How Much Can You Really Make on TPT? Real Income Numbers + Success Stories

 

Is it still possible to make money on Teachers Pay Teachers - even if you’re just starting out? In this episode, Lindsay gets real and raw about how much she’s earning on TPT (spoiler: it’s impressive!) and shares inspiring success stories from The Resource Academy members who are generating real income—even in their first month! If you’re curious about whether TPT is still worth it, this episode will fire you up and show you what’s possible with the right strategy and training.

 

• [01:31] Lindsay’s Income Breakdown (12-Month Overview): From updating her store in late 2024 to hitting $5,700+ in April 2025, Lindsay shares her exact monthly earnings and what changed when she took her own advice.
• [02:57] The Power of a Strategic Store Refresh: Learn how using Seller Spy and updating thumbnails, covers, and descriptions helped Lindsay turn her TPT store around - and how it can do the same for you.
• [06:05] Real Results from Resource Academy Members: Hear inspiring income wins from teachers just like you!
• [07:46] Why Training is Non-Negotiable for TPT Success: If your store isn’t making sales, Lindsay explains why lack of training - not market saturation—is usually the problem.
• [08:19] Get Found in Search with SEO + Seller Spy: Lindsay shares how low-competition keywords and optimized titles/descriptions helped boost her TPT views - and how you can do it too.
• [09:07] Why Covers, Thumbnails, and Descriptions Really Matter: Your product’s first impression is everything! Lindsay talks about the visuals and copy that convert browsers into buyers.
• [10:45] Pricing Strategies That Actually Work: Don’t guess your price! Lindsay explains how to do simple market research to price your resources just right.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Seller Spy 
• Check Out My Free 3-Day Challenge 
• Check Out The Resource Academy 
• Listen to My Interview with Colleen Swanzey, the Creator of Seller Spy  
• Listen to What Happened When I Updated My TPT Store Products 
• Listen to the Previous Summer Series Episodes:
• Summer Series Episode 1 
• Summer Series Episode 2 
• Summer Series Episode 3 

 

Connect further:

• Earn 3-4 figures per month on TPT | https://lindsaybowden.com/start
• Start or grow your TPT email list | https://lindsaybowden.com/email
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• Watch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1

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