61: Teacherpreneurs: How to Choose Your Course Topic So today we are going to talk about digital courses. E-learning my friend. It is in the air. The good news is you are a natural teacher. This is what you do! You know how to create objectives and essential questions and you know how to create lessons that flow. So this makes you an ideal course creator. I hope you stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: 30 Day FREE Digital Course Bootcamp Your Next Direction In Digital Course Quiz Digital C...
Aug 18, 2020•21 min•Ep. 61
60: Growing a Sustainable Business Using Instagram When you’re just starting out and your email list may be small, it is important to use social media to learn more about your teachers and to attract your community to your message. Choose at least one or two social media platforms that you’ll post to on a weekly basis. Today Instagram guru Jamie Jasperson talks about Instagram because let’s be real our audience of teachers is already spending time there. Jamie talks about being specific to your ...
Aug 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 60
Links Mentioned in the Show: Amy Porterfield’s Quiz- Which Approach to Creating a Profitable Digital Course Is Right for You? Convert Kit MailChimp Support the show
Aug 04, 2020•26 min•Ep. 59
58: TRYH-3 Valuable Commitments to Make as a Teacherpreneur Making a commitment or a promise to yourself and your business is the only way to ensure success in the long run. Where do you need to commit your time, energy, and your money? Today we are talking about determining the what and making a commitment to getting it done. What do you do leading up to launching a product in your store? Are you doing those things consistently? The way we show up during a prelaunch runway is the way we want to...
Jul 28, 2020•30 min•Ep. 58
57: TRYH: Where Do I Focus My Teacherpreneur Business? Today we focus on the three big pillars of our business- bringing in more teachers and building our audience, growing our email list as a staple, and forming connections to our community of teachers. I hope you will join me. Keep these three things in your mind: 1. Consistency: Show up for your teachers. 2. Community: Build relationships with your people. 3. Conversions: How does this all lead to more revenue and increasing your ability to g...
Jul 21, 2020•38 min•Ep. 57
56: TRYH-Post TpT Conference: Now What? Now what? Oh my goodness. So we just finished the TPT conference, which is crazy because it was our first virtual conference this year, which was really exciting. And it was just chocked full of wonderful sessions and so much learning. And I'm telling you if you are feeling like I'm feeling your brain is overloaded. In fact, I plan on taking a vacation this week that this episode is coming out because I need a rest before I jump into all the things that I ...
Jul 14, 2020•31 min•Ep. 56
55: TRYH -Teacherpreneurs Talking Podcasts, Pinterest, and More I sat down with Amanda Cameron to talk about best teacherpreneur practices. From podcasting to Pinterest to blogging, oh my! Amanda and I talk about it all. We hope you join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: Podcasting Academy for Teacherpreneurs A Beginner's Guide to Teachers Pay Teachers Creative Kindergarten On Instagram Creative Kindergarten Podcast Creative Kindergarten Blog Support the show...
Jul 07, 2020•37 min•Ep. 55
Today I am talking to Jamie Sanchez from Teaching to the 4th Degree. Jamie sits down with me to share her story as a fellow teacherpreneur. I find it so interesting to hear from other teacherpreneurs . Our stories are so unique. Our goals may be similar, but our journeys are so special. So sit back and listen in to another fellow teacher-author and her adventure. Links Mentioned in the Show: TpT Focused Success Teacherpreneurs, Raise Your hand Podcast Support the show...
Jun 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 54
53: TRYH- Happy Birthday Teacherpreneurs, Raise Your Hand Today marks the first birthday of Teacherpreneurs, Raise Your Hand. I'm excited to celebrate our first birthday with you all. I hope you will join us. Support the show
Jun 23, 2020•27 min•Ep. 53
Today we are talking about the essential equipment needed to start a podcast. There are some must-have tools you need. I hope you stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: Support the show
Jun 16, 2020•22 min•Ep. 52
After two weeks of being silent, I feel it is important to express my deepest sympathy for the lives lost in the last several weeks. I also want to grow in my efforts to be anti-racist. I hope you will join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: Educating the Educator Facebook Group White Fragility by Robin Diangelo Support the show...
Jun 09, 2020•22 min•Ep. 51
Starting a Podcast: A Conversation With Susan Swensen Today I sit down with Susan Swensen a student from Podcasting Academy for Teacherpreneurs. Susan talks about beginning her own podcast and the plans she has to show up for her teachers. I hope you will join us. Support the show
May 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 50
49: A Conversation About Podcasting with Erica Terry Today Erica Terry and I sit down to talk about podcasting and her new podcast Classroom to CEO. We both geek out a bit about podcasting and what it can do for your business. Erica is a brand coach who helps teachers take intentional steps in creating a very focused business. She has some amazing resources. Be sure to check those out. Support the show
May 12, 2020•40 min•Ep. 49
48: Update on Virtual Learning Party for Teacherpreneurs 2020 A quick update sharing information on the future of the Virtual Learning Party for Teacherpreneurs conference. I hope you will stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: Virtual Learning Party for Teacherpreneurs Private Facebook Group TpT Virtual Conference STEM Con 2020 42: Selling During a Pandemic? 43: 9 Tips to Working for Home 44: Checking In During the Corona Virus 45: Short-Term Pivots Without Sacrificing Long-Term Goals Durin...
May 05, 2020•13 min•Ep. 48
47: Looking for Financial Stability During a Pandemic COVID19 Rob Phenlan sits down with me to talk about financial security and making adjustments during a pandemic. I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: 33: How to Increase Your Income With Multiple Income Streams With Rob Phelan 60: How Teachers Can Make Smart Moves With Money ChooseFI PreK-12 Personal Finance Curriculum The Simple StartUp Support the show...
Apr 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 47
TRYH-46-Teacherpreneurs Working Through Covid-19 Teacherpreneurs can show up massively during this national crisis. Lisa Van Gemert and I sit down to discuss some options during this time of madness. One important thing this time has given me is the opportunity to analyzie the systems I have in place. We are in the middle of it right now and it silumtaniously a crisis and an opportunity. It’s an opportunity for us to evaluate. Is what we had working for us and is it going to work for us even whe...
Apr 21, 2020•45 min•Ep. 46
45: Short-Term Pivots Without Sacrificing Long-Term Goals During a Pandemic Taking control of our small businesses during a global pandemic like the Corona Virus feels like an impossible task. Today Lauren Fulton talks to us about making small changes without sacrificing long-term goals. I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: 22: How Critical is Time Management for Teacherpreneurs? 17: TRYH: Be a Crock-Pot Seller With Angie Kratzer Support the show...
Apr 14, 2020•50 min•Ep. 45
44: Checking In During the Corona Virus Checking in with all you teacherpreneurs and hoping that you are safe and healthy. I am thinking about you and missing our connection. Support the show
Apr 07, 2020•16 min•Ep. 44
43: 9 Tips to Working for Home In this time of social distancing and lockdown, many people are working from home. The spread of COVID-19 has forced us to work from home whether we like it or not. So how do we do it? Join me today for some tips on how to get the job done. Links Mentioned in the Show: Podcasting Academy for Teacherpreneurs Support the show
Mar 31, 2020•22 min•Ep. 43
42: Selling During .a Pandemic? Today I ramble about the controversial topic of selling during a pandemic. We are business owners after all. So what does this mean and how do we navigate these uncharted waters? Join me today to hear my thoughts. Support the show
Mar 24, 2020•19 min•Ep. 42
41: The Power of Connecting on Instagram Connecting to your audience, expanding your reach, and creating meaningful conversations with your people is a huge factor in growing your business. Whichever platform you choose, make sure to keep your goals in mind. As consumers change in what they want- connections and consistency, we need to find a platform for which to keep up. Jamie Jasperson and I sit down to talk about the benefit of knowing your teachers and building relationships with your peopl...
Mar 17, 2020•44 min•Ep. 41
40: Showing Up Consistently Showing up consistently is key to creating a know, like, and trust you vibe among your people. Even when you have laryngitis! I hope you will join me for a quick reminder about showing up for your audience. Links Mentioned in the Show: Spring Fling 2020 A Virtual Conference for Teacherpreneurs (I’m presenting!) Support Teacherpreneurs, Raise Your Hand Support the show
Mar 10, 2020•11 min•Ep. 40
39: Milestone Moments with Alexis Sergi {Math Mojo) Today Alexis Sergi {Math Mojo} talks all about being an anomaly on Teachers Pay Teachers. Alexis’ success lies in her creative mind and ability to focus and grind out products that meet the needs of math teachers grade 3rd-6th. I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: Math Mojo on TpT Subscribe & Review in iTunes: Support Teacherpreneurs, Raise Your Hand Please rate, review, and subscribe to the show. Support the show...
Mar 03, 2020•27 min•Ep. 39
Links Mentioned in the Show: DCA Starter Kit (If you are interested in joining DCA in the future, this is a great place to start. Plus, if you join through me you will have access to my BIG bonuses.) Teacher Julia on TpT Teacher Julia on Instagram Support the show
Feb 25, 2020•29 min•Ep. 38
37: Milestone Moments With Andrea Knight It takes grit and determination to loose steam in your business and then climb back up to the top. Andrea Knight talks to us about hitting big milestones, finding balance, and running on the come-back track of success. I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: Virtual Learning Party for Teacherpreneur Private Facebook Group Andrea Knight on TpT Creating Readers and Writers Blog Creating Readers and Writers on Facebook Milestone Series: 31: TRY...
Feb 18, 2020•50 min•Ep. 37
We are breaking down mental barriers and breaking those milestones is what Chrissy Beltran and I talk about today. Chrissy is an instructional coach who should be a life coach! I felt like I was getting a business counseling session. She is that good! I love when teacherpreneurs break down those walls and make huge steps forward in their mindset, life, and business. Take a listen. Links Mentioned in the Show: Less Stress Success by Jodi and Susan Chrissy Beltran Ceniceros Website Buzzing with Ms...
Feb 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 36
35: Milestone Moments with Toluca Rivers On today's show, Toluca Rivers and I chat about the impact and significance of perseverance. Toluca is a milestone achiever on TpT and shares her story of grit and determination that helped her find her success. I hope you will join us. LInks Mentioned in the Show: Virtual Learning Party for Teacherpreneurs Facebook Group Markers and Minions on TpT Markers and Minions Website Markers and Minions on Instagram Markers and Minions on Facebook Podcasting Acad...
Feb 04, 2020•40 min•Ep. 35
Celebrating milestones with fellow teacherpreneurs has been both inspiring and motivational! Today we celebrate Leigh Langton the Applicious Teacher. Leigh is driven, dedicated to her audience of teachers, and just so much fun! I hope you will join us. Links Mentioned in the Show: Teacherpreneurs, Raise Your Hand on Patreon Episode 32: Reliable Steps to Planning for the New Year The Applicious Teacher The Applicious Teacher Store on TpT The Applicious Teacher on Instagram The Applicious Teacher ...
Jan 28, 2020•36 min•Ep. 34
Podcasting Academy for Teacherpreneurs Waitlist Become a Patron of the Show The Simple StartUp: A Beginners Guide to Starting a Business ChooseFI K-12 Financial Literacy Curriculum TPT Store for FI Educator Digital Course Academy- Start-Up Course Resource (I mentioned Amy Porterfield’s Course. It is currently closed, but will reopen in September 2020. I offer a HUGE BONUS if you sign up through me. I am a proud affiliate partner with Amy.) Fi Educator on Pinterest - Follow Rob on Pinterest for i...
Jan 21, 2020•45 min•Ep. 33
It’s that time of year! Time to dream big and make strategic plans. Today, Katie Loftin from Dr. Loftin’s Learning Emporium is here to give us strategic and reliable strategies for planning for the new year. Katie breaks down each step of her 5 step planning process. You will want to grab a pen and some paper! Links Mentioned in the Show: TpT Seller Data Analysis Charts and Graphs - Giant Set of Spreadsheets! by Math Geco and Music Scores How to Plan for Your Most Successful TpT Year Yet Blog Po...
Jan 14, 2020•39 min•Ep. 32
