Erin Waters from School of Sellers helps teacher sellers like you run an online business in a way that feels doable. Discover how you can make your business work harder so that you spend less time in To-Do Town and more time doing what you love. Many teachers launch online businesses to live a freer, happier life. These same teachers soon find themselves swamped by tasks and surrounded by pressure to do all the things. As a result, their life becomes harder. So what the heck? Self-proclaimed ...
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A podcast for Teachers Pay Teachers sellers who want to grow their businesses. Hosted by Lauren Fulton.
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142. Catching up With Abby Mullins: 12 Questions About Life, Business, + Beyond)
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Two years ago I interviewed Abby Mullins and asked her ten questions to represent her ten years as a TPT seller (check out that episode here!). It has turned into a School of Sellers listener-favorite, so I knew I had to invite Abby back on the podcast! Now two years later, Abby joins me to catch us up on what she’s been up to over the past couple …
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141. Diversify Your Teacher Business: All About Memberships With Lisa McHargue
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Having an online business comes with a lot of opportunities. There are so many different ways to generate income, and you don’t have to stick to just one! I love interviewing teacher sellers who have found ways to diversify their business, and today we’re hearing from a guest who has done just that. Lisa McHargue is a teacher turned digital organiz…
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140. The Great Return: Sellers Who Actually Went Back to the Classroom (With Guest Marcy Bernethy)
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Are you a TPT seller who often considers going back to the classroom? If so, then today’s guest episode is for you! I’m joined by Marcy Bernethy, the face behind Saddle Up for Second Grade. Marcy started her TPT store 12 years ago and has been working on her business full-time from home since 2018. Then in 2023, she made the quick and unexpected de…
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139. Diversify Your Teacher Business: Life Coaching With Barb Flowers
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Hello, friends, and welcome back to the School of Sellers podcast! In today's episode, we're continuing our series on diversifying your teacher business with the incredible Barb Flowers, a former teacher and administrator who transitioned into life coaching. I'm thrilled to share our conversation, where Barb dives deep into how life coaching is a u…
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138. Meet the Seller: 20 Questions With Michelle Staley
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I am thrilled to introduce our guest, Michelle Staley, the brains behind Teach with Michelle Allison. In this fun and insightful episode, we dive into a special 20 Questions segment where Michelle answers everything from her TPT journey during COVID to her favorite comfort pajamas and what it's like to create engaging classroom resources with her f…
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🔒 Breaking 1,800 Subscribers and Strategic Future Plans
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Subscriber-only episode Curious about how we've skyrocketed to over 1,800 email subscribers and hit early sales in July? Join us in this episode where we spill the beans on our latest store milestones and share the excitement of receiving our first unsolicited reviews on paid products. We also discuss the progress of our virtual assistant on major …
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137. Diversify Your Teacher Business With Network Marketing (With Guest Breyen Wee)
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Hello, seller friends! Today, I sat down for a fascinating chat with Breyen Wee, the creative mind behind Oui Madame Wee. Breyen, an Arbonne consultant and mother of two, offers insights on diversifying your teacher business through network marketing. Join us as Breyen shares her journey from a kindergarten teacher to an entrepreneur, tackles commo…
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4 Ways I've Utilized AI in my TPT Business This Month
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What if you could revolutionize your TPT business with the power of AI? Join me, Lauren Fulton, as I share how AI tools like voice generators and the paid version of ChatGPT have transformed my workflow. From creating compelling "About Me" sections and product descriptions to drafting the backbone of your blog posts, you'll discover practical tips …
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136. The Workcation Guide for Sellers: Getting Away to Get It Done
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Today, we're diving into one of my absolute favorite concepts: the workcation! Imagine combining the relaxation of a vacation with the productivity of focused work time—sounds dreamy, right? Join me as I share the origins, benefits, and diverse formats of workcations, from cozy Airbnbs to makeshift bedroom retreats. We'll explore how getting away c…
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I'm sharing some of my top takeaways from the Teacher Seller Summit that could revolutionize your approach to business growth. From the unique vantage points of a co-host, presenter, and attendee, we share invaluable insights from industry leaders like Farrah Henley, who underscores the importance of boosting your domain authority, and Krystal Grif…
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135. Sellers Actually With Amy Lemons: OG Seller Success WITHOUT a Huge Team
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Today, as part of our Sellers Actually series, we're featuring a truly inspiring story that debunks some common myths about the world of Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT). Joining us is none other than Amy Lemons, a pioneering figure in the TpT community. Amy's journey as a TpT seller began in 2011, and she's continued to achieve remarkable success witho…
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If I Only Had 1 Hour in My TPT Business...
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Do you think you can build a thriving Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) business with just one hour a week? Join me as I bust the myth that you need endless hours to see progress. On this episode of the Rebranded Teacher Podcast, I share a practical strategy for those who can only spare a single hour each week. By focusing on creating smaller, quicker-to…
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134. TPT Conference FOMO - What to Do if You’re Not Going
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Today's episode tackles a topic that many of us have experienced – FOMO, or fear of missing out! Especially when it comes to the annual TPT conference. While these conferences offer unique experiences, not everyone can attend due to various reasons. But don't worry! If you're unable to attend this year's TPT conference in San Diego, we've got you c…
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6 Sessions I'm Attending at Teacher Seller Summit
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Can AI help you create top-notch teaching resources faster and more efficiently? Today on the Rebranded Teacher Podcast, I'm thrilled to share what I'm looking forward to at the upcoming Teacher Seller Summit. From learning how to leverage AI from experts like Asia Hines, to discovering strategies for transforming your TPT resources into engaging w…
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133. The Diversifying Series: Start Your Own Tutoring Business With Molly Wheatley
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We are back with another guest in our diversifying series! In this episode, I welcome the inspiring Molly Wheatley, a fifth-grade teacher with over a decade of experience who has successfully transitioned into the tutoring business. Molly shares her journey from classroom burnout to creating a thriving tutoring business that not only supplements he…
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Subscriber-only episode Weekly store update + where we are so far!By Lauren Fulton - The Rebranded Teacher
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Crafting a Cohesive Brand: Insights and Tips from Kirsten Hammond
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What common mistakes are holding back your Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) business, and how can you avoid them? Join us as Kirsten Hammond, a seasoned teacher and thriving TPT seller, shares her journey and insights on developing a clear business strategy from the start. Drawing from her own experience transitioning from teaching various grades to hon…
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132. Diversify Your Teacher Business: All About In-Person PD With Amanda Cardenas
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We're kicking off a series on diversifying with Amanda Cardenas, founder of Mudd and Ink Teaching and cohost of the Brave New Teaching podcast. Amanda chats with me about diversifying her teacher business through in-person professional development. She shares her journey from selling on TPT to discovering her passion for in-person PD and speaking e…
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Elevate Your Product Photography: Expert Tips for TPT Sellers with Rakel Johnson
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Can an iPhone really take your product photography to the next level? Join us as we sit down with Rakel Johnson, a former K-2 teacher turned product photography maestro, who reveals her secrets for capturing stunning educational resource images. From achieving perfect lighting to understanding buyer behavior across platforms like Teachers Pay Teach…
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Mastering Mock-Ups: Elevate Your TPT Products with Kelly Harvill
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Ever wondered how you can make your educational resources stand out in the crowded TPT marketplace? Join us as we sit down with Kelly Harvill, a speech-language pathologist turned professional photographer who has mastered the art of product photography and mock-ups for teacher sellers. Kelly shares her incredible journey and invaluable tips on how…
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131. 3 Types of Upsells You Should Be Using in Your Teacher Business
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Have you been looking for ways to maximize your sales on TpT, even with some of the limitations on the platform? I know many sellers wish we had a few additional features when it comes to the TpT platform. One feature I wish TpT offered is having access to our customers’ email addresses so we can stay connected with them after their purchases. The …
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Subscriber-only episode Weekly update after a slow business week and plans to turn things around!By Lauren Fulton - The Rebranded Teacher
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Mastering Email Marketing: From Welcome Sequences to Audience Adaptation with Melanie Batistelli and Branda Villacob
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Unlock the secrets to skyrocket your email marketing success with insights from email marketing mavens Melanie Batistelli and Branda Villacob. Discover how to craft a welcome sequence that not only converts subscribers into loyal followers but also drives significant sales. With tips on creating sequences of at least four emails, Melanie and Branda…
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130. 13 Ways to Diversify Your Teacher Business
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Have you thought about diversifying your teacher seller business to include supplemental income streams? Many teacher sellers, like myself, worry about the uncertainty of relying solely on platforms like TpT for income. However, we know we can’t add on something we pour as much time and effort into as our TpT stores, so what are some options for cr…
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Subscriber-only episode This journey hasn't gone exactly as I'd hoped it would, if I'm being honest. In this episode, we're riding the entrepreneur roller coaster together - as I reflect on why sales aren't where I'd hope they would be and discover mid-episode that I'm doing (a little) better than I thought.…
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Mastering Google Tools to Boost Your Business with Adrienne Farrow
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Unlock the hidden gems within Google's suite of free tools as technology coach Adrienne Farrow joins us to reveal the secrets to optimizing your Teachers Pay Teachers business. If you've ever found yourself overwhelmed by subscriptions or wrestling with organization, this episode is a goldmine of strategies to save both time and money. Adrienne she…
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129. The Ideal Brain Dump System for Creative Entrepreneurs
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Do you feel like you have 25 tabs open in your brain at all times? If so, you are not alone! As a teacher, business owner, and mom, I feel like I constantly have new ideas, endless to-dos, and random things popping into my head all the time. Now, I’m sure you’ve heard about brain dumps before, but finding a brain dump system that works for me has t…
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Maximizing Growth for Teacher Entrepreneurs: Content Strategy, Partnerships, and Funding Insights with Brittany Verlenich
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Unlock the secrets to business growth without breaking the bank as Brittany Verlinich, a maestro of content strategy and social media, joins us to reveal how teacher entrepreneurs can boost their Teachers Pay Teachers ventures. Brittany brings her unique blend of creativity and practical marketing wisdom, illuminating the path to leveraging communi…
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Climbing the Ranks in TPT: Getting Your Products Seen
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Ever feel like your TPT store is a tiny fish in the vast ocean of resources? Join us as we unveil the tactics that will put your products on the map, drawing from the launch of my own TPT venture. We're peeling back the curtain on why a robust product lineup can turn casual browsers into loyal followers, and how driving traffic to your store is a g…
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Are you ready to successfully tackle your business goals this summer, even with kids at home? We are quickly approaching summer which means that for many of us, our schedules will be changing. There will be kids at home, summer camps, trips, and, of course, all the everyday summer fun that we look forward to. But even with the change in schedules, …
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Subscriber-only episode Ever experience that lightbulb moment when a child's fascination becomes the seed for a brand new venture? That's exactly what happened to me, thanks to my toddler’s dinosaur craze, leading to the birth of my new TpT store, The Busy Homeschooler. Over the course of this podcast, I'm going to take you on a rollercoaster ride …
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Subscriber-only episode The time/money investment balance is real. Especially in a brand new business that isn't making money (yet). In this episode, I'm sharing my thought process behind how and where I plan to invest my time and my money to grow this new business.By Lauren Fulton - The Rebranded Teacher
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Subscriber-only episode One week of having resources listed in the new store. What I've sold, how things are progressing, and what my plan is moving forward!By Lauren Fulton - The Rebranded Teacher
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Monetizing TPT Resources through Print-on-Demand Workbooks with Krystal Griffith
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Unlock the secrets of transforming classroom resources into profitable print-on-demand workbooks with our inspiring guest, Krystal Griffith. As a teacherpreneur, Krystal reveals her transition from special education to skyrocketing her Teachers Pay Teachers creations to Amazon bestsellers, proving that with the right tweaks and SEO savvy, educators…
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127. Organize Your Teacher Business With These Spring Cleaning Tasks
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Does spring have you feeling the need to clean, declutter, and head into summer with a fresh start? I always look at spring as a time for fresh starts and a renewed sense of energy, not just for my physical spaces but for my business as well! If you’re ready to head into the second half of the year feeling rejuvenated and with your business organiz…
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Empowering Educators to Expand Teaching Online with Outschool with Katie Gettys
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Ever wondered how to transform your passion for teaching into a thriving online business? Katie Gettys joins us to share her incredible journey from a solo educator to the helm of a bustling music studio on Outschool. She unveils the secrets to diversifying teaching content, managing a team, and leveraging Outschool’s platform to reach a broad age …
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126. Welcome Back! A New Season of Seller Tips, Stories, & Support
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We are so excited to be back with you for a new season of the School of Sellers podcast! After stepping back from the podcast for a bit, Ashley from Team SOS is here with me to catch up with you, share what we have been up to, and kick off an amazing season two. We understand that as teacher sellers, you have a lot on your plate, and we can’t wait …
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Revolutionizing TPT Sales Using Canva with Teresa Kwant
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Unlock the potential of Canva to elevate your educational resource game on Teachers Pay Teachers, as Teresa Kwant, a TPT expert, joins me to share invaluable design insights. Imagine transforming your teaching materials with the click of a button—Teresa unveils the secrets to doing just that while ensuring your content is flat, secure, and ready to…
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Strategies for Creating an Engaging Membership for Teacher Authors with Farrah Henley
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Unlock the potential of a successful teacher business with the wisdom of Farrah Henley, our remarkable guest this week. Transitioning from a dedicated educator to a flourishing business owner, Farrah exemplifies the transformative journey of leveraging marketing strategies to amplify sales on Teachers Pay Teachers. Dive into the essentials of maint…
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Transforming a Teaching Business with Instagram Success with Melody Munch
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Discover how a dash of creativity and an Instagram account sparked an educational revolution for Melody from Mrs. Munch's Munchkins, who joins us to recount her metamorphosis from classroom teacher to full time TPT author. Her tale unfolds as we explore the serendipitous Instagram interactions that led to the creation of sought-after TPT resources,…
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Email Marketing Wisdom for Teacherpreneurs from Melissa Seideman
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Unlock the secrets of email marketing success with Melissa Seideman, our special guest and email marketing maestro! Together, we're unveiling the strategies that teacher entrepreneurs need to amplify their Teachers Pay Teachers sales. Melissa shares her top organic growth hacks, including the clever use of social media to automate content delivery …
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Mastering the TPT Marketplace: SherrI Miller's Journey to Success on Teachers Pay Teachers and Productivity Insights
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Unlock the strategies that transformed Sherri Miller from a classroom tech expert to a digital education powerhouse on Teachers Pay Teachers. In our latest episode, Sherri spills the secrets to her decade-long journey and her remarkable ability to pivot her business model to ride the wave of demand for both digital and print resources during a glob…
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Juggling Teaching, Parenthood, and a Thriving TPT Business: Coaching Call with Rebeca Fox
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Ever feel like you're spinning too many plates? Join us for a coaching call that peels back the curtain on the intricate dance of balancing a bustling teaching career, parenthood, and an online business venture. We dissect Rebeca's unique approach to creating indispensable resources for her librarian peers and plot her course towards conquering the…
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Overcoming Fear and Standing Out in the Teachers Pay Teachers Marketplace with Paige Espenshade
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Ever felt the chill of fear creeping into your creative process, especially when it comes to sharing your work with the world? Teachers Pay Teachers entrepreneur Paige Espenshade joins us to unravel that feeling, as she shares a treasure trove of insights from her decade-long journey in the educational resource space. With the candidness of a close…
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Maximizing Sales to Replace Her Teaching Salary with Nicole Abercrombie
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Embark on an extraordinary journey with Nicole Abercrombie and her Teachers Pay Teachers Store: Teaching Fun with Mrs. A. We'll unwrap the secrets to transforming a modest $4 beginning into a bustling online education business poised to potentially eclipse a traditional teaching income. Nicole opens up about the pivotal choices she's facing, weighi…
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Mastering Blogging with Stephanie Royer: Strategies for Teacherpreneurs to Amplify their Online Influence
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Step inside the dynamic realm of blogging for teacherpreneurs with my special guest, Stephanie Royer, and unlock the secrets to crafting posts that not only captivate readers but also climb the ranks of search engine results. Stephanie, with her deep joins me to dissect the art of SEO, discussing the fine balance between keyword richness and natura…
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Mastering the Balance: Talking Niche Strategy and Financial Success on TPT with Christa Jones
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Ever wondered how to straddle the fine line between following your passion and tapping into market demand? This episode is a goldmine of insights as we chat with Christa Jones, a TPT seller who is balancing two distinct niches. Christa's story is nothing short of inspiring—after leaving the classroom for health reasons, she found success on TPT wit…
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Unlock the potential of your Teacher Pay Teachers store with these resources that are meant to help sellers grow! We'll discuss how Your Data Playbook can help with data analysis and skyrocket product sales, share the profound benefits of engaging with the TPT community at conferences, and show you why strategic investments in growth tools can cata…
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Unlock the full potential of your Teachers Pay Teachers storefront with insights from this week's deep dive into SEO tools tailored for the education marketplace. I discuss 4 popular SEO tools for Teachers Pay Teachers authors and am first joined by Jarett from Your Data Playbook to analyze the Keyword Finder tool, sharing how it can bridge the con…
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Worth It Series: Technology for Product Creation
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Join us on a journey as we navigate the myriad of tools designed to propel your Teachers Pay Teachers business to new heights. We'll take a deep dive into the essentials and discuss how to choose wisely based on your goals and budget. Get ready to uncover the true value of popular platforms like Flatpack and Bear Wood Labs, and learn how to streaml…
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