Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle
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| 167. How to Actually Repurpose Your Content (And Reach More People) | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:18:49 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Feeling drained from creating content for every single platform? In this episode, I’m sharing how I simplified my process by turning one “source” piece into multiple pieces of content that work across platforms like podcasts, YouTube, email, and social media. You’ll learn my behind-the-scenes workflow, mindset shifts around repurposing, and how I use AI tools like Claude to ethically reformat my own words without losing my voice. By the end, you’ll have a simple plan to repurpose your content with ease, save time, and serve your audience better everywhere you show up. 02:00 - What “source content” is, and how to choose yours 04:47 - The mindset shift: repurposing isn’t repetitive, it’s accessible 07:10 - My step-by-step workflow for repurposing content 10:32 - Using AI ethically to turn one piece of content into many 12:36 – Action steps: start small and add one new platform at a time 14:25 - Which AI tools I recommend using to repurpose your content Links & Resources:
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode167 Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 166. The Smart Way to Use AI for Content Creation Without Losing Your Voice | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:16:57 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) AI for content creation can be a total game-changer, but only if you’re using it the right way. In this episode, I’m sharing my exact process for using AI to save time without losing your unique voice or expertise. You’ll learn how to choose the right AI tools, set up “project-based AI” to streamline your workflow, and create a brand voice guide that keeps your content sounding authentically you. Plus, I’m revealing my favorite trick for getting more natural results from AI. Want to create your own AI brand voice guide? Grab my AI Brand Voice Fix to make sure your AI-generated content sounds EXACTLY like you! 00:25 – Why most people end up with generic, AI-generated content 02:00 - Choosing the right AI tool for brainstorming, writing, and research 04:15 - Feeding AI the right project knowledge for better results 07:11 - How to train AI to capture your true voice and expertise 11:25 - Action steps to take today to use AI for content creation (and get great results!) Links & Resources:
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode166 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 158. 3 Ways I Actually Use AI (That You Probably Haven’t Tried) | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:17:56 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) If you're only using AI to crank out social media captions or email copy, you're leaving a ton of its power on the table. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on three creative ways to use AI in your business, none of which involve sounding like a robot or churning out cookie-cutter content. These are time-saving strategies that keep your voice and help you stand out in a sea of sameness. I’ll walk you through how I use AI to turn messy voice memo brain dumps into organized, unique content plans, including the exact process I used to create this very episode! Plus, I’m sharing how my team builds streamlined SOPs using nothing more than a Loom video and an AI-generated checklist, and how I’m using AI to analyze customer feedback and uncover hidden gems that drive my content, product updates, and marketing. Spoiler alert: It’s like hiring a really smart assistant who never sleeps. And because business and life aren’t separate, I wrap things up with a few fun personal uses too, like diagnosing my sad-looking plants, generating hotel gym workouts, and even planning family travel. Whether you're brand new to AI or already dabbling, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and inspire you to try some truly creative ways to use AI in your business. 02:15 - AI for content organization (do this if you want to stand out!) 05:18 - How to easily create SOPs with AI 07:50 - Using AI to analyze customer feedback 10:11 - Fun ways I’m using AI in my personal life Links & Resources:
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode158 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 69. How Ashley Rossi Found Success in the SLP Niche (And Her Advice for This Tough TPT Season) | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:35:17 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As TPT sellers, finding ways to make your store stand out from others is important. One way to do this is to find a niche you specialize in. Or, even better, find a niche within your niche, like our guest Ashley Rossi! 07:40 - Strategies that had worked for Ashley to grow an engaged audience 12:42 - Ways that Ashley has used SEO to increase her sales 16:40 - Practical tips for dealing with challenging seasons on TPT 20:25 - Following your data to make decisions in your business 26:23 - Advice for someone just starting out as a TPT seller (and how outsourcing has been a game-changer!)
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Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode69 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 68. Your TPT Product Creation Checklist | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:14:58 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure about how to approach creating a new product, this episode is for you. I’ve put together a TPT product creation checklist that will help you streamline your product creation process and ultimately boost your sales. We’ll cover the importance of market research, creating a product outline, design and layout, SEO, quality control, pricing strategies, and more. Plus, I’ll share what to look for when it’s time to re-evaluate your product after it’s gone live…because we all know this is a continuous process! 01:04 - Why you need to do market research, and what to look for during the process 04:47 - My go-to tools for creating high-quality TPT products 07:30 - What to consider when making decisions about pricing your product Resources:
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode68 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 67. 8 Ways to Get More Eyes on Your TPT Products | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:18:35 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Let’s go ahead and address the obvious. TPT sales are down right now for a lot of sellers. But guess what? Your hands are not tied. There are things we can do to increase sales. We just may need to get a little creative with our strategies in order to get more eyes on your TPT products.
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode67 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 66. 5 Reasons Your TPT Product Isn't Converting & How to Fix Them | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:17:23 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Let’s look at a roadblock that every TPT seller has faced at some point - when those products in our stores just aren’t converting. We’ve all looked at our dashboards wondering why a great resource isn’t selling as well as it should be.
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode66 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 65. Boost Blog Post Traffic With This Simple SEO Strategy Plan | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:14:35 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) You may have found that it’s often a better use of your time to optimize and update your current TPT listings rather than constantly cranking out new resources. Well, the same is true for your existing blog posts. If you have an SEO strategy plan, updating old blog posts can bring in traffic faster than creating new ones.
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode65 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 64. TPT Feedback: The Good, the Bad, and the... Constructive? | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:20:36 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever seen a new review pop up for one of your resources and felt an anxious knot in your stomach? With TPT feedback comes a roller coaster of emotions. When the reviews are positive, it’s the best feeling in the world. But when you see those negative reviews, it’s the total opposite. 3:12 - Strategies to implement for processing TPT feedback without taking it personally 7:09 - Examples of “out there” negative feedback that other sellers have received 9:49 - Answering the question, should I reply to negative TPT feedback or ignore it? 13:51 - How positive testimonials on any product can be a very powerful tool, and ways to leverage them
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode64 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 63. Refuel & Refocus: Navigating TPT Seller Burnout and Slumps | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:21:00 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) It’s no secret that it’s a tough season on TPT right now. For many of us, sales are way down and that can quickly lead to feelings of frustration, stress, and TPT seller burnout. Trust me, I am experiencing the effects of this as well, with my own sales down.
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode63 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 62. IP 101: Copyright & Trademark for TPT Sellers | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:22:00 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As teacher authors, most of us are ‘accidental entrepreneurs’ and did not have any experience in business before creating our TPT stores. That’s why we are always learning about how we can not only scale our business, but also protect it.
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode62 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 61. 4 More Product Creation Mistakes TPT Sellers Make | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:15:15 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As a TPT seller, I know you’re constantly looking for ways to improve your product creation strategies. Sometimes learning from our mistakes can be the best way to move forward and scale our sales.
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode61 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 60. The TPT Product Creation Mistake That's Slowing You Down | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:16:20 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) There’s always a cost when it comes to TPT product creation, whether that’s your money or your time. So let’s avoid getting stuck on the same details time and time again that drag out our projects WAY longer than they need to be.
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode60 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 157. Are You Making These Expensive AI Mistakes? | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:17:07 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) AI is everywhere these days, and while it can be an amazing tool, it's also becoming a minefield of costly AI mistakes for business owners. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the most common missteps I’m seeing digital product sellers make when using AI. From letting AI tools write your legal policies (please don’t!) to blindly trusting AI-generated website code, these mistakes might seem small but can lead to big problems with your credibility, performance, or even legal compliance. I walk you through why you should never use AI for things like privacy policies or contracts, and why AI code (though convenient) can easily break your site if you don’t fully understand what it’s doing. I even share a behind-the-scenes example of how my own excitement about an AI-built automation backfired. The bottom line? If you’re not double-checking AI’s output or editing it to reflect your actual brand voice, you could be hurting your business more than helping it. This episode isn’t anti-AI - far from it! I use it all the time. But we need to be savvy about how we’re using it. So if you’ve been tempted to copy-paste AI copy, take its “facts” at face value, or let it take the reins on your tech without oversight, this is your nudge to pause and rethink your approach. Tune in to hear what to avoid today, and come back next week for the creative, strategic ways I do recommend using AI in your business. 01:24 - Using AI for legal content like privacy policies or contracts 04:00 - Letting AI generate website code without understanding it 06:52 - Trusting AI-generated “facts” without verifying 08:34 - Copy-pasting AI-generated copy without editing for brand voice Links & Resources:
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode157 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 59. Prioritizing for Profit: The Top 3 Tasks for Busy TPT Sellers | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:25:15 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) How do you even begin to prioritize everything that is on your to-do list as a busy TPT seller? You want to grow your sales but only have so many hours in the day…so where do you focus your energy?
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| 58. Quit Stalling and Post the Product Already! | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:14:43 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever struggled with perfectionism when it comes to creating TPT products? For many sellers, getting started with products isn’t the problem. It’s actually finishing them and posting them in our store.
Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode58 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 57. 7 Mindset Shifts That Separate Top TPT Sellers From the Rest | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:18:11 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What separates the top TPT sellers from the average TPT sellers? You might be surprised to hear that it all comes down to mindset! To take your business to the next level, critical mindset shifts have to be made. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 56. Should You Start a Podcast for Your Teacher Seller Business? with Sara Whittaker | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:35:45 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever wondered if starting a podcast would add value to your business? You might be unsure about what of tech is involved, what kind of time investment it will be, and whether or not it’s even worth it. In today’s episode, we’re giving you all the details of what to consider when it comes to determining if podcasting is right for you! 02:21 - The most common reasons that people decide to start podcasting 09:13 - The most significant benefits of starting a podcast as a Teacher or TPT Seller 11:44 - Two questions to get clear on before committing to a podcast 17:29 - Essential items and programs needed to get your podcast started Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 55. How it Started vs. How It's Going: Celebrating One Year of The Savvy Teacher Seller | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:31:04 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) It’s time for a very special episode to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Savvy Teacher Seller! 🥳 I thought it would be fun to mix it up and have my podcast manager, Sara Whittaker, from Podcasting for Educators, at the microphone to interview me for a change. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 54. Surviving the Domino Effects of a Facebook Hack with Marcy Bernethy | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:46:32 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you ever wondered how Facebook hacks happen and how you can reclaim your Facebook account if it gets hacked? Today’s guest is sharing her first-hand experience to help us prevent and prepare for this unfortunate possibility. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 53. Elevate Your TPT Product Descriptions with Copywriting Tips from Nicole Kepic | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:33:27 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As TPT Sellers, a large part of our business is writing copy, from blog posts to emails to TPT product descriptions. Our copy is often the reason why customers decide to purchase our resources and yet many teacher sellers feel they need more confidence with this skill. Luckily I know someone who can help us improve in this area (and maybe even enjoy copywriting a little bit!). 13:17 - Replacing harsh sales tactics with empathy and authority 15:20 - How to incorporate powerful testimonials into your copy 19:56 - Tips for writing a copy that connects with your specific audience Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 52. Gear Up Now for Back to School Success on TPT | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:15:22 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What’s the best way to set yourself up for success at the start of the new school year? It’s to put your back-to-school TPT strategy in place and begin preparing during the summer! 02:50 - The power of analyzing your sales data and high-performing TPT products 04:35 - How to conduct product checkup on your best-selling products 07:35 - Using bundles in your back-to-school TPT strategy Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 51. How Teacher Sellers can Save on Taxes with Barbara Schreihans [Money Series] | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) We are continuing our Money Series with a commonly requested topic from TPT sellers: how to save on taxes! This topic can be scary and overwhelming, but we all know taxes are a big deal as business owners. My personal tax superhero, Barbara Schreihans, joins me to discuss all things tax planning and savings. Her mission is to help business owners like us save a boatload in taxes while also growing our profits. Barbara is sharing her best advice and tips to help take the pressure off regarding business taxes. In this episode, Barbara shares what we must consider when choosing our business structure for better tax benefits, the most commonly missed deductions by business owners, and how we can prepare for next year’s tax season. 02:24 - The differences between sole proprietorship, LLC, and S Corporations 06:53 - What are the most commonly missed tax deductions 11:22 - How to determine if your photoshoot expenses are a legitimate business expense 12:41 - The best retirement accounts to use for tax savings as a business owner 14:58 - Most common mistakes made by TPT Sellers when it comes to taxes For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode51 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 50. TPT Forward: Is It Worth Attending and How Do I Get the Most Out of It? | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:17:09 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you still deciding if you should attend this year's TPT conference? Many struggle to determine because they aren't sure if it will be worth their time and investment. As an avid TPT conference attendee, I have learned and found value in every conference! There are a few options for attending the TPT conference and essential things to remember when deciding what's best for you! In today's episode, I'm sharing how to decide if attending a conference is the best choice for you, The benefits and drawbacks of attending in-person vs. virtually, my top tips on how to make the most of the conference experience, and the best way to create long-lasting friendships when attending in person. 01:00 - How to decide if you should attend the TPT Conference 05:09 - The Pros and Cons of attending in-person vs. virtually 07:06 - Tips to get the most out of your conference experience 09:17 - How to go about connecting with other TPT Sellers at the conference
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| 156. The Candy Crush Rule for Social Media Success with Kate Gilbert | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:34:10 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Social media has never been my favorite part of business. Like many of you, I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit spiraling over what to post and how it might be received. But this episode with Kate Gilbert flipped my mindset entirely. Kate is a business coach with a unique blend of tough love and grace, and she’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs ditch the pressure and show up online with authenticity. Kate isn’t here for hustle culture or the pressure to post daily. Instead, she brings a refreshingly compassionate perspective—one that treats social media more like a casual kitchen party than a constant performance. Her signature “Candy Crush rule” helped me reframe the algorithm not as a judge, but as just a system. What really matters is showing up with intention, on your own terms. In a world where AI-generated everything is the norm, Kate reminds us that being real is actually our greatest asset. She shares powerful stories of entrepreneurs who built trust and connection by showing up as their imperfect selves—moldy fridges and all. If social media has ever made you doubt yourself, this episode will help you see it as a tool for connection, not perfection! 03:30 - Overcoming feelings of social media anxiety 11:10 - What is the candy crush rule for social media success? 16:49 - Vanity metrics don’t equal business success (and what we SHOULD be focusing on instead) 21:46 - Social media as an important touchpoint, even for introverts 24:51 - Authenticity trumps perfection in our current low-trust environment Links & Resources:
Connect With Kate: Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode156 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 49. Protecting your Website: 7 Easy Steps to Prevent Hacks | 30 May 2023 | 00:19:43 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) One thing many TPT sellers need to prepare for is protecting their websites in order to prevent hacks. It's easy to assume nobody would try to hack your "small business”. But it is happening more and more lately, especially in the teacher-seller community. Fortunately, there are a lot of things that can be done to try and prevent hacks. It is not only crucial for protecting your valuable assets but also for protecting your customers and their data if you have a shop on your website. In today's episode, I'm sharing the best steps you can take today to secure your site and how to build a strong foundation when it comes to user accounts and website access. Plus, you’ll hear the importance of auditing your plugins and themes to prevent hackers from getting into your site, and the number one way to prepare yourself for the worst. 01:49 - How to build a strong foundation for user accounts 05:13 - The importance of choosing a reliable host for your website 07:39 - Why do you need to audit your current website plugins and themes 13:25 - The best way to prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario
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| 48. Managing Your Business Finances [Money Series] | 23 May 2023 | 00:16:12 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you cringe when it comes to managing your business finances? Most TPT Sellers struggle in this area because it’s something they’ve never had to do before starting a business, and it might feel a bit scary. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting your business or a veteran seller. This episode will clear up any confusion and lay a solid foundation to start feeling confident with your TPT finances. To continue our money series, I am diving into the importance of keeping your business finances separated from your personal, how to set up and maintain your business budget, and the importance of keeping your finances organized to stay profitable. Be sure to check out the first episode in this series to hear more about managing your money! 01:15 - The importance of separating your personal and business finances 03:56 - How to use a budget to get your business finances in order 06:20 - Guidelines for what to pay yourself and how much to save for taxes 09:02 - My top recommendation for tools to use for business bookkeeping 11:30 - Why you should always keep money in your business account Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 47. Managing your Money as a TPT Seller [Money Series] | 16 May 2023 | 00:14:41 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you ever feel like you can't afford something you want to invest in for your business, or do you need help to make ends meet with your TPT income and teaching salary? You're not alone! This episode will break it down for you. When you think about your business finances, your first thought is probably wondering how much to spend on ads or how much you should pay yourself. But the first step to achieving financial success is actually to get your personal finances in order before tackling your business finances. In today's episode, we are kicking off our money series by getting your personal finances under control. I'm diving into why it's critical to tackle your personal finances first, how to create a budget that prepares you for the high and low seasons, how to tackle paying off debt, and when is the best time to start investing for the future. 00:39 - The first step to financial success in your business 03:10 - How to create a budget to prepare for all seasons in your business 06:59 - The importance of paying off debt first 08:35 - When to start investing your money for retirement and future goals
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| 46. Unleash the Power of TPT Data to Drive Your Sales with Jarrett Vaucher | 09 May 2023 | 00:36:29 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) I'm bringing back a guest speaker by popular request! Jarrett Vaucher is joining me for the second time on the podcast. We are covering the most critical topics regarding using TPT Data to make decisions. For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode46 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 45. 5 TPT SEO Myths That Are Wasting Your Time | 02 May 2023 | 00:13:29 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you need help knowing what to believe regarding all the TPT SEO Myths? It can be hard to differentiate which SEO practices will help as a TPT seller and which will only waste your time and energy! SEO is my area of expertise, and I'm here to debunk some of the most common myths circulating the TPT world and break down what you need to know about each. We don't need to waste more time on unnecessary SEO tactics that won't benefit your TPT store. In this episode, I'm debunking five common TPT SEO myths, sharing why these tactics will not improve your TPT SEO, and how to avoid these common mistakes as a TPT seller. After this episode, you will confidently know which myths to ignore and save yourself time! 00:58 - The effect of adding keywords to file names 03:39 - What does changing the metadata on your PDF files actually do? 04:46 - The truth about TPT Store categories and SEO Keywords 06:24 - Best practices for changing your product titles on TPT Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 44. Time Management for TPT Sellers: Your Key to Juggling it All | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:13:47 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As a TPT Seller, the right time management tips can make or break your daily success in juggling all the hats you wear. It's critical to have simple ways to save time in your business because we could all use more hours in the day. To successfully juggle it all, you must have planned ahead of time to make the most of the time you have, and I'm sharing the exact time-saving hacks I use in my own business to get more done! In this episode, I'm sharing my top four tips for saving time as a busy TPT seller, how to apply these tips based on your specific business season, and how to make the most of the time you have. 00:58 - The importance of focusing on needle-moving tasks 02:37 - How to evaluate which marketing strategies are creating the most ROI 04:42 - Using moments of waiting to complete simple tasks during busy days 05:12 - How to put templates and SOPs in place to save time and mental energy
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| 43. Why Pinterest is Still Relevant for TPT Sellers Today with Kate Ahl | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:32:32 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Have you wondered if Pinterest is even worth your time as a TPT Seller? This episode will cover all you need to know about how Pinterest works in 2023! Today’s guest is Kate Ahl, the owner of Simple Pin Media, and she has nearly ten years of supporting clients with Pinterest for their businesses. Kate loves teaching others how to add Pinterest to their marketing strategy to see long-term growth without feeling overwhelmed. 04:17 - Why Pinterest is worth your time in 2023 as a marketing tool 9:35 - Tips for using Pinterest to see results as a TPT Seller 15:45 - What you need to know about creating fresh pins 17:47 - The mindset shift needed when approaching Pinterest as a marketing tool Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 42. Adding Lead Magnets to Your Site and Managing Multiple Lead Magnets [Email Series] | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:10:05 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you need help with managing multiple lead magnets in your TPT business? I'm sharing a four-step process for managing multiple email opt-ins for your list. 01:20 - Why typical email marketing advice isn’t ideal for teacher sellers 02:05 - How to evaluate and determine your most effective lead magnets 04:07 - The purpose of identifying your primary focus for your lead magnets 05:09 - The difference between primary and secondary lead magnets Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 41. From Writer's Block to Inbox Gold: Email Marketing with Kate Doster [Email Series] | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:44:54 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you tired of staring at a blank screen with a blinking cursor when it's time to write your emails? I've got you covered with this episode as we dive into how to take your email marketing to the next level. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 40. Start an Email List in 3 Steps [Email Series] | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:13:44 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you ready to start an email list for your TPT business but need help figuring out where to start? I'm breaking it down into three simple steps to start without feeling overwhelmed! As we all know, social media algorithms are constantly changing, and TPT needs to give us a way to contact our buyers. Creating an email list is essential for having a way to reach our audiences. In today's episode, we are diving into the three simple steps for starting your email list, how to choose your email marketing provider, how to select your opt-in lead magnet, the best ways to promote your lead magnet, and a step-by-step walkthrough of getting your opt-in to your email list. 01:28 - What to look for when choosing email providers 04:34 - How to build a lead magnet that attracts the right audience 06:01 - The best ways to share your lead magnet to grow your email list 07:44 - How to deliver your lead magnet to subscribers using ConvertKit and Flodesk For all resources, head to the show notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode40 Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 155. Behind the Scenes: 5 Things I'm Testing in My Business Right Now | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:17:43 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) I’m taking you behind the scenes to share five things I’m testing in my business right now—no fluff, no perfect outcomes, just honest experimentation. From swapping out boring freebies for engaging quiz funnels to using AI and automations to streamline my workflow, I’m giving you a peek into what’s working (and what’s still a work in progress). If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure how to evolve your business, this episode is for you. These strategies are helping me build a more efficient and authentic business, and they might be just what you need to shake things up, too! 01:34 - Quiz funnels as a new lead magnet 03:48 - Extended email nurture sequences 05:20 - Why I’m working to eliminate content switching (and what that even means!) 07:52 - AI and workflow automations I’m creating to work more efficiently 11:00 - Embracing “messy” and authentic content Links & Resources:
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| 39. Spring Cleaning for Your Website | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:11:44 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) In many ways, as a TPT Seller, your website acts as your digital classroom. Just like our real classrooms, we need to dedicate time to giving it a thorough cleaning. What better time to do this than the season of renewal…spring! So, let’s do some spring cleaning, website style, and get our websites organized and decluttered. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 38. Formatting Blog Posts for Better SEO & Readability | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:13:15 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) As TPT Sellers, the ultimate goal is to attract more visitors and potential customers to our website, but how can we do it? By learning to use SEO best practices with our blog formatting strategy! Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 37. Lynda Williams' Journey to TPT Success with Website and TPT SEO | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:31:06 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) How can working on TPT SEO grow your teacher seller business and your website traffic? Our guest Linda Williams is sharing how even someone who isn't a digital native can excel when tweaking key components of her SEO practices. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| Bonus Episode: My Thoughts on IXL Acquiring TPT | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:08:11 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) In this bonus episode of the Savvy Teacher Seller podcast, I'm getting real about the recent acquisition of TeachersPayTeachers by IXL and how it's been causing stress within the teacher seller community (myself included). As a fellow teacher seller, I understand how unsettling this news can be, but I want to provide some reassurance and perspective on the situation. We talk about the three possible scenarios that may arise from the acquisition, and share our thoughts on how we can best cope with the changes that may come. Tune in for some honest conversation and practical advice on how to navigate this uncertain time as a teacher seller. ➡ Press release about IXL acquiring TPT Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 36. The Top 3 Data Points to Track in Your TPT Dashboard | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:14:04 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) How can you make sense of your TPT dashboard and use the information to increase your earnings? There are certain data points that you should be focusing on, and I’m breaking them down for you inside this episode. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 35. Teacher Seller Story: How Melissa Martinez Scales Her Store Working Only a Few Hours a Day | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you constantly running out of time, trying to juggle motherhood and your TPT business? You're not alone! But, the good news is that it's possible to achieve a balance that you feel good about, and today's episode is about how one teacher seller is making it all happen. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 34. Teacher Seller Story: How Keira Lebrón uses Data & SEO to Grow Her Spanish TPT Store | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:27:31 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) We all know how important data and SEO are to our business growth, but it's always fascinating to hear firsthand how a fellow teacher seller is finding success! Our guest Keira is sharing how she utilizes her TPT store data to grow her Spanish TPT store. The best part of Keira's journey is that she has seen massive growth by focusing on her existing products rather than constantly creating many new ones. Keira Lebrón has been selling on TPT since 2017, supporting middle and high school Spanish language arts teachers. She has found what works best for growth and how to cater to two different audiences. In today's episode, Keira shares how she uses data to improve her existing products, how to use the more important data metrics to grow on TPT, and how she's been able to increase her sales with her strategies, all while she is a full time public high school teacher. 2:06 - Keira shares how she got started with TPT 5:34 - How Keira's investments in her education helped her grow 7:22 - The most important metrics to look at when analyzing your TPT store data 12:58 - How to approach SEO when targeting multiple TPT audiences in various languages 17:54 - Finding the balance between SEO friendly and being authentic to your audience
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| 33. PDFs, JPEGs, & Videos, oh my! Which Type of Preview is Best for Your TPT Products? | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:11:46 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you need help choosing which TPT preview is best for your products? Why are previews so important, and how much time should you put into them? These are common questions among TPT sellers, for a good reason! Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 32: Lessons Learned from Factory Resetting My MacBook | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:15:37 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What's your worst nightmare as a TPT seller? Losing everything on your computer is probably at the top of your list! I learned the hard way when I had to factory reset my Macbook, and I'm here to share my lessons. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 31. 20 Chrome Extensions for Teacher Sellers | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:16:05 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Are you tired of wasting time and feeling like there's not enough hours in the day to get everything done? I'm raising my hand with you! That's why today I’m sharing my Top 20 Google Chrome extensions for TPT sellers (and really any online entrepreneurs). Believe it or not, something as simple as a Chrome extension can really help you save time, increase productivity, and generally make your TPT life so much easier. And we can all use as much "easy" as we can get! Now, push play and discover the best Chrome extensions for TPT sellers so that you can start working smarter, instead of harder, in your TPT business. 00:43 - The purpose of Google Chrome Extensions for TPT sellers 1:26 - My top 20 Google Chrome extensions for Teacher Sellers 7:47 - Project Management Chrome Extension Options 11:47 - My top tip for implementing Google Chrome Extensions into your TPT business Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 154. 3 Trends I'm Noticing in Online Business Right Now | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:13:59 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Something feels off in the online business world lately, doesn’t it? If your go-to strategies aren’t landing like they used to, there’s a reason why. In this episode, I’m sharing three major trends I’ve been noticing in my business, with my clients, and across the digital space. These shifts could explain why things feel harder right now, and I’ll walk you through how to respond in ways that feel aligned and effective. We’ll talk about why perfectly polished content is falling flat and how being more human and relatable can actually drive better results. I also break down the growing need for more customer touch points before a sale happens, and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing. And finally, I share why simplicity is the new secret weapon in your offers and marketing—and how I’m applying that in my own work. If you’re ready to adapt and thrive, this episode will help you do just that! 01:28 - Trend 1: Authentic (and often messy), human-sounding content is converting better 04:29 - Trend 2: People need more touch points to convert 06:11 - Trend 3: People want simplicity over complex strategies 08:26 - 3 action steps to help you implement these trends this week Links & Resources:
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| 30. How to Use Chrome's Multiple Profiles as a Teacher Seller | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:13:33 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) Do you need help to keep your personal and business life separated? Today I am talking about a super helpful tool that can help you streamline and organize your business and personal life, and that is using the Chrome multiple profiles available in the Google Chrome browser. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 29. 3 Free AI Tools for Digital Creators & How to Use Them | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:17:33 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) What's something that all of us teacher sellers have in common? We're busy, busy, busy! If you love learning new ways to streamline your business and save you time, then I have a feeling you'll be all ears for today's episode. I'm sharing all about how you can use AI, or artificial intelligence, to get more done in less time. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||
| 28. 23 TPT Seller Tips for 2023 | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:24:41 | |
Send us a text! (Your number stays private) This is our first episode of 2023, and we're kicking things off with a collection of 23 TPT seller tips. This list includes some of my best pieces of advice, as well as words of wisdom straight from the mouths of teacher sellers like you. Tired of worrying about WordPress updates and website maintenance? My worry-free WPCare Plan handles all your updates, security monitoring, and maintenance so you can focus on running your business. My team and I would love to be in your corner, taking your website off your plate. Learn more and get started at kristendoyle.co/care. Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything | |||