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How a High School Teacher Built a 12K Side Hustle in Curriculum Design
In this episode, we explore how Maria, a high school science teacher in Austin, turned her lesson-planning skills into a $12,000-a-month side hustle designing curriculum for EdTech startups. Lucas and Luna break down how she found her first client on Upwork, scaled to three ongoing contracts, and manages the workload after a full day of teaching. They discuss specific pricing strategies, the importance of aligning with state standards, and how she avoids burnout. Plus, a candid look at the challenges of freelancing while employed and why an ad-free model keeps the focus on real, actionable…
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