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TOP RECOMMENDED FOR HOSTING

Bluehost

Many top internet sensations recommend HostGator or iPage, and while they're both great companies. We believe that only one of them is the best, Bluehost. They are the perfect one-stop-destination for any individual trying to start with a fresh slate at a low price.

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TOP RECOMMENDED FOR EMAIL MARKETING

ConvertKit

We have used a variety of email marketing companies to serve our lists. Some of which include the best in the market such as GetResponse, MailChimp, and AWeber. However, the greatest and most powerful marketing magnet was developed by ConvertKit.

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TOP RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERSHIP SITES

Teachable

All course management and access control is controlled by Teachable. Teachable is a really solid membership platform with in-house video hosting and management. They offer a free plan to get started with your course development. Very intuitive and easy to use!

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TOP RECOMMENDED FOR PODCASTING

Buzzsprout

Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform. You’ll get a great looking podcast website, audio players that you can drop into other websites, detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more.

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TOP RECOMMENDED FOR LANDING PAGES

Thrive Membership

Thrive Leads

Thrive Leads is an absolutely incredible system for creating very professional landing pages, squeeze pages – or pretty much just any kind of page, on top of WordPress. All of our on-site landing pages are built with the incredible Thrive Leads solution.

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TOP RECOMMENDED FOR COMMERCE

Shopify

Shopify is the most solid e-commerce platform on the market. Shopify has all the e-commerce and point of sale features you need to start, run, and grow your business. It lets you sell wherever your customers are—online, in‑person, and everywhere in‑between.

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Web Hosting & Domains

Wordpress Themes

Membership & Training

Marketing Tools

Podcasting

Video Hosting & Production

Business Operations

Web Hosting & Domains

WPengine

PDM is hosted with WPEngine. We really love this service because they just make our lives easier. They remove a lot of the tech hassles from using WordPress and making it operate at peak performance. They also are a huge step up when it comes to upgrading from Bluehost or iPage.

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Bluehost

Many top internet sensations recommend HostGator or iPage, and while they're both great companies. We believe that only one of them is the best, Bluehost. They are the perfect one-stop-destination for any individual trying to start with a fresh slate at a low price.

Visit Bluehost

Namecheap

Need a domain to get yourself up and running like a pro? We use Namecheap to host all of our domains, provide SSL, and private email services for our niche specific sites. Get everything your business needs to create an online presence in one place!

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Shopify

Shopify is the most solid e-commerce platform on the market. Shopify has all the e-commerce and point of sale features you need to start, run, and grow your business. It lets you sell wherever your customers are—online, in‑person, and everywhere in‑between.

Visit Shopify

WordPress Themes

Avada Theme

Finding the perfect theme for our site was not an easy task. We went through 5-redesigns before even launching. It wasn't until we found Avada, a one-stop-solution, that our site became a reality. Especially with the drag and drop functionality!

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Elegant Themes

Elegant Themes is considered one of the Most Popular WordPress Themes In The World And The Ultimate WordPress Page Builder. We loved Elegant Themes but ultimately made a team decision to try out Avada. Both have amazing features!

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Membership & Training

Teachable

All course management and access control is controlled by Teachable. Teachable is a really solid membership platform with in-house video hosting and management. They offer a free plan to get started with your course development. Very intuitive and easy to use!

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MemberMouse

All member management, the purchasing of courses, and access control was ALL controlled by MemberMouse for years. Really solid membership plug-in. The most robust we've ever used and it honestly never failed us when we needed it most.

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Marketing Tools

ConvertKit

We have used a variety of email marketing companies to serve our lists. Some of which include the best in the market such as GetResponse, MailChimp, and AWeber. However, the greatest and most powerful marketing magnet was developed by ConvertKit

Visit ConvertKit

OptinMonster

When it comes to the most powerful tool for internet marketing, lead generation, we would choose OptinMonster every time. With the incredible exit intent technology, A/B testing, and page specific targeting; you cannot go wrong.

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AWeber

Another amazing solution for your email list host is AWeber. Like any of the top email list hosts, AWeber is constantly improving and upgrading its programs. They even offer a free plan to get started! So if you are not sure if you are ready for the web, we suggest AWeber.

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Thrive Membership

Thrive Leads

Thrive Leads is an absolutely incredible system for creating very professional landing pages, squeeze pages – or pretty much just any kind of page, on top of WordPress. All of our on-site landing pages are built with the incredible Thrive Leads solution.

Visit Thrive Themes

Podcasting

Fusebox

Sleek and professional podcast players are hard to come by on the web. However, Pat Flynn has dominated this market by taking a simple but yet complex idea and making it a reality to everyone looking for a podcast solution. Fusebox is your solution for only $8.00/month.

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Buzzsprout

Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform. You’ll get a great looking podcast website, audio players that you can drop into other websites, detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more.

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SquadCast

Record remotely, simplify editing and create engaging podcasts with an intuitive platform that allows you to connect with anyone, anywhere. SquadCast makes sounding great the easiest part of your podcast especially when you are a few thousands miles apart.

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GarageBand

It has never been easier to create your own fresh content and deliver it to the world. GarageBand supplies you with all of the editing, recording, and distribution functionality that you may ever need. Podcasting has become such a powerful resource and now you are just a click away.

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Podcasting Hardware

Blue Yeti USB Microphone (Starter Mic)

When it comes to audio for your podcast, it's critical to have a microphone that is crystal clear so your listeners aren't distracted. We started our journey with the USB Blue Yeti, it's a middle of the line microphone that has incredible audio and doesn't break the bank.

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2x Rode PodMic (Pro Kit)

We truly believe that the Rode PodMic produces similar audio to the Shure SM7B. We upgraded to the Rode PodMic once our Podcast took off. It allowed us to significantly improve the quality of our show. Compare PDM 015 to PDM 029… Do you hear the difference?

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Rode RODECaster Pro (Pro Kit)

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Cloud CloudLifter CL-2 (Pro Kit)

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2x PodMic Pop Filter Foam Cover (Pro Kit)

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4x XLR Microphone Cable (Pro Kit)

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Desktop Microphone Stand

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Rode PSA1 Boom Arm

We have went through a few different booms before we found the one and let us tell you from experience, this is the best on the market! We whole-heartedly believe the Rode PSA1 Boom Arm will make your life so much easier and allow your podcast to blossom.

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Sony WH-1000XM3

Just like your microphone it's critical to have a headset that provides transparent sound. The Sony WH-1000XM3 provides a noise cancelling experience as well as crystal clear audio output. These headphones are some of the best on the market!

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Video Hosting & Production

Adobe Creative Cloud

When it comes to applications, Adobe has some of the best on the market. From Photoshop to Premiere, these applications truly let you create anything you can imagine. They have made it possible to bring your dreams to life without all of the hassle.

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Apple Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro is an incredible application that can truly turn your vision into a reality. It allows you to edit more complex projects and work with larger frame sizes, higher frame rates, and more effects — all at blazing speeds. We use Adobe and Final Cut Pro 🙂

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Audioblocks

Royalty free music is nearly impossible to come across that doesn't cost a fortune. With AudioBlocks, we are able to transform our videos from a boring hiss to a magical buzz. Music allows our members to open up their minds to new possibilities. Don't be surprised!

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Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound built a new model for the creative industry. Where the licensing and legals of music is painless. They have created the largest curated music library on the planet. They even let you try it for free so give it a shot!

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Video Hardware

Canon 80D Camera / Webcam

The Canon 80D is consistently chosen as one of the leading DSLR cameras for creators. We use different cameras depending on the project but this is the camera we recommend for creating stellar video content. It also can be used as a webcam, Lucas uses it as one 😀

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Rode VideoMic Pro

Rode has definitely made a name for themselves and offers an unparalleled experience for its creators. When we aren't using the Canon G7X for a quick capture on the road, we use this mic paired with the Canon 80D to capture great audio for our viewers.

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II SLR Lens

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Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens

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Pangshi Magic Arm

We use this magic arm paired with our monitor stand to mount the Canon 80D above the monitor screen. This is how we are able to capture that crisp, clean shot without having to worry about a tripod. The best thing about the magic arm is that it can go any direction and is stable!

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TetherPro USB-C to 2.0 Mini-B 5-Pin

This is the perfect cam to computer cable that will allow you to connect to your camera and use it as a webcam. We use the USB-C for a MacBook connection but they also offer a standard USB to 2.0 Mini-B 5-Pin if your computer does not have a USB-C input.

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Dummy Battery AC Adapter

Unfortunately, everything requires a little juice to stay connected and you definitely don't want to run out if you can help it. This adapter is great for the Canon 80D as it allow you to have an unlimited supply of power while docked to a tripod or magic arm. Stay powered on 😉

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Selfie Ring Light

Wondering how we are able to get that perfect lighting for our show? We use this Selfie Ring Light to ensure that our listeners, like you, are able to see us when it low light environments or just to give a little extra exposure. We love ring lights, so helpful!

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Business Operations

QuickBooks Online

Finding the perfect accounting solution for our business was tough. So many options to choose from but only a few that are truly appealing. We chose Quickbooks because it was the “best” at the time. We recommend that you try the 30-day trial.

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Google Analytics

This free service is used to understand your audience and produce experiments that yield results. Without Google Analytics most websites would not have any idea how they are performing on the web. We are pretty sure Google would be lost without it as well 😉

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Google (G) Suite

So many options are available for email in todays instant reply society. But why learn something new when you can get a full suite of applications that you already know and love for just a few bucks per user/month. Everything integrates so nicely and is super easy to setup!

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Azlo Bank

As a business owner, everything seems super complicated at first glance but it doesn't have to be. Especially when it comes to setting up a bank account. Azlo has made the process completely virtual and can get your account open in only a few minutes.

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Cookiebot

When it comes to compliance with government regulations, we know how tough it can be to manage everything. Which is why we use CookieBot for just one component of our compliance requirements. CookieBot helps us stay GDPR, ePR, and CCPA compliant.

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Legalzoom

Are you looking to finally pursue your dream of starting a business? Well if so, Legalzoom can help walk you through the entire process and answer any of your legal question that may arise. Keep the stress down, try out Legalzoom for your legal needs!

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CoSchedule

One of the lessons we learned early in the game is how important a calendar can be for time management and maintaining a steady stream of content. Which is why we use CoSchedule to schedule and automatically post to our social platforms and website. No sweat involved 🙂

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Stripe

We use a few different payment processors to conduct our business but Stripe has to be one of our favorites. It interlinks with all of our other tools and syncs directly up with our Azlo Bank account. However, it truly comes down to the lowest fees and your personal preferences.

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FreedomVoice

FreedomVoice has provided exceptional phone service for our business since the beginning. They also have relatively low rates and have additional services that will allow for business growth. To this day we still use FreedomVoice and couldn't be happier!

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CallHippo

Finding a phone service solution can be tough, especially when you may have an international team. CallHippo is a great alternative to FreedomVoice because it allows for both domestic and international inbound and outbound calls. Get started with CallHippo today!

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Satori Coaching

Are you just getting your coaching business started and don't know where to begin? No worries – the Satori App has everything you need. They provide the whole package: website, scheduling, contracts, and payment processing. They also have a free trial to get started.

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Calendly

When it comes to scheduling meetings or selling your time to a client, Calendly is the perfect solution. Calendly allows your clients to see your schedules live and make an appointment when it works best for both parties. So easy to drop a link and make it happen! 🙂

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