Have you ever seen the same mockups on product listings or social media posts? Maybe you feel discouraged that a lot of sellers are using the same images for your store, just like the fonts and clipart we all know about.

The good news is that we can stand out and be unique even with mockup images! Our guest Kelly Harvill will share with us insight on how we can make this happen.

Kelly is an educator and photographer who also sells resources, mockups, and images through her TPT store and membership. You can connect with her on Instagram at @speakingofimages and visit her website speakingofimages.com

In this episode, you will learn:

• The difference between a mockup and a moveable piece
• How mockups and moveable pieces can enhance product listings
• Some "dos" and "don'ts" for using moveable pieces and mockups
• How mockups and moveable pieces be used outside of TPT product listings

Resources and Links

Image Maker Membership - Use these special codes to get 1 month free on the quarterly or annual membership! Use Creativequarter or Creativeyear

Let's connect!

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

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Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

Mommin' isn't easy! And neither is being a teacher business owner. Doing both? Some days it seems nearly impossible! How in the world does one juggle it all?

A common question I get asked a lot is something to the effect of, “How do you fit in time to work on your TPT and service-based businesses with 3 kids?"

Today I'll share with you some tips that have (for the most part) helped make it a lot more manageable!

In this episode, you will learn:   

• productivity tips for teacher sellers who also have kids at home
• important reminders and examples to balance the work from home life and being a mom

Resources and Links

ClickUp

Fit4Mom

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

Did you know that colors play a HUGE role for us as a consumer and as a business?  Whether you are rebranding your TPT store or are launching a new TPT business, you want to select colors that represent your brand personality.

In this episode, I will share with you interesting info and statistics on color psychology and also share with you 3 steps to relate color psychology to your teacher seller branding!

In this episode, you will learn:   

• what color psychology is
• characteristics that describe colors and popular brands associated with each color
• interesting statistics relating color and branding
• 3 steps to create or refine your color palette
• what to do when feeling overwhelmed with refining a color palette for your brand

Resources and Links  

⁠10 Brilliant Color Psychology Infographics⁠

⁠The Creative Teacher Lab Waitlist ⁠- Branding and Graphic Design Trainings

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

You may have heard of Enneagram for Big Kids, or Enneagram for Teachers.... now I think it's time to bring you Enneagram for Teacher Sellers! Get out your pen and paper because this episode I have for you is riddled with tips for being your best teacher seller self while keeping your Enneagram type in mind.

Before you listen, make sure you know your Enneagram type! You can take a quiz here: ⁠Personalitypath.com⁠

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• Characteristics of each Enneagram type
• Possible pitfalls or limiting beliefs as teacher business owners for each type
• Best ways to level up or improve your mindset for each type

Resources and Links

Are you a teacher? Listen or read the blog post Enneagram for Teachers ⁠here! ⁠

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

Ever feel unhappy with your product photography or wondering how to amp up your branding for your listings and social media? Well, my friend, you're in for a treat, because the wonderful Katie Brockmeyer is a guest on the podcast to talk about about the magic of mockups for TPT sellers!

Katie is a TPT product photographer that helps creators make their products shine through stunning images, captivating videos, & easy to use mockups!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• What mockups are and the types of mockups out there
• The benefits of mockups
• Things to avoid when finding or using mockups
• Tips and ideas to use mockups

Resources and Links

Follow Katie on Instagram at ⁠@katiebrockmeyercreative⁠

Shop Katie's TPT Store for Stock Photos and Mockups >> ⁠Katie Brockmeyer Creative⁠

⁠Learn more about Katie's Product Photography Service⁠

⁠Kelly Harvill - Speaking of Images - Moveable Pieces⁠

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

Do you have a teacher website (or have been thinking about starting one)? Don't skip some important things to include on your website!

I've had a website for my business since 2020, and along the way, I've made quite a few mistakes (including the platform I used). I'm sharing with you what's important and necessary to make sure to add to your website that not only will keep things legal, but will also deliver a user-friendly experience. Listen for some tips on website must-haves!

In this episode, you will learn:   

• 8 things to add to your teacher website (and why it's important)
• Suggested website platforms to use
• Tips on if it's a good idea to hire out a web designer

Resources and Links  

⁠Bobby Klinck - FREE Privacy Policy Template⁠

⁠The Contract Shop - Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Template⁠

⁠Complianz Wordpress Plug-In ⁠

⁠Cookie Pro⁠

⁠Ashley Hughes Designs⁠

⁠Kristen Doyle Website Design⁠

⁠Shelley Tomich - Pitch Clips⁠

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

You might love to create teacher resources and create product listings for your resource. But what about UPDATING your resources? When is it time to give your resource a facelift? What are some best practices on taking the time to go back and add more? Well, my friend, you'll get those questions answered (and more) in this episode with Alex Baxter! 

Alex is a former teacher turned full-time TpT seller. When she isn't running her own store, she loves helping other teacher authors grow their businesses through her podcast and Facebook group The Terrific Teacherpreneur. Alex loves sharing tips about TpT, Pinterest, productivity, and everything in between!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• why update resources - even if selling well?
• tell-tale signs it’s time to update a resource
• if it is best to just delete or deactivate a resource
• best practices on updating a resource
• how often should resources be updated
• 
  

Resources and Links

Follow Alex on Instagram at @terrificsellingtactics

Join Alex's Facebook Group >> The Terrific Teacherpreneur

Listen to Alex's podcast >> The Terrific Teacherpreneur

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Welcome to the TPT matrix. This episode shares with you 4 ways to attract customers specifically on the TPT platform! This is in the form of a matrix in that each of the strategies I share with you are high or low outcome and high or low prep!

PLEASE NOTE! This is not to say that one is worse than the other. Pick an attraction strategy that works best for you. This is just my opinion and my experience. Everyone might have a different outlook!

Here are my best tips that you'll find in this episode:

• why marketing on tpt is beneficial
• tips for each attraction strategy
• which attraction strategy has worked best for me
• 
  

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Blogging is not dead, friends! It’s alive and thriving!

Even with the boom of podcasts, blogging is still a great way to drive traffic to your products, especially if you’re like me and you LOVE to write.

Decide on whether or not blogging is a great asset to your business and see what you can do to get started or listen for tips on how you could improve your blogging game!

Here are my best tips that you'll find in this episode:

• how to get started with a blog (it's easier than you think!)
• planning and batching content
• key elements of a great blog post
• ways to market your blog post

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Have you ever wondered what exactly is trending in design right now and how you can apply it to your TPT business? Maybe you're not the most confident in really knowing what's in and what's out design-wise?  

In this episode, I'm sharing with you a couple of graphic design trends for 2023. I also share with you two coffee shops who utilize these graphic design trends in their branding and how it can be used in your teacher business. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in with me!   

In this episode, you will learn:   

• Why it's important to stay current and relevant  
• 2 graphic design trends for 2023  
• Examples of how the trends look in a brand  
• How you can apply the design trends to your TPT business  

Resources and Links  

Register for FREE Spring Fling 2023 - March 25-27  

Upgrade to the All-Access Pass and get the Bonus Guide - 9 Graphic Design Trends  

Let's connect!

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

Mentioned in this episode:

Ready to grow your teacher business like never before? 🎉

The Teacher Seller’s Summit is a virtual event happening June 26–29, 2025 designed just for teacherpreneurs like you! With expert-led sessions on product listings, email marketing, website shops, and more, you’ll walk away with real strategies to grow and diversify your income.

Register for TSS 2025!

Need a (better)email marketing platform? Consider Flodesk!

If you’re like me and have tried every email marketing platform out there—only to end up frustrated—this is for you. In 2024 I gave Flodesk another shot, and I’m so glad I did! Not only do my newsletters look amazing, but the platform makes it SO easy (and fun!) to create emails that actually feel like me. Plus, the built-in analytics help me see exactly what’s working without all the guesswork.

Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk!