The Truth About Monthly Recurring Revenue for Teachers—And Why Your Membership Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

If you’ve ever thought about launching a teacher membership but got overwhelmed by the tech, the pressure, or the “forever” feeling, you are not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down what it really means to build a membership that feels aligned, sustainable, and exciting to show up for.

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be helpful.

Whether you’ve created a $3 TPT resource, a one-off lesson, or a simple system that worked wonders in your classroom, that’s your golden ticket to building a teacher membership that brings in monthly recurring revenue and makes a meaningful impact on teachers, students, or families.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to turn your existing resources into a scalable, value-packed membership

• The 3-step framework to design a membership that supports your life—not drains it

• Why connection beats content every time when it comes to retention

• The 5 R’s of a thriving membership (and how to implement them without burnout)

Links Mentioned in this Episode about creating a teacher membership: 

• Free eBook: The Not-So-Fabulous Life of a Teacher

• CEO Teacher® Patreon Community

Listener Challenge: Your Membership Starts Here

• Grab a notebook or open a fresh Google Doc.

• List 3 challenges you’ve personally overcome as a teacher.

• Next to each, jot down a resource you’ve created (or could repurpose).

• Circle the combo that excites you the most—that’s your starting point. 🎯

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’

 

• Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes and never miss an episode. This is your weekly go-to for all things teacher business, marketing, and mindset…

 

• Leave a Review: Help other teachers discover the CEO Teacher® Podcast and lean into their teacher magic!

 

• 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

 

Let's make your teacher dreams a reality!

 

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

• Turn Your TPT Resources into Reliable Income

• Stop Selling Products, Start Building Community

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 💖