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

If you are a serial planner collector like me, you’ll love this episode. Listen as I sit down with special guests Lisa Mattes and Ashley Wright as we talk about the merits of paper planners, digital planners, and options in between. 

Listen: if people can decorate for Christmas the day after Halloween, I can make my business plans for 2022 in November. But for real: today I am giving you the inside scoop on how I make my business plan for the new year—the *entire* year—before it even begins. Follow along as I give you an outline of my planning process, my dos and don’ts for business plans, and other tips for making this year y...

Being a parent and owning a business is not for the faint of heart, but if you feel like you are constantly playing the work + kids balancing act, this episode is for you! Arianna Vernier, creator behind Ditch the Classroom Podcast, sits down with me to talk about how a work-from-home business and kids can *actually* work.

Mistakes are a part of business, but some missteps are just downright SCARY! We recently asked our School of Sellers members to share their spookiest, most cringeworthy “Oh no!” Moments as a TpT seller. The tales you’ll hear are chilling, horrifying, and…well, relatable. Listen in as 3 brave sellers share stories that will make you laugh and gasp at the same time. Joining me today are special gues...

It's a hard pill to swallow when you spend time and resources on a project or idea only to have it fail. The truth is, business failures abound in the TpT world--we just don't hear about them all. I used to scrap things altogether when they didn't work out, but I've learned so many times that a failed plan often grows into an even better one in its place. I'm getting 100% transparent about 1 tool...

Not only is the sheer amount of data intimidating, but once we sort through it we are expected to make informed decisions about what to do next. Jarrett + Beth Vaucher from My Data Playbook are here with me to break it all down. There’s a lot of pressure to use our data, but where do we start? What numbers matter? What does it all mean? Beth and Jarrett are here to help!

We’ve all heard of Shakespeare festivals, but have you ever heard of Shakespeare Teacher Festivals? Amanda Cardenas from Mud & Ink Teaching is taking things to a much cooler level. She has transformed a brick and mortar event into an online playground for ELA teachers everywhere. Listen in to hear behind-the-scenes details from her festival success and tips about how she was able to make money fro...

As teacherpreneurs, it’s important we stay current with trends and tools in education and on TpT. You’ve heard a lot about Easel by now, but what’s the deal exactly? In this episode, I sit down with Will Cullen from Team TpT and Courtney Roberts of Classroom Resource Queen to dive into all the details: What is Easel, why does it matter to sellers, and why is it a no-brainer in our teacher seller b...

If you think hashtag sales are all about making a few bucks, you're wrong--and I was too. Today I'm sharing lessons learned after a year of hosting hashtag sales. It turns out there are tons of non-sale victories to be had. Listen to find out why hashtag sales are worth your time and then some!

It's no secret that a teacherpreneur's journey with Pinterest is filled with ups and downs. Sometimes it can feel like more downs, but the truth remains that Pinterest is the highest traffic-driver to TpT. Today we sit down with Chelsea Hall, teacher-turned-Pinterest strategist to learn the best way to leverage Pinterest and its constant changes. 

Conference week brings the most shocking combination of creative energy, information overload, and infinite inspiration. The question is: how do we harness it and use the momentum to move our business forward? In this episode, I give an overview of how we made our plans in an online workshop this week. Spoiler alert: You're invited, and it's free!

Repurposing is a buzzword we can't get away from. But what does it actually mean? Are you doing it the right way? What else can you repurpose in your business? I answer all of these questions and more as I share 6 fresh ways to repurpose your content.

When you love work and you enjoy running your TpT business, it often doesn't feel like "work." I ran my business for years before I learned the value of taking a break. It's not something that comes easily to me, but I've learned to make it work and today I'm telling you how. 

Virtual or in-person, there are always ways to prepare for the TpT conference ahead of time. Listen in for quick, easy tips that you can put into action ASAP. In this episode, I recommend Chrome extensions, downloading opportunities, and more!

While it's hard to believe the year is half-over, I'm so excited to share with you how things have been going. In this episode, I'll review the last 6 months and share with you my favorite tool, biggest lesson, + fun on the horizon.

Today I'm offering 3 super simple, super quick tweaks you can make in your business TODAY that will result in money. Pure and simple, nothing sneaky--just good old-fashioned TpT business hacks that we tend to overlook.

Talking about money is weird and uncomfortable, but 100% necessary. I'm confessing the *real* reason I started selling on TpT and why it's okay if you are money-motivated.

Join Molly Beardsley Keri Brown, Nicole Brown, Vanessa Mejia, Molly Bearsley, Michael Sivert and I in this LIVE replay when we answer questions about starting out on TpT.

Not sure how we are already talking about summer, but it's coming! Here are 4 surefire ways to leverage your summer break in order to give some TpT TLC to your business.

Join me and Shannon Betts of RDNG as we dive into Shannon's story and what being a teacher seller means to her. Learn how Shannon's teacher business has helped her some of her greatest challenges both in and out of the classroom.

Join me with special guest Jen Regan as we reflect on the mistakes we've made in the TpT business and how to avoid them + make your business better now--not later. Jen shares candidly about balancing work and home life, and also how she has learned to make the most of her time by repurposing her content.

If you need to build your brand but have no clue where to even begin branding your business, listen up! Carly Mitchell, a professional graphic designer, is here to save the day with super practical, easy-to-follow ways to brand your business. Carly will talk us through your best way to create a logo, choosing brand colors, and how to find that perfect font.

Marketing your teacher products can be stressful, scary, and expensive. Today, I am showing you all of the ways to make marketing the opposite---follow along for TpT marketing ideas that will be friendly on your wallet and are already right in front of you!

If you've ever wondered how to make products that will actually sell in a market that seems so crowded, this is your show. Guest Kristen Doyle and I talk about 3 big ideas beyond the techy step-by-step of product creation. Anyone can create a product, but listen in to our top tips for making TpT products that will maximize your success!  Links Mentioned In This Episode: Product Creation Checklist...

When I quit teaching, I had no idea what my future would hold. Today, I am sharing an update 4 years later about what it's like to be out of the classroom and living a life I love. If you are thinking about leaving the classroom, have wondered what other options you have, and want to hear firsthand from someone who has left, this episode is for you!