Teacher Business School: TPT, Homeschool, & Beyond

How strategic are your product lines? If you're uploading resources one by one without a long-term plan, you could be leaving significant revenue on the table. In this episode, we're diving into mistake number six in the summer mistake series: not using product lines strategically. Lindsay explains the difference between a product line and a bundle, shares real examples from successful Teachers Pa...

Are your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources missing one of the biggest factors that influences buying decisions? If you don't have a preview on every product in your store, including your bundles, you could be missing out on sales without even realizing it. In this episode, Lindsay explains why previews matter so much, shares data directly from Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT) buyer research, and wal...

Are your Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT) covers and thumbnails helping your resources get noticed, or are they getting lost in the scroll? In week four of the Summer Mistakes Series, Lindsay breaks down one of the most common issues she still sees in the Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT) world: ineffective covers and thumbnails. Even if you've listened to previous episodes on this topic, these mistakes contin...

Are you relying too heavily on AI in your Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT) business, or worried that AI will eventually replace teacher-created resources? In this episode, Lindsay continues her Mistakes I’m Seeing with Teachers series by tackling one of the hottest topics in the teacher business world: AI. She shares her honest perspective on using AI for resource creation, cover photos, and business ta...

Are you accidentally leaving money on the table in your Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT) business? From seller account settings to product pricing and bundles, there are several common mistakes that can quietly reduce your profits on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). In this episode of the Summer Series, Lindsay shares practical money-related tips that can help you keep more of what you earn and make smarter...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and success on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is simply quitting too soon? In this kickoff episode of the Summer Series, Lindsay shares a powerful mindset shift every Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) seller needs to hear before diving into a summer of growth. If you've ever felt discouraged by slow sales, bad reviews, algorithm changes, or the overwhelming le...

Summer is one of the biggest opportunities of the year for Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sellers, and in this quick episode, Lindsay shares what’s coming inside Teacher Resource Academy this summer. From themed challenges and prizes to coaching, accountability, and community support, the upcoming Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Summer Games are designed to help teachers grow their stores without feeling...

What if the key to building a successful Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store wasn’t creating more products, but solving one very specific problem? In this episode, Lindsay chats with Teacher Resource Academy member Kylia about how she built a highly niched Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store serving home daycare providers and homeschool families. Kylia shares how she turned real-life pain points from...

Could a podcast be the missing piece that helps you grow your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, build trust with teachers, and create a stronger brand beyond social media? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with podcast strategist Cait Howard from Amplify Boutique to break down exactly how teacher entrepreneurs can use podcasting to grow their audience and increase sales. They discuss why long fo...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the SEO tools out there for your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, and wondering which ones are actually worth your time and money? In this episode, Lindsay wraps up her deep dive into SEO and growth tools with an honest, behind-the-scenes review of the most popular options for Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sellers. She walks you through how each tool works, what...

What if you could turn all that overwhelming Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) data into clear, confident action steps that actually grow your sales? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Colleen Swanzey, creator of SellerSpy, to walk through brand-new features designed to help teacher sellers make smarter decisions with their data. From identifying low-competition keywords to uncovering hidden produc...

Are you spending hours on your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store but still wondering if it’s actually moving the needle? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Mike Fuchigami from SEOTpreneur, a former middle school teacher turned full-time teacherpreneur, to unpack what really drives growth on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) today. From overcoming burnout and building a purpose-driven business to ma...

Are your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) products actually showing up on Google, or are you missing out on a huge stream of organic traffic without even realizing it? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with SEO expert McKayla from The Comma Mama to break down exactly how teacher sellers can optimize their Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources for Google search. From choosing the right keywords to unde...

What if your SEO strategy isn’t the problem, but your conversion rate is? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Matt Carey, creator of SEO Mantis, to unpack what’s really happening behind the Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) search algorithm. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” with keywords but still not seeing results, this conversation will shift how you think about SEO en...

Are you focusing on the right data in your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, or are you guessing your way to growth? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Jarrett Vaucher from Your Data Playbook to break down exactly how teacher sellers can use data to make smarter decisions and scale their businesses. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your dashboard or unsure what metrics actually matter, thi...

What if you could turn your existing Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources into a whole new income stream, without creating anything new? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Etsy expert Dylan Jahraus to break down exactly how teacher sellers can expand beyond Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) and tap into a completely different audience on Etsy. From understanding the Etsy customer to optimizing lis...

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out taxes for your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) business? You’re not alone, and the good news is, it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Emily Bryant from All About Accounting to break down everything Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sellers need to know about preparing for tax season. Whether you’re brand new to selling on...

Are you sitting on a library of Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources that could be earning you income somewhere else too? In this episode, Lindsay shares an exciting opportunity for teacher entrepreneurs who want to expand beyond Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) and turn their existing resources into published books on Amazon KDP. If you have already created educational materials, you may be closer to...

Are you a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) seller who wants to increase your income without creating an entirely new business from scratch? What if your next revenue stream could come from resources you have already made? In this episode, Lindsay shares why Amazon KDP might be the best next step for teacher business owners who are ready to diversify their income. After personally listing more than 10 w...

Are you second-guessing your prices every time you upload a new resource to Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)? Wondering if you’re charging too much, or worse, not enough? Pricing can feel emotional. You’ve poured time and expertise into creating something valuable, and now you have to decide what it’s worth. In this episode, Lindsay walks you through practical, experience-backed pricing strategies that...

Are you sitting on great classroom resources but barely seeing any sales on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)? Or maybe you’re wondering if there’s even room for you in a “saturated” lower elementary market. In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Teacher Resource Academy member Kama, a third grade teacher, new mom, and now Top 1% Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) seller. What started as a small side hustle t...

If you feel like Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is too crowded to break into, or you’re tired of creating resources that don’t sell, this episode will completely change how you think about product ideas. In this episode, Lindsay walks you through one of the most effective strategies for increasing sales on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT), finding gaps in the market. Whether you’re brand new and don’t eve...

If your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources are getting views but not sales, there’s a good chance your preview file is the missing piece. What if one simple update could dramatically increase your conversion rate without creating a single new product? In this episode, Lindsay breaks down why your preview file is one of the most important parts of any Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) listing and how...

Teacher Side Hustles That Actually Last: A Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) Success Story Have you ever wished your teacher business could simply cover one meaningful expense, without pressure to quit your job or chase unrealistic income goals? In this episode of the Teacher Business School podcast, Lindsay sits down with long-time Teacher Resource Academy member Robin Cornecki to talk about steady gro...

Teachers Pay Teachers Ads (TPT) Explained What Really Happens When You Promote a Product Have you ever wondered if paying for ads on Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is actually worth it, or if it just eats into your hard-earned profits? In this episode, Lindsay walks you through her real-life experience using the Promote Products feature on Teachers Pay Teachers. She breaks down exactly how it works,...