Emma was a high school teacher who built a side income selling digital products. Here’s exactly how she did it.
The Beginning
“I was making $45,000 as a teacher and barely making ends meet. I knew I needed additional income, but I didn’t have money to invest in inventory.”
Month 1-2: Research and Planning
Emma spent two months researching what to sell. She decided on digital planners for teachers – something she knew inside and out.
Month 3-4: Creating the Products
She used Canva to design her first planner bundle. It took 60 hours of work, but she finished it.
Month 5-6: Launch and First Sales
Emma listed her products on Etsy and Teachers Pay Teachers. First month sales: $47.
Month 7-12: Growth Phase
She kept creating new products and promoting on Pinterest. By month 12, she was earning $2,000/month.
Month 13-18: Scaling Up
Emma added email marketing and created her own website. Revenue hit $5,000/month.
Key Lessons
“Start before you’re ready. I wasted two months overthinking. Just launch and improve as you go.”
Emma now makes $8,000/month and has quit teaching to work on her business full-time.
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