In this episode of our podcast, host Jillian Fernandez sits down with Marra McDonald, a successful entrepreneur and coach who has built two six-figure businesses in just one year. Marra shares her insights on transitioning from being a teacher to becoming a successful CEO and some of the biggest lessons she learned along the way. As a business mentor, Marra provides advice to those who are hesitant to start a business due to anxiety or self-doubt. She also shares some of the most common mistakes...
Mar 21, 2023•25 min
In today’s episode Jillian Fernandez interviews Allison Nitsch, a former elementary teacher turned podcast manager who is passionate about helping busy entrepreneurs spread their message through podcasting. Allison shares her journey of transitioning from teaching to freelancing, discovering the power of podcasting as a marketing tool, and launching successful marketing campaigns for her clients. Here is where you can find and connect with Allison. Website: allisonnitsch.com Instagram: https://w...
Mar 14, 2023•17 min
In this episode, host Jillian Fernandez interviews Jenzaia DiMartile, a tea-drinking, outdoor-loving toddler momma, teacher & marketing expert, and the founder of JD Teacherpreneur Marketing. Jenzaia shares her journey to becoming a Facebook Ads strategist and how she helps ambitious course creators, service providers, and coaches amplify lead generation, grow their email lists and ultimately make more money with their signature offers. Jenzaia highlights some common mistakes teacherpreneurs...
Mar 07, 2023•32 min
In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie Marrero from @algebramadesimple , a former Special Education and Secondary Math Teacher who is dedicated to helping other teachers implement effective differentiation strategies. Stephanie understands the challenges of meeting the needs of all students in a single lesson, and in her upcoming course, Differentiation Made Simple: Test Prep Edition , she provides ready-to-use templates and video lessons to help teachers create and implement differentiation...
Feb 28, 2023•16 min
In this episode, our host sits down with Alycia, a passionate urban educator with six years of experience teaching 7th Grade Math in New Jersey. Alycia shares her journey of becoming a teacher and the challenges she has faced while teaching in an urban setting. As a resourceful teacher, Alycia has created low-prep and engaging math resources for upper elementary and middle school math teachers, which led her to start her own store, Math and Motivation, in May 2020. Since then, her business has b...
Feb 21, 2023•25 min
After leaving the classroom from burnout in 2020, JennaLee has made it her mission to build and grow an online business that is sustainable and lifelong. She was able to create an online teaching business that earns me more than she did as a classroom teacher teaching what she loves (music!) as well as build multiple income streams such as courses, coaching programs, and the Limitless Membership. Now she helps teachers find sustainable ways to make an impact and income OUTSIDE of the classroom w...
Feb 14, 2023•26 min
In this episode, we dive into why you might not be growing on Instagram despite putting in all the effort and following the advice. We talk about the three common mistakes that people make, and also address some of the popular Instagram hacks, such as sharing 10-slide carousels, engaging 30 minutes before and after posting, and maintaining a perfect feed aesthetic. Tune is to find out how to craft content that is interesting, engaging, and visually appealing to your ideal follower. Come chat wit...
Feb 07, 2023•11 min
In this episode, we will be exploring the cycle of perfectionism and procrastination and how it affects our work and daily life. I am sharing my personal experience with this issue and providing tools and tips to break free from this self-sabotaging cycle. You will learn how to identify the underlying reasons for their procrastination, how to overcome the fear of not being good enough and how to focus on their goals and achieve their full potential. Join us as we delve into the topic of perfecti...
Jan 31, 2023•26 min
In this podcast episode, we discuss the upcoming trends and strategies for Instagram in 2023. I discuss and predict that Instagram stories will become more casual and organic, with less focus on filters and fluff, and that genuine engagement will be more important than trying to hack the algorithm through engagement groups. I also talk about how long-winded talking videos without captions will be out, and that short, visually appealing videos will be in. I also provide three key growth strategie...
Jan 24, 2023•11 min
In today's podcast episode, we discussed the topic of motivation and how to hack your brain to be more productive. I shared my personal experiences of balancing multiple responsibilities as a mom, teacherpreneur, and content creator. I also share more about the importance of having a sense of purpose in your day and my top tricks for staying motivated. In the episode there are 10 tips or hacks you can start using today to help make your day more productive. Come chat with us in the Thriving Teac...
Jan 17, 2023•18 min
In this episode of Thriving Teacher Talk, we discussed the steps to take in order to start your own online course. These steps included identifying your niche and target audience, determining the format and length of your course, creating a plan for the course, deciding on pricing and packaging options, and promoting the course to your target audience. By following these steps, you can create and launch a successful online course. Let us know your thoughts in our free Facebook community: https:/...
Jan 10, 2023•13 min
Today, we're talking about how to set goals and take your TpT business to the next level in 2023. Expand your product offerings: Consider creating a diverse range of products that cater to different teacher and student needs, and also offer products in different formats such as printable worksheets, digital resources, lesson plans, interactive resources, video tutorials, audio resources, and customizable resources. Improve your product descriptions and images: Make sure your descriptions are cle...
Dec 27, 2022•8 min
Creating a brand that makes an impact will make a world of difference in how your business thrives. You will walk away with 5 steps that you can use today to take action! You’ll have more confidence in diving into what may seem to be overwhelming or daunting, and you’ll know what next steps to take. Thank you to today’s sponsor, Kim Thornton. Kim has a fabulous TPT Store called Game Learning Classroom that is filled with highly engaging games to help students thrive. Second and third grade stude...
Dec 06, 2022•18 min
I know you want to grow your business, brand or presence on social media and you want to do it fast. Maybe you're tired of hearing tips like pick a niche, be consistent, provide value. While that advice Is valid, In this episode I want to teach you some tips and tricks that I’ve learned along my journey that have helped me grow. The strategies I am teaching in this episode are simply what have worked for me and what has worked for my students. I know there are so many other strategies out there ...
Nov 29, 2022•18 min
What I would focus on if I was JUST STARTING OUT. When I first started to take my business seriously and look at it like an actual business I spent a lot of time doing exactly what you're doing right now. Watching youtube videos, listening to podcasts, so much googling, and reading blog posts… and was subscribed to I'm sure dozens of email newsletters. I was hungry for advice about how to get my business started and get it actually making money. I'm guessing you can probably relate. Now I really...
Nov 22, 2022•15 min
In this interview, Erin Waters shares all her advice, tips, and strategies for batching content effectively as a teacher seller. Erin is a mom of 2 and has been a TpT Seller for 9 years on TpT. She is the founder of School of Sellers, an online community for TpT sellers. Erin also hosts the School of Sellers Podcast. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things teacherpreneur related! You can find Erin here: Instagram: @school.of.sellers TikTok: @schoolofsellers Free Facebook Communi...
Aug 10, 2022•20 min
Alissa McDonald is a teacher, toddler mom, self-proclaimed French fry connoisseur, and marketing strategist. Alissa got her start in marketing as a social media manager for local businesses back in 2012, and now she's coached hundreds of teachers and other entrepreneurs to create simple and do-able marketing plans for their online business. Her talents include being able to break down a massive vision into simple, actionable steps, making e-mail marketing actually feel FUN, and writing stop-you-...
Aug 03, 2022•23 min
HOT TEACHER SUMMER - bit.ly/hotteachersummer WHERE TEACHERS ARE SOAKING IN ALL THE WAYS TO CREATE RESOURCES THAT ACTUALLY SELL. MODULE 1 : Create your own self checking activities and games in Google Sheets. Yes! There are templates to make your creation process even easier. MODULE 2 : Create covers, thumbnails, previews, write winning descriptions, and list your resources like a pro with proper SEO. Guess what?! You get templates for this week as well... woo hoo! MODULE 3 : Create your own inte...
Jul 13, 2022•21 min
Aubree Malick is a boy mom, former teacher, and host of the Freelancer to CEO podcast. Through her podcast and programs, she helps overworked and underpaid moms and (soon-to-be former) teachers experience the freedom and joy that comes from designing a freelancing business with the skills they already have. After taking her own leap of faith over three years ago and replacing her teaching income within two months, she became passionate about helping other women start and grow their own businesse...
Jun 29, 2022•24 min
Brianne, also known as Busy Miss Beebe, is a teacher productivity mentor focused on serving the often overlooked secondary teacher. As a business owner, Brianne runs a Teachers Pay Teachers store, hosts a blog and YouTube channel, and creates courses to help secondary teachers master their productivity. With all of this going on, she is also a full-time high school math teacher, wife, and mom to two under 4. Where to find Brianne: Productive Teacher Toolkit Waitlist: https://briannebeebe.mykajab...
Jun 22, 2022•17 min
Ana Scaramella is an elementary ENL teacher who creates fun low prep resources to help teachers take back their precious time. She is obsessed with Boom Cards and would love to see them being used in as many classrooms as possible. She started her TpT store at the end of May 2020 and it was one of the best decisions of her life. She discovered a passion she didn't even know she had and because of it she can provide for her family in ways she wouldn't be able to only with her teaching salary. She...
Jun 15, 2022•17 min
Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator and teacher resilience strategist from South Carolina with over ten years of experience working with elementary and middle school classrooms. Brittany is no stranger to teacher burnout and has a passion for empowering teachers, parents, and students to prioritize self-care and mental health. Brittany's digital approach to self-care through digital planning, vision boards, and strategies has reached the homes of thousands of educators...
Jun 08, 2022•21 min
As a content creator, do you find that you always have amazing ideas for your resources, but feel stuck when it comes to creating content for social media? What will I post? How do I keep my content fresh and useful for my audience? We have all found ourselves in this situation before, and if you haven't, at some point you will! So what should you post when you are in a content slump? Today we will be looking further into what you can post when you do not know what to post on social media. I wil...
Jun 01, 2022•11 min
Are you a teacher who wants to make money on Teachers Pay Teachers? What is stopping you? Today we will be talking about some of the most common Teachers Pay Teachers myths and why these are inaccurate. We will also take a closer look at how you can be a successful seller on Teachers Pay Teachers. We will be diving deep into the misbelief that you need to have high tech skills, that you need to be “artsy”, and you need to spend countless hours on your store. We will also take a closer look at wh...
May 18, 2022•10 min
Have you ever tried to build an audience on your social media page, but despite how hard you try, you are not seeing any more engagement than usual? You think to yourself- “What the heck! I post, I like other people's photos, and I post in my stories. According to all of the research, I should be seeing more engagement on my page!” You are not alone! In today's episode, we will be looking more into how building connections on social media is the key to a thriving business. Connections are more t...
May 11, 2022•9 min
Are you a teacher who also sells resources on Teachers Pay Teachers? If so, you most likely have an instagram account where you promote your products and services. Do you find yourself wanting to grow your instagram account and get more sales but not sure how? Many self proclaimed instagram “experts” will tell you to tag others in your posts, give you tips to get quick followers, and to comment on every post you see. I am here to tell you that this advice is wrong and that it is actually hinderi...
May 04, 2022•10 min
Are you a teacher who has worked endless hours of unpaid time creating resources? Have you ever considered selling your resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, but find yourself feeling guilty because of the perception that teachers should give away their work for free? You are not alone. In today’s episode we will be looking closer at the toxic belief that teachers should be giving their resources away for free. Teachers are undervalued and underpaid and it is time to start charging for your hard w...
Apr 27, 2022•8 min
Are you a teacherpreneur? If so, you understand what it takes to own your own business. Yes, owning your own business can be so rewarding, but there are plenty of obstacles and challenges that you face as well. In today’s episode, we will be looking closely at the challenges teacher business owners face and why these obstacles arise in your business. Not only that, but we will also look at how you can overcome these obstacles. Teacherpreneurs are superstars who not only balance their careers but...
Apr 20, 2022•10 min
Are you a teacher who sells their resources but are confused about how teachers pay teachers works? In this show, we crack the code for you when it comes to getting more organic traffic to your resources, targeting your ideal audience, and converting views into sales! The trick? To use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in your teacher pay teachers description and titles. Today we will be discussing more what SEO is, the importance of SEO when selling your resources, and I will be sharing my three...
Apr 13, 2022•11 min
The best way to grow your social media is to post every single day and just use the trending hashtags right? Sorry, but NO! The best way to grow your business is to post with intention and to post to your ideal audience. In today’s episode, we will be looking into how to do just that. First, we will talk about how your content relates to your niche and ideal audience. Then we will move into talking about posting something valuable and being sure you post with the intention to grow on your Instag...
Apr 06, 2022•11 min
