Managing a Side Hustle Without Burning Out: Tips for Teachers

Jeff GargasBlog, EDUcreator, EDUpreneur, Innovation, Self-Care

Educators are no strangers to juggling responsibilities—lesson plans, grading, meetings, and more. So, when it comes to starting or managing a side hustle, it can feel like there’s no room left in the day. But the truth is, with the right strategies and mindset, balancing a side hustle with your teaching career is not only possible but can also be … Read More

5 Steps to Prepare for Your Teacher Side Hustle

Jeff GargasBlog, EDUcreator, EDUpreneur, Innovation, Teacherpreneur

TL;DR: To start a teacher side hustle, identify your audience, build trust, and create valuable content to succeed. Build an email list and community that trusts you. Identify your target audience and their pain points. Create and nurture content that addresses these pain points to build your future teacher side hustle. I was reflecting on a conversation I had with … Read More

5 Lessons I’ve Learned About Promoting My Work as an Edupreneur

Lindsay LyonsBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership

TL;DR: Becoming an edupreneur was challenging at first, but there are ways to support the transition. Stick with your values when it comes to sharing your work, getting paid, and supporting teachers. Promote your work. You want others to see what you have to share. Find systems and tools to keep you organized. Switching from a classroom teacher to running … Read More

6 Steps to Start Your Edupreneur Journey

Jeff GargasBlog, Innovation, Teacherpreneur

TL;DR: Using your strengths and skills as an educator to start an entrepreneurial journey. Finding your passion, planning, building a team, forgetting perfection, reflecting and adapting, and committing are 6 simple steps you can take to become an edupreneur. I’ve been saying it for quite a while now: educators make awesome entrepreneurs. You’re built for it. You’re passionate, driven, educated, … Read More