The Terrific Teacherpreneur

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to get repeat buyers on TPT. Repeat buyers are well worth focusing on for any TPT seller. Listen in to hear why and what you can do to get them.  In this episode, I discuss: How repeat buyers fuel consistent sales Why quality products lead to repeat buyers How honest listings retain costumers Why product lines develop trust and min...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share 15 business lessons that my newborn taught me. As a first-time parent, the struggles and challenges of the newborn stage taught me valuable lessons that can be applied to parenting and running a TPT store.  In this episode, I discuss: What to prioritize if you’re short on time What I realized isn’t worth obsessing over Why you need to...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to plan for time away from your business. This episode is for you if you're considering maternity leave, traveling, or accommodating your schedule during the school year and want to maintain a profitable business. In this episode, we discuss: What to prioritize in your business during time away Helpful tools for planning ahead...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to make money from blogging as a TPT seller.  Blogging is fun and is a great way to serve your audience, but you want to be rewarded for your efforts.  In this episode, we discuss: Types of blog posts to write How to balance the types of posts on your blog Why you need to write sales-driven posts How posts focused on products impac...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss what to write in the emails you send to those special people on your list.  In this episode, I discuss: Ways to repurpose your long-form content into emails What to send if you don’t have enough long-form content How to balance your emails with freebies How to add value to what you share with your list The best way to feature your TP...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I join Chris from TPT Side Hustlers to answer all your burning email marketing questions. You’ll learn all you need to have an email marketing framework that will propel your business forward! In this episode, we discuss: What email marketing is Why email marketing is so good Where to begin your email marketing journey How to get people onto y...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss becoming a full-time TPT seller. While everyone has their own unique circumstances, there are a few things everyone should consider when making the decision to leave the classroom for TPT. In this episode, I discuss: If leaving teaching is right for you How to analyze your finances Advice for handling TPT’s fluctuating earnings Why i...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Maryana From 3 Peaks Classroom joins me to talk about the importance of serving your audience.  In this episode, we discuss: Maryana’s success with TPT How investing in her audience paid off Three ways to serve your audience better The benefits of building your business gradually Never underestimate the power of connection and engagement with...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Laura from Happy Teacher Happy Students joins me to share her experience and wisdom from 8 years of selling on TPT. Our conversation is full of bits of inspiration and valuable advice for teacher-authors at any stage.  In this episode, we discuss: Laura’s journey to becoming a full-time TPT seller Her biggest piece of advice for those getting...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Elise from Elise Loves To Teach joins me to share her experience with viral resources. Elise shares about her inspirational success and offers advice from her five years of selling on TPT. In this episode, we discuss: A different path toward finding a niche How Elise’s success on TPT skyrocketed after 5 years How to come up with viral resource...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Breyen from Oui Madame Wee joins me for an open discussion on resource takedowns and work-life balance.  In this episode, we discuss: Why some resources may be taken down from TPT Advice for handling resource takedowns  Ways to juggle teaching and your TPT business The realities of being a teacher seller while prioritizing your family Things t...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share why knowing your ideal customer avatar is key to success with email marketing. When done right, email marketing holds high potential for TPT sellers. Listen in to learn how to fuel a profitable email list by using an ideal customer avatar.   In this episode, I discuss: What an ideal customer avatar, or ICA, is How knowing your ICA bene...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Kassaundra Foster joins me to discuss sustainable social media practices for TPT sellers. It’s no secret that sellers are short on time, and social media can feel like a burden. Kassaundra offers manageable advice to get more out of social media.   In this episode, we discuss: How to plan content efficiently Ways to stay organized with social...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Maddy Fry joins me to discuss mindset as a TPT seller. Maddy provides inspirational insights that will motivate you to run your business with intention and joy.     In this episode, we discuss: Why clarity is everything as a business owner How to stop the comparison game Why you shouldn’t hold yourself back from your next step Advice for tryin...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is part two of my interview with Caileigh Dennis. She shares all about design strategies to develop a strong brand for your TPT storefront and beyond.    In this episode, we discuss: How to brand the space that TPT has available to you Caileigh’s top strategy for picking brand colors How to select brand fonts Why brand identity matters   Let Caile...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is part 1 of two episodes with Caileigh Dennis. She joins me to discuss branding and design in the TPT space. We dive into how to use store branding and design principles to create effective product listings.  In this episode, we discuss: Caileigh’s journey from teaching to graphic design Tips for branding in your TPT listings The biggest don’ts i...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Melissa from Not Another VA joins me to discuss email marketing for TPT sellers. Melissa offers advice that will leave you with the information you need to take your email marketing to the next level!    In this episode, we discuss: What a welcome sequence includes How often you should send emails to your list What makes the best email content...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share the scary truth about why you need an email list. As a TPT seller, growing and nurturing an email list must be a priority in your business. I’ll fill you in on why so your business doesn’t miss a beat.    In this episode, I discuss: How owning your email list makes it extra-powerful Why email is one of the few things you have control o...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share why some TPT resources sell better than others. All sellers have those resources that they know are high-quality and have strong listings, yet they just don’t sell. This episode will help you whether you need product ideas, or are at a loss for why some resources aren’t selling well.    In this episode, I discuss: Why your products mus...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I tell all about how to know which resources to update in your TPT store. We all know we have things to improve, but it’s difficult to know where to start. This episode will provide you with 5 guidelines to help you prioritize which resources to refresh.   In this episode, I discuss: Signs a product must be updated first How to improve your be...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, my guest, Kim, and I share everything you need to know about starting and participating in a TPT seller mastermind. Mastermind groups offer a unique opportunity for sellers to learn and motivate one another. Listen in to learn all that it’s helped us achieve and can help you too!   In this episode, Kim and I discuss: What a mastermind is How I...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is Part 2 of my series on bundles. I dive into optimizing bundle listings in your TpT store in order to attract buyers and increase sales.    In this episode, I discuss: My advice for bundle covers and previews Best practices for bundle descriptions Why bundle listings deserve more attention than other resources What I learned about bundle listing...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how you can increase your bundle sales through previews. Many TpT sellers once viewed bundle previews as optional. I’ll debunk this thought and share why bundle previews are essential to a successful listing!      In this episode, I discuss: Why bundle-specific previews are non-negotiable How previews ease buyer hesitation Why bundle p...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how you can earn money by offering freebies on TpT. The thought of offering your precious products for free may come as a turn-off, but this episode will open your eyes to the benefits of freebies.    In this episode, I discuss: Why freebies build the know, like, trust factor with your buyers How freebies help you on TpT and outside of...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to grow your TpT store in 2023. With a new year, comes the opportunity to shift your focus and create intentional goals for a thriving business.      In this episode, I discuss: How to set goals that move you forward What intentional product creation involves Why you need to maintain your store How to market your products My advice...