Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 10/30/18 Episode 71: Jessica Ivey - Ideas by Jivey   In today's episode I interview Jessica from Ideas by Jivey. Jessica shares her self-care journey, how she went from 80 hr work weeks to finding balance and saying no, and how to set deadlines to stay motivated. We also discuss the importance of professional develo...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 10/23/18 Episode 70: Michaela Lawrence - Especially Education   In today's episode I interview Michaela from Especially Education. Michaela shares how she got almost 100k Instagram followers by keeping it real, how she collaborates with her family, and how she uses guest bloggers to enhance her blog. We also discuss...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 10/16/18 Episode 69: Alyssha Swanson - Teaching and Tapas   In today's episode I interview Alyssha from Teaching and Tapas. Alyssha shares how she uses webinars and email marketing to engage potential buyers. We also discuss the importance of guilt-free breaks, how she stays motivated, and why you should only create...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 10/9/18 Episode 68: Michelle Vasilesca - Mrs. V's Chickadees   Today I chat with Michelle from Mrs. V's Chickadees. Michelle shares how she had over 1000% increase In her sales, why she's switching focus from product creation to marketing, and how she uses google drive to effectively track data. This episode is perf...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 10/2/18 Episode 67: Kristina Harrill - Sweet for Kindergarten   Kristina shares how she balances being a new mom, a TpT seller, and a VIP Kid teacher, why Instagram makes her happy, and how to have a naptime hustle! We also discuss self-care and burn out, the importance of quality cover photos, and goal setting.   D...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 9/25/18 Episode 66: Alisha Giarratana - Missing Tooth Grins   Alisha shares how she turned her extra Starbucks money into a profitable business that's helping people all over the world, how she uses video previews to showcase her products, and how she even had a recent blog post sponsored by Walmart! We also discuss...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 9/18/18 Episode 65: Shelly Tomich - Pitch Publications and Pitch Clips   We start our Motivation Series with Shelley Tomich from Pitch Publications and Pitch Clips. Shelley's story is super impressive because she has two TPT stores! She also has a tech background and enjoys web design and coding. Shelly shares how T...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 9/10/18 Episode 64: Susie Thurman - Class Act Press   We continue our mini-series where I interview eduprenuers who are not solely focusing on their TpT stores. They are exploring alternative avenues to success by continuing to help educators and fellow edupreneurs. In today's episode we hear from Susie Thurman who...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 8/28/18 Episode 63: Stephanie Sutherland - The Tennessee Classroom   Today we start an exciting mini-series where I interview eduprenuers who are not solely focusing on their TpT stores. They are exploring alternative avenues to success by continuing to help educators and fellow edupreneurs. We start with Stephanie...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 8/21/18 Episode 62: Jenna Kirk - Speech Room News   We continue our back to school series with Jenna Kirk from Speech Room News. Jenna shares how she went from an accidental entrepreneur to a PD presenter and course creator, how she works smarter not harder by outsourcing and using a team of brand ambassadors for pr...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 8/14/18 Episode 61: Kristin Yann - School and the City   In today's episode I chat with Kristin Yann from School and the City. Kristin shares how she balances her edupreneur business while being in grad school and teaching full time! She also shares instagram tips including how to be authentic and positive through y...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 8/7/18 Episode 60: Aileen Miracle - Mrs. Miracle's Music Room   In today's episode I chat with Aileen Miracle from Mrs. Miracle's Music Room. Aileen shares how she uses 5 day challenges to engage her email subscribers, how to create strong blog content, and how she uses a variety of technology hacks to enhance her b...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/31/18 Episode 59: Jennifer Findley - Teaching to Inspire   In today's episode I chat with Jennifer Findley from Teaching to Inspire. Jennifer shares how she batches her work loads to maximize productivity, how her unique approach to blogging has been wildly successful, and how she built her email list to almost 50...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/24/18 Episode 58: Heather Fergen - HoJo's Teaching Adventures   In today's episode I chat with Heather Fergen from Hojo's Teaching Adventures. Heather shares advice about how to be a VA and hire a VA, how to maximize SEO on your website, and how to effectively manage a team. Heather is truly impressive. She has ov...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/17/18 Episode 57: Danielle Knight - Study All Knight   Today I chat with Danielle Knight from Study All Knight. Danielle shares how she uses her background in digital advertising and marketing to promote her products, why she won't create products unless they are part of a product line, and why switching to full t...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/9/18 Episode 56: Summer Must-Dos   Today I share 5 things you should do over summer to stay motivated and keep your edupreneur business rolling!   Convert Kit Deal from our Sponsor: teachwithfergy.com/emailsetup   Devon's Episode about Facebook Pixels   Pinterest Marketing Episode with Kate Ahl   Pinterest Marketi...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 6/26/18 Episode 55: Becky Morales - Kid World Citizen   Today I chat with Becky Morales from Kid World Citizen. Becky and I touch on the importance of collaboration, why she loves automation, and how she uses guests posts to schedule in self-care. Becky is also from one of my favorite regions in Mexico!   Convert Ki...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 6/19/18 Episode 54: Joshua Cabral - World Language Classroom   Today I chat with Joshua from World Language Classroom. Joshua shares what is like to be selling on tpt for almost 10 years, how to develop a prototype for product lines, and his disciplined morning ritual that fuels his productivity. The coolest part is...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 6/12/18 Episode 53: Lou Enstone - Literature Daydreams, Casey Patch - Little Lifelong Learners, Laura - Bright Young Things   Today's episode is fun as we have 3 international sellers on. The international seller series was a hit and I had a few more people i wanted to learn from before moving on. I hear from UK sel...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 6/5/18 Episode 52: Meghan Harris - Keeping Up With Mrs. Harris   In today's episode I interview Meghan Harris from Keeping Up with Mrs. Harris. Meghan shares all you need to know about working with family members including why collaboration is a must-have, why it is hard to let go of control, and how to differentiat...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/29/18 Episode 51: Kayse Morris - Teaching on Less   In today's episode I have Kayse Morris back on the show to discuss all things video! Kayse shares why she thinks video is the wave of the future, how she became an influencer, and why she is obsessed with Insta stories! We also discuss the importance of authentic...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/22/18 Episode 50:  April Smith from Performing in Education and Angela Yorgey from Fun in 5th Grade   Today I chat with Angie from Fun in 5th Grade and April from Performing in Education. They are fellow podcasters and hosts of the Grow With Angie and April podcast where they discuss time saving marketing techniqu...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/15/18 Episode 49: Devon Ferguson - Teach With Fergy   This is the start of our marketing mini-series. In today's episode I have Devon from Teach with Fergy back on the show. Devon and I do a deep dive into marketing using FB pixels, including how to create custom audiences, and how to only target ads to people who...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/8/18 Episode 48: Amy Price - Aussie Star Resources In today's episode I interview Amy Price from Aussie Star Resources. Amy shares why SEO is vital, what she chooses to outsource, and how important it is to have a recognizable brand.   teachwithfergy.com/ emailsetup   TpT Downunder Group   Udemy   Fiverr   UpWork...

Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/1/18 Episode 47: Amy O'Grady - Mrs. Amy 123   In today's episode I interview Amy O'Grady from Mrs. Amy 123. Amy shares the importance of goal setting, why you need to identify your niche early on, and how you can target Australian sellers through Facebook marketing.   TpT Downunder Group   Erin Condren Planner   C...