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The Terrific TeacherpreneurDiversifying Beyond TpT: What Are Your Options?On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss ways to diversify your business beyond TPT. Expanding your income streams is a smart move for the long-term health of your business, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming.In this episode, I cover:How to determine when it’s the right time to expand your income streamsHow to expand your reach and further support teachersWays to gain income aside from selling teacher resourcesHow to sell your products on other marketplacesInsights for my experience selling my products with WooCommerceWhy I love offering coursesDive...2025-04-0823 minThe Terrific TeacherpreneurMy Story: A Glimpse Into My 3rd And 4th Years As A TPT SellerOn this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I get into all the details of my 3rd and 4th years selling on TPT. We often get caught up in others’ instant success stories. My trajectory has been far from that, and you may be interested to hear what I’ve learned from it.In this episode, I discuss:A recap of my first two years on TPTWhat I earned in my 3rd and 4th years selling on TPTWhat fueled my growth mostHow my store changed when I left the classroomWhat I would do differently if I coul...2024-11-0523 minThe Terrific TeacherpreneurHere’s Why Buyers Aren’t Purchasing Your TPT ResourcesIn this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss why buyers aren’t purchasing your TPT resources. We all know that product listings hold a lot of weight, and there are aspects of a listing that can turn buyers away. This episode is full of advice and opinions from other sellers based on their personal buying experiences, making it a must listen!In this episode, I share:Why you should steer clear of deceptive marketingHow to lose buyers through your description Why you may unintentionally mislead buyers with your page countWhat matters in a previ...2024-10-2227 minThe Terrific TeacherpreneurTips For TPT Thumbnails: A Visual Way To Increase Your SalesIn this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share my best advice for thumbnails that drive sales. It’s no secret that thumbnails matter, but I have some strong opinions on them. Buckle up for my passionate rant about what goes into a strong visual thumbnail. In this episode, I discuss:Why you must prioritize top of the funnel listing componentsHow to ensure your thumbnail is true visual marketingWhy you shouldn’t stray from product photographyHow your preview view number can inform your strategyThis episode may have offered you some tough love, but don...2024-09-0421 minThe Terrific TeacherpreneurOn My Mind Lately: Motivation And Words Of Wisdom To Help Grow Your TpT StoreIn this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share a motivation dump straight from my notes app to your ears. This episode is full of words of wisdom and thought provoking stories to help you focus on what maters and move your store forward. In this episode, I share:Why quality products may fall flat and how to set them up for successWhy you shouldn’t directly compare another seller’s success to your ownHow recognizing your own weaknesses can help you improve your TPT storeWhy putting weight in other people’s success stories can do mo...2024-07-2318 minThe Terrific TeacherpreneurThe One Thing That Will Help You Earn More Money On TPTIn this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss the book The One Thing by Gary Keller. This book helped me to prioritize the most impactful aspects of my business so that I can focus on tasks that will increase my sales. Listen in to hear how you can do the same!In this episode, I share:Why I believe success comes from our actions and mindsetHow narrowing your focus to select aspects of your business can have a large impactWhich parts of your TPT business likely deserve the most attentionWhy there’s no such...2024-07-0919 minThe Terrific TeacherpreneurWords of Wisdom From TPT Sellers Ranked In The Top 500 Sellers (Special Collaborative Episode)This week on The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I’m celebrating 150 episodes of the show with words of wisdom from TPT sellers who are ranked in the top 500 sellers. Grab a pen and paper because this episode is full of advice you’ll want to hold on to!In this episode, I share:What accomplished sellers feel helped them achieve their successWhy it’s important not to spread yourself too thinHow to create resources that teachers can’t pass upWhy unique product creation is key to building your storeHow SEO holds the power to be a game changer2024-05-2816 min
The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle95. Pricing on TPT: Is It Time to Change That Price?Send us a text! (Your number stays private)In this episode of the Savvy Teacher Seller podcast, I'm delving into the intricacies of pricing strategies for TPT products. It is important to be flexible with prices, and I give personal examples where slight adjustments can lead to significant increases in earnings. Prices are not fixed, and I encourage sellers to experiment with price changes, giving the potential for positive outcomes.I'm discussing the ideal timing for adjusting prices, as well as the recommended baseline price to avoid transaction fees and enhance perceived product value. I...2024-04-1612 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle86. SEO-Friendly Content: Writing for Humans, Optimizing for AlgorithmsSend us a text! (Your number stays private)When you create content using keywords, does it feel weird and unnatural? This is prevalent in the TPT world because most need to understand how SEO works. But I have good news for you: there's a way to make it effective and natural! As a TPT Seller specializing in SEO, I will give you a simple, no-nonsense approach to creating SEO-friendly content.It doesn't matter if you are just getting started with SEO or have been at it for years; these tips will help you simplify your...2024-02-1309 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle82. Lisa Fink’s Strategies for Differentiating Products for TPT and EtsySend us a text! (Your number stays private)We are continuing our series on diversifying with a conversation about branching out and selling on Etsy. This episode will provide a unique approach to using Etsy and TPT to diversify your income as a Teacher Seller. Today's guest is Lisa Fink. She is a puzzle enthusiast and a seven-figure business owner who's made a significant impact and grown her business on both Etsy and TPT. Lisa's journey is about thinking outside the box and creating unique products. In this episode, you'll hear Li...2024-01-1635 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle80. Diversifying your TPT Business Without Jeopardizing the Golden GooseSend us a text! (Your number stays private)Over the last year, I’ve received many questions about how to diversify your TPT business. Diversification can seem like a big business word, but it just means not putting all your eggs in one basket.Before discussing diversifying, I want to be clear that diversifying aims not to replace your TPT income but to add additional income streams to your business. We never want to jeopardize our Golden Goose (aka your TPT store!) to start a new income stream. In today’s episode, you’ll lea...2024-01-0213 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle79. A Tough Love Pep Talk As We Go Into 2024Send us a text! (Your number stays private)It's hard to believe 2023 is coming to an end already, and I know it has been quite the roller coaster ride for many of us in the TPT seller community. We must learn to ride the waves and continue with resilience on the business ownership journey.As the year ends, it's been the perfect time to reflect on all the lessons we've all learned and where we're heading in 2024. This last episode of 2023 is about gaining perspective, staying strong, and being the savvy teacher sellers I know...2023-12-2632 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle78. How to Use AI in Your TPT Marketing and Still Be Authentically YOU with Brittany LongSend us a text! (Your number stays private)Where do you stand when using AI for your TPT business? Maybe you’ve tried it and got frustrated or thought it took your personality out of your content. No matter how you feel about AI, today’s episode will give you a new way to use it without losing your voice!Our guest today, Brittany Long, is the queen of the evergreen, the genius behind The AI Copy Club, and a former award-winning educator. Brittany understands the TPT world and gives her best tips to use AI f...2023-12-1936 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle72. What is a Funnel? A Simple Guide for TPT SellersSend us a text! (Your number stays private)You probably hear the word “funnel” thrown around a lot in the online business space. It might even be one of those terms that you feel like you’re supposed to understand, but you actually have no idea what it means. So, what is a funnel anyway? To put it simply, a funnel is a path that we use to guide potential customers through that converts them from browsers (or scrollers!) to buyers. I’ll explain more about what a funnel is, how it can benefit your TPT stor...2023-11-0712 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle69. How Ashley Rossi Found Success in the SLP Niche (And Her Advice for This Tough TPT Season)Send us a text! (Your number stays private)As TPT sellers, finding ways to make your store stand out from others is important. One way to do this is to find a niche you specialize in. Or, even better, find a niche within your niche, like our guest Ashley Rossi!Ashley has found great success in her SLP niche on TPT, focusing on a literacy-based approach to speech therapy. Today she shares her story with us, including how she organically grew her audience over the years and serves them with valuable content.With...2023-10-1734 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle68. Your TPT Product Creation ChecklistSend us a text! (Your number stays private)If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about how to approach creating a new product, this episode is for you. I’ve put together a TPT product creation checklist that will help you streamline your product creation process and ultimately boost your sales.We’ll cover the importance of market research, creating a product outline, design and layout, SEO, quality control, pricing strategies, and more. Plus, I’ll share what to look for when it’s time to re-evaluate your product after it’s gone live…because we all...2023-10-1013 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle67. 8 Ways to Get More Eyes on Your TPT ProductsSend us a text! (Your number stays private)Let’s go ahead and address the obvious. TPT sales are down right now for a lot of sellers. But guess what? Your hands are not tied. There are things we can do to increase sales. We just may need to get a little creative with our strategies in order to get more eyes on your TPT products.I have eight strategies to share with you today that will help you amp up the traffic coming to your store. Even if you’re a veteran seller and feel...2023-10-0317 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle66. 5 Reasons Your TPT Product Isn't Converting & How to Fix ThemSend us a text! (Your number stays private)Let’s look at a roadblock that every TPT seller has faced at some point - when those products in our stores just aren’t converting. We’ve all looked at our dashboards wondering why a great resource isn’t selling as well as it should be.I’m sharing the top five reasons your TPT product isn’t converting and providing you with straightforward fixes to turn things around. From bad-quality thumbnails to missing previews and ineffective product descriptions, we’ll address it all. Plus, you’ll gain tips on...2023-09-2616 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle64. TPT Feedback: The Good, the Bad, and the... Constructive?Send us a text! (Your number stays private)Have you ever seen a new review pop up for one of your resources and felt an anxious knot in your stomach? With TPT feedback comes a roller coaster of emotions. When the reviews are positive, it’s the best feeling in the world. But when you see those negative reviews, it’s the total opposite. The truth is, getting reviews (whether they are negative or positive) is a part of our business that we have to deal with. Sometimes it has absolutely nothing to do with our...2023-09-1219 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle63. Refuel & Refocus: Navigating TPT Seller Burnout and SlumpsSend us a text! (Your number stays private)It’s no secret that it’s a tough season on TPT right now. For many of us, sales are way down and that can quickly lead to feelings of frustration, stress, and TPT seller burnout. Trust me, I am experiencing the effects of this as well, with my own sales down.However, I’m here to provide you with strategies and insights to help you stay motivated and navigate through these difficult times. While our store earnings might not be ideal right now, that doesn’t mean it’...2023-09-0519 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle62. IP 101: Copyright & Trademark for TPT SellersSend us a text! (Your number stays private)As teacher authors, most of us are ‘accidental entrepreneurs’ and did not have any experience in business before creating our TPT stores. That’s why we are always learning about how we can not only scale our business, but also protect it. Today we’re delving into arguably one of the most important things that we should have an understanding of: copyright & trademark for TPT sellers. You’ll hear all about how to navigate the world of intellectual property so that you have the tools to protect your TPT b...2023-08-2920 min
The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle🔒 STSI 14. Work Smarter, Not Harder: 3 Things to Automate in Your TPT BusinessSubscriber-only episodeIn this episode, I'm talking about one of my favorite things: Automations! Specifically, what we can automate in our TPT businesses. We all know that time is precious, and this episode is all about working smarter, not harder. Listen in for three areas you can automate to save a ton of time and energy as a TPT seller! *If you signed up for STS Insiders & are not able to hear the episode, look for an email from Buzzsprout (the podcast host) that's titled "Thanks for supporting!" Inside this email you'll find your personal f...2023-08-2513 minThe Terrific TeacherpreneurMy Story: A Glimpse Into My First 2 Years As A TPT SellerIn this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share tales from my first two years as a TPT seller. In this episode, I discuss:What my store looked like in my first monthHow many products I listed in my first yearWhat my monthly earnings were starting outHow I focused my timeWhat my listings looked likeWhat TPT was like at the timeAdvice for current TPT newbiesThis episode serves as a reminder that we all start at our own pace, and it’s normal to not have overnight succe...2023-08-2224 minThe Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle61. 4 More Product Creation Mistakes TPT Sellers MakeSend us a text! (Your number stays private)As a TPT seller, I know you’re constantly looking for ways to improve your product creation strategies. Sometimes learning from our mistakes can be the best way to move forward and scale our sales. Last week, in episode 60, I shared a big mistake that sellers often make when creating TPT products. This week, you’ll hear four more product creation mistakes that you’ll want to avoid in the future. I can speak from experience when I say that avoiding these pitfalls will set you up for su...2023-08-2214 min
The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle🔒 STSI 13. Find Your Edge: TPT SEO Keyword Tactics in Highly Competitive NichesSubscriber-only episodeListen in as Kristen shares her expert advice on how to choose SEO keywords and get traffic to your products when you're in a highly competitive niche on TPT. In this episode, we review two listener-submitted TPT products that are struggling to climb the search results. Want your product audited by Kristen? You can submit a product on our Insiders members-only page at the link below, and listen out for it on an upcoming STS Insiders episode! *If you signed up for STS Insiders & are not able to hear the episode...2023-08-1815 min