Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All

In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss their experiences with social media collaborations, sharing personal stories of challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Jess opens up about being overwhelmed by popularity on platforms like Periscope and Instagram and dealing with failed collaborations, while Amanda reflects on misunderstandings and periods of a...

In this episode of Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda dive into the challenges of marketing without being cringey. They discuss their personal experiences with feeling cringey in marketing efforts, with Jess sharing a detailed story about her woodworking business and its fluctuating success. The discussion explores the fine line between authentic self-promotion and d...

Watch this episode on Youtube!  In this lively and humorous episode, Jess and Amanda from the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast engage in a whimsical New Year's themed session, filled with archetypal readings, tarot insights, and reflections. Amanda sets the stage with playful psychic props like candles and holistic sprays, while Jess delves into tarot readings to explore Amanda's impending m...

In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss a unique opportunity for teachers to join a professional development tour to Germany led by Jess! Message Jess if you want to talk to her about the details and or visit the website to learn more:  Message Jess on Instagram Bookbag Tours in Germany   They then dive into their business plans for the upcoming year, sha...

Watch This Episode On YouTube In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda delve into the process and implications of receiving an autism diagnosis later in life. Amanda shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with autism, ADHD, OCD, and chronic pain, and discusses the impact of these neurodivergent conditions on her life and career. Jess opens up about her sen...

Watch This Episode on Youtube In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss Amanda's recent autism diagnosis and its implications. Amanda shares her emotional journey and the significance of understanding neurodivergence. The conversation explores strategies for supporting neurodivergent students in educational settings, including the innovative use of AI...

In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda delve into the challenges and strategies of balancing a busy teaching schedule with building a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store. They share personal stories about the sacrifices they've made, including giving up sleep and personal time, to develop a successful passive income stream. The episode also explores various p...

In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda explore the hypothetical scenario of Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) collapsing due to the rise of AI and other market shifts. They discuss strategies for teacherpreneurs to diversify and future-proof their businesses. The conversation includes insights on the importance of pivoting, the relevance of having a website, the poten...

Watch This Episode on YouTube In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda explore the future of Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) amidst the rise of AI technology. They discuss insights from a recent TPT seller survey conducted by the Terrific Teacher podcast, which reveals trends in sales and the possible impact of AI on TPT sellers. They delve into the growing role of AI...

Watch Us on Youtube In this episode of the 'Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All' Podcast, hosts Amanda Werner and Jess Martin discuss the ethical considerations of using AI chatbots in education and business. They delve into whether it's ethical to incorporate AI in creating educational products, noting how AI pulls content from existing sources without proper credit. The discussion cove...

Watch Us on YouTube In this episode of 'Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All,' co-hosts discuss hot topics concerning the Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) platform. They focus on ethical issues of selling politically charged content, the rise of AI-generated and spam stores on TPT, and the growing problem of product theft. They explore whether there should be regulations on what types of conten...

In this episode of The Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All Podcast, hosts Amanda Werner and Jessica Martin delve into neurodivergent tips for small business owners and teacherpreneurs. They discuss how embracing neurodivergence and accepting diagnoses have influenced their personal and professional lives. Amanda and Jessica share strategies that have helped them, including mindfulness, self-compassion,...

Watch Us on YouTube In this episode of 'Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All', hosts Jess and Amanda explore the topic of neurodivergence and its impact on their personal and professional lives. They discuss various neurodivergent conditions, such as ADHD, autism, and social anxiety, and how these have influenced their business ventures and everyday activities. They also highlight the stre...

Watch Us on YouTube In this episode of 'Two Wacky Teacher Entrepreneurs Tell All,' hosts Amanda Werner and Jess Martin dive into what it means to be a 'wacky teacherpreneur'. They describe wacky teacherpreneurs as creative and hardworking, often feeling like the odd ones out in their professional and social circles. The hosts discuss the value of forming an accountability commu...

After a two year hiatus, Wacky Teacherpreneurs is BACK!  In this brand new episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneurs podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss their two-year hiatus, including the challenges they faced such as burnout, health issues, and getting sidetracked by other projects. They explain why they've decided to return and share goals of creating a new supportive community on Patreon f...

In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss their experiences with grief, trauma, and burnout, and how these experiences have impacted their businesses. They share personal stories and strategies for navigating these challenging situations. They emphasize the importance of community support, self-care, and maintaining a balance between personal life and business. They also discuss the societa...

In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss the value and importance of empowering teacher authors and the curriculum and resources they create. They address the skepticism and questioning that teacher authors often face and emphasize the positive impact their resources have on students and teachers worldwide. They also discuss the challenges and negative impact of canned curriculum in school...

In this episode Jess and Amanda catch up on all the big changes they've gone through recently. Amanda talks about her experience teaching ninth grade for the first time, while Jess shares her experiences in her second year as a librarian. They discuss the challenges they have faced recently including unpredictable class assignments, crazy weather, and COVID-19 problems. As always, they share...

In this podcast episode, Jess and Amanda, two teacher entrepreneurs, discuss their experiences with the recent Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sale. They talk about the decline in sales compared to previous years, particularly for secondary sellers. Jess and Amanda share their different approaches to the sale, with Jess being a part-time seller and Amanda focusing on webinars to boost her TPT sales. T...

In this coffee chat episode, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss all sorts of topics using a fun acronym introduced by the Townie Teacher over on Instagram called "Friday Report". Report stands for: r-reading, e-eating, p-playing, o-obsession, r-recommend, t=a favorite treat. The hosts share their recent reading habits, their creative endeavors, eating habits, and recreational activities. They...

During this podcast episode, Amanda shares her experience of making money while on vacation through an evergreen webinar funnel. Amanda and Jess discuss using tools like Facebook ads, Kajabi, Optin Monster, Canva, and Zoom. Amanda explains how she promote her webinar titled "Three Steps to Building Student Independence in the Secondary English Classroom" and offers valuable content while...

In this coffee chat episode, Amanda and Jess discuss their summer trips and experiences. Jess shares her time as a tour guide for Book Bag Tours in Greece, highlighting the overwhelming response from teachers wanting to visit Greece and the opportunity to explore ancient wonders. They discuss the cost of the trip and Amanda expresses interest in joining a tour. They discuss the benefits of traveli...

In this coffee chat episode co-hosts Jess and Amanda discuss their plans for the summer and how they prepare their businesses for vacation time. They also discuss various topics such as yin yoga, reiki, meditation, summer school, upcoming trips, and personal struggles with ADHD and self-sabotage. Watch this episode on Youtube

In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur podcast, hosts Amanda and Jess discuss the book "Chill and Prosper" by Denise Duffield-Thomas. They cover various topics such as niches in business, creating offers, money mindset, and valuing oneself as the driving force behind a successful business. The hosts provide practical advice and personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of ada...

In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss what to do when your product or course doesn't sell. They share their own experiences with unsuccessful products and offer tips on how to handle the situation, such as being deciding if the product should be deactivated or deleted, being consistent in your business, trying different marketing strategies, and not taking it personally. They also...