The Terrific Teacherpreneur

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I celebrate my 100th episode of the podcast! In this episode, I: Talk about how the podcast (and my community helping sellers) got started Share my 3 most popular episodes and 3 personal faves Listen to voice memos from listeners who have enjoyed the podcast Share tips for selling on TpT Discuss the good and bad parts of my journey From the bo...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I turn a fad from my childhood into a genius marketing strategy for TpT. You’ll learn how to adapt this strategy to your own product creation and listings to capitalize.   In this episode, I discuss: The story behind this childhood fad How to come up with product ideas that lend themselves to a trend How to use this same marketing strategy for...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about the importance of making your resources standards-based. Thoughtfully targeting standards in your resources is helpful for your sales and your buyers.    In this episode, I discuss: Why you need to be thinking about standards when you’re making new products What to do if you don’t have standards tagged on your existing products Ho...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to avoid shiny object syndrome as a TpT seller. These tips will help you stay focused on tasks and investments that will grow your business and bring you more money.   In this episode, I discuss: How shiny object syndrome applies to TpT sellers Why this phenomenon is damaging to our businesses How to avoid shiny object syndrome The...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about when to slow down on product creation and what you can do to grow your business instead. Product creation will always be the heart of our stores, but this advice applies to TpT sellers at specific parts of their journey.  In this episode, I discuss: Points when product creation should be your focus When to slow down your product c...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about how to take your business to your next earnings milestone. Whether you’re looking to earn $100 more or $1,000 more each month, I’ll share the steps you can take to get there.    In this episode, I discuss: What my first months’ earnings were on TpT Why marketing might be the last thing you should be doing What matters more than th...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share five mistakes to avoid on Pinterest. While it holds so much potential for TpT sellers, Pinterest is an ever-evolving platform. I share how to avoid mistakes by following up-to-date best practices.    In this episode, I discuss: How to diversify your content to work with Pinterest’s algorithm Where SEO matters  What TpT seller pins need...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to come up with plenty of blog post ideas. These tips can be used to add to your blog, but also apply to generating ideas for other forms of content such as YouTube, podcasts, or social media.    In this episode, I discuss: Why you should narrow your focus with a niche How to think of  good content pillars  Ways to create content t...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to utilize the My Product Statistics page to inform your business. This page offers insightful data that you can use to evaluate your TpT store and adapt for growth.    In this episode, I discuss: My favorite ways to use this page What changes to make if a product has low page views  Why you shouldn’t overlook your product preview...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I go deep into TpT dashboard data. As sellers, we tend to focus on the same few metrics. I offer tips on how to get below the tip of the iceberg when it comes to data and use it to grow your business.   In this episode, I discuss: What information the dashboard includes How to filter your data in useful ways  How to use the data to fuel your b...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, TpT author and video creator, Chloe Tascoff, joins us to talk about hiring the right person to outsource your workload. We cover logistics around hiring and share tips for making the process go smoothly.   In this episode, we discuss: Different types of service providers who can help with your business What to look for when hiring a service pr...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is part three of the product creation mini-series. I walk through the process of finalizing a product and share how to have it ready to wow your buyers.  In this episode, I discuss: How to create a quality product Ways to make your product visually appealing  How to make your resource user friendly  The best ways to proof your resource How to secu...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is part two of the product creation mini-series. I share what steps to take in the early stages of product creation to save you time and make you more money.   In this episode, I discuss: How to plan out a new product Why you should research pricing before you create a product Why you need to invest in your product before making it How to save tim...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I get into part one of a product creation mini-series. I talk about identifying products to create for your TpT store. Your products are what make you the most money, yet sometimes it’s hard to know which ones to create. This episode will help you prioritize your product ideas as well as identify new ones.    In this episode, I discuss: How to...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I inspire you to find balance in your business. The truth is, there is never enough time in the day. Identifying the most profitable components of your TpT business guides you to dedicate your time to the things that matter.    In this episode, I discuss: How to evaluate the tasks associated with your business What happened when I prioritized...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share things you can do when you’re short on time that will generate revenue for your business. As teacherpreneurs, all of us go through seasons when time is limited. I offer ideas for ways to get the most value out of your time in the long run, rather than a quick profit boost.    In this episode, I discuss: How to increase your views on Tp...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, CPA, Katherine Tucker, joins us to talk about finances for TpT sellers. Selling on TpT comes with behind-the-scenes responsibilities like taxes and bookkeeping. Katherine provides us with the information and tools we need to operate smoothly.    In this episode, we discuss: How to prepare for tax season throughout the year What are the benefit...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share what happened to my TpT store when I took a taboo break from Instagram. As sellers, we often feel pressured to show up in every space in order to grow. Listen to learn why breaks aren’t something to shy away from!    In this episode, I discuss: How the break impacted my following What happened to my TpT earnings How I felt stepping awa...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover marketing platforms for TpT sellers. With so many options it is hard to narrow your efforts to strategies that bring you joy and sales. I’ll help you determine which marketing platform is right for you and your TpT business.   In this episode, I discuss: Types of marketing platforms Why you shouldn’t follow other seller’s marketing str...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to evaluate your pricing. It’s rare to price a new product perfectly and TpT is constantly evolving. Sometimes it’s best to step back and consider if a product is over or underpriced.    In this episode, I discuss: The four instances when you should drop your prices  Three times when you should raise your prices When you should kee...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Rebecca from Hoff Math joins me to discuss what TpT sellers earn each month. That’s right, we conducted a survey, and TpT sellers from across all experience levels and niches told all. Rebecca shares the key takeaways to inspire and reassure you to keep pushing forward in your business.  In this episode, we discuss: How our survey was conducte...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover the magic formula to turn your email list into profit. Done right, an email list offers amazing potential to your TpT business. Listen in on how to grow and nurture it for success. In this episode, I discuss: Where to get subscribers to grow your list How to create a lead magnet that’s effective Why frequency and consistency matter How...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share five reasons why email matters. An email list needs to be a part of your TpT business in order to increase your earnings and thrive. This episode is for you if you have yet to start an email list or need the motivation to nourish your existing list. In this episode, I discuss: How to evaluate if you’re in the right place for email mark...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk all about blogging. Blogging is a great way to produce long-form marketing content that drives traffic to your TpT store and makes you the go-to person for educators seeking advice in your niche. I’ll walk you through how to determine if it’s right for you and what to consider whether you have an established blog or are a newbie.  In th...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about how I made $1,000 just from putting a few links in strategic places. As both a TpT seller and coach, I love testing new strategies and sharing them with you. I’ll walk you through how to follow in my footsteps and increase your earnings with links! In this episode, I share: How to make purposeful freebies Ways to upsell within you...