I've been researching and working with various online business models and programs for several years now and I've come across some really awesome tools and resources in the process. This is a list of all the things that I've tried and have been valuable / successful courses, products, and programs in my experience. There's quite a variety of things on here from digital marketing resources and affiliate programs to trainings on the energetics of branding and business. I hope you find some inspiration here and maybe some of these things will be the keys to your success just as they have been for me!
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Tools for Online Biz
Kajabi is the hub for 99% of my online business and I absolutely love it over there. It really is everything I need all in one place.
They do website hosting as well as courses, memberships, and coaching products and you can handle all of your marketing through their platform as well.
Kajabi: One hub to create and sell online courses, coaching, podcasts, memberships, and more!
It's important to find new ways to add a unique touch to your products and services so you can give your customer that extra-special experience and keep them coming back for more.
Sending a special little note, bookmark, or affirmation card through the mail or giving them out at events could really make your brand stand out.
I once made an affirmation card with some of my upcoming offerings listed on the back with QR codes for more info and distributed them at a retreat -- people loved them!
I use Vista Print for all my custom paper product printing needs and I just love the quality of their stuff!
Packaging Inserts | VistaPrint
This is the best keyword research and optimization tool that I've found and I use it for my YouTube channel every single day!
Not only do they help me with my keyword research as well as tracking my analytics and stats, they also send me new ideas for videos every day!
VidIQ : Research and Analytics Tool for YouTube
I use this application every single day in my online business.
Whether it's recording my meetings and organizing everything with the automated notetaking feature, or recording podcasts or other content with an automated transcription tool, taking down some voice notes on the go, or uploading previously recorded ...
It seriously comes in handy in SO many ways and saves me so much time and trouble! Its like having my own little AI assistant to work with!
AI Transcription Services with Otter
This free brand archetype quiz has helped me many times to get a clear view on my style and messaging. I hope it helps you too!
Kaye Putnam has an amazing eye for all things branding, marketing, and online biz.
Amazon Associate Program is a great way to earn commissions on products that you recommend through your website or social media.
Amazon.com Associates Central
This is my favorite organizational tool for project management and overall business admin as well.
There are so many connections with other apps and services which is awesome but Trello on its own is a powerhouse for productivity and Team Management as well.
I've been using it for a few years now and it has helped me so much with getting my ideas organized and actually following through to create and execute all of my awesome plans.
Manage Your Team’s Projects From Anywhere | Trello
I've been using calendly for scheduling my clients for several years now and I love their streamlined service because it is simple and straightforward and gets the job done.
You can create events with as much detail or simplicity as you'd like and you can hook it up directly to your e-calendar for seamless planning.
Calendly | Online Scheduling App
I cannot say enough good things about Canva. It is my go-to for all of my graphic design projects and has helped me TREMENDOUSLY with setting up my branding and building my business online.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
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Resources for Online Biz
This is an awesome YouTube channel that provides resources and education for artists and especially those who are looking to make money online.
I love her style and I have learned so much from her about following my passion and making my art work for me.
Kelsey Rodriguez
This artist has a great wealth of free content on her YouTube page where she shares openly and transparently about her experience and process as a self-employed artist.
I find her work and her approach so inspiring and I hope you'll enjoy getting to know her too!
Uncomfy Artist on YouTube
This is another terrific course from Phoebe Kuhn on using the tools and teachings of Human Design to plan and execute successful launches in your online business.
The Art of Launching
This is an amazing course on how to apply Human Design to maximize your online business.
This program focuses primarily on Branding and Messaging through the lens of Human Design and it will totally change the way that you see marketing and sales.
Messaging Program | The Content Emporium
I have learned so much just from watching Leila's YouTube Shorts! Her content is awesome and always full of helpful tips for entrepreneurs, no matter what level you're at in building your business right now.
Leila Hormozi
Liam's YouTube channel has taught me so many things and its a great resource for checking out all the latest fads in online business and seeing his honest reviews and feedback.
His videos are concise and to the point and he seems genuinely devoted to helping others along their online biz journey.
Liam James Kay
I love Modern Millie's YouTube channel because she offers a ton of value and practical advice on social media and youtubing in particular.
Modern Millie
This YouTube channel teaches all about how to create passive income online. I learned a lot about KDP from this channel and I appreciate how transparent and authentic she is with her content.
Passive Income Templates
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Vanessa Lau…. wow, her YouTube channel has inspired me so much on my own content creation journey as well as overall in my online business.
She has an incredible wealth of knowledge which she shares openly on her platforms and I strongly recommend you check her out.
Vanessa Lau
I absolutely love this channel for all things YouTube content creator. His style and approach to content is so unique and engaging that it is really easy to watch and learn from him. He shares tons of helpful info, based on his own research, and has helped me a lot on my journey so far.
Creator Booth
Learning about the latest side hustles and ways to make money online is easy with Josh Mayo's YouTube Channel. He produces some really high quality content and has had tremendous success in online business so far. I like his style and he shares so much value, I strongly recommend him, especially if you're new-ish to the world of online biz.
Joshua Mayo
This channel is awesome if you are wanting to learn about becoming a seller on Etsy. She shares all about her experience over the past several years and how she's gone to make a very successful business using Etsy.
Kate Hayes | Earning Money on Etsy
If you are interested in making money on YouTube but you don't actually want to be a “YouTuber”, this free workshop is for you.
If you don't want to show up in videos or even record videos but you just know there has got to be other ways to do this YouTube monetization thing, this course is your ticket to success.
This guy, Matt Parr, has had TREMENDOUS success on YouTube and has been sharing his secrets with thousands of people ever since. I highly recommend you check out his work!
FREE TRAINING: How to Make Money on YouTube Without Recording Videos
Kajabi is pretty much the main hub for my entire business.
It hosts my whole website including my online courses & coaching programs, as well as my blog, email marketing, and podcast!
It was such a relief to me when I got all of these things in one place rather than trying to string several applications together.
I already can't say enough good things about the platform itself, and on top of that, the tech support and “Kajabi University” resource portal have been a huge help to me in my learning and crafting process as well.
Kajabi: Create and sell online courses, coaching, and memberships
I have learned quite a lot from John Crestani, especially about affiliate marketing. This free workshop is a great way to learn some of the basics of internet marketing from someone who is just another regular person, like us, who figured out the sec...
Free Training: How to Create a Profitable Online Biz
I'm on a journey to monetize my YouTube channel and I've created a playlist with my new series to track my process. Come check it out!
YouTube Monetization Quest
Books for Online Biz
This book will completely shift the way you look at and experience your work. It is so important that we break away from the old conditioning around working ourselves to the bone and this book has a wealth of information and practical advice for how ...
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere
Forget annual planning, this book will give you a complete overhaul on your goal setting process, and it will walk you through a process to create true productivity in a super-sustainable way.
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks
This book has given so much depth to my journey as an entrepreneur. Danielle has a magnificent ability to cut right to the heart of things with her writing and she will inspire and enliven your dreams in so many ways with her thoughtful teachings an...
The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful Guide
This is an awesome guidebook in how to start making money online. It gives you all of the basic fundamentals for creating your own launch and it puts everything in simple terms so you'll know that you can and will be successful.
Launch: Sell Online, Build a Business, Live Dreams
You may not see the relevance of books like this when it comes to "making money online" but you'd better start to believe in the importance of mindset and wealth consciousness very soon, because it is an absolutely fundamental building block of achie...
A Happy Pocket Full of Money: Infinite Wealth
Understanding how to incorporate your business is crucial to your success. You must learn to protect your assets and make the absolute most of your resources throughout your process.
This book lays everything out in simple language and explains how...
Incorporate & Grow Rich!
This one is a classic, if you haven't already heard of and / or read this book, its a MUST. In the world of online business, you hear this title and author mentioned almost constantly as a major cornerstone to many successful people's journey.
In h...
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Kids
This is a mind-blowing little book that will change the way you see yourself and your potential forever.
It will rewrite your mindset for a quantum leap to success and it will give you the springboard to radically change your life --if you want to...
You 2: High Velocity Formula for Effectiveness
This is yet another classic work that will radically shift your self-concept as well as how you perceive your capacity for material wealth.
Mind-altering works like this one are so important for developing your sense of self-certainty as well as you...
Think and Grow Rich: The Original
This guy is an absolute genius when it comes to online business, and yet he was just a normal guy when he got started (just like me and you)!
He's on a mission to share the incredible simplicity and success of his customizable model for online sa...
Dotcom Secrets: The Underground Playbook
This book is very straightforward, casual, and easy to read. Dean is a highly successful entrepreneur and he has shared some simple yet highly effective strategies with us in his book.
He has a host of other resources for building successful businesses online, which I would also highly recommend, but this book is definitely a great place to start.