The Creative Teacher Podcast

Have you ever sat down to work on your TPT business and thought, "What should I create next?" You're not alone! One of the biggest challenges teacher sellers face is deciding what product deserves their time and energy. Instead of guessing, what if your existing products could tell you exactly what to create next? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple process that can help you identify product gap...

Thinking about switching your email service provider? In this episode of The Creative Teacher Podcast, I’m diving into all things Flodesk - why I switched, what makes it stand out, and why now might be the best time to hop on board. Flodesk has long been known for its flat-rate unlimited subscriber plan, but starting November 2025 , that plan is going away in favor of tiered pricing. If you’ve bee...

Spring is here, and so is a fresh episode of The Creative Teacher Podcast ! 🌸 If you've ever wondered why some TPT resources fly off the digital shelves while others get overlooked, it all comes down to buyer psychology. Understanding how teachers make purchasing decisions can help you create product listings that attract, engage, and convert—without feeling pushy. In this episode, we’ll break do...

I have a special treat for you! Today I'm talking all about ways to SPICE up TPT Storefronts! This is an episode of the CTL Podcast that I'm sharing here with you. In this episode, we’re diving into the 3 Must-Have Features for a High-Converting TPT Storefront that will help you attract more buyers and boost your sales. I’ll walk you through simple, effective strategies to improve your store’s hea...

If you're a TPT seller, teacherpreneur, or customer on Teachers Pay Teachers, you learn pretty quickly that well-designed products are the ones people will flock to. It's the cover on the search results! When it comes to TPT, buyers absolutely DO judge a book by its cover so you'll want to make sure you aren't making any of these comment mistakes on your TPT covers. Let's connect! Website: thesout...

I've said sayonara to a few business tools that I've previously used in my business! I'm sharing with you in this bonus episode which tools I've ditched and which tools I'm using instead. I also share with you some insights based on my experience with some of my favorite features and benefits of each platform I'm now using. Recommended Tools Wordpress WP Engine Kadence WP ThriveCart Learn Adobe Ex...

If your store is ready for a visual refresh, you might love walking through The Creative Teacher Lab to learn more about graphic design and how this can level up your TPT sales. Today's episode shares a short sneak peek inside one of the lessons. Resources and Links Dive into The Creative Teacher Lab to learn more about how graphic design can help you grow your store! Let's connect! Website: theso...

When was the last time you took a deep dive into what was and was not working well in your TPT store? If it's been a while, print out my free TPT audit checklist, and let's walk through the process together. Episode Highlights My 13-step process for auditing a TPT store How I take action and measure growth in my store Resources and Links Print this TPT audit before you listen to this episode so yo...

Today I'm sharing my unsolicited answers to some common questions I see in TPT Facebook groups. Tune in to hear my thoughts! Episode Highlights My favorite chunky script fonts Are bigger bundles outselling smaller packs? Tips for managing family and business Do blog titles need tweaking after TPT updates? Showcasing stellar product covers Suggested sources for famous figures' photos Recommendation...

You might have a brand board, but do you have brand guidelines? You might want to have brand guidelines on your radar this year. Let's talk about why! Episode Highlights What are brand guidelines? Why are brand guidelines important? What makes up a brand guideline? Should your business use brand guidelines or a brand board? Let's connect! Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com Courses: https://theso...

To continue the conversation with creating long-form content, I wanted to share with you some bonus steps on how you can create profitable weekly content for your TPT business - content that can result in more followers, shares, leads, and even sales! Episode Highlights a description of each of the 6 steps to creating weekly content ideas on how to utilize each step for a blog, podcast, or YouTube...

Blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels - it can really make your head spin. Which one is right for you? Choosing the right one for you depends on your business, your audience, and your personality. Let's dive into the pros and cons together! Episode Highlights What is content marketing? What are the pros and cons of content marketing Pros and cons of blogs, podcasts, and Youtube Choose one content...

Let's not ignore the power of Facebook as a business owner! In today's episode, we'll look at the best ways to use your time wisely to grow your business using Facebook. Facebook attracts users of all generations. You can target audiences with not just demographics, but also by lifestyle characteristics such as interests, behaviors, or hobbies. You can also drive traffic directly to your site with...

Today we're talking about how to get the most results from Instagram in the least amount of time. Having an Instagram account for your TPT store has plenty of benefits! You can effectively engage with customers with short-form content. Hashtags can increase your visibility and traffic to your business. It offers ways to get creative. It offers ways to collaborate with other similar TPT sellers in...

Something I've been wanting to do for a couple of years is to bring my spouse on the podcast to get his perspective on TPT! In this episode, I chat with my husband Colton and he shares his thoughts! Episode Highlights Colton's current role in my TPT business His perspective on my journey as a TPT seller The positives of watching me grow my business Some of the challenges we've faced as I work in m...

You know I love a good history lesson or two. That's why I'm sharing with you about some real business brands that made pivots and turned into the successful companies they are today! If you're a teacher seller who has not made as much money as in previous years, not seeing the growth and success you were hoping for, you may need to pivot or make a change. Pivoting can be the key to success! Episo...

Don't have time to follow the latest graphic design trends? Don't worry! Today I'm sharing a trend report and helping you know how to use this information as a TPT seller. Episode Highlights 8 trends in the graphic design world for 2024 simple tips to implement into our TPT businesses Resources and Links https://looka.com/blog/graphic-design-trends/ Let's connect! Website: thesouthernteachdesigns....

It's time to celebrate - hard to believe that it's been over 3 years of The Creative Teacher Podcast and we are now looking at 100 episodes! Today is a juicy episode of 100 tips and best practices we as teacher sellers should all know about and do - it's pretty much everything I have learned throughout my journey as a TPT seller in one episode. Share this with a seller friend or if you have a teac...

Ever feel like you have too many ideas in your product creation bank? Wondering which path to go and feeling as though your store is looking like a hodge podge of items? Niching down could be just what you need - and special guest Chynell Moore is here to talk with us about this on the podcast! Chynell Moore is a business coach for TPT sellers who loves helping educators take their side busin...

Having the right tools can make all the difference as a teacherpreneur! If you're looking to leverage the power of technology in your business, you'll love today's list of my 10 favorite tools. For each tool, I share with you what I love about it and how I use it in my business. Check out the links below to all the tools mentioned in the episode! Ads Instant Forms for Facebook Ads Save my Leads We...

Looking for some ideas for keeping your business organized? You'll love this podcast episode with special guest Ayten Disbudak of The Language Adventurist! Ayten became an active TPT seller in 2021. She is a former kindergarten teacher who loves creating educational resources and multilingual classroom decor to help elementary teachers and homeschooling families around the world. Ayten shares what...

In this spring break themed episode, we'll be talking about the journey a curious shopper takes as the move through the product conversion funnel and (hopefully) add your resource to their cart! Episode Highlights What is a conversion funnel? The 4 parts of the product conversion funnel Tips for moving people through the funnel so that they purchase your resource Let's connect! Website: thesouther...

When you have a TPT bundle that converts well or a high ticket product that you'd love to have some extra eyeballs on, what can you do? Today's conversation is with Melanie Battistelli from Duxbury Digital and she's sharing all about how a live workshop might be just what you need next! Melanie helps educators and course creators successfully launch programs, hire teams and streamline their day-to...

"Am I too old for TikTok?" You're likely not! TikTok is a fun and trendy way to get newer eyes on your brand. Listen to this episode for tips on expanding your brand's reach. Episode Highlights My love-hate relationship with TikTok (and why I love it now!) What's been working so far with my TikTok Tips to get started or optimize your TikTok Resources and Links CapCut Marketing and Margaritas Podca...

It's a brand new year - it's the perfect time for us teacherpreneurs to do some cleaning and get rid of platforms, tasks or items we don't use or need. But have you also thought about cleaning out your email list? This is a must - and this episode explains all about it with special guest Melissa Seideman! Melissa from Not Another VA specializes in copywriting, blog posts, SEO, automations, and ema...