Technology can really support your business. I'm sharing the tools that I can't live without in case you're looking for recommendations. Remember that technology is only as impactful as the problem it solves. Don't go down a rabbit hole for tools you don't need. To evaluate the tools you need with our free downloadable down below.
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→ tools to help with organization.
→ making scheduling easier.
→ how we create websites and courses.
→ email marketing software.
→ essential tools for our podcast.
[3:57] Staying on task is a combination of digital and paper. All our projects live inside of ClickUp. It helps us stay on task and manage priorities. For day to day lists, I love my weekly dashboard paper planner from Ink + Volt.
[5:03] To manage time we use Toggl. We can see how long it takes us to complete things and ensure we're managing our time on the right tasks and projects. For teams, you could also use it to ensure you aren't duplicating efforts.
[5:48] Make scheduling a breeze with a digital calendar. You can use it with your team, donors, sponsors, etc. It can save time with the back and forth of trying to figure out what times work best. There are also several features that you can utilize if you need them like payments and separate calendars that show different types of availability.
[8:05] For website and course management we use WordPress, Divi by Elegant Themes and LifterLMS. While they may take a little more work on the front end, they are super easy to customize and edit without coding.
[8:48] ConvertKit is the email platform I use. There are several great ones out there but this is the one I've been using for years. Think about what else you need to integrate before picking one.
[9:32] When it comes to our podcasts we use Zoom, Otter.ai, and Headliner to create the elements we need. This allows us to create transcripts, videos for YouTube, and audiograms to promote the episodes. Content at Scale then allows us to repurpose blog posts into long form blog posts for our sister company, H & E Marketing Solutions.
ClickUp*
Ink + Volt
Toggl
Acuity Scheduling
DonorDock*
Divi by Elegant Themes*
LifterLMS
ConvertKit
Otter.AI
Zoom
Headliner
Content at Scale*
Canva
Google Workspace
Apollo
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