The Rebranded Teacher

Lauren Fulton - The Rebranded Teacher
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A podcast for Teachers Pay Teachers sellers who want to grow their businesses. Hosted by Lauren Fulton.

  1. 3D AGO

    TPT Income Report & New Store Update!

    Think a small TPT catalog can’t make a dent? We walk through the real numbers from a tiny, neglected second store—23 paid products, zero bundles, minimal email, almost no social—and how it still earned $538 last year and $63 in January. The secret isn’t hustle for hustle’s sake; it’s an intentional system that turns limited time into repeatable outcomes. We break down the “create three” approach that accelerates validation: design three product templates, publish a few in each, then double down on the line that gets traction. Morning work rose to the top because it’s fast to produce, easy to explain, and simple to expand with themes and grade levels. By reusing layouts and clip art across listings, creation time drops, brand clarity grows, and previews stay consistent—making it easier for buyers to add multiple related items to their carts. Seasonality and light SEO do quiet heavy lifting. A quick monthly sweep to refresh titles, descriptions, and tags for upcoming holidays kept products visible without a big marketing push. We also unpack the realistic math of scaling: double the listings, roughly double the revenue; add bundles to lift average order value; and nurture a small email list with helpful, on-theme content. Most importantly, we show why intention outperforms volume—fewer, better products in a coherent line often beat scattered catalogs built on guesswork. Whether you’re new to TPT or rethinking a mature store, you’ll leave with a clear playbook: validate fast, standardize templates, expand winning lines, optimize before peak seasons, and treat your shop like a business if you want business-level results. If this breakdown helped, follow the show, share it with a TPT friend, and leave a quick review so more teacher-sellers can find it. What product line will you test first? Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uFR2HuPBS0M Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/  My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch  Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115 Support the show

    17 min

  2. FEB 9

    TPT Trends and Predictions for 2026

    The ground is moving under TPT sellers, and 2026 will reward those who adapt with speed and intention. We dig into a clear playbook: use AI to produce cohesive volume without sacrificing quality, turn quick wins into cash flow, and reinvest profits into durable assets like email lists, signature bundles, and curriculum that AI can’t easily clone. The aim isn’t to flood the marketplace—it’s to build product lines that cover multiple levels, formats, and standards, while aligning previews, tags, and SEO to how teachers actually search. We also pull back the curtain on data. Guesswork is out, targeted creation is in. Tools like Seller Spy and Your Data Playbook help you spot real demand, validate keywords, and avoid time sinks. As creation gets easier, the edge shifts to picking the right problems: standards that are under-served, seasonal spikes worth batching, and long-tail search terms your store can own. We share how to use “sell now, build moats” thinking—launch timely resources to generate revenue, then channel that money into evergreen lines and audience growth that compound over time. Classrooms are changing too. Teachers need resources that teach students to use AI responsibly: brainstorming ethically, checking accuracy, and refining drafts with rubrics. That opens powerful niches—from dyslexia-friendly reading sets and behavior supports to multilingual scaffolds and executive function tools—where generic AI falls short. Expect niche stores to beat generic catalogs as buyers prioritize fit and pedagogy over breadth. We also break down the new hiring model: fewer generalist VAs, more specialists and project managers, with AI handling repetitive tasks while humans focus on quality, accessibility, and strategy. We close with a wishlist for better TPT analytics, including improved search insights and preview metrics that help sellers optimize faster. If you’re ready to future-proof your store—blend AI with craft, let data steer your roadmap, and build offers that last—this conversation is your field guide. If it resonates, follow the show, share it with a TPT friend, and leave a quick review to help more sellers find us. What’s your bold prediction for 2026? Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qlER9Upq_o8 Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton   My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/  My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch  Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115   Support the show

    16 min

  3. FEB 2

    5 Ways to Use AI to Grow Your TPT Business

    Imagine turning AI into your most reliable team member—one that drafts standards-aligned problems, writes crystal-clear directions, spots bottlenecks, and even helps convert Google Sheets activities to Excel for schools with strict tech rules. That’s where we go today as we unpack five practical strategies TPT sellers can use to work faster, improve quality, and scale without burning out. We start with the foundation: precise prompting and curated chats that “remember” your expectations. You’ll hear how we prime AI with state standards, difficulty bands, and real examples to generate unique math problems, short stories, and function tables that actually fit the classroom. Then we show how dedicated chats for specific tasks—elementary computation, upper-grade functions, ELAR passages, and social analytics—cut rework and create consistent outputs. You’ll also learn the simple trick for producing two sets of directions: short, student-friendly steps and detailed teacher guidance that reduces support questions and builds trust with buyers. From there, we dig into efficiency. We map common SOPs for covers, previews, and listings, and ask AI to flag time-wasters, suggest automation, and design batch workflows. We outline how to build self-checking digital activities in Google Sheets or Excel and translate formulas between platforms so your resources work across different district ecosystems. We also add a powerful bonus: using AI to analyze TPT product insights and social metrics, propose weekly priorities, and justify recommendations so you can refine decisions with confidence. Along the way, we share real wins—learning Facebook ads with AI coaching, shipping more resources by pairing AI generation with human QA, and saving serious money by outsourcing only what humans must do. Ready to turn curiosity into capability? Press play, steal the steps, and try one experiment this week. If these strategies help, subscribe, leave a quick review, and share this episode with a fellow TPT seller who’s ready to work smarter. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZTuS8GcGFuA Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/  My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch  Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115   Support the show

    19 min

  4. JAN 26

    3 TPT Products You Can Make in Canva!

    Blank pages waste time; smart templates build businesses. We walk through three practical builds in Canva and show how to turn simple starting points into original, high-value resources teachers actually want to buy on TPT—without copying or cutting corners. You’ll see how small design tweaks, licensed fonts, and clean layouts boost clarity, and how scaling one idea into a multipage set instantly lifts perceived value and price. First, we rework a color-by-number into a focused operations with integers pack. The approach is simple: refine borders, swap in your brand fonts, and structure problems so color sections reinforce computation. Then we show how to multiply that effort—three pages each for adding, multiplying, and dividing, plus optional word problems—so you have a cohesive nine-page resource that justifies a $3 price point and positions you for bundles. Next, we rethink task cards as a concept-building sort. Students match fractions, decimals, and percents to visual pie charts, turning recall into flexible translation across representations. We share layout tips, a scaffolded example card, and self-checking options that cut grading time. For primary teachers, the same framework adapts to phonics—sorting clip art by initial sounds or grouping by target answers for early math. Finally, we convert cute but digital-only letter sorts into print-ready pages with clear directions, dashed cut lines, and intuitive visuals like a shelf and trash can for keep-or-toss sorting. From there, it’s easy to expand into uppercase vs. lowercase sorts, mixed-word identify-and-circle pages, and cumulative reviews. Throughout, we emphasize ethical use of Canva (you’ll need Canva Pro for selling Pro elements), originality, and shop trust—because sustainable growth on TPT comes from real classroom value and consistent quality. Subscribe for more step-by-step creative workflows, share this with a teacher-seller friend, and leave a review telling us which resource you want built live next. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B1ByuTNh42A Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/  My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch  Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115   Support the show

    29 min

  5. JAN 19

    What Should I Make for My First TPT Product?!

    Feeling pressure to launch a groundbreaking TPT resource right out of the gate? Let’s flip that script. We walk through a practical path that favors simplicity, clarity, and momentum so you can master the listing process, reduce stress, and build a store that grows with you. We start with a counterintuitive truth: your first product’s job isn’t to make money; it’s to teach you the workflow. From file prep to keyworded titles, from scannable covers to persuasive previews, we break down each step and show why familiar formats like task cards, color by number, and card sorts are the smartest training ground. You’ll learn how to analyze top sellers, borrow proven visual cues, and create reusable templates in Canva or PowerPoint that cut production time and sharpen your brand. We also unpack the hidden cost of launching something wildly original too soon. If a teacher can’t understand your product in three seconds of search-grid scanning, they won’t click. That’s not a creativity problem—it’s a communication problem. We explain how to avoid it, when to take creative risks, and how to phase your growth: start simple, lock your systems, then add unique twists with clear benefit statements. Along the way, we lean into a sustainable mindset—less pressure, more practice—and share why we’re shifting tutorials to YouTube where you can see step-by-step screens and follow along at your own pace. If you want a playbook that turns overwhelm into action and helps you ship your next product with confidence, this is your map. Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow teacher-author, and leave a review with the one simple product you’ll publish next—what’s your pick? Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mo44fdtFZII Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/  My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch  Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115   Support the show

    13 min

  6. JAN 5

     How to Simplify TPT Product Creation

    Ready to stop rebuilding from scratch and start shipping seasonal resources at speed? We open the playbook to turn a single “magic numbers” puzzle into a full set of New Year math activities across multiple grade levels. You’ll hear exactly how we modify a cross-out template, expand the number grid, and map digits to letters to reveal a message like “Happy New Year.” Then we show how to populate the content fast by pulling problems from previous resources and using AI to draft themed word problems that you can fine-tune for clarity and rigor. Once the content is set, we move into a publishing pipeline built for batching. We export slides as PNGs, assemble clean student and answer PDFs, and drop in terms of use across every open file in one pass. For $2 listings, we keep covers and previews aligned with a template that demonstrates the puzzle mechanic without exposing the full resource. A quick promo window at a lower price point helps jumpstart traffic and search visibility before returning to the standard price. You’ll see how this approach produced meaningful December revenue from low-cost items and, more importantly, surfaced clear data on which grades and topics actually convert. The bigger win is strategic: small seasonal products create fast feedback loops. By launching multiple versions—multiplication, equivalent fractions, solving equations—we learn which segments of our audience respond, then focus on middle grades and multi-level skills that sell. Templates carry forward year after year by swapping the reveal text from “Happy New Year” to “2026,” “2027,” and beyond, letting us scale output without sacrificing quality. If you want a practical, repeatable system to publish more, earn data faster, and keep your store active while you build high-ticket anchors, this walkthrough is for you. If it helps, share it with a fellow TPT seller, subscribe for more step-by-step builds, and leave a review with the next seasonal theme you want us to tackle. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8_WAW0pWmuc Watch How I Made 30 TPT Products in 10 Hours: https://youtu.be/Bkm0WQ-rg7s?si=W-f9TotQtsdQRdRL   Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/  My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch   Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115   Support the show

    25 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    NEW Features on TpT - And How to Use Them!

    Ready to replace guesswork with a game plan? We dive into TPT’s latest seller updates and unpack how to use them to drive real revenue: unique buyers, carts, and a fresh set of calculated metrics that turn raw numbers into clear steps. I share how I read earnings per cart, earnings per view, and units per cart to spot where money leaks and how to plug them with bundles, add-ons, and smarter pricing. We explore the Product Insights tab to separate traffic issues from conversion issues. You’ll hear concrete examples of listings that lost traffic but gained conversion and why that matters for ranking, previews, covers, and titles. I show how to sort winners and decliners, use wishlist trends, and filter by product categories to find the fastest opportunities. No fluff—just the exact clues that point to the next five updates worth your time. Then we get tactical with the new discount tools. Abandoned cart emails recover forgotten purchases with a simple 10% nudge, while follower discounts reward your audience and encourage the follow. I walk through an easy weekly activation cadence and share the lift I’ve seen without heavy promotion. We tie it all together with the three growth levers—traffic, conversion, and retention—and how to pick your focus for 2026 based on your own data, not a trend or a guess. If you’re a TPT seller who wants higher earnings per view, stronger conversion, and more repeat buyers, this walkthrough is your roadmap. Listen, take notes, and then choose one lever to pull this month. If it helps, share the episode with a friend, subscribe for more data-driven strategies, and leave a review so we can keep creating the resources you need. Sign Up for the TPT Profit Plan Workshop: https://rebrandedteacher.kartra.com/page/hun253 Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WI435L77YEw Watch My YouTube Video About Starting an Email List: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPgMyw8lGN0  Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/  My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch  Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115   Support the show

    18 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    #1 Mistake TPT Sellers Make in January 2026

    Stop setting random goals that look good on paper and build a plan that actually grows your TPT store. We dig into the quiet reason January resolutions fail for sellers: a lopsided focus on traffic while ignoring conversion and customer retention. Views matter, but without a store that converts and a system that brings buyers back, more clicks just multiply frustration. We break the cycle with a simple, repeatable framework you can use to shape your 2026 profit plan. First, we unpack traffic the right way—seasonal keyword research, standards language teachers actually search, and resource ideas that match real classroom timing. Then we turn to conversion, where the biggest wins often hide: mobile-friendly covers, a thumbnail story that sells outcomes, previews that answer objections in seconds, and pricing that reflects value in your niche. Finally, we show how retention multiplies every effort: thoughtful post-purchase emails, bundle pathways, product ecosystems that build trust, and updates that keep customers engaged across the school year. You’ll hear how to read your data to pick a starting point, map tasks to each revenue driver, and avoid the trap of busywork disguised as growth. If you’ve ever asked why more views aren’t leading to more sales, this conversation gives you a practical path forward and a way to plan an entire year with clarity and confidence. Ready to trade guesswork for a blueprint? Join our TPT Profit Plan workshop to build your personalized roadmap for 2026, then come back next week to keep the momentum going. If this helped you, follow the show, share with a TPT friend, and leave a quick review—what revenue driver are you focusing on first? Sign Up for the TPT Profit Plan Workshop: https://rebrandedteacher.kartra.com/page/hun253 Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L-wcnfZiuGw  Check Out My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurenfulton  My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentschappler/  My Other YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenATsch   Free Rebranded Teacher Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/749538092194115   Support the show

    8 min
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A podcast for Teachers Pay Teachers sellers who want to grow their businesses. Hosted by Lauren Fulton.

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    Lauren Fulton - The Rebranded Teacher
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    216
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