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 areWhy you should try itWhere exactly the links should goWhat description upsells look likeWhy UTMs are worth usingHow many links you should addWhat other resources you should link to (content and price-wise)A reminder about how the TPT app can...

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 onWhat things OTHERS should work onWhat things NO-ONE should work on Tasks can either be done by you, someone else, or they don't get done by anyone. It's time to start assigning those tasks.  - Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a...

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 worldThe setup for recording a videoTips for recording a good quality videoHow to edit a videoHow long a video should beThings to remember when uploading a video pinHow to repurpose a video pin (to work smarter, not harder) Video pins often perform better on Pinterest, so I...

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 yearsWhen I started Pinterest and bloggingA breakdown of how my Pinterest and blog work together to bring salesHow much time I dedicate to Pinterest each monthThe frustration I feel when I see...

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 decisionHow your preferred work style and time commitments can help you decideHow your skills, selling style, and audience factor in It's so important to choose a marketing platform that suits your...

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 relevantMaking better products and listingsYour mental healthPlagiarism There are definitely pros and cons and some important decisions to make in this area, so be sure to keep my advice top of mind. Join me on Instagram...

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 websiteWhether you should sell on your own websiteWho set up my WooCommerce shopHow much I’ve investedHow much money I’ve made The maintenance of my shop Be warned, this episode discusses the pitfalls of selling on your own website and some...

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 workingWhen it is okay to full-on quit marketing in the early stages of your businessWhat you should focus on early on instead of marketingWhen it...

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 platformWhat is involved in giving a marketing platform a fair shotWhen it's wise to quit a platform even after a short timeWays hiring out marketing can alleviate your workloadWhat it takes...

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 subscribersWhich strategies work best for meWhich methods don't work well for me Interested in Terrific Email? Check it out here! - Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast! - Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't...

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 sellersWhy this practice is a wise business moveWays to expand on your best-selling productsWhy this strategy benefits you and your buyersHow to analyze why a given product is a best sellerIt’s time to sift through...

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 businessWhy there is a time to stop or slow down your product creationHow many resources are an adequate numberThe reality of having a large number of resourcesWhat products are...

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 selling on TPTWhat makes a product valuable to buyersHow selling more expensive resources impacted my salesWhy you need to evaluate the resources you...

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 storeWhat to look for when conducting a time audit on your workflowHow working fewer hours has impacted my storeLet’s support one another in creating a work-life...

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 decisionHow becoming a parent has constrained my timeWhat this podcast means to meHow to learn from me while I’m awayOther people and shows I recommend for TPT sellers This podcast has always been a passion project for me, and I love supporting sellers like you in any way I can!  Looking to connect with me...

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 storiesWhy you should care less about being put together on cameraHow to ease your nerves when you talk to your followersHow consistency helped me be myself when filming Recording yourself on video can be nerve wracking, but these tips will help you to...

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 monthHow many products I listed in my first yearWhat my monthly earnings were starting outHow I focused my timeWhat my listings looked likeWhat TPT was like at the timeAdvice for current TPT newbies This episode serves as a reminder that we all start at our own pace, and it’s normal to not have overnight success....

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 differenceWhat goes into attractive Pinterest imagesWhy images and strong SEO go hand in handHow to ensure your pins have strong SEO Algorithms change, but these tips will always boost your Pinterest success! Interested in learning more about Pinterest? Join my Terrific Pinning...

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 storeHow to respond to reviewsHow to handle bad reviews emotionallyHow to move onwards and upwards from poor reviewsWhy reviews of all kinds help the TPT market You’re bound to face bad reviews as a TPT seller, so here’s to taking them in...

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 isHow to join a hashtag saleHow often to participate in hashtag salesHow to host a sale of your ownWhich products to include in hashtag sales Give your buyers a treat and your business a boost by participating in a hashtag...

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 BTSWhat to update before the beginning of the school yearWhy you should check in on your product rankingsHow to market during the back-to-school seasonHow to prepare and execute...

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 TPTWhy you may steer clear of dollar dealsHow dollar deals can benefit you as a sellerWhich products are best suited for dollar deals and hashtag salesHow to set up a dollar deal in your...

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 termsHow to discover less common long-tail keywordsWhere to put long-tail keywordsWays to track your success with new keywords Don’t let your resources gather dust with oversaturated keywords! Try this approach...

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 hasWhy tons of followers don’t translate into tons of moneyWhat to focus on over the number of followers you haveHow followers that aren’t engaging with your...