On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss the most valuable ways to spend your precious time. This episode is for those days when life is full and you have a short window of time to dedicate towards your business.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Why focusing on marketing is gambling with your time
• How time spent on SEO is guaranteed to impact your sales
• What you can accomplish quickly that will draw buyers into your listings
• How to make informed price tweaks in minutes
• What tasks are better saved for lengthier work sessions

Limited time calls for working smarter, not harder! These ideas will help you maximize your time by focusing on tasks that are bound to impact your business.

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On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Heather from HoJo’s Teaching Adventures returns for Part 2 of our conversation. We dive into TPT marketing strategies and discuss the mindset needed to navigate declining sales.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Which products and listings to give attention to
• Why the decline in sales changed product creation
• How to focus your marketing efforts
• How to handle or prevent burnout

Challenges and changes are inevitable in any business, and navigating them can often feel isolating. A big thank you to HoJo for sharing her insights on how to adapt during tough times while taking care of ourselves!

Listen to Navigating A Decline In Sales As A Seasoned Seller With Heather From HoJo’s Teaching Adventures Part 1

More with HoJo! Tips For Hiring A Virtual Assistant with Heather Whetham-Fergen (Hojo)

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On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, Heather from HoJo’s Teaching Adventures joins me for a conversation about her experience as a veteran seller and her decline in sales since personalized search began. This is an open and honest conversation that you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, we discuss:

• How the personalized search feature has affected some stores
• Why emergency funds are important for your business and personal life
• Why you should carefully consider diversifying your business
• How to utilize VAs in your business

We can all take valuable lessons from Hojo's journey through the highs and lows of running a TPT business. Her mindset and adaptability are qualities that can inspire and benefit us all!

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On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I dive into the power of thumbnails and previews in your listings. You’ll walk away from this episode understanding each listing component and gain some motivation to improve yours for better sales! 

In this episode, I discuss:

• Why a thumbnail is not optional
• How to create the best thumbnails for your products
• What you can do with a preview that you can’t with a thumbnail
• How to showcase your products in previews
• Why your previews may be dated and ineffective
• How previews persuade buyers in ways that thumbnails cannot
• How to identify listings that need improvements or updating

Whether you’re a new or seasoned seller, you likely have listings with thumbnails and previews that would benefit from some TLC. Here’s your nudge to apply these tips and take your sales to the next level!

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On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I cover why you need to stop making cheap resources and what to do with your existing low-cost listings. This episode just may be the wake-up call you need to increase your earnings!

In this episode, I discuss:

• How I’ve adjusted my store over the years
• How to expand existing resources for increased value
• Why small price increases have a big impact
• What to ask yourself when creating new resources

Now is the time to evaluate your current products and carefully consider what you're creating. Setting the right price point can significantly impact your sales and overall success!

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On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share why another TPT seller may be more successful than you. There are lots of individual factors that play into a seller's level of achievement, but this episode gets into what can set you apart from someone exactly like you. 

In this episode, I discuss:

• What can separate one seller from another
• How stores can appear to be the same on the surface level
• Which strategies create a thriving store
• What to ask yourself in order to identify areas with room for improvement
• How to better your current and future products

Let this episode guide you through some self reflection to pinpoint your store’s shortcomings and how to fix them! These changes could be what turn your products into top sellers. 

Join me on Instagram @TerrificSellingTactics for more tips, tricks, and honest talks 

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On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share how your niche may be hurting you. Yes, a niche is important to your business, however considering the flip side of how it negatively impacts your sales is eye opening!

In this episode, I discuss:

• Why a narrow niche has benefits over a broad one
• What makes some niches challenging
• Why your niche may evolve over time
• How to make informed decisions to guide your focus
• Why certain marketing platforms might not help your niche

Don’t take your struggles personally! It’s time to closely examine your resources and data in order to strengthen your niche!

Join me on Instagram @TerrificSellingTactics for more tips, tricks, and honest talks. 

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On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I get into all the details of my 3rd and 4th years selling on TPT. We often get caught up in others’ instant success stories. My trajectory has been far from that, and you may be interested to hear what I’ve learned from it.

In this episode, I discuss:

• A recap of my first two years on TPT
• What I earned in my 3rd and 4th years selling on TPT
• What fueled my growth most
• How my store changed when I left the classroom
• What I would do differently if I could go back in time
• Why I learned to invest in my business

I hope this episode helps put your own experience and level of success into perspective! We all grow at our own pace and can learn from one another’s lessons along the way. 

Listen to My Story: A Glimpse Into My First Two Years As A TPT Seller

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In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss why buyers aren’t purchasing your TPT resources. We all know that product listings hold a lot of weight, and there are aspects of a listing that can turn buyers away. This episode is full of advice and opinions from other sellers based on their personal buying experiences, making it a must listen!

In this episode, I share:

• Why you should steer clear of deceptive marketing
• How to lose buyers through your description 
• Why you may unintentionally mislead buyers with your page count
• What matters in a preview
• What qualities a product must have to keep customers coming back
• Which TPT statistics you can use to understand how your listings are performing

Use these buyers’ experiences to your advantage! Take time this week to comb through your listings and ensure that you’re not losing potential sales to one of the pitfalls they shared.

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Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is Part 2 of a two-part episode on the economic principle of the law of diminishing returns. You’ll hear exactly what this principle means for new and experienced sellers. 

In this episode, I discuss:

• How the law of diminishing returns results in slow growth for newer or smaller sellers
• Why this principle means that seasoned sellers must be open to change if they experience a plateau or decline in sales
• What questions to ask yourself in order to find your sticking point
• Why everyone may hit an inevitable plateau
• How to harness the things that are in your control to come back from a decrease in sales

It’s time to look at how you spend your time and money with a new lens. Let the law of diminishing returns guide you to wise choices that keep moving you towards your goals!
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Listen to Part 1 of The Law of Diminishing Returns

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