School of Sellers: TPT Strategies, Tips, + Seller Stories

What does having a TPT mastermind have to do with your business success? Our guest today, Jill Bensimhon, shares how her TPT business transformed after joining her TPT mastermind and how much she could grow from having other women who "get it."

In this episode, Jill shares her experiences in two different mastermind groups, how helpful having a TPT mastermind has been for her success and lots of tips for making your TPT mastermind successful for each member. If you've felt stuck doing your TPT business alone, this episode is a must-listen to help you find your tribe of other TPT business owners to support you on your journey.

Head to the show notes: https://schoolofsellers.com/tpt-mastermind-part-2/

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What the heck is a mastermind and how do you make the most of your mastermind? Our Guest Brittany Naujok shares with us the ins and outs of what a mastermind consists of and how beneficial it can be to your TPT business.

Inside this episode, Brittany shares her best tips for how to go about creating your very own mastermind and the questions to ask to form groups with women who complement and don't compete directly with each other's TPT audiences. She also discusses how to communicate and keep the mastermind together for long periods.

Head to the show notes: https://schoolofsellers.com/your-mastermind-part-1/

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Seller friends, this episode is a special one because it marks our 100th episode! It feels like just yesterday that we started this amazing community of sellers. In celebration of this milestone, I knew I wanted to do something a little out of the ordinary compared to my usual episodes.

I'll be sharing 50 "things" that are all TpT tips in one way or another. You'll hear lessons that I've learned, my best pieces of advice, inspiring quotes, and special shoutouts to certain people who have played a crucial role in this entire journey. 50 things is a lot, so if you'd like a printable list of all the things I mention, you can grab that here.

Head to the show notes: https://schoolofsellers.com/50-seller-things-tpt-tips/

Download a printable list of the 50 things mentioned in this episode: https://schoolofsellers.com/100

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What does a successful TpT seller look like to you? For our guest, Michelle McDonald, it means having complete flexibility and freedom to not only continue building her TpT business, but also travel the country in her 1968 vintage Airstream. Living out the Airstream dream is definitely a lifestyle that I could get behind as well!

Michelle is a former elementary and middle school teacher. She stepped out of the classroom in 2019 to focus her attention on designing social studies resources for k-8. Michelle also brings virtual travel to older adults with a line of virtual field trips tailored for senior living communities and hybrid care.

Inside this episode, Michelle shares the good, the bad, and the behind the scenes of the Airstream dream.

Head to the show notes: https://schoolofsellers.com/the-airstream-dream-with-michelle-mcdonald/

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As teacher sellers, we are constantly juggling all the things. Many of us are working hard to balance being in the classroom, growing our business, and being the best parent and/or spouse that we can be, all while taking care of ourselves physically and mentally. 

It can be really helpful to hear from full-time TpT sellers to get an idea of how they manage their time. That’s why today we are continuing our “share your seller schedule” series with a guest who can offer some insight on managing business and kids.! 

We’re joined by Melissa Martinez who is here to share about her experience running her full-time business, while also being a full-time parent. All you parents out there know that’s not an easy task! The best part? Although she is a full-time TpT seller, she only works part-time hours (about 4 hours a day to be exact).

Head to the show notes: https://schoolofsellers.com/full-time-tpt-part-time-hours/

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I don’t know about you, but I think it’s so cool to hear about other people’s experiences outside of what we know. While not all of our listeners live in the United States, the majority of you do. That’s why I love the “TpT Sellers Around the World” series that we occasionally do here on the podcast.

Today, our guest is here to share about her experience living in Madrid, Spain. Kathryn Kosmider is a U.S. citizen who has been living in Spain for the past four years with absolutely no plans to leave!

Inside this episode of TpT Sellers Around the World, you’ll hear Kathryn share details about her experience as a TpT seller and virtual teacher abroad, what her typical schedule looks like, and what life is like in Spain compared to the United States. This conversation is a great reminder that it’s never too late to start living the life you want. I hope it inspires you to do just that!

Head to the show notes: https://schoolofsellers.com/tpt-sellers-around-the-world-spain/

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Have you ever had an audit of your TpT store? Store audits are a great way to get honest feedback from a neutral party, and we’re doing just that in today’s episode. I’ll be doing a live store audit of Jennifer Darrell’s store, La Profesora Inspiradora. Jennifer recently went through a rebrand of her business, so during this store audit, we’re going to take a look at her colors, fonts, and other changes she’s made. 

Head to the show notes: https://schoolofsellers.com/store-audit-with-jennifer-darrell/

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The TpT conference, while one of the most life-changing experiences, can also be one filled with anxiety and nerves. No fear--I've teamed up with a School of Sellers veteran, Kelley Jo Hibschman, who is sharing the best tips for a seamless conference experience. Whether it's your first time or you're a conference pro, it's going to help you--trust me!

Making money is fun but talking about it is another thing. Trina joins us today to share her own experiences with money mindsets, how they have helped and hindered her business, and what she has learned in her growth journey!

Creative slumps, work plateaus, lack of ideas and all the other lovely things that come along with a funk happen to us all. While a funk is unavoidable, today I’m sharing some tips of ways that I unfunk myself when this strikes.