The Terrific Teacherpreneur

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I explore how podcasting can help you grow your business. Podcasting stands out from other marketing methods and offers opportunities in the TPT space. In this episode, I discuss: Key statistics on the current state of podcasting How to leverage podcasting without having your own show What makes podcasting different from other long-form conten...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share the power behind email lead magnets. Whether you’re an email marketing newbie or have been working on it for a while, this episode offers the advice you need to create a strong lead magnet and put it to work for your business.   In this episode, I cover: How lead magnets function and why they’re essential Creative ideas for different t...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur,  I’m sharing my top tips for successful course creation. This episode will guide you through the essential steps of the course creation process, empowering you to build a course that not only serves your audience but also adds value to your business! In this episode, I cover: The most popular hosting platforms for course creation How crafting...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur,  I explore how to expand your TPT business by creating a course. This episode will guide you in deciding whether course creation is the right step for you and help you pinpoint the perfect course topic. In this episode, I cover: Why offering a course is an appealing option for TPT sellers How to determine if course creation is the right fit fo...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss ways to diversify your business beyond TPT. Expanding your income streams is a smart move for the long-term health of your business, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. In this episode, I cover: How to determine when it’s the right time to expand your income streams How to expand your reach and further support teachers Wa...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I’m back with Savannah from Campbell Creates Readers for part two of our conversation. Savannah shares her invaluable insights on why it’s perfectly okay to admit you can’t do it all, and how letting go can actually help fuel your business. In this episode, we discuss: How to delegate the right tasks to the right people The investments that ha...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I’m joined by Savannah from Campbell Creates Readers for a candid conversation about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.  In this episode, we discuss: How Savannah’s business has evolved in recent years How to diversify in the right ways Why you have to keep a level head through successes and struggles How to protect your mindset no matter...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I’m diving into a topic that’s been on my mind for a while: the division of household labor and its impact on your TPT business. With insightful statistics and a look at the book Fair Play by Eve Rodsky, I share how shifting roles at home can free up more time to focus on growing your business. In this episode, I discuss: What statistics say a...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss the most valuable ways to spend your precious time. This episode is for those days when life is full and you have a short window of time to dedicate towards your business. In this episode, I discuss: Why focusing on marketing is gambling with your time How time spent on SEO is guaranteed to impact your sales What you can accomplish q...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Heather from HoJo’s Teaching Adventures returns for Part 2 of our conversation. We dive into TPT marketing strategies and discuss the mindset needed to navigate declining sales. In this episode, we discuss: Which products and listings to give attention to Why the decline in sales changed product creation How to focus your marketing efforts How...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Heather from HoJo’s Teaching Adventures joins me for a conversation about her experience as a veteran seller and her decline in sales since personalized search began. This is an open and honest conversation that you won’t want to miss! In this episode, we discuss: How the personalized search feature has affected some stores Why emergency funds...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I dive into the power of thumbnails and previews in your listings. You’ll walk away from this episode understanding each listing component and gain some motivation to improve yours for better sales!  In this episode, I discuss: Why a thumbnail is not optional How to create the best thumbnails for your products What you can do with a preview th...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover why you need to stop making cheap resources and what to do with your existing low-cost listings. This episode just may be the wake-up call you need to increase your earnings! In this episode, I discuss: How I’ve adjusted my store over the years How to expand existing resources for increased value Why small price increases have a big im...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share why another TPT seller may be more successful than you. There are lots of individual factors that play into a seller's level of achievement, but this episode gets into what can set you apart from someone exactly like you.  In this episode, I discuss: What can separate one seller from another How stores can appear to be the same on...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how your niche may be hurting you. Yes, a niche is important to your business, however considering the flip side of how it negatively impacts your sales is eye opening! In this episode, I discuss: Why a narrow niche has benefits over a broad one What makes some niches challenging Why your niche may evolve over time How to make informed...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I get into all the details of my 3rd and 4th years selling on TPT. We often get caught up in others’ instant success stories. My trajectory has been far from that, and you may be interested to hear what I’ve learned from it. In this episode, I discuss: A recap of my first two years on TPT What I earned in my 3rd and 4th years selling on TPT Wh...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss why buyers aren’t purchasing your TPT resources. We all know that product listings hold a lot of weight, and there are aspects of a listing that can turn buyers away. This episode is full of advice and opinions from other sellers based on their personal buying experiences, making it a must listen! In this episode, I share: Why you sh...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is Part 2 of a two-part episode on the economic principle of the law of diminishing returns. You’ll hear exactly what this principle means for new and experienced sellers.  In this episode, I discuss: How the law of diminishing returns results in slow growth for newer or smaller sellers Why this principle means that seasoned sellers must be open t...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is Part 1 of a two-part episode on the economic principle of the law of diminishing returns. This theory can be applied to each and every aspect of your business, so be ready for an impactful episode!  In this episode, I discuss: How the law of diminishing returns influences the amount of resources, time, and effort you should devote towards your...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss how to make a stand-out product that meets your buyers’ needs in that irresistible kind of way. Listen in to hear all about how finding and creating your store’s ‘diamond’ can be a cornerstone of your business.  In this episode, I share: How to know if you have a diamond in your product line up What to do with your current diamond to...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share my best advice for thumbnails that drive sales. It’s no secret that thumbnails matter, but I have some strong opinions on them. Buckle up for my passionate rant about what goes into a strong visual thumbnail.  In this episode, I discuss: Why you must prioritize top of the funnel listing components How to ensure your thumbnail is true v...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share a motivation dump straight from my notes app to your ears. This episode is full of words of wisdom and thought provoking stories to help you focus on what maters and move your store forward.  In this episode, I share: Why quality products may fall flat and how to set them up for success Why you shouldn’t directly compare another seller...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss the book The One Thing by Gary Keller. This book helped me to prioritize the most impactful aspects of my business so that I can focus on tasks that will increase my sales. Listen in to hear how you can do the same! In this episode, I share: Why I believe success comes from our actions and mindset How narrowing your focus to select a...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss how to apply expert marketing strategies to your TPT business.  In this episode, I discuss: Why you should highlight the benefits your products produce How to incorporate the verbatim affect into TPT marketing How to build trust and credibility with buyers How to organize your resources with the clustering technique Ways scarcity mar...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to take high quality photos of your resources. This episode will encourage you to take photos if you aren’t already doing so, or help improve your current practice to boost your sales. In this episode, I discuss: Why product photography is non-negotiable The elements of a high quality photo How to edit your photos How to showcase y...