Join me in this enlightening episode as we dive into the world of TPT success with Yari Aguilu of Sweet Tooth Teaching. Yari takes us on a journey, beginning with her inspiration to become an educator and how that passion evolved into a thriving business.

Making the transition from teaching to becoming a full-time TPT seller is a significant leap, and Yari shares her experiences of the initial challenges she faced in launching her business and how she overcame them.

Yari generously shares her top six strategies that have played a pivotal role in growing her TPT business. You won't want to miss these tips!

Episode Highlights

• transitioning from working on TPT and teaching full-time to being a work from home mom
• optimizing TPT descriptions for SEO
• updating older product listings
• sharing freebies and opt-ins on Instagram
• sharing valuable and consistent content to your email list
• Using Manychat to build engagement and sales
• Creating content that soft sells products and valuable teaching strategies

Resources and Links

Follow Yari on IG @sweettoothteaching

Follow Yari on TPT

Teacher Seller Tips from Yari

Get the Free Teacher Seller Guide

Ever wondered how to get more out of your content without all the extra work? Our guest Kassaundra Foster has got you covered!

Kassaundra is former teacher turned social media manager for teacher business owners. We'll hear about her journey as a teacherpreneur and why repurposing content is a game-changer. She'll debunk some myths and share tips on pulling content for social media effeciently, so it doesn't eat up all your time.

Episode Highlights

• What it means to repurpose content
• Common misconceptions about repurposing content
• How to decide which platforms are best suited for repurposing your content
• Kassaundra's process of repurposing content
• How to efficiently repurpose content without it becoming a time-consuming task
• Key performance indicators to focus on to measure the effectiveness of your content

Resources and Links

Follow Kassaundra on IG @fostercontentsolutions

Listen to Kassaundra's Schooled in Socials Podcast

Join the Facebook Community

Are you wondering what it's like to launch a course or membership for the first time? Want some strategies to infuse in your next launch? Come behind the scenes and take a peek at my first membership launch for my teacher audience!

Episode Highlights

• background into creating my membership (the good and the bad)
• what worked well in my launch
• what didn't work well
• what I'll be trying in the next launch

Resources and Links

Penny in Your Pocket - Tahnee Membership Theme Kajabi

The Relevant Collective - Branda

Addevent.com

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com

Ever wonder the process of hiring a VA or how to even get started? Luckily our guest this week, Hayley Klees, has all the knowledge and insights to helping you make that first or (next) leap!

Episode Highlights

• signs it's time to outsource
• benefits of outsourcing with VAs
• examples of tasks VAs can do for your business
• the typical process for hiring a VA
• Where to find reliable VAs

Resources and Links

VA Facebook Group Waitlist

Educator to Entrepreneur Course

Instagram @hayley.klees

What does it take to build a holistic brand - keeping a clear strategy with also keeping the visuals in mind?

I break it down for you in this podcast episode for teacher sellers!

Episode Highlights

• Brand strategy vs brand identity
• how branding is like an iceberg
• 4 steps to determining a brand strategy
• How to craft your brand identity
• Having templates to keep consistency
• Adapting and modifying your brand strategy and identity

Resources and Links

Podcast Episode: Using Color in Your TPT Branding

Podcast Episode: How to Create a Brand Board for Your Business

Canva Brand Board Template

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com

Do you feel as though you're going through the motions of having a TPT business, but also feel like you don't have a clear direction in where your business is going? Wondering what you can do to take your business from hobby to long-term and sustainable? Seeing growth and success on the TPT platform is harder and more competitive than ever, but it can be done.

Lauren Fulton is here to discuss important tips and insights on how to make sure you have a business that stays afloat - even when the market and the economy is unpredictable and unexpected.

Episode Highlights:

• Short-term strategies for TPT business (and why are they only short-term)
• Shifting from short-term to long-term strategies that are sustainable
• Understanding how selling on TPT with long-term growth and success in mind relates to an MLM
• Why having an audience AND the right product is key

Resources and Links

Listen to The Rebranded Teacher Podcast

Watch Lauren's Youtube Channel - The Rebranded Teacher

Learn More About The Rebranded Teacher Academy > therebrandedteacher.com

Is it too late to see growth or reach levels of success on TPT? The landscape of TPT is always evolving and changing, sometimes due to factors beyond our control. But rather than throw in the towel, it might be time to shake things up, pivot, or do something different.

Some sellers are seeing growth despite the odds (I'm grateful to say my store is thriving)! I wanted to share some insights and tips that have been working (and not working) in my store. I hope you can take away what I share in this episode into your own businesses!

Episode Highlights:

• Summer Teacher Seller Conference Takeaways
• Factors in possible lower sales for many sellers in August 2023
• Tips and Reminders for selling and growing a store on TPT
• Six things I think are overrated for TPT businesses

Resources and Links

Learn more about Your Data Playbook - Affiliate Link

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com

Mentioned in this episode:

Branding and Product Listing TPT Templates!

Done-for-you templates that are completely editable for TPT sellers and teacherpreneurs to make their own? Say no more! I have ready-to-use Canva and PPT templates that are designed in a way that make it EASY to plug in screenshots, photos, or square images, type what you need, change the colors, fonts, and more!

Learn more about TPT Templates!

Are you a TPT seller looking for branding and graphic design tips for your business or looking for simple and actionable ways to grow your teacher seller store? You've come to the right place!

Let's connect!

• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com

In 2021, I resigned from teaching mid-year and leapt "full-time" into my teacher business. The situation wasn't in the way I expected - I had planned on coming back from maternity leave that school year.

Have you ever thought about what it would look like if you were to leave teaching to work on your business full-time? This episode will hopefully have you thinking some scenarios and what if's whenever (if ever) you wish to take that step.

In this episode, you will learn:

• My story of why I resigned mid-year
• Tips on giving yourself a pulse check
• How to decide your next steps for the upcoming school year

Be sure to keep in touch with the latest news and updates by subscribing to my email list. You can join by grabbing this free brand audit resource.

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding

Do you ever feel like you're an island in a sea of other teacher sellers? You're not alone!

There are plenty of ways to reach out and find a TPT buddy or mentor to connect with - and the benefits are endless!

Laura Fogle is here on the show to chat about why it's important to find a teacher seller friend in person or online!

Laura has been happily selling resources in her Teachers Pay Teachers store for 8 years. Her store and blog is Happy Teacher Happy Students and focuses on creative elementary and middle school resources for all subjects. Former 3rd grade teacher, Florida native, mom of 3 and lover of thrift stores, reading, the great outdoors, and of course creating new and creative resources for teachers!

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why it's important to have a TPT friend or mentor
• The benefits of having TPT buddy/mentor
• How to find someone to collaborate or connect with
• Whether it's better to find someone locally or can you connect with someone virtually

Resource and Links

• Follow Laura at @happyteacherhappystudents
• Visit Laura's TPT Store Happy Teacher Happy Students

Let's connect!

• TPT Store: The Southern Teach
• Website: thesouthernteachdesigns.com
• Instagram: @thesouthernteach.designs
• Facebook: The Southern Teach Design and Branding