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The Advice Column
Business is HARD work. But instead of spending your time researching the best systems or spending money on all the courses, I've curated a list of all the best products, platforms and processes that have helped me grow my business from a kitchen table hobby to a multi-seven figure business.
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I’m Jenna, your new biz BFF.
I've spent years grinding and hustling on my business, hiring coaches, spending thousands on courses, reading piles of books on copywriting and brand strategy, so you don't have to.
Simple truth: You can do it all, but you can't do it all at once. Getting clear on your vision, goals and message is the KEY to unlocking growth in your business. But that alone won't earn you more revenue. You need to embrace systems and strategies as an entrepreneur that will allow you more time and energy to focus on what you love doing while also earning more $$$.
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ShowIt vs. Squarespace vs. Wordpress
There's no time for a bad website these days, I've simplified the process for my own site and created a post with all my top recs!
which platform is best?
The Jenna Rainey Website Stack
The Best Showit Website Templates
Gorgeous website templates that allow you to do less, BETTER. I used their templates for my entire website revamp and it saved me so much time!
Use code "JENNA" for Tonic at checkout for 15% off!
Essential [FREE] SEO Tool
What's the point of having a dope website if you don't understand how it's performing? Google Analytics is a free tool that's necessary for monitoring traffic, site speed and other metrics.
Check it out here!
Essential [FREE] SEO Tool
Google Alerts is for tracking and managing keywords and search terms you use on your website! Type in a keyword you wish to be alerted about so you can manage performance!
Start Trackin'!
Use code "JENNARAINEY" for Showit for a free month!
ARE TONIC TEMPLATES REALLY WORTH IT?
I've done the vetting for you, I've tried all the platforms. My Answer? A HELL YES.
From starting off on Squarespace ten years ago to hiring an incredibly pricey web designer for upkeep on my Wordpress site, I've done it all. Tonic Templates and Showit are the way to go if you want full control of updates on your website without having to be a tech nerd. Trust me. They're GOOD!!
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Updates you get to control, no updating code, ever.
Tonic's line of completely customizable site templates for modern, stylish creatives are basically website templates for people who think they don't like website templates. They make beautiful design affordable, accessible to everyone — no code, no tears, no limits. And there's a fun twist: all of their site designs are inspired by cocktails! My favorites? Margarita, Cosmo, and Martini!
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The Jenna Rainey Email Stack
Our Email Service Provider
Active Campaign is a robust email marketing and CRM software that handles all of our automated newsletters, workflows and automations for launches and more!
Check out Active Campaign!
Google Drive
Kelly (my Operations Manager) and I both work remote, so I write every email, blog post and more in Google Docs so we can share content through the team and also easily find emails to repurpose through this system!
Check it out here!
visit site!
Before switching to Active Campaign I used Drip. It's also a CRM tool, is incredibly robust, but in my opinion I prefer the user experience of AC over this tool. If your business is more eCommerce focused, then this is a great tool. However, my top recommendations would still be Active Campaign or Convertkit!
Email Service Provider
drip
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VISIT SITE!
This is the easiest software to grasp when it comes to email marketing. HOWEVER, they are on the newer side, and the automation capabilities aren't as robust as an Active Campaign or Convertkit. But if you don't plan on getting too complex with your funnels and are tech-challenged, this is the one to go with!
Email Service Provider
Flodesk
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VISIT SITE!
For some businesses, the email service provider we use (ActiveCampaign) may feel a bit too robust. We've spent a LOT of time training and getting a handle on it...but if you want something with the workflows and automation capabilities but not as complex, Convertkit is my top recommendation. No, Mailchimp won't cut it!!
Email Service Provider
convertkit
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VISIT SITE!
ThriveCart is what we use to create our checkout pages for our courses and any product we're launching. For upsells, downsells, discount offers and more, ThriveCart literally helps us convert LOADS of additional sales and generate so much extra income without me having to sell to each individual person!!
Checkout Page Software
thrivecart
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Other Email Recs
Other Email Recs
The Email marketing must-reads
Get Organized & Streamline Your Biz.
Tips + resources!
Like everyone else on the internet it seems, I'm incredibly ADHD. I also have the world's best Operations Manager (Kelly) who's helped whip my business into shape. Here's some of the tools she's put into place in our biz to help me stay on task, manage work between team members and become more efficient with my tasks!
What keeps this biz chugging along.
The Jenna Rainey Biz Stack
Messaging App For Teams
Sometimes sending an email feels a bit too much and scouring through threads can get laborious. Slack is like AOL's Instant Message for teams!
I want Slack!
Project Management Software
The best task and project management tool there is! If you're coordinating launches, creating products, courses and more, this is the tool!
Check it out here!
File & Storage Sharing
The tool we use for uploading and sharing files throughout our team, with licensing partners and more!
Check out Dropbox!
Password & Storage Management
I think I'm the worst person on the Internet with passwords. I would lose them CONSTANTLY! Lastpass stores every single password for every single thing in my entire life and without it I would literally not be in business.
Manage your passwords!
Time Tracking Tool | Integrates With Asana!
We track our time with every single task so we can then put together accurate estimates on how much time we're spending per task. This allows us to prepare for launches with an accurate amount of time because we know how long items will take!
Use code "jennarainey" for 10% off monthly!
Skip The Decision Fatigue With Online Courses
Tips + resources!
I've been creating and launching online courses since 2015, I've tested the platforms, made the mistakes and have gathered a list of tools and resources for you that will help save time AND generate the big bucks with your course!
Wanna be a course creator like me?
VISIT SITE!
This is the most comprehensive and trusted online course hosting platform there is! I've been using this platform for over 5 years and absolutely love how easy it is to use and how pro the user experience is! They also have an app, so your students can login and watch on any device!
Course Hosting Platform
Kajabi
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VISIT SITE!
ThriveCart is what we use to create our checkout pages for our courses and any product we're launching. For upsells, downsells, discount offers and more, ThriveCart literally helps us convert LOADS of additional sales and generate so much extra income without me having to sell to each individual person!!
Checkout Page Software
thrivecart
01
Online Courses
Online Courses
VISIT SITE!
A newer course hosting platform that's getting a lot of traction and praise...we haven't vetted it ourselves, but it could be a great option if you're just starting out with your courses and looking for something a bit more budget friendly!
Course Hosting Platform
PODIA
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The online course must-reads
I'm an award winning artist and designer, the best-selling author of Everyday Watercolor, Everyday Watercolor Flowers and Everyday Watercolor Seashores, a YouTube educator with over 300K subscribers and a Scorpio rising who is hell-bent on teaching everyone how to find their inner creative voice.
I’m Jenna Rainey.
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