
Stop Thinking Small: How to Position Your Teacher Business for Massive Growth
05/14/25 • 14 min
Ready to go bigger in your teacher business, but not sure how? This episode is your wake-up call (and a warm hug) all in one. If you’ve been stuck in the “side hustle” cycle, listing low-ticket products, undercharging for your expertise, or waiting for your confidence to catch up, this is your moment to shift. Because small thinking won’t scale your business... but the right mindset and strategy will.
Inside this episode, I’ll break down how to reframe your mindset, price for value, and build a business that supports the teacher and the CEO in you. This isn’t about hustle culture. It’s about business systems, brand-building, and believing your work is worth it.
In this episode about reframing your teacher business, you will learn:
- Why the “$20 mindset” is keeping teachers stuck (and what to do instead)
- How to think like a brand, build true fans, and grow a membership that lasts
- The power of business systems that work while you rest
- Why fear isn’t the enemy
- How to reframe your inner dialogue
- Want to take this episode even further? Join us at the Lessons to Lasting Income Summit your all-access pass to the exact systems, strategies, and step-by-step tools to build a teacher membership that creates predictable, recurring revenue without launching on fumes. You’ll walk away with a plan that works!
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.
- Start With A Small Business At Home
- Take Your Teacher Business To The Next Level
- Create Content That Connects
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 💖
Ready to go bigger in your teacher business, but not sure how? This episode is your wake-up call (and a warm hug) all in one. If you’ve been stuck in the “side hustle” cycle, listing low-ticket products, undercharging for your expertise, or waiting for your confidence to catch up, this is your moment to shift. Because small thinking won’t scale your business... but the right mindset and strategy will.
Inside this episode, I’ll break down how to reframe your mindset, price for value, and build a business that supports the teacher and the CEO in you. This isn’t about hustle culture. It’s about business systems, brand-building, and believing your work is worth it.
In this episode about reframing your teacher business, you will learn:
- Why the “$20 mindset” is keeping teachers stuck (and what to do instead)
- How to think like a brand, build true fans, and grow a membership that lasts
- The power of business systems that work while you rest
- Why fear isn’t the enemy
- How to reframe your inner dialogue
- Want to take this episode even further? Join us at the Lessons to Lasting Income Summit your all-access pass to the exact systems, strategies, and step-by-step tools to build a teacher membership that creates predictable, recurring revenue without launching on fumes. You’ll walk away with a plan that works!
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.
- Start With A Small Business At Home
- Take Your Teacher Business To The Next Level
- Create Content That Connects
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 💖
Previous Episode

5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Create Content that Connects
Teacher Content That Builds Trust, Not Just Traffic: Your Go-To Content Creation Strategy for Real Teacher Impact
Let’s face it, content creation can feel like one more thing on your overflowing to-do list. But what if I told you that you don’t need more content... You need content that connects? I’m breaking down 5 powerful questions that will help you create scroll-stopping, story-sharing, audience-attracting content that doesn’t just sound good, but hits home for your ideal teacher audience.
Because when your content sounds like it was pulled straight from their brain at 11 p.m.? That’s when the real magic starts.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to figure out what your audience is really searching for (and how to meet them there)
- Why reflecting on where you have been is the fastest way to build trust
- How to drop the perfect grammar and speak to your audience like a real person
- How to move from performative to transformational
- The most powerful content hack of all: what you wish someone told YOU 5 years ago
Imagine creating value-packed, trust-building content regularly, for a group of teachers who’ve already said, “YES, I want to learn from you.” That’s the power of a membership. And we’re diving deep into how to build one that works for your life at the From Lessons to Lasting Income Summit on May 18.
Inside, I’ll walk you through how to:
- Build a business model that doesn’t burn you out
- Serve deeply and sustainably (with content you’ve already created!)
- Use your teacher brain to build something scalable, authentic, and YOU
Save your seat now at kaysemorris.com/summit
CEO Teacher® Resources Worth Their Weight in GoldYou'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.
- Best Tips for Content Creation
- Content Planning Strategy Series: Ep 1
- Use Your Teacher Brand Voice to Convert More Customers
P.P.S. Don't forget to grab your free bag of virtual teacher goodies and start making your mark online!
I believe in ...
Next Episode

Build and Launch Your Teacher Membership This Summer
Why Now Is The Time To Create Lasting Income From Your Teaching Skills With A Membership For Teachers
If you’ve ever looked at your TPT dashboard and thought, “There’s got to be more than this,” you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong. This week on the CEO Teacher® Podcast, we’re talking about what it takes to finally launch your teacher membership (and why summer is the best time to do it).
No fluff. No complicated tech. Just the mindset shifts and simple steps that help you go from thinking about it to building it. This episode is your permission slip to stop winging it and start turning your teaching skills into sustainable, recurring revenue.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why summer is the secret weapon for launching your membership
- What you actually need to launch (and what you don’t)
- The real story behind how I launched my first membership (spoiler: no funnel, no team, just purpose
- The F.L.O.W.TM Method for teacher membership success
- How to get started with a clear promise, a founding offer, and a simple delivery system
If you’ve got the idea, the skills, and the teacher heart... this is how you build something that supports your life (without the Sunday scaries or TPT burnout).
Listener Challenge:Give yourself permission to start messy. ➡️ Block off two hours this week. ➡️ Write one email. ➡️ Share one idea. ➡️ Build one small piece of your dream.
That’s how we do it, bit by bit, with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of strategy.
Links Mentioned in this Episode about building a teacher membership: CEO Teacher® Resources Worth Their Weight in GoldYou'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 Membership
- Create A Membership Site For Teachers
- 5 Questions To Ask For Content That Converts
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!
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