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Unlock Your Creativity: Why You Need an Idea Content Library

Unlock Your Creativity: Why You Need an Idea Content Library

by | Content Creation, Planning-Organization-Productivity

Michele Duwe from Miss Task | Unlock Your Creativity: Why You Need an Idea Content Library

Do you sometimes find yourself asking, “Where did I jot down that brilliant idea?” Was it in your planner, on your phone, or lost among a sea of sticky notes? It’s frustrating when creativity seems to vanish just when you need it most. But don't worry, because today you're going to set up an Idea Content Library—a fail-safe system to store those flashes of genius until you're ready to incorporate them into your content strategy.

How to Seamlessly Track All Your Content Ideas

As an online business owner and coach, you know that feeling scattered can make your business goals seem out of reach. Storing all your incredible ideas in a dedicated Idea Content Library isn't just smart—it's essential. Trust me, your future self will thank you for the organization you start today.

Why an Idea Content Library?

Here’s why establishing a simple Idea Content Library could be a game-changer for you:

  • Stay Organized. Keep all your ideas in one spot for easy access whenever inspiration strikes or a need arises.
  • Boost Efficiency: Save precious time and energy. There is no need to scramble for ideas; just dive into your library and pick the right fit for your current needs.
  • Spark Inspiration: Have you ever hit a creative block? Browse your library to reignite your creativity and discover new directions for your business.
  • Plan With Ease: Draw from a well of ideas to populate your content calendar or map out product launches. Planning becomes a breeze when your resources are well-organized.

Setting Up Your Idea Content Library

Let’s keep this straightforward. Choose the method that resonates with you most—if it doesn't fit your style, it won’t be helpful. Here’s how you can start:

  • Visual Tools: If you’re visually inclined, try tools like Whimsical or MindMeister to create mind maps that organize your thoughts visually.
  • Google Sheets: This is perfect for those without a project management system. Simply set up an “Idea Content Library” file with tabs or columns for different business areas—content, social media, lead magnets, courses, and services.
  • Project Management Tools: Tools like Asana, ClickUp, Trello, or Notion are ideal for a unified approach. I personally use Notion to manage all my content ideas effectively.
Michele Duwe from Miss Task | Unlock Your Creativity: Why You Need an Idea Content Library

Time To Wrap This Up

Embrace Efficiency in Content Creation

An Idea Content Library is crucial for any online business aiming to streamline content creation. It helps you stay organized, enhances efficiency, provides continuous inspiration, and supports strategic planning.

So, are you ready to leave behind the stress of last-minute content creation? Thanks for joining me today. I appreciate you and hope you make it a fantastic week. 

Content Organization and Repurpose: Your Guide to Content Hubs

Content Organization and Repurpose: Your Guide to Content Hubs

by | Content Marketing, Planning-Organization-Productivity

Creating a Content Hub for your Online Business to find and reuse content quickly

Wow, have you stopped to consider how much content you’ve created for your wellness coaching business? Heck, maybe you've created a lifetime's worth of content. It is unfortunate that all of your amazing creative content is scattered all over the place, with little to no organization to speak of. It's funny; it's like the endless merry-go-round that you got stuck on as a kid. While it starts out as a fun ride, too much time leaves you feeling dizzy and nauseous. The same thing happens in your online business when you're not reusing and repurposing your content. It's as if you're stuck on the endless merry-go-round ride of content creation. It's time to jump off and create your content hub.

Repurpose your content?

“Wait, what that's a thing? I thought that I couldn't use the same content.” Is this you? If so, you're not the only one. I've heard it before, as these are the exact words from a client in a mini-session.

Yes! It is a thing. It is totally fine to refresh and reuse your content.

After all, think back to when you started your online business journey. I'm guessing right now your knowledge of your specific subject matter has grown over the years. As your mastery and skills increase, you'll have even more valuable insights to add to your previous creative content.

What do you do with all this kick-butt content?

You create a content hub. I know what you're thinking: a content hub?

Yes, a content hub to store and organize all your content so that you can easily find and reuse it.

Before you start getting overwhelmed with the thought of getting all the old content organized. Stop it. Rome wasn't built in a day, and your content hub will not be either.

How do you organize all your content?

Now, you're trying to figure out how you're able to organize all the content, am I right? How can I find it easily without endless searching?

Your content hub will have different categories for your:

  • Social Media Post
  • Blog Post
  • Video Files
  • Podcasts
  • Email newsletters
  • Swipe Files
  • The list goes on and on. 

It’s no wonder that we feel overwhelmed by all our digital data. 

The key is to build a content hub that works for your brain.
The problem is we keep searching for a quick fix, buying and downloading template after template. Only to discover that your mind doesn't work that way.

Fortunately, there is a simple solution. You need to determine if the organizational system will work for you.

Okay, stop with those eye rolls.

What is the best way to determine whether the system will work for your brain?

It will start with trial and error.

Given that, here are a few project management or task management tools that I recommend to my clients for organizing their content. Since you all tend to be visual and see things in pillars, keep it simple.

  • Use Trello if you like sticky notes for organizing.
  • It's Asana if you keep a notebook with lists and random thoughts. This is me, BTW.
  • Distracted brains will enjoy MeisterTask.
  • If it's just you as a solopreneur with zero plans to grow a team, check out Todosit.

Right now, if you find yourself wishing for an easier way, book a Content to Cashflow Accelerator.

If you've dreamed of someone looking at your content and instantly finding its earning potential, this is for you. 

Creating a Content Hub for your Online Business to find and reuse content quickly

Drum roll, please create your content hub.

Below are a few processes that I’ve implemented in my clients' digital back offices. The purpose of these processes is to create a content hub for your online business so that all content can be found and reused easily. You can reuse your content, my friend. I give you permission to do so.

In case you do not want to take my word for it, here is an article by Neil Patel regarding repurposing content. 

Creating a Content Hub for your Online Business to find and reuse content quickly

Let’s begin with a content storage plan.

In order for your content storage plan to work, you should choose one place to store all your content. Think Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

You're going to select one and not look back. So often, entrepreneurs like to second-guess decisions. It is just busy work that doesn't move your business forward. Pick one, implement it, and move on.

Using one storage system will allow your organization or team to quickly locate content.

For this reason, you're not wasting your precious time looking for content, adding the benefit of time management.

What you need to do.

Select a project management or task management application to keep track of all your content and tasks. Be sure to link all your collateral to the tasks associated with your content.

  • Organize all your data in one place. Doing so will save you time and money.
  • You have permission to reuse your content.
  • Pick a tool you feel comfortable with and will use. 
Year End Planning and Making Sales for Wellness Coaches

Year End Planning and Making Sales for Wellness Coaches

by | Planning-Organization-Productivity

Michele Duwe from Miss Task | Year End Planning and Making Sales for Wellness Coaches

We’re digging into something incredibly crucial for all you wellness coaches out there – planning and promotion for the fourth quarter of your coaching business. Yes, I know it is the beginning of August, and hear me out. Typically the fourth quarter is the best quarter for selling. Whether we want to believe it or not, the final stretch of the year is upon us, and with kids heading back to school, it’s the perfect time to focus on building up your business.

So, grab a cup of coffee or your favorite drink, get comfy, and get to it.

Why Year End Planning is Essential

Yes, I know. We're only one month into the third quarter, and this time of year is essential for any online business, especially for you, my wellness coach friends. Before you know it, you'll be kicking off with all your new coaching clients in January. Taking a few hours each quarter to review and plan for the upcoming months is essential. Why? Because what you focus on improves.

I'm not sure about you, but things do not get done if I do not block time on my calendar. Start by scheduling time on your calendar for this year end planning session. I know not everybody loves to sit down and plan, but trust me, it's so worth it for your decision fatigue and for your business. Block off at least two hours, ideally on your CEO day or whenever it actually works for you. You want to review the fourth quarter from last year and set your new goals for the upcoming fourth quarter.

Setting the Tone for Year End Planning

Before you dive into your year end planning, set the tone to really get you in the right mindset. 

Grab your coffee, water, wine, or essential oils if you have a diffuser. If that's your thing, let's begin with a meditation to really get you focused. Turn off all the distractions. Yes, this means notifications are off, the phone is in do not disturb, and close all those extra browser tabs. You know what I mean, right? 

Personally, I love to pop in my earbuds and play some brown noise on my Insight Timer App. It helps me drown out all the distractions so that I can focus. I really need that in order to really get in and focus and be able to get things done in a shorter amount of time because we all want to get things done in a shorter amount of time. Am I right?

 

Reflect and Review

Once you have your year end planning day set and you're ready to go, the first thing you need to do is reflect on the current year. How is it going for you? Are you in line to reach your financial goals? If that makes you feel a little bit squeamish because you struggle to focus on money, think about your impact goals instead. How many people were you planning to work with this year? Are you close to hitting that target?

Pull out your quarterly review from the fourth quarter of last year. I'm guessing a lot has changed in your business over the last three quarters. However, it's a good base for year end planning. What worked well? What didn’t? Did you hit your goals? If not, why? This reflection is crucial to moving forward effectively. Take five to ten minutes to jot down your thoughts. I'm not expecting you to spend a whole lot of time and energy on this, but I just want you to get all your thoughts out on paper. Anything that comes to mind regarding last year's success or learning lessons?

Revisit Your Vision

Next, revisit your vision for this year. Personally, I do this monthly. I like to have a new splash on my desktop with my goals for the month and my vision for the year. If you haven't looked at your vision since the beginning of the year, does it still align with where you are now? If not, adjust it. Write out your three-year goal, so you know where you're going and where you want to be in three years. Then use that for your one-year vision to ensure alignment. Focus on just the last 90 days of this year. What do you want to achieve in this time? Make sure your quarterly goals align with your one-year vision. This alignment ensures that every step you take is pushing your business forward in the right direction.

Michele Duwe from Miss Task | Year End Planning and Making Sales for Wellness Coaches

Set Concrete Goals

Now, let’s set some concrete goals for the last quarter. Ensure these goals will impact your one-year vision. Break down those goals into actionable steps—who, what, when, and if needed, a little bit of how. Remember, commitment is key. Are you willing to devote two hours a day to these goals? If not, reconsider their importance. Map out important dates on your calendar: out-of-office days, kid events, holidays, and launch dates—all need to be accounted for. Reverse engineer your goals from these dates.

 

Prepare for Black Friday

Let's talk a little bit about Black Friday. Do you have a plan? If not, don't worry. You're not alone. Many small businesses find themselves either winging it or scrambling at the last minute. But today, we're changing that. Because it's August and we're looking at our Black Friday specials, we want to start by setting a revenue goal. Look at your numbers from last year and set your good, better, and best goals for this year. Determine your budget for ads if that's your jam and set a dollar amount that is reasonable.

Do you need to hire any additional help to make this year end plan come to life? You may need to budget time for a virtual assistant. Decide what you’ll be promoting at the end of the year. Will it be group coaching for January or one-on-one coaching packages? Plan your mini-offer or low-ticket offer for Black Friday that flows into your high-ticket offer.

Michele Duwe from Miss Task | Year End Planning and Making Sales for Wellness Coaches

Create Your Action Plan

Then create your action plan to get it all done. Action drives everything. You need your landing page, email sequences, shopping carts, onboarding process—the works. This preparation will make your Black Friday promotion and end-of-the-year promotions run smoothly and successfully. If you need help, I have just the low-ticket offer for you, a Black Friday Google Project Plan done for you. https://misstask.com/black-friday-project-plan

Time To Wrap This Up:

So there you have it—a quick start guide to year end planning your fourth quarter and gearing up for Black Friday. Remember, consistency is key, and taking the time to plan now will pay off in the busy months ahead. Focus on building your email list with a valuable freebie and keeping your audience engaged. You've got this, coach. Keep your mind, body, and spirit healthy, and let’s make this fourth quarter the best one yet.

Thank you so much for your support, I appreciate you and hope you make it a wonderful week!