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If you're in online business and marketing, you've probably heard about this new app: Clubhouse.

>>> Btw, it's not "The Clubhouse" just "Clubhouse" ... which is also a verb: "Honey, please watch the kids. I'm gonna' go Clubhouse!"

My Clubhouse Cred

As of writing this post on 01-07-21, it's only my 2-week anniversary on Clubhouse. So full disclosure: I'm not some Clubhouse power user, big-deal moderator, know-it-all. 

Considering it's been around for at least a year from what I can tell, I'm still quite the Newb. But that should serve you well, as I recently went through/am going through all the same things as you, as far as getting signed up and getting acquainted with this new app.

Even though I'm a newb, I can clearly see how much Clubhouse is going to mean to the entrepreneurial and online business community.

So I decided to share what I know in the hopes I can shortcut the process for you. I also want to expand on and give...

IF YOU'VE WANTED TO TRY KAJABI ... EXCITING NEWS! They just shared with their Partners (like me) that in January 2021, there will be a couple of new things:

  A free 45-day trial

  A 4-week challenge called "Idea to Income"

Kajabi 45-Day Free Trial

The exciting thing is that it's the longest free trial offered by Kajabi! Their current free trial is 14 days. So this is more than 3 times that which gives you more time to get to know Kajabi and even make your first Kajabi earnings ;)

>>> This particular free trial will only be available for 2 weeks in January 2021. 

But wait. It gets even better ...

Kajabi "Idea to Income" Challenge

Not only can new customers get the extended trial but they'll also gain access to Kajabi's "Idea to Income" Challenge! If you've heard of the 28-Day Kajabi Hero Challenge, that's been discontinued and this is the new and improved replacement.

I don't have much detail on it yet. What I do know is it includes...

Are you looking for a 2021 day planner? Here's the most extensive list of digital and paper planners on the internet. Creative entrepreneurs, moms, teachers, and others can find their perfect planner here.

Note: If the planner images are "squished" on your device, please turn it to horizontal mode for a better viewing experience :)

There Are SO Many Choices of Digital and Paper Planners

All year long, I track new planners so that in November - when planner hunting season starts, lol - I can have the most comprehensive list ready for you. This year, I've curated over 100 planners for you to check out! I'll add more 2021 planners as I hear of them, so this number will rise.

When I started doing my annual planner round-up for 2017 planners, there were "only" 70-something. In 2018's post, we started with 101 and ended up with 113, and so on. 

Let's see how many we can add to this post for 2021 - wahoo! If you...

One of my business mottos is "Simplify and Automate so You Have Time to Create" and that really applies to Descript. 

I just discovered this tool and have only played with it for a few days but I'm already in love and had to share it with you. I could've waited to post a review after becoming an expert with Descript. However, I don't want you to waste one more day doing your course videos the hard way or paying someone to do them for you.

So here's my "newb's" review of Descript ...

As you read, please keep in mind that Descript has similar features for AUDIO but I'm going to focus on VIDEO here, as that's a big hurdle for many course creators due to the tedious and complex editing process.

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Descript Features

What is Descript and what exactly...

If you're looking for a MEGA POST on all things "PowerSheets" by Cultivate What Matters, here you go! PowerSheets is a goal and motivation planner for 2021.

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It includes not only ANNUAL planning but, new for 2021, also has a focus on 90-DAY refreshes. {If you haven't yet read "The 12-Week Year", check it out to learn how much more effective 90-day planning is than annual planning}.

I'll go into a LOT more detail below but what makes PowerSheets special is that it's colorful and happy, that the company supports you throughout the year, and it makes goals and planning fun and interactive.

As a blogger, I was chosen to be an affiliate for Cultivate What Matters products including PowerSheets. That means I was able to place my order early so...

One thing I've observed in my 4 years as a Kajabi user is that many Kajabians seem reluctant to blog. Since there's a blog feature baked right in to Kajabi and we all have access to it, I wanted to take some time and explain why all businesses should be blogging and, therefore, why your Kajabi site needs a blog.

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Blogging Statistics Show How Important It Is to Use Your Kajabi Blog

Let's start with a few stats, so you're not just taking my word for the importance of blogging with Kajabi.

According to the search engine optimization site SEO Tribunal:

Companies who blog receive 97% more links to their website

57% of marketers say they’ve gained customers specifically through blogging.

Companies that blog have 55% more visitors to their...

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Hey there! If you're not a follower of Marie Forleo's and/or an alumni of her online business program called B-School, this post might not make much sense to you, lol.

... That said, everyone is, of course, welcome and encouraged to read. It's actually a good lesson for ALL online marketers, coaches, thought leaders, and, well, anyone who uses Facebook groups in their business. 

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So, here's the scoop: 

As of 08-10-20, the main B-School Facebook Group called "B-Schoolers" has been turned into a "legacy" group and will no longer be run by Marie and Team Forleo.

There were over 31,000 members in this active group that had been in existence for, I believe, over 10 years. So, yeah, it's a big deal.

On your Kajabi website, you'll definitely need a way for people to contact you, whether it's to ask a question, offer comments, share an opportunity, etc. As with many things, Kajabi does contact forms differently than other platforms like WordPress and Squarespace.

I see a lot of questions about this so I want to explain the big picture about Kajabi forms in general, how to create a contact form, and then share a no-no + give you a sweet extra tip to making responding to inquiries even easier. 

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How Kajabi Forms Work 

As you know, Kajabi is an all-in-one system to run your entire online business (and if you haven't tried it out yet, you can use my Kajabi affiliate link to sign up HERE and receive a free 28-day trial, yeah!). Because it's so all-encompassing, they have to organize all...