Should You Start a TPT Store?

Episode 3 of the The Creative Teacher Podcast podcast, hosted by Kirsten Hammond, titled "Should You Start a TPT Store?" was published on September 6, 2021 and runs 17 minutes.

September 6, 2021 ·17m · The Creative Teacher Podcast

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Summary

Are you a teacher who has been been on the fence about starting a Teachers pay Teachers store? Maybe you would love to sell resources and make a little extra money in the process. But how in the world do you get started? My friend, this episode is a must to listen to! There is no right or wrong way to start a TPT store. Take it from me (and many other sellers out there), each TPT journey is different. It's all about starting in the first place! If you're looking for a way to earn a little extra cash just by putting up resources, this could be the side hustle for you! In this episode, you will learn: How I started selling on Teachers pay Teachers in 2013 Knowing what you want to sell (and how to choose what to make a resource about) Tips to decide on a store name The best place to create your logo and TPT resources (that you already may have on your computer!) How to find all those cute fonts and clipart on a budget Suggestions to list and publish your free and paid product Ways to spread the word about your new TPT store! Want to have all 10 steps + extra resources and additional tips with each step? Grab the free Getting Started with TPT guide for teachers at https://www.thesouthernteachdesigns.com/getstarted (thesouthernteachdesigns.com/getstarted) Let's connect! TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Southern-Teach-By-Kirsten (⁠The Southern Teach⁠) Website: https://www.thesouthernteachdesigns.com/ (⁠thesouthernteachdesigns.com⁠) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesouthernteach.designs (⁠@thesouthernteach⁠)https://www.instagram.com/thesouthernteach.designs/ (⁠.designs⁠) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesouthernteach.designs/ (⁠The Southern Teach Design and Branding)

Episode Description

There is no right or wrong way to start a TPT store. Take it from me (and many other sellers out there), each TPT journey is different. It's all about starting in the first place! If you're looking for a way to earn a little extra cash just by putting up resources, this could be the side hustle for you!

In this episode, you will learn:

How I started selling on Teachers pay Teachers in 2013
Knowing what you want to sell (and how to choose what to make a resource about)
Tips to decide on a store name
The best place to create your logo and TPT resources (that you already may have on your computer!)
How to find all those cute fonts and clipart on a budget
Suggestions to list and publish your free and paid product
Ways to spread the word about your new TPT store!

Want to have all 10 steps + extra resources and additional tips with each step? Grab the free Getting Started with TPT guide for teachers at thesouthernteachdesigns.com/getstarted

Let's connect!

TPT Store: ⁠The Southern Teach⁠
Website: ⁠thesouthernteachdesigns.com⁠
Instagram: ⁠@thesouthernteach⁠⁠.designs⁠
Facebook: ⁠The Southern Teach Design and Branding

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