I am a minimalist at heart which means I prioritize using my most precious resource, time, efficiently.
Here are the tools that save me time and how they help.
Tool | What I use it for? | Top tips for getting the best use from this tool: |
Email management | Must be interested in learning how to use short keys to get value from this | |
Enrolling new clients; tracking hours | Set up auto invoice and auto pay to get true use from this | |
Google Drive | Storing files, creating documents | Use 2 Factor authentication |
Creating courses | Build an audience first, then start making courses | |
Loom | Recording screencast videos | Love this |
Sending email to email list | Watch their help videos | |
Collecting testimonials | Create forms for different offers | |
Canva | Creating graphics for courses and social media | Learn how to use Docs to Slide Decks feature |
Wix | Creating my websites; responding to website inquiries | Nice if you have multiple websites and want to manage them from one place |
Stripe | Processing payments (integrated into Tutorbird) | |
Team communication; system documentation | ||
Scheduling discovery / inquiry calls; | Make sure to plug ALL your calendars in it; set your own hours of when you will take meetings using the custom schedule feature | |
Proof reader; helps generate ideas | ||
Bank of America | Creating personal and business accounts | |
Quickbooks | Tracking profit and loss statements | |
Safari | Browser of choice | |
Zapier | Automate emails for new sign ups via Tutorbird or Thinkific |
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About the author
Sean G. McCormick founded Executive Function Specialists, an online EF coaching business that guides students to overcome procrastination, disorganization, and anxiety by teaching time management, prioritization, and communication skills so they feel motivated, prepared, and empowered.
He is also the co-founder of UpSkill Specialists, a coaching organization dedicated to supporting adults in enhancing their EF skills to create rewarding careers.
He founded the Executive Function Coaching Academy which trains special education teachers, school psychologists, and other professionals to support students with ADHD and executive function challenges.