<description>&lt;h1&gt;What New Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Sellers Need to Know, Lessons From a First-Year Store Owner&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does it really look like to start a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store from scratch when you didn’t even know TPT existed a month earlier?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Teacher Business School podcast, Lindsay sits down with Cherene Chan, a Teacher Resource Academy student from the UK, to talk about her journey from online ESL teaching and major health challenges to opening a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, making consistent sales, and earning her first five-star reviews.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cherene shares what surprised her most about selling on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), how long it took to make her first sale, what finally helped her gain traction, and the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference. This conversation is especially encouraging for newer sellers, international teachers, and anyone feeling overwhelmed at the beginning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Discussion Points:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:00:41] Meet Cherene and Her Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Cherene went from never hearing about Teachers Pay Teachers to opening her own store after finding a free Instagram workshop.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:02:21] Teaching Online and Navigating Health Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cherene shares her background teaching ESL online, earning TEFL certifications, and rebuilding momentum after major jaw surgery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:04:22] Discovering the Three-Day Board Game Challenge&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What caught Cherene’s attention about the free workshop, why she almost didn’t sign up, and how creating her first resource sparked everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:06:01] Opening Her Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Store and Making the First Sale&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How long it took Cherene to open her store, when her first sale came in, and why earning $1.60 felt so meaningful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:08:41] What the Early Days of Selling Really Felt Like&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The overwhelm, self-doubt, and steep learning curve that came with learning PowerPoint, Canva, and the business side of Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:11:01] Choosing a Niche and Creating ESL Grammar Resources&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why Cherene focuses on ESL grammar, lesson slides, and editable worksheets, and how product lines help her work faster.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:13:21] Selling on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) as a UK-Based Seller&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Cherene adapts her resources for American English, creates US holiday products, and turns being international into an advantage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:15:21] Hitting 50+ Sales as a New Seller&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What it felt like to pass the 50-sale milestone and why tracking progress kept her motivated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:16:41] Receiving Her First Five-Star Review&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The emotional moment Cherene realized she had earned a five-star review and why that validation meant so much.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:19:21] Why Training and Support Matter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cherene explains why she believes trying to figure out Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) alone would have led to quitting early.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:21:41] How Resource Creation Gets Faster Over Time&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From seven hours to three minutes, how repetition, templates, and experience changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:24:01] The Importance of Covers, Thumbnails, and Previews&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What finally helped Cherene improve page views and sales after reworking her covers and previews months later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;[00:26:41] Advice for New and Overwhelmed Sellers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cherene’s most important advice for beginners who want to succeed on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) without burning out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cherene's Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Link:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/learn-with-chezi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/learn-with-chezi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect further:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Download my TPT Income Report:&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;https://www.lindsaybowden.com/income&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"...</description>

Teacher Business School: TPT, Homeschool, & Beyond

Lindsay Bowden

105: What New Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Sellers Need to Know, Lessons From a First-Year Store Owner

JAN 14, 202631 MIN
Teacher Business School: TPT, Homeschool, & Beyond

105: What New Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Sellers Need to Know, Lessons From a First-Year Store Owner

JAN 14, 202631 MIN

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What New Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Sellers Need to Know, Lessons From a First-Year Store OwnerWhat does it really look like to start a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store from scratch when you didn’t even know TPT existed a month earlier?In this episode of the Teacher Business School podcast, Lindsay sits down with Cherene Chan, a Teacher Resource Academy student from the UK, to talk about her journey from online ESL teaching and major health challenges to opening a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, making consistent sales, and earning her first five-star reviews.Cherene shares what surprised her most about selling on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), how long it took to make her first sale, what finally helped her gain traction, and the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference. This conversation is especially encouraging for newer sellers, international teachers, and anyone feeling overwhelmed at the beginning.Key Discussion Points:[00:00:41] Meet Cherene and Her Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) JourneyHow Cherene went from never hearing about Teachers Pay Teachers to opening her own store after finding a free Instagram workshop.[00:02:21] Teaching Online and Navigating Health ChallengesCherene shares her background teaching ESL online, earning TEFL certifications, and rebuilding momentum after major jaw surgery.[00:04:22] Discovering the Three-Day Board Game ChallengeWhat caught Cherene’s attention about the free workshop, why she almost didn’t sign up, and how creating her first resource sparked everything.[00:06:01] Opening Her Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Store and Making the First SaleHow long it took Cherene to open her store, when her first sale came in, and why earning $1.60 felt so meaningful.[00:08:41] What the Early Days of Selling Really Felt LikeThe overwhelm, self-doubt, and steep learning curve that came with learning PowerPoint, Canva, and the business side of Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT).[00:11:01] Choosing a Niche and Creating ESL Grammar ResourcesWhy Cherene focuses on ESL grammar, lesson slides, and editable worksheets, and how product lines help her work faster.[00:13:21] Selling on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) as a UK-Based SellerHow Cherene adapts her resources for American English, creates US holiday products, and turns being international into an advantage.[00:15:21] Hitting 50+ Sales as a New SellerWhat it felt like to pass the 50-sale milestone and why tracking progress kept her motivated.[00:16:41] Receiving Her First Five-Star ReviewThe emotional moment Cherene realized she had earned a five-star review and why that validation meant so much.[00:19:21] Why Training and Support MatterCherene explains why she believes trying to figure out Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) alone would have led to quitting early.[00:21:41] How Resource Creation Gets Faster Over TimeFrom seven hours to three minutes, how repetition, templates, and experience changed everything.[00:24:01] The Importance of Covers, Thumbnails, and PreviewsWhat finally helped Cherene improve page views and sales after reworking her covers and previews months later.[00:26:41] Advice for New and Overwhelmed SellersCherene’s most important advice for beginners who want to succeed on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) without burning out.Cherene's Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Link:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/learn-with-cheziConnect further:Download my TPT Income Report: https://www.lindsaybowden.com/incomeEarn 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! http://instagram.com/lindsaybowdenWatch full episodes on Youtube + Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Lindsay.Bowden?sub_confirmation=1Resources 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.