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

It sounds too good to be true, but there are some seriously passive ways you can grow your business and expand your business mind without even lifting a finger (well, maybe JUST lifting one finger—literally). Other than that, I offer you 3 surefire ways to learn new tips, find the experts you need, and take in top-notch information that is sure to grow your TpT business.

Planning your week effectively is one of the most important things you can do for your teacher business. In this episode, I share my exact process for planning my ideal week and walk you through a quick but effective system for making every day count.

45 Join Erin and Ashley from Team SOS as we answer the #1 thing email beginners should do, and other questions teacher sellers often wonder about email marketing. Whether you have no list, a new list, or a list that's ready to grow, this episode has some great nuggets of knowledge you'll take away to boost your email game. Access the Show Notes: https://schoolofsellers.com/starting-your-email-list...

Join Erin and Ashley from Team SOS as we answer burning questions about email marketing: What is an email funnel? How often should I be emailing my list? And everything else you've been wondering about email but are too afraid to ask. We've got you. Links mentioned in this episode: Finishing Framework Email Lab ABCs of Email Marketing Start with  Flodesk Start with  ConvertKit

In this first-ever hotseat episode, Ashley from Team SOS grills Erin on all things email marketing. She will talk about starting an email list and answer questions on the spot like, "How do you get your subscribers to become paying customers?" and more! ABCs of Email Marketing Email Course Waitlist Finishing Framework Getting Started with ConvertKit Getting Started with Flodesk School of Sellers o...

Catch our Batch Party Part 1 as I dive into all things batching. This week's show is our live video series we hosted on Facebook this week in which I cover how to batch, what you can batch, and how batching will revolutionize your teacher seller game.

Join us today for our first-ever podcast guest! Farrah is a past student of The Finishing Framework and is here today to talk all things batching--why we love it, the nitty-gritty of the actual process, and the gifts it has brought both of our businesses.

In today's episode, I'm letting you in on something I've never told anyone before. Let's get real (and really embarrassing) as we talk about why you don't have to be an organized person to embrace systems and organization in your business.

In Part 2 of Getting Ahead in Your Business in 2021, I talk about the types of control you have in your business. We will dive into the things you should let go of, the things you should hold on to, and how this will help your business flourish in the long run.

Preparing for the unexpected isn't easy, but there are tons of things you CAN predict and get ahead of in the new year. Listen to Part 1 of our Getting Ahead in 2021 series. In today's episode, I'll share 8 small but mighty tips you can do today behind the scenes to stay on top of your business all year. (Spoiler alert: most of the tips take less than 5 minutes each!)

I'm signing off until next year, seller friends! But first, let's recap 2020 and put our best foot forward in the new year. Listen in to my year in review and my wish for you in the new year

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your life is not a Hallmark movie. Writing down your goals with your new Flair pens is not going to make all your wildest dreams come true (but it is fun). If you want this to be your year, you have to make sure you have all the pieces to your planning puzzle----not just your goals that sound good. Let's design our best year yet!

One of the side effects of being an accidental entrepreneur is always worrying about whether or not you sound too "sales-y." Try as I might, the actual sales pitch of a product still gives me a stomachache. Luckily, I've found a few workarounds that remedy the situation and will make you feel way better when putting your products out there.

It's no secret that social media is a nightmare. But it's also a necessary evil in this business world of ours. So, what's a seller to do when a pillar of our business requires us to show up in such a stressful place? Here are a few action items to do TODAY that will make you feel a *little* better--and preserve your business too.

Your “big picture” content plan can be overwhelming. Find out how to streamline and simplify how you decide what to post! Say goodbye to “I have nothing to share” and say hello to your new favorite posting strategy.

Supportive families and loved ones are a must in this teacher seller journey--but how do we explain to them why what we do is so important? Listen to how we made it work--even when it wasn't always easy.

Starting a new project is SO FUN but about halfway through, the energy has faded and that nap is sounding *really* good. Find out how to get your creative sparks flying again and push through the brick wall of the product creation plateau with 3 easy-to-implement ideas.

Dreading the blogging world? Maybe you can't seem to write consistently; maybe you have no idea what to write about. Regardless of your stance, blogging is one of the tasks that is one of the common undesirables. Really, though? Blogging doesn't have to be so bad. In this Facebook Live replay, I offer tips for blogging in a way that is doable and not torturous. 

Email marketing systems are crucial for your teacher seller business. Whether you are just starting out or your current system needs a refresh, this is for you. This video lays out a simple plan, free tools, and an overall framework for you to follow for your own email system.

Checklists, online tools, and spreadsheets--oh my! Systems are the way we run our business. Whether you know it or not, systems are WHY your business grows, thrives, and succeeds. You can have goals beyond your wildest dreams, but the success of your business will always only be as good as your systems. In this Facebook Live replay, follow along for a glimpse at business-transforming systems you c...

With questions rolling in and trends emerging, this new segment is dedicated to answering the most common inquiries. Listen in to hear my views about having a team and also a peek into what a typical work day looks like!

Earlier this year, I did an episode about one of my favorite teacher seller productivity hacks: the workcation. Like most everything in our lives, I've been forced to adapt this coveted tradition of mine and make it fit our current circumstances. Join me for Workcations 2.0 as we revisit this amazing idea with a few tweaks.

I often refer to teacher sellers as accidental entrepreneurs; while we always have dreamed of being the next Ms. Frizzle, we find ourselves thrown into the business world, feeling more like Bill Gates than The Frizz.  It can be a scary feeling, but teachers are actually more prepared for the business world than you think! This episode may surprise you.

Follow along on this super-speedy episode in our first edition of Quick Wins: Short on time, but big on action. In this fast episode, I talk about the best type of content to create for your business. 

Focus is a hard thing to regain once you've lost it--maybe you have too much to do and are bouncing around from task to task, with nothing getting completed. Maybe you are in a funk and can't seem to do much of anything TPT-related. Regardless of WHY you've lost your focus, here are some tips for finding it again--even it involves tricking your brain.