Thriving Teacher Talk

In this episode of our podcast, host Jillian Fernandez sits down with Marra McDonald, a successful entrepreneur and coach who has built two six-figure businesses in just one year. Marra shares her insights on transitioning from being a teacher to becoming a successful CEO and some of the biggest lessons she learned along the way. As a business mentor, Marra provides advice to those who are hesitant to start a business due to anxiety or self-doubt. She also shares some of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to grow and scale their businesses. Marra speaks candidly about her personal experience living with anxiety-HSP and how she manages it while running a business. She also shares strategies for effectively managing time and avoiding burnout. As a mentor, Marra believes in being both supportive and honest with her clients, even when they may not want to hear the truth. She emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in entrepreneurship and shares how she fosters this within her own business. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on how to overcome anxiety and self-doubt while building a successful business, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Marra's insights and expertise on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. You can find Marra here: Freebie: Blueprint To 10K Months My proven framework that helps you grow to consistent 10k months! https://marra-mcdonald.mykajabi.com/pl/2147640312 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marra.mcdonald/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/ambitiousandabundant Website: https://marra-mcdonald.mykajabi.com If you're interested in connecting with the host, Jillian Fernandez, you can join her Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/, or check out her Teachers Pay Teachers store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez. Jillian also offers signature courses, including Thriving Teacher Academy and Teacher Course Academy, which you can learn more about at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/. Don't forget to join her email list at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join for exclusive content.

In today's episode Jillian Fernandez interviews Allison Nitsch, a former elementary teacher turned podcast manager who is passionate about helping busy entrepreneurs spread their message through podcasting. Allison shares her journey of transitioning from teaching to freelancing, discovering the power of podcasting as a marketing tool, and launching successful marketing campaigns for her clients. Here is where you can find and connect with Allison. Website: allisonnitsch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonnitsch/ Allison also has a free private podcast that walks through the steps of launching a podcast: https://bit.ly/3WTxlxR If you're interested in connecting with the host, Jillian Fernandez, you can join her Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/, or check out her Teachers Pay Teachers store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez. Jillian also offers signature courses, including Thriving Teacher Academy and Teacher Course Academy, which you can learn more about at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/. Don't forget to join her email list at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join for exclusive content.

In this episode, host Jillian Fernandez interviews Jenzaia DiMartile, a tea-drinking, outdoor-loving toddler momma, teacher & marketing expert, and the founder of JD Teacherpreneur Marketing. Jenzaia shares her journey to becoming a Facebook Ads strategist and how she helps ambitious course creators, service providers, and coaches amplify lead generation, grow their email lists and ultimately make more money with their signature offers. Jenzaia highlights some common mistakes teacherpreneurs make with their Facebook advertising campaigns and stresses the importance of having a clear target audience in mind when creating a Facebook ad. She walks us through her process for creating a successful Facebook ad campaign for a teaching business, and discusses the most important metrics to track when running a Facebook ad campaign. Jenzaia also shares some tips on how to effectively target the right audience on Facebook to maximize the success of an ad campaign. She emphasizes the role of ad copy and visuals in the success of a Facebook ad campaign for a teaching business and discusses some strategies for testing and optimizing a Facebook ad campaign to ensure it's performing at its best. Finally, Jenzaia shares some examples of successful Facebook ad campaigns she has managed for teacherpreneurs and what made them successful. She also provides insights on how teacherpreneurs can effectively use Facebook Ads to grow their email list and reach more potential customers. Tune in to this episode to learn from Jenzaia's valuable expertise in Facebook advertising for teacherpreneurs! To connect with Jenzaia you can find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjenzaia/ Or Check out her podcast: marketscalegrow.com/listennow If you're interested in connecting with the host, Jillian Fernandez, you can join her Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/, or check out her Teachers Pay Teachers store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez. Jillian also offers signature courses, including Thriving Teacher Academy and Teacher Course Academy, which you can learn more about at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/. Don't forget to join her email list at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join for exclusive content.

In this episode, we're joined by Stephanie Marrero from @algebramadesimple, a former Special Education and Secondary Math Teacher who is dedicated to helping other teachers implement effective differentiation strategies. Stephanie understands the challenges of meeting the needs of all students in a single lesson, and in her upcoming course, Differentiation Made Simple: Test Prep Edition, she provides ready-to-use templates and video lessons to help teachers create and implement differentiation strategies during the prep season without feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. The course will be available in March 2022, so be sure to keep an eye out for it. In this episode, Stephanie shares her insights on effective differentiation strategies, the importance of providing support to all learners, and her personal journey as an educator and teacherpreneur. You can follow Stephanie on Instagram at @algebramadesimple and check out her lead magnet on differentiation strategies for secondary math teachers at https://workshops.algebramadesimple.com/differentiationguidebook. You can also read her blog at https://algebramadesimple.com/. If you're interested in connecting with the host, Jillian Fernandez, you can join her Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips, follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/, or check out her Teachers Pay Teachers store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez. Jillian also offers signature courses, including Thriving Teacher Academy and Teacher Course Academy, which you can learn more about at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/. Don't forget to join her email list at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join for exclusive content.

In this episode, our host sits down with Alycia, a passionate urban educator with six years of experience teaching 7th Grade Math in New Jersey. Alycia shares her journey of becoming a teacher and the challenges she has faced while teaching in an urban setting. As a resourceful teacher, Alycia has created low-prep and engaging math resources for upper elementary and middle school math teachers, which led her to start her own store, Math and Motivation, in May 2020. Since then, her business has been booming, and she has been helping math teachers all over the world. During the interview, Alycia talks about her motivation behind starting her store and how she creates her resources. She also shares her tips on creating engaging activities for students and how to motivate them to learn math. Listeners will be inspired by Alycia's passion for teaching and her dedication to making math fun and accessible for all. So, whether you're a math teacher looking for new ideas or just someone interested in education, this episode is a must-listen! Here is where you can find Alycia: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Math-And-Motivation https://view.flodesk.com/pages/608d4955460b001b60131c08 https://www.instagram.com/math_and_motivation/ https://www.facebook.com/mathandmotivationteacher https://www.pinterest.com/math_and_motivation/ https://twitter.com/motivationmath https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJTa4tQ9/ Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

After leaving the classroom from burnout in 2020, JennaLee has made it her mission to build and grow an online business that is sustainable and lifelong. She was able to create an online teaching business that earns me more than she did as a classroom teacher teaching what she loves (music!) as well as build multiple income streams such as courses, coaching programs, and the Limitless Membership. Now she helps teachers find sustainable ways to make an impact and income OUTSIDE of the classroom while still being able to teach. JennaLee knows you deserve a job that allows you freedom and respect - and she believes any teacher can earn an income while working from home. You can find JennaLee here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JennaLee94 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/its.jennalee/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitsjennalee Limitless Membership: https://limitless.itsjennalee.com Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In this episode, we dive into why you might not be growing on Instagram despite putting in all the effort and following the advice. We talk about the three common mistakes that people make, and also address some of the popular Instagram hacks, such as sharing 10-slide carousels, engaging 30 minutes before and after posting, and maintaining a perfect feed aesthetic. Tune is to find out how to craft content that is interesting, engaging, and visually appealing to your ideal follower. Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In this episode, we will be exploring the cycle of perfectionism and procrastination and how it affects our work and daily life. I am sharing my personal experience with this issue and providing tools and tips to break free from this self-sabotaging cycle. You will learn how to identify the underlying reasons for their procrastination, how to overcome the fear of not being good enough and how to focus on their goals and achieve their full potential. Join us as we delve into the topic of perfectionism and procrastination and empower you to make a change. Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In this podcast episode, we discuss the upcoming trends and strategies for Instagram in 2023. I discuss and predict that Instagram stories will become more casual and organic, with less focus on filters and fluff, and that genuine engagement will be more important than trying to hack the algorithm through engagement groups. I also talk about how long-winded talking videos without captions will be out, and that short, visually appealing videos will be in. I also provide three key growth strategies for success on Instagram in 2023, including getting clear on one's purpose, determining whether to be an influencer or business owner, and focusing on creating a sense of community with one's followers. Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In today's podcast episode, we discussed the topic of motivation and how to hack your brain to be more productive. I shared my personal experiences of balancing multiple responsibilities as a mom, teacherpreneur, and content creator. I also share more about the importance of having a sense of purpose in your day and my top tricks for staying motivated. In the episode there are 10 tips or hacks you can start using today to help make your day more productive. Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In this episode of Thriving Teacher Talk, we discussed the steps to take in order to start your own online course. These steps included identifying your niche and target audience, determining the format and length of your course, creating a plan for the course, deciding on pricing and packaging options, and promoting the course to your target audience. By following these steps, you can create and launch a successful online course. Let us know your thoughts in our free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips JOIN THE THRIVING TEACHER COURSE ACADEMY TODAY AND START BUILDING THE COURSE OF YOUR DREAMS: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Find out more about Thriving Teacher Academy today: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com Join this free training on creating high quality resources: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/freetraining

Today, we're talking about how to set goals and take your TpT business to the next level in 2023. Expand your product offerings: Consider creating a diverse range of products that cater to different teacher and student needs, and also offer products in different formats such as printable worksheets, digital resources, lesson plans, interactive resources, video tutorials, audio resources, and customizable resources. Improve your product descriptions and images: Make sure your descriptions are clear and concise, and include high-quality images that accurately represent your products. Highlight the benefits of using your products, and include relevant keywords in your descriptions. Utilize TpT's marketing tools: TpT offers tools and resources such as note to followers and social media posts to help you promote your products. Schedule these in advance, and consider running promotions or sales to drive traffic to your store. Join TpT seller communities: Connect with other TpT sellers and share ideas, ask for feedback, and learn from their experiences. TpT has a seller community forum where you can connect with other sellers, and there are also online groups and communities specifically for TpT sellers. By joining these communities, you can learn from your peers, get support and encouragement, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in the TpT industry. Keep learning and growing: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in the industry by attending webinars, workshops, and conferences, and joining online communities and groups. Invest in yourself and your business to make a bigger impact. By following these steps, you can create a profitable and sustainable income selling your resources on TpT. Thanks for tuning in! Let us know your thoughts in our free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips Find out more about Thriving Teacher Academy today: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ' Join this free training on creating high quality resources: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/freetraining

Creating a brand that makes an impact will make a world of difference in how your business thrives. You will walk away with 5 steps that you can use today to take action! You'll have more confidence in diving into what may seem to be overwhelming or daunting, and you'll know what next steps to take. Thank you to today's sponsor, Kim Thornton. Kim has a fabulous TPT Store called Game Learning Classroom that is filled with highly engaging games to help students thrive. Second and third grade students will get plenty of practice using the self-checking, engaging and fun resources in each product. The games give students a sense of independence. As they play each game, read each book with writing prompts and enjoy a little friendly competition that will help them learn on their level. Game Learning Classroom offers no preparation to any teacher, homeschool mom and child. Each game and activity is perfect for second and third graders in centers, homework, independent learning and group settings. When you check out Kim's store you'll find printable color by letter pages, books with word-searches and writing prompts, search and reveal games, tic-tac-toe, escape rooms and other fun digital games. You can find the links to her store and where to find her on Instagram in the shownotes. Be sure to check out Game Learning Classroom for your second and third grade learning needs. Thank you again so much to Kim Thorton for sponsoring today's episode. You can find her here: Tpt store : https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Game-Learning-Classroom Instagram: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Game-Learning-Classroom Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

I know you want to grow your business, brand or presence on social media and you want to do it fast. Maybe you're tired of hearing tips like pick a niche, be consistent, provide value. While that advice Is valid, In this episode I want to teach you some tips and tricks that I've learned along my journey that have helped me grow. The strategies I am teaching in this episode are simply what have worked for me and what has worked for my students. I know there are so many other strategies out there and other approaches, and I'm not saying that my way is the only way. These are strategies I know work because I've seen them work multiple times for myself and others I've noticed when you actually have an Idea of how you want to make money from the very beginning you're able to monetize and grow a lot quicker. *Thank you to today's sponsor, Brianne Beebe* from Busy Miss Beebe! Are you stuck in the day-to-day lesson planning trap? You're working at school all day, then coming home to continue planning tomorrow's lesson, and then doing it all over again the next day. Even when you're working constantly, you're never able to get ahead. And worst of all, lesson planning is draining all of your energy, and you're not your best self for your students. Are you ready to solve these problems? Batch lesson planning is the solution you've been looking for. It's the secret to finally being able to plan ahead. Better yet, with batch lesson planning you will be able to get more done in less time, create your best lessons, and reserve your time and energy for what you love to do most. Batch lesson planning will even help you streamline the process of planning for multiple subjects. Don't worry! Batching expert Brianne Beebe is here to walk you through the simple 5 step Batch Lesson Planning Process in the Batch Lesson Planning Workshop. Batch Lesson Planning Workshop is the self-paced workshop you can complete in one weekend to get started right away. It's time to escape the day-to-day lesson planning trap. Go to batchlessonplan.com to learn more. Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

What I would focus on if I was JUST STARTING OUT. When I first started to take my business seriously and look at it like an actual business I spent a lot of time doing exactly what you're doing right now. Watching youtube videos, listening to podcasts, so much googling, and reading blog posts… and was subscribed to I'm sure dozens of email newsletters. I was hungry for advice about how to get my business started and get it actually making money. I'm guessing you can probably relate. Now I really appreciate all the advice that I got from so many mentors during that phase, but I have to say that sometimes the advice can actually be the problem, because as you read those blog posts and listen to the podcast and watch the youtube videos, you get so many different ideas for things that you could be working on and you feel like maybe you should be, and it can make it really difficult to know exactly what you ACTUALLY should be focusing on when you're first starting out. So in this episode I want to give you my best advice for exactly what to focus on when you're first starting out and this is based on in retrospect what I see actually made the difference versus other things that were actually just distracting me from the work I needed to do. *Thank you to today's sponsor, Anne Rozell*. Today we are highlighting her 2 Digit Addition & Subtraction Worksheets With and Without Regrouping BUNDLE. If you're looking for no prep resources to help your students practice this challenging skill, this bundle is perfect for you! This collection of 50 activities has all the worksheets you need to easily review this essential math skill. You will be getting a Printable PDF Version, a Digital File Utilizing Easel Activities, Printer Friendly Black & White worksheets, and Answer Keys for easy grading. Check out Anne's 2 Digit Addition & Subtraction Worksheets With and Without Regrouping BUNDLE here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2-Digit-Addition-Subtraction-Worksheets-With-and-Without-Regrouping-BUNDLE-4476635 and other great resources for your classroom in the Believe to Achieve by Anne Rozell store on Teachers Pay Teachers! You can also sign up to receive a free teaching resource delivered directly to your email every month by signing up for her monthly email newsletter at believetoachievebyanne.blogspot.com/. Come chat with us in the Thriving Teacher Tips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachertips You can also find me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Check out more information about my signature courses: Thriving Teacher Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Teacher Course Academy: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/teachercourseacademy Join my email list for free exclusive content: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/join Or visit my website for more: https://www.jillianfernandez.com

In this interview, Erin Waters shares all her advice, tips, and strategies for batching content effectively as a teacher seller. Erin is a mom of 2 and has been a TpT Seller for 9 years on TpT. She is the founder of School of Sellers, an online community for TpT sellers. Erin also hosts the School of Sellers Podcast. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things teacherpreneur related! You can find Erin here: Instagram: @school.of.sellers TikTok: @schoolofsellers Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolofsellers 6 Minute Batch Master: https://schoolofsellers.com/6-min/ Website: www.schoolofsellers.com

Alissa McDonald is a teacher, toddler mom, self-proclaimed French fry connoisseur, and marketing strategist. Alissa got her start in marketing as a social media manager for local businesses back in 2012, and now she's coached hundreds of teachers and other entrepreneurs to create simple and do-able marketing plans for their online business. Her talents include being able to break down a massive vision into simple, actionable steps, making e-mail marketing actually feel FUN, and writing stop-you-in-your-tracks copy for course sales pages. Most recently, Alissa has been working on building an online marketplace called PopPD where educators can publish and participate in online Professional Development trainings they're interested in. Find more information about Alissa and what she has to offer here: www.alissamcdonald.com www.alissamcdonald.com/masterclass www.instagram.com/teacherbynaptime/ www.PopPD.co Want to learn more about me? Visit my website – www.jillianfernandez.com Find me on Instagram and/or TikTok @thejillianfernandez Send me an email – hello@jillianfernandez.com

HOT TEACHER SUMMER - bit.ly/hotteachersummer WHERE TEACHERS ARE SOAKING IN ALL THE WAYS TO CREATE RESOURCES THAT ACTUALLY SELL. MODULE 1: Create your own self checking activities and games in Google Sheets. Yes! There are templates to make your creation process even easier. MODULE 2: Create covers, thumbnails, previews, write winning descriptions, and list your resources like a pro with proper SEO. Guess what?! You get templates for this week as well... woo hoo! MODULE 3: Create your own interactive activities and games in PowerPoint. Duh! You will get templates this week too. MODULE 4: Effectively promote your resources to hear more of those cha-chings we all want to hear, especially in the summer! PS... the templates you are getting in Hot Teacher Summer are brand new and not available anywhere else. They are exclusive to this workshop! This workshop is self-paced and you will have access to all the content until August 5th. There are no live videos so you can work on the content at your convenience. Content will be dripped out each week beginning on July 5th. If you purchase the lifetime access you will continue have access to all the templates, tutorials, and content within the workshop. And for those of you feeling HOT HOT HOT... there are some amazingly HOT Bonuses!!! You will also be getting a set of summer loving Fonts, a listing and descriptions guide, and so many more surprises along the way! LET'S GET THIS HOT TEACHER SUMMER PARTY STARTED! Join us here: bit.ly/hotteachersummer

Aubree Malick is a boy mom, former teacher, and host of the Freelancer to CEO podcast. Through her podcast and programs, she helps overworked and underpaid moms and (soon-to-be former) teachers experience the freedom and joy that comes from designing a freelancing business with the skills they already have. After taking her own leap of faith over three years ago and replacing her teaching income within two months, she became passionate about helping other women start and grow their own businesses to 5K+ months from home. When she's not supporting her own freelance clients (still walking that walk!) or members of her programs, you can find her looking for her next DIY project, binging her fav reality TV shows, or snuggled up on the couch with her boys. Within three months of starting as a freelancer, she was able to serve enough clients to know this was a business that she could leave her teaching job for and be able to spend more time with her family. Still wanting to teach others, she started her Freelancer to CEO podcast, then coaching programs and courses, to help overwhelmed freelancers (especially moms and teachers) to start and scale virtual assistant businesses from home. Where you can find Aubree: Website: https://aubreemalick.com/ Podcast: "Freelancer to CEO" with Aubree Malick https://aubreemalick.com/blog/ Social links (IG + TT): https://www.instagram.com/aubreemalick/ https://www.tiktok.com/@aubreemalick Want to find out more about me and what I offer? Visit my website https://www.jillianfernandez.com or find me on Instagram @thejillianfernandez. Send me a dm so we can chat! I'd love to hear from you!!

Brianne, also known as Busy Miss Beebe, is a teacher productivity mentor focused on serving the often overlooked secondary teacher. As a business owner, Brianne runs a Teachers Pay Teachers store, hosts a blog and YouTube channel, and creates courses to help secondary teachers master their productivity. With all of this going on, she is also a full-time high school math teacher, wife, and mom to two under 4. Where to find Brianne: Productive Teacher Toolkit Waitlist: https://briannebeebe.mykajabi.com/waitlist Batch Lesson Planning Workshop: https://briannebeebe.mykajabi.com/batch-lesson-planning-workshop Website: https://www.busymissbeebe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busymissbeebe/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusyMissBeebe Be sure to leave a comment, and a review if you enjoyed today's episode. Also please share this episode in your social media! It would mean the world to me if you could help spread the word about this podcast to other teachers and teacherpreneurs looking to get tips to help grow their businesses and brands. Thank you for being here and supporting me!

Ana Scaramella is an elementary ENL teacher who creates fun low prep resources to help teachers take back their precious time. She is obsessed with Boom Cards and would love to see them being used in as many classrooms as possible. She started her TpT store at the end of May 2020 and it was one of the best decisions of her life. She discovered a passion she didn't even know she had and because of it she can provide for her family in ways she wouldn't be able to only with her teaching salary. She joined Thriving Teacher Academy and created a thriving business and also provided a Boom Card training in the course! Check out more information on how you can join this life changing course here: www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Here is where you can find Ana: Insta - www.instagram.com/the_suburbanteacher Tpt - www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/suburban-teacher Boom Card Course - https://thesuburbanteacher.com/course/

Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. is an award-winning special educator and teacher resilience strategist from South Carolina with over ten years of experience working with elementary and middle school classrooms. Brittany is no stranger to teacher burnout and has a passion for empowering teachers, parents, and students to prioritize self-care and mental health. Brittany's digital approach to self-care through digital planning, vision boards, and strategies has reached the homes of thousands of educators across the world. Also known as "MsPrincessTeach" on Tiktok, Brittany's social media following grew through her fast-paced, lighthearted tutorials and humorous real life experiences. Brittany helps teachers create their own Individualized Self-Care Plan by providing sustainable strategies, handcrafted products, and digital resources to reduce stress, automate the mundane tasks of teaching, and prevent overall teacher burnout. Her approach gives support so that educators can maximize fulfillment and effectiveness in their personal and professional lives. Where to find Brittany: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com - (Website) http://www.instagram.com/teachingmindbodyandsoul - (Instagram) http://www.tiktok.com/@msprincessteach - (Tiktok) http://bit.ly/individualizededucareprogram - (Individualized EduCare Program) https://poppd.co/courses/beat-burnout-with-boundaries-a-workshop-for-cultivating-educator-resilience/ (PopPD Workshop: Beat Burnout with Boundaries) http://bit.ly/teachingmindbodyandsoul - (Links to freebies and all other links) Watch on YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

As a content creator, do you find that you always have amazing ideas for your resources, but feel stuck when it comes to creating content for social media? What will I post? How do I keep my content fresh and useful for my audience? We have all found ourselves in this situation before, and if you haven't, at some point you will! So what should you post when you are in a content slump? Today we will be looking further into what you can post when you do not know what to post on social media. I will be giving you my ten go to tips and tricks when you feel like you are stuck! These tips are sure to bring traction and attention to your business as well as keeping eyes on your social media. After you have watched, let us know if you have ever felt the guilt of charging for your resources in comments below or in the Thriving Teacher Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Don't miss this valuable opportunity and sign up today! https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Watch on YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Are you a teacher who wants to make money on Teachers Pay Teachers? What is stopping you? Today we will be talking about some of the most common Teachers Pay Teachers myths and why these are inaccurate. We will also take a closer look at how you can be a successful seller on Teachers Pay Teachers. We will be diving deep into the misbelief that you need to have high tech skills, that you need to be “artsy”, and you need to spend countless hours on your store. We will also take a closer look at why teachers have a perception that other teachers will not purchase their products. After you have watched, let us know your thoughts in comments below or in the Thriving Teacher Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Don't miss this valuable opportunity and sign up today! https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Have you ever tried to build an audience on your social media page, but despite how hard you try, you are not seeing any more engagement than usual? You think to yourself- “What the heck! I post, I like other people's photos, and I post in my stories. According to all of the research, I should be seeing more engagement on my page!” You are not alone! In today's episode, we will be looking more into how building connections on social media is the key to a thriving business. Connections are more than just commenting and liking and today we will be diving a little more into that. We will be looking at the importance of responding meaningfully, talking to the individual and not the whole, and being patient. After you have watched, let us know what you believe is your biggest road block when making connections through social media in comments below or in our Thriving Teacher Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Don't miss this valuable opportunity and sign up today! https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Watch on YouTube: www.bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Are you a teacher who also sells resources on Teachers Pay Teachers? If so, you most likely have an instagram account where you promote your products and services. Do you find yourself wanting to grow your instagram account and get more sales but not sure how? Many self proclaimed instagram “experts” will tell you to tag others in your posts, give you tips to get quick followers, and to comment on every post you see. I am here to tell you that this advice is wrong and that it is actually hindering your ability to grow. Come listen to today's episode where we will be looking at the “strategies” you should avoid when trying to grow your instagram account. You will learn all about why these “strategies” may seem like a good idea at the moment, but down the line, they will not pay off! After you have watched, let us know if you have ever felt the guilt of charging for your resources in comments below or in our Thriving Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Don't miss this valuable opportunity and sign up today! https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Watch on YouTube: www.bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Are you a teacher who has worked endless hours of unpaid time creating resources? Have you ever considered selling your resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, but find yourself feeling guilty because of the perception that teachers should give away their work for free? You are not alone. In today's episode we will be looking closer at the toxic belief that teachers should be giving their resources away for free. Teachers are undervalued and underpaid and it is time to start charging for your hard work. We will first look at why there is a perception that teachers should give work away for free, why teachers should not feel guilty charging for their resources, and why it is time to make a change. After you have watched, let us know if you have ever felt the guilt of charging for your resources in comments below or in the Thriving Teacher Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Don't miss this valuable opportunity and sign up today! https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy ***WATCH THRIVING TEACHER TALK ON YOUTUBE*** https://www.bit.ly/jillianyoutube⁣ Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Are you a teacherpreneur? If so, you understand what it takes to own your own business. Yes, owning your own business can be so rewarding, but there are plenty of obstacles and challenges that you face as well. In today's episode, we will be looking closely at the challenges teacher business owners face and why these obstacles arise in your business. Not only that, but we will also look at how you can overcome these obstacles. Teacherpreneurs are superstars who not only balance their careers but their personal lives as well. As a teacher business owner You are so hardworking but there are still outside factors that are holding you back! Lets take a closer look at them today and break down those walls! Lets build your business up and lets be the best version of ourselves that we can be! After you have watched, let us know if you have ever felt the guilt of charging for your resources in comments below or in the Thriving Teacher Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Don't miss this valuable opportunity and sign up today! https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Read the Blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog Watch on YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/jillianyoutube GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Are you a teacher who sells their resources but are confused about how teachers pay teachers works? In this show, we crack the code for you when it comes to getting more organic traffic to your resources, targeting your ideal audience, and converting views into sales! The trick? To use Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in your teacher pay teachers description and titles. Today we will be discussing more what SEO is, the importance of SEO when selling your resources, and I will be sharing my three top tips! You do not want to miss this one. After you have watched, let us know if you have a better understanding of SEO and how it can help your TpT Store thrive in comments below or in our free Thriving Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Don't miss this valuable opportunity and sign up today! https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Watch on YouTube: https://www.bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

The best way to grow your social media is to post every single day and just use the trending hashtags right? Sorry, but NO! The best way to grow your business is to post with intention and to post to your ideal audience. In today's episode, we will be looking into how to do just that. First, we will talk about how your content relates to your niche and ideal audience. Then we will move into talking about posting something valuable and being sure you post with the intention to grow on your Instagram. After you have watched, let us know one way you will be posting with intention in the comments below or in our Thriving Teacher Facebook Group: This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Don't miss this valuable opportunity and sign up today! YOUTUBE

In this finale episode of Season 1 of Thriving Teacher Talk I am interviewing the amazing Lisa Aanonsen from @helloalgebra. Lisa has created a thriving business on Teachers Pay Teachers, and now has created a must have course and some mini workshops that you don't want to miss. She shares her journey as a full time teacher and successful teacherpreneur, and explains how her journey has made her a better teacher! Find Lisa on Instagram @helloalgebra and let her know she is the BEST. Here are the links to her workshops and her best selling course, Sheets Like a Boss! Workshop Bundle: https://helloalgebra.thinkific.com/bundles/workshopbundle?ref=a23ee3 Sheets Like a Boss: https://helloalgebra.thinkific.com/courses/puzzlepixelart?ref=a23ee3 Don't miss your chance to join in now exclusively since you listened to this podcast!! _________________________ FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook FOLLOW ME: Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/tta-waitlist INSTAGRAM COURSES: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses www.jillianfernandez.com

Today I am interviewing Caileigh Dennis from @thedenniscrew on Instagram. Caileigh is a stay at home mom to a 2.5 year old and another one arriving in January! She was in the classroom for 4 years before having her first kiddo and she's found a huge passion in graphic design while staying home with my girl. She has always had a passion for designing, but it wasn't until recently she decided she wanted to share her passion and offer her services to others. She had no idea that her services would impact so many people! We are talking all things branding as a teacher seller and why having a cohesive brand can be so important. You can find Caileigh multiple platforms @thedenniscrew on IG The Dennis Crew on FB, Pinterest and Youtube I also share some of my designs on tee shirts and such. You can find that at merch.thedenniscrew.com My graphic design portfolio as well as any graphic design requests can be found at thedenniscrew.com FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook FOLLOW ME: Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/tta-waitlist INSTAGRAM COURSES: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses www.jillianfernandez.com

Pinterest can be a powerful tool for Teacher Sellers when used appropriately and with the right strategy behind it. It is a huge driver of sales, but it is a long term game. In this episode I am speaking with Emilee Vales and we get into all the hard questions about Pinterest and how it can actually be used effectively. Emilee is a former teacher turned Pinterest Marketing and Ads Strategist, Emilee thrives off of diving into her clients data and analytics to create personalized strategies that will ultimately turn their traffic into profit! When she's not obsessing over how she can take her clients further with their marketing strategies, or educating her students on how to take their business to the next level with Pinterest, she's chasing around two sweet little girls or spending time with her husband. After feeling called to be at home with her kids and leaving the teaching world, she can finally say she's living the work at home mom life that she thought was only in her dreams. Emilee has been a huge part of Thriving Teacher Academy and does monthly lives in our private Facebook group and helps us with leveling up our Pinterest Game. I have opened the course for the next 24 hours with a huge discount since Emilee was our guest today. Just use code EMILEESENTME at checkout to sneak your way into Thriving Teacher Academy. Here is the exclusive link to join: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/tta-pricing You will also have a chance to grab Emilee's 3 Step System for Automated TpT Sales by clicking here: http://emileevales.com/pdf-landing-page/ Go find Emilee on Instagram @emilee.vales and let her know how much you enjoyed her time here on Thriving Teacher Talk. She would love to hear from you!

Jamie Jasperson from Basic Girl Teaches is a teacher and instructional designer with an obsession for all things branding and Instagram. Her signature program, The Teachergram Academy, helps teacher business owners establish their brands and connect with their customers on Instagram. Guiding teachers to use Instagram in effective and powerful ways is her jam. In this episode we spill all the tea with our thoughts about being in the teacher Instagram world. We also announce the opening of our annual Teachergram Cyber Week Bootcamp specifically designed to help teacher sellers promote effectively on Instagram. In this week long bootcamp we walk you through daily challenges to use Instagram to connect with your audience and promote your resources. The bootcamp runs from November 29 - December 4. To get more information or to join us in this epic week long event for teacher sellers click here: https://school.basicgirlteaches.com/p/teachergram-Bootcamp We hope to see you there, and we can't wait to help you use Instagram effectively to drive sales towards your TpT Store! Don't miss this EPIC EVENT!!! Here are all the ways you can find Jamie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basicgirlteaches/ Teachergram 101 eBook: https://club.basicgirlteaches.com/teachergram101 Join the Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramclub Watch the free masterclass: https://academy.basicgirlteaches.com/masterclass Academy waiting list: https://academy.basicgirlteaches.com/waiting

As teacherpreneurs, we all know there will be ups and downs in sales in our TpT store. BUT there are things that you can do to set your store up for success, and help it continue to be successful. Whether you're looking to hit a big goal by the end of the year, or just increase your seasonal sales, these 5 simple but effective tips are things that are going to set your store up for more repeat customers and easier sales. Be sure to check out the TpT store audit to see these tips in action: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHTrldzh2er Which tip will you start using this week? Let me know in the comments below or in the Thriving Teachergram Tips Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Catch the FREE 2-day training here: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/8obuDCBL/checkout This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy- Doors open TOMORROW- November 18th! Learn more at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy

Breaking out of procrastination… why is it so hard? It doesn't have to be with this 3-Step Cheat Code! When you're ready to get that motivation back, this is my time-tested way to get motivated, get started and make things happen. Find out how powerful it can be to write it, start it and commit to creating a new pattern. I'm never going to give you “quick fixes” because they just don't work. But this Cheat Code will set you up for success whatever your goal is because it includes that powerful element of commitment. This is the Cheat Code you need to get unstuck! I'd love to know your big goal and first step. Let me know in the comments below or in the Thriving Teachergram Tips Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy- DOORS ARE OPENING NOVEMBER 18th! Learn more at https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thrivingteacheracademy Watch on Youtube: bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group :https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Growing your Instagram takes time if you want to reach YOUR specific audience. Sure, you can use “quick-fix” strategies to boost your numbers, but they don't help in the long run! These 5 tips are what I've tested and used for a while now, so I can tell you that they are time-savers and effective. Plus, these strategies help you connect with your niche and create an audience that is interested and engaged. The kind of audience you want as you build a business! And, yes, we're going to talk about Reels and showing your beautiful face, plus a few other things you may not know about that are wonderful for creating your connected audience and community! Which strategy will you start this week? Let me know in the comments below or in the Thriving Teachergram Tips Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Watch this Podcast on YouTube: bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group :https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Creating IG posts that get action can feel hard, but you can totally learn how to do this! These 2 steps will help you post consistently, with confidence and start seeing the responses and leads that your business needs. This week's talk is all about “hooks” and “calls to action”... including some inspiration and ideas for exact phrases you can use

Perfectionism and procrastination. There's a rare breed of humans who don't struggle with this cycle. This episode is for the rest of us! It's so easy to get trapped in the Crazy Eight Cycle of perfectionism and procrastination, and we're going to look at exactly what that is. Plus dive into some answers to the incredibly difficult question of WHY do I procrastinate? There are reasons, and knowing them helps fight it. And good tools help even more, so we're looking at 3 great strategies to break that Crazy Eight Cycle. Where will you start today? Let me know in the comments below or in the Thriving Teachergram Tips Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Be ready for when doors open in November by signing up for the wait list TODAY https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy ***WATCH THRIVING TEACHER TALK ON YOUTUBE*** bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

You just want people to find and love your store, so you're open to anyone! Newsflash… this is not the way to create that business you want! It's time to pick a niche and be seen as an EXPERT. We're looking into how to do both! First let's look at 3 questions to help you pick your niche, and then the 3 reasons you need that niche to help your business grow. This is so exciting and practical! After you've watched, and asked those questions, let us know your niche! Share it in the comments below or in the Teacher Instagram Boss Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteachergramtips This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! Be ready for when doors open in November by signing up for the wait list TODAY https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy ***WATCH THRIVING TEACHER TALK PODCAST ON YOUTUBE*** bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Instagram is always changing, and our strategies for growth need to change as we grow and learn as well. We're looking back at 5 things I used to do that were either once recommended or at least seemed like a good idea at the time. Are you still using any of these? Each thing also comes with an idea or strategy I've replaced it with. Come find out if any of these might fit your business! Be sure to share your not-anymore strategies, or what you're going to try next in the comments below or in the Teacher Instagram Boss Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss Grab your Free Ultimate Instagram Checklist https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramchecklist ***WATCH THRIVING TEACHER TALK PODCAST*** bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Has this ever happened to you? You have a BRILLIANT idea, you pour your time and energy into it, release it into the world… and it flops. Partial to total FAILURE. This is not a part of business that is comfortable to talk about, but it is so important to your growth! So we're looking at one of my failures, and three things I learned about product creation and growth. I wouldn't change that experience for the world… come find out why! These are tips that will help you launch your next product or debrief any “failure” you've had. Be sure to share your next big idea, or your growth (not failure!) story… in the comments below or in the Teacher Instagram Boss Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss This episode's sponsor- Thriving Teacher Academy! If you want all the templates and more, sign up for the wait list TODAY https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy ***WATCH THRIVING TEACHER TALK ON YOUTUBE*** bit.ly/jillianyoutube Read the blog: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook FOLLOW ME: Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Jillian-Fernandez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejillianfernandez Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/tta-waitlist INSTAGRAM COURSES: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses www.jillianfernandez.com

If you've been struggling to connect with the “right” audience, then it's time to listen to these 3 things that will help you draw in your IDEAL audience! We're starting with what an “ideal audience” is and why finding yours will help your store grow. And then, of course, it gets even more practical! These tips are best for Instagram, but you can modify them for any platform. We're talking how to help your audience find you, what to post once they do AND how to balance sales and service in your posts. So pull up your seat and get ready to learn how to attract and connect with your ideal audience! Be sure to let me know how you are going to connect with your ideal audience this week… in the comments below or in the Teacher Instagram Boss Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss Be sure to get your FREE Ultimate Instagram Checklist https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramchecklist WATCH THRIVING TEACHER TALK PODCAST: biy.ly/jillianyoutube READ THE BLOG: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/blog GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group :https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Can you make money with a TpT store? Is the market too saturated? If your store isn't making the money you want it to be making, it's probably one of these three reasons. I faced all of these starting out, and I'm here today to tell you what to look out for in your store and things you can do to fix them. We're talking branding, searchability, consistency and how to make time. These are all things I put in place to transform my TpT store from “not making money” to “consistent repeat sales”. And as always, we're keeping it practical and truthful! Be sure to tell us what you accomplished in your Power Hour in the Teacher Instagram Boss Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss ***WATCH THRIVING TEACHER TALK ON YOUTUBE*** www.bit.ly/jillianyoutube FREE TRAINING - CREATE A MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR TPT STORE: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses

Drowning in all of the things you think you SHOULD do to grow your TpT store? Stop the research, overwhelm and burnout, and start growing with these top things that helped me make progress in my TpT store! In this episode, we're going over the five practical things that I've done, and still use, to grow my TpT store. You don't need a thousand hacks, steps, ideas, or planners to be successful, but these are the things that will help you start making progress right away. Each one has an action step you can start taking TODAY to move you toward your dream of a thriving store! Don't be overwhelmed by five new things to do though. I only want you to pick ONE thing to start doing right now. Be sure to tell us what action you decide to take in the Teacher Instagram Boss Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss ***WATCH THRIVING TEACHER TALK ON YOUTUBE*** bit.ly/jillianyoutube FREE TPT RESOURCE TRAINING: https://www.jillianfernandez.com/offers/DV6AvzJa/checkout GROW MORE ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejillianfernandez/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherinstagramboss Website: https://www.jillianfernandez.com ** GET YOUR FREE BRAND STRATEGY WORKBOOK ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/brand-strategy-workbook ** LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PAID PROGRAM THRIVING TEACHER ACADEMY** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/thriving-teacher-academy **FIND RESOURCES FOR YOUR TPT STORE OR CLASSROOM ** https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jillian-Fernandez ** MASTER INSTAGRAM WITH THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INSTAGRAM MINI-COURSES ** https://www.jillianfernandez.com/instagramcourses