In this finale episode of Season 1 of Thriving Teacher Talk I am interviewing the amazing Lisa Aanonsen from @helloalgebra. Lisa has created a thriving business on Teachers Pay Teachers, and now has created a must have course and some mini workshops that you don't want to miss. She shares her journey as a full time teacher and successful teacherpreneur, and explains how her journey has made her a better teacher! Find Lisa on Instagram @helloalgebra and let her know she is the BEST. Here are the ...
Dec 15, 2021•34 min
Today I am interviewing Caileigh Dennis from @thedenniscrew on Instagram. Caileigh is a stay at home mom to a 2.5 year old and another one arriving in January! She was in the classroom for 4 years before having her first kiddo and she's found a huge passion in graphic design while staying home with my girl. She has always had a passion for designing, but it wasn't until recently she decided she wanted to share her passion and offer her services to others. She had no idea that her services would ...
Dec 09, 2021•24 min
Pinterest can be a powerful tool for Teacher Sellers when used appropriately and with the right strategy behind it. It is a huge driver of sales, but it is a long term game. In this episode I am speaking with Emilee Vales and we get into all the hard questions about Pinterest and how it can actually be used effectively. Emilee is a former teacher turned Pinterest Marketing and Ads Strategist, Emilee thrives off of diving into her clients data and analytics to create personalized strategies that ...
Dec 01, 2021•36 min
Jamie Jasperson from Basic Girl Teaches is a teacher and instructional designer with an obsession for all things branding and Instagram. Her signature program, The Teachergram Academy, helps teacher business owners establish their brands and connect with their customers on Instagram. Guiding teachers to use Instagram in effective and powerful ways is her jam. In this episode we spill all the tea with our thoughts about being in the teacher Instagram world. We also announce the opening of our ann...
Nov 24, 2021•21 min
As teacherpreneurs, we all know there will be ups and downs in sales in our TpT store. BUT there are things that you can do to set your store up for success, and help it continue to be successful. Whether you’re looking to hit a big goal by the end of the year, or just increase your seasonal sales, these 5 simple but effective tips are things that are going to set your store up for more repeat customers and easier sales. Be sure to check out the TpT store audit to see these tips in action: https...
Nov 17, 2021•14 min
Breaking out of procrastination… why is it so hard? It doesn’t have to be with this 3-Step Cheat Code! When you’re ready to get that motivation back, this is my time-tested way to get motivated, get started and make things happen. Find out how powerful it can be to write it, start it and commit to creating a new pattern. I’m never going to give you “quick fixes” because they just don’t work. But this Cheat Code will set you up for success whatever your goal is because it includes that powerful e...
Nov 10, 2021•10 min
Growing your Instagram takes time if you want to reach YOUR specific audience. Sure, you can use “quick-fix” strategies to boost your numbers, but they don’t help in the long run! These 5 tips are what I’ve tested and used for a while now, so I can tell you that they are time-savers and effective. Plus, these strategies help you connect with your niche and create an audience that is interested and engaged. The kind of audience you want as you build a business! And, yes, we’re going to talk about...
Nov 03, 2021•13 min
Creating IG posts that get action can feel hard, but you can totally learn how to do this! These 2 steps will help you post consistently, with confidence and start seeing the responses and leads that your business needs. This week’s talk is all about “hooks” and “calls to action”... including some inspiration and ideas for exact phrases you can use 😉 These have all been time tested in my own IG, and I know they work! Plus we’re going to talk about why this can feel hard, and a little bit about ...
Oct 27, 2021•14 min
Perfectionism and procrastination. There’s a rare breed of humans who don’t struggle with this cycle. This episode is for the rest of us! It’s so easy to get trapped in the Crazy Eight Cycle of perfectionism and procrastination, and we’re going to look at exactly what that is. Plus dive into some answers to the incredibly difficult question of WHY do I procrastinate? There are reasons, and knowing them helps fight it. And good tools help even more, so we’re looking at 3 great strategies to break...
Oct 20, 2021•27 min
You just want people to find and love your store, so you’re open to anyone! Newsflash… this is not the way to create that business you want! It’s time to pick a niche and be seen as an EXPERT. We’re looking into how to do both! First let’s look at 3 questions to help you pick your niche, and then the 3 reasons you need that niche to help your business grow. This is so exciting and practical! After you’ve watched, and asked those questions, let us know your niche! Share it in the comments below o...
Oct 13, 2021•10 min
Instagram is always changing, and our strategies for growth need to change as we grow and learn as well. We’re looking back at 5 things I used to do that were either once recommended or at least seemed like a good idea at the time. Are you still using any of these? Each thing also comes with an idea or strategy I’ve replaced it with. Come find out if any of these might fit your business! Be sure to share your not-anymore strategies, or what you’re going to try next in the comments below or in th...
Oct 06, 2021•14 min
Has this ever happened to you? You have a BRILLIANT idea, you pour your time and energy into it, release it into the world… and it flops. Partial to total FAILURE. This is not a part of business that is comfortable to talk about, but it is so important to your growth! So we’re looking at one of my failures, and three things I learned about product creation and growth. I wouldn’t change that experience for the world… come find out why! These are tips that will help you launch your next product or...
Sep 29, 2021•11 min
If you’ve been struggling to connect with the “right” audience, then it’s time to listen to these 3 things that will help you draw in your IDEAL audience! We’re starting with what an “ideal audience” is and why finding yours will help your store grow. And then, of course, it gets even more practical! These tips are best for Instagram, but you can modify them for any platform. We’re talking how to help your audience find you, what to post once they do AND how to balance sales and service in your ...
Sep 22, 2021•13 min
Can you make money with a TpT store? Is the market too saturated? If your store isn’t making the money you want it to be making, it’s probably one of these three reasons. I faced all of these starting out, and I’m here today to tell you what to look out for in your store and things you can do to fix them. We’re talking branding, searchability, consistency and how to make time. These are all things I put in place to transform my TpT store from “not making money” to “consistent repeat sales”. And ...
Sep 15, 2021•11 min
Drowning in all of the things you think you SHOULD do to grow your TpT store? Stop the research, overwhelm and burnout, and start growing with these top things that helped me make progress in my TpT store! In this episode, we’re going over the five practical things that I’ve done, and still use, to grow my TpT store. You don’t need a thousand hacks, steps, ideas, or planners to be successful, but these are the things that will help you start making progress right away. Each one has an action ste...
Sep 08, 2021•11 min
