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How a Former Teacher Built a 15000 Monthly Side Hustle in Curriculum Design
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a former middle school science teacher turned her lesson-planning skills into a $15,000 per month side hustle in curriculum design consulting. They break down the specific niche she carved out—creating NGSS-aligned STEM units for edtech startups—and how she landed her first $5,000 client through a cold email that referenced a specific textbook chapter. Lucas shares the metrics: she works 12 hours per week, charges $150 per hour, and has a 90% repeat client rate. The conversation covers the key skills teachers already have that transfer to this…
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