All my favorite things
IN LIFE & BUSINESS
People often ask which courses I’ve taken, which tools & software I use, and which microphone or camera I use to record course lessons or blog posts. I firmly believe in sharing details like that, so now instead of asking me you can check it all out for yourself!
* DISCLAIMER: Affiliate links are marked with an *Asterisk. Everything listed here I’ve bought, tried/applied in my own day-to-day #workfromhome life. If you purchase through those links I’ll get a small commission at no extra cost to you, but the point is always to share truly helpful things with you.
Conversion Cards, from James Wedmore
⭐️ WHAT WE THINK
It’s a literal, physical deck of 54 cards, each with a language pattern or conversion copy formula with a description and examples for how to put it into practice on your sales copy.
As if that wasn’t cool enough, you also get a digital deck with your purchase, –because James always over-delivers. LOL
This is a really badass tool to have in your toolbox, especially if you’re new to writing copy for your business. 😁
$$ + shipping
Cheapest/best ways to get an easy HD webcam*
⭐️ WHAT WE THINK
Need a legit crystal clear HD webcam but don’t want to spend a fortune –and you already have an iPhone?
There are TWO really great options & one is FREE! No joke.
This software installs on your iPhone AND your computer allowing you to use your phone’s camera wirelessly or wired as a high-resolution webcam in all the main software you’re already using, including Zoom, Google Meet, Whereby, Descript, Facebook & YouTube streaming, etc. It’s actually WAY better quality than my C920X external webcam –and at least as good as my 2021 M1 Macbook Pro built-in FaceTime camera!
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How to ClickUp*, by Layla Pomper
⭐️ What We Think
How to ClickUp is an action-oriented Mini Course designed to help complete beginners manage daily productivity inside ClickUp...in less than one day!*
I’ve tried 8 or 10 project management apps since starting freelance work back in 2015 and to be perfectly honest they all have their individual pros & cons. Now, I needed high-level reporting and customizability that other apps like Asana and Notion weren’t able to give me, …so I landed on ClickUp (again). Because this project management tool has SO much packed into one app, it’s not that intuitive to learn. I binged a ton of ClickUp-focused YouTube videos, and then I found Layla, –a vetted ClickUp Consultant from ProcessDriven. I binged most of their YouTube channel & quickly decided I wanted to learn more from her, specifically. If she couldn’t do it FOR me, then I wanted to learn her methodologies –which is exactly what you get inside How to ClickUp! I’ve now built out detailed systems for my business inside ClickUp & I finally feel comfortable on the platform. So thankful for Layla & her relatable nerdiness! 😁
Sidenote, you also get access to this mini-course WITH the separate ProcessDriven Membership & they work really well together!
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Termageddon*: favorite Privacy Policy & Cookies widget
⭐️ WHAT WE THINK
“The most comprehensive website policies generator on the market.” You can “use Termageddon to help comply with privacy laws such as the CCPA, GDPR, UK DPA, CalOPPA, PIPEDA, and more.” They “also help you comply with consumer protection laws, provide eCommerce disclosures, and limit your liability.”
Their web app literally walks you through every facet of the setup & if you have any questions at all, Hans (co-founder) or his team are always happy to help.
To get 10% off your first year, use my affiliate code LAUNCH10 or click the link below to get started!
$$/yr
Creative Law Shop*: favorite legal templates & contracts
⭐️ WHAT WE THINK
Their “templates were not only drafted by a contract attorney, but have been refined by professionals in each respective industry,” making sure they cover the types of details that only seasoned professionals in that industry know to have covered.
Use my affiliate code LAUNCH10 to save 10% off any time (stackable on top of any sale prices)!
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ClickUp*: my project management app
⭐️ WHAT WE THINK
I desperately needed to be able to see the overall progress of anything easily and ClickUp handles this WAY better. I can see progress bars or completed task counts for any list, folder, space, or set of tasks, even if they’re not in the same grouping, which makes it much easier (& more accurate) to monitor client progress in their homework without missing important details or questions they have along the way.
I can also keep so much more ClickUp now, including better support ticketing with a ClickUp form embedded on my website for clients to fill out, and of course, my own business task management where automations & recurring tasks play a very important role.
Notifications are also much easier to control as there are a LOT more options to customize so I see what I want and not what I don’t.
$$/yr
Samson Q2U*
⭐️ What We Think
I’ve been doing LOTS of client calls, recordings, meetings, tutorial videos, guest interviews, coaching calls, –and all things that ideally have better audio quality.
So… the internal mic on my Mac wasn’t cutting it anymore!
This super simple setup makes the sounds A LOT better. It comes with everything you need to set up & use it right out of the box –no software needed. (Add the adapter for Apple’s USB-C though!)*
It’s literally plug-and-play, works with everything you already use to stream, call or record, and your audio will sound lightyears better than it did before –all for less than a $100 bucks.
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Logitech C920X HD Pro Webcam*
⭐️ What We Think
Need better quality video for client-calls and other business shit? This is a great plug-in-and-go set up. No software required, and my Mac immediately recognizes it. Works seamlessly with everything I use in my business from Loom to Zoom and more.
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Instant Pot - 6qt*
⭐️ What We Think
I don’t loathe cooking, but I don’t “love” it either. This Instant Pot makes ‘just enough’ of each meal I make in it to have leftovers the next day AND it cooks way faster than the oven or the stove.
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