We all know time is a hot commodity in the teacherpreneur world so I couldn’t create a series around Instagram data without chatting about it’s time investment AND it’s time saving benefits. Episode Highlights Data Tracking Time Investment Data Tracking Time Savers Join the Post and Profit waitlist : https://fostercontentsolutions.myflodesk.com/waitlist If you loved this episode, make sure you also listen to Episode 57. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher busin...
Jun 12, 2024•7 min
If you’ve been listening for a hot minute or follow me on Instagram, you probably already know I’m all about the data. Because how can we run a profitable business and reach our goals WITHOUT knowing how we are doing with our marketing efforts? So that’s exactly why we are exploring Instagram data all month long here on Schooled in Socials. Episode Highlights What does it mean to track your Instagram Data? Don’t miss out on opportunities for increased ROI Stop guessing what your audience wants S...
Jun 05, 2024•10 min
The summer might be for community building BUT that doesn’t mean you can’t sell and promote during this time. So let’s chat about what you should be selling on social media during the summer lull. Episode Highlights Percentage of Promotion Reflecting on What Works Polling Your Audience Resources Mentioned Episodes 54 and 55 Episodes 10 and 11 Mini Social Media Consults: https://calendly.com/kfostersolutions/mini-social-media-consult-clone If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on App...
May 29, 2024•8 min
Back to school season is a big deal for the teacherpreneur community, but it happens to come directly after one of the (if not the) slowest marketing times in our niche, the lovely summer lull. So today we’re chatting all about how you can use the summer lull to your advantage to create a strong community so you’re ready to rock back to school season. Episode Highlights The Power of Market Research Remind them of your value Make personal connections Resources Mentioned Episode 54 Episode 50 Mini...
May 15, 2024•7 min
Can you believe that summer is right around the corner? I’m sure you are ready to enjoy the sun, go on family adventures, and so much more. BUT, summer does pose an interesting conundrum for us teacherpreneurs as most of our target audience is on vacation. So, what are we supposed to do when it comes to social media content? That’s exactly what we are going to make a plan for today! Episode Highlights Market Research to help your Summer Content Game Plan Content Purpose during Summer Don’t Reinv...
May 01, 2024•10 min
If hiring a social media manager has been lingering in the back of your mind, you’re going to love today’s episode where I get to chat with fellow teacherpreneur Jewels K. all about her experience hiring out social media management. Jewels is a CEO, cat mom, and organizational nerd and is known for her multi-passionate mentality in business. From her M.A. in Writing and Rhetoric to her experience both in and out of the classroom, she has learned exactly how to streamline processes and make an im...
Apr 17, 2024•24 min
When it comes to marketing your teaching resources on social media, you have A LOT of options. From Instagram to Facebook to Tik Tok and more, it can feel overwhelming trying to do ALL of the things. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, my client Kirsten Hammond is joining us and shedding some light on how you can focus on one social media platform and still successfully use social media marketing for your teacher business. Kirsten is a teacher turned business owner who creates educational...
Apr 03, 2024•24 min
If you’ve been listening for awhile now, I’m sure you are used to episodes jam packed with actionable tips for you to up level your social media marketing. As we wrap up our Show the Love series this February, I wanted to share a little bit of a different kind of episode with a message I know you need to hear. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as possible: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schooled-in-socials/i...
Feb 28, 2024•7 min
You’ve shown some love to your account, you’ve gotten your audience to show some love to you, BUT how do you show your audience some love? How should you spend your time engaging with others on social media? That’s what we’re chatting about in today’s episode. Episode Highlights Outdated engagement strategies Participate in the conversion Utilizing Stories, DMs, and Comments If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as pos...
Feb 21, 2024•12 min
We’re continuing our love theme this week by diving into how you can get people to show you their love on social media, aka engage with your content. Episode Highlights Show your audience you know their pain points Create content that asks to be engaged with Foster authentic relationships Resources Mentioned Mini-Social Media Consults: https://calendly.com/kfostersolutions/mini-social-media-consult-clone If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many ...
Feb 14, 2024•11 min
It’s February so we are kicking off a monthly series all about love when it comes to social media. So today we’re diving in to how you can show your Instagram account some love to help you reach your big 2024 goals. Episode Highlights Profile Picture Bio Link in Bio Highlights Pinned Posts Graphics Templates Resources Mentioned Episode 4: Let's Do It Together - Bio Optimization for Teacherpreneurs Episode 14: Setting up an effective link in bio as a teacherpreneur Episode 18: The Importance of C...
Feb 07, 2024•10 min
I’m so excited to welcome you to the first hot seat episode of the Schooled in Socials podcast where I’m going to work with a teacherpreneuer just like you to gain clarity on their social media marketing. Today, Christa Jones from Enharmonic Education is joining me and we are going to be creating a content plan for her for 2024. Now this plan really revolves around increasing awareness of a TpT store as well as increasing sales for TpT resources.. So if this sounds like you and what you are look...
Jan 31, 2024•43 min
If your mind was blown from last week’s episode on how your life and teaching experience can be content, you’re going to be AMAZED when you hear how much content you can create just from your resources. Episode Highlights Resource listing as content Resource creation as content Resource as content Resources Mentioned Episode 45: Everything is Content Part 1: Using Content from Your Life and Teaching Experience If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as...
Jan 24, 2024•10 min
Do you remember that trending audio “everything is content, everything is content, don’t forget to film it.” I’m here to tell you that that audio was not lying. Everything you do as a teacherpreneur is content. And I’m going to prove it to you in today’s episode. Episode Highlights Content From Your Life Content From Your Teaching Experience Resources Mentioned Schooled in Socials Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schooledinsocials If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review...
Jan 17, 2024•10 min
We’re continuing our content organization discussion and really diving deep in to your options for systems with systems expert Janice Cook. Episode Highlights Why does a content organization system matter How do you go about creating a consent organization system that works for your clients? Options for content organization for teacherpreneurs Resources Mentioned Later (aff link): https://try.later.com/ggv1e2qz2oop Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/ Asana: https://asana.com/ Connect with guest:...
Jan 10, 2024•58 min
Happy 2024! Can you believe the new year is here already!? I’m so excited to welcome you to the first episode of Schooled in Socials for the new year and we aren’t messing around. Today we are jumping right in to the one thing that will help keep your social media marketing sustainable all year long. Episode Highlights Why is it worth setting up a system for social media content? What does your system need to hold? When is the best time to set up a social media content system? Resources Mentione...
Jan 03, 2024•8 min
It’s no secret Instagram has a TON of features. They really love giving users and creators all kinds of ways to consume and create content. BUT with so many options for types of content to post, how do you decide what ones will work best for your teacherpreneur account? Let’s chat about! Episode Highlights Marketing Goals Data Personal Preference Resources Mentioned DIY Instagram Audit Freebie: https://kfostersolutions.activehosted.com/f/7 Episode 10 : Let's Do It Together: How to Assess Your In...
Dec 27, 2023•8 min
You’ve taken the leap, created the perfect handle, and hit that submit button. You are now officially a teacherpreneur Instagram user. But what do you do now? Whether you just started your account yesterday or five years ago, today we are taking it back to square one and covering all of the bases when it comes to having a successful teacherpreneur Instagram account. Episode Highlights Clarify your target audience Create social media goals Define your content pillars If you enjoyed this episode, ...
Dec 20, 2023•7 min
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the Instagram Algorithm. I know there were times in the past, I’d be raising my hand. But today, we’re going to pull back the veil on the algorithm, so you don’t ever have to feel victimized again. Episode Highlights Algorithm Misconceptions What is the purpose of the algorithm How does the algorithm work? Resources Mentioned Adam Mosseri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mosseri/ Later’s Blog Post This Is How the Instagram Algori...
Dec 13, 2023•7 min
If you’re a teacherpreneur who uses Instagram to market your resource you’re not going to want to miss out on today’s interview with my lovely client Dawn Ellis. Episode Highlights Why Dawn decided to start using Instagram to market her resources How Dawn balances being a teacher, teacherpreneur AND marketing on social media Dawn's favorite thing about using Instagram to market her business Her least favorite thing about using Instagram to market her business Benefits Dawn has seen from marketin...
Dec 06, 2023•20 min
It’s time. You’ve got all of your ducks in a row and are ready to head out on the search for a social media manager. Here is all of my advice to help you make sure you find your unicorn! Episode Highlights Things to consider Red Flags Finding SMMs Resources Mentioned TpT Virtual Assistant Finder Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132890607255416 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as possible: https://podcasts.ap...
Nov 29, 2023•10 min
So you think it’s time to hire a social media manager. So exciting! But I want you to have the best experience possible, so I’m sharing all of the steps you will want to take BEFORE you hire that social media manager. Episode Highlights Business Goals What do you want off your plate? Budget Resources Mentioned Mini-Social Media Consults https://calendly.com/kfostersolutions/mini-social-media-consult-clone If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many...
Nov 22, 2023•6 min
Ah, the age old question: Do I keep doing this business task or do I use my hard earned dollar bills to hire out? Today, I’m dishing all of the things you will want to consider when choosing between DIYing your social media marketing or hiring out a social media manager. Episode Highlights Unbiased look at both sides 3 reasons you might not need a SMM When to Hire a SMM Resources Mentioned Episode 22 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teac...
Nov 15, 2023•8 min
You’re rolling along, crushing your social media strategy, staying super consistent and then sometimes unexpected happens. You remember there’s a Tpt sale, you get invited to speak at a summit, you FINALLY finish that amazing bundle you’ve been working on forever. But those aren’t parent of your current social media plan. What do you do? Today’s episode is all about answering that question for you. Episode Highlights Temporary Tweaks Launches The power of Stories Resources Mentioned Episode 34 M...
Nov 08, 2023•7 min
Have a course on your heart? Today, I’m chatting with Melanie Battistelli all about launching courses and how to use social media to get it done! Episode Highlights Do you NEED social media to launch a course? How do you get comfortable going live on social media or showing your face? How can you leverage social media to maximize your course launch? Connect with today's guest: Melanie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duxburydigital/ Melanie’s Resources: https://duxburydigital.co/resources ...
Nov 01, 2023•24 min
You open your Facebook Group, and all of a sudden your amazing community starts resembling the wild west, what do you do!? That’s exactly what we are tackling in today’s episode Episode Highlights Preventative measures to help your Facebook Group run smoothly Dealing with posts and comments that go against the rules Top 3 things to do when the ish hits the fan in your group Resources Mentioned Episode 30 & Episode 32 Leave the podcast a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id16755...
Oct 25, 2023•9 min
You’re finally ready. You’re going to get that Facebook Group going. But, how do you give it the best start possible? We’re going to talk about all the steps you’ll want to take today. Episode Highlights Deciding on the Topic of Your Facebook Group Group Name and Description Setting parameters Running your group Resources Mentioned Audit your Facebook Group today Episode 20: Let's Do It Together - Writing an Effective Facebook Group Description If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review ...
Oct 18, 2023•11 min
Raise your hand if over the last few years you’ve heard or seen posts and ads of “experts” saying “Facebook is dead?” I bet a lot of you have. But I’m here today to tell you that, it simply isn’t true. Episode Highlights Facebook Groups Back in the Day The Shift in Facebook Groups Why a Facebook Group is Still a Smart Move for your Biz Resources Mentioned Audit your Facebook group: https://kfostersolutions.activehosted.com/f/13 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts...
Oct 11, 2023•7 min
I’ve been sharing about using social media in your teacher business for awhile, but it’s time you heard from a teacherprenuer just like you! So today, I’m chatting with my client SB Linton all about her Facebook Group. SB is the owner of AutismClassroom.com and the Self-Contained Autism Teacher and Specialist Facebook group as well as an author and consultant who has been in special education for over 20 years. Episode Highlights Why create a Facebook group in the first place? Pros and cons of h...
Oct 04, 2023•27 min
We kicked off the month chatting about time savers for social media and we couldn’t round out the month without going in depth on one of the best: scheduling apps. Episode Highlights Considerations for choosing a social media scheduler Free Schedulers Paid schedulers Resources Mentioned Later scheduler: https://try.later.com/ggv1e2qz2oop (aff link) Meta Business Suite: https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/meta-business-suite Info on Instagram scheduling: https://help.instagram.com/43997128831...
Sep 27, 2023•13 min
