School of Sellers: TPT Strategies, Tips, + Seller Stories

I don’t know about you, but I think it’s so cool to hear about other people’s experiences outside of what we know. While not all of our listeners live in the United States, the majority of you do. That’s why I love the “TpT Sellers Around the World” series that we occasionally do here on the podcast. Today, our guest is here to share about her experience living in Madrid, Spain. Kathryn Kosmider i...

Have you ever had an audit of your TpT store? Store audits are a great way to get honest feedback from a neutral party, and we’re doing just that in today’s episode. I’ll be doing a live store audit of Jennifer Darrell’s store, La Profesora Inspiradora. Jennifer recently went through a rebrand of her business, so during this store audit, we’re going to take a look at her colors, fonts, and other c...

The TpT conference, while one of the most life-changing experiences, can also be one filled with anxiety and nerves. No fear--I've teamed up with a School of Sellers veteran, Kelley Jo Hibschman, who is sharing the best tips for a seamless conference experience. Whether it's your first time or you're a conference pro, it's going to help you--trust me!

Making money is fun but talking about it is another thing. Trina joins us today to share her own experiences with money mindsets, how they have helped and hindered her business, and what she has learned in her growth journey!

Creative slumps, work plateaus, lack of ideas and all the other lovely things that come along with a funk happen to us all. While a funk is unavoidable, today I’m sharing some tips of ways that I unfunk myself when this strikes.

Starting the day off right is important for anyone—whether you’re a morning person or not. In today’s episode, Kristina talks about why her morning routine matters, how it impacts the rest of her day, and what a typical morning looks like for her.

Many of us have been there: we open the TpT app and see a product that looks rather…similar to one in our own store. We go straight to the listing and begin our detective work. This story is all too common for many sellers, and we’ve all had different endings to our stories. Today, Kerry Tracy joins me as we unpack our experiences with copying—and our advice for others who will walk the same road.

Bundles are so much more than just a pack of products in your store - not only are they the optimization power tool, but they give you ways to provide many pathways to your listings. Listen in as Allison and I discuss 3 ways to grow your store with bundles.

The impact TpT has on teachers and students across the globe is undeniable. What’s even cooler is that so many sellers create from a totally different hemisphere. Sellers Around The World is a series you’ll hear throughout this year as we highlight what life and business look like everywhere. Today’s guest is Liezel from The Lab. Listen in to find out what unique challenges Liezel faces as an inte...

Having your own TpT business is still such a new concept for most of the world to understand—but some sellers are making moves that are new even to the most veteran sellers. Today, Cassi shares her incredible journey from solopreneur to business partner to one of the most successful TpT Sellers to date.

When I say I could have asked Abby 100 questions, I’m not exaggerating. In today’s episode, Abby shares what she has learned over the years on TpT. Abby is candid about her journey as she answers 10 questions from listeners—her answers will make you smile, nod your head, and laugh!

When someone says full-time TpT, we immediately picture 40-hour workweeks. The truth is, many full-time sellers also have other things to manage in addition to their business. Today’s guest Laura from Core Inspiration shares how working from her pajamas was never something she thought she’d do—but how it’s the secret to her success now.

Most TpT Sellers could never imagine the positive impact their business would have—but today, Rachel is sharing how dreams really do come true. Rachel’s success comes in the form of freedom to go wherever she wants, whenever she wants. She runs her TpT business serving school counselors all over the world. Listen in as she shares all about life and business on the go.

The truth is, selling on a site where elementary resources are the majority can present unique challenges and opportunities. Dani Kennis (@stuckonedu) is here today to talk about what secondary teachers and students need right now and how secondary sellers can serve them. 

In the first ever live store audit, we will take a deep dive into this Spanish teacher’s resources that are mid-makeover. Listen in to see what’s staying, what’s leaving, and what the creative process has resulted in during this live TpT audit!

We all know that feeling while creating a TpT product. We reach the creation finish line and start to celebrate only to remember we are only halfway there, because MARKETING. Luckily, we have photographer extraordinaire Kelly Harvill here today to talk to us about using mockups: how they save us time and make our resources look irresistible.

In today’s episode, I share what a typical day in the life of a full-time TpT seller looks like. I’ll review my average week at a glance and how my schedule runs with a stay-at-home husband doing the childcare. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we hear from more full-time TpT sellers to see how they make it work while working on their business from home!

If you've ever wanted to hear from a TpT seller's partner to hear what life is like on the other side, it's your lucky day. When I say that the best system to have in place is a great support system, I'm not lying. It takes a village to grow a business, and our life partners are the core of that village. Listen in as I interview my husband, a teacher-turned-stay-at-home father and husband.

Content creation is a must for any TpT seller. Podcasting is an increasingly attractive option for many online business owners. Today we welcome Sara Whittaker from Podcasting for Educators shares all of the need-to-know information for any seller considering a podcast. Sara is also going to dive a bit deeper into your options for a private podcast and how that differs from a traditional podcast. 

In today’s first ever SOS book talk, I’m diving into my review and takeaways from Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Greg writes largely about how we spend most of our time on many little things whereas we should *actually* be spending our time on several big things. Listen in to get tips as they pertain to TpT, time management, and finding the things that you shoul...

When we know someone else is paying attention to what we are doing, it creates a magical force of productivity. THAT is the magic of accountability: being held responsible for what we say we will do. If you know you need accountability but are not sure how or where to find it, this episode is for you.

Challenges abound in the TpT world, and customer ratings are no exception. That notification pops up and your worst fears are confirmed: a bad review. Now what? I’m walking you through a healthy mindset shift, ways to respond, and how to leverage the good feedback.

Small but mighty, these 3 words have changed the way I work and live my life. I’m sharing with you these words alongside the mindset hack that will allow you to feel better about the work you do—and probably get more done in the long run.

I've said it once and I've said it again: new year's resolutions are garbage. They simply don't work. In today's episode, I'm offering you 3 guidelines for preparing your business plan for the new year. These will help you design your best year yet with all the things that truly matter.

“Time is money” never really meant anything to me until I became a teacherpreneur. Learning how to budget my time efficiently has been one of the most monumental gifts I’ve given my business (and bank account!) Listen as I share my 10 favorite tips for using your time wisely: you can “thank” me later ;)