Two Wacky Teacherpreneurs Tell All

Send us a text Watch Us on YouTube In this episode of 'Two Wacky Teacher Entrepreneurs Tell All,' hosts Amanda Werner and Jess Martin dive into what it means to be a 'wacky teacherpreneur'. They describe wacky teacherpreneurs as creative and hardworking, often feeling like the odd ones out in their professional and social circles. The hosts discuss the value of forming an accountability community, especially for those who have trouble with accountability and consistency. Amanda and Jess promo...

Send us a text After a two year hiatus, Wacky Teacherpreneurs is BACK! In this brand new episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneurs podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss their two-year hiatus, including the challenges they faced such as burnout, health issues, and getting sidetracked by other projects. They explain why they've decided to return and share goals of creating a new supportive community on Patreon for other teacherpreneurs. Jess reveals a significant mistake in her business that...

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss their experiences with grief, trauma, and burnout, and how these experiences have impacted their businesses. They share personal stories and strategies for navigating these challenging situations. They emphasize the importance of community support, self-care, and maintaining a balance between personal life and business. They also discuss the societal pressure to hide grief and the need for more open expression of emotions. The ep...

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss the value and importance of empowering teacher authors and the curriculum and resources they create. They address the skepticism and questioning that teacher authors often face and emphasize the positive impact their resources have on students and teachers worldwide. They also discuss the challenges and negative impact of canned curriculum in schools, highlighting the lack of teacher autonomy and student engagement. The episode c...

Send us a text In this episode Jess and Amanda catch up on all the big changes they've gone through recently. Amanda talks about her experience teaching ninth grade for the first time, while Jess shares her experiences in her second year as a librarian. They discuss the challenges they have faced recently including unpredictable class assignments, crazy weather, and COVID-19 problems. As always, they share how they are balancing life, teaching, and businesses. Jess shares her struggles and de...

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Jess and Amanda, two teacher entrepreneurs, discuss their experiences with the recent Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sale. They talk about the decline in sales compared to previous years, particularly for secondary sellers. Jess and Amanda share their different approaches to the sale, with Jess being a part-time seller and Amanda focusing on webinars to boost her TPT sales. They discuss the potential of webinars and using Facebook ads to promote higher-pri...

Send us a text In this coffee chat episode, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss all sorts of topics using a fun acronym introduced by the Townie Teacher over on Instagram called "Friday Report". Report stands for: r-reading, e-eating, p-playing, o-obsession, r-recommend, t=a favorite treat. The hosts share their recent reading habits, their creative endeavors, eating habits, and recreational activities. They also talk about their obsessions, with Jess being obsessed with making her classroom more f...

Send us a text During this podcast episode, Amanda shares her experience of making money while on vacation through an evergreen webinar funnel. Amanda and Jess discuss using tools like Facebook ads, Kajabi, Optin Monster, Canva, and Zoom. Amanda explains how she promote her webinar titled "Three Steps to Building Student Independence in the Secondary English Classroom" and offers valuable content while also promoting her program, Empower English Teachers Now. They talk about pricing options a...

Send us a text In this coffee chat episode, Amanda and Jess discuss their summer trips and experiences. Jess shares her time as a tour guide for Book Bag Tours in Greece, highlighting the overwhelming response from teachers wanting to visit Greece and the opportunity to explore ancient wonders. They discuss the cost of the trip and Amanda expresses interest in joining a tour. They discuss the benefits of traveling with a group and the involvement of their husbands. Amanda shares her experienc...

Send us a text In this coffee chat episode co-hosts Jess and Amanda discuss their plans for the summer and how they prepare their businesses for vacation time. They also discuss various topics such as yin yoga, reiki, meditation, summer school, upcoming trips, and personal struggles with ADHD and self-sabotage. Watch this episode on Youtube

Send us a text In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur podcast, hosts Amanda and Jess discuss the book "Chill and Prosper" by Denise Duffield-Thomas. They cover various topics such as niches in business, creating offers, money mindset, and valuing oneself as the driving force behind a successful business. The hosts provide practical advice and personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of adapting business advice to fit specific niches, setting boundaries, and prioritizing one's men...

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Amanda and Jess discuss what to do when your product or course doesn't sell. They share their own experiences with unsuccessful products and offer tips on how to handle the situation, such as being deciding if the product should be deactivated or deleted, being consistent in your business, trying different marketing strategies, and not taking it personally. They also discuss the importance of self-education and seeking inspiration and support from other...

Send us a text In this podcast episode, the hosts, Jess and Amanda, discuss the importance of seeking help in business and share their own experiences of seeking help from forums, Facebook groups, spouses, and even hiring assistants. They provide helpful tips and tricks for navigating the challenges of running a small business, including hiring contractors instead of employees, finding reliable help, and seeking out resources such as podcasts and Facebook groups. They also discuss the challen...

Send us a text In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur podcast, hosts Jess and Amanda discuss their plans for the summer and reflect on past summers. They suggest reflecting on past summers to avoid falling into old habits and routines that may not serve one's business well. They also mention a book called "Chill and Prosper" that has helped them with their mindset towards their businesses. The hosts emphasize the importance of staying true to their mission and goals and not getting sidet...

Send us a text In this episode of the Wacky Teacherpreneur Podcast, hosts Amanda and Jess have a casual conversation about their personal and professional lives as teacherpreneurs. They talk about their love for video games, childhood experiences, and upcoming summer plans. They also discuss their podcast and a book they are both reading called "Chill and Prosper" by Denise Duffield-Thomas, which emphasizes the idea that one doesn't have to hustle to be a successful entrepreneur. They also sh...