Tools & Resources
These are some of the tools and resources I've found helpful in my business. I hope you find the list useful.
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Accounting & Bookkeeping Software
There's nothing better for managing your accounting and bookkeeping than Quickbooks. It's easy to set-up and you can control your sales and expenses in one online platform.
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​Calendar & Scheduling
I wasn't a fan of online scheduling apps for a long time but started using Calendly and it has been a time management gamechanger. However, there are many options, so find the one that works best for you.
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CRM (Customer Relation Management)
There are many options to choose from for database management. Many of my clients favor Zoho and SpeakerFlow because they are robust CRM systems designed to meet the speaker's needs. But, if you're just starting out, a simple Google or Excel spreadsheet is a great way to start.
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Marketing Tools & Services
If you're a do-it-yourself person, Canva is great. This platform lets you design anything! They continue to upgrade their features. You can create pretty much anything with Canva - social media posts, presentations, flyers, graphics, video, and much more.
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If you're looking for a reliable professional with limitless creativity, here are two I highly recommend:
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Kendra Cagle at 5 Lakes Design. From corporate, sleek, sophisticated design to wild, crazy, and fun, Kendra can meet your needs and blow your mind!
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Candi Luciano at Intentionalyze. Candi works with speakers and entrepreneurs to create a brand that represents YOU.
SPEAKER RESOURCES
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eSpeakers - business management & marketing tools used by today's most sought-after speakers. Manage all the details of your engagements and allow bureaus access to your information on one easy-to-use platform. The Leads Center for Pro users is amazing.
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Create a free profile and get found by event organizers. Plus, you will get access to tons of great information for speakers at SpeakerHub.
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Sam Richter's Sales Intel Engine is a wonderful search engine for finding conferences, decision makers, contact info, background research, and more.
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The best way to get more bookings is from referrals, and TalkaDot helps you get instant feedback and leads during your presentation. EVERY speaker needs to be using this tool to get more bookings!
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Need help outlining and crafting the perfect keynote? Then Eva Rose Daniel is the person for you! Her one-day Keynote Catalyst will have you speaking with confidence. Check her out at The Speak Shop.
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COURSES, BOOKS, AND MORE!
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Book Publishing
Sound Wisdom is a passionate, professional publishing team whose goal is to continually create products that add real value to people's lives. They specialize in personal development, personal growth, business growth, leadership, health, fitness, and finance.​
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Course Creation
Create courses and webinars with Teachable or Thinkific.
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Printing Services
If you want high-quality, luxurious printing, look no further than Moo. Other affordable options include Vistaprint and Uprinting.
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Video Apps
Share messages with video links, record how-to videos for clients, or personalized follow-up messages for prospects with Loom.
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Bonjoro lets you record a personalized video on your phone and email it directly to a contact
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Zoom is absolutely the best platform for video conferencing and webinar hosting.
DISCLOSURE: By law I must let you know that I sometimes include affiliate links that could generate income or commissions for my company. I only recommend vendors, products or services that I use or have researched for my clients.
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