Elliot Phillips, the mastermind behind The Teacher Project, is guiding teachers toward a lucrative opportunity in 2025: starting online tutoring as a side income. With a proven track record of helping educators transition from classroom roles to flexible, profitable ventures, he sees this as a game-changer. “Teachers can keep their day job and still build something life-changing,” Elliot says. “It’s about getting leads, crafting the right offer, and scaling smartly.” Drawing from his work with clients who’ve hit six-figure milestones, Elliot shares a step-by-step approach to launch online tutoring, making it accessible for teachers to boost their income while maintaining control.
Crafting a Launch Offer to Kickstart Success
Elliot believes the foundation of a successful tutoring side gig lies in a well-designed launch offer. “If you’re just starting online, you’ve got no testimonials, no results,” he explains. “A launch offer gets you those first students and sets you up for the long game.” He advises teachers to target a specific niche, like second-grade reading skills, and offer a 30-day program with one weekly group lesson, homework, assessments, and a review call. “Pick one subject, one skill, and keep the age group tight,” Elliot insists. “It’s about grouping students efficiently so you’re not stuck doing one-on-one forever.” He suggests pricing it low initially, starting at $97 for the first 10 students, then tiering up to $250 by the 50th. “This isn’t your forever rate,” he clarifies. “It’s about getting testimonials and validation fast.” Elliot’s seen this work with clients like Tara, who made $100,000 in eight months, starting small. “You’re playing for long-term success,” he adds. “Those early wins build the cash flow and confidence to grow.”
Generating Leads Without Breaking the Bank
Finding students is the next hurdle, and Elliot swears by free, organic strategies to get started. “Use your own network first,” he urges. “Post on social media something like, ‘10 second-grade students wanted to boost reading skills in 30 days.’” He emphasizes honesty and exclusivity in the pitch. “Tell them it’s a case study for testimonials at a fraction of the cost,” Elliot says. “Parents love that.” Beyond posts, he recommends messaging 100 contacts daily across platforms like Facebook or WhatsApp, engaging with small talk before asking, “Who do you know with a second-grader needing reading help?” “Don’t worry about what people think,” he advises. “You’ve got value to offer, and someone out there needs it.” Elliot also suggests joining local community or mom’s groups on Facebook, commenting five to 10 times daily to build trust. “Become a familiar name,” he notes. “Then share your offer when the time’s right.” His clients, like Luke, who hit $10,000 in 14 days, prove this compounds over time. “Consistency beats luck every time,” Elliot asserts.
Scaling from Side Gig to Six Figures
Once the first students are in, Elliot focuses on retention and growth. “After 30 days, upgrade them to a 12-week program,” he says. “That’s where predictability and real income kick in.” He recommends adding value, like two weekly lessons or a homework club, and pricing it at $500 upfront or $750 on a payment plan. “Results drive sales,” Elliot explains. “See students more, get them better outcomes, and they’ll stay.” On review calls, he urges teachers to highlight wins, pinpoint improvement areas, and pitch the next step. “Say, ‘Here’s how Jimmy can jump two reading grades in 90 days,’” he suggests. “They’ll want to hear it.” Elliot’s clients, like Evan, a full-time teacher who collected $100,000 in 2024, show the potential. “You don’t need to teach more than 10 hours yourself,” he reveals. “Hire help when you hit $10,000 a month—that’s just 10 sales at $1,000 each.” For Elliot, it’s about smart scaling. “Start small, get testimonials, raise rates as results roll in,” he advises. “Just imagine where you can be in 5 years if you get started now.”
Elliot Phillips’ approach through The Teacher Project is transforming how teachers view their careers. “This can be a side income or your whole gig,” he concludes. “It’s about starting smart and building steadily.” With clients like Quanita Joseph, who made $50,000 in 12 weeks after quitting teaching, his method resonates. “Teachers have the skills,” Elliot says. “They just need the framework.” In 2025, he’s betting on educators taking the leap, proving online tutoring is more than a hustle—it’s a future.
About Elliot Phillips
Elliot Phillips is the Founder and CEO of The Teacher Project, an education technology company on a mission to transform the way teachers educate the world. As a former PE teacher, Elliot is deeply passionate about empowering educators to build thriving online businesses and achieve unprecedented levels of impact and freedom. Under Elliot’s leadership, The Teacher Project has helped over 3,000 teachers start their own successful online teaching ventures, with many replacing their full-time teaching salaries in just a matter of months. To learn more, click here: http://www.teacherproject.io.
