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School Counseling Simplified Podcast
230. Start the New Year Off Organized!
In today’s episode, we’re diving into organization and productivity tips for school counselors—straight from Module 2 of the Stress-Free Counseling course! These strategies are designed to help you establish new systems, maximize your productivity, and increase your impact with students. Whether it’s tracking your caseload, color-coding your calendar, or keeping your notes organized, these practical tips will help streamline your work as a school counselor. Some topics covered in this episode are: How to use Google Sheets to organize your caseload with customizable features like color coding and asterisk indicators. Tips for color-coding your cal...
2025-01-07
12 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
228. Best of SCS: How to Teach Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
This December, we’re celebrating the season with some of the best episodes of School Counseling Simplified! Today, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes all about different ways we can teach unhealthy vs. healthy relationships. The new year is coming sooner than we think and then soon after it will be February! February is full of exciting opportunities for school counselors, from National School Counseling Week to Valentine’s Day! It’s also the perfect time to teach students about healthy relationships and friendships. Many students may not have examples of positive relationships in their liv...
2024-12-24
13 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
227. Best of SCS: How to Be a Trauma Informed Counselor with Joyce Harduvel
This December, we’re celebrating the season with some of the best episodes of School Counseling Simplified! Today, we’re revisiting an insightful conversation with Joyce Harduvel, a licensed clinical social worker and certified school social work specialist. Joyce brings her wealth of experience from working with students of all ages in Chicago Public Schools to share practical trauma-informed practices for school counselors. She discusses how trauma impacts students' ability to learn, provides strategies for addressing pushback from teachers and parents, and offers actionable advice for supporting students who have experienced trauma in meaningful ways. Some topics cove...
2024-12-17
41 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
226. Best of SCS: Mindset Shifts for School Counselors with Chrissy Nichols
This December, we’re bringing you the best of School Counseling Simplified as a holiday treat! In today’s throwback episode, we revisit a fan-favorite conversation from 2023 with Chrissy Nichols, a life coach for educators. If you’re feeling burned out or overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Chrissy shares simple yet powerful mindset shifts designed to help school teachers and counselors reduce stress, rediscover their passion for their work, and create more balance in their lives. Drawing from her experience as a teacher in public and international schools, Chrissy offers actionable advice to help “the helpers” prioritize their well-being...
2024-12-10
37 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
222. Use Data to Work with Your Admin
In this episode of School Counseling Simplified, I am sharing practical strategies for supporting and building rapport with school administrators. As a key stakeholder group, administrators play a crucial role in the success of a school counseling program. I am outlinging four (plus one bonus) strategies that counselors can use to effectively collaborate with their administrative team, including conducting needs assessments, utilizing data-driven check-ins, discussing school-wide initiatives, and engaging in big picture planning. By implementing these approaches, school counselors can strengthen their relationships with administrators and ensure their programs are aligned with the school's overall goals and priorities.
2024-11-12
07 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
221. How to Support and Build Rapport with Teachers
This episode of School Counseling Simplified is all about building strong relationships with teachers. I am sharing four practical strategies that school counselors can use to collaborate more effectively with the teachers in their building. From conducting needs assessments to offering supplemental lessons and organizing fun staff activities, I'm providing you with a roadmap for strengthening those crucial counselor-teacher partnerships. Some highlights from this episode: The Importance of a needs assessment to understand what teachers are struggling with and how you can best support them. Offering "as-needed" counseling lessons on specific topics is a great...
2024-11-05
08 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
220. Empowering Students to Be Upstanders
October is Bullying prevention month. I couldn't let the month get past without touching on the importance of teaching students to be "upstanders" as a key bullying prevention strategy. I am introducing the concept of an upstander as someone who witnesses bullying and intervenes to stop it, in contrast to a bystander who does nothing.We will discuss the benefits of empowering students to be upstanders, including preventing future bullying, supporting targets, and reducing bullying-related anxiety and depression. I will also touch on several teaching strategies for introducing the upstander concept, such as traditional lessons, interactive games, and digital...
2024-10-29
09 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
219. TBT: Create Counseling Games with Halloween Candy Buckets
Halloween is just around the corner, and I know you are looking for fun and engaging ways to incorporate the season into your lessons and activities. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 creative ways you can use Halloween candy buckets to liven up your counseling sessions. From identifying and changing negative thoughts to practicing self-regulation, these activities are sure to get your students excited and eager to participate. Grab your pumpkin-shaped buckets and get ready for some spooky counseling fun! Some things covered in this episode are: Using candy buckets to sort n...
2024-10-22
12 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
218. Small Group Planning Start to Finish (Part II)
It's Part 2 of the Small Group Planning podcast episodes. Today I am diving into the planning and implementation of small group counseling. If you didn't catch Part I, I covered the logistics of getting small groups started, but now we will focus on the curriculum development, group structure, and data collection involved in running effective small counseling groups. Some highlights from this episode: Importance of standards-aligned small group curriculum planning Using pre and post-assessments to collect data and determine student progress Essential components of an engaging small group structure (feel...
2024-10-15
13 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
Small Group Planning Start to Finish (Part I)
In this episode of School Counseling Simplified,I am diving deep into the topic of small group counseling. As a small group enthusiast, I'm sharing my expertise on the benefits of small group work and provides a step-by-step guide for school counselors on how to effectively plan and implement small groups from start to finish. This episode is packed with practical tips and strategies to take the stress out of small group planning. Some Highlighted from this episode: The two main reasons Rachel loves facilitating small groups: efficiency in seeing more students in less time, and the...
2024-10-08
13 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
216. Implement Schoolwide Classroom Calm Down Corners
In today's episode, I am talking on the importance of creating a classroom calming corner - a designated safe space for students to manage their emotions. I'll be discussing the benefits of calming corners for teachers, counselors, and students, as well as practical steps for setting them up effectively. I'll also touch on how to handle potential pushback from teachers and strategies for implementing a school-wide approach to this valuable tool. Some highlights from this episode include: Identifying Calming corners as a toolkit to help students self-regulate and manage their emotions rather than a punishment ...
2024-10-01
13 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
215. Scheduling Class Lessons for the Entire School Year
In this episode, I am discussing strategies for scheduling class lessons for the entire school year. I'm breaking down the benefits of batch work and encouraging you all to plan lessons in advance to save time and reduce stress. We are going to dive into some digital tools like Google Sheets and Airtable that can be used to create checklists and track the status of scheduled lessons. Some topics covered: How to schedule class lessons for the entire school year using batch work so you can significantly improve efficiency and organization. Using Google Sheets to create a si...
2024-09-24
15 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
213. Game Changing Tools for Scheduling Class Lessons
In this episode, host I am sharing game-changing tools for scheduling class lessons as a school counselor. I'm covering three main tech tools - Google Sheets, Calendly, and Google Calendar - that can streamline the scheduling process. The key highlights include: Using Google Sheets to have teachers sign up for available class lesson times, allowing them to take ownership of the scheduling. Utilizing Calendly, a free scheduling app that makes it easy for teachers to book appointments for lessons. Leveraging Google Calendar to create recurring calendar invites with reminders once lesson...
2024-09-10
23 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
212. Figure out the Process of Scheduling Class Lessons
In this episode, I am sharing my 3-step process for effectively scheduling class lessons at your school. Learn how to determine the location, setup, and frequency of your classroom lessons to feel prepared and deliver engaging counseling sessions. I know how overwhelming this can be whether you are brand new or a seasoned veteran, but I have nailed down a process so you don't have to recreate the wheel. This process will help you feel prepared and ready to deliver effective counseling lessons. Some highlights I cover are: Join my FREE TRAINING Engaging Ind...
2024-09-03
09 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
209. Back to School Todos for School Counselors
In today's episode, I am talking all about the several back-to-school activities and strategies for school counselors to implement at the start of the new school year. So many different ideas you can implement in your program. Some highlights covered are: Create a caseload spreadsheet to stay organized and track students receiving counseling services Maintain a counseling log to document dates, duration, and activities for each student session Conduct needs assessments with teachers and parents to identify key areas of focus for the school year Make referral forms widely available to e...
2024-08-13
14 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
206. How to Use Neuro-Affirming Practices in School Counseling with Brandon Gernux
In today's episode of the School Counseling Simplified podcast I interview Brandon Gernux, a school counselor who advocates for embracing neurodiversity in schools. Brandon discusses practical strategies for creating inclusive and sensory-friendly environments to support all students, including adjusting lighting and sounds, using visual timers, and collaborating with teachers. Brandon I. Gernux (he/they) is an Elementary School Counselor in Santa Ana and serves on the CASC Social Justice, Equity, and Anti-Racism Committee, is a leader of the ASCA Elementary School Counselor Affinity Group, and is a recipient of the 2024 Orange County School Counselor of the Year...
2024-07-23
27 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
205. How to Collaborate with Special Ed and Gen Ed Teachers with Ashely Lutz
In today's episode, I chat with Ashley Lutz. who shares strategies and advice for school counselors on working with special education students and collaborating with special education teachers. Ashley has been working in Special Education for 12 years. She was a middle school self-contained teacher for 7 years working with students with intellectual disabilities and did 4 years as a special education inclusion teacher in an elementary setting. In 2022, she switched roles to be an Early Childhood Special Education teacher (ECSE). Outside of the classroom, Ashley is married with 3 kids; an 8 year old and 6 year old twins. When she is n...
2024-07-16
16 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
204. Getting a Plan for Your Class Lessons with Bradford Goodridge
In Today's episode I chat with Bradford Goodridge,an elementary school counselor in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He discusses his approach to comprehensive school counseling lessons, including his "paws" program that aligns with his school's lion mascot. He shares tips for creating lessons from scratch, integrating school values, and supporting students through self-referral groups. Some topics covered in this episode are: Bradford's background in education and his transition to becoming an elementary school counselor. The "paws" program he developed to provide structured, instructional lessons for students to share their thoughts and feelings. His...
2024-07-09
21 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
203. Lean Into Change and Embrace Equity with Jocelynn Hubbard
In this episode, Jocelyn Hubbard shares strategies for creating equitable learning spaces for students. Jocelyn discusses the importance of defining equity, getting to know students beyond surface-level information, and co-creating learning experiences with students. Jocelynn Hubbard helps teachers spark joy during the learning experience by creating an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment for ALL their students. She is the founder and managing director of Custom Teaching Solutions, LLC and host of The Culture-Centered Classroom podcast. She has 16+ years of experience in education as an educator, speaker, professional development creator and facilitator. Driven by a passion t...
2024-07-02
32 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
202. A Schoolwide Approach to SEL with Lindsey Jannaman
In this episode I welcome Lindsay Jannaman, Director of SEL Content at Quaver Ed, discussing strategies for embedding social-emotional learning school-wide with the support of teachers, parents, and administrators. Lindsey has 12 years of experience as a school counselor and teaching vocal/general music at the elementary and middle school levels. Lindsey has been with QuaverEd for 6 years and has been foundational in the development and writing of QuaverReady’s elementary school program. Lindsey holds a B.M. in Vocal/General Music Education, M.Ed. in Professional School Counseling, and her Ed.S. in Educational, School, an...
2024-06-25
26 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
201. Using Play Therapy in School Counseling with Patti Sutherland
In today's episode, I chat with Patti Sutherland and discuss the benefits of incorporating play therapy in school counseling programs, emphasizing its accessibility and effectiveness in addressing trauma and loss in children. Patti has a Masters in Social Work and has been a social worker for over 30 years. She has worked with children in women's shelter's, family violence programs, schools and spent 12 years in private practice. She is a Certified Play therapist with The Canadian Association of Play Therapy. She enjoys providing training for educators in the area of developmental trauma in the classroom and...
2024-06-18
25 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
200. Executive Functioning Strategies for School Counselors with Sarah Lovell
In today's episode I am chatting with Executive Function and ADHD coach Sarah Lovell about practical strategies school counselors can use to improve their own executive functioning skills and help students. Sarah Lovell (she/her) is an executive function & ADHD coach for ambitious professionals, college students, creatives, and perfectionists. With a background as a Master’s level social worker, Sarah believes self-care & self-talk are the foundation of everything we do (including executive functioning!). She’s spent 10 years helping clients overcome procrastination, burnout, time blindness, and overwhelm. She loves helping clients notice their self-talk, shift their minds...
2024-06-11
34 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
199. Supporting Students in a Crisis with Joyce Harduvel
In Today's episode I am welcoming back Joyce Harduvel, (who will also be at this year's IMPACT Summer Summit), to give her insight on supporting students in Crisis. Joyce is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified school social work specialist. After seven years in the field of school social work working with students from preschool to high school, she is pivoting to provide school-based clinicians with the resources, community, and training that they need to support their students. Recognizing that most of what she used on a daily basis as a school social worker she...
2024-06-04
23 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
198. Rock the interview with this advice!
In this episode, I'm covering all things counselor interviews. Remember when you were interviewing for counseling positions or maybe you're interviewing right now? I know that it was an emotional roller coaster preparing, interviewing and dealing with rejection. It took me quite a few interviews before landing my dream job. That's why I love to talk about this! AND I decided to tag in some help! Thank you to everyone who submitted their advice! Listen in to hear us eloborate on these pieces of advice: Research the school - Look up demographics, mission, g...
2024-05-28
21 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
197. Supporting Parents Using an SEL Summer Toolkit
In today's episode, I am sharing all my strategies to help school counselors to tie up loose ends at the end of the school year and support students' mental health over the summer months. Some Highlights: Implementing Termination strategies for school counseling groups Creating an End-of-year report and data wall for advocating counselor role Getting summer support plans in place with community resources How to make Summer SEL toolkits for parents to support students Some fun ideas for summer SEL toolkit with activities for families ...
2024-05-21
25 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
196. Interview Dos and Don'ts with Lauren Tingle
In Today's episode I chat with Lauren Tingle. We are diving into all things school counselor interviews. The do's don'ts, interview preparation and our experiences, we will be sharing advice and tips for common scenarios we have seen! Lauren is a former high school counselor turned content creator and curriculum writer. She is the high school counseling hype girl behind Counselor Clique helping other high school counselors energize and breathe life into their programs through creative and engaging counseling resources. She’s also the host of the podcast “High School Counseling Conversations” and also runs a membe...
2024-05-14
46 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
195. A day in the life of school counselor and author Malisa Hepner
In today's episode I chat with Malisa Hepner, an elementary school counselor and published children's book author. She discusses her background and strategies for building relationships with students and staff. She also shares tips for wrapping up the school year. Here are some things we covered: How Malisa supports students and staff through intentional relationship-building and acts of kindness to boost morale. Malisa emphasizes the importance of proactive tier 1 instruction and teaching common SEL skills to teachers. Advocating for her role while maintaining boundaries and providing summer crisis resources for students....
2024-05-07
29 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
194. Approaching Anxiety with a Collaborative and Trauma-Informed Lens with Courtney Bennett
In today's episode we discuss anxiety strategies for school counselors with expert Courtney Bennett. Courtney is a passionate school counselor and mom of three. She loves to learn, so you will most often find her with a book in hand. She has spent the last several years studying about anxiety, trauma, and executive functioning and enjoys the challenge of putting this expertise to the test with real kids.. Courtney shares personal experience with anxiety and strategies for managing it with students. Strategies include externalizing worries, naming emotions, and reframing mindsets about stress. Listen in for...
2024-04-30
25 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
193. Exploring expressive arts therapy and the importance of tier one interventions with Casey O'Brien Martin
On today's episode, we explored a variety of strategies for managing student anxiety with special guest Casey O’Brien Martin. Casey shared her wealth of experience working as both an art therapist and school counselor. Casey O’Brien Martin is a Mom of two boys and a mini schnuazer named Hurley. She is the author of the book Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide for Teaching Kids Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques. She works as a school adjustment counselor in Massachusetts and runs Whole Child Counseling. She is also a licensed mental health counselor, a registered nurse, and...
2024-04-23
27 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
192. Using Mindfulness As An Anxiety AND Executive Functioning Strategy
In this episode of School Counseling Simplified, your host, Rachel, shares powerful mindfulness strategies for managing student anxiety and executive functioning. Here are some highlights: Mindfulness activates the prefrontal cortex and cingulate cortex, areas of the brain linked to attention, executive functions, and learning. A study found students who practiced mindfulness improved their executive functioning skills like behavioral regulation. Rachel demonstrated mindful breathing exercises like dragon breath and flower breath for elementary students. Guided meditations can help students become aware of sounds in mindfulness session two. Increasing sensory awareness through 5-4-3-2-1 grounding Li...
2024-04-16
17 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
191. Setting Boundaries, Therapy Dogs, and More Ways to Beat Anxiety with Laura Filtness
In today's episode, I chat with Laura Filtness about anxiety strategies. Laura talks through the importance of setting professional boundaries and using therapy dogs in counseling programs. We discuss practical applications for managing anxiety in students and school counselors, including mindful moments, expanding the window of tolerance, and using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. Laura also shares her passion for using picture books in counseling and her involvement in mentoring new counselors. Laura is a school counselor with more than 15 years of experience. In 2017, she was honored with the title of Elementary Tennessee School Counselor of the Year...
2024-04-09
35 min
School Counseling Simplified Podcast
190. CBT Anxiety Strategies with Jessica Leinen
Anxiety remains our focus this week as we have gotten such an overwhleming response and need to continue to cover this topic. Today, Jessica, from Counseling Adventures, joins the conversation to share valuable insights and practical strategies for addressing anxiety among students. Drawing from her 10 years of experience, Jessica offers tips for parents, teachers, and fellow counselors, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing different types of anxiety in the school setting. Gain a deeper understanding of common anxiety triggers among middle schoolers and learn effective techniques, including cognitive-behavioral approaches and relaxation exercises, to support students in coping with t...
2024-04-02
32 min
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Maximizing Productivity During the Summer
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2020-06-02
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2020-05-26
00 min
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How to Find Your Niche
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2020-05-19
00 min
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Listener Q&As
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/12/20 Episode 130: Listener Q&As In today's episode, Megan and I answer your listener Q&As! We discuss everything from how to tell your co-workers about TpT, when to invest in courses and clipart, and how to engage and grow followers on Instagram. Stock Image Sites: Unsplash Canva Adobe Stock Deposit Photos Pixabay Connect with Megan on social media: TpT Store Website / Blog Instagram Facebook Pinterest Connect with...
2020-05-12
00 min
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How to Create and Run a Successful Mastermind
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2020-05-05
00 min
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Digital Deep Dive
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00 min
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2020-04-21
00 min
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2020-04-14
00 min
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2020-04-07
00 min
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2020-03-31
00 min
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2020-03-24
00 min
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Time management as a full-time educator and entrepreneur
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2020-03-17
00 min
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How to Batch Schedule Everything
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2020-03-10
00 min
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2020-03-03
00 min
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Listener Q&As
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2020-02-25
00 min
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All About Video Pins
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2020-02-18
00 min
Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Email Marketing: Automations Deep Dive
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 2/11/20 Episode 117: Email Marketing: Automations Deep Dive In today's episode, I interview Devon from Teach with Fergy about how he creates a customized experience for his email subscribers by using automations. Sponsor: Elite Pinning Course Devon’s Free Mini-Email Training https://teachwithfergy.com/email Episode 37 with Devon Episode 49 with Devon GlockApps Giphy.com Mailchimp Coschedule Headline Analyzer UTM Code Builder Convertkit Wooco...
2020-02-11
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
All About Email Marketing
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 2/4/20 Episode 116: All About Email Marketing In today's episode, Kristina and I chat all about list building and email marketing. Sponsor: Elite Pinning Course Convertkit Jodi and Susan’s Less Stress Success Connect with Kristina on social media: TpT Store Website / Blog Facebook Instagram Pinterest Connect with Rachel on social media: Elite Edupreneurs Website / Blog Elite Edupreneurs...
2020-02-04
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
What to start and stop doing this year
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 1/28/20 Episode 115: What to start and stop doing this year In today's episode, Megan and I chat about what we are starting and stopping in the new year! Sponsor: Elite Pinning Course Episode 111 with Megan Smartbio Smartloop Insight Timer Kate Ahl’s episode on the Go Getter’s Podcast Connect with Megan on social media: TpT Store Website / Blog Instagram Facebook Pin...
2020-01-28
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
2020 Goal Setting + Best of 2019
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 1/21/20 Episode 114: 2020 Goal Setting + Best of 2019 In today's episode, Kristina and I chat about our 2020 goals and our favorites from 2019. Sponsor: Elite Pinning Course Smartbio Smarterqueue Buffer Survey Monkey Books: Girl Stop Apologizing Building a Story Brand You are a Badass You are a Badass at Making Money Tailwind Trello Atomic Habits Episode - Online Marketing Made Easy Convertkit Flodesk Con...
2020-01-21
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Season 4 Intro
In today's episode, I share the podcast's vision for 2020. Connect with Rachel on social media: Elite Edupreneurs Website / Blog Elite Edupreneurs Instagram Elite Eduprenerus Facebook Elite Edupreneurs Facebook Group Elite Pinning Course TpT Store Bright Futures Counseling Website / Blog Bright Futures Counseling Facebook Bright Futures Counseling Instagram Bright Futures Counseling Pinterest Bright Futures Counseling Twitter Bright Futures Counseling YouTube If you are enjoying Elite Edupreneurs please subscribe and leave us...
2020-01-14
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Jenny Knappen Berger - Art with Jenny K
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 10/1/19 Episode 112: Jenny Knappenberger - Art with Jenny K Today I interview Jenny from Art with Jenny K. Jenny shares how she went from being a dance and art teacher to a full-time entrepreneur, why every cha-thing equals 30 kids and how the TpT journey is like The Wizard of Oz. We also discuss the benefits of creating product lines, suggestive selling on FaceBook, and what it’s like to be your own boss! Elite Pinning Course
2019-10-01
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Megan Polk - Miss P’s Style
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 9/24/19 Episode 111: Megan Polk - Miss P’s Style Today I chat with Megan from Miss P’s Style. Megan shares how video pins changed her Pinterest life, why she loves testing and experimenting in marketing, and how she gained 20k Instagram followers so far in 2019! We also discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations to maintain quality of life and to avoid burnout. Elite Pinning Course Tailwind The Stellar Teacher Co...
2019-09-24
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Susan Jones - Susan Jones Teaching
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 9/17/19 Episode 110: Susan Jones - Susan Jones Teaching Today I interview Susan from Susan Jones Teaching. Susan shares how she thinks backward when it comes to her email list, how she uses her mindset for time management, and why she hates marketing and social media. We also discuss her new membership site, why she started filming Youtube videos, and her Less Stress Success conference for edupreneurs. Elite Pinning Course Asana Later
2019-09-17
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Michelle Ferre - Pocketful of Primary
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 9/10/19 Episode 109: Michelle Ferre - Pocketful of Primary Today I interview Michelle from Pocketful of Primary. Michelle shares how she became a Youtube sensation by posting consistently and authentically, how to use goal-setting to combat overwhelm, and how she uses power lists and templates to save time. Elite Pinning Course Trello Amy Porterfield Smartphone Marketing School Google Calendar Google Tas...
2019-09-10
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Andrew Bengel - The Ad Viking
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 8/27/19 Episode 108: Andrew Bengel - The Ad Viking Today I chat with Andrew from The Ad Viking. Andy shares how he used Facebook ads to take his wife, Jen Bengel’s business to the next level. We discuss using ads to grow your email list, tips for text overlay, creating lookalike audiences, and how to write effective copy. We also discuss why Facebook ads are limitless and how to seize the moment. Elite Pinning Course The A...
2019-08-27
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Carissa and Charlotte - Team TpT
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 8/20/19 Episode 107: Carissa and Charlotte - Team TpT Today I am thrilled to announce that Team TpT is on the podcast! I interview Carissa and Charlotte about all things ClassFund, including how it will benefit sellers, how it differs from TpT for Schools, and how we can best promote this exciting new feature. Elite Pinning Course TpT ClassFund Forum: TpT ClassFund Connect with Rachel on social media:
2019-08-20
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Noelle Pickering - Maneuvering The Middle
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 8/6/19 Episode 106: Noelle Pickering - Maneuvering The Middle Today I chat with Noelle from Maneuvering The Middle. Noelle shares how she uses systems to manage her time, how she finds inspiration outside of the education world, and how slow steady growth leads to success. We also discuss strategies for preventing overwhelm depending on which stage of your business you are in. Elite Pinning Course Slack Asana Emily...
2019-08-06
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Renee Dooley - The Teacher Bag
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/30/19 Episode 105: Renee Dooley - The Teacher Bag Today I chat with Renee from The Teacher Bag. Renee shares how she uses QR codes and Google Forms in her resources, how she created a membership site, and the importance of avoiding comparison. We also discuss how most sellers underutilize using UTM codes and tracking data. Elite Pinning Course UTM Codes WooCommerce Kajabi Colorst...
2019-07-30
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Dr. Erica Colon - Nitty Gritty Science
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/23/19 Episode 104: Dr. Erica Colon - Nitty Gritty Science Today I chat with Erica from Nitty Gritty Science. Erica shares advertising tips, how to build a customer base with an email list, and how she reaches more schools by selling on her own site. We also discuss the importance of prioritizing content creation and creating engaging resources with students in mind. Elite Pinning Course Google Toolbox Freshy Sites ...
2019-07-23
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Stacey Ogden - Side Hustle Teachers
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/16/19 Episode 103: Stacey Ogden - Side Hustle Teachers Today I interview Stacey from Side Hustle Teachers. Stacey is a teacher, blogger, and coach who helps teachers find their side hustle. Stacey shares how she has successfully monetized her blog through ad and affiliate income without having a TpT store! We discuss how to build multiple streams of income, why she prefers a lifestyle blog, and how to build a personal brand alongside your TpT store. Elite Pinning Course Re...
2019-07-16
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Susan Elorza - School Bells N Whistles
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/9/19 Episode 102: Susan Elorza - School Bells N Whistles Today I chat with Susan from School Bells n Whistles. Susan shares how an unexpected change led her to start her own business, how to increase reach on facebook pages and groups, and how she using freebies from her big products as previews. We also discuss the power of tailwind tribes and why she loves outsourcing to save time. Elite Pinning Course TpT Forums ...
2019-07-09
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Scheduling and Batching Roundtable with Becky Morales
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/5/19 Episode 101.5: Scheduling and Batching Roundtable with Becky Morales Remember on episode 92 we had our scheduling and batching round table? Well, I have one more audio clip I want to share from past guest Becky Morales on how she uses scheduling and batching to increase productivity. You can find Becky’s original interview in episode 55. Elite Pinning Course TpT Conference Austin Language Latte Podcast Connect with Becky on social media: ...
2019-07-05
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Luke Rosa - Students of History
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 7/2/19 Episode 101: Luke Rosa - Students of History Today I chat with Luke from Students of History. Luke has over 650 products in his store and a successful subscription site! Luke shares the key components of quality resources, how he’s updating his products for back to school season, and how to keep a balance of marketing and content creation to avoid burnout. We also discuss how to analyze at Pinterest data, his Twitter strategy, and the benefits of being a teacher leader....
2019-07-02
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Gabrielle Dixon - Teaching Special Thinkers
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 6/25/19 Episode 100: Gabrielle Dixon - Teaching Special Thinkers Today I chat with Gabrielle from Teaching Special Thinkers. Gabrielle shares how she uses blog templates to streamline blogging, the importance of utilizing free content, and why the first product she ever made is her best seller! We also discuss the power of Instagram stories and video previews and how marketing on her blog and Pinterest has helped her have her best year yet! Elite Pinning Course S...
2019-06-25
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Julie Bochese - Common Core Kingdom
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 6/18/19 Episode 99: Julie Bochese - Common Core Kingdom Today I chat with Julie from Common Core Kingdom. Julie shares how Common Core led her to start her own business, why she loves project management tools, and why she had 70 promoted pins at once! We also discuss how VA’s can help scale your business and how she’s found success by scheduling reasonable deadlines and asking for help. Elite Pinning Course Erin Cobb’s Episode
2019-06-18
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Jen Bradshaw - Teacher Karma
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 6/11/19 Episode 98: Jen Bradshaw - Teacher Karma Today I chat with Jen from Teacher Karma. Jen shares how she tracks data, why Canva is her favorite, and her plans to help fellow teacher authors this summer. We also discuss the power of Pinterest and keywords. Elite Pinning Course Tailwind Canva Evernote Empower Book Top 10 Teacher Summer Reads ...
2019-06-11
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Jennifer Debrosse - Positively Learning
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 6/4/19 Episode 97: Jennifer Debrosse - Positively Learning Today I chat with Jennifer from positively learning. Jennifer shares how she turned her stress-relieving hobby into a successful business, why she batches by product line not task, and how she changed her marketing mindset to better serve her audience. We also discuss Facebook advertising with warm audiences, how blogging is a slow game, and why you should focus on SEO this summer! Elite Pinning Course Hello Bar...
2019-06-04
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Elite Pinning
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/28/19 Episode 96: Elite Pinning The Elite Pinning course has launched! In today’s episode, I share all the exciting details about my new Pinterest course designed specifically for Teachers Pay Teachers sellers and edupreneurs. Elite Pinning Course 10 Pinterest Tips for Edupreneurs Freebie Episode 93 - My Gamechanger: Pinterest Connect with Rachel on social media: Elite Edupreneurs Website / Blog Elite Edupreneurs Instagram Elite E...
2019-05-28
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Kristina Harrill - Sweet for Kindergarten
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/21/19 Episode 95: Kristina Harrill - Sweet for Kindergarten Today I interview Kristina Harrill from Sweet for Kindergarten. Believe it or not, we are discussing back to school! Well, more specifically what you can do now in May and all summer to prepare your business for back to school season. Kristina shares how she created a batch scheduling system that works for her, how she uses brand ambassadors to update old products, and how she created the habit of weekly blogging. Kristina has s...
2019-05-21
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Listener Takeaways
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/14/19 Episode 94: Listener Takeaways Today I share takeaways from our listeners to celebrate our two year podcast anniversary! Recommended Listening: Laura Santos - Core Inspiration Kerry Tracy - Feel Good Teaching Rebecca Joiner - It’s Not Rocket Science Casey Patch - Little Lifelong Learners Kayse Morris - Teaching on Less Michelle Vasilesca - Mrs. V’s Chickadees Guests: Mrs. Cap’s C...
2019-05-14
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
All About Pinterest
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 5/7/19 Episode 93: All About Pinterest Today I share how Pinterest has been a gamechanger for my business. I share my Pinterest journey, how I create pins using Canva, how I schedule pins using Tailwind, and other tips for driving traffic using Pinterest. 10 Pinterest Tips for Edupreneurs PDF Canva Tailwind Free Trial Simple Pin Podcast Episode 16 with Kate Ahl TpT URL...
2019-05-07
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Aileen, Kerry, Hallie, and Gretchen
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 4/30/19 Episode 92: Aileen, Kerry, Hallie, and Gretchen Today's roundtable episode features previous guests who share their tips for scheduling and batching! The Elite Planner Connect with Aileen on social media: TpT Store Website / Blog Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Youtube Podcast Connect with Kerry on social media: TpT Store Web...
2019-04-30
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Laura Santos - Core Inspiration
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 4/16/19 Episode 91: Laura Santos - Core Inspiration Today I chat with Laura Santos from Core Inspiration. Laura shares how writing powerful blog posts has been a gamechanger in her business including how to be intentional with writing and imagery, how your blog builds the know, like, trust factor, and how to maximize SEO on your blog and store. We also discuss why organic reach isn’t dead and how to balance being in the classroom fulltime. Deanna Jump News A...
2019-04-16
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Carly and Adam - Carly and Adam
Today I interview Carly and Adam from Carly and Adam. They share how collaborating as a couple has been a gamechanger in their business as well as creating sales funnels from free courses and hosting a local mastermind! Carly and Adam also share how they batch schedule, prioritize product creation, and have a primary and secondary marketing plan. The Elite Planner Ecamm MailChimp Misty Miller’s Episode and FB Group Hello Fresh Ring Light ...
2019-04-09
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Michelle and Courtney
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 4/2/19 Episode 89: Michelle and Courtney Today's roundtable episode features previous guests who share their tips for organization! The Elite Planner Connect with Michelle on social media: TpT Store Website / Blog Facebook Instagram Pinterest Connect with Courtney on social media: TpT Store Website / Blog Instagram Facebook Pinterest ...
2019-04-02
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Danielle Hall - Nouvelle ELA
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 3/26/19 Episode 88: Danielle Hall - Nouvelle ELA Today I interview Danielle Hall from Nouvelle ELA. Danielle shares how hosting a podcast has been a game changer for her business, how TpT provided her with consistency and a network while moving, and how to value your work. We also discuss the benefits of staying super niche and how to capitalize on unique ideas by offering a commercial license. The Elite Planner YA Café Podcast
2019-03-26
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Rachael Baethge - Texas Speech Mom
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 3/19/19 Episode 87: Rachael Baethge - Texas Speech Mom Today I chat with Rachael Baethge from Texas Speech Mom. Rachel shares how Instagram has been a gamechanger to her business including how to sell a lifestyle instead of a product, how to maximize your first impression, and the power of planting a seed. We also discuss healthy vs. unhealthy comparison and how to focus on the buyers instead of other sellers. The Elite Planner Linktree...
2019-03-19
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Sarah Gardner - Sarah Gardner Teaching
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 3/12/19 Episode 86: Sarah Gardner - Sarah Gardner Teaching Today I chat with Sarah Gardner from Sarah Gardner Teaching. Sarah shares how the 80/20 principle changed her marketing strategy and has been a gamechanger for her business. We also discuss finding our identity as eduprenerus and how to separate our content brain from design brain when creating products. The Elite Planner Preview App Social Squares TpT U
2019-03-12
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Ashleigh, Joshua, Jessica, and Hayley
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 3/5/19 Episode 85: Ashleigh, Joshua, Jessica, and Hayley Today's roundtable episode features previous guests who share their tips for product creation! The Elite Planner Connect with Ashleigh on social media: TpT Store Website / Blog Facebook Instagram Pinterest Connect with Joshua on social media: TpT Store Website / Blog Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Yo...
2019-03-05
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Meghan Mathis - Fun Fresh Ideas
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 2/26/19 Episode 84: Meghan Mathis - Fun Fresh Ideas Today I interview Meghan Mathis from Fun Fresh Ideas. Meghan shares how looking at current trends in and outside of education has been a game changer for her business. She also shares how to figure out your customer avatar, how guest posting can expand your credibility, and tips for struggling with comparison. The Elite Planner Blogger Wordpress Buzzfeed
2019-02-26
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Alyssa Shanahan - Simply Special Ed
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 2/19/19 Episode 83: Alyssa Shanahan - Simply Special Ed Today I chat with Alyssa Shanahan from Simply Special Ed. Alyssa shares how her email list and free resource library have been game changers in growing her business, how she uses automation and outsourcing to be more efficient, and how she manages to write blog posts and create videos for every single product she has. 30 Day Social Media Challenge The Elite Planner Tail...
2019-02-19
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Tanya Yero - Tanya Yero Teaching
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 2/12/19 Episode 82: Tanya Yero - Tanya Yero Teaching In today’s episode, I interview Tanya Yero from Tanya Yero Teaching. This is the first episode in our game changer series. Tanya shares how mega-batching has been a game changer in growing her business, how she wrote 30 blog posts in one month, and how her success started by almost exclusively focusing on product creation. We also discuss how to find the balance with setting challenging yet attainable goals, and why intention is her wor...
2019-02-12
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Lori Vines - Conversations in Literacy
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 2/5/19 Episode 81: Lori Vines - Conversations in Literacy Today I chat with Lori from Conversations in Literacy. Lori shares how her mindset shifted her hobby to a business, how she uses sticky notes to make her to-do list more manageable, and how she uses an accountability partner for goal setting. We also discuss the importance of building an email list and helpful Wordpress plugins. 30 Day Social Media Challenge The Elite Planner Er...
2019-02-05
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Hillary Kiser - Hillary’s Teaching Adventures
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 1/22/19 Episode 80: Hillary Kiser - Hillary’s Teaching Adventures Today I chat with Hillary from Hillary’s Teaching Adventures. Hillary shares how she took the leap to full time, how she asks teachers what they need before creating resources, and why she only blogs when she has something meaningful to say. We also discuss the importance of nurturing and promoting existing products and why she’s obsessed with goal setting. 30 Day Social Media Challenge The Elite P...
2019-01-22
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Cassie Smith - Thrifty in Third Grade
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 1/15/19 Episode 79: Cassie Smith In today’s episode, I interview Cassie Smith from thrifty in third grade. Cassie shares Facebook ad tips, list building strategies, and how she finds success by setting both short and long term goals. 30 Day Social Media Challenge The Elite Planner Recur Post Online Marketing Made Easy - Amy Porterfield Podcast Devon’s Episode on FB Advertising - Episode 49...
2019-01-15
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Martina Bex - The Comprehensible Classroom
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 1/8/19 Episode 78: Martina Bex Today I interview Martina Bex from The Comprehensible Classroom. Martina shares how she spends almost 100% of her time on content creation while outsourcing marketing, why we need to create what buyers need instead of what they may want, and how to set SMART, data-driven goals with a baseline. We also discuss how she is developing an app and the importance of coming from a place of contribution and knowing your mission. 30 Day Social Media Ch...
2019-01-08
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Jessica Meyer - The Literacy Loft
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 12/18/18 Episode 77: Jessica Meyer - The Literacy Loft Today I chat with Jessica from The Literacy Loft. Jessica shares how she launched a successful membership site, why she prefers using a series structure, and why she treats her email list like a mini blog. We also discuss how consistency leads to growth, how she maintains balance, and why “yes” is not the answer for everything. The Elite Planner Stand Out Brand Camp Re...
2018-12-18
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Ep. 76: Misty Miller - Little Room Under the Stairs
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 12/11/18 Episode 76: Misty Miller - Little Room Under the Stairs Today I interview Misty Miller from Little Room Under the Stairs. You may recognize Misty as she provides several services for TpT sellers. Misty shares how creating a few products while recovering from Melanoma surgery launched her TpT business, how she uses power hours to effectively manage her time, and the importance of learning to let go. The Elite Planner TpT Seller Resources ...
2018-12-11
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Karen Krogg - Pedi Speechie
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 12/4/18 Episode 75: Karen Krogg - Pedi Speechie Today I chat with Karen from Pedi Speechie. Karen shares how she switches her Instagram strategy to grow her following, how she maintains balance while working as a full-time SLP and doing TpT, and how she learned from her mistake of trying to do it all when it comes to social media. The Elite Planner Apps: Planoly Phonto Storage Plus ...
2018-12-04
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Maribel Sheehan - Learning in Wonderland
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 11/27/18 Episode 74: Maribel Sheehan - Learning in Wonderland Today I chat with Maribel from learning in wonderland. Maribel has an inspiring story on how TpT reignited her passion for teaching and helped her family recover from the recession! She also shares how she went from not even having a Facebook page to having over 150k Instagram followers, how to be true to yourself on Instagram, and how she finds balance as a self-proclaimed “workaholic”. The Elite Planner
2018-11-27
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Melissa Finch - Autism Adventures
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 11/13/18 Episode 73: Melissa Finch - Autism Adventures In today’s episode I interview Melissa from Autism Adventures. Melissa shares how she schedules everything, why she credits her blog for her loyal fan base, and how she stays motivated by goal setting. We also discuss the importance of taking time to find your brand and being authentic. Melissa is a top seller and she even blogged everyday for two years! Trello Smarterqueue Later...
2018-11-13
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Farrah Henley - Mrs. Shipley’s Clasroom
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 11/6/18 Episode 72: Farrah Henley - Mrs. Shipley’s Clasroom Today I chat with Farrah from Mrs. Shipley’s Classroom. Farrah shares her variety of career experiences including serving in the army and attending law school, how she travels full time and creates everything on her iPad, and how she increased her sales from $500 a month to 5 figures by using facebook ads. We discuss the importance of being your own cheerleader, establishing good work from home habits, and what happens when you switch your...
2018-11-06
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Jessica Ivey - Ideas by Jivey
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 10/30/18 Episode 71: Jessica Ivey - Ideas by Jivey In today's episode I interview Jessica from Ideas by Jivey. Jessica shares her self-care journey, how she went from 80 hr work weeks to finding balance and saying no, and how to set deadlines to stay motivated. We also discuss the importance of professional development, staying current on educational trends, and Facebook marketing tips! Deal from our Sponsor: teachwithfergy.com/eliteblogging Tailwind F...
2018-10-30
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Michaela Lawrence - Especially Education
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 10/23/18 Episode 70: Michaela Lawrence - Especially Education In today's episode I interview Michaela from Especially Education. Michaela shares how she got almost 100k Instagram followers by keeping it real, how she collaborates with her family, and how she uses guest bloggers to enhance her blog. We also discuss the freedom of going full time, why she almost gave up, and how to find your brand and voice. Deal from our Sponsor: teachwithfergy.com/eliteblogging Mar...
2018-10-23
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Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs
Productivity Series Recap
Show Notes & Links Elite Edupreneurs: Empowering Educators to Become Entrepreneurs 3/13/18 Episode 41: Productivity Series Recap In today's episode I recap my takeaways from the productivity series. The Best Productivity Apps for Edupreneurs and TpT Sellers Blog Post Rachel’s Travel Blog Tailwind Shelly Rees’ Course - TpT Focused Success Connect with Rachel on social media: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bright-Futures-Counseling https://www.brightfutures-counseling.com/ https...
2018-03-13
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