The Creative Teacher Podcast

Do you ever feel like you're an island in a sea of other teacher sellers? You're not alone! There are plenty of ways to reach out and find a TPT buddy or mentor to connect with - and the benefits are endless! Laura Fogle is here on the show to chat about why it's important to find a teacher seller friend in person or online! Laura has been happily selling resources in her Teachers Pay Teachers sto...

I love to share teacher seller business tools, especially when they help with productivity! If you're feeling the overwhelm of trying to maintain business tasks and do all the things, I hope you can listen into this episode as I share with you highly recommended paid and free tools you can use to help manage your business. In this episode, you will learn: How I found out about each tool Benefits a...

Have you ever seen the same mockups on product listings or social media posts? Maybe you feel discouraged that a lot of sellers are using the same images for your store, just like the fonts and clipart we all know about. The good news is that we can stand out and be unique even with mockup images! Our guest Kelly Harvill will share with us insight on how we can make this happen. Kelly is an educat...

Mommin' isn't easy! And neither is being a teacher business owner. Doing both? Some days it seems nearly impossible! How in the world does one juggle it all? A common question I get asked a lot is something to the effect of, “How do you fit in time to work on your TPT and service-based businesses with 3 kids?" Today I'll share with you some tips that have (for the most part) helped make it a lot m...

Did you know that colors play a HUGE role for us as a consumer and as a business?  Whether you are rebranding your TPT store or are launching a new TPT business, you want to select colors that represent your brand personality. In this episode, I will share with you interesting info and statistics on color psychology and also share with you 3 steps to relate color psychology to...

You may have heard of Enneagram for Big Kids, or Enneagram for Teachers.... now I think it's time to bring you Enneagram for Teacher Sellers! Get out your pen and paper because this episode I have for you is riddled with tips for being your best teacher seller self while keeping your Enneagram type in mind. Before you listen, make sure you know your Enneagram type! You can take a quiz here: ⁠Perso...

Ever feel unhappy with your product photography or wondering how to amp up your branding for your listings and social media? Well, my friend, you're in for a treat, because the wonderful Katie Brockmeyer is a guest on the podcast to talk about about the magic of mockups for TPT sellers! Katie is a TPT product photographer that helps creators make their products shine through stunning images, capti...

Do you have a teacher website (or have been thinking about starting one)? Don't skip some important things to include on your website! I've had a website for my business since 2020, and along the way, I've made quite a few mistakes (including the platform I used). I'm sharing with you what's important and necessary to make sure to add to your website that not only will keep things legal, but will...

You might love to create teacher resources and create product listings for your resource. But what about UPDATING your resources? When is it time to give your resource a facelift? What are some best practices on taking the time to go back and add more? Well, my friend, you'll get those questions answered (and more) in this episode with Alex Baxter!  Alex is a former teacher turned full-time T...

Welcome to the TPT matrix. This episode shares with you 4 ways to attract customers specifically on the TPT platform! This is in the form of a matrix in that each of the strategies I share with you are high or low outcome and high or low prep! PLEASE NOTE! This is not to say that one is worse than the other. Pick an attraction strategy that works best for you. This is just my opinion and my experi...

Blogging is not dead, friends! It’s alive and thriving! Even with the boom of podcasts, blogging is still a great way to drive traffic to your products, especially if you’re like me and you  LOVE  to write. Decide on whether or not blogging is a great asset to your business and see what you can do to get started or listen for tips on how you could improve your blogging game! Here are my...

Have you ever wondered what exactly is trending in design right now and how you can apply it to your TPT business? Maybe you're not the most confident in really knowing what's in and what's out design-wise?   In this episode, I'm sharing with you a couple of graphic design trends for 2023. I also share with you two coffee shops who utilize these graphic design trends in their branding an...

If you have to proofread and edit a hefty and large resource, it can feel daunting. In this super short episode, I have a quick tip of how you can batch what you're creating and how to edit it. The process I use is really helpful and I'm able to catch most of my mistakes later down the pipeline. It also helps me easily see what is working and what needs to be changed during the product creation pr...

Okay, okay... I'm not the BEST person to talk to about social media. But that doesn't mean I don't have a few tricks up my sleeve! This remix episode focuses on tips and strategies to create and market content for your social media accounts so that it matches your brand. In this episode, you will learn: the true purpose of social media tips for using social media purposefully (through planning, us...

Are you a teacher working full-time in the classroom (and working on TPT or your teacher business hustle on the side), knowing that you're meant for something more? On the fence about whether or not to go all into your TPT business and leave the classroom? I’m excited to introduce you to Amy Porterfield, host of top-rated podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy , and a 9-to-5 escapee who built an 8-fi...

Have you started an email list yet? An email list is a collection of names and email addresses who have given you permission to send updates and marketing materials through an email service provider (which we’ll talk about later). Email lists are a completely different ballgame than Instagram or Facebook, but in a very good way. For one thing, YOU OWN your email list. You do not own Instagram, Fac...

This is the first bonus episode of 2023!  I asked Emily Bryant about tips regarding charging sales tax on your own website through WooCommerce and Shopify. Turns out - it's not as scary as you may think! In this episode, you will learn: What nexus is  2 types of nexus (physical vs economical) How to keep track of nexus for physical and digital products Recommended tools to keep track of...

Feeling intimidated by taxes or bookkeeping? It doesn't have to be scary! Our guest Emily Bryant knows the ins and outs of bookkeeping and the uniqueness of selling on TPT.  Emily has been in the Tax and Accounting Industry for 10 years and started her company, All About Accounting, in 2017. She is packed with knowledge and advice that can help you optimize your tax strategy and business book...

Wondering how to adjust and tweak your resources so that they stand out in a lineup of similar products? While we can't control everything about the TPT search algorithm, a little bit can go a long way. This podcast episode will help you with tips on how to optimize your resources for maximum impact with 4 important (but surprisingly easy!) ways to stand out in the TPT search results. In this epis...

Are you looking to level up your product listings and marketing? This podcast episode is all about how to take your product listings to the next level. Learn how your sales can improve with optimization and repurposing for marketing! In this episode, you will learn about: 3 common misconceptions about product listings and marketing on TPT  4 tips to level up your product listings and marketin...

Ready to level up your branding? In order to create a successful business, you need to have a strong and unique brand. Your brand is what sets you apart from the competition and makes you memorable. It’s essential that you take the time to create a "signature" that represents your business well. In this episode, you will learn: 3 common myths and misconceptions related to branding 3 tips to level...

If you're interested about service providers and how they help other teacher business owners, this is a must-listen! I have special guest Chloe Tascoff on the podcast to talk about all things hiring for your TPT business! Chloe is a former teacher-turned-business-owner. She started out selling her resources on TpT and while doing so, accidentally slipped into video marketing for teacher authors! C...

Believe it or not, I wasn't always intending on also starting a service-based business in addition to having a TPT store. It just kind of happened that way (and it's turned out to be a great asset to my business overall! This episode is perfect if you want to know the story - both the good and the bad - of what it was like to start a service-based business. If you're interested in also helping TPT...

It's almost 2023! As we inch closer to the new year I wanted to take a moment and share with you my top 10 favorite podcast clips from 2022. It's been a great year, and I can't wait to see what else is in store in 2023! Resources and Links Episode Show Notes Let's connect! TPT Store: The Southern Teach Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com⁠ Instagram: @thesouthernteach .designs Facebook: The Southe...

If there's one thing I've learned as a seller on Teachers Pay Teachers, it's that you have to be constantly evolving and trying new things to scale your business. In August 2022, I had my biggest month yet on TPT, and here are three things I did to make it happen. In this episode, you will learn about: 3 things that helped contribute to a month that knocked the socks off of previous months Tips an...