In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I inspire you to find balance in your business. The truth is, there is never enough time in the day. Identifying the most profitable components of your TpT business guides you to dedicate your time to the things that matter. In this episode, I discuss: How to evaluate the tasks associated with your business What happened when I prioritized my workload My prediction for how this shift will impact my business long term How you can change the d...
Aug 30, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 86
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share things you can do when you’re short on time that will generate revenue for your business. As teacherpreneurs, all of us go through seasons when time is limited. I offer ideas for ways to get the most value out of your time in the long run, rather than a quick profit boost. In this episode, I discuss: How to increase your views on TpT in 20-30 minutes A quick way to refresh any listing A quick and effective way to increase views and c...
Aug 23, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 85
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, CPA, Katherine Tucker, joins us to talk about finances for TpT sellers. Selling on TpT comes with behind-the-scenes responsibilities like taxes and bookkeeping. Katherine provides us with the information and tools we need to operate smoothly. In this episode, we discuss: How to prepare for tax season throughout the year What are the benefits of forming an LLC When it is helpful to have a separate bank account The best bookkeeping software Wh...
Aug 16, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 84
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share what happened to my TpT store when I took a taboo break from Instagram. As sellers, we often feel pressured to show up in every space in order to grow. Listen to learn why breaks aren’t something to shy away from! In this episode, I discuss: How the break impacted my following What happened to my TpT earnings How I felt stepping away The big lesson that changed how I view my time on IG Reasons a break from Instagram may not be right ...
Aug 09, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 83
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover marketing platforms for TpT sellers. With so many options it is hard to narrow your efforts to strategies that bring you joy and sales. I’ll help you determine which marketing platform is right for you and your TpT business. In this episode, I discuss: Types of marketing platforms Why you shouldn’t follow other seller’s marketing strategies The best marketing platforms for extroverted TpT sellers Marketing platforms that are perfect ...
Aug 02, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 82
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to evaluate your pricing. It’s rare to price a new product perfectly and TpT is constantly evolving. Sometimes it’s best to step back and consider if a product is over or underpriced. In this episode, I discuss: The four instances when you should drop your prices Three times when you should raise your prices When you should keep your prices as they are The best increments for price changes This is your reminder that your pricing ...
Jul 26, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 81
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Rebecca from Hoff Math joins me to discuss what TpT sellers earn each month. That’s right, we conducted a survey, and TpT sellers from across all experience levels and niches told all. Rebecca shares the key takeaways to inspire and reassure you to keep pushing forward in your business. In this episode, we discuss: How our survey was conducted How much time do most sellers spend on their store What most sellers earn in a month Teacher seller...
Jul 19, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 80
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover the magic formula to turn your email list into profit. Done right, an email list offers amazing potential to your TpT business. Listen in on how to grow and nurture it for success. In this episode, I discuss: Where to get subscribers to grow your list How to create a lead magnet that’s effective Why frequency and consistency matter How to provide value to your subscribers A successful email list isn’t complicated but takes dedication...
Jul 12, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 79
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share five reasons why email matters. An email list needs to be a part of your TpT business in order to increase your earnings and thrive. This episode is for you if you have yet to start an email list or need the motivation to nourish your existing list. In this episode, I discuss: How to evaluate if you’re in the right place for email marketing Why email is a safer marketing platform What makes email more effective than social media Ways...
Jul 05, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk all about blogging. Blogging is a great way to produce long-form marketing content that drives traffic to your TpT store and makes you the go-to person for educators seeking advice in your niche. I’ll walk you through how to determine if it’s right for you and what to consider whether you have an established blog or are a newbie. In this episode, I discuss: Is blogging right for you? What are the benefits of blogging? Where should you...
Jun 28, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 77
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about how I made $1,000 just from putting a few links in strategic places. As both a TpT seller and coach, I love testing new strategies and sharing them with you. I’ll walk you through how to follow in my footsteps and increase your earnings with links! In this episode, I share: How to make purposeful freebies Ways to upsell within your products Which products make the best upsells How to track your success with these techniques Why ...
Jun 21, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 76
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about what to do when your TpT sales aren’t where you’d like them to be. No matter the size of your store, you will experience these changes in sales at many points throughout your journey as a TpT seller. In this episode, I share: How to diagnose what’s causing low sales What to do when sales slow down How to pinpoint why your sales have plateaued Solutions to get your sales back on track Listen to learn how to overcome these common ...
Jun 14, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 75
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about focusing your time on your TpT business during the summer months. Whether you’re a full-time teacher or a full-time seller, this episode will help you create clear goals, prepare for the back-to-school season, and level up your TpT store. In this episode, I share: How to focus on the aspects of your business that are profitable Ways to keep your productivity on track throughout the summer Why planning is key to moving ahead in y...
Jun 07, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 74
The Terrific Teacherpreneur turns book club in this week’s episode, as I discuss four business books I love. These books benefited my TpT business through both inspiration and education and helped me step up as a business owner. In this episode, I share: How Atomic Habits by James Clear was impactful in my personal and business life Why Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller helps connect you with your audience How Profit First by Mike Michalowicz inspired me to take financial charge of my busin...
May 31, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 73
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, TpT author and online business manager, Janice Cook, joins us with advice for spring cleaning your business. Janice helps us think through productivity and mindset as well as systems and processes that will have your business running like a freshly cleaned machine! In this episode, we discuss: The 80/20 rule to be productive without overwhelm Finding a workload capacity that is sustainable How to recognize your achievements as a TpT seller W...
May 24, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 72
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I tell all about my experience with hiring out to support my TpT business. Hiring out gives you your precious time back, allowing you to focus on tasks that grow your business in the long run. In this episode, I discuss: How I find and select people to hire What work I’ve hired out Lessons I’ve learned through trial and error Why hiring out has been amazing What’s next for hiring out in my business It’s time to put on your CEO hat and hire o...
May 17, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 71
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, fellow teacher-author and SEO expert Kristen Doyle joins me to talk about SEO. Our conversation is loaded with advice that will boost your confidence with SEO as a TpT seller. In this episode, we discuss: Ways to develop and find the best keywords Top SEO tips for beginners How to know if your SEO needs fine-tuning The importance of balancing your keyword usage How keyword strategies for blogging differ for TpT And more burning questions fro...
May 10, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 70
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Aubree Malick joins me to talk about using short-form video content in your marketing strategy. Aubree shares valuable insights on why TikToks and reels are important for marketing and how to make them manageable to produce. In this episode, we discuss: Aubree’s experience with TikTok from newbie to viral Advice on how to grow your audience on TikTok How TikTok marketing differs from Instagram Why you should add short-form video to your mark...
May 03, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 69
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover TpT sitewide sales. Sitewide sales happen a few times a year and offer a great opportunity for sellers and buyers. Listen to learn how you can effectively market to make the most of the TpT sitewide sales. In this episode, I discuss: Why you should participate in sitewide sales Which types of marketing to use to promote sales How to plan and time your marketing efforts Ways to stand out with your marketing Marketing strategies that g...
Apr 26, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 68
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about seasonal products. We all know teachers and students love them but is creating more what’s best for you as a TpT seller? I’ll help you consider the pros and cons of making seasonal products. In this episode, I discuss: Types of seasonal products- grab a pen and take note! Ways offering seasonal products in your store benefits your business Reasons making seasonal TpT products may not be worth your while How seasonal products hav...
Apr 19, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 67
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover all there is to consider about including growing bundles in your TpT product lineup. While there are many benefits to incorporating growing bundles into your TpT store, there are decisions that you can make on an individual basis that will influence your level of success. In this episode, I discuss: What growing bundles are Ways you can structure your growing bundles What I’ve learned from offering growing bundles as a TpT seller Tip...
Apr 12, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 66
This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is all about bundles. Whether you’re a new or seasoned TpT seller, I’ll tell you why bundles must be a part of your business strategy to make more money and help you grow. In this episode, I discuss: Why you need to bundle your TpT products How bundles benefit customers and sellers alike Inspiration for ways to bundle your resources Bundles hold amazing potential for your store and profits. Listen in and be ready to get bundling! I’m dying to kn...
Apr 05, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 65
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk with Pinterest strategist Emilee Vales about how to increase your traffic and earnings with Pinterest. We cover recommendations for promoted pins as a TpT seller, outsourcing Pinterest management, and have some real talk about other important aspects of your business. In this episode, Emilee and I discuss: Best Pinterest practices for 2022 Dos and don’ts of using promoted pins The value of your email list in relation to Pinterest Outs...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 64
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share the most effective steps you can take to receive more reviews on TpT. In this episode, I discuss: The best places to ask for feedback on your TpT products Key mindset for growing your reviews What to avoid as you seek out more reviews How to handle reviews that aren’t favorable We all work hard to create quality resources and having few reviews for them can be frustrating. These tips, along with patience, will help encourage your buy...
Mar 22, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, learn the actions you can take to authentically grow your TpT following. More followers on TpT means your products reach a larger audience of interested buyers. In this episode, I discuss: Ways to ask others to follow you (without begging) How filling your store with quality products increases your following Why a defined niche is important to your following The key mindset when it comes to TpT follower growth Listen in and follow my lead to...
Mar 15, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 62
This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is part two of the advice column series. I dive into listeners’ burning questions to help them take their TpT selling to the next level. In this episode, I offer advice on: How narrow does a niche need to be? How to generate original product ideas in a saturated space Best ways to use SEO in your store How to choose long-tail keywords Best ways to use the TpT Custom URL Builder Listen in to benefit from my tips on these common teacher-author dil...
Mar 08, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 61
In this week's episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, yours truly offers TPT seller advice for listeners who wrote in. There is something in this episode for everyone to take away and implement in order to overcome common seller stumbling blocks. In this episode, I offer advice on: How to stand out and succeed in a saturated niche Ways to gain repeat buyers The best way to start a blog for your business How to grow your social platforms to expand your audience and increase sales We all run into...
Mar 01, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 60
People are always saying 'focus on making quality TpT products!' In this week's episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I answer the question you've probably been dying to ask, 'What is a quality TpT product, anyway?" In this episode, I discuss: The elements that make your product visually appealing What makes a quality product for students What your buyers are looking for This episode is jam packed with tips, so be sure to bring a notepad! Check out the Facebook group here . - Like what you're ...
Feb 22, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 59
In this week's episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, it's time for some real talk. Perhaps you've just started your TpT store or a new marketing platform in the last year, but it's not going to plan. In this episode, I discuss: Why you shouldn't expect overnight success The things that slow your growth in your first year on a platform The fact that you're not alone in your struggles This episode is all about tough love, which sometimes we need! Struggling to grow your store or Pinterest? Check...
Feb 15, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 58
In this week's episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I encourage you to take a break from all the marketing platforms and actually market on TpT itself! In this episode, I discuss: Why updating your TpT listings is a must Features on TpT for reaching and rewarding your followers Features on TpT for reaching new buyers In this episode, I give you permission to take a break from those marketing platforms that are exhausting (and don't make you money)! Need feedback on your listings? Sign up for ...
Feb 08, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 57
