On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share why another TPT seller may be more successful than you. There are lots of individual factors that play into a seller's level of achievement, but this episode gets into what can set you apart from someone exactly like you. In this episode, I discuss:What can separate one seller from anotherHow stores can appear to be the same on the surface levelWhich strategies create a thriving storeWhat to ask yourself in order to identify ...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how your niche may be hurting you. Yes, a niche is important to your business, however considering the flip side of how it negatively impacts your sales is eye opening!In this episode, I discuss:Why a narrow niche has benefits over a broad oneWhat makes some niches challengingWhy your niche may evolve over timeHow to make informed decisions to guide your focusWhy certain marketing platforms might not help your nicheDon’t take your...

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I get into all the details of my 3rd and 4th years selling on TPT. We often get caught up in others’ instant success stories. My trajectory has been far from that, and you may be interested to hear what I’ve learned from it.In this episode, I discuss:A recap of my first two years on TPTWhat I earned in my 3rd and 4th years selling on TPTWhat fueled my growth mostHow my store changed when I left the classroomWhat I would do differently if ...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss why buyers aren’t purchasing your TPT resources. We all know that product listings hold a lot of weight, and there are aspects of a listing that can turn buyers away. This episode is full of advice and opinions from other sellers based on their personal buying experiences, making it a must listen!In this episode, I share:Why you should steer clear of deceptive marketingHow to lose buyers through your description Why you may...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is Part 2 of a two-part episode on the economic principle of the law of diminishing returns. You’ll hear exactly what this principle means for new and experienced sellers. In this episode, I discuss:How the law of diminishing returns results in slow growth for newer or smaller sellersWhy this principle means that seasoned sellers must be open to change if they experience a plateau or decline in salesWhat questions to ask yourself in orde...

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is Part 1 of a two-part episode on the economic principle of the law of diminishing returns. This theory can be applied to each and every aspect of your business, so be ready for an impactful episode! In this episode, I discuss:How the law of diminishing returns influences the amount of resources, time, and effort you should devote towards your businessHow to use this line of thinking to your advantageWhen adding more resources to your s...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss how to make a stand-out product that meets your buyers’ needs in that irresistible kind of way. Listen in to hear all about how finding and creating your store’s ‘diamond’ can be a cornerstone of your business. In this episode, I share:How to know if you have a diamond in your product line upWhat to do with your current diamond to tap into its full earning potentialWhat to do if your store is missing an irresistible sparkly...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share my best advice for thumbnails that drive sales. It’s no secret that thumbnails matter, but I have some strong opinions on them. Buckle up for my passionate rant about what goes into a strong visual thumbnail. In this episode, I discuss:Why you must prioritize top of the funnel listing componentsHow to ensure your thumbnail is true visual marketingWhy you shouldn’t stray from product photographyHow your preview view number can...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share a motivation dump straight from my notes app to your ears. This episode is full of words of wisdom and thought provoking stories to help you focus on what matters and move your store forward. In this episode, I share:Why quality products may fall flat and how to set them up for successWhy you shouldn’t directly compare another seller’s success to your ownHow recognizing your own weaknesses can help you improve your TPT storeW...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss the book The One Thing by Gary Keller. This book helped me to prioritize the most impactful aspects of my business so that I can focus on tasks that will increase my sales. Listen in to hear how you can do the same!In this episode, I share:Why I believe success comes from our actions and mindsetHow narrowing your focus to select aspects of your business can have a large impactWhich parts of your TPT business likely deserve the m...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss how to apply expert marketing strategies to your TPT business. In this episode, I discuss:Why you should highlight the benefits your products produceHow to incorporate the verbatim affect into TPT marketingHow to build trust and credibility with buyersHow to organize your resources with the clustering techniqueWays scarcity marketing can be applied to TPT storesAn interesting take on pricing psychologyInsights from Predicta...

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how to take high quality photos of your resources. This episode will encourage you to take photos if you aren’t already doing so, or help improve your current practice to boost your sales.In this episode, I discuss:Why product photography is non-negotiableThe elements of a high quality photoHow to edit your photosHow to showcase your productsWhat equipment is essential to product photographyInvesting the time to take quality produ...

This week on The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I’m celebrating 150 episodes of the show with words of wisdom from TPT sellers who are ranked in the top 500 sellers. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is full of advice you’ll want to hold on to!In this episode, I share:What accomplished sellers feel helped them achieve their successWhy it’s important not to spread yourself too thinHow to create resources that teachers can’t pass upWhy unique product creation is key to building your storeHow ...

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 hinder you...

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 onTasks 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 review ...

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...