This podcast is for teacherpreneurs looking to create and grow profitable online businesses! It is full of actionable tips and advice for teacher authors on Teachers Pay Teachers. The Terrific Teacherpreneur podcast features business, productivity, and marketing tips for teacher sellers looking to transform their side hustle into a successful business. If you are a TpT seller, this podcast is for you!
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On My Mind Lately: Motivation And Words Of Wisdom To Help Grow Your TpT Store
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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 …
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The One Thing That Will Help You Earn More Money On TPT
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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 action…
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Increase Your Sales With These Marketing Psychology Tricks
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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 resource…
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How To Take Good Photos Of Your Resources
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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 quali…
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Words of Wisdom From TPT Sellers Ranked In The Top 500 Sellers (Special Collaborative Episode)
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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 imp…
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The Power Of Description Upsells (A Quick Task To Increase Your Sales)
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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 ar…
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How To Get Everything Done When You're Short On Time
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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,…
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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 remembe…
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How I’ve Earned An Extra $25,000 In The Last Few Years (It Only Takes 1-2 Hours Each Month)
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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 bre…
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Is Pinterest Or Instagram The Right Marketing Platform For You?
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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 comm…
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The Pros And Cons Of Checking Out Your Competition
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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 Th…
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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 …
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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 wor…
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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…
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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…
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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 you…
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Is There A Magic Number Of Products You Need To Make Sales?
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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 st…
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How To Sell More Resources And Make More Money
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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 selli…
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Are You A Victim Of The Toxic Hustle Mindset?
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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 loo…
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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 selle…
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How To Use Instagram Stories To Become More Confident On Camera
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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 yo…
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My Story: A Glimpse Into My First 2 Years As A TPT Seller
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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 …
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Pinterest Tips That Will Always Be Relevant
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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 Algori…
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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 …
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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 …
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How To Prepare For Back To School As A TPT Seller
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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 beginn…
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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 dolla…
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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 l…
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Is Having More Followers Really Better Or Does It Hurt You?
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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 fol…
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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 …
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15 Business Lessons That My Newborn Taught Me
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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 rea…
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How To Plan For Time Away From Your Business
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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 duri…
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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-…
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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 sha…
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Answering Your Questions About Email Marketing
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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 you…
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Want To Leave Teaching And Do TPT Full Time? Things To Consider
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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 Ad…
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The Importance Of Serving Your Audience With Maryana From 3 Peaks Classroom
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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 underesti…
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Tales and Wisdom from an Experienced TPT Seller with Laura From Happy Teacher Happy Students
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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 sell…
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Creating Viral Resources With Elise From Elise Loves To Teach
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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 skyrockete…
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Navigating Resource Takedowns With Breyen From Oui Madame Wee
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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 teache…
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Do You Want Success With Email Marketing? Know Your ICA
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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 custo…
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Making Social Media Sustainable With Kassaundra Foster
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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…
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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 your…
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Branding Tips With Caileigh From The Dennis Crew (Part 2)
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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 bra…
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Product Listing and Branding Tips With Caileigh From The Dennis Crew (Part 1)
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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 b…
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How To Write Emails With Melissa From Not Another VA
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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…
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The Scary Truth About Why You Need An Email List
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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 em…
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Why Some TPT Resources Sell Better Than Others
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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…
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How To Know Which Resources To Update In Your TPT Store
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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 prod…
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Why You Should Join A Mastermind With Kim From Kimberly Jane Creates
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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 episod…
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