Ever wonder what it takes to start or join a TPT mastermind? What are the steps to get started and how do you find the right people? You'll hear all about it in this special episode with my own mastermind group!

The best thing about a mastermind is that no two are alike, but you do want to make sure it aligns with your personal business goals and what you're looking for in a mastermind.

Episode Highlights

• How our mastermind came to be
• The structure and schedule of our mastermind
• What we've loved and learned about our mastermind
• Benefits and tips on starting or joining a mastermind

Publishing your TPT listing brings an endless list of small decisions to overthink. Let's talk through all the choices together so you can get that new listing live with confidence!

Episode Highlights

• overview of the components when editing a product listing
• 5 tips to publish your product listings on TPT

Resources and Links

DIY Your Product Photography CTP Episode

Mockup Magic with Katie Brockmeyer CTP Episode

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Courses: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/courses/
• Templates: Shop on TPT

Let's get those TPT listings found in search and added to cart! Today I'm sharing tons of actionable tips for your titles and descriptions.

Episode Highlights

• 3 components of a captivating product title and description
• 5 parts of a killer TPT description
• Extra tips for title and description copy

Resources and Links

Free Product Listing Toolkit

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Courses: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/courses/
• Templates: Shop on TPT

Should my preview be widescreen, portrait, or square? How many pages should my preview be? How much of my resource should I show? Let's deep dive into best practices for product previews in this episode!

Episode Highlights

• What a preview is and where it's located
• Main must-haves of previews
• What to leave out in previews
• 3 common types of previews
• A walk-through of a preview from one of my best-selling resources

Resources and Links

Free Product Listing Toolkit

Product Preview Template Bundle

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Courses: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/courses/
• Templates: Shop on TPT

Let's go through a checklist of the DOs (and don'ts) of covers and thumbnails that convert to cha-chings.

Episode Highlights

• What a product cover and thumbnail is and where it's located
• Main must-haves of covers and thumbnails
• What to leave out in covers and thumbnails
• A walk-through of a cover and thumbnails from one of my best-selling resources

Resources and Links

Free Product Listing Toolkit

Cover and Thumbnail Templates

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Courses: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/courses/
• Templates: Shop on TPT

Where can AI save us time and take some heavy lifting off of our plates? I'm sharing some of my favorite AI tips and tricks in today's episode.

Episode Highlights

• Common myths and misconceptions
• AI tools that I’ve used
• How to use AI for product creation
• How to use AI for content creation and social media

Resources and Links

https://www.unitygroup.com/blog/ai-in-business-most-common-myths-debunked/

https://www.eduaide.ai/

https://www.jasper.ai/

https://openai.com/

https://app.neilpatel.com/aiwriter/

https://www.canva.com/magic-write/

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Courses: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/courses/
• Templates: Shop on TPT

The Creative Teacher Lab is officially here! I have developed and created a series of trainings specifically for teacher sellers on branding and graphic design. If you are interested, but not sure what's all included (or what it's about), then you should listen to this bonus episode!

You can learn more and sign up at https://www.thesouthernteachdesigns.com/enroll

Roll up your sleeves and add some technical skills to your TPT toolbox. SEO, pricing, and high quality products matter so we always need to stay sharp in these areas.

Episode Highlights

• Common SEO and Analytics Myths
• Title tips
• How to monitor and adjust to see if your changes are effective

Resources and Links

Your Data Playbook Affiliate Link

Uber Suggest

Enjoy the other episodes in this 4 part series:

Part 1: Your TPT Store, Great British Bake-Off Style

Part 2: The Signature - Level Up Your Branding

Part 4: The Showstopper - Level Up Your Product Listings and Marketing

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Courses: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/courses/
• Templates: Shop on TPT

Your TPT store's visual identity is more important than you might think. Think of your favorite brands from a decade or two ago, and you'll likely be surprised at how much they've evolved. Brands continuously update their look to stay current and relevant, and it's no different for your TPT store.

In this episode, we explore the four compelling reasons why giving your TPT store a fresh look can be a game-changer.

Episode Highlights

• Refreshing your TPT store can significantly impact your store's performance and revenue
• Four compelling reasons to consider giving your TPT store a fresh look
• What to do if you haven't updated your TPT store in years

Resources and Links

Register for the Spice Up Your Store Challenge!

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Courses: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/courses/
• Templates: Shop on TPT

Today we are doing a rapid-fire Q&A on 10 common frequently asked questions among TPT sellers about branding and designing TPT resources. I think you'll love this episode - I share my honest answers and opinions for each one with little tips in between!

Episode Highlights

• How do I create a compelling TPT store logo?
• What color schemes work best for educational resources?
• Are there affordable tools for designing TPT resources?
• How can I design eye-catching product covers for TPT?
• What are some branding tips to stand out on TPT?
• Can you recommend fonts for educational materials?
• What's the importance of visual consistency in TPT branding?
• How can I design graphics for different subjects and grade levels?
• What dimensions should I use for TPT product images?
• Are there design trends to keep in mind for TPT resources?

Resources and Links

My Favorite Fonts Blog Post

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Courses: https://thesouthernteachdesigns.com/courses/
• Templates: Shop on TPT