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.

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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Descript*: best video editing software

⭐️ WHAT WE THINK

What if you could edit your video content the same way you edit your blog posts? 🤯 With Descript, you can LITERALLY do that!! And now with their new Storyboard features, it’s even easier and you also get a ton of new features with access to “B-Roll” (stock photos & videos, sound effects) & more!!

If you’re a content creator, you CANNOT skip over this seriously badass tool. Film your content, create & edit your transcript, export for YouTube, social media, blog posts, etc & finally create professional video content …without the pro. 😉

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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

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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

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FloDesk*: simple & beautiful email marketing app

⭐️ WHAT WE THINK

Send newsletters, create automations, organize subscribers, embed sign-up forms, create & add popup &/or full-page forms.

FloDesk* is best for beginners or brand new businesses. It has gorgeous email layouts designed to convert, embedded IG feeds, and it’s very easy to use. Use code DAMN50 to get 50% off your subscription for the first year!

$$$/yr

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ConvertKit*: my favorite email marketing platform

⭐️ WHAT WE THINK

Send newsletters, create automations, organize subscribers, embed sign-up forms, create & add popup &/or full-page forms.

ConvertKit is most popular for established businesses. It’s a lot less design-friendly (for a reason) but a lot more robust than FloDesk, yet still easy to use. Use my referral link & use it for free up to 1,000 subscribers!

$$$/yr

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Dubsado*: my CRM

⭐️ WHAT WE THINK

Dubsado has all or most of what I need all in one place! Read more about why Dubsado is my favorite business app on my blog, and how I use it for my onboarding processes. Setting up took a long time, but Dubsado has saved me so much time, it's crazy.

You can use it FREE (up to 3 clients), & when you upgrade, use my code DAMN to give yourself 20% OFF your first month OR YEAR and get locked into the current annual rate for your next renewal. As prices continue to increase, yours won’t!

$$$/yr

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SquareKicker*: the no-code web design plugin

⭐️ WHAT WE THINK

SK is a truly unique design plugin specifically for Squarespace (v7.1) websites. You can try it totally free with no commitment, and only pay when you want to publish your edits to the live site! I’ve written lots of posts about my favorite Squarespace design plugin tool over on the blog, including a very detailed review with FAQs here.

$$$/yr

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ProcessDriven Membership*, by Layla Pomper

⭐️ What We Think

ProcessDriven Membership is the most comprehensive resource for ClickUp admins to turn operational chaos into a proven, repeatable, process.*

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 giving me, …so I landed on ClickUp (again) but it’s not that intuitive to pick up because it has SO many features.

Then I found Layla of Process Driven, –a vetted ClickUp Consultant; I binged most of their YouTube channel & promptly decided to join the membership. It’s been an absolute GAME-CHANGER for learning how to build out & use ClickUp to get the most out of it. I’ve now built out a detailed system for my client portals, organize business admin tasks, plan course & blog content, and support ticketing in just a few months & I finally feel comfortable on the platform. So thankful for Layla & her relatable nerdiness! 😁

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