The Terrific Teacherpreneur

This week on The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I’m celebrating 150 episodes of the show with words of wisdom from TPT sellers who are ranked in the top 500 sellers. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is full of advice you’ll want to hold on to! In this episode, I share: What accomplished sellers feel helped them achieve their success Why it’s important not to spread yourself too thin How to crea...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur podcast is about using description upsells on your TPT listings. In this episode, I share tips about this easy revenue generating strategy. In this episode, I discuss: What description upsells are Why you should try it Where exactly the links should go What description upsells look like Why UTMs are worth using How many links you should add What o...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is about how to avoid that never ending to-do list and subsequent feeling of overwhelm. In this episode, I break down some of your options. In this episode, I discuss: What things YOU should work on What things OTHERS should work on What things NO-ONE should work on Tasks can either be done by you, someone else, or they don't get done by anyo...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is about video pins on Pinterest. In this episode, I explain how  exactly to make them.  In this episode, I discuss: How video is taking over in the marketing world The setup for recording a video Tips for recording a good quality video How to edit a video How long a video should be Things to remember when uploading a video pin How to repurpose a...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is all about my earnings from Pinterest. In this episode, I explain how I make hundreds of dollars each month with only a small time commitment. In this episode, I discuss: Exactly how much money I've made from Pinterest and blogging in the last 3-4 years When I started Pinterest and blogging A breakdown of how my Pinterest and blog work toge...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is about choosing between two marketing platforms: Pinterest and Instagram. In this episode, I break down exactly which one is right for you. In this episode, I discuss: How personality traits (such as being an introvert and extrovert) impact the decision How your preferred work style and time commitments can help you decide How your skills, selli...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is about checking out your competition in the TPT world. In this week’s episode, I cover the value and pitfalls of looking at what others in your niche are doing.   In this episode, I discuss the role it has on: Keeping you relevant Making better products and listings Your mental health Plagiarism There are definitely pros and cons and some import...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is about whether you should sell your resources on your own website shop. In this week’s episode, I mention some of my struggles and regrets. In this episode, I discuss: Why I started selling on my own website Whether you should sell on your own website Who set up my WooCommerce shop How much I’ve invested How much money I’ve made  The maintenance...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is Part 2 of a two-part episode on marketing your TPT store. In this week’s episode I cover whether or not you should quit marketing all together or take an extended break in order to propel your store forward.   In this episode, I discuss: Why it can be tricky to stop marketing even when its not working When it is okay to full-on quit marketing i...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is Part 1 of a two-part episode on marketing your TPT store. In this week’s episode I dive into whether or not you should quit marketing your store on specific platforms. In this episode, I discuss: What criteria you should use to evaluate a marketing platform What is involved in giving a marketing platform a fair shot When it's wise to quit...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is all about how I have grown my email list. In this week’s episode, I discuss the ways I have gained subscribers.   In this episode, I discuss: The 5 ways I have gained email subscribers Which strategies work best for me Which methods don't work well for me Interested in Terrific Email? Check it out here ! Get 50% off your first year on Flod...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I give advice on working smarter not harder by cashing in on your best seller. You’ll learn everything you need to know about putting this idea into practice! In this episode, I discuss: How other industries cash in on best sellers Why this practice is a wise business move Ways to expand on your best-selling products Why this strategy benefits...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how the number of products in your store impacts your sales and success. This is something that all sellers are curious about, and I’m here to weigh in with my two cents. In this episode, I discuss: What I regret about my product numbers early on in my business Why there is a time to stop or slow down your product creation How many res...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to make products that attract more buyers and generate more sales. As sellers, we can gravitate towards creating small resources that are quick and easy. Listen in to consider why that doesn’t serve us.  In this episode, I discuss: What I learned entices buyers through years of selling on TPT What makes a product valuable to buyers...

Welcome to Season 4 of the Terrific Teacherpreneur! In this week’s episode, I discuss the hustle mindset and encourage you to examine your own working habits and how they’re impacting all aspects of your life. In this episode, I share: How to be okay with doing less in your business  How the 80/20 principle applies to running a TPT store What to look for when conducting a time audit on your workfl...

I’m sad to share that in this episode of the Terrific Teacherpreneur Podcast, I’m sharing why I’m taking a break from releasing new episodes.  You’ll hear: What lead me to make this decision How becoming a parent has constrained my time What this podcast means to me How to learn from me while I’m away Other people and shows I recommend for TPT sellers This podcast has always been a passion project...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to use Instagram stories to become more confident on camera.  In this episode, I discuss: Why Instagram stories are a great starting place  Low-pressure ideas for your first stories Why you should care less about being put together on camera How to ease your nerves when you talk to your followers How consistency helped me be myself...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share tales from my first two years as a TPT seller.  In this episode, I discuss: What my store looked like in my first month How many products I listed in my first year What my monthly earnings were starting out How I focused my time What my listings looked like What TPT was like at the time Advice for current TPT newbies This episode serve...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share tried and true Pinterest tips that will help your business on this ever-evolving platform. In this episode, I discuss: Why quality images make a difference What goes into attractive Pinterest images Why images and strong SEO go hand in hand How to ensure your pins have strong SEO Algorithms change, but these tips will always boost your...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to handle bad reviews. This is one of the worst aspects of selling on TPT, and is something we all face from time to time. In this episode, I discuss: Examples of bad reviews in my store How to respond to reviews How to handle bad reviews emotionally How to move onwards and upwards from poor reviews Why reviews of all kinds help th...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I answer all your questions about TPT hashtag sales. There’s a lot that goes into hosting or joining a hashtag sale, and this episode will walk you through it all.  In this episode, I discuss: What a TPT hashtag sale is How to join a hashtag sale How often to participate in hashtag sales How to host a sale of your own Which products to include...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to prepare for back-to-school as a TPT seller. BTS is a busy time of year for teachers and sellers, listen in to hear what you can do in your business to capitalize on this season.  In this episode, I discuss: What types of resources to create for BTS What to update before the beginning of the school year Why you should check in on...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover dollar deals on TPT and whether or not you should offer them in your store. Sellers have varying opinions on this type of sale and I’m here to weigh in with mine.  In this episode, I discuss: The two ways you can offer dollar deals on TPT Why you may steer clear of dollar deals How dollar deals can benefit you as a seller Which product...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss an SEO tip that will increase your sales. This is my go-to move when I am tight on time and want to do something quickly that will fuel my business.  In this episode, I discuss: Why you shouldn’t use competitive search terms How to discover less common long-tail keywords Where to put long-tail keywords Ways to track your success with...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss whether or not having more followers helps or hurts your business. It is easy to get wrapped up in vanity metrics and in this episode, I’m out to set our priorities straight.  In this episode, I discuss: Why you shouldn’t be fooled by the number of followers someone has Why tons of followers don’t translate into tons of money What to...