Episodes
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 sell. As we navigate Canva's licensing landscape, you'll also discover how to harness the power of its brand kit to maintain a consistent and...
Published 04/29/24
Published 04/29/24
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 maintaining a vibrant membership model as we dissect the nuances that keep an audience engaged and invested. Farrah's candid sharing and my own insights...
Published 04/22/24
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, proving that sharing your passion can indeed lead to prosperity. Melody's vibrant story is an emblem of how seizing the opportunities presented by...
Published 04/15/24
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 and the savvy approach to creating lead magnets from existing resources. These aren't just theoretical ideas; they are practical, actionable steps...
Published 04/08/24
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 global pandemic. Her forward-thinking approach to revamping her TPT store  illuminates a path for online entrepreneurs seeking growth and...
Published 04/01/24
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 world of Teachers Pay Teachers. Strap in for a deep dive into the strategies that will skyrocket your TPT store's efficiency in the coming year....
Published 03/25/24
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 friend, Paige recounts her early triumphs and the daunting challenges that followed, including the paralyzing fear of copyright infringement. She...
Published 03/18/24
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, weighing the joys of classroom teaching against the allure of her growing entrepreneurial success. Her story is a testament to the tenacity and...
Published 03/11/24
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 natural flow in our content. We guarantee that by the end of our dialogue, you'll be equipped with the tools to fine-tune your blog's appeal and ensure...
Published 03/04/24
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 with a blend of preparation, savvy SEO, and a touch of viral luck. For creators at the crossroads of passion projects and profitable ventures, our...
Published 02/26/24
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 catapult your business to new heights. I'll also take you give you more information about the Rebranded Teacher Academy, where monthly challenges and...
Published 02/19/24
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 content you create with what teachers are actively looking to add to their classrooms. We also touch base with Colleen from Seller Spy, showcasing its...
Published 02/12/24
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 streamline your workflow to maximize efficacy and minimize costs. Imagine transforming your educational content with the power of AI, especially in...
Published 02/05/24
Embark on an educational odyssey with Alissa from Hinzspire You teaching. In the bustling world of online educational resources, Alyssa elucidates her 11-year voyage through the realms of middle school math and special education, while navigating the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we dissect the mechanics of her growth, we delve into the art of systematizing a business to amplify its footprint. Alyssa doesn't hold back in sharing her strategies for nurturing fellow educators...
Published 01/29/24
Angela Watson is a productivity and mindset specialist, author, and motivational speaker for educators. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, along with eleven years of classroom teaching experience and over a decade of experience as an instructional coach.  Angela is best known for the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek program, which has supported nearly 60,000 teachers, coaches, and administrators in maximizing their contractual time so...
Published 01/22/24
Ever wondered how to transform a side hustle into a lucrative business? That's exactly what Brooke Blake, our esteemed RTA member and TPT seller, is working to accomplish with her Teachers Pay Teachers store. Our chat reveals the nuts and bolts of driving traffic and increasing revenue, with Brooke detailing her unique mockup techniques and the power of smart product presentation. We even go behind the scenes with a visual audit of Brooke's store, Blooming with Blake, that shows just how...
Published 01/15/24
Get ready to as I team up with Chandra Henry from Quintessential Achievers for a coaching call! In this episode, Chandra, a member in the Rebranded Teacher Academy, shows her special education store, and together we discuss how to increase store visibility and consistent sales. We work to navigate the complexities of Facebook ads and the necessity of email marketing. I share my own insights on how to transform passive followers into devoted customers, providing Chandra with the ultimate...
Published 01/08/24
Wanting to skyrocket your TPT business success in 2024? Let's explore creative solutions to time management that don't necessarily mean expanding your payroll. I'll take you through my journey of reshaping family routines and utilizing support networks to carve out dedicated time for business growth. It's all about leveraging your resources wisely and developing SOPs to strike the perfect balance between personal life and professional ambitions, without having to shoulder the additional cost...
Published 01/01/24
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Published 12/26/23
Let's talk about five things that I'm doing right now inside of my business to help increase sales/continue to bring in revenue while we're in this economy. I know there's a lot of talk if you're in any of the forums, Facebook groups, things like that. There's a lot of talk about the economy, but also what role does TPT play in this. If you've been around for a while, I'm really big on focusing on things that you can control, so let's discuss things you can start doing to help boost your...
Published 10/23/23
If you've been around here for a while, then you know that I have been talking about building and creating my own website to sell my resources (for quite some time). Well, I finally launched www.laurenfultonmath. com. Everything is on Shopify because I really needed something that was simple and all in one place, kind of packaged together really nice and neatly for me. And I had a lot of help from a friend of mine, Tyra Frederick from Algebra and Beyond, because she created the only course...
Published 10/16/23
This week on the podcast, we have Annette from Miss T's Social Studies. Her story is so fun and inspirational because she actually started on TPT over four years ago, created a couple of products that she had created for her classroom, uploaded them to TPT, then forgot about it. She didn't do anything with her store for four years, until one day she realized she had $150 sitting in her account, and from there she decided to start taking her business seriously. Within three and a half...
Published 10/09/23
I am so excited for you guys to meet our special guest today, Shari Williamson. Shari is from Rolling Acres Education and she has her own YouTube channel for TPT sellers, but she's been a member of Rebranded Teacher Academy pretty much since the beginning of her TPT journey. She has just a really incredible story of both success on TPT, but also of how she's able to make things happen under some difficult circumstances. I think there are so many people who are going to be able to resonate...
Published 10/02/23
This week we have a very special guest, Carlin Liborio, who has been selling on TPT for less than a year... and she's already hit both milestones. She's got an absolutely incredible story and I can't wait for you all to hear it. Her overnight success stems from meeting a need in the marketplace. She's going to talk about how she strategized to create resources to meet those specific needs and get them into the hands of the teachers who needed them. Let's meet Carlin!  Rebranded Teacher...
Published 09/25/23