Best Alexandra Baxter Podcasts (2024)

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How To Get Everything Done When You're Short On Time 20:36

3d ago20:36

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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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How To Make A Pinterest Video Pin 12:44

10d ago12:44

12:44

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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81 - Ancient Greek Astronomy 43:16

11d ago43:16

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The first episode in a new mini-series on philosophical problems in cosmology - Today we start with the origins of Western science and learn what the ancient Greeks thought about the cosmos.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.s…

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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) 22:55

18d ago22:55

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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? 19:02

25d ago19:02

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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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80 - (April Fools 2024) A Surprising Discovery Shaking Up Modern Cosmology 16:39

25d ago16:39

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Hear how a recent discovery of the motions of galaxies is changing how cosmologists are thinking about our universe.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe…

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The Pros And Cons Of Checking Out Your Competition 21:15

1M ago21:15

21:15

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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79 - NanoGRAV's Big Gravitational Wave Discovery (Ft. Chiara Mingarelli) 40:54

1M ago40:54

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Last year, an experiment called NanoGRAV made a surprising discovery of gravitational waves using pulsars around the universe. Special guest Chiara Mingarelli explains.For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverseOur merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-t…

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Should You Sell On Your Own Website? 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

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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78 - The Life of a Science Journalist (Ft. Katrina Miller) 38:30

2M ago38:30

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What's it like bringing science to the most general public audiences? How do you distill complex results into short news-worthy articles without getting lost in clickbait? Today we hear the perspective of New York Times science journalist Katrina Miller. For ad free episodes and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patr…

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Should You Quit Marketing? Part 2 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

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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Should You Quit Marketing? Part 1 19:50

2M ago19:50

19:50

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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77 - All About Quantum Computing (Ft. Henry Lamm) 40:31

3M ago40:31

40:31

Quantum computing makes big promises, but how does it work? What is the real state of quantum computing today? Special guest Henry Lamm answers our questions. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com…

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Where Do My Email Subscribers Come From? 16:11

3M ago16:11

16:11

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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76 - Do We Live in a Simulation? 37:59

3M ago37:59

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Is the world around us real, or are we living in someone's computer program? Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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Cash In On Your Best Seller 11:01

3M ago11:01

11:01

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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75 - Physics in Extreme Locations (Ft. Daniel Baxter & Alexandra Rahlin) 42:01

4M ago42:01

42:01

We hear two physicists describe their lives collecting data in remote locations, from deep underground in an active mine and from the South Pole. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisunive…

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Is There A Magic Number Of Products You Need To Make Sales? 20:46

4M ago20:46

20:46

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 14:44

4M ago14:44

14:44

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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8 - Is Space Flat or Curved? 24:23

4M ago24:23

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Learn how the geometry of space defies our intuition, and why it gave Einstein so much anxiety. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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Are You A Victim Of The Toxic Hustle Mindset? 12:41

5M ago12:41

12:41

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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74 - The Copernican Revolution (Ft. Aviva Rothman) 58:30

5M ago58:30

58:30

Today we visit a turning point in the history of science: the discovery that the Earth is not at the center of the cosmos. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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73 - Life Beyond Earth (Ft. Avi Loeb and Garrett Graff at the Chicago Humanities Festival) 1:08:41

5M ago1:08:41

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Dan moderates a lively discussion on extraterrestrial life at the Chicago Humanities Festival. Our new merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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72 - The Physics Of Music (Ft. Tim Cohen) 43:31

6M ago43:31

43:31

Where does the musical octave come from? What makes a C note a C? Why do different instruments sound different? Special guest Tim Cohen comes on to answer these questions and more. For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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71 - How the Universe Got Its Structure 20:20

6M ago20:20

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We tell the story of how the Universe developed large scale structure, starting from the Big Bang to today. It could have all turned out very differently, if not for some key players. For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Support the show…

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70 - WTU Live: Will Intelligent Life Persist in the Universe? (ft. Daniel Holz and Diana Powell) 57:55

7M ago57:55

57:55

Why This Universe hosts it's first ever live episode taping featuring guests Daniel Holz and Diana Powell. We discuss the possibility of intelligent life out in the Universe, the existential risks faced by humans on Earth, and the chance the intelligent life can persist in the Universe. This conversation took place during the University of Chicago …

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Special Announcement + ChatGPT On Unifying Quantum Mechanics and Relativity 9:56

7M ago9:56

9:56

CORRECTION: We misspeak about the time of the event in the episode, we are really on at 3-4 pm CST! Apologies! Why This Universe is going live on October 3rd in Chicago, IL! RSVP for *free* here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ucpn-podcast-festival-tickets-717455076447?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/whythisuniverse…

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Good Bye (For Now) 16:15

8M ago16:15

16:15

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 19:49

8M ago19:49

19:49

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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69 - An Update on Modified Gravity (MOND) 47:20

8M ago47:20

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While physicists overwhelmingly agree about the existence of dark matter, a select group of people aren't convinced. Instead, they believe we must be wrong about gravity, and claim we need a theory of modified gravity (MOND) instead. Recent press releases have claimed "smoking gun" evidence for this underdog theory, should we take them seriously? D…

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My Story: A Glimpse Into My First 2 Years As A TPT Seller 24:09

8M ago24:09

24:09

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 13:20

9M ago13:20

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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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68 - The Age of the Universe 29:26

9M ago29:26

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Today we are debunking the recent paper that claims our universe is much older than previously thought. For ask-us-anything segments and other exclusives, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse For fun dinosaur facts and research, check out I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast, on Apple or wherever you get your…

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What To Do When You Get A Bad Review 20:44

9M ago20:44

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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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6 - Your Tour Through Quantum Weirdness (Rebroadcast) 30:14

9M ago30:14

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We are celebrating our 3 year anniversary with a throwback to one of our earliest episodes! Entanglement, wave-particle duality, and uncertainty - here's a breakdown of the weirdest and wildest things about quantum mechanics. To support our show and access exclusive ask-us-anything segments and more, join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/wh…

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All About TPT Hashtag Sales 21:06

9M ago21:06

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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 16:56

9M ago16:56

16:56

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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67 - When Science Meets Spirituality (Ft. Alan Lightman) 42:48

9M ago42:48

42:48

Special guest Alan Lightman takes us through a fascinating discussion of consciousness, and tells us how he reconciles spirituality with his materialist views. Todays episode is sponsored by the International Space Station. Join the ISS National Laboratory this August in Seattle at the 12th annual ISS Research and Development Conference. Visit ISSc…

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Should You Do Dollar Deals? 16:59

10M ago16:59

16:59

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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An SEO Tip That Will Increase Your Sales 10:06

10M ago10:06

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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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66 - When Space Was Filled With Music 25:33

10M ago25:33

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Shortly after the Big Bang, space was densely packed with enough stuff for sound to travel through it. What was producing sound in this era, and how can we hear it today? Todays episode is sponsored by the International Space Station. Join the ISS National Laboratory this August in Seattle at the 12th annual ISS Research and Development Conference.…

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Is Having More Followers Really Better Or Does It Hurt You? 21:32

10M ago21:32

21:32

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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How To Get Repeat Buyers On TPT 15:58

10M ago15:58

15:58

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 20:58

11M ago20:58

20:58

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 14:31

11M ago14:31

14:31

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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How To Make Money From Blogging 11:36

11M ago11:36

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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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What To Write In Your Weekly Emails 16:29

11M ago16:29

16:29

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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65 - Should We Build a Muon Collider? (Ft. Cari Cesarotti) 42:18

11M ago42:18

42:18

Special guest Cari Cesarotti tells us why so many particle physicists are itching to build a whole new type of particle collider. Support the showBy Shalma Wegsman, Dan Hooper

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Answering Your Questions About Email Marketing 23:02

12M ago23:02

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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 16:09

12M ago16:09

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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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