090: How to Prep Your TPT Store for Q4

Teacher Business School: TPT, Homeschool, & Beyond

How to Prep Your TPT Store for Q4

Is your TPT store ready for the busiest season of the year? Q4 is filled with opportunities—seasonal products, sitewide sales, and holiday demand—but it’s also a season when family time and rest matter more than ever. In this episode, Lindsay walks you step by step through how to plan, prepare, and maximize Q4 for your Teachers Pay Teachers store. From analyzing your data to creating seasonal resources, updating old products, and preparing for sales, this episode will help you finish the year strong—without burning out

Key Discussion Points:

[0:41] Starting with Data, Not Drama

Why your TPT dashboard is your best planning tool—and how to make decisions based on facts, not feelings.

[2:00] Identifying Top Sellers & Goals

How to find your best-performing products and set realistic Q4 goals, like building product lines or bundles.

[3:15] Seasonal Products That Sell in Q4

Halloween, Thanksgiving, winter holidays, sub plans, exam prep, and more—what to create now for timely sales.

[6:01] Updating Old Products for Maximum Impact

Why optimizing covers, previews, titles, and SEO descriptions is essential—and how Lindsay updated 300 resources for better results.

[9:46] Getting Ready for Sitewide Sales

How to prepare for TPT’s sitewide sales and why enrolling in every sale is a no-brainer.

[11:45] Black Friday, Cyber Monday & Flash Sales

Creative ways to run your own promotions and reach customers during the holiday buying season.

[13:31] Building an Email List for Long-Term Success

Why experienced sellers should invest in email marketing to build lasting customer relationships.

[15:51] Final Q4 Reminders

Rest is productive—Lindsay shares her reminder to prioritize family and downtime this holiday season

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Training + 50% Off Resource Academy
• Subscribers to Sales Email List Course

Connect further:

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