In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss their experiences with grief, trauma, and burnout, and how these experiences have impacted their businesses. They share personal stories and strategies for navigating these challenging situations. They emphasize the importance of community support, self-care, and maintaining a balance between personal life and business. They also discuss the societal pressure to hide grief and the need for more open expression of emotions. The episode highlights the value of generosity in business and the transformative power of helping others. The hosts provide advice for listeners dealing with similar issues, encouraging them to allow themselves to feel their emotions without judgment and to be open to new experiences. Check out this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Rw7cPPFfaO8

In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss the value and importance of empowering teacher authors and the curriculum and resources they create. They address the skepticism and questioning that teacher authors often face and emphasize the positive impact their resources have on students and teachers worldwide. They also discuss the challenges and negative impact of canned curriculum in schools, highlighting the lack of teacher autonomy and student engagement. The episode concludes with a lighthearted conversation and a call to action for listeners to support teacher authors by purchasing their resources.

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The Teacher Shortage Crisis: Outsourcing Teacher Expertise to Canned Curriculum

In this episode Jess and Amanda catch up on all the big changes they've gone through recently. Amanda talks about her experience teaching ninth grade for the first time, while Jess shares her experiences in her second year as a librarian. They discuss the challenges they have faced recently including unpredictable class assignments, crazy weather, and COVID-19 problems. As always, they share how they are balancing life, teaching, and businesses. Jess shares her struggles and determination in launching a large product line for librarians, and Amanda is staying consistent with her two podcasts, as well as keeping track of finances using her business budget spreadsheet.

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In this podcast episode, Jess and Amanda, two teacher entrepreneurs, discuss their experiences with the recent Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sale. They talk about the decline in sales compared to previous years, particularly for secondary sellers. Jess and Amanda share their different approaches to the sale, with Jess being a part-time seller and Amanda focusing on webinars to boost her TPT sales. They discuss the potential of webinars and using Facebook ads to promote higher-priced bundles. They also touch on the mindset around money and the banning of TPT in some school districts. The episode ends with tips on social media marketing and building connections with the audience.

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In this coffee chat episode, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss all sorts of topics using a fun acronym introduced by the Townie Teacher over on Instagram called "Friday Report". Report stands for: r-reading, e-eating, p-playing, o-obsession, r-recommend, t=a favorite treat. The hosts share their recent reading habits, their creative endeavors, eating habits, and recreational activities. They also talk about their obsessions, with Jess being obsessed with making her classroom more fun and Amanda's dedication to spreading awareness about the teacher shortage crisis through her podcast Empower Students Now. 

Resources Discussed in this Episode: 

Check out the Townie Teacher on IG

Check out the Teacher Shortage Crisis Exposed podcast series 

Keeping the Wonder Workshop

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During this podcast episode, Amanda shares her experience of making money while on vacation through an evergreen webinar funnel. Amanda and Jess discuss using tools like Facebook ads, Kajabi, Optin Monster, Canva, and Zoom. Amanda explains how she promote her webinar titled "Three Steps to Building Student Independence in the Secondary English Classroom" and offers valuable content while also promoting her program, Empower English Teachers Now. They talk about pricing options and the breakdown of their sales. Jess asks questions about technical aspects and promotes webinars with a small email list. Amanda helps listeners understand they can build their email list with tiny offers that are really valuable but offered at a low no-brainer kind of price.

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In this coffee chat episode, Amanda and Jess discuss their summer trips and experiences. Jess shares her time as a tour guide for Book Bag Tours in Greece, highlighting the overwhelming response from teachers wanting to visit Greece and the opportunity to explore ancient wonders. They discuss the cost of the trip and Amanda expresses interest in joining a tour. They discuss the benefits of traveling with a group and the involvement of their husbands. Amanda shares her experience visiting family in Eastern Washington and the joy of family reunions. They also discuss food, music, and the challenges of planning and paying for vacations. They end with a playful exchange and a reminder to leave a five-star review and share the podcast.

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In this coffee chat episode co-hosts Jess and Amanda discuss their plans for the summer and how they prepare their businesses for vacation time. They also discuss various topics such as yin yoga, reiki, meditation, summer school, upcoming trips, and personal struggles with ADHD and self-sabotage.

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In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur podcast, hosts Amanda and Jess discuss the book "Chill and Prosper" by Denise Duffield-Thomas. They cover various topics such as niches in business, creating offers, money mindset, and valuing oneself as the driving force behind a successful business. The hosts provide practical advice and personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of adapting business advice to fit specific niches, setting boundaries, and prioritizing one's mental, emotional, and physical health. They recommend the book to all teacherpreneurs.

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In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss what to do when your product or course doesn't sell. They share their own experiences with unsuccessful products and offer tips on how to handle the situation, such as being deciding if the product should be deactivated or deleted, being consistent in your business, trying different marketing strategies, and not taking it personally. They also discuss the importance of self-education and seeking inspiration and support from others in the community. They emphasize the importance of perseverance and not giving up too easily, even if it means learning from failures.

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