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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.

According to a poll that I posted on Instagram, the majority of you hit a roadblock when it’s time to create the preview and thumbnails.

Today I’m sharing my best advice on how to embrace the “done is better than perfect” mindset when it comes to creating TPT products, and how to save time and mental energy during this process. It’s time to quit stalling and post those products!

01:47 - Finding your confidence so that you can overcome your perfectionism

05:00 - What you can do to build momentum in order to finish creating TPT products and get them posted

06:52 -  The importance of eye-catching previews and my favorite tool for creating them

09:26 - A resource that will help you create your previews, covers, and thumbnails

Resources:

• Canva templates for TPT sellers
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• Follow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co 
• Join my private Facebook community: TPT and Website Savvy
• Rate & review The Savvy Teacher Seller on Apple Podcasts

Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode58

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In this week's episode, I'm diving into a savvy strategy for boosting your visibility on TPT by uploading new resources strategically right before a site-wide sale. I'll walk you through how this can serve as a powerful tool for capturing attention and getting a little free publicity, while also sparking excitement among your followers. 

Whether you have several resources to post or just one, I'll share tips on the optimal timing during a 2-day sale to keep your audience engaged and ensure you're maximizing your visibility.

*If you signed up for STS Insiders & are not able to hear the episode, look for an email from Buzzsprout (the podcast host) that's titled "Thanks for supporting!" Inside this email you'll find your personal feed links to add to the podcast player of your choice.

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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.

Many TPT sellers are very different from other entrepreneurs because they often fall into the "accidental entrepreneur" category. Because of this, it’s common for teacher sellers to have mindset roadblocks that hold them back from becoming one of the top TPT sellers.

In today's episode, I am sharing the lessons I've learned along my journey, the seven critical mindset shifts you can make to succeed as a top TPT seller, and how you can apply these shifts to your TPT business.

02:02 - How to transition from a teacher mindset to a business mindset
03:46 - The difference between abundance mindset vs scarcity mindset
06:41 - The top TPT sellers avoid the comparison game
08:39 - How to embrace negative feedback and failures as learning opportunities
10:34 - Adopting a long-term mindset and planning for sustained success

For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode57

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Using AI tools can save us so much time and mental work, especially when it comes to brainstorming ideas. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact prompts I use to generate content ideas for my teaching blog and for my podcast episodes.  You'll find a Google Doc swipe file of these prompts on the members page (linked below).

*If you signed up for STS Insiders & are not able to hear the episode, look for an email from Buzzsprout (the podcast host) that's titled "Thanks for supporting!" Inside this email you'll find your personal feed links to add to the podcast player of your choice.

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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!

Our guest, Sara Whittaker, is a teacher turned podcast strategist and the host of the Podcasting for Educators podcast. She helps teachers and TPT sellers start and leverage podcasting to grow their businesses and connect deeper with their audience. 

Tune in to hear us dig into the benefits of podcasting as a TPT seller, how to know whether or not it's the right move for you at this time, what you need to get started, and Sara's practical first steps for getting started. 

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

For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode56

Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you think you need to do to grow your digital product business? Take the Savvy Seller Quiz and find out exactly what to focus on right now to actually move your business forward. 

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I'm sharing my key takeaways from the keynote, closing, and seller sessions that I attended. Hopefully you'll pick up a couple of new tips and get a feel for the whole TPT ecosystem in the world of IXL! 

*If you signed up for STS Insiders & are not able to hear the episode, look for an email from Buzzsprout (the podcast host) that's titled "Thanks for supporting!" Inside this email you'll find your personal feed links to add to the podcast player of your choice.

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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.

I am pulling back the curtain on how the podcast idea first came to me and what it’s been like over the last year of releasing weekly episodes! I’m spilling the good, challenging, and everything in between.

In today’s first-anniversary celebration episode, I will be looking back on when I first had the idea to start a podcast. Plus I’ll share the most significant benefits podcasting has brought to my business along with the struggles through my first year as a podcaster, and my best advice for anyone who is considering starting their podcast.

02:15 - The story behind starting The Savvy Teacher Seller Podcast

06:59 - All the feelings that came with releasing the podcast to the world

09:46 - The fears of running out of new content ideas for the podcast

12:07 - How podcasting is the ultimate tool for creating authentic connections with others

14:20 - The most significant challenges from the first year of podcasting

For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode55

Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you think you need to do to grow your digital product business? Take the Savvy Seller Quiz and find out exactly what to focus on right now to actually move your business forward. 

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In this extended episode, Marcy shares the top things she wishes she had done before the hack that could have protected her from being hacked in the first place or would have made the hack much easier to recover from. 

*If you signed up for STS Insiders & are not able to hear the episode, look for an email from Buzzsprout (the podcast host) that's titled "Thanks for supporting!" Inside this email you'll find your personal feed links to add to the podcast player of your choice.

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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.

One of my best TPT friends, Marcy Bernethy, joins me to talk about how she survived a five-month process of recovering her Facebook after being hacked. Marcy experienced one of the worst hacks her hacking team has ever handled.

In today’s episode, Marcy shares her story about how her Facebook account was hacked, the journey to gain access back to her account over five months, and her best advice to prevent hacks from happening in our TPT businesses.

01:57 - Marcy shares her experience with having her Facebook hacked

16:43 - The five-month journey to recover her Facebook account

26:20 - Who social media insurance is for, and how it protects business owners

35:46 - The valuable support Marcy hired to help her get back into her Facebook

For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode54

Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you think you need to do to grow your digital product business? Take the Savvy Seller Quiz and find out exactly what to focus on right now to actually move your business forward. 

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In this episode, copywriting expert, Nicole Kepic, is taking an actual TPT product under her microscope. She’ll pick apart the copy, give some honest feedback, and share how to turn a pretty decent product description into a stellar one.

Want to level-up your writing game? Listen in as Nicole shares her secrets to copywriting that sells!

*A video version of this episode is available on the STSI Members page!

*If you signed up for STS Insiders & are not able to hear the episode, look for an email from Buzzsprout (the podcast host) that's titled "Thanks for supporting!" Inside this email you'll find your personal feed links to add to the podcast player of your choice.

Insiders: Log in to the Insiders portal for show notes, links and resources at https://kristendoyle.co/stsi-members (Password is in your email!)

Learn more about STS Insiders and subscribe at https://kristendoyle.co/sts-insiders