The Terrific Teacherpreneur

Hosted by Alexandra Baxter - TpT Seller Coach

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199

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Jun 2026

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This podcast is for teacherpreneurs looking to create and grow profitable online businesses! It is full of actionable tips and advice for teacher authors on Teachers Pay Teachers. The Terrific Teacherpreneur podcast features business, productivity, and marketing tips for teacher sellers looking to transform their side hustle into a successful business. If you are a TpT seller, this podcast is for you!

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June 16, 2026Episode 20027 min

Words Of Wisdom From New And Veteran TPT Sellers Who Are Seeing Growth (Special Collaborative 200th Episode)

In this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I celebrate my 200th episode of the podcast! I asked the following question: What have you done lately in your business that has had a big, positive impact on your earnings? Ten sellers (new and veteran) shared their wisdom with me.In this episode, I read out their advice and chat about:The common habits and strategies successful sellers are prioritizing right nowThe types of products that sell wellAdapting to a changing TPT and AI landscapeWhy being human and building relationships with your audience may be more important than everA few recurring themes came up again and again across different niches and store sizes.It appears that success comes from creating strategically, marketing consistently, serving a specific audience, and building products that teachers come back for again and again.If you've been wondering what's actually working on TPT as of 2026, this episode is packed with practical ideas and plenty of encouragement!From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all of my wonderful listeners. I wouldn't be doing this without each and every single one of you!Also, thank you to the sellers who responded!Click here to check out the SEO tool I mentioned.- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

June 2, 2026Episode 19921 min

Why Your TPT Store Feels Invisible

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I discuss why it might feel like you're doing everything right in your TPT store...but your resources just aren't getting views.I talk about:The shift from constantly making more products to focusing on visibilityWhy relying only on TPT search can feel riskyThe biggest misconceptions TPT sellers have about PinterestSustainable marketing strategies for busy teacher business ownersThe problem isn’t that your products aren’t good enough...it’s that not enough people are seeing them. Check out my Pinterest course for TPT sellers, Terrific Pinning, here.Here's the episodes I mentioned:The Law Of Diminishing Returns Part 1The Law Of Diminishing Returns Part 2- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

May 26, 2026Episode 19817 min

Why Some Products Take Off And Others Don’t: The Real Reason No-One Is Buying And How To Fix It

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I dive into how frustrating it is when great products just aren't selling.I discuss:Why your product isn't 'bad'The real reason no-one is buying and how to fix itWhy other TPT sellers seem to sell more than youWhy the type of resources you create will make your TPT experience much harderTrust me when I say that your products aren't the problem, but visibility is.Interested in marketing on Pinterest? Join the waitlist for my Pinterest course here.- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

May 19, 2026Episode 19732 min

Product Creation vs Marketing vs Optimization: How TPT Sellers Should Spend Their Time

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I talk about one of the biggest challenges TPT sellers face: figuring out where to spend your time for the best growth.Are you spending too much time creating products… and not enough time marketing them?Or maybe you’ve fallen into the endless optimization rabbit hole and haven’t made anything new in months.We’re diving into the three major areas of running a successful TPT store: product creation product optimization marketing …and why not having a balance can hold your store back.I share why flexibility matters more than following rigid schedules and rules.Whether you’re a newer seller trying to grow or an experienced seller feeling stuck, this episode will help you think more strategically about how you use your limited work time.Join the waitlist for my Pinterest course here.- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

May 12, 2026Episode 19615 min

Why Your Pinterest Traffic Isn't Converting To Sales

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share why your Pinterest traffic might not be converting to sales.In this episode, I discuss:Where you can find a helpful piece of data that will give you insightWhat you can work on to finally convert your Pinterest trafficIf you're struggling with getting sales from Pinterest, your data might have the answers you've been looking for.Something I forgot to mention in the episode is that this might be helpful if you've seen a big decline in sales from Pinterest. It's good to work out whether you're getting less traffic or the traffic isn't converting.Join the waitlist for my Pinterest course here.- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

April 7, 2026Episode 19529 min

The Small Task I Keep Repeating That's Generated $3k

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share all about a super profitable task that I've implemented in my TPT business.I discuss how this small task only takes a few hours at most, yet it has a great return on investment.Since starting this task half a year ago, I have made $3k! The best part? No new product creation.No listing optimizations.No marketing.Curious? Tune in to hear all about it.Join The Terrific Teacherpreneur Facebook group and share your thoughts with me!- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

March 24, 2026Episode 19420 min

I'm Back! Let's Chat About TPT Seller Discounts And Motivation

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I'm back after a hiatus and sharing what I've been up to!I discuss the new TPT seller discount feature and how I've been using it, plus my struggles with low motivation.Join The Terrific Teacherpreneur Facebook group and share your thoughts with me!- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

December 16, 2025Episode 19325 min

I Was Wrong About This One Big Thing On TPT…

This week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur is the final one for 2025.I chat about:What my sales were like in 2025Setting goals for the new yearThe big thing I was wrong about when it comes to success on TPTA tip for how to release new resources without putting in too much effortAn experiment I'm trying with my pricingA big mistake I've made with pricingTune in to hear my struggles, new ideas, and wake-up calls when it comes to my TPT store. Plus, let's take a moment to celebrate 5 years of the podcast!- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

December 9, 2025Episode 19224 min

Want To Grow On TPT? Here’s What A Top 100 Seller Actually Does Every Week

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share wisdom from a top 100 ranking TPT seller. This seller generously took the time to message me with tips about:Standing out from othersThe paid and organic marketing they doWhether they find blogging and email marketing worth itHow much time they dedicate to TPTHow they schedule their time and where they spend itTheir biggest growth strategyAs well as their thoughts on:Taking coursesPricing and bundlingProduct creation and optimizingThere's some golden nuggets in this episode, so be sure to tune in!Listen to the TPT seller survey episode here.- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!

December 2, 2025Episode 19115 min

What To Do When Your TPT Sales Start To Decline

On this week’s episode of The Terrific Teacherpreneur, I share actionable tips for what to do if you're seeing an overall decline in sales as a seasoned seller.In this episode, I discuss:How to use your data to narrow down which resources are causing the declineHow to figure out exactly why the resources are selling lessWhat exactly you can do to improve the salesI share some examples from my own journey which I hope helps.- Like what you're hearing? Feel free to leave a review for this podcast!- Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode!Interested in learning more about TPT, Pinterest, or email marketing? Check out my TPT seller courses here!