TPT just rolled out a brand new Seller Discounts feature — and in this episode of Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All, Amanda and Jess walk you through it in real time. They screen-share the new Discounts dashboard, activate every available discount type, and talk through how TPT sellers can use these tools to increase sales without slashing prices across their whole store. Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

- Where to find the new TPT Seller Discounts feature (under Shop → Promotions → Discounts)
- How to activate the first-time buyer discount, abandoned cart discount, and follower discount
- How to customize and schedule discounts (including the 20% cap and "ends never" option)
- How discounts differ from TPT sitewide sales and the auto opt-in feature
- Dollar sales and hashtag sales: how TPT sellers use Facebook groups to run flash promotions
- Why half-price launch day pricing can train your followers to buy on day one
- The role of email lists in driving TPT sales — and whether AI is changing that
- Tips from Jess on Shelly Rees's TPT Seller Success Facebook group and collaborative selling strategies

Resources mentioned:
- TPT Seller Discounts page (found under Shop → Promotions → Discounts in your TPT dashboard)
- TPT Seller Success Facebook Group
- TPT Share: Teachers Pay Teachers Share Ideas Facebook Group (73,000+ members)

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Jess and Amanda discuss major AI platforms for teacherpreneurs, focusing on ChatGPT versus Claude. Jess admits she used ChatGPT exclusively until Amanda introduced her to Claude about four to six months ago. Amanda explains that Claude is Anthropic’s large language model, led by CEO Dario Amodei (a former OpenAI employee), and describes Anthropic’s emphasis on ethics and user privacy settings, including an option not to let the company see chats. They discuss reports about a Pentagon/Department of Defense controversy in which Anthropic set “red lines,” including no use for fully autonomous weapons or mass domestic surveillance, contrasted with OpenAI’s involvement. They also reference Anthropic’s “Constitution of Claude,” framing Claude as values-driven rather than rule-driven. Jess and Amanda compare outputs and prompting styles, describing Claude as more long-form and complex (a “PhD”) and ChatGPT as simpler with strong brand recognition.

00:00 Cold Open Banter
00:39 Tell All AI Showdown
02:03 Podcast Intro Theme
02:41 Why Jess Switched
04:55 What Claude Is
07:26 Ethics and Privacy Angle
08:43 Pentagon Contract Controversy
11:30 Jess Reacts Values Clash
14:48 Claude Constitution Explained
17:19 Head to Head User Experience
21:02 When Bots Trash Talk
22:47 Grok Joke Wrap Up
23:21 Final Outro and CTA

Amanda Werner and Jessica Martin discuss their evolving views on AI, debating the ethics of using tools like Claude to create teacher resources and whether it’s acceptable to sell AI-assisted products on Teachers Pay Teachers. They describe earlier anti-AI concerns about uncredited “borrowing,” environmental impact, and threats to creative work, alongside current reliance on AI for heavy workloads, including generating 35-page weekly lesson plans that save significant time. Amanda shares she has created multiple AI-assisted, password-protected free slide decks via an email opt-in and feels tempted to sell them, while weighing transparency and the risk that AI “flatters” users. They also consider how AI could flood marketplaces, reduce value, reshape educators into editors, and push classrooms away from busywork toward discussion-based learning and human connection, including time outdoors.

00:00 AI Ethics Debate Setup
01:19 From Anti AI to Hypocrisy Fears
03:20 Using AI for Lesson Plans
05:42 Selling AI Made Curriculum Dilemma
08:58 Amanda Uses Claude for Slides
15:18 Claude Weighs In on Ethics
19:58 Transparency and Market Flooding
25:40 AI Changes Classroom Learning
31:29 Human Connection in AI Age
33:36 Nature Unplugging and Wrap Up

This is Part 2 of our conversation about leaving the classroom. In this segment, Amanda and Jess shift gears to talk about building a sustainable business outside of TPT. Jess has been working with Claude AI to create a backup plan, and shares what that looks like - including the membership website idea she's been debating. They talk about pricing strategies, passive income myths, and why it's so hard to build a business while teaching full-time. Plus, Amanda shares her experience running a membership that hit 120 members at its peak. If you're thinking about diversifying your income or wondering what comes next after TPT, stick around - this one's packed with real talk and practical insights.

• Jess shares Claude AI's recommendation: build a membership website as a TPT backup plan
• Debate over pricing: Claude suggests $15/month, but Jess wants it lower (under $10)
• Examples of successful low-cost memberships ($1-$5) with high subscriber counts
• Two membership concepts: Teacher health & wellness vs. picture book library resources
• The challenge of being a full-time teacher while building a business
• Why the "wake up at 3:30 AM" advice from a TPT millionaire didn't work
• The importance of not relying solely on TPT or Instagram
• Passive income myth: TPT spoiled us, but constant marketing is needed for memberships
• Amanda's past membership experience: $25/month, 120 members at peak, years to build
• The motivation factor: memberships create accountability for consistent content creation
• Dad's wisdom on getting rich: marry it, inherit it, or get really lucky

Key Takeaway: Building a sustainable business requires strategic planning, consistent marketing, and finding what truly serves your audience - while accepting that luck and timing play a role.

In this episode Jess and Amanda discuss the experience of leaving the classroom for good! This is part one in a two part series about leaving the classroom.

• Amanda shares why she left teaching after working part-time for two years
• The reality of part-time teaching: working full-time hours for part-time pay
• Life after the classroom: more time for passion projects like podcasting
• How consistency in content creation led to an unexpected opportunity with Adrian Martinca  (Kids Dream Dreams Matter)
• The inspiration that sparked new product creation around AI and future skills
• New stresses replacing old ones: homeschooling, household responsibilities, and limited time despite no job
• TPT strategy insights from YDP: focusing on what people actually need vs. what you want to make
• The 80/20 rule: Only 5 of Amanda's 59 products generate most of her income
• The importance of getting top products to page one for increased sales

Key Takeaway: Leaving teaching doesn't mean less stress - it means different stress. Success comes from following your interests while being strategic about the marketplace.

In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda share their personal processes for creating educational products, especially for the Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) platform. They discuss their early approaches and how they've evolved to more efficient methods using templates and skeletons. The episode also touches on the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve product titles, descriptions, and accommodate diverse learning needs. A 10-year-old 'Ultimate TPT Checklist' is revisited, revealing that many core strategies are still relevant today. The importance of understanding market demands and incorporating SEO into product creation is emphasized.

00:00 Welcome Back, Teacherpreneurs!
00:45 Introduction to Product Making
01:56 Jess's Product Creation Journey
06:20 Amanda's Product Creation Insights
12:27 Using AI in Product Development
19:11 SEO and Market Research
24:02 Final Thoughts and Tips
27:49 Conclusion and Farewell

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In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss the challenges teacherpreneurs face when they get used and exploited by business partners, clients, customers and friends. The conversation delves into personal experiences of feeling used, the importance of setting boundaries, and recognizing the signs of toxic relationships. Amanda also shares insights about how neurodivergent individuals might be more susceptible to exploitation. Tune in for real talk, personal stories, and advice on maintaining healthy business relationships.

00:00 Welcome to the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast
00:21 Getting Used as a Business Owner
01:53 Personal Stories of Being Taken Advantage Of
03:43 Challenges Faced by Autistic Individuals
06:45 Emotional Labor and Attracting the Wrong People
08:47 Partnership Dynamics and Red Flags
18:49 Setting Boundaries and Agreements
22:01 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss crucial insights they wish they had known before entering business partnerships. They share personal anecdotes about the importance of having contracts, recognizing and avoiding being co-opted, understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, and building personal scaffolding to support oneself through entrepreneurial ventures. With conversational exchanges about their own business missteps and the emotional impact of these experiences, this episode provides valuable lessons for aspiring teacherpreneurs aiming to protect their interests while nurturing business relationships.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:04 The Importance of Contracts in Business Partnerships
04:44 Recognizing Red Flags and Setting Boundaries
06:48 Understanding Co-opting and Maintaining Individuality
14:50 Dealing with Narcissism and Mental Health in Partnerships
19:13 Building Independence and Personal Scaffolding
23:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss their experiences with social media collaborations, sharing personal stories of challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Jess opens up about being overwhelmed by popularity on platforms like Periscope and Instagram and dealing with failed collaborations, while Amanda reflects on misunderstandings and periods of awkwardness in their long-standing friendship. Together, they offer insights on identifying genuine collaborations, managing self-esteem in partnerships, and the importance of getting to know collaborators deeply before committing to long-term projects. Listeners will gain valuable tips to help avoid common pitfalls in social media collaborations.

00:00 Welcome to Wacky Teacherpreneur Frenzy!
00:25 The Perils of Social Media Collaborations
01:34 Introducing the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast
02:12 The Longstanding Collaboration with Amanda
02:58 The Drama and Falling Out
03:38 Reconnecting and New Collaborations
14:58 Lessons Learned from Failed Collaborations
20:26 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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In this episode of Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda dive into the challenges of marketing without being cringey. They discuss their personal experiences with feeling cringey in marketing efforts, with Jess sharing a detailed story about her woodworking business and its fluctuating success. The discussion explores the fine line between authentic self-promotion and desperate sales tactics, emphasizing relationship-building and genuine engagement. They also highlight the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in offering non-cringey marketing strategies and touch on the effectiveness of email marketing. Throughout, humor and real-life anecdotes keep the conversation lively and relatable, concluding with a soft sell of their course on making money online.

00:00 Introduction and Breaking News
00:09 Promoting Our YouTube Channel
00:40 Today's Topic: Being Cringey
02:44 Jess's Struggles with Cringey Marketing
08:40 Amanda's Insights on Cringey Marketing
09:20 Email Marketing Strategies
11:19 Soft Selling vs. Hard Selling
14:00 Personal Stories and Authenticity
16:35 Course Promotion and Conclusion

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