The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle (Kristen Doyle, TPT seller, SEO coach, and web designer)
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| 08 Jun 2022 | Welcome to The Savvy Teacher Seller with Kristen Doyle! | 00:02:40 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Hey y’all! Welcome to The Savvy Teacher Seller. I’m Kristen Doyle, an elementary teacher turned TpT seller and web designer. This podcast will be the place where I share my best tips that will help teacher authors like you grow your business in the most efficient and effective way possible. Join me each week as I cover all aspects of running a TpT business like strategic planning, improving your product listings, TpT seller website tips…and of course, my favorite, leveraging SEO to sell more of your products! Send me a message on Instagram @kristendoyle.co and let me know what you would like to hear on the show, and don’t forget to hit the follow or subscribe button so that you never miss an episode! Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | 1. From Teacher to Entrepreneur: The Story of a 10 Year TPT Seller | 00:12:33 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Welcome to the very first episode of The Savvy Teacher Seller! To kick things off, I'm sharing the spark notes version of how I went from a classroom teacher to entrepreneur. As a TPT seller, web designer, and SEO coach, I now have three sustainable 6-figure businesses that I love. If you're anything like me, there’s a good chance that you started your TPT store with the idea that you could just post resources and they would sell on auto-pilot while you were teaching, traveling, or sleeping! It turns out that it's not that easy. Now that TPT has more and more competition, we have to do a little more work in order to see the growth that we really want. Ten years of experience as a TPT seller mixed with lots of SEO knowledge means that I have figured out how to make more sales without being tied to a laptop 24/7. Now I'm here to share these strategies with you! Time Stamps:
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode1 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | 2. My Top 3 SEO Tips for TPT Sellers | 00:13:57 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As a TPT seller, do you feel like you have to do all the things in order to keep your sales up? The need to constantly crank out content on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest is overwhelming to say the least. I used to feel like that too. I thought it was the only way that I had a chance at scaling my business, and it ultimately led to feelings of burn out and resentment towards my business. But then something shifted. I started looking at my data and found that most of my sales were coming from TPT search. Hello passive income! I realized that the key to more passive income was determining where my products ranked in search. Now that I know how to look at my data, and leverage SEO, my sales have skyrocketed...even without creating tons of new products. Are you ready to hear my favorite SEO tips so that you can learn how to do the same?
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For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode2 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | 3. Your About Page is Not About You | 00:15:31 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) If you have a website for your teacher seller business, then you likely have an about page. The big question is, are you using that page in the most effective way? See, lots of people make their about page all about them, but the reality is that your about page is not actually about you! If this sounds backwards, I totally get it. It's an "about page", so why wouldn't it be about you? Well, because it's actually about the why and how that you're helping the person who is reading the about page. Your about page is valuable real estate on your website because it's yet another place that people can go to find out if you know what you're talking and whether or not they can trust you. Don't worry, there's still a time and place to share some relatable personal information about yourself on this page as well! In this episode, I'm giving you my 5-part framework that you can use as a template to build an effective about page. If you're a TPT seller and you don't have a website yet, you'll want this framework as well because this information also applies to the "my profile" tab in your TPT store! After listening, go take a look at your about page, determine which pieces of the framework you have in place, and add the parts that you’re missing. This one step can make a big difference! 0:50 2 main mistakes that TPT sellers make when it comes to their about page 2:58 The true purpose of your about page 4:00 My 5 part framework for an effective about page 8:50 The one thing people forget to do at the end of their about page Resources Mentioned:
For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode3 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | 4. Using the TPT Note to Followers | 00:14:05 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you use the TPT note to followers? Like so many other teacher sellers, maybe you feel like there’s no point because it seems like no one opens them anyway. I used to think the same thing. However, I’ve started using it more consistently and I’m happy to report that it’s paying off in my store! The results aren’t always immediate, but they are there. Not only is it leading to more product sales, but also to new subscribers on my email list. If you’re wondering how I’ve gotten these results, and how I track the ROI of TPT note to followers, then stick around. I’m filling you in on what works…from how often to send your TPT note to followers, to what you should avoid sending in your notes to followers, and more. 00:50 Why you may have so many unread note to followers 3:30 What you should (and shouldn’t) be sending to your followers 7:00 Exactly how I know that the TPT note to followers is an effective marketing strategy for my business (and how you can too!) 8:45 You action step for today, and what to do if you get stuck Resources Mentioned:
For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode4 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | 5. 3 Things to do in Your Store Before the TPT Sale | 00:12:56 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Time to get ready for back to school season already? Whether we like it or not, it’s right around the corner, and may have even already arrived for some of you! This means that the back to school rush and TPT sale is coming soon. Let’s go ahead and get our stores ready now so that this season can be a profitable one for your business. If you're unsure of where to start, I'm going to tell you exactly what to do in your store before the TPT sale. I know how busy you are, so the three main tips I’m going to give you today will be quick, but super effective. In fact, I challenge you to implement what I teach in 30 minutes or less (yes, seriously!). If you use the advice shared in this episode to prep your store for the sitewide TPT sale, be sure to tag me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co so that I can celebrate you! 1:45 How to look at product titles to ensure it’s using currently trending search terms 2:36 Which specific type of feedback is most effective to use in your product descriptions, and can boost your sales during the TPT sale 5:25 What to do before you lower your price on products that have low conversion rates 8:12 Your action step to take today to prepare your store before the TPT sale
For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode5 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | 6. Let's Talk TPT Data with Jarrett Vaucher | 00:32:14 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Ya’ll are in for a treat today because this is my very first guest episode! Better yet, we’re talking to someone who loves TPT data just as much as I do. 3:25 Why Jarrett is so passionate about looking at data for TPT businesses 6:54 The top 3 data points you should be tracking as a TPT seller, and how to know which action to take based on that data 10:27 Why previews are so impactful, and why you should be looking at them closely if you have an underperforming conversion rate 13:25 What to do if you have a low conversion rate, but already have a preview 18:12 Common misnomers around TPT data 20:30 Jarrett answers rapid fire listener questions submitted by teacher sellers like you For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode6 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | 7. Boost Your Sales with Featured Testimonials on TPT | 00:14:31 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As teacher sellers, we know that things are constantly changing and evolving. One of the latest updates is featured testimonials on TPT. If you’re a words of affirmation girl like I am, you’re going to love this! Since I’ve been part of the beta for these featured testimonials, I’ve had the opportunity to play around with this new feature for the past few weeks and want to share my thoughts (and excitement) with you. Featured testimonials on TPT brings a lot of new opportunity for even more conversions on your product listings. In this episode, I’m filling you in on the top things to consider when using featured testimonials so that you can leverage them in the best way possible! One of the more underrated benefits of these featured testimonials is that it reminds us, as sellers, to focus on the positive reviews we’ve received on our products. If you have a favorite product review that you're highlighting in your store, share it with me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co! 1:08 The criteria used in order to pull good reviews to put in the featured testimonials on TPT 4:43 My recommendations on how to best use featured testimonials on TPT 9:09 One way to track how featured testimonials are affecting your sales and conversion rates 9:42 Your action step for this episode to help you get started with utilizing featured testimonials on TPT in the most effective way For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode7 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | 8. What's Going on with Google Analytics 4? | 00:12:22 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you heard the buzz around Google Analytics 4? If not, I'm here to fill you in about the recent announcement that was made. In short, the tracking code that most of our websites use to track analytics is being shut down. Everyone will be required to use the new Google Analytics 4 tracking to track their website data beginning July 1, 2023. Depending on when you're reading this, that date may seem far away. However, there are specific things I recommend that you do now to prepare for this change. If terms like Google Analytics, tracking, and code sounds like another language to you, I've got you covered. I'm going to walk you through exactly what to do so that you don't lose all of your Google Analytics data when July 2023 rolls around. If you prefer to have me take care of this Google Analytics 4 update for you, head here! 1:03 Why you need Google Analytics for your teacher seller business 3:41 A simple explanation of Universal Analytics vs. Google Analytics 4 5:02 Why I’m recommending that you keep both versions of Google Analytics for now 7:31 Your action step to take today to ensure you have Google Analytics 4 installed For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode8. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | 9. 5 Must-Have Plugins for Every WordPress Site | 00:15:40 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) One of the most frequently asked questions that I get from TPT sellers is, what are the must-have WordPress plugins that I should have for my website? If you’ve had the same question, then today is your lucky day because I’m answering it in this episode, as well as why the right plugins are so important! If you have a WordPress website for your teacher seller business, then it’s important to know that you want to keep your site as lightweight as possible. This will ensure that your site runs quickly, and trust me, site speed matters! Did you know that if it takes 10-15 seconds for a page to load on your site, people are almost 200% more likely to leave your site? So how do you ensure that your WordPress site is functional, while still being lightweight? That’s where plugins come in. Installing the right plugins is crucial, and there’s a few must-have plugins I believe every site should have. Tune in to hear my top 5 must-have WordPress plugins for every site. If you’d like these plugins installed for you, you can sign up for my WordPress Care Plan! Be sure to check out next week’s episode to hear which plugins you don’t need, and should get rid of. 0:49 What a plugin actually is 2:13 The 5 types of must-have WordPress plugins every site should have, and specific recommendations 3:38 Why RankMath is one of my must-have WordPress plugins over Yoast for SEO 11:08 Your action step today to ensure you have must-have WordPress plugins installed For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode9. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | 10. WordPress Plugins You Shouldn't Install | 00:16:24 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) On episode 9 of The Savvy Teacher Seller, I shared my top 5 plugins that you should have on your WordPress site. Yes, certain plugins are a must when it comes to adding functionality to your website. However, the problems begin when you are using too many plugins, or the wrong ones! Sometimes I work on a client’s website and see that they have 50+ active plugins, and most of them just aren’t necessary. It’s time to Marie Kondo your plugins and get rid of the ones that are not serving you. I’ll make it easy for you by sharing the WordPress plugins not to install, so that you can delete them as soon as today. You’ll also find that some of your current plugins can do more than you think they can! If this episode helped you identify which WordPress plugins not to install, and you’ve made a plan for cleaning them up, I want to hear from you! You can send me a message on Instagram @kristendoyle.co. 1:11 The problems that occur when there’s too many plugins, and what to think about before adding any new plugins to your site 3:46 Top WordPress plugins not to install 6:25 Plugins with duplicate functionality 10:17 Various functions that your page builder can do that you don’t need an additional plugin for 11:58 Today’s action step to start getting rid of unnecessary plugins without losing content For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode10. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 | 11. How to Deal with Search Algorithm Changes | 00:15:05 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) You’ve heard me talk again and again about the importance of SEO, and for good reason! A solid SEO strategy can boost you to the top of search results for your resources and products whether you’re on Google, TPT, Amazon, Etsy, or YouTube. The key is understanding the search algorithm for the platform you’re on. Frustration often occurs when algorithm changes pop up, which has been happening a lot this year on both Google and TPT. As TPT sellers, I know a lot of you are worried about how these changes could affect your business. With Google and TPT both being the leaders in their industries it’s good to be in the know, so that you can make any necessary tweaks. Thankfully you’ve got SEO nerds like me to help you navigate these algorithm changes! 🤣 In this episode of The Savvy Teacher Seller, I’m diving into why platforms make algorithm changes, what “black hat SEO” is, how you can always make the best experience for your customers and readers by using proven SEO practices, and how to bounce back from negative results of search algorithm changes. 1:01 The true purpose of a search engine, whether it’s Google or TPT 3:46 Why search algorithms change, and how we know an algorithm is changing 4:54 How you can keep algorithm changes from affecting your business too much 7:36 What to do if algorithm changes are negatively affecting your business, and when to expect results For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode11 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | 12. 5 Ways to Increase Your TPT Conversion Rate | 00:14:55 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) If you know me then you know that I could talk about SEO, and how to leverage it for your business, all day long. However, there’s something else that teacher sellers like you really need to be doing in order to maximize your results and boost your sales. Can you guess what it is? It’s optimizing your product listings for better TPT conversion rates! You see, SEO will bring traffic to your product listings, but that alone won’t increase your sales. We need to actually convert those browsers into customers. It comes down to this simple (but super important) equation: Page Views x Conversion Rate x Price = Your Sales. This is why SEO and optimizing your product listings work hand in hand. So, if you're unsure if you have products that need to be updated for a better TPT conversion rate, where do you start? First, you need to take your emotion out of the equation and look at the product objectively. Then, answer the five questions that I'm sharing in this episode in order to determine whether or not a product needs to be updated. Once you answer these questions, you will have a plan for making your updates so that you can increase your TPT conversion rate as soon as possible. 1:26 The 3 factors you need to look at if you want to increase your sales 2:08 What the average TPT conversation rate is 3:25 5 questions you can ask yourself when it comes to looking at your products to decide which things need to be updated 7:12 Which should you work on first: product listing optimization or SEO optimization? For the transcript, show notes, and a printable version of the 5 questions mentioned, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode12 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | 13. From Accidental Entrepreneur to Growing Intentionally with Caroline St. Amour | 00:28:32 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) TPT sellers, raise your hand if you’ve ever referred to yourself as an "accidental entrepreneur". So many of us can relate to this phrase because most of us didn’t start our TPT stores thinking it would turn into a real business that brings in consistent income. Maybe you started out because you were a customer on TPT and realized, hey, I can do this! So you decided to start creating resources that would help teachers and students while also making a little extra money to pay for your Starbucks. The next thing you know, you have hundreds of resources in your store, and a legitimate business on your hands. Our guest today, Caroline St. Amour, is a fellow accidental entrepreneur. She started her TPT store after realizing that there were absolutely no resources for French teachers. When Caroline first opened her store about ten years ago, things were a lot different. With the teacher seller space being much less crowded than it is now, resources sold without needing to worry about things like detailed descriptions, well-designed covers, and pdf previews. As time went on, Caroline realized that she needed to make some intentional changes in order to grow her business. She took my Profit Booster Bootcamp and learned about how important it was to optimize her product listings. Once she took what she learned and applied it, her views and conversions skyrocketed. If you want to learn more about my next round of the Profit Booster Bootcamp, where you can learn to get results like Caroline did, you can get all the details here. 3:05 How Caroline first found accidental success with her TPT store 8:35 What Caroline has realized that she should have been doing all along in her TPT store. 9:52 The results that she has seen since she began optimizing her products 16:17 Tips for how to prioritize all the updates to your products Learn more about my TPT Profit Booster Bootcamp: https://profitboosterbootcamp.com/ For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode13 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | 14. Selling on TPT Without Social Media | 00:25:48 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Where are my introverted teacher sellers? I know there’s many of you out there, and as a result, you may find social media to be extremely draining. It can be a lot of pressure to run a business that relies on sales, and selling on TPT is no exception. We tend to feel like we have to be cranking out content 24/7 on Instagram in order to bring in new customers. While creating reels, and showing up on Instagram stories every single day may be something that you love, for many sellers it’s quite the opposite. There’s hope out there for all of us, though! Today I’m talking to someone who has cracked the code on how to be successful at selling on TPT without using social media as a marketing tool. She’s an introvert who has learned to put her energy towards parts of her business that are within her control and that consistently brings in new sales. Pav took my online course, SEO for Teacher Authors, in 2020. She began putting these SEO strategies in place on her blog and inside her TPT store. Pav is sharing the results she has experienced since making these changes, and how she is now successfully selling on TPT without the pressure of Instagram! 3:10 Pav’s initial experience with pushing her limits on Instagram vs. how she uses it now 7:35 How Pav is driving people to her store (no social media required!) 10:50 Pav shares her results with working intentionally on improving her SEO 17:27 A reminder to focus on what you can control in order to get the best ROI when you’re selling on TPT For the transcript and show notes, head here: https://kristendoyle.co/episode14 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | 15. The Power of TPT SEO & Niching Down with Arlene Meckes | 00:24:40 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) There are lots of options for strategies to market and grow your business, and sometimes it’s difficult to know where to put your time and energy. You want to focus on the things that will actually move your business forward, and it probably comes as no surprise when I tell you that leveraging SEO is one of those things that absolutely will pay off. But don’t just take it from me! Today I have Arlene Meckes on The Savvy Teacher Seller to share her experience with TPT SEO. Before she discovered SEO, she was putting all of her energy towards product creation. As teacher sellers, you know how that usually plays out, right? You spend so much time creating and perfecting your resources that when it comes time to list your resource on TPT, you want to quickly throw up a title and description and be done with it. However, in the end, that process is not serving you. If you aren’t optimizing your product listings for search, then how will you get enough eyes on what you’re selling? When Arlene took my online course, SEO for Teacher Authors, and learned the ins and outs of TPT SEO, everything changed for her. Now her products are showing up in TPT and Google search. As a result, she has made 5x more income in the span of just one year! If you’re ready to see this kind of change in your store by implementing TPT SEO, be sure to check out SEO for Teacher Authors. 1:23 How Arlene started her store, Twins and Teaching, and how having a specific niche has helped her 5:30 Why Arlene began to focus on TPT SEO, and the changes that she’s seen in her store since taking SEO for Teacher Authors 9:16 Some of the results that Arlene has gotten from working on TPT SEO 11:53 A suggestion on where to start for those of you who are just beginning to work on your SEO 14:04 The importance of focusing on a keyword in your product title vs. something fun and cutesy Learn more about SEO for Teacher Authors: https://seoforteacherauthors.com/ Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | 16. Using SEO to Drive Traffic to Your Store & Blog with Jessica Davault | 00:37:41 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Your identity goes beyond being a TPT seller. You are teachers, spouses, parents, siblings, and friends. Balancing all of these roles in addition to being a business owner can feel like an impossible task. One thing is for sure. Time is not something that you seem to have an abundance of! 9:55 Jessica's experience with SEO for Teacher Authors 14:26 Specific results That Jessica has seen from leveraging SEO 21:34 Why your SEO plugin isn’t the end all be all for how you rank in search results 23:23 How to get people from your blog to your TPT products
Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | 17. 3 Signs You Need to Update Your TPT Product… Now! | 00:12:32 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) If you have been a TPT seller for some time now, then you probably have lots of products that have been in your store for quite awhile. As nice as it would be to create a product one time and never have to touch it again, we all know that’s not the case. If you find yourself wondering whether or not it’s time to update your TPT product, you’ll gain some clarity in today’s episode. I’ll share three clear signs that you need to update your TPT product ASAP, plus the recommendations I have for making these updates. There are specific things that you can do now to avoid having to constantly make updates in the future. I’ll bet that you already have some products that come to mind…like the one that make you cringes when you get a notification that someone has purchased it because you know it's so outdated. 😬 Here are your three signs that a product need a glow up:
0:40 Why it’s so important that you have a preview for every single product Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | 18. How to Maintain Your WordPress Website | 00:17:17 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you a teacher seller with a WordPress website? If you are, or are thinking about creating one, I’ve got some important advice for you! Launching a website is a lot of work, and I don’t want you to ever experience the total panic that will ensue if something happens to it. 1:08: Why backing up your website every single day is number one on my checklist for WordPress website maintenance 3:09 My recommendation to run updates every week (and the why behind it!) 7:25 Top tips for keeping your website secure, including usernames to avoid 10:40 The importance of having a good quality security plugin 11:30 How to set up downtime monitoring Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | 19. Let's Talk Facebook Ads for TPT Sellers with Amanda Kuchlenz | 00:34:12 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) If you know me, then you know that I am all about growing your business with passive income strategies and organic marketing, such as SEO. However, there’s an exception to every rule! Running Facebook ads are my exception. 5:26 How much less Facebook ads for TPT sellers cost compared to other niches 6:28 The types of campaigns that TPT sellers should be using 10:28 Amanda’s best tips for running Facebook ads for TPT sellers (for beginner and advanced sellers!) 15:46 How a lead page ad is different than other ads, and how much you can expect to spend 23:48 The types of TPT products that are best to run ads to Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | 20. Making the Most of Your Email Marketing with Melissa Seideman [Email Series] | 00:34:27 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) How confident are you in your email marketing methods? If you’ve been a TPT seller for awhile, then you’ve likely heard about how important email marketing really is. It’s a platform that can be leveraged to build relationships with your ideal customers, and ultimately increase your sales. To put it simply, email should be at the top of your list of marketing priorities. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | 21. Free Resource Library vs. Individual Opt-ins [Email Series] | 00:15:54 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) There are lots of effective ways to build your email list, but what’s the best way for you? Two of the top list-building methods are to use a free resource library or to create an individual opt in. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | 22. Choosing the Best Opt In Freebie for Email List Building [Email Series] | 00:14:46 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) The last couple of episodes have been a part of a special email marketing series, and today marks the third and final episode in this series! Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 29 Nov 2022 | 23. 6 Things to Consider Before Opening a Website Store [Selling On Your Site] | 00:18:14 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever considered opening a website store as a way to diversify your income and sell your resources somewhere other than TPT? This has been a hot topic among teacher sellers lately, and for good reason! Opening a store on your own website can be a super smart business strategy, and one that many sellers have found success with. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | 24. Sales Taxes for Teacher Sellers with Katherine Tucker [Selling on Your Site Series] | 00:30:02 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) More and more teacher sellers are beginning to expand their offerings by opening website stores, selling physical products, or creating courses and memberships. If you fall into this category, there’s a very important topic that you need to know about - sales tax for teacher sellers. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | 25. Creating a Top Notch Customer Experience [Selling on Your Site Series] | 00:22:26 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Today's episode is part three in our "selling on your site" podcast series. In episode 23, I shared what to consider before taking the leap in opening your website store. Then, in episode 24, Katherine Tucker joined me for a discussion all about the ins and outs of sales tax for teacher sellers. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 | 26. TPT Store Audit with Erin Waters from School of Sellers | 00:36:27 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you ever wish that you could get honest feedback about your TPT store from an experienced teacher seller? A store audit may be just what you need! You'll get to learn exactly what a store audit looks like in today's special episode. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | 27. Google Drive & Gmail Organization Tips to Help You Start Fresh in 2023 with Dara Sklar | 00:57:18 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) When you open your gmail inbox, do you feel an immediate rush of overwhelm? Would you be embarrassed for someone to see the inside of your Google Drive? If you answered yes, then today's episode just might change your life! Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | 28. 23 TPT Seller Tips for 2023 | 00:24:41 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) This is our first episode of 2023, and we're kicking things off with a collection of 23 TPT seller tips. This list includes some of my best pieces of advice, as well as words of wisdom straight from the mouths of teacher sellers like you. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | 29. 3 Free AI Tools for Digital Creators & How to Use Them | 00:17:33 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What's something that all of us teacher sellers have in common? We're busy, busy, busy! If you love learning new ways to streamline your business and save you time, then I have a feeling you'll be all ears for today's episode. I'm sharing all about how you can use AI, or artificial intelligence, to get more done in less time. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | 30. How to Use Chrome's Multiple Profiles as a Teacher Seller | 00:13:33 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you need help to keep your personal and business life separated? Today I am talking about a super helpful tool that can help you streamline and organize your business and personal life, and that is using the Chrome multiple profiles available in the Google Chrome browser. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | 31. 20 Chrome Extensions for Teacher Sellers | 00:16:05 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you tired of wasting time and feeling like there's not enough hours in the day to get everything done? I'm raising my hand with you! That's why today I’m sharing my Top 20 Google Chrome extensions for TPT sellers (and really any online entrepreneurs). Believe it or not, something as simple as a Chrome extension can really help you save time, increase productivity, and generally make your TPT life so much easier. And we can all use as much "easy" as we can get! Now, push play and discover the best Chrome extensions for TPT sellers so that you can start working smarter, instead of harder, in your TPT business. 00:43 - The purpose of Google Chrome Extensions for TPT sellers 1:26 - My top 20 Google Chrome extensions for Teacher Sellers 7:47 - Project Management Chrome Extension Options 11:47 - My top tip for implementing Google Chrome Extensions into your TPT business Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | 32: Lessons Learned from Factory Resetting My MacBook | 00:15:37 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What's your worst nightmare as a TPT seller? Losing everything on your computer is probably at the top of your list! I learned the hard way when I had to factory reset my Macbook, and I'm here to share my lessons. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | 33. PDFs, JPEGs, & Videos, oh my! Which Type of Preview is Best for Your TPT Products? | 00:11:46 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you need help choosing which TPT preview is best for your products? Why are previews so important, and how much time should you put into them? These are common questions among TPT sellers, for a good reason! Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | 34. Teacher Seller Story: How Keira Lebrón uses Data & SEO to Grow Her Spanish TPT Store | 00:27:31 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) We all know how important data and SEO are to our business growth, but it's always fascinating to hear firsthand how a fellow teacher seller is finding success! Our guest Keira is sharing how she utilizes her TPT store data to grow her Spanish TPT store. The best part of Keira's journey is that she has seen massive growth by focusing on her existing products rather than constantly creating many new ones. Keira Lebrón has been selling on TPT since 2017, supporting middle and high school Spanish language arts teachers. She has found what works best for growth and how to cater to two different audiences. In today's episode, Keira shares how she uses data to improve her existing products, how to use the more important data metrics to grow on TPT, and how she's been able to increase her sales with her strategies, all while she is a full time public high school teacher. 2:06 - Keira shares how she got started with TPT 5:34 - How Keira's investments in her education helped her grow 7:22 - The most important metrics to look at when analyzing your TPT store data 12:58 - How to approach SEO when targeting multiple TPT audiences in various languages 17:54 - Finding the balance between SEO friendly and being authentic to your audience
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| 21 Feb 2023 | 35. Teacher Seller Story: How Melissa Martinez Scales Her Store Working Only a Few Hours a Day | 00:30:10 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you constantly running out of time, trying to juggle motherhood and your TPT business? You're not alone! But, the good news is that it's possible to achieve a balance that you feel good about, and today's episode is about how one teacher seller is making it all happen. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | 36. The Top 3 Data Points to Track in Your TPT Dashboard | 00:14:04 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) How can you make sense of your TPT dashboard and use the information to increase your earnings? There are certain data points that you should be focusing on, and I’m breaking them down for you inside this episode. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | 38. Formatting Blog Posts for Better SEO & Readability | 00:13:15 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As TPT Sellers, the ultimate goal is to attract more visitors and potential customers to our website, but how can we do it? By learning to use SEO best practices with our blog formatting strategy! Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | 37. Lynda Williams' Journey to TPT Success with Website and TPT SEO | 00:31:06 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) How can working on TPT SEO grow your teacher seller business and your website traffic? Our guest Linda Williams is sharing how even someone who isn't a digital native can excel when tweaking key components of her SEO practices. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | Bonus Episode: My Thoughts on IXL Acquiring TPT | 00:08:11 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) In this bonus episode of the Savvy Teacher Seller podcast, I'm getting real about the recent acquisition of TeachersPayTeachers by IXL and how it's been causing stress within the teacher seller community (myself included). As a fellow teacher seller, I understand how unsettling this news can be, but I want to provide some reassurance and perspective on the situation. We talk about the three possible scenarios that may arise from the acquisition, and share our thoughts on how we can best cope with the changes that may come. Tune in for some honest conversation and practical advice on how to navigate this uncertain time as a teacher seller. ➡ Press release about IXL acquiring TPT Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | 39. Spring Cleaning for Your Website | 00:11:44 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) In many ways, as a TPT Seller, your website acts as your digital classroom. Just like our real classrooms, we need to dedicate time to giving it a thorough cleaning. What better time to do this than the season of renewal…spring! So, let’s do some spring cleaning, website style, and get our websites organized and decluttered. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | 40. Start an Email List in 3 Steps [Email Series] | 00:13:44 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you ready to start an email list for your TPT business but need help figuring out where to start? I'm breaking it down into three simple steps to start without feeling overwhelmed! As we all know, social media algorithms are constantly changing, and TPT needs to give us a way to contact our buyers. Creating an email list is essential for having a way to reach our audiences. In today's episode, we are diving into the three simple steps for starting your email list, how to choose your email marketing provider, how to select your opt-in lead magnet, the best ways to promote your lead magnet, and a step-by-step walkthrough of getting your opt-in to your email list. 01:28 - What to look for when choosing email providers 04:34 - How to build a lead magnet that attracts the right audience 06:01 - The best ways to share your lead magnet to grow your email list 07:44 - How to deliver your lead magnet to subscribers using ConvertKit and Flodesk For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode40 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | 41. From Writer's Block to Inbox Gold: Email Marketing with Kate Doster [Email Series] | 00:44:54 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you tired of staring at a blank screen with a blinking cursor when it's time to write your emails? I've got you covered with this episode as we dive into how to take your email marketing to the next level. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | 42. Adding Lead Magnets to Your Site and Managing Multiple Lead Magnets [Email Series] | 00:10:05 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you need help with managing multiple lead magnets in your TPT business? I'm sharing a four-step process for managing multiple email opt-ins for your list. 01:20 - Why typical email marketing advice isn’t ideal for teacher sellers 02:05 - How to evaluate and determine your most effective lead magnets 04:07 - The purpose of identifying your primary focus for your lead magnets 05:09 - The difference between primary and secondary lead magnets Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | 43. Why Pinterest is Still Relevant for TPT Sellers Today with Kate Ahl | 00:32:32 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you wondered if Pinterest is even worth your time as a TPT Seller? This episode will cover all you need to know about how Pinterest works in 2023! Today’s guest is Kate Ahl, the owner of Simple Pin Media, and she has nearly ten years of supporting clients with Pinterest for their businesses. Kate loves teaching others how to add Pinterest to their marketing strategy to see long-term growth without feeling overwhelmed. 04:17 - Why Pinterest is worth your time in 2023 as a marketing tool 9:35 - Tips for using Pinterest to see results as a TPT Seller 15:45 - What you need to know about creating fresh pins 17:47 - The mindset shift needed when approaching Pinterest as a marketing tool Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | 44. Time Management for TPT Sellers: Your Key to Juggling it All | 00:13:47 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As a TPT Seller, the right time management tips can make or break your daily success in juggling all the hats you wear. It's critical to have simple ways to save time in your business because we could all use more hours in the day. To successfully juggle it all, you must have planned ahead of time to make the most of the time you have, and I'm sharing the exact time-saving hacks I use in my own business to get more done! In this episode, I'm sharing my top four tips for saving time as a busy TPT seller, how to apply these tips based on your specific business season, and how to make the most of the time you have. 00:58 - The importance of focusing on needle-moving tasks 02:37 - How to evaluate which marketing strategies are creating the most ROI 04:42 - Using moments of waiting to complete simple tasks during busy days 05:12 - How to put templates and SOPs in place to save time and mental energy
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| 02 May 2023 | 45. 5 TPT SEO Myths That Are Wasting Your Time | 00:13:29 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you need help knowing what to believe regarding all the TPT SEO Myths? It can be hard to differentiate which SEO practices will help as a TPT seller and which will only waste your time and energy! SEO is my area of expertise, and I'm here to debunk some of the most common myths circulating the TPT world and break down what you need to know about each. We don't need to waste more time on unnecessary SEO tactics that won't benefit your TPT store. In this episode, I'm debunking five common TPT SEO myths, sharing why these tactics will not improve your TPT SEO, and how to avoid these common mistakes as a TPT seller. After this episode, you will confidently know which myths to ignore and save yourself time! 00:58 - The effect of adding keywords to file names 03:39 - What does changing the metadata on your PDF files actually do? 04:46 - The truth about TPT Store categories and SEO Keywords 06:24 - Best practices for changing your product titles on TPT Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 09 May 2023 | 46. Unleash the Power of TPT Data to Drive Your Sales with Jarrett Vaucher | 00:36:29 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) I'm bringing back a guest speaker by popular request! Jarrett Vaucher is joining me for the second time on the podcast. We are covering the most critical topics regarding using TPT Data to make decisions. For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode46 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 16 May 2023 | 47. Managing your Money as a TPT Seller [Money Series] | 00:14:41 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you ever feel like you can't afford something you want to invest in for your business, or do you need help to make ends meet with your TPT income and teaching salary? You're not alone! This episode will break it down for you. When you think about your business finances, your first thought is probably wondering how much to spend on ads or how much you should pay yourself. But the first step to achieving financial success is actually to get your personal finances in order before tackling your business finances. In today's episode, we are kicking off our money series by getting your personal finances under control. I'm diving into why it's critical to tackle your personal finances first, how to create a budget that prepares you for the high and low seasons, how to tackle paying off debt, and when is the best time to start investing for the future. 00:39 - The first step to financial success in your business 03:10 - How to create a budget to prepare for all seasons in your business 06:59 - The importance of paying off debt first 08:35 - When to start investing your money for retirement and future goals
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| 23 May 2023 | 48. Managing Your Business Finances [Money Series] | 00:16:12 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you cringe when it comes to managing your business finances? Most TPT Sellers struggle in this area because it’s something they’ve never had to do before starting a business, and it might feel a bit scary. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting your business or a veteran seller. This episode will clear up any confusion and lay a solid foundation to start feeling confident with your TPT finances. To continue our money series, I am diving into the importance of keeping your business finances separated from your personal, how to set up and maintain your business budget, and the importance of keeping your finances organized to stay profitable. Be sure to check out the first episode in this series to hear more about managing your money! 01:15 - The importance of separating your personal and business finances 03:56 - How to use a budget to get your business finances in order 06:20 - Guidelines for what to pay yourself and how much to save for taxes 09:02 - My top recommendation for tools to use for business bookkeeping 11:30 - Why you should always keep money in your business account Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 30 May 2023 | 49. Protecting your Website: 7 Easy Steps to Prevent Hacks | 00:19:43 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) One thing many TPT sellers need to prepare for is protecting their websites in order to prevent hacks. It's easy to assume nobody would try to hack your "small business”. But it is happening more and more lately, especially in the teacher-seller community. Fortunately, there are a lot of things that can be done to try and prevent hacks. It is not only crucial for protecting your valuable assets but also for protecting your customers and their data if you have a shop on your website. In today's episode, I'm sharing the best steps you can take today to secure your site and how to build a strong foundation when it comes to user accounts and website access. Plus, you’ll hear the importance of auditing your plugins and themes to prevent hackers from getting into your site, and the number one way to prepare yourself for the worst. 01:49 - How to build a strong foundation for user accounts 05:13 - The importance of choosing a reliable host for your website 07:39 - Why do you need to audit your current website plugins and themes 13:25 - The best way to prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario
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| 06 Jun 2023 | 50. TPT Forward: Is It Worth Attending and How Do I Get the Most Out of It? | 00:17:09 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you still deciding if you should attend this year's TPT conference? Many struggle to determine because they aren't sure if it will be worth their time and investment. As an avid TPT conference attendee, I have learned and found value in every conference! There are a few options for attending the TPT conference and essential things to remember when deciding what's best for you! In today's episode, I'm sharing how to decide if attending a conference is the best choice for you, The benefits and drawbacks of attending in-person vs. virtually, my top tips on how to make the most of the conference experience, and the best way to create long-lasting friendships when attending in person. 01:00 - How to decide if you should attend the TPT Conference 05:09 - The Pros and Cons of attending in-person vs. virtually 07:06 - Tips to get the most out of your conference experience 09:17 - How to go about connecting with other TPT Sellers at the conference
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| 13 Jun 2023 | 51. How Teacher Sellers can Save on Taxes with Barbara Schreihans [Money Series] | 00:30:39 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) We are continuing our Money Series with a commonly requested topic from TPT sellers: how to save on taxes! This topic can be scary and overwhelming, but we all know taxes are a big deal as business owners. My personal tax superhero, Barbara Schreihans, joins me to discuss all things tax planning and savings. Her mission is to help business owners like us save a boatload in taxes while also growing our profits. Barbara is sharing her best advice and tips to help take the pressure off regarding business taxes. In this episode, Barbara shares what we must consider when choosing our business structure for better tax benefits, the most commonly missed deductions by business owners, and how we can prepare for next year’s tax season. 02:24 - The differences between sole proprietorship, LLC, and S Corporations 06:53 - What are the most commonly missed tax deductions 11:22 - How to determine if your photoshoot expenses are a legitimate business expense 12:41 - The best retirement accounts to use for tax savings as a business owner 14:58 - Most common mistakes made by TPT Sellers when it comes to taxes For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode51 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | 52. Gear Up Now for Back to School Success on TPT | 00:15:22 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What’s the best way to set yourself up for success at the start of the new school year? It’s to put your back-to-school TPT strategy in place and begin preparing during the summer! 02:50 - The power of analyzing your sales data and high-performing TPT products 04:35 - How to conduct product checkup on your best-selling products 07:35 - Using bundles in your back-to-school TPT strategy Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | 53. Elevate Your TPT Product Descriptions with Copywriting Tips from Nicole Kepic | 00:33:27 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As TPT Sellers, a large part of our business is writing copy, from blog posts to emails to TPT product descriptions. Our copy is often the reason why customers decide to purchase our resources and yet many teacher sellers feel they need more confidence with this skill. Luckily I know someone who can help us improve in this area (and maybe even enjoy copywriting a little bit!). 13:17 - Replacing harsh sales tactics with empathy and authority 15:20 - How to incorporate powerful testimonials into your copy 19:56 - Tips for writing a copy that connects with your specific audience Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | 54. Surviving the Domino Effects of a Facebook Hack with Marcy Bernethy | 00:46:32 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever wondered how Facebook hacks happen and how you can reclaim your Facebook account if it gets hacked? Today’s guest is sharing her first-hand experience to help us prevent and prepare for this unfortunate possibility. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | 55. How it Started vs. How It's Going: Celebrating One Year of The Savvy Teacher Seller | 00:31:04 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) It’s time for a very special episode to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Savvy Teacher Seller! 🥳 I thought it would be fun to mix it up and have my podcast manager, Sara Whittaker, from Podcasting for Educators, at the microphone to interview me for a change. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | 57. 7 Mindset Shifts That Separate Top TPT Sellers From the Rest | 00:18:11 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What separates the top TPT sellers from the average TPT sellers? You might be surprised to hear that it all comes down to mindset! To take your business to the next level, critical mindset shifts have to be made. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | 56. Should You Start a Podcast for Your Teacher Seller Business? with Sara Whittaker | 00:35:45 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever wondered if starting a podcast would add value to your business? You might be unsure about what of tech is involved, what kind of time investment it will be, and whether or not it’s even worth it. In today’s episode, we’re giving you all the details of what to consider when it comes to determining if podcasting is right for you! 02:21 - The most common reasons that people decide to start podcasting 09:13 - The most significant benefits of starting a podcast as a Teacher or TPT Seller 11:44 - Two questions to get clear on before committing to a podcast 17:29 - Essential items and programs needed to get your podcast started Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | 58. Quit Stalling and Post the Product Already! | 00:14:43 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever struggled with perfectionism when it comes to creating TPT products? For many sellers, getting started with products isn’t the problem. It’s actually finishing them and posting them in our store.
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| 08 Aug 2023 | 59. Prioritizing for Profit: The Top 3 Tasks for Busy TPT Sellers | 00:25:15 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) How do you even begin to prioritize everything that is on your to-do list as a busy TPT seller? You want to grow your sales but only have so many hours in the day…so where do you focus your energy?
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| 15 Aug 2023 | 60. The TPT Product Creation Mistake That's Slowing You Down | 00:16:20 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) There’s always a cost when it comes to TPT product creation, whether that’s your money or your time. So let’s avoid getting stuck on the same details time and time again that drag out our projects WAY longer than they need to be.
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| 22 Aug 2023 | 61. 4 More Product Creation Mistakes TPT Sellers Make | 00:15:15 | |
Send 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.
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| 29 Aug 2023 | 62. IP 101: Copyright & Trademark for TPT Sellers | 00:22:00 | |
Send 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.
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| 05 Sep 2023 | 63. Refuel & Refocus: Navigating TPT Seller Burnout and Slumps | 00:21:00 | |
Send 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.
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| 12 Sep 2023 | 64. TPT Feedback: The Good, the Bad, and the... Constructive? | 00:20:36 | |
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. 3:12 - Strategies to implement for processing TPT feedback without taking it personally 7:09 - Examples of “out there” negative feedback that other sellers have received 9:49 - Answering the question, should I reply to negative TPT feedback or ignore it? 13:51 - How positive testimonials on any product can be a very powerful tool, and ways to leverage them
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| 19 Sep 2023 | 65. Boost Blog Post Traffic With This Simple SEO Strategy Plan | 00:14:35 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) You may have found that it’s often a better use of your time to optimize and update your current TPT listings rather than constantly cranking out new resources. Well, the same is true for your existing blog posts. If you have an SEO strategy plan, updating old blog posts can bring in traffic faster than creating new ones.
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| 26 Sep 2023 | 66. 5 Reasons Your TPT Product Isn't Converting & How to Fix Them | 00:17:23 | |
Send 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.
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| 03 Oct 2023 | 67. 8 Ways to Get More Eyes on Your TPT Products | 00:18:35 | |
Send 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.
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| 10 Oct 2023 | 68. Your TPT Product Creation Checklist | 00:14:58 | |
Send 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 know this is a continuous process! 01:04 - Why you need to do market research, and what to look for during the process 04:47 - My go-to tools for creating high-quality TPT products 07:30 - What to consider when making decisions about pricing your product Resources:
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| 17 Oct 2023 | 69. How Ashley Rossi Found Success in the SLP Niche (And Her Advice for This Tough TPT Season) | 00:35:17 | |
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! 07:40 - Strategies that had worked for Ashley to grow an engaged audience 12:42 - Ways that Ashley has used SEO to increase her sales 16:40 - Practical tips for dealing with challenging seasons on TPT 20:25 - Following your data to make decisions in your business 26:23 - Advice for someone just starting out as a TPT seller (and how outsourcing has been a game-changer!)
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| 24 Oct 2023 | 70. What You Need to Know About Website Accessibility and ADA Compliance | 00:17:17 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) I recently had a listener share a story about someone they knew who faced a lawsuit due to their website not meeting ADA compliance standards. It quickly reminded me of how crucial it is for all business owners to ensure their websites are accessible to everyone.
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| 31 Oct 2023 | 71. Zombie Resources: Bringing the Dead Back to Life | 00:18:22 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) 🧟♀️ We’re getting into the Halloween spirit today by taking a close look at your zombie resources on TPT. If you’re wondering what a zombie resource is, they’re those resources that were once popular but are now outdated and collecting cobwebs inside your store. It’s time to bring them back to life!
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| 07 Nov 2023 | 72. What is a Funnel? A Simple Guide for TPT Sellers | 00:13:32 | |
Send 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. Resources:
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| 14 Nov 2023 | 73. Don't Miss Out: You Need an Email Welcome Sequence | 00:19:42 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) There are a few things in my business that I can look back and say, “I wish I did that sooner”. One of those things is writing an email welcome sequence. A welcome sequence, otherwise known as a nurture sequence, introduces your business, builds trust, sets clear expectations, and offers your audience quick wins.
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| 21 Nov 2023 | 74. Working Smarter, Not Harder: Embracing Flow in Your Business with Tiffany Marie | 00:30:11 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you tired of burning the candle from both ends? As TPT sellers, juggling many roles is common, and finding flow as an entrepreneur can be challenging. One way to find flow in your business is to learn how to work with your body and cycle instead of against it. 02:00 - Tiffany shares how she got into Period Coaching 04:02 - The best question to ask yourself when you’re struggling to find flow in your business 07:04 - How to tap into this idea of phases of your cycle when you’re cycle is irregular 08:22 - The four phases of our cycle and how we can use these phases as entrepreneurs 15:51 - How to use the phases when planning your calendar to embrace your natural flow
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| 28 Nov 2023 | 75. Course Platforms Comparison | 00:29:01 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As TPT sellers, we are always looking for what's next in business, and the next step often involves creating courses or memberships. These next steps allow you to diversify your income while serving the same audience. But how do you choose which course platform will be best for you? I had the same question when going down the course creation path. Luckily, I did the hard work for you and tried them all. This allowed me to learn the ins and outs of each course platform, and now I get to share it with you before you begin. In today's episode, you will compare the TPT community's three most popular course platforms. I am sharing all the pros and cons in the most important categories, including cost, user experience, affiliate marketing options, sales and marketing, customization, and so much more!
04:34 - The affordability of each course platform 08:48 - All the ins and outs of marketing and scalability 03:30 - Options for selling on all three platforms 22:18 - My top pick for the course platform as a TPT seller Resources:
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| 05 Dec 2023 | 76. How to Work ON Your Business, Not Just IN It: A Chat with Laura Kåmark | 00:45:07 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As TPT Sellers, overcoming the cycle of only working in your business but not on it can be challenging. One way to shift to focusing on working on your business is to implement CEO weeks. 07:23 - What types of tasks to do during CEO Week 10:25 - How to utilize evergreen nurture sequence in your TPT business 17:00 - Taking time to analyze your business data to make informed decisions 21:41 - Strategies for content planning during CEO time Resources:
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| 12 Dec 2023 | 77. Tools of the Trade: My Favorite Things for Savvy Teacher Sellers | 00:26:17 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As TPT sellers, it's all about finding tools to help us work smarter, not harder. Today, I'm borrowing an idea from the iconic Oprah! I'm sharing all of my favorite things as a teacher-seller.
Apps & tools: Website Stuff: Podcasts Recommendations:
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| 19 Dec 2023 | 78. How to Use AI in Your TPT Marketing and Still Be Authentically YOU with Brittany Long | 00:37:05 | |
Send 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 for TPT sellers to better market their resources and save time without losing their voice. 03:15 - How to apply your teaching experience when using AI 05:12 - The best ways to use AI in your TPT seller business 12:56 - The step-by-step method to create content using AI 17:57 -Tips for making AI content sound like you Resources:
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| 26 Dec 2023 | 79. A Tough Love Pep Talk As We Go Into 2024 | 00:33:50 | |
Send 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 we all are. Today, we will talk about some of the significant issues faced this year in the TPT Seller community, how to respond to these issues as business owners, the power of focusing on the changes in our control, and the tough love pep talk as you head into 2024. 02:22 - The significant issues we have faced in the TPT Seller Community 14:43 - The mindset shift required as business owners 16:09 - Letting go of what's out of our control and focusing on what we can change 17:31 - How to take action and adapt in your TPT store 26:00 - The tough love pep talk you need to enter the new year with a clear mind
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| 02 Jan 2024 | 80. Diversifying your TPT Business Without Jeopardizing the Golden Goose | 00:14:27 | |
Send 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. Resources:
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| 09 Jan 2024 | 81. How Sara Marye Started a Thriving Teacher Membership to Diversify Her Income | 00:45:20 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you ready to diversify your income as a teacher seller? One great way to create a new revenue stream is to start a membership. Whether you're wondering if the membership path is for you or are already planning your own, this episode will give you the answers you're looking for! Today's guest is Sara Marye of The Stellar Teacher Company. She is a longtime TPT seller who decided to branch out to diversify her income several years ago and add a membership to her business. She has learned a lot of lessons along the way and is here to share her best advice for starting and growing your membership. In this episode, Sara shares what led her to want to diversify her income, how she structures her thriving membership, the key to balancing her growing membership and her TPT business, the greatest challenges she faced over the four years building her membership, and what she would change if she had to start over again.
08:58 - How Sara structures her Stellar Literacy Collective membership 27:35 - The key to balancing your membership and TPT business 32:14 - Sara shares the greatest challenges she faced when diversifying her income 35:04 - The changes she would make if she had to start over Resources:
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| 16 Jan 2024 | 82. Lisa Fink’s Strategies for Differentiating Products for TPT and Etsy | 00:36:46 | |
Send 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 Lisa share what urged her to diversify her TPT income, the most significant differences between selling on Etsy vs. TPT, how she changes her marketing strategy for her Etsy audience, her advice for teacher sellers starting on Etsy, and why mindset is crucial when diversifying products. 02:01 - Lisa shares what led her to begin diversifying her TPT income 07:21 - The most significant difference between selling on TPT vs. Etsy 18:00 - How she changes her marketing strategy for her Etsy audience 25:58 - Her best advice for teacher sellers starting on Etsy Resources:
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| 23 Jan 2024 | 83. Mastering the Art of Selling to School Districts with Dawn Vinas | 00:41:06 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever thought about branching into professional development or wondered how to get your foot in the door to selling to school districts? Today’s episode will give you all the information you need and show you another option for diversifying your income. Today’s guest, Dawn Vinas, has over 30 years of experience in education and shares how she went from being a social studies teacher to creating a business dedicated to improving social studies instruction in multiple school districts. Dawn shares her journey from TPT to selling to school districts and everything in between. 07:14 - How Dawn built credibility in her niche and gets consistent traffic to her website 09:33 - The process of getting in front of administrators and curriculum coordinators 19:36 - The difference between selling to teachers vs. selling to school districts 21:56 - Dawn shares about her membership model and the lessons she learned 28:52 - The best advice for TPT Sellers getting started with selling to school districts
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| 30 Jan 2024 | 84. Course Creation Secrets: Planning, Marketing, Automating and More with Brittany Blackwell | 00:32:47 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you a teacher seller looking to create more impact outside the TPT world? I’m back with another episode of the diversifying series covering course creation. You’ll get a feel for how this addition could fit into your business and how you can create an impact on teachers beyond products! Today’s guest is Brittany Blackwell. She is an award-winning special educator, the voice behind the Resilient Teacher Podcast, and a course creator. Brittany went from sharing helpful teaching tips on TikTok to selling on TPT, and she has since added course creation as another income stream from a desire to create a more significant impact in the lives of teachers. In the episode, Brittany shares her journey to becoming a coach creator for teachers, her mission to help teachers combat burnout, how she chooses what courses to create, the importance of simplifying the course content, and the power of automating our course creation process. 01:16 - Brittany shares her story from TikTok Tips to Course Creation
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| 06 Feb 2024 | 85. How Boom Cards Can Help AI-Proof Your Teaching Business with Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack | 00:46:39 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you looking for a fun, new way to diversify and AI-proof your teaching business? This solution probably differs from what you would expect; this outside-the-box method has allowed our guests to diversify their income and see incredible growth. Today's guests are the fabulous duo Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack of Minds in Bloom. Rachel has been part of the TPT world since the beginning, and they have seen a lot of success by focusing their time and energy on boom cards. Whether you are new to digital resources or just looking for a new way to diversify your income, you'll walk away with some fresh ideas and tips you can implement. In today's episode, we discuss boom cards, the many unique features available on Boom, how you can AI-proof your teaching business using boom cards, how this method will allow you to reach a different teacher audience while maintaining your current TPT income, and the best advice for getting started with boom cards in your business.
03:48 - What are boom cards and how teachers can use them in the classroom 08:38 - The importance of having a diversified income stream as a teacher seller 13:29 - All of the details on Boom’s Premier Publisher Program 25:33 - How using Boom for your resources can AI-proof your teaching business 37:38 - Rachel and Cassi share their advice for getting started with Boom
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| 13 Feb 2024 | 86. SEO-Friendly Content: Writing for Humans, Optimizing for Algorithms | 00:10:47 | |
Send 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. Resources:
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| 20 Feb 2024 | 87. 9 Things I Wish I'd Known Before My First Website | 00:28:40 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Whether you are DIY-ing your website, you're working with a designer, or you're wondering if your existing website is up to par, this episode will give you tons of insight into setting yourself up for long-term success. I'm sharing the nine things I wish I had known before creating my first website. We all know how important it is to have a website for our businesses to build your brand, drive your audience to valuable content, and give you a place to build trust with your current and potential customers. But it's so easy to only focus on creating a pretty website and not even consider how it will perform in the long term. In this episode, I'm sharing the value of having a clear vision and how it can impact your website's success, how to choose the right website platform and the different options available, the critical reasons to keep your website host and domain host separate, and the value of high-quality content and SEO on your website.
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| 27 Feb 2024 | 88. Website Branding Goes Way Beyond Your Logo | 00:14:12 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of website branding? It's probably your logo, colors, and fonts, but the truth is branding goes way beyond those two things! This episode will clarify what branding is and how to ensure your brand is clear and consistent. Branding is your unique identity; it makes you recognizable to your audience across all your marketing channels. When you have your branding nailed down, it elevates your professionalism and builds trust with your audience. These minor tweaks can take your branding to the next level. In this episode, I'm sharing what branding is, how to choose the best colors and fonts for your website branding, my tips for the types of images and graphics to use your website, the importance of having a consistent brand voice, and a fun way to incorporate your brand voice on your website. 01:15 - The most common misconception around branding 03:11 - An example of how branding can make you stand out from the crowd 03:39 - How to choose the right colors, fonts, and images for your website branding 06:53 - The power of consistency with your branding across all platforms 07:24 - The importance of establishing a brand voice that is authentic to you Resources:
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| 05 Mar 2024 | 89. Getting Out of a Funk: Tips From Sellers | 00:19:16 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you feeling off or just struggling with getting out of a funk? You're not alone! I know exactly how it feels. A few weeks ago, I struggled to feel motivated and get things done for business. I shared my struggle with my email list and received so much insight and encouragement, so I wanted to pass on the advice to support you. 02:05 - The backstory of how this episode came about and where the tips are from 03:33 - How to use different planning and productivity tools when getting out of a funk 05:20 - The symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and solutions to combat it 06:47- The importance of taking time away to care for yourself and some tough love 10:56 - How to use in-person and virtual coworking opportunities to get things done 15:00 - The value of being able to share your struggles with entrepreneur friends Resources:
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| 12 Mar 2024 | 90. Don't Quit Marketing; Automate it! (How I Put My Social Media on Autopilot) | 00:24:56 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Committing to posting on social media consistently can take a lot of time and it’s hard to know if it’s worth it. So should you suck it up and do it anyway, or outsource it to someone else? Well, it turns out there’s another option! I found that it’s possible to automate social media posts with a couple of really powerful tools.
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| 19 Mar 2024 | 91. Is It Time to Transition From the Classroom? Naomi Meredith Shares Her Experience | 00:46:37 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever thought about making the transition from the classroom and going all in on your business? Taking this leap can feel scary and comes with some risk, but if you’re prepared, it has the potential to pay off in so many ways!
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| 26 Mar 2024 | 92. Sustainable Growth: Build Your Business Without Burning Out | 00:21:15 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Achieving sustainable business growth without burning out is a delicate dance. As entrepreneurs, we are hard-wired for growth and thrive on seeing our business succeed. While it’s great to have ambition, this nonstop drive can quickly lead to burnout and resentment.
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| 02 Apr 2024 | 93. Quick Wins for SEO - Finding Your Best Opportunities | 00:13:29 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) In a perfect world, all of our website content would live at the top of Google’s search results. After all, the higher we are in search, the more traffic we get to our websites from our ideal customers who are looking for what we have to offer! 01:59 -Four metrics to look at inside Google Search Console that will give you quick SEO wins 04:17 -How to find the best opportunities to move up in search results 06:08 - What to look at in order to determine which keywords to better optimize on your site 07:24 - Evaluating your posts to ensure they’re serving your business 9:15 - Learn more about using Google Console for quick SEO wins.
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| 09 Apr 2024 | 94. Work-Life Balance Tips from the Trenches | 00:20:54 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) How do entrepreneurs approach finding a healthy work-life balance? This can be a struggle for many of us. Finding the time to do both work and have a personal life tends to run together, which can cause stress and burnout.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | 95. Pricing on TPT: Is It Time to Change That Price? | 00:13:28 | |
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.
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| 23 Apr 2024 | 96. 5 Common Website Mistakes & How to Fix Them | 00:16:41 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you ever wonder if you have what you really need on your website? We hear so many different things from so many different people that we don't know what is right or wrong. Well, get ready because today, we're tackling the top five homepage mistakes that are keeping your website from truly shining and explaining exactly how to fix them.
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| 30 Apr 2024 | 97. Essential Website Elements Every Online Business Needs | 00:11:26 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Is your website set up for optimal conversion? In today’s episode, we're unveiling the critical website elements that will transform browsers into buyers and ensure your site shines with professionalism. Whether you're crafting a brand-new online presence or refining your current digital storefront, these insider tips are your roadmap to elevated engagement and impressive conversions. By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped to perform a website makeover that could lead to a significant uptick in your business. And don't forget, for those still navigating the website waters, I’ve got resources ready for you to start on the right foot.
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| 07 May 2024 | 98. 7 Design Mistakes to Avoid When You Make Your Own Website Pages | 00:17:37 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Ever caught yourself juggling with font types or suffocating your layout with text and images? We've all been there, and it's time to streamline your brand online. Whether you're making your own website from scratch or just sprucing up a few sections, understand that functionality is just the beginning. We're peeling back the layers of design mistakes today to ensure your website isn't just operable—it's visually pleasing, too.
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