The Creative Teacher Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kirsten Hammond
Are you a teacher looking for strategies that will help your Teachers pay Teachers store thrive? This podcast is perfect for busy educators who want to maximize their time and impact in life and online!
Your host, Kirsten of The Southern Teach, is a mom and teacherpreneur who is all about simple and actionable tips that result in wins, big or small. Each week, she'll share a variety of tips and tricks to help make having an online teacher business and TPT store manageable, doable, and best of all - rewarding!
I'm ready if you are....let's dive in together!
If you're a TPT seller, teacherpreneur, or customer on Teachers Pay Teachers, you learn pretty quickly that well-designed products are the ones people will flock to. It's the cover on the search results!
When it comes to TPT, buyers absolutely DO judge a book by its cover so you'll want to make sure you aren't making any of these comment mistakes on your TPT covers.
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
I've said sayonara to a few business tools that I've previously used in my business! I'm sharing with you in this bonus episode which tools I've ditched and which tools I'm using instead. I also share with you some insights based on my experience with some of my favorite features and benefits of each platform I'm now using.
Recommended Tools
Wordpress
WP Engine
Kadence WP
ThriveCart Learn
Adobe Express
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
If your store is ready for a visual refresh, you might love walking through The Creative Teacher Lab to learn more about graphic design and how this can level up your TPT sales. Today's episode shares a short sneak peek inside one of the lessons.
Resources and Links
Dive into The Creative Teacher Lab to learn more about how graphic design can help you grow your store!
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
When was the last time you took a deep dive into what was and was not working well in your TPT store? If it's been a while, print out my free TPT audit checklist, and let's walk through the process together.
Episode Highlights
- My 13-step process for auditing a TPT store
- How I take action and measure growth in my store
Resources and Links
Print this TPT audit before you listen to this episode so you can take action!
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Today I'm sharing my unsolicited answers to some common questions I see in TPT Facebook groups. Tune in to hear my thoughts!
Episode Highlights
- My favorite chunky script fonts
- Are bigger bundles outselling smaller packs?
- Tips for managing family and business
- Do blog titles need tweaking after TPT updates?
- Showcasing stellar product covers
- Suggested sources for famous figures' photos
- Recommendations for logos and banners
- My favorite email service provider for TPT businesses
- Tips for asking for course recommendations on XYZ
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
You might have a brand board, but do you have brand guidelines? You might want to have brand guidelines on your radar this year. Let's talk about why!
Episode Highlights
- What are brand guidelines?
- Why are brand guidelines important?
- What makes up a brand guideline?
- Should your business use brand guidelines or a brand board?
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
To continue the conversation with creating long-form content, I wanted to share with you some bonus steps on how you can create profitable weekly content for your TPT business - content that can result in more followers, shares, leads, and even sales!
Episode Highlights
- a description of each of the 6 steps to creating weekly content
- ideas on how to utilize each step for a blog, podcast, or YouTube channel
- what to do when you're done creating content for your blog, podcast, or YouTube channel
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
FREE TPT Store Audit for Teacher Sellers!
Have you checked out the free self-guided TPT store audit? Use this free tool to help you self-assess your TPT store! This audit will help you see what’s working well for you on TPT- and what can be improved. Take the brief quiz with questions to ask yourself in 5 key areas, analyze and reflect on your results, and get clarity on your next steps to improving your TPT store!
Download the free TPT Store Audit!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels - it can really make your head spin. Which one is right for you? Choosing the right one for you depends on your business, your audience, and your personality. Let's dive into the pros and cons together!
Episode Highlights
- What is content marketing?
- What are the pros and cons of content marketing
- Pros and cons of blogs, podcasts, and Youtube
Choose one content marketing strategy for your business. Plan, create, and share consistent content each week to grow a following and an audience. Results take time, but can be very profitable to establish yourself as a thought leader and bring traffic to your TPT store.
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Let's not ignore the power of Facebook as a business owner! In today's episode, we'll look at the best ways to use your time wisely to grow your business using Facebook.
Facebook attracts users of all generations. You can target audiences with not just demographics, but also by lifestyle characteristics such as interests, behaviors, or hobbies. You can also drive traffic directly to your site with multiple links on your Facebook page.
The 4 Attraction Strategies discussed in this episode are divided in to 4 sections: Low Prep, High Prep, High Output, Low Output - and these are my own opinion!
This is just a general guide and does not indicate that one strategy is better or worse than another. Try some of the strategies and see how it does for you if you utilize Facebook!
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Today we're talking about how to get the most results from Instagram in the least amount of time.
Having an Instagram account for your TPT store has plenty of benefits! You can effectively engage with customers with short-form content. Hashtags can increase your visibility and traffic to your business. It offers ways to get creative. It offers ways to collaborate with other similar TPT sellers in your niche.
The 4 Attraction Strategies discussed in this episode are divided in to 4 sections: Low Prep, High Prep, High Output, Low Output. The prep time is how much effort it may take on your end, and the outcome is the results that may happen (more sales, more views, etc.).
This is just a general guide (and my own personal opinions) and does not indicate that one strategy is better or worse than another. Try some of the strategies and see how it does for you if you utilize Instagram.
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Something I've been wanting to do for a couple of years is to bring my spouse on the podcast to get his perspective on TPT!
In this episode, I chat with my husband Colton and he shares his thoughts!
Episode Highlights
- Colton's current role in my TPT business
- His perspective on my journey as a TPT seller
- The positives of watching me grow my business
- Some of the challenges we've faced as I work in my TPT business
- Tips or advice for spouses and partners who may not be a part of the TPT business but would like to support their significant other
- A fun quiz where I see what Colton knows about TPT
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
You know I love a good history lesson or two. That's why I'm sharing with you about some real business brands that made pivots and turned into the successful companies they are today!
If you're a teacher seller who has not made as much money as in previous years, not seeing the growth and success you were hoping for, you may need to pivot or make a change. Pivoting can be the key to success!
Episode Highlights
- Nokia
- Playdoh
- Starbucks
- Netflix
- Nintendo
- Wrigley
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Don't have time to follow the latest graphic design trends? Don't worry!
Today I'm sharing a trend report and helping you know how to use this information as a TPT seller.
Episode Highlights
- 8 trends in the graphic design world for 2024
- simple tips to implement into our TPT businesses
Resources and Links
https://looka.com/blog/graphic-design-trends/
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
It's time to celebrate - hard to believe that it's been over 3 years of The Creative Teacher Podcast and we are now looking at 100 episodes!
Today is a juicy episode of 100 tips and best practices we as teacher sellers should all know about and do - it's pretty much everything I have learned throughout my journey as a TPT seller in one episode.
Share this with a seller friend or if you have a teacher friend who is thinking about being an entrepreneur.
Resources and Links
Tell me what you love about the podcast - leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-teacher-podcast/id1572704416
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Ever feel like you have too many ideas in your product creation bank? Wondering which path to go and feeling as though your store is looking like a hodge podge of items?
Niching down could be just what you need - and special guest Chynell Moore is here to talk with us about this on the podcast!
Chynell Moore is a business coach for TPT sellers who loves helping educators take their side businesses to the next level to hit $100k+ by increasing their brands' visibility and income through marketing strategies tailored to their strengths.
Episode Highlights
- what is a niche and why it is important for sellers
- clues you should niche down in your TPT business
- steps to get started niching down if you feel like you've locked in your niche
Connect with Chynell!
https://www.routineyourdream.com/
Follow Chynell on Instagram
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Having the right tools can make all the difference as a teacherpreneur! If you're looking to leverage the power of technology in your business, you'll love today's list of my 10 favorite tools.
For each tool, I share with you what I love about it and how I use it in my business. Check out the links below to all the tools mentioned in the episode!
Ads
- Instant Forms for Facebook Ads
- Save my Leads
Website
- WP Engine
Social Media
- CapCut
- Captions
- Manychat
Content Creation
- Captivate
- Vimeo
- Thrivecart
Productivity
- Toggl
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Looking for some ideas for keeping your business organized? You'll love this podcast episode with special guest Ayten Disbudak of The Language Adventurist!
Ayten became an active TPT seller in 2021. She is a former kindergarten teacher who loves creating educational resources and multilingual classroom decor to help elementary teachers and homeschooling families around the world.
Ayten shares what she's learned about keeping her business organized and how her brand strategy has helped her focus on what's important for her audience.
Episode Highlights
- Struggles faced in trying to be more organized
- Strategies learned on being more organized in Ayten's TPT business
- Favorite organization tools that have worked for her
Connect with Ayten
Website
Instagram: @languageadventurist
TPT Store
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
In this spring break themed episode, we'll be talking about the journey a curious shopper takes as the move through the product conversion funnel and (hopefully) add your resource to their cart!
Episode Highlights
- What is a conversion funnel?
- The 4 parts of the product conversion funnel
- Tips for moving people through the funnel so that they purchase your resource
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
When you have a TPT bundle that converts well or a high ticket product that you'd love to have some extra eyeballs on, what can you do? Today's conversation is with Melanie Battistelli from Duxbury Digital and she's sharing all about how a live workshop might be just what you need next!
Melanie helps educators and course creators successfully launch programs, hire teams and streamline their day-to-day operations so they can focus on building their business to impact more lives.
Episode Highlights
- How to use live workshops/free trainings to sell larger bundles on TPT
- Some tips for hosting a live workshop or free training
- How to know if hosting a live workshop is right for you
- Ways to get over the fear of going live
- Metrics to track to know what went well and what to improve on for next time
Resources and Links
Connect with Melanie!
Website
Instagram @duxburydigital
Purchase the Launch Library and use code Birthdaygirl for a special discount!
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
"Am I too old for TikTok?"
You're likely not!
TikTok is a fun and trendy way to get newer eyes on your brand. Listen to this episode for tips on expanding your brand's reach.
Episode Highlights
- My love-hate relationship with TikTok (and why I love it now!)
- What's been working so far with my TikTok
- Tips to get started or optimize your TikTok
Resources and Links
- CapCut
- Marketing and Margaritas Podcast
- Schooled in Socials Podcast
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
It's a brand new year - it's the perfect time for us teacherpreneurs to do some cleaning and get rid of platforms, tasks or items we don't use or need. But have you also thought about cleaning out your email list? This is a must - and this episode explains all about it with special guest Melissa Seideman!
Melissa from Not Another VA specializes in copywriting, blog posts, SEO, automations, and email marketing specialized tasks. She works with a variety of clients and sellers to help them with email marketing, templates, and more!
Episode Highlights
- Why is it important to prune your email list
- What happens if we don't clean out our lists
- How frequently should we clean our email lists
- Tips on cleaning up our email lists for different email providers
Resources and Links
DIY Cold Subscriber Package
Not Another VA TPT Store
Follow Melissa on IG @notanotherva
Learn more about Melissa's services notanothervisualassistant.com
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
As we scroll through Teachers Pay Teachers we see stores who fall into 3 visual styles. Which style is your store? Which style is my store? Let's unpack it together in today's epsiode.
Episode Highlights
- What is a store style?
- 3 store styles (and tips for each type)
- Why does a cohesive brand style matter?
Resources and Links
https://www.thesouthernteachdesigns.com/enroll
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
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I take you back to my own college experience with a fun analogy! In this Bama Rush inspired episode, we're going to talk about being memorable and standing out in a crowd of many TPT stores.
Episode Highlights
- Bama Rush and how it relates to branding (stick with me on this analogy!)
- A direct competitors exercise
- Learning about brand positioning through a pretend TPT store example
Resources and Links
https://www.thesouthernteachdesigns.com/enroll
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
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Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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What's one of the best things you can do to build and expand your audience for 2024?
Run a list-building Facebook ad.
There are so many direct and indirect benefits when you put in as little as $5 a day into a lead magnet that already converts pretty well organically!
So today, I'm sharing with you this impromptu bonus episode on 5 things I learned from a recent Facebook Ads Bootcamp by Zach Spuckler that I joined this past October.
I also share with you the results of one of the list-building ads I ran and some of the positive effects of having it constantly running.
If you're interested in joining, the next 5 Day Facebook Ads Bootcamp is from January 15-19th. It's only $10 to register (a total steal for the value you get and what you learn). You won't regret it!
Affliliate Link: thesouthernteachdesigns.com/bootcamp
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
FREE TPT Store Audit for Teacher Sellers!
Have you checked out the free self-guided TPT store audit? Use this free tool to help you self-assess your TPT store! This audit will help you see what’s working well for you on TPT- and what can be improved. Take the brief quiz with questions to ask yourself in 5 key areas, analyze and reflect on your results, and get clarity on your next steps to improving your TPT store!
Download the free TPT Store Audit!
Ready to level up your knowledge of color harmony so that you can create the best possible resources and marketing assets in your TPT business? This episode is packed with actionable ideas that you won't want to miss.
Episode Highlights
- A crash course in color harmony
- 5 types of color harmonies
- 8 tips for using color harmonies in your TPT business
Resources and Links
Learn more in this course made specifically for TPT sellers: https://www.thesouthernteachdesigns.com/enroll
https://www.accessibilitychecker.org/
https://color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel
https://coolors.co/
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Walk down memory lane with me today to hear 7 business wins I'm reflecting on as we wrap up 2023 with a bow.
Share with me your wins this year on Instagram @thesouthernteach.designs
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
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Ever wonder what it takes to start or join a TPT mastermind? What are the steps to get started and how do you find the right people? You'll hear all about it in this special episode with my own mastermind group!
The best thing about a mastermind is that no two are alike, but you do want to make sure it aligns with your personal business goals and what you're looking for in a mastermind.
Episode Highlights
- How our mastermind came to be
- The structure and schedule of our mastermind
- What we've loved and learned about our mastermind
- Benefits and tips on starting or joining a mastermind
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Publishing your TPT listing brings an endless list of small decisions to overthink. Let's talk through all the choices together so you can get that new listing live with confidence!
Episode Highlights
- overview of the components when editing a product listing
- 5 tips to publish your product listings on TPT
Resources and Links
DIY Your Product Photography CTP Episode
Mockup Magic with Katie Brockmeyer CTP Episode
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Let's get those TPT listings found in search and added to cart! Today I'm sharing tons of actionable tips for your titles and descriptions.
Episode Highlights
- 3 components of a captivating product title and description
- 5 parts of a killer TPT description
- Extra tips for title and description copy
Resources and Links
Free Product Listing Toolkit
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Should my preview be widescreen, portrait, or square? How many pages should my preview be? How much of my resource should I show? Let's deep dive into best practices for product previews in this episode!
Episode Highlights
- What a preview is and where it's located
- Main must-haves of previews
- What to leave out in previews
- 3 common types of previews
- A walk-through of a preview from one of my best-selling resources
Resources and Links
Free Product Listing Toolkit
Product Preview Template Bundle
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
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Let's go through a checklist of the DOs (and don'ts) of covers and thumbnails that convert to cha-chings.
Episode Highlights
- What a product cover and thumbnail is and where it's located
- Main must-haves of covers and thumbnails
- What to leave out in covers and thumbnails
- A walk-through of a cover and thumbnails from one of my best-selling resources
Resources and Links
Free Product Listing Toolkit
Cover and Thumbnail Templates
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
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Where can AI save us time and take some heavy lifting off of our plates? I'm sharing some of my favorite AI tips and tricks in today's episode.
Episode Highlights
- Common myths and misconceptions
- AI tools that I’ve used
- How to use AI for product creation
- How to use AI for content creation and social media
Resources and Links
https://www.unitygroup.com/blog/ai-in-business-most-common-myths-debunked/
https://www.eduaide.ai/
https://www.jasper.ai/
https://openai.com/
https://app.neilpatel.com/aiwriter/
https://www.canva.com/magic-write/
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
The Creative Teacher Lab is officially here! I have developed and created a series of trainings specifically for teacher sellers on branding and graphic design. If you are interested, but not sure what's all included (or what it's about), then you should listen to this bonus episode!
You can learn more and sign up at https://www.thesouthernteachdesigns.com/enroll
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
FREE TPT Store Audit for Teacher Sellers!
Have you checked out the free self-guided TPT store audit? Use this free tool to help you self-assess your TPT store! This audit will help you see what’s working well for you on TPT- and what can be improved. Take the brief quiz with questions to ask yourself in 5 key areas, analyze and reflect on your results, and get clarity on your next steps to improving your TPT store!
Download the free TPT Store Audit!
Roll up your sleeves and add some technical skills to your TPT toolbox. SEO, pricing, and high quality products matter so we always need to stay sharp in these areas.
Episode Highlights
- Common SEO and Analytics Myths
- Title tips
- How to monitor and adjust to see if your changes are effective
Resources and Links
Your Data Playbook Affiliate Link
Uber Suggest
Enjoy the other episodes in this 4 part series:
Part 1: Your TPT Store, Great British Bake-Off Style
Part 2: The Signature - Level Up Your Branding
Part 4: The Showstopper - Level Up Your Product Listings and Marketing
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Your TPT store's visual identity is more important than you might think. Think of your favorite brands from a decade or two ago, and you'll likely be surprised at how much they've evolved. Brands continuously update their look to stay current and relevant, and it's no different for your TPT store.
In this episode, we explore the four compelling reasons why giving your TPT store a fresh look can be a game-changer.
Episode Highlights
- Refreshing your TPT store can significantly impact your store's performance and revenue
- Four compelling reasons to consider giving your TPT store a fresh look
- What to do if you haven't updated your TPT store in years
Resources and Links
Register for the Spice Up Your Store Challenge!
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Today we are doing a rapid-fire Q&A on 10 common frequently asked questions among TPT sellers about branding and designing TPT resources. I think you'll love this episode - I share my honest answers and opinions for each one with little tips in between!
Episode Highlights
- How do I create a compelling TPT store logo?
- What color schemes work best for educational resources?
- Are there affordable tools for designing TPT resources?
- How can I design eye-catching product covers for TPT?
- What are some branding tips to stand out on TPT?
- Can you recommend fonts for educational materials?
- What's the importance of visual consistency in TPT branding?
- How can I design graphics for different subjects and grade levels?
- What dimensions should I use for TPT product images?
- Are there design trends to keep in mind for TPT resources?
Resources and Links
My Favorite Fonts Blog Post
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Pop out a seat, grab some coffee, and let's chat about some new things happening in TPT land!
There are a LOT of new changes and things to know about, and I wanted to share with you my take as it's hot off the press.
While I won't be chatting about all the new changes, I did want to share with you and highlight 7 of my favorite ones!
Note - I am not affiliated or endorsed by TPT; I just wanted to share with you my thoughts on these new updates and how it could be helpful in our businesses!
Episode Highlights
- TPT Forward 2024 Location
- Applying to be a presenter
- New TPT Seller Blog
- Note to Followers updates
- Bundle updates
- Throwing a sale updates
- Cover and thumbnail resolution updates
Resources and Links
Check out the seller blog to learn tips, more updates, and information from TPT!
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
FREE TPT Store Audit for Teacher Sellers!
Have you checked out the free self-guided TPT store audit? Use this free tool to help you self-assess your TPT store! This audit will help you see what’s working well for you on TPT- and what can be improved. Take the brief quiz with questions to ask yourself in 5 key areas, analyze and reflect on your results, and get clarity on your next steps to improving your TPT store!
Download the free TPT Store Audit!
Join me in this enlightening episode as we dive into the world of TPT success with Yari Aguilu of Sweet Tooth Teaching. Yari takes us on a journey, beginning with her inspiration to become an educator and how that passion evolved into a thriving business.
Making the transition from teaching to becoming a full-time TPT seller is a significant leap, and Yari shares her experiences of the initial challenges she faced in launching her business and how she overcame them.
Yari generously shares her top six strategies that have played a pivotal role in growing her TPT business. You won't want to miss these tips!
Episode Highlights
- transitioning from working on TPT and teaching full-time to being a work from home mom
- optimizing TPT descriptions for SEO
- updating older product listings
- sharing freebies and opt-ins on Instagram
- sharing valuable and consistent content to your email list
- Using Manychat to build engagement and sales
- Creating content that soft sells products and valuable teaching strategies
Resources and Links
Follow Yari on IG @sweettoothteaching
Follow Yari on TPT
Teacher Seller Tips from Yari
Get the Free Teacher Seller Guide
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Ever wondered how to get more out of your content without all the extra work? Our guest Kassaundra Foster has got you covered!
Kassaundra is former teacher turned social media manager for teacher business owners. We'll hear about her journey as a teacherpreneur and why repurposing content is a game-changer. She'll debunk some myths and share tips on pulling content for social media effeciently, so it doesn't eat up all your time.
Episode Highlights
- What it means to repurpose content
- Common misconceptions about repurposing content
- How to decide which platforms are best suited for repurposing your content
- Kassaundra's process of repurposing content
- How to efficiently repurpose content without it becoming a time-consuming task
- Key performance indicators to focus on to measure the effectiveness of your content
Resources and Links
Follow Kassaundra on IG @fostercontentsolutions
Listen to Kassaundra's Schooled in Socials Podcast
Join the Facebook Community
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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Are you wondering what it's like to launch a course or membership for the first time? Want some strategies to infuse in your next launch? Come behind the scenes and take a peek at my first membership launch for my teacher audience!
Episode Highlights
- background into creating my membership (the good and the bad)
- what worked well in my launch
- what didn't work well
- what I'll be trying in the next launch
Resources and Links
Penny in Your Pocket - Tahnee Membership Theme Kajabi
The Relevant Collective - Branda
Addevent.com
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
Register for TSS 2024!
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Ever wonder the process of hiring a VA or how to even get started? Luckily our guest this week, Hayley Klees, has all the knowledge and insights to helping you make that first or (next) leap!
Episode Highlights
- signs it's time to outsource
- benefits of outsourcing with VAs
- examples of tasks VAs can do for your business
- the typical process for hiring a VA
- Where to find reliable VAs
Resources and Links
VA Facebook Group Waitlist
Educator to Entrepreneur Course
Instagram @hayley.klees
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
Ready to elevate your teacher business? Join us at the Teacher Seller’s Summit! Learn how to perfect your product listings, create print on demand workbooks, open your own shop, and diversify your income streams. Featuring sessions with Farrah Henley, Erin Waters, Kristen Doyle, Lauren Fulton, Kirsten Hammond, and MORE!🗓️ Mark your calendars: June 27th - 30th!🎟️ Early bird tickets available now through April 30th – save nearly 25%!
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What does it take to build a holistic brand - keeping a clear strategy with also keeping the visuals in mind?
I break it down for you in this podcast episode for teacher sellers!
Episode Highlights
- Brand strategy vs brand identity
- how branding is like an iceberg
- 4 steps to determining a brand strategy
- How to craft your brand identity
- Having templates to keep consistency
- Adapting and modifying your brand strategy and identity
Resources and Links
Podcast Episode: Using Color in Your TPT Branding
Podcast Episode: How to Create a Brand Board for Your Business
Canva Brand Board Template
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Get access to ALL the data for your TPT business!
YDP is your end-to-end solution for running a data-driven TpT business. Gain a competitive advantage in challenging times.
Join Your Data Playbook!
Register for the Teacher Seller's Summit!
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Do you feel as though you're going through the motions of having a TPT business, but also feel like you don't have a clear direction in where your business is going? Wondering what you can do to take your business from hobby to long-term and sustainable? Seeing growth and success on the TPT platform is harder and more competitive than ever, but it can be done.
Lauren Fulton is here to discuss important tips and insights on how to make sure you have a business that stays afloat - even when the market and the economy is unpredictable and unexpected.
Episode Highlights:
- Short-term strategies for TPT business (and why are they only short-term)
- Shifting from short-term to long-term strategies that are sustainable
- Understanding how selling on TPT with long-term growth and success in mind relates to an MLM
- Why having an audience AND the right product is key
Resources and Links
Listen to The Rebranded Teacher Podcast
Watch Lauren's Youtube Channel - The Rebranded Teacher
Learn More About The Rebranded Teacher Academy > therebrandedteacher.com
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Enroll in the Foundational Branding Workshop!
This foundational branding workshop shows you how to stop relying just on the visuals, and start incorporating a whole brand with a set plan!
Enroll in the Foundational Branding Workshop!
Book a 90-minute 1:1 Brand Strategy Session!
Get support on creating or refining your brand strategy! In this service, we will meet via Zoom for a 90-minute strategy call with exercises to define your core values, target audience, unique positioning, and messaging.
Is it too late to see growth or reach levels of success on TPT? The landscape of TPT is always evolving and changing, sometimes due to factors beyond our control. But rather than throw in the towel, it might be time to shake things up, pivot, or do something different.
Some sellers are seeing growth despite the odds (I'm grateful to say my store is thriving)! I wanted to share some insights and tips that have been working (and not working) in my store. I hope you can take away what I share in this episode into your own businesses!
Episode Highlights:
- Summer Teacher Seller Conference Takeaways
- Factors in possible lower sales for many sellers in August 2023
- Tips and Reminders for selling and growing a store on TPT
- Six things I think are overrated for TPT businesses
Resources and Links
Learn more about Your Data Playbook - Affiliate Link
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
Enroll in the Foundational Branding Workshop!
This foundational branding workshop shows you how to stop relying just on the visuals, and start incorporating a whole brand with a set plan!
Enroll in the Foundational Branding Workshop!
Branding and Product Listing TPT Templates!
Done-for-you templates that are completely editable for TPT sellers and teacherpreneurs to make their own? Say no more! I have ready-to-use Canva and PPT templates that are designed in a way that make it EASY to plug in screenshots, photos, or square images, type what you need, change the colors, fonts, and more!
Learn more about TPT Templates!
Book a 90-minute 1:1 Brand Strategy Session!
Get support on creating or refining your brand strategy! In this service, we will meet via Zoom for a 90-minute strategy call with exercises to define your core values, target audience, unique positioning, and messaging.
Are you a TPT seller looking for branding and graphic design tips for your business or looking for simple and actionable ways to grow your teacher seller store? You've come to the right place!
I'd love to hear any topics or guests you'd love to have on the show! Just send me a DM on Instagram at @thesouthernteach.designs!
Download my free Product Listing Toolkit for Teacher Sellers: https://www.thesouthernteachdesigns.com/freetoolkit
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It's officially 2 seasons down for The Creative Teacher Podcast! Thank you all for listening and supporting this podcast.
As we take a break for the summer, I want to share with you some opportunities to learn from me!
Join the Summer Email Series
Register for the Teacher Seller Summit (affiliate link)
Register for TPT Forward 2023
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New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.
The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.
But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...
CUE - Quarterly Services!
The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.
By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!
If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
In 2021, I resigned from teaching mid-year and leapt "full-time" into my teacher business. The situation wasn't in the way I expected - I had planned on coming back from maternity leave that school year.
Have you ever thought about what it would look like if you were to leave teaching to work on your business full-time? This episode will hopefully have you thinking some scenarios and what if's whenever (if ever) you wish to take that step.
In this episode, you will learn:
- My story of why I resigned mid-year
- Tips on giving yourself a pulse check
- How to decide your next steps for the upcoming school year
Be sure to keep in touch with the latest news and updates by subscribing to my email list. You can join by grabbing this free brand audit resource.
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
Do you ever feel like you're an island in a sea of other teacher sellers? You're not alone!
There are plenty of ways to reach out and find a TPT buddy or mentor to connect with - and the benefits are endless!
Laura Fogle is here on the show to chat about why it's important to find a teacher seller friend in person or online!
Laura has been happily selling resources in her Teachers Pay Teachers store for 8 years. Her store and blog is Happy Teacher Happy Students and focuses on creative elementary and middle school resources for all subjects. Former 3rd grade teacher, Florida native, mom of 3 and lover of thrift stores, reading, the great outdoors, and of course creating new and creative resources for teachers!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why it's important to have a TPT friend or mentor
- The benefits of having TPT buddy/mentor
- How to find someone to collaborate or connect with
- Whether it's better to find someone locally or can you connect with someone virtually
Resource and Links
- Follow Laura at @happyteacherhappystudents
- Visit Laura's TPT Store Happy Teacher Happy Students
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
I love to share teacher seller business tools, especially when they help with productivity!
If you're feeling the overwhelm of trying to maintain business tasks and do all the things, I hope you can listen into this episode as I share with you highly recommended paid and free tools you can use to help manage your business.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How I found out about each tool
- Benefits and features of each tool
- How I use the tools in my business
- How the tools have helped boost my productivity
Resources and Links
- ClickUp
- The Full Focus Planner
- Airtable
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
Have you ever seen the same mockups on product listings or social media posts? Maybe you feel discouraged that a lot of sellers are using the same images for your store, just like the fonts and clipart we all know about.
The good news is that we can stand out and be unique even with mockup images! Our guest Kelly Harvill will share with us insight on how we can make this happen.
Kelly is an educator and photographer who also sells resources, mockups, and images through her TPT store and membership. You can connect with her on Instagram at @speakingofimages and visit her website speakingofimages.com
In this episode, you will learn:
- The difference between a mockup and a moveable piece
- How mockups and moveable pieces can enhance product listings
- Some "dos" and "don'ts" for using moveable pieces and mockups
- How mockups and moveable pieces be used outside of TPT product listings
Resources and Links
Image Maker Membership - Use these special codes to get 1 month free on the quarterly or annual membership! Use Creativequarter or Creativeyear
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
Sign up for The Focused Teacherpreneur!
This course (formerly known as TPT Focused Success), is hosted by Shelly Rees and is a great tool for teacher sellers looking for how to hone in on what products to focus on creating next. Each video focuses on one of the 8 Steps of Focused Success for Teacherpreneurs. In the videos, Shelly shares strategies, tips, and ideas to help you get your product creation on track and improve your TPT business!
Join The Focused Teacherpreneur!
Mommin' isn't easy! And neither is being a teacher business owner. Doing both? Some days it seems nearly impossible? How in the world does one juggle it all?
A common question I get asked a lot is something to the effect of, " How do you fit in time to work on your TPT and service-based businesses with 3 kids?"
Today I'll share with you some tips that have (for the most part) helped make it a lot more manageable!
In this episode, you will learn:
- productivity tips for teacher sellers who also have kids at home
- important reminders and examples to balance the work from home life and being a mom
Resources and Links
ClickUp
Fit4Mom
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
Did you know that colors play a HUGE role for us as a consumer and as a business? Whether you are rebranding your TPT store or are launching a new TPT business, you want to select colors that represent your brand personality.
In this episode, I will share with you interesting info and statistics on color psychology and also share with you 3 steps to relate color psychology to your teacher seller branding!
In this episode, you will learn:
- what color psychology is
- characteristics that describe colors and popular brands associated with each color
- interesting statistics relating color and branding
- 3 steps to create or refine your color palette
- what to do when feeling overwhelmed with refining a color palette for your brand
Resources and Links
10 Brilliant Color Psychology Infographics
The Creative Teacher Lab Waitlist - Branding and Graphic Design Trainings
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Mentioned in this episode:
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
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You may have heard of Enneagram for Big Kids, or Enneagram for Teachers.... now I think it's time to bring you Enneagram for Teacher Sellers! Get out your pen and paper because this episode I have for you is riddled with tips for being your best teacher seller self while keeping your Enneagram type in mind.
Before you listen, make sure you know your Enneagram type! You can take a quiz here: Personalitypath.com
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- Characteristics of each Enneagram type
- Possible pitfalls or limiting beliefs as teacher business owners for each type
- Best ways to level up or improve your mindset for each type
Resources and Links
Are you a teacher? Listen or read the blog post Enneagram for Teachers here!
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
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New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
Ever feel unhappy with your product photography or wondering how to amp up your branding for your listings and social media? Well, my friend, you're in for a treat, because the wonderful Katie Brockmeyer is a guest on the podcast to talk about about the magic of mockups for TPT sellers!
Katie is a TPT product photographer that helps creators make their products shine through stunning images, captivating videos, & easy to use mockups!
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- What mockups are and the types of mockups out there
- The benefits of mockups
- Things to avoid when finding or using mockups
- Tips and ideas to use mockups
Resources and Links
Follow Katie on Instagram at @katiebrockmeyercreative
Shop Katie's TPT Store for Stock Photos and Mockups >> Katie Brockmeyer Creative
Learn more about Katie's Product Photography Service
Kelly Harvill - Speaking of Images - Moveable Pieces
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
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Take The Creative Teacher Podcast Survey!
I'd love some feedback on The Creative Teacher Podcast, what you love to hear, and what you would love to hear more of! Please complete the survey by Thursday, April 20th for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
The Creative Teacher Podcast Survey
New quarterly product listing service option available!
I launched the Ready Set Revamp product listing service last year and was OVER THE MOON with how well this went! I'm so glad many of you were able to get some great looking graphics and templates for your TPT resource listings.The great thing about this service is that you get the editable version of everything I create. You can use them over again with your other TPT products that I don't go in and do myself.But, if you're still thinking... Kirsten - I REEEEALLY don't like to come up with all the wording and update graphics for my covers and thumbnails (even though I really need to)...CUE - Quarterly Services!The BRAND NEW quarterly product listing service option is where over the course of 12 months, you will be granted 4 VIP Days where I go in and update 7 product listings of your choice for each VIP day.By investing in the quarterly service option, you'll get the VIP days at a 20% discount than when booking 4 individual VIP days (plus you get first dibs on my calendar)!If interested, simply head over to the link below, scroll down, select a package, and fill out a form - and we'll go from there!
Quarterly VIP Services
Do you have a teacher website (or have been thinking about starting one)? Don't skip some important things to include on your website!
I've had a website for my business since 2020, and along the way, I've made quite a few mistakes (including the platform I used). I'm sharing with you what's important and necessary to make sure to add to your website that not only will keep things legal, but will also deliver a user-friendly experience. Listen for some tips on website must-haves!
In this episode, you will learn:
- 8 things to add to your teacher website (and why it's important)
- Suggested website platforms to use
- Tips on if it's a good idea to hire out a web designer
Resources and Links
Bobby Klinck - FREE Privacy Policy Template
The Contract Shop - Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Template
Complianz Wordpress Plug-In
Cookie Pro
Ashley Hughes Designs
Kristen Doyle Website Design
Shelley Tomich - Pitch Clips
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
You might love to create teacher resources and create product listings for your resource. But what about UPDATING your resources? When is it time to give your resource a facelift? What are some best practices on taking the time to go back and add more? Well, my friend, you'll get those questions answered (and more) in this episode with Alex Baxter!
Alex is a former teacher turned full-time TpT seller. When she isn't running her own store, she loves helping other teacher authors grow their businesses through her podcast and Facebook group The Terrific Teacherpreneur. Alex loves sharing tips about TpT, Pinterest, productivity, and everything in between!
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
- why update resources - even if selling well?
- tell-tale signs it’s time to update a resource
- if it is best to just delete or deactivate a resource
- best practices on updating a resource
- how often should resources be updated
Resources and Links
Follow Alex on Instagram at @terrificsellingtactics
Join Alex's Facebook Group >> The Terrific Teacherpreneur
Listen to Alex's podcast >> The Terrific Teacherpreneur
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Welcome to the TPT matrix. This episode shares with you 4 ways to attract customers specifically on the TPT platform! This is in the form of a matrix in that each of the strategies I share with you are high or low outcome and high or low prep!
PLEASE NOTE! This is not to say that one is worse than the other. Pick an attraction strategy that works best for you. This is just my opinion and my experience. Everyone might have a different outlook!
Here are my best tips that you'll find in this episode:
- why marketing on tpt is beneficial
- tips for each attraction strategy
- which attraction strategy has worked best for me
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Blogging is not dead, friends! It’s alive and thriving!
Even with the boom of podcasts, blogging is still a great way to drive traffic to your products, especially if you’re like me and you LOVE to write.
Decide on whether or not blogging is a great asset to your business and see what you can do to get started or listen for tips on how you could improve your blogging game!
Here are my best tips that you'll find in this episode:
- how to get started with a blog (it's easier than you think!)
- planning and batching content
- key elements of a great blog post
- ways to market your blog post
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Have you ever wondered what exactly is trending in design right now and how you can apply it to your TPT business? Maybe you're not the most confident in really knowing what's in and what's out design-wise?
In this episode, I'm sharing with you a couple of graphic design trends for 2023. I also share with you two coffee shops who utilize these graphic design trends in their branding and how it can be used in your teacher business. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in with me!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why it's important to stay current and relevant
- 2 graphic design trends for 2023
- Examples of how the trends look in a brand
- How you can apply the design trends to your TPT business
Resources and Links
Register for FREE Spring Fling 2023 - March 25-27
Upgrade to the All-Access Pass and get the Bonus Guide - 9 Graphic Design Trends
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
If you have to proofread and edit a hefty and large resource, it can feel daunting.
In this super short episode, I have a quick tip of how you can batch what you're creating and how to edit it. The process I use is really helpful and I'm able to catch most of my mistakes later down the pipeline. It also helps me easily see what is working and what needs to be changed during the product creation process.
Here are my best tips that you'll find in this episode:
- proofread along the way
- batch by like tasks
- take multiple looks at the same content
Resources and Links
Creating a Viral Worthy Resource - free guide
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
Okay, okay... I'm not the BEST person to talk to about social media. But that doesn't mean I don't have a few tricks up my sleeve!
This remix episode focuses on tips and strategies to create and market content for your social media accounts so that it matches your brand.
In this episode, you will learn:
- the true purpose of social media
- tips for using social media purposefully (through planning, using templates, and scheduling content)
- my best tips on showing up consistently on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
Resources and Links
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Are you a teacher working full-time in the classroom (and working on TPT or your teacher business hustle on the side), knowing that you're meant for something more? On the fence about whether or not to go all into your TPT business and leave the classroom?
I’m excited to introduce you to Amy Porterfield, host of top-rated podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, and a 9-to-5 escapee who built an 8-figure online business on her terms. Amy will share with you plenty of golden nuggets on giving your two weeks notice and taking that leap into being a full-time entrepreneur!
You can follow Amy on Instagram at @amyporterfield and visit her website at amyporterfield.com
In this episode, you will learn:
- the ah-ha moment Amy had when realizing her corporate career wasn't cutting it
- the first steps to creating an exit strategy into being a full-time TPT seller
- what boss traps are
- strategies for dealing with money anxiety
- how to turn a teacher business idea into a full-time online business
- Amy's big piece of business advice if she could go back in time
Resources and Links
Two Weeks Notice Book - Available Feb. 21st wherever you love to buy books!
Read Episode Show Notes and Watch the Video Interview!
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Have you started an email list yet?
An email list is a collection of names and email addresses who have given you permission to send updates and marketing materials through an email service provider (which we’ll talk about later).
Email lists are a completely different ballgame than Instagram or Facebook, but in a very good way. For one thing, YOU OWN your email list. You do not own Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.
In this episode, you will learn:
- why you should have an email list RIGHT NOW
- tips on deciding an email service provider
- best practices for creating a lead magnet
- ways to share your lead magnet to others
- nurturing your email list
Resources and Links
Convertkit Affiliate Link
Flodesk Link
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
This is the first bonus episode of 2023!
I asked Emily Bryant about tips regarding charging sales tax on your own website through WooCommerce and Shopify. Turns out - it's not as scary as you may think!
In this episode, you will learn:
- What nexus is
- 2 types of nexus (physical vs economical)
- How to keep track of nexus for physical and digital products
- Recommended tools to keep track of nexus for all states
Resources and Links
TaxJar
Avalara
The Sales Tax Roadmap
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Feeling intimidated by taxes or bookkeeping? It doesn't have to be scary! Our guest Emily Bryant knows the ins and outs of bookkeeping and the uniqueness of selling on TPT.
Emily has been in the Tax and Accounting Industry for 10 years and started her company, All About Accounting, in 2017. She is packed with knowledge and advice that can help you optimize your tax strategy and business bookkeeping. The best part? Her business works EXCLUSIVELY with the TPT Community!
In this episode, you will learn:
- the difference between a CPA and an enrolled agent
- what bookkeeping is and why it's important
- how bookkeeping can impact your taxes
- best practices for separating personal and business transactions
- new law updates regarding the 1099-K form and how it affects TPT sellers (beginning in the tax year 2023)
Resources and Links
Follow Emily on Instagram at @allaboutacctg
Tax Readiness Hot Sheet for Teacher Sellers <<
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Wondering how to adjust and tweak your resources so that they stand out in a lineup of similar products?
While we can't control everything about the TPT search algorithm, a little bit can go a long way.
This podcast episode will help you with tips on how to optimize your resources for maximum impact with 4 important (but surprisingly easy!) ways to stand out in the TPT search results.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- 4 common mistakes TPT sellers may make about listing resources on TPT
- 4 strategies to stand out in the search results and get more views on your resources
Resources and Links
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Are you looking to level up your product listings and marketing?
This podcast episode is all about how to take your product listings to the next level. Learn how your sales can improve with optimization and repurposing for marketing!
In this episode, you will learn about:
- 3 common misconceptions about product listings and marketing on TPT
- 4 tips to level up your product listings and marketing
Resources and Links
Book a service with me beginning April 2023! >> thesouthernteach.com/services
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Ready to level up your branding?
In order to create a successful business, you need to have a strong and unique brand. Your brand is what sets you apart from the competition and makes you memorable. It’s essential that you take the time to create a "signature" that represents your business well.
In this episode, you will learn:
- 3 common myths and misconceptions related to branding
- 3 tips to level up your branding in your teacher business
Resources and Links
Find out your brand style - take the free quiz!
Branding Your Teacher Business Workshop
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
If you're interested about service providers and how they help other teacher business owners, this is a must-listen! I have special guest Chloe Tascoff on the podcast to talk about all things hiring for your TPT business!
Chloe is a former teacher-turned-business-owner. She started out selling her resources on TpT and while doing so, accidentally slipped into video marketing for teacher authors! Chloe currently lives in Ohio with her two children, two dogs, and her husband.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Chloe's journey as a service provider
- The differences between a VA and a freelancer
- Misconceptions about a service provider
- How the hiring process typically looks like for most TPT sellers
- What TPT sellers should realistically expect when hiring a service provider
- Best practices for managing a project when hiring out
Resources and Links
Follow Chloe at @videomarketingtpt and chloe.tascoff
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Believe it or not, I wasn't always intending on also starting a service-based business in addition to having a TPT store. It just kind of happened that way (and it's turned out to be a great asset to my business overall!
This episode is perfect if you want to know the story - both the good and the bad - of what it was like to start a service-based business. If you're interested in also helping TPT sellers (or if you're curious to see what it's like behind the scenes), this is a great episode to listen to!
In this episode, you will learn about:
- How I got into the service-based business sphere
- My current feelings about being a service provider
- Tips on starting a service-based business (if you also want to help TPT sellers!)
Resources and Links
Book a service with me beginning April 2023! >> thesouthernteach.com/services
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
It's almost 2023! As we inch closer to the new year I wanted to take a moment and share with you my top 10 favorite podcast clips from 2022. It's been a great year, and I can't wait to see what else is in store in 2023!
Resources and Links
Episode Show Notes
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
If there's one thing I've learned as a seller on Teachers Pay Teachers, it's that you have to be constantly evolving and trying new things to scale your business. In August 2022, I had my biggest month yet on TPT, and here are three things I did to make it happen.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- 3 things that helped contribute to a month that knocked the socks off of previous months
- Tips and recommendations on optimizing your resources
Resources and Links
Your Data Playbook
Convertkit
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
If you're like me, you are always looking for ways to improve the marketing side of your TPT business, whether it's through improving your product listings or finding new and innovative ways to market yourself. So today I'm excited to introduce you to Jenzaia DiMartile and her wonderfully holistic approach to marketing your TPT business.
Jenzaia is an expert in all things social media and Facebook Ads, and she knows exactly how to help you reach your target audience. Her methods are tried and true, so if you're ready to take your business to the next level, this is a must-listen!
Follow Jenzaia on Instagram @heyitsjenzaia and learn more about her services at jenzaiadimartile.com
In this episode, you will learn about:
- What holistic marketing is
- The benefits of marketing holistically
- Some strategies on managing different platforms
- Signs to cut back/slow down on the marketing platforms used
- How Facebook ads can amplify your marketing strategy
Resources and Links
Market, Scale, Grow Podcast by Jenzaia DiMartile
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
As a teacher, you know how important it is to find the best resources for your classroom.
When you're shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers, it's essential to make sure your product listings are as effective as possible. Here are some tips to help make sure buyers can find your products and they get excited about what they see!
In this episode, you will learn:
- My TpT Journey
- 3 things to consider when revamping your store
- Product listing must-haves for product covers, thumbnails, previews, titles, and descriptions
Resources and Links
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Have you ever created a resource for Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) that you thought was great, only to have it flop? Maybe it just didn't get the attention you thought it would, or maybe people didn't seem to like it as much as you did. But then, out of nowhere, your resource goes viral and is being shared all over social media! What's going on? Why did this happen now?
It can be really exciting when one of your TPT resources suddenly becomes popular. But what makes a resource go viral, and why does it happen at certain times? In this episode, I'll share with you some examples and discuss some easy ways to increase the chances that your resources will be seen and shared by more people. So whether you're wondering why your resources haven't gone viral yet or are curious about how to make them trend even higher, this is a great short (but sweet) episode to listen to!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Two examples of resources that went viral in my TPT store the last year
- Tips to make your resources primed to be viral-worthy
Resources and Links
Grab the guide to plan and create a viral-worthy resource!
Watch my TPT Forward 2022 session on Viral-Worthy Resources!
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
As a TPT seller, it's important to manage your time well.
There are so many things to do - optimizing product listings, marketing, communicating with customers, creating new products - that it can be easy to feel overwhelmed.
A question I get often is, "How do you do it?!" I promise you, I'm less than perfect and can drop the ball at times (for good reason).
In this episode, you will learn:
- 3 ways I try to manage my time as a TPT seller and stay-at-home mom
- 3 tips on what to do if you're feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, and not creative
Resources and Links
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
When I first started selling on Teachers Pay Teachers, I was pretty clueless. It was my first time ever setting up an online store and I had no idea what I was doing.
Thankfully, there are so many amazing digital courses out there (both inside and outside of the TPT world) that can help you start and run your business like a pro!
After taking a few of these courses, my business flourished. In this episode, I'll share with you a couple of courses that helped me the most and explain how courses can benefit your own business.
In this episode, you will learn:
- My experience with digital courses as a consumer
- Why digital courses are beneficial
- Some tips and advice on buying a digital course
Resources and Links
The Product Listing Lab (open to enrollment for a limited time)!
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
If you're like me, you're always looking for ways to boost your TPT store sales.
Well, I've got a secret weapon that I want to share with you! It's something that I've been doing for over 2 years that has helped increase my sales exponentially - and it's helped me stand out among teachers and TPT sellers alike. Are you ready for it?
In this episode, you will learn:
- One design secret you MUST know as a TpT seller
- Two mistakes that I have personally gone through as a TpT seller
- Two Things to do RIGHT NOW to boost your TPT business!
Resources and Links
Branding Your Teacher Business Workshop
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
What's spookier than a ghost or a haunted hayride to a designer? A product or service that is not well-designed.
Have you ever taken a look at your storefront on TPT and shuddered? Maybe you cringe at how it doesn't go well together (but you just don't know what it's missing)?
Today we're going to change that - because believe it or not, if a potential buyer takes a look at a store that is not well-designed, there's a pretty low chance of converting them into customers.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The definition of well-designed
- What teachers and sellers look for in a TPT storefront
- Tips on SPICING UP your storefront (it's easier than you think)!
Resources and Links
The Spice Up Your Store Challenge for 2022 starts soon! Be sure to register and join the fun! >> thesouthernteach.com/tptchallenge
The Contract Shop Affiliate Link
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Digital resources in this day and age are a necessity.
With many students learning virtually due to the pandemic, TPT resources that don’t have the flexibility to be for both face-to-face and distance learning may end up hurting, rather than helping your sales.
What are you to do when all you have in your TPT store are printable resources? How can you convert these to digital without having to start completely from scratch?
Well my friend, this is where repurposing comes into play (and a little bit of tech know-how)!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Steps to create a digital resource in Google Slides after creating in PowerPoint
- Tips on using Easel through TPT
- A little shortcut that I like to use to easily flatten and secure my files (and upload to Google Slides!)
Don't forget the watch the tutorial video here to see an example in action!
Resources and Links
Register for the Spice Up Your Store Challenge >> thesouthernteach.com/tptchallenge
Get certified in TPT Easel
Flatpack by Bearwood Labs
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Social media videos and news stories can go viral - can TpT resources go viral too?
Absolutely!
Even if you're not looking to be the next best hit, I will share with you tips on what goes into planning out a resource that teachers and students LOVE!
In this episode, you will learn:
- The 5 steps in the product creation process
- Tips on how to determine your big idea
- Tips on how to align your new resource with standards and goals
Resources and Links
TPT Focused Success Course Affiliate Link
Learn how to plan and create a viral-worthy resource from start to finish - thesouthernteach.com/viralresource
TPT Session - Creating a Viral Worthy Resource
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- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
It can be hard to stand out when there are so many other teacher-authors selling similar resources as you. How does one stand out in a noisy online world?
Think about any other business outside of TPT. How do they do it?
I give you some tips on standing out and showing up for your audience, even when it may feel like no one is listening to you.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What a core differentiator is
- Why it's important to stand out with core differentiators
- 3 ways to stand out with core differentiators
Resources and Links
Take the Brand Style Quiz to find out which brand style is best for your TPT business!
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Sometimes it's so hard to do everything in your business - from product creation to updating resources, product listings, and marketing. There are only so many hours in the day!
Could a VA be the answer to your problems? The consensus is - it's complicated!
I received a really great question from a podcast listener about VAs. And the question was SO good, I decided to make a whole podcast episode of it!
In this episode, you will learn:
- What a VA is
- The difference between a VA and a freelancer who offers specialized services
- Ways to know if VAs are right for your business
- Tips for getting over the mindset of hiring a VA
- The process of hiring a VA
- What you can do while a VA is working on your project
Resources and Links
The Contract Shop Affiliate Link
TPT VA Finder Facebook Group
Upwork
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Episode Show Notes
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
This a bonus episode from the heart! I've been reading and listening to stories of sellers, both new and established, who have experienced both positive and negative effects of the recent TPT search algorithm changes. I share with you my thoughts on the matter, as well as 3 tips on what you can do.
Sometimes you gotta be real, and this is one of those episodes. Hope you're able to take something out of it!
Chat with me on Instagram on your thoughts and/or experience! @thesouthernteach.designs
It’s extremely important to capture the attention of a potential customer when selling resources on TPT.
Even more important is that potential customers can take a preview to see EXACTLY what they would be buying.
While printing out and taking photographs of your resource in action can help solve this problem, creating mockups of your products using stock photos is another great way to show off your resources if you don’t have the time or resources to print out and take pictures of everything.
In this episode, you will learn 6 tips to create mockups using stock photos!
Resources and Links
Katie Brockmeyer Mockups and Stock Photos
Canva
Pexels
The Sidekick Studio
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
It can be SO frustrating to see 3- and 4-star reviews on your prized TPT resources (or worse)! But believe it or not, taking in those reviews and listening to your customers can be a valuable learning experience.
TPT is our baby, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. And that's okay! Regardless, it's important to provide quality customer service.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What customer service is
- 3 things to keep in mind with your customers
- 2 ways to listen to your customers (whether good or bad)
Resources and Links
TPT Session - Creating a Viral Worthy Resource
The Contract Shop Affiliate Link
Submit a question for the CTP Q&A!
Episode Show Notes
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
One of my favorite shows to watch is the Great British Bake Off. In each episode, a set of amateur bakers are given three challenges based on that week's theme: a signature challenge, a technical challenge, and a show-stopper.
The themes each week vary; sometimes it's cake week, other times it's pastry week. I love a good analogy, so I'll be relating this addictive baking show to your TpT business! Let's do a quick overview of each one and what it stands for in the TpT world.
In this episode, you will learn:
- how branding, SEO/analytics, and product listings relate to one of my favorite shows (and a few tips from each one to think about)!
Resources and Links
Book Your VIP Product Listing Day!
TPT Store and Product Audits
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Episode Show Notes
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
You hear many other teacher-authors saying how important it is to stay current, relevant, and top of mind, but WHAT exactly are the trends to make this all happen?
For the first episode of Season 2, I give you 5 of the latest TPT trends for teacher sellers that you can implement in your resources and marketing strategy for your TPT store!
In this episode, you will learn:
- What a trend is
- Types of trends to be aware of in your TPT business
- 5 important trends happening in the last 6-12 months
- Tips on how to manage trends without feeling overwhelmed
Resources and Links
TPT Session - Creating a Viral Worthy Resource
Convertkit Affiliate Link - Free for up to 1,000 subscribers
Submit a question for the CTP Q&A!
Episode Show Notes
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach
- Website: thesouthernteach.com/designs
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
We've made it to the very last episode of Season 1! To commemorate this inaugural season, I want to share with you a variety of ways you can revise or refresh your TPT business (and yourself) this summer - or whenever you feel a reset is necessary!
Throughout the episode, I share with you some of my favorite episodes of the season that relate to each tip, as well as the top 5 most downloaded episodes that are a MUST to go back and listen to!
Thanks for tuning in to the show. I can't wait for another fun season in the fall!
In this episode, you will learn:
- 5 ways to maximize your summer in your TPT business/life
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Check out the show notes for all the links to the episodes mentioned!
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Are you ready to throw the towel and give up on Pinterest? Not just yet, my friend! What typically has worked in the past in our pinning strategies may have to shift to something new and trending in Pinterest - Idea Pins! Luckily, we have special guest Emilee Vales breaking it all down for us!
Former teacher turned Pinterest Marketing and Ads Strategist, Emilee thrives off of diving into her clients data and analytics to create personalized strategies that will ultimately turn their traffic into profit! When she's not obsessing over how she can take her clients further with their marketing strategies, or educating her students on how to take their business to the next level with Pinterest, she's chasing around two sweet little girls or spending time with her husband. After feeling called to be at home with her kids and leaving the teaching world, she can finally say she's living the work at home mom life that she thought was only in her dreams.
Follow Emilee on Instagram at @emilee.vales!
In this episode, you will learn:
- what idea pins are
- the latest updates Pinterest has made in regards to idea pins
- best practices in creating and using idea pins
- how to integrate idea pins in your Pinterest strategy
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Register for Emilee's Free Pinterest Masterclass!
Idea Pin Starter Kit
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Do you feel as though you're in a rut, wondering what product to create next? Or maybe you've run out of ideas on products to add to your TPT store. Try this exercise (workshop style) to help you find you next best product!
In this episode, you will learn:
- a step-by-step way to check what's selling
- how to brainstorm ideas for your next set of products
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
On the surface, it may seem as though logos, colors, and pictures are what makes up a brand. But this is just the tip of the iceberg!
Today we are going to dig deep into the backbone of your business - your brand values. We all have them - whether you realize it or not.
In this episode, you will learn:
- what a core brand value is
- why brand values are important
- benefits of having brand values in place
- how to create a brand value proposition
- 6 characteristics of strong brand values
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Reference/Source - Brand Folder
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
You see an email pop up in your inbox - "Get your store ready for the site-wide sale"! But other than to make sure your store is set to 20% off, how DO you get ready for a sale? What should teacher sellers focus on before, during, and after a sale? How do you market and let your audience know best?
In this episode, you will learn:
- common site-wide sales put on by TPT
- tips to spruce up your storefront
- optimizing listings before the sale
- the best time to post new products
- where to find social media graphics for the sale
- tips to join or host a TPT giveaway
- a solid email marketing campaign just for the sale
- what to do after the sale is over
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Have you ever wondered what goes into taking good photos of your resources? Do you REALLY need to have a fancy camera and all the bells and whistles required? Of course not!
If you are not able or not yet wanting to hire someone to take pictures of your resources, the good news is that you can DIY it! All you need is a phone, a window, and a few pages of your resource!
In this episode, you will learn:
- 5 key components of product photography
- 5 tips to get a well-lit and nicely edited photo of your resource
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
What's in a brand? What can we learn from them? Evidently - a lot!
Think about your favorite brands. What draws you to them? Why do you stick around? What makes you buy certain products from your favorite brands instead of other similar items?
Thinking about brands outside of the TpT world is a great way to takeaway lessons and tips to apply to your own Teachers pay Teachers store and business.
In this episode, you will learn:
- 4 of my favorite brands (and why I love them so much)!
- 4 lessons about branding that we can apply to our teacher seller brands
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Bailey Sarian - Murder, Mystery, and Makeup
Mommy Labor Nurse
Baby Frida/Mom Frida
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
It's not every day that I will go live to talk about product listings, but when I do, it's definitely one for the books (but I might be a little biased)!
I recently went live at a Virtual Weekend Retreat hosted by Misty Miller. I'm giving you some highlights into the session I presented and the Live Q&A I hosted! It was so hard cutting down this Q&A, but in this episode I share with you my very favorite parts.
In this episode, you will learn:
- an peek into my session at the Virtual Retreat
- my journey as a TPT seller
- how to choose brand colors in your store
- beat the blurry thumbnails (for PC and Mac users)
- tips for deciding on what resources to make next
- appealing to your ideal teacher customer
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Next Step Virtual Retreat 2022 - Watch the sessions and FB Live Replays!
How to Pick the Right Brand Colors for Your TPT Business
PC Users - Change PowerPoint Resolution Settings
PDF to JPG converter - HNET
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
What exactly do you need to write to your email list in order for subscribers to open your emails, click the links, and purchase your offers? Our guest Melissa, email marketing expert for teacherpreneurs, talks about tips for writing emails in this week's episode!
Melissa Seideman is a teacher and email marketing specialist. She is the face behind Not Another History Teacher and Not Another Virtual Assistant. You can learn more about email marketing and collaborate with teachers on her Email Marketing Facebook group.
In this episode, you will learn:
- what email marketing means
- Why is it important to be intentional with emails we send to our audience
- the biggest challenge teacher authors have when it comes to email marketing
- how teacher-authors can write email copy that drives traffic to TpT resources
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Are you a few months (or a few years) into your teacher business and already feeling burnt out? The emails, the product creation, the designs- it's enough to make you wish you could throw in the towel, especially when you're trying to find the time to make it all happen!
If it seems like you're trying your best to balance your full-time teaching job while trying to grow your TPT business - but it's not happening in the way you're hoping, this episode is a must to listen to!
In this episode, you will learn:
- what time management is
- the difference between effective vs efficient (and why we want both)
- 3 types of schedules to optimize your time
- steps to plan your work session
- tips to work efficiently and effectively while teaching full-time
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Ever wonder what stands out to potential buyers when they seek out resources on TpT? The key is a graphic design technique that you may or may not already know about - contrast!
How you use contrast can help catch attention and stop the scroll. That's what we are going to discuss in this week's episode!
In this episode, you will learn:
- What contrast is
- Adding contrast through color, shape, size, typography, and photos
- Tips to combine various types of contrast
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Instagram is constantly changing, and staying on top of trends and best practices is important to maximize your Teachergram account. If you're looking for tips on all of the above, Instagram expert Jamie Jasperson is here to chat!
Jamie of Basic Girl Teaches is a teacher and instructional designer. She helps teacher business owners establish their brands and connect with their customers on Instagram. You can follow her on Instagram at @basicgirlteaches and her website www.basicgirlteaches.com.
In this episode, you will learn:
- why Instagram a great place for teacher business owners
- the biggest challenge or mistake teacherpreneurs are making when it comes to their IG profile and feed
- which type of posts are best to grow a following
- tips on maximizing your IG profile and feed
Jamie has a free e-book called Teachergram 101. It's a guide to all the basics of Instagram and includes explanations about topics such as the Instagram algorithm and content types. There are also details about each content format (posts, stories, reels, and live videos) and suggested content ideas for each format. You can download the e-book at club.basicgirlteaches.com/teachergram101
Sign up here to register for the 2022 Spring Fling, a free event for teacher business owners March 19-21!
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Are you a teacher seller who isn't entirely sure what type of resources to create? Maybe you're not sure exactly what captures a potential customer's attention or what drives them to buy certain TPT products... and sidestep others.
You're in luck! This episode is a little close to home for me. I chat with my sister-in-law and fellow teacher Megan Hunt about what she looks for in a quality resource and listing.
Megan Hunt is a 1st grade teacher who lives and works in Magnolia, TX. She has 2 years under her belt and is all about SIMPLIFYING!
Megan shares tons of insights into teaching during the pandemic. She may even be your ideal teacher customer! This episode is a must-listen to for any TpT seller who wants to do some market research.
In this episode, you will learn:
- positives and struggles of being a teacher during the pandemic
- types of resources that stand out on TPT
- what teachers might look for when deciding which resources to buy
- the types of resources there could be more of to help support during this time
- the type of resources we should consider making less of
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
If you're like me, you love a good to-do list!
There's just something about a checklist that helps you feel organized and on track with getting to the finish line.
There's so much that goes into a product listing, and today I'm going to share with you info on alllll the things you need when you are about to officially list your product!
Use this checklist as you are entering information and uploading your files for your resource to make sure you have everything set and tied together!
Want the print version of the product listing checklist + more? Download the free Product Listing Toolkit!
https://www.thesouthernteach.com/freetoolkit
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Wanna know one of the top mistakes I see among TpT sellers when it comes to visual branding?
Not knowing the HEX codes (the EXACT hues) for their brand colors or using too many fonts!
But luckily, there's an easy fix to that! Cue - brand boards!
In this episode, you will learn:
- what a brand board is
- why brand boards are super important - especially if you are visible on multiple platforms
- 5 key elements that make up a brand board
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- Check out this blog post on picking the colors you need for your brand >> https://www.thesouthernteach.com/blog/brandcolors
- Coolors.co is one of my favorite tools to use when creating color palettes for my clients!
- If you're a Canva Pro user, you can upload colors, fonts, and logos in your account under the Brand Kit section. But if you're looking to create a brand board using all 5 elements I share with you today, then download this free Canva brand board template!
- Want to learn more than just the visual part of the brand? Check out the Branding Your Teacher Business Workshop >> thesouthernteach.com/workshop
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
How would it feel to know EXACTLY what goes into a lead magnet that makes your audience want to click that "Subscribe" button, download that freebie, and continue to stay on your email list and get to know you more?
In today's episode, we get talk about the process of how to create a powerful opt-in that targets potential customers.
In this episode you will learn:
- what a lead magnet is
- why a lead magnet is important
- different types of lead magnets
- how to know which lead magnet is right for your audience
- how to get people to opt-in your lead magnet
- how to know if your lead magnet is a hit...or a big flop
- what to do after someone opt-ins to your freebie
Links Mentioned in this Episode
- Smart and Simple Ways to Engage - thesouthernteach.com/freeguide
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Keyword research, plug-ins, and search engines - it's enough to make your head spin!
Luckily we have a special guest, Kristen Doyle, breaking it all down for us!
Kristen is a TPT seller, web designer, and the go-to SEO expert in the TPT world. She loves designing custom WordPress sites to help TPT sellers stand out in the crowd and coaching them on growing their passive income by using SEO strategies to drive more traffic to their stores.
In this episode, you will learn:
- what SEO is and why it's important for teacher business owners
- the biggest challenge and mistake teacher authors are making when it comes to SEO
- tips on how teacher-authors can utilize SEO to help their product listings
- ways to optimize blog or websites outside of Teachers pay Teachers
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
RankMath.com - Wordpress SEO Plug-in
seoforteacherauthors.com - SEO for Teacher Authors Course
Follow Kristen on her Website and Instagram
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
There is so much "behind-the-scenes" work in a business.
I'm going to give you a roundup of five of my favorite tools (in no particular order) that I want to share with you that I think are really great resources to use in your teacher business as well!
I go into detail sharing with you these 5 business tools and how I use them to keep myself organized, on track with my goals, and successful!
- Asana (Project Management)
- Convertkit (Email Marketing)
- Freepik (Icons/Graphics)
- Kajabi (All-in-One) - Affiliate link
- Loom (Video Recording)
Try out one of these teacher business tools! All of these tools that I shared with you have a free version or free trial that you can use. It’s absolutely worth it!
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
Kajabi-30 day free trial https://app.kajabi.com/r/qZN44WFL/t/vjajs4xv
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
You may have heard of the Enneagram the trending and fun (and scarily accurate) personality test. This episode is going into our teacher world with Enneagram for Teachers! I will be giving you some insights on your Enneagram type with a teacher twist on your strengths, weaknesses, and ways to be your best teacher self.
I wanted to create this episode as a spin off on one of my best-sellers - Enneagram for Big Kids (for grades 3-6)!
If you don’t know your Enneagram type already, you can go online to take a free Enneagram personality test (google search: free enneagram test). Personality Path https://personalitypath.com/free-enneagram-personality-test/ is free and requires no email!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Characteristics of each Enneagram type
- Teacher strengths, weaknesses, and best ways to be your teacher self
Be sure to take the quiz and find out your Enneagram type! Take note of the ways to be your best teacher self. The first step to being the best teacher you can be - even during a tough year - is to recognize your strengths and weaknesses.
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Being a teacherpreneur isn’t always puppies and roses. Sometimes you have to make some serious and hard decisions. The tough decisions can be ranging from something small (like changing your logo) to something huge (like cutting ties with another seller).
The big thing to know - TRUST YOUR GUT.
More times than not, your inkling or gut feeling is usually right (just like when we tell our students to go with their gut when between two answer choices on a test).
Most of the time, we don’t trust ourselves, which leads to being indecisive and even harder to make the decision.
With every decision you make, you won’t know if it’s a good or bad decision until later on. But at the very moment you make the decision, it is ALWAYS a good decision.
In this episode, you will learn:
- 3 tips on how to manage tough decisions
- 3 tough decisions I had to recently make in my own business
When you get to a tough decision in your business, pick one of the 3 tips to manage that tough decision. Ultimately, trust your gut.
Links Mentioned in the Episode
Facebook Group - Creative Ideas for Upper Elementary - https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativeideasforupperelementary
Learn more about VIP Product Listing Services for TPT Sellers - https://www.thesouthernteach.com/vip
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Is product creation feeling overwhelming for you? Or maybe the systems you currently are using aren’t quite up to shape, and it’s taking you much longer to upload finished resources?
In the last couple of years as an active seller in my TPT business, I have been able to add in dozens of quality resources in my store - all while teaching full-time. Wanna know how?
I’d love to share with you my process of creating resources! You can snag some ideas from this episode and make it your own, or use the process yourself!
In this episode, you will learn:
- Questions to ask yourself when you are in the planning stages
- My recommendation as you outline what your resource will look like
- Tips as you create your resource on your device
- When it's the best time to revise and edit (and when it's not)
- Steps to prepare your resource to be uploaded on TPT
Try some or all of this process with your next resource. Start with one resource at the time and then depending on your speed, you can add on and batch similar resources together!
Links Mentioned in this Episode
Bearwood Labs - Flat Pack
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
I don't know about you, but there's just something about the new year where you can have a fresh start, and a clean slate! It's a brand new year, with so much to look forward to.
Setting goals for your TPT store is just as important if you want to continue to grow your store. As TPT sellers, it’s simply not a good strategy to upload a bunch of resources and add colors and product covers with no rhyme or reason. You must have a set strategy and plan. But more importantly, you need to have goals.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What a SMART goal is
- A description of each part of the SMART goal formula
- An example of what the SMART goal formula could look like in your business
I encourage you to set yourself up for success in the new year! Determine 1 thing you want to improve in your TPT store - branding, product creation, product listings, marketing, etc. Create a SMART goal (or multiple goals) for what you want to accomplish this year. You've got this!
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
It can be hard to know how to share your resources outside of the Teachers pay Teachers platform - especially when we as teachers have a background in education and NOT marketing! Which platform is best for marketing your TPT business to drive potential customers into your TPT store?
In this episode, we will talk about 4 common types of online marketing (that entrepreneurs use throughout many niches - not just in the education world!) and discuss how to know which ones may be best to use for your business. We'll dip our feet in and talk about the benefits of each type of online marketing.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why social media marketing is a great piece of short-form content for those who love to connect and get creative
- Why to utilize email marketing if you love to write and provide value to your audience
- Why content marketing is a great way to increase organic search traffic and conversions for resources in your store
- Why ads are for you if you want to reach your target audience and bring awareness to your store
- Three steps to decide which of the four platforms will be best for you and your business
The brand new masterclass Glow Up Your Store: Four Strategies Every Teacher Author Should Be Using to Boost TPT Store Sales is happening now! In this masterclass, I share with you several ways to boost store sales through branding, product listings, and marketing so that you are working smarter, not harder. You can sign up for free and reserve your spot at https://www.thesouthernteach.com/masterclass.
If you're eager to learn a step-by-step framework on showcasing your resources through product listings, enroll in The Product Listing Lab at https://www.thesouthernteach.com/enroll
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Are you a TPT seller wondering if you are REALLY ready to market your TPT store on other platforms?
Maybe you've done a little dabbling here and there in email or Instagram, but you'd like to find out if it's something to focus on - or maybe you need to stick to product creation or revising your resources and listings.
Let's do this quiz style! Get out a piece of paper or open up the Notes app on your phone. Follow along and listen until the end to hear your quiz results!
If you took the quiz and got....
- Mostly As - You're probably not ready to commit to marketing outside of Teachers pay Teachers just yet - and that's totally okay! Focus on creating resources and growing your TPT store.
- Mostly Bs - You’re getting close to being ready! Continue to focus on product creation and revising your resources and product listings. Consider starting small with an Instagram account, TikTok account, or Facebook page.
- Mostly Cs - You’re ready to market and may even be ready to expand your marketing to other platforms! Focus on revising your top marketable resources and use your influence to market with a blog, Instagram account, or even run ads to your store.
The brand new masterclass Glow Up Your Store: Four Strategies Every Teacher Author Should Be Using to Boost TPT Store Sales is happening soon! In this masterclass, I share with you several ways to boost store sales through branding, product listings, and marketing so that you are working smarter, not harder. You can sign up for free and reserve your spot at https://www.thesouthernteach.com/masterclass.
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
There’s nothing to listing a product - right? We can just upload our PDF file, add some images on a square template, make sure we add the title somewhere, and voila!
Not so fast, teacher friend! There may be more than meets the eye.
So, what exactly goes into updating your product listings? Is it a lot of work?
The short answer is yes, listing a product does take some careful planning and calculation. It takes more strategy than you may think.
Today we are going to dive deep into something super important: the product cover. More specifically, I’m going to talk to you today about how you can choose the perfect product cover template for your TPT store.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How product covers can make or break a sale (it's very important to stand out with this part of a product listing!)
- Six steps to creating a high-converting product cover template for your TPT store
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- https://www.thesouthernteach.com/blog/productcovermistakes
- https://www.thesouthernteach.com/sneakpeek
Is it possible to make money on TPT - even with a small following? Take it from me, someone who earned their first 4 figure month with less than 200 TPT followers and less than 1,000 followers on social media - you absolutely can make money with a small following! This episode is for you if you're ready to hear some hard truths that I had to grapple with and overcome - which you may be able to relate to! I am also going to share with you some secrets to grow your following on TPT and get a little extra cash and some extra cha-chings in your pocket without needing to have hundreds or thousands of followers.
In this episode, you will learn:
Seven hard truths that no one may tell you about having a TPT store (but I will!) How to host a giveaway without putting in a ton of money in the pot Tips to join a like-minded Facebook group in order to share about your business How to create a time-sensitive email marketing campaign to promote your resources A little-known way to boost views and sales (right on the TPT platform!) Tips to check that your products are optimized for the TPT search engine How to think in the minds of potential customers when it comes to creating a visually-appealing and inviting storefront
Links Mentioned in the Episode https://www.thesouthernteach.com/blog/emailmarketing https://www.thesouthernteach.com/blog/seotitlesontpt https://www.thesouthernteach.com/sneakpeek
Let's connect!
TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten Website: thesouthernteach.com Instagram: @thesouthernteach Facebook: The Southern Teach Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Maybe you're a teacher who has been on Teachers pay Teachers buying resources, maybe you're a brand new TPT seller, or maybe you’ve been selling on TPT for a while. It seems like some stores are top notch and do everything right, while making tons of money in the process.
Will you ever be like that? Would it be worth the time and effort? When will you be making the ton of money that people keep raving about?
One of my favorite things is listening to other teacher sellers and their journey from being a classroom teacher to a teacherpreneur. I love hearing about where they started. Because guess what? Everybody’s journey is different. We all make mistakes, and it's motivating to hear from others!
Today's episode is pretty special because I want to take the time to to share with you my story about TPT, in depth, which has NEVER been done before!
In this episode, you will learn:
- How I found Teachers pay Teachers as a student teacher on 2013
- Reasons why my initial resources were not the best (or best-looking)
- Why I was not an active seller for several years
- The spark that made me take TPT and my store seriously
- How much I made in the span of 7 years vs how much I made after I became an active seller
No one starts off perfect. We don’t all upload a resource and make hundreds of dollars right off the bat without ever changing anything about the product ever again.
As a TPT seller, you constantly want to see what people want, what they need, create more of it, change the look, change the price - all to stay current and relevant.
What if I kept that chevron?
I may have taken the very long road to the first milestone, but things happen for a reason, and it’s exactly where I need to be!
Want to have all 10 steps + extra resources and additional tips with each step? Grab the free Getting Started with TPT guide for teachers at thesouthernteach.com/getstarted
If you are already a TPT seller, maybe you’re hearing this episode and would love to take another look at what you need to do to revise and refresh your store - without starting completely from scratch.
I will be hosting a LIVE Spice Up Your Store challenge starting November 29th! You can register for free at thesouthernteach.com/freechallenge.
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Are you a teacher who has been been on the fence about starting a Teachers pay Teachers store? Maybe you would love to sell resources and make a little extra money in the process. But how in the world do you get started? My friend, this episode is a must to listen to!
There is no right or wrong way to start a TPT store. Take it from me (and many other sellers out there), each TPT journey is different. It's all about starting in the first place! If you're looking for a way to earn a little extra cash just by putting up resources, this could be the side hustle for you!
In this episode, you will learn:
- How I started selling on Teachers pay Teachers in 2013
- Knowing what you want to sell (and how to choose what to make a resource about)
- Tips to decide on a store name
- The best place to create your logo and TPT resources (that you already may have on your computer!)
- How to find all those cute fonts and clipart on a budget
- Suggestions to list and publish your free and paid product
- Ways to spread the word about your new TPT store!
Want to have all 10 steps + extra resources and additional tips with each step? Grab the free Getting Started with TPT guide for teachers at thesouthernteach.com/getstarted
If you are already a TPT seller, maybe you’re hearing this episode and would love to take another look at what you need to do to revise and refresh your store - without starting completely from scratch.
I will be hosting a LIVE Spice Up Your Store challenge starting November 29th! You can register for free at thesouthernteach.com/freechallenge.
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Are you a TPT seller looking for ways to brand your store (or your business)? This episode is just for you!
I’m super passionate about how branding is so important for teachers who open a store and sell resources on Teachers pay Teachers. But branding is so much more than a logo and banner and colors. It’s important to draw people in with your brand style - but you also want them to stick around! This is where the messaging magic happens.
I share with you a special pre-recorded training from the Spring Fling 2021 conference all about the steps to having a memorable brand for your TPT store.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What branding is (and is not)
- 4 reasons why branding is so important in a business
- How to have a serve-first mindset
- Ways to be specific on who you serve
- Strategies to be authentic to your audience
Are you ready to stop relying on the visuals to get your TPT store out there, and start incorporating a whole brand identity with a set plan! You can learn more at thesouthernteach.com/workshop .
Let's connect!
- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
- Facebook: The Southern Teach
- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Have you ever felt that you’re just not up to par with all those teachers on social media? They seem to always be doing everything right and are picture perfect?
Not all is what it seems.
I’ve been teaching for 8 years and I still would not consider myself a perfect teacher. Sometimes I teach at my seat. Sometimes I am late picking up my students from lunch.
Can you relate?
Today I’m sharing with you 4 big mistakes I’ve made as a teacher, and what I’ve learned from these mistakes. I always strive to be my best and these are some mistakes that I’ve really grown from as an educator and has shaped how I teach today.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why working smarter and not harder is the best course of action as a teacher
- How to not worry about (or fight) the little things with your students
- Not to take things too personally (and what to do instead)
- Ways to put yourself first as a teacher
Embrace the fact that mistakes will be made as a teacher. It’s all part of the process of being your best teacher self. And don’t compare to what you see on social media, friend. It’s not worth the energy.
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Is it just me or is it exhausting to be a teacher this year?
Maybe you've felt like the demands and expectations are much too high, students are falling behind, or that you're constantly setting aside your needs before others. It feels like you're taking a one-way trip straight to to teacher burnout.
Teaching wasn't supposed to be this way.
In today's episode, I want to acknowledge and address those feelings that you may have been thinking over the past couple of years (and how they are completely and totally valid).
In this episode, you will learn:
- What teacher burnout is and how to recognize the signs of burnout
- How focusing on your true hobbies and passions are important
- Why prioritizing yourself is a must if you are teaching this year (and every year)
- How to let things go (despite running out of time)
- Finding positive support from other colleagues and teachers
- What to do if the burnout is affecting you more than you can handle
- My experience with burnout during the pandemic
Burnout is real. But there are strategies to help alleviate or lessen those feelings. There may not be a one-size-fits-all solution, and we may not be sure when the feelings will go away. But it's still worth the fight.
Grab the Time Management Strategies for the Elementary Classsroom resource
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Grading can be a b - sometimes... ya feel me? It feels like a constant cycle that will pile up if you don't take some time to knock it out. Even worse? Trying to track down multiple classes full of students who are missing assignments or need retakes. Are you feeling this way? I’ve found just a few grading hacks that I plan on sharing with you in today's episode that have helped me out and making it less of a daunting task. I still don’t like it, but now it’s much more tolerable!
In this episode, you will learn:
Why it's important not to grade everything that gets turned in How you can pick what to grade in an assignment The "grading a page at a time" trick Developing autonomy in students by having them grade (and taking their word on it!)
Try to implement one of these hacks and see how using one could cut down some time in your grading workload!
Links Mentioned in This Episode Hello Algebra Templates Done-For-You Digital Mystery Picture Bundle
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Are you a month or two into the school year and already feeling burnt out? The grading, the demands, the protocols - it's enough to make you wish you could fast forward to winter break!
The pressure of the school year is an all too familiar feeling for many teachers, especially during the pandemic (unfortunately). If it seems like you're working overtime and leaving little room for things you actually enjoy doing outside of work, this episode is a must to listen to.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why it's okay to say no
- How to prioritize your tasks at work and at home
- An easy hack that you can help you manage time (right now!)
- Ways to give yourself boundaries - and grace
- Positive and negative effects of balancing your work-life schedule
- How I used to balance my teaching and home life (hint: it was practically non-existent) and how I've used the strategies to help me today
Give yourself a chance to really reflect and think about how you are utilizing your time at work and at home! After all - your health and your happiness is important than any job. Give yourself that time and balance!
Connect with me - screenshot this on your phone and upload/tag me @thesouthernteach of your biggest aha moment from this episode (or any episode!)
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What fonts go well together? Which fonts should I avoid? Have you ever scratched your head about which fonts are best to use for your classroom or TPT resources? You're not alone. Font pairing takes practice and a little extra time to get right. In this episode, I am sharing with you some typography and font pairing tips. These ideas I share with you are perfect if you're wanting to creating a parent form to send home, permission slips, TPT resources, or anything else you are creating for your classroom and business. These tips are taken from outside of the teacher world (from the graphic design world)!
In this episode, you will learn:
What typography is (and how it is more common than you think!) The 3 types of fonts that are used How you should go about choosing a font Easy font pairing tips that you can tweak and implement as soon as you're in front of a computer How you can find cute and fun fonts for your classroom and for your Teachers pay Teacher business
I've been font obsessed since childhood, and have definitely upped my game considerably (my 5th grade fonts of choice were Kristen ITC and Ravie). I hope this episode gives you some clarity on how you can pair fonts for the right occasion and audience!
Links Mentioned in this Episode
Google Fonts TPT Fonts FREE Product Listing Toolkit
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Do you feel like you need years of teaching or TPT experience to be considered a "teacher leader"? If you have some great ideas that you've been itching to share with others, but not sure where to start, this is definitely the episode for you!
I'm giving you three ways on how you can be a teacher leader for your colleagues at school or your audience on Teachers pay Teachers. Even if you are in your third year of teaching or are just starting (or thinking about starting) a TPT store. This episode will give you some reasons why you don't have to have decades of experience to inspire and help other educators.
In this episode, you will learn:
- My initial hesitancy of establishing myself as a business to sell TPT resources (and much more)
- Dealing with the ever-present imposter syndrome
- The best thing to do if you have an idea that will benefit many other teachers
- Ways to be a listener more than talk
- Advice on putting yourself out there in the online space
You don’t have to have years of teaching experience or have been on TPT for years with hundreds of resources uploaded to be a teacher leader. All you need to have is creative ideas, knowledge of what you want to share, and the willingness and ability to support your colleagues and audience in a way that is positive and helpful!
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Chapter book read-alouds are my favorite part of the day! Even though I am teaching math and science this year, I still find ways to weave in chapter books during my day. Today I'm sharing with you my favorite read-alouds that are enjoyed by teachers and students alike!
In the episode, you will learn:
- My Top 10 Chapter Book Recommendations for Grades 3-5
- A brief synopsis of each one (don't worry, there are no spoilers!)
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- Each Kindness Book Companion
- Creature Features Book Companion
- The Name Jar Book Companion
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Ever heard of the popular Enneagram test? It's a great way for people to discover their main personality type. Did you know that you can utilize the Enneagram in the elementary classroom too?
Conducting an Enneagram test is a great way for students to assess their personality type and be more self-aware of their basic wants, worries, and best ways to learn.
In the episode, you will learn:
- The 9 types of students - based on the 9 Enneagram types
- Steps on how students can discover their own Enneagram type
- Simple ideas to discuss and reflect on Enneagram types
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- Enneagram for Primary Kids
- Enneagram for Big Kids
- The Teacher's Guide to Student Personality Types
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
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The teachergram world can sometimes feel like a double-edged sword. In some ways, you can find a TON of creative ideas to implement in your classroom or strategies for marketing in your business. But in other ways, you can feel like you're not doing enough and that you aren't good enough.
Cue the comparison trap.
Even with the best intentions, you can't help but compare pictures, activities, followers, likes, and comments. Know that you're not alone.
In the episode, you will learn:
- Why comparing in the teachergram space can be harmful rather than helpful
- 4 mindset blocks as a teacher or teacher-seller on Instagram and ways to shift your thinking
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- Brand Style Quiz
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
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Starting off right each day is not only beneficial for the students, but the teachers as well. It never feels good to be rushed and frazzled as students come in each day roaming around the classroom or unsure of what to do when they arrive. That's where morning routines come in!
In the episode, you will learn:
- Why morning routines are key to a successful start to the day
- 5 ways to make morning routines manageable for you and your students
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
- Free Classroom Community Podcast Series
- Digital Morning Slides
- Classroom Jobs for Students During the Pandemic
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- TPT Store: The Southern Teach by Kirsten
- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
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Have you heard of TPT Forward? It's an annual conferences for premium TpT teacher-authors with tons of insight for creating resources, marketing, productivity, and so much more. I had the opportunity to be a session presenter at this year's annual conference (TPT Forward 2021) and BOY, was it an amazing experience! As I listened to as many sessions as possible, there were some big takeaways that stood out to me overall... and I want to share them with you, fellow teacherpreneur!
In the episode, you will learn 4 of my biggest takeaways:
Find your inner voice Do what works for you Stay current and relevant It's just only the beginning
Helpful Resources:
Check out my TPT session - New Year New You: Redesigning Your Store For Maximum Impact Check out more TPT sessions here!
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Starting the school year off right with a positive first impression is key. You want your students to be excited that you are their teacher! A student is more likely to look forward to the year ahead and stay engaged when they feel that their teacher likes them and wants to get to know them more.
Over my 8 years of teaching, it has been very clear to me that students AND parents need to start with a good first impression of you.
In the episode, you will learn:
- 6 key ways to establish student engagement at the beginning of the year
- Ways you can continue student engagement throughout the entire year
Helpful Resources:
- Smart and Simple Ways to Engage Guide
- Free Classroom Community Podcast Series
Let's connect!
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- Website: thesouthernteach.com
- Instagram: @thesouthernteach
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- Blog: The Southern Teach Blog
Well, here we are! I am so excited to kick off this brand-new podcast with you. In this week's episode of The Creative Teacher Podcast, the focus is all about what it means to be a creative teacher, whether you are a full-time classroom teacher or you are a teacherpreneur and sell resources on TPT. Creative teaching has become important in shaping the learning experiences of students. Remember the days when we sat in rows, did drills, and worked in textbooks? Teachers are moving away from direct instruction and rote-memorization activities and are thinking of newer and more innovative ways to teach and engage students.
In the episode, you will learn:
A perspective on what makes a person creative Assumptions and misconceptions of teachers and their level of creativity 6 ways teachers can foster their creativity
Links mentioned in this episode:
Human Motivation, 3rd ed. - Robert E. Franken
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Hey there! Welcome to the official trailer of The Creative Teacher Podcast, AKA Episode 0! I'm so excited to be starting this podcast for teachers and teacher sellers and am so glad you're able to join me on this journey.
My name is Kirsten, and I'm a full-time classroom teacher, toddler mama, and part-time business owner. I started a blog in 2020 and begin sharing my ideas for teachers in the classroom and switched to all things design and branding for TPT sellers. This podcast will cover all of the above!
In this short and sweet episode, I share with you:
- My experience as an elementary teacher and how I got started with a teacher business on Teachers pay Teachers
- What to expect (and not expect) from The Creative Teacher Podcast
- My ultimate goal for you and my big reason for creating this podcast
Make sure to stay connected so you don't miss out on creative ideas for your classroom and/or for your teacher business. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, and if you're loving what you hear, feel free to leave 5-star review!
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