
How sweet are you?? Thank you so much for your kind words. We got this girl! Let's be motivational friends? What do you think? We all have moments when we need a little pick-me-up. Here's to you being a TPT Millionaire!
That would be Awesome! Next time you are in the area let me know so we can meet up! My email is Kellyworkman@hotmail.com. Hope to hear from you soon 🙂
Kayse!!! Some how I ran across your YouTube videos and they ALL crack me up! You have such a great personality and I really learned a lot 🙂 Keep going giiiiirl! Will you be at the TpT Conference next week?
Julie
The Techie Teacher
NEVER MIND!! Just watched a video saying you WILL be there 🙂 Hope to meet you!
Very inspiring words! Thanks for the encouragement. Kelly said it best. The nagging saying it's not going to work is something I'm trying not to think about. I'm going to make it work. It may take time, but I'll keep plugging along and, hopefully, with your tips, I can be successful.
Thanks for being there for other sellers!
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I'm so glad I found you! I first saw you on the TPT seller's forum. I love your Youtube videos! They crack me up and inform me at the same time. I went to the Vegas conference last week and was hoping to meet up at the 'Cool Kids Meet and Greet', but didn't make it. Next time…:)
Keep inspiring please! 😉
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Thank you so much for your inspiring words. I am in the verge of giving up, and I am desperately looking for something to help me pay the bills. You inspire me to start up. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for reading Kim ! Don’t give up! The best is yet to come.