Teacher Business School™: TPT, Homeschool, & Beyond

Teacher Business School™: TPT, Homeschool, & Beyond

By Lindsay Bowden

The Teacher Business School podcast helps teachers and homeschool moms create and sell their own digital products. Whether you're interested in selling teacher resources on Teachers Pay Teacher (TPT),... more

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  1. Number 1: 127: Do You Need an LLC for Your TPT Business? LLCs, Taxes & Business Basics Made Simple

    Do you actually need an LLC for your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) business? And what’s the difference between being a sole proprietor, having an LLC, and becoming an S-Corp? In this episode, Lindsay is joined by her husband Parker, a former corporate accountant and current CFO of their company, to answer common questions about the business side of selling on TPT. They break down LLCs, business bank accounts, EINs, taxes, S-Corps, and more in simple terms. Key Discussion Points: [00:01:15] LLCs vs. Sole Proprietorships What an LLC actually does, what it doesn't do for your taxes, and how it differs from operating as a sole proprietor. [00:05:00] Separating Your Business Finances Why having a separate bank account for your TPT income and expenses can make bookkeeping and tax time much easier, even if you aren't ready for an LLC. [00:09:00] When Should You Form an LLC? What to consider when deciding whether you're ready for an LLC, including state fees, your business income, and where you are in your business journey. [00:14:00] Setting Up Your LLC, EIN & Business Bank Account The basic order for setting up your business, including a business address, LLC, EIN, and business bank account. [00:21:00] Business Addresses & Registered Agents What a registered agent is, why your address matters when forming an LLC, and what information may become public. [00:26:00] When an S-Corp Might Make Sense How an S-Corp differs from an LLC, when it may be worth discussing with a CPA, and what changes when you begin paying yourself through payroll. [00:31:00] Hiring Family & Planning for the Future Lindsay and Parker discuss hiring family members, payroll, retirement accounts, and why these more advanced business decisions are worth discussing with a CPA. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified professional about your specific situation. lindsaybowden.com/training Connect further:Join the 1k TPT Challenge: https://lindsaybowden.com/challengeSell Education Workbooks with Amazon KDP: https://lindsaybowden.com/KDPEarn 3-4 figures per month on TPT | https://lindsaybowden.com/startStart or grow your TPT email list | https://lindsaybowden.com/emailAnd make sure to follow me! https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsay.bowden and http://instagram.com/lindsaybowdenWatch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1 Resources mentioned may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and resources I truly love and use myself.

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  2. Number 2: 129: The NEW TPT Keyword Tool: What You Need to Know as a TPT Seller

    Key Discussion Points:[00:01:15] Introducing the New TPT Keyword Tool Lindsay and Johanna take a first look at the new keyword research tool now available inside the TPT dashboard. [00:03:15] Understanding TPT Search Volume & Trends How the tool displays 30 days of search data, plus the limitations of only having access to recent search history. [00:06:00] Competition & the Opportunity Score Why Lindsay doesn't recommend relying on TPT's opportunity score when deciding whether a keyword is worth targeting. [00:08:45] Using Related Keywords to Find Product Ideas Johanna explains why related searches are one of the most useful features and how they can help with product lines and bundles. [00:10:15] Finding Lower-Competition TPT Keywords How to sort by the number of resources, evaluate competition, and determine whether you have a realistic chance of ranking. [00:12:15] What We Wish TPT Would Add to the Tool Lindsay and Johanna share the features they'd like to see added, including 365 days of data and better ways to evaluate competition. [00:14:15] Using TPT's Keyword Tool With Seller Spy & AI How sellers can combine multiple keyword research strategies—including AI—to uncover more specific long-tail keywords. [00:16:00] Finding Unexpected Keyword Opportunities Lindsay shares an example of discovering a keyword and potential product idea she wouldn't have thought of on her own. [00:17:15] More TPT SEO Training Inside Teacher Resource Academy A look at upcoming keyword and SEO training inside Teacher Resource Academy. lindsaybowden.com/training Check out SellerSpy: https://sellerspy.co/?via=lindsay Connect further:Join the 1k TPT Challenge: https://lindsaybowden.com/challengeSell Education Workbooks with Amazon KDP: https://lindsaybowden.com/KDPEarn 3-4 figures per month on TPT | https://lindsaybowden.com/startStart or grow your TPT email list | https://lindsaybowden.com/emailAnd make sure to follow me! https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsay.bowden and http://instagram.com/lindsaybowdenWatch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1 Resources mentioned may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and resources I truly love and use myself.

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  3. Number 3: 125: What I Learned at the 2026 TPT Forward Conference

    The 2026 TPT Forward Conference was filled with exciting announcements, new platform updates, and practical strategies for growing a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store. In this episode, Lindsay shares her biggest takeaways from attending the 2026 TPT Forward conference, including upcoming features that could change how sellers optimize their stores, what Teachers Pay Teachers is doing with AI and search, and the sessions that made the biggest impact on her business. She also shares what's ahead for the Teacher Business School Podcast this season and why she's excited to help teachers build multiple streams of income beyond TPT. Key Discussion Points: [00:01:00] A New Season for Teacher Business School Lindsay shares her journey from classroom teacher to full-time entrepreneur, explains how her business has evolved over the years, and discusses why this season of the podcast will focus not only on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), but also on helping teachers build multiple streams of income. [00:07:30] What's Coming This Season A preview of upcoming podcast episodes, including teacher success stories from a variety of niches, conversations about Facebook ads, and strategies for expanding beyond a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store into a complete online business. [00:10:30] The Biggest Teachers Pay Teachers Announcements Lindsay breaks down the major platform updates announced at TPT Forward, including the upcoming keyword research tool, guest checkout, improvements to search, and how Teachers Pay Teachers is preparing for AI-powered search with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). [00:18:00] Favorite Sessions and Business Takeaways The lessons that stood out most from conference speakers, including fresh ideas for using freebies to increase sales, practical ways to improve products, data-driven decision making, AI tools for business owners, and why learning from other sellers is one of the fastest ways to grow. [00:28:30] Looking Ahead Lindsay shares her excitement for the new podcast season, encourages listeners to send future episode ideas, and reflects on why continuing to learn and adapt is one of the most valuable investments you can make as a teacher business owner. lindsaybowden.com/training Connect further:Join the 1k TPT Challenge: https://lindsaybowden.com/challengeSell Education Workbooks with Amazon KDP: https://lindsaybowden.com/KDPEarn 3-4 figures per month on TPT | https://lindsaybowden.com/startStart or grow your TPT email list | https://lindsaybowden.com/emailAnd make sure to follow me! https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsay.bowden and http://instagram.com/lindsaybowdenWatch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1 Resources mentioned may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and resources I truly love and use myself.

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  4. Number 4: 130: TRA Success Story: How Lauren Turned Her TPT Store Into a Reliable Income Stream

    In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Lauren from The Backup Teacher, a full-time middle school teacher and Teacher Resource Academy member. Lauren shares how she went from putting products in her store without a real strategy to building a growing TPT business, creating a year-long grammar curriculum, landing an affiliate partnership, and earning enough from TPT to cover the cost of an unexpected surgery. They also talk about the beginner mistakes Lauren had to go back and fix, what she chose to stop doing in her business, the importance of community, and how she prioritizes her limited time as a full-time teacher.Key Discussion Points:[00:01:15] Meet Lauren from The Backup Teacher Lauren shares how she started her TPT store while juggling teaching, health issues, coaching, and grad school—and why her early approach was pretty inconsistent. [00:04:00] The TPT Mistakes She Made in the Beginning From not understanding SEO to skipping product lines and bundles, Lauren talks about what she wishes she'd known when she started. [00:06:00] Adding an Affiliate Income Stream Lauren shares how an affiliate partnership grew out of her passion for making writing and grammar more engaging for students. [00:09:00] Creating a Year-Long Grammar Curriculum How resources Lauren originally created for distance learning eventually became a complete curriculum worth nearly $300. [00:12:30] Why She Joined Teacher Resource Academy Lauren explains why she needed to get back to the basics and improve her titles, descriptions, covers, thumbnails, previews, and overall TPT strategy. [00:16:30] Why She Stopped Trying to Do Everything Lauren realized Instagram wasn't worth the time it required for her, so she shifted her focus toward strategies she actually enjoyed—including blogging and email marketing. [00:20:00] The Importance of a TPT Community How a coworking group helped Lauren learn from more experienced sellers, get feedback, discover new tools, and figure out what to prioritize next. [00:24:00] When TPT Income Became More Than a Side Hustle Lauren shares how her TPT earnings unexpectedly covered the entire cost of a major surgery and relieved some of the financial pressure during her recovery. [00:28:30] Balancing TPT With Full-Time Teaching Lauren talks about giving herself permission to rest and using a five-hour workweek approach to prioritize the TPT tasks that actually move her business forward. [00:32:00] Lauren's Advice for Other TPT Sellers Why she believes Teacher Resource Academy was worth the investment and how her sales have continued to grow year over year. Lauren's TPT Store - The Backup Teacher: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-backup-teacher Check Out Groove Lit: https://groovelit.com/?utm_source=the-backup-teacher lindsaybowden.com/training Connect further:Join the 1k TPT Challenge: https://lindsaybowden.com/challengeSell Education Workbooks with Amazon KDP: https://lindsaybowden.com/KDPEarn 3-4 figures per month on TPT | https://lindsaybowden.com/startStart or grow your TPT email list | https://lindsaybowden.com/emailAnd make sure to follow me! https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsay.bowden and http://instagram.com/lindsaybowdenWatch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1 Resources mentioned may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and resources I truly love and use myself.

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  5. Number 5: 128: Is Your TPT Cover Easy to Read? How to Use Color Contrast to Make Your Resources Stand Out

    our TPT cover images may look cute, but are they actually easy to read? In this quick episode, Lindsay shares a simple way to check the color contrast on your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) covers so your resources stand out in search results. She walks through using a free contrast checker, explains why you shouldn't always rely on the score alone, and shares her simple rule for choosing text colors: dark backgrounds usually work best with white text, while light backgrounds work best with black text.Key Discussion Points:[00:00] Why Color Contrast Matters on TPT Covers Common color mistakes that can make your cover images difficult to read. [00:27] Using a Color Contrast Checker How to quickly test your background and text colors to see if they have enough contrast. [01:29] The “Stop the Scroll” Test Why Lindsay creates multiple versions and steps back from her screen to see which design stands out most. [02:31] How to Fix Poor Color Contrast Simple ways to adjust your text or background colors when a combination isn't working. [03:30] Lindsay's Simple Black & White Text Rule Why sticking with black or white text is often the easiest way to create readable TPT covers. [04:08] Get Feedback on Your TPT Covers How Teacher Resource Academy members can get feedback on their covers, fonts, colors, and other elements of their TPT stores. Check out the Coolors Contrast Checker: https://coolors.co/contrast-checker/112a46-acc8e5 Watch My YouTube Video About TPT Covers and Thumbnails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoCAweeLdhc lindsaybowden.com/training Connect further:Join the 1k TPT Challenge: https://lindsaybowden.com/challengeSell Education Workbooks with Amazon KDP: https://lindsaybowden.com/KDPEarn 3-4 figures per month on TPT | https://lindsaybowden.com/startStart or grow your TPT email list | https://lindsaybowden.com/emailAnd make sure to follow me! https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsay.bowden and http://instagram.com/lindsaybowdenWatch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1 Resources mentioned may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and resources I truly love and use myself.

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