The Hello Business Referral Guide
I’ve been coaching since 2008, so believe me when I say that I have allllllllllll the recommendations for your dream business...and I am here to share the love!
This is a dynamic page, updated often with new platforms, people, or resources. Bookmark it now and save yourself the stress of going down a Google rabbit hole for whatever it is you’re looking for - and know that those with an asterisk are current or former clients. I love keeping it in the family!
Big note: there are a few referral links below that put some money in my pocket if you use ‘em, but please know that I stand behind all of my recommendations 1000%. I would never post a referral just to get a (usually very small) commission...just, ew.
🙌 Communities & Courses
🙌 Communities & Courses
Below you’ll find a very curated list of courses, programs, and/or communities that either I have taken personally or that are run by dear friends of mine that I can vouch for. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, scroll down to Services to potentially find a provider - who could have a course or community that’d be a fit!
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Copy Companion* <— use the code HELLOBIZ for $30 off!
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90 Day Business Launch <— that’s mine!
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I went to the International Coach Academy from 2007-2009. While I got a great coaching foundation there (business building, not so much) I can't speak to the program as it is now - it's been too long! Which is why I recommend...
Courageous Living Coach Certification, run by my friend Kate. I've had multiple clients get certified via CLCC and had wonderful things to say.
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Puttyverse <— special Hello Business discount in this link!
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💼 Services
💼 Services
Alright, these are more exhaustive lists of clients of mine as well as other people I’ve formed relationships with over the years. I know you’ll find the right fit for you below!
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Relay for banking, especially if you wanna get away from Big Banking.
I did all the research and have the Ink Business Preferred Card, but you can pick from these Chase Ink Business Credit Cards. I thought the rewards you get are well worth the annual fee, but there are 2 no-fee cards that are worthwhile, too!
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Others mentioned in my DEI Statement, which gets continuously updated.
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The CEO Legal Loft <— use code CLL15 for 15% off anything there, including the membership!
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🛍️ Shop
🛍️ Shop
Looking for a gift or something for yourself? Let’s make it happen small business style by buying from my faves!
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48 Hour Books prints my YAY! Biz Planners and it was a great experience with a fab finished product.
Moo (<-- 25% off link!) is my hands-down favorite for tangible business cards, postcards, etc.
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💻 Software
💻 Software
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I’ve been using Mighty Networks for years & highly recommend. Great price, user-friendly, and well designed.
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I know we all have Zoom fatigue, but there’s good reason for it. Free accounts come with 40 minutes meeting time, but paid accounts are inexpensive and worthwhile.
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I’ve been a Dubsado (<-- link for 30% off your first month or year!) customer for years, and they will replace your contract signer, online scheduler, invoice system, CRM and form platforms - all for the price of one of those systems (seriously, *how* is it so cheap?). It’s a great place to put so much of what your business needs in the back-end of one platform, and automate your processes and systems way more than you do now. And your clients will love having their own portals!
I also started using Kajabi to deliver my courses, and it also makes a great all-in-one. You can’t use it for contracts or scheduling, but you can create and deliver programs, run your newsletter, make checkout + landing pages, and keep all your client info there.
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MailerLite is user-friendly, has all the functionality you need (segmentation and automation, specifically), has a great free plan and will grow with you. It’s my go-to beginner recommendation.
I personally use Kajabi since I run my course from there, and while the formatting leaves much to be desired, it does everything else I want.
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Stripe is my go-to, since PayPal allows subscription cancellations from the client side while Stripe doesn’t.
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I sell all my print-on-demand products with Printful and love it - especially since it integrates with Squarespace!
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Later works for Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter and you can get a free account, too. I don’t love-love it but it gets the job donw.
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Otter is fab. I import the audio of my call and then share the transcript while also being able to download the closed captioning file. Easy!
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There’s no other platform that’s as user friendly and makes your site look as professional as Squarespace (<-- use code LAUNCH10 for 10% off your first subscription!)- even when you do it yourself. This platform is what I strongly recommend to all my clients, and what this website is built on!
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eWebinar is a wonderful platform but tends to break the bank, unfortunately.
I’m currently starting to use WebinarKit - stay tuned for my review!
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Dreamhost has been my host for yeeeeeears. Never had an issue that I can remember, and great customer service too.