In this episode of our podcast, host Jillian Fernandez sits down with Marra McDonald, a successful entrepreneur and coach who has built two six-figure businesses in just one year. Marra shares her insights on transitioning from being a teacher to becoming a successful CEO and some of the biggest lessons she learned along the way. As a business ment…

In today’s episode Jillian Fernandez interviews Allison Nitsch, a former elementary teacher turned podcast manager who is passionate about helping busy entrepreneurs spread their message through podcasting. Allison shares her journey of transitioning from teaching to freelancing, discovering the power of podcasting as a marketing tool, and launchin…

In this episode, host Jillian Fernandez interviews Jenzaia DiMartile, a tea-drinking, outdoor-loving toddler momma, teacher & marketing expert, and the founder of JD Teacherpreneur Marketing. Jenzaia shares her journey to becoming a Facebook Ads strategist and how she helps ambitious course creators, service providers, and coaches amplify lead gene…

In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie Marrero from @algebramadesimple, a former Special Education and Secondary Math Teacher who is dedicated to helping other teachers implement effective differentiation strategies. Stephanie understands the challenges of meeting the needs of all students in a single lesson, and in her upcoming course, Differe…

In this episode, our host sits down with Alycia, a passionate urban educator with six years of experience teaching 7th Grade Math in New Jersey. Alycia shares her journey of becoming a teacher and the challenges she has faced while teaching in an urban setting. As a resourceful teacher, Alycia has created low-prep and engaging math resources for up…

After leaving the classroom from burnout in 2020, JennaLee has made it her mission to build and grow an online business that is sustainable and lifelong. She was able to create an online teaching business that earns me more than she did as a classroom teacher teaching what she loves (music!) as well as build multiple income streams such as courses,…

In this episode, we dive into why you might not be growing on Instagram despite putting in all the effort and following the advice. We talk about the three common mistakes that people make, and also address some of the popular Instagram hacks, such as sharing 10-slide carousels, engaging 30 minutes before and after posting, and maintaining a perfec…

In this episode, we will be exploring the cycle of perfectionism and procrastination and how it affects our work and daily life. I am sharing my personal experience with this issue and providing tools and tips to break free from this self-sabotaging cycle. You will learn how to identify the underlying reasons for their procrastination, how to overc…

In this podcast episode, we discuss the upcoming trends and strategies for Instagram in 2023. I discuss and predict that Instagram stories will become more casual and organic, with less focus on filters and fluff, and that genuine engagement will be more important than trying to hack the algorithm through engagement groups. I also talk about how lo…

In today's podcast episode, we discussed the topic of motivation and how to hack your brain to be more productive. I shared my personal experiences of balancing multiple responsibilities as a mom, teacherpreneur, and content creator. I also share more about the importance of having a sense of purpose in your day and my top tricks for staying motiva…

In this episode of Thriving Teacher Talk, we discussed the steps to take in order to start your own online course. These steps included identifying your niche and target audience, determining the format and length of your course, creating a plan for the course, deciding on pricing and packaging options, and promoting the course to your target audie…

Today, we're talking about how to set goals and take your TpT business to the next level in 2023. Expand your product offerings: Consider creating a diverse range of products that cater to different teacher and student needs, and also offer products in different formats such as printable worksheets, digital resources, lesson plans, interactive reso…

Creating a brand that makes an impact will make a world of difference in how your business thrives. You will walk away with 5 steps that you can use today to take action! You’ll have more confidence in diving into what may seem to be overwhelming or daunting, and you’ll know what next steps to take. Thank you to today’s sponsor, Kim Thornton. Kim h…

I know you want to grow your business, brand or presence on social media and you want to do it fast. Maybe you're tired of hearing tips like pick a niche, be consistent, provide value. While that advice Is valid, In this episode I want to teach you some tips and tricks that I’ve learned along my journey that have helped me grow. The strategies I am…

What I would focus on if I was JUST STARTING OUT. When I first started to take my business seriously and look at it like an actual business I spent a lot of time doing exactly what you're doing right now. Watching youtube videos, listening to podcasts, so much googling, and reading blog posts… and was subscribed to I'm sure dozens of email newslett…

In this interview, Erin Waters shares all her advice, tips, and strategies for batching content effectively as a teacher seller. Erin is a mom of 2 and has been a TpT Seller for 9 years on TpT. She is the founder of School of Sellers, an online community for TpT sellers. Erin also hosts the School of Sellers Podcast. She is a wealth of knowledge wh…

Alissa McDonald is a teacher, toddler mom, self-proclaimed French fry connoisseur, and marketing strategist. Alissa got her start in marketing as a social media manager for local businesses back in 2012, and now she's coached hundreds of teachers and other entrepreneurs to create simple and do-able marketing plans for their online business. Her tal…

HOT TEACHER SUMMER - bit.ly/hotteachersummer WHERE TEACHERS ARE SOAKING IN ALL THE WAYS TO CREATE RESOURCES THAT ACTUALLY SELL. MODULE 1: Create your own self checking activities and games in Google Sheets. Yes! There are templates to make your creation process even easier. MODULE 2: Create covers, thumbnails, previews, write winning descriptions, …

Aubree Malick is a boy mom, former teacher, and host of the Freelancer to CEO podcast. Through her podcast and programs, she helps overworked and underpaid moms and (soon-to-be former) teachers experience the freedom and joy that comes from designing a freelancing business with the skills they already have. After taking her own leap of faith over t…

Brianne, also known as Busy Miss Beebe, is a teacher productivity mentor focused on serving the often overlooked secondary teacher. As a business owner, Brianne runs a Teachers Pay Teachers store, hosts a blog and YouTube channel, and creates courses to help secondary teachers master their productivity. With all of this going on, she is also a full…

Ana Scaramella is an elementary ENL teacher who creates fun low prep resources to help teachers take back their precious time. She is obsessed with Boom Cards and would love to see them being used in as many classrooms as possible. She started her TpT store at the end of May 2020 and it was one of the best decisions of her life. She discovered a pa…

Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator and teacher resilience strategist from South Carolina with over ten years of experience working with elementary and middle school classrooms. Brittany is no stranger to teacher burnout and has a passion for empowering teachers, parents, and students to prioritize self-care and mental he…

As a content creator, do you find that you always have amazing ideas for your resources, but feel stuck when it comes to creating content for social media? What will I post? How do I keep my content fresh and useful for my audience? We have all found ourselves in this situation before, and if you haven't, at some point you will! So what should you …

Are you a teacher who wants to make money on Teachers Pay Teachers? What is stopping you? Today we will be talking about some of the most common Teachers Pay Teachers myths and why these are inaccurate. We will also take a closer look at how you can be a successful seller on Teachers Pay Teachers. We will be diving deep into the misbelief that you …

Have you ever tried to build an audience on your social media page, but despite how hard you try, you are not seeing any more engagement than usual? You think to yourself- “What the heck! I post, I like other people's photos, and I post in my stories. According to all of the research, I should be seeing more engagement on my page!” You are not alon…

Are you a teacher who also sells resources on Teachers Pay Teachers? If so, you most likely have an instagram account where you promote your products and services. Do you find yourself wanting to grow your instagram account and get more sales but not sure how? Many self proclaimed instagram “experts” will tell you to tag others in your posts, give …

Are you a teacher who has worked endless hours of unpaid time creating resources? Have you ever considered selling your resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, but find yourself feeling guilty because of the perception that teachers should give away their work for free? You are not alone. In today’s episode we will be looking closer at the toxic belief…

Are you a teacherpreneur? If so, you understand what it takes to own your own business. Yes, owning your own business can be so rewarding, but there are plenty of obstacles and challenges that you face as well. In today’s episode, we will be looking closely at the challenges teacher business owners face and why these obstacles arise in your busines…

Are you a teacher who sells their resources but are confused about how teachers pay teachers works? In this show, we crack the code for you when it comes to getting more organic traffic to your resources, targeting your ideal audience, and converting views into sales! The trick? To use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in your teacher pay teachers d…

The best way to grow your social media is to post every single day and just use the trending hashtags right? Sorry, but NO! The best way to grow your business is to post with intention and to post to your ideal audience. In today’s episode, we will be looking into how to do just that. First, we will talk about how your content relates to your niche…

In this finale episode of Season 1 of Thriving Teacher Talk I am interviewing the amazing Lisa Aanonsen from @helloalgebra. Lisa has created a thriving business on Teachers Pay Teachers, and now has created a must have course and some mini workshops that you don't want to miss. She shares her journey as a full time teacher and successful teacherpre…

Today I am interviewing Caileigh Dennis from @thedenniscrew on Instagram. Caileigh is a stay at home mom to a 2.5 year old and another one arriving in January! She was in the classroom for 4 years before having her first kiddo and she's found a huge passion in graphic design while staying home with my girl. She has always had a passion for designin…

Pinterest can be a powerful tool for Teacher Sellers when used appropriately and with the right strategy behind it. It is a huge driver of sales, but it is a long term game. In this episode I am speaking with Emilee Vales and we get into all the hard questions about Pinterest and how it can actually be used effectively. Emilee is a former teacher t…

Jamie Jasperson from Basic Girl Teaches is a teacher and instructional designer with an obsession for all things branding and Instagram. Her signature program, The Teachergram Academy, helps teacher business owners establish their brands and connect with their customers on Instagram. Guiding teachers to use Instagram in effective and powerful ways …

As teacherpreneurs, we all know there will be ups and downs in sales in our TpT store. BUT there are things that you can do to set your store up for success, and help it continue to be successful. Whether you’re looking to hit a big goal by the end of the year, or just increase your seasonal sales, these 5 simple but effective tips are things that …

Breaking out of procrastination… why is it so hard? It doesn’t have to be with this 3-Step Cheat Code! When you’re ready to get that motivation back, this is my time-tested way to get motivated, get started and make things happen. Find out how powerful it can be to write it, start it and commit to creating a new pattern. I’m never going to give you…

Growing your Instagram takes time if you want to reach YOUR specific audience. Sure, you can use “quick-fix” strategies to boost your numbers, but they don’t help in the long run! These 5 tips are what I’ve tested and used for a while now, so I can tell you that they are time-savers and effective. Plus, these strategies help you connect with your n…

Creating IG posts that get action can feel hard, but you can totally learn how to do this! These 2 steps will help you post consistently, with confidence and start seeing the responses and leads that your business needs. This week’s talk is all about “hooks” and “calls to action”... including some inspiration and ideas for exact phrases you can use…

Perfectionism and procrastination. There’s a rare breed of humans who don’t struggle with this cycle. This episode is for the rest of us! It’s so easy to get trapped in the Crazy Eight Cycle of perfectionism and procrastination, and we’re going to look at exactly what that is. Plus dive into some answers to the incredibly difficult question of WHY …

You just want people to find and love your store, so you’re open to anyone! Newsflash… this is not the way to create that business you want! It’s time to pick a niche and be seen as an EXPERT. We’re looking into how to do both! First let’s look at 3 questions to help you pick your niche, and then the 3 reasons you need that niche to help your busin…

Instagram is always changing, and our strategies for growth need to change as we grow and learn as well. We’re looking back at 5 things I used to do that were either once recommended or at least seemed like a good idea at the time. Are you still using any of these? Each thing also comes with an idea or strategy I’ve replaced it with. Come find out …

Has this ever happened to you? You have a BRILLIANT idea, you pour your time and energy into it, release it into the world… and it flops. Partial to total FAILURE. This is not a part of business that is comfortable to talk about, but it is so important to your growth! So we’re looking at one of my failures, and three things I learned about product …

If you’ve been struggling to connect with the “right” audience, then it’s time to listen to these 3 things that will help you draw in your IDEAL audience! We’re starting with what an “ideal audience” is and why finding yours will help your store grow. And then, of course, it gets even more practical! These tips are best for Instagram, but you can m…

Can you make money with a TpT store? Is the market too saturated? If your store isn’t making the money you want it to be making, it’s probably one of these three reasons. I faced all of these starting out, and I’m here today to tell you what to look out for in your store and things you can do to fix them. We’re talking branding, searchability, cons…

Drowning in all of the things you think you SHOULD do to grow your TpT store? Stop the research, overwhelm and burnout, and start growing with these top things that helped me make progress in my TpT store! In this episode, we’re going over the five practical things that I’ve done, and still use, to grow my TpT store. You don’t need a thousand hacks…