PRS Blackboard
Business Best Practices*
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC, CEO
Solopreneur, Self-Starter, Business Owner, Writer
PRS Owner, Head Coach & Clinician, Lead Educator
Jason Donders, BS, COO
Sport Management, Business & Marketing
PRS Business & Marketing Manager
LECTURES AND READING MATERIAL
MODULE 1
Module 1: Mission & Vision
+ Module 1 Assignment
Click Here to View Assignment 1
+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
4 Steps to Generating A Clear Vision: Lead To Win Podcast, Episode #104 (29 minutes): Podcast Episode & Podcast Transcript
4 Elements of a Crystal Clear Vision That Compels Action
Why Vision is More Important Than Strategy
3 Leadership Pitfalls to Avoid
+ Supporting Reading Material (Recommended)
4 Essential Documents for Leading Your Business, Lead To Win Podcast, Episode #115 (34 minutes): Podcast Episode & Podcast Transcript
Becoming a Vision-Driven Leader With Michael Hyatt - Amy Porterfields’s Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 309 (46 minutes): Podcast Episode & Podcast Transcript
+ Book Recommendations
FINISH by Jon Acuff
The Vision Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt
MODULE 2
Module 2: Ideal Client Development
+ Module 2 Assignment
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+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
- How To Identify Your Ideal Customer Avatar - Amy Porterfield’s Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 235: Podcast Episode & Podcast Transcript
- How to Clarify Your Message With Donald Miller of StoryBrand - Amy Porterfield's Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 236: Podcast Episode & Podcast Transcript
+ Supporting Reading Material (Recommended)
- How to Know What Your Customers Are Thinking with Michael Hyatt - Building a StoryBrand Podcast
- Why People Buy: The Powerful Science of Selling with Mike McHargue - Building a StoryBrand Podcast
- How to Define What Your Customer Really Wants with Aaron James - Building a StoryBrand Podcast
+ Book Recommendations
MODULE 3
Module 3, Part 1: Email Marketing
+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
- Jenna Kutcher Podcast, Episode 369: 3 Steps to Start an Email List
- Amy Porterfield's Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 322: How to Build Your Email List from the Ground Up (Episode & Transcript)
- A Beginner's Guide to Email Marketing by Neil Patel
- Where to Start with Email List Building by Jenna Kutcher
+ Supporting Reading Material (Recommended)
- Amy Porterfield's Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 321: Untapped Strategies To Grow Your Email List & Your Business (Episode & Transcript)
- Amy Porterfield's Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 316: How to Grow Your Email List Using Social Media (Episode & Transcript)
- MarketingLand - 12 Email Marketing Fundamentals to Master
+ How-To's, Tutorials & Deliverables
Module 3, Part 2: Facebook Groups
+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
- Jenna Kutcher's Goal Digger Podcast, Episode 97: Steal my Best Tips for Facebook Groups that Turn Followers into a Community
+ Supporting Reading Material (Recommended)
- How to Use Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business and Engage Customers - HootSuite
- Amy Porterfield's Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 319: Facebook Group Engagement: Strategies You Need to Know
+ How-To's, Tutorials & Deliverables
- Click Here for the How-To's
- Facebook Group Source Tracker: Spreadsheet (Make a Copy to Use!) & Video Tutorial
Module 3, Part 3: Social Media Presence
+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
- Building a StoryBrand with Donald Miller Podcast Episode 115; Claire DÃaz-Ortiz — 5 Ways to Become a Social Media Master
- Building a StoryBrand with Donald Miller Podcast Episode 115; Gina Bianchini - How to Build an Online Community for Your Customers
- Building a StoryBrand with Donald Miller - Social Media Video Series, Episode 1 - How to Tell the Right Story
+ Supporting Reading Material (Recommended)
- Building a StoryBrand with Donald Miller Podcast Episode 98; How to Use Social Media in a Dynamic, Irresistible Way with Branden Harvey
- Building a StoryBrand with Donald Miller Podcast Episode 83; Rachel Hollis — 5 Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Business With Social Media
- 5 Easy Ways to Build Trust With Your Audience, by Jenna Kutcher
- Instagram Mistakes - Why You're Not Growing On Instagram In 2020 - Natalie Ellis
+ How-To's, Tutorials & Deliverables
Module 3: Communications
+ Module 3 Assignment
Click Here to View Assignment 3, Part 1
Click Here to View Assignment 3, Part 2
+ Module 3 Materials
Click here to view all of the Reading Materials, Videos, & Deliverables
+ Book Recommendations
Module 3, Part 4: Lead Magnets
+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
- Healthy Barbell Training Guide (LM)
- Barbell Athlete's Guide to Filming Lifts (LM)
- Weigh In and Meet Day Guide (LM)
- Social Isolation No Equipment Program (LM)
- Restart Barbell Training Guide (LM)
- Amy Porterfield Podcast, Episode #214: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Lead Magnet for Your Audience (Episode & Transcript)
- Amy Porterfield Podcast, Episode #271: How to Create a Profit-Driven Lead Magnet to Boost Sales (Episode & Transcript)
+ Supporting Reading Material (Recommended)
+ How-To's, Tutorials & Deliverables
Module 3, Part 5: Content Creation
+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
- Amy Porterfield's Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 250: How to Create a 3-Month Content Calendar (Episode & Transcript)
+ Supporting Reading Material (Recommended)
+ How-To's, Tutorials & Deliverables
- Click Here for the How-To's
- Content Orgranization Spreadsheet (Make a Copy to Use!), Video Tutorial 1, Video Tutorial 2, Video Tutorial 3
Module 3, Part 6: Meeting Details
+ Zoom Meeting Information
- Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81835427256
- Meeting ID: 818 3542 7256
- Password: 453639
+ Hot Seat and Assignment Review Sign-Up Sheet
+ Assignment Share Folder
MODULE 3: COMMUNICATIONS
How-To Guides
Part 1: Email Marketing
Mailchimp How-To’s
Audiences: Guides & How to Create an Audience
Campaigns: What they Are & Getting Started, How to Create an Email Campaign and Editing/Designing Guide
(LM work happens between 3-4)
Automations: About, How to Create an Automated Welcome Email & How to Create an Automation
Part 2: Facebook Groups
Facebook Group Creation
There are no How-To’s for Part 3.
Part 4: Lead Magnets
Mailchimp How-To’s: Guide to Landing Pages, About Landing Pages & How to Create a Landing Page
Canva How-To’s: Guide to Creating a Lead Magnet in Canva
Bitly: What they Are & How to Create Them
Don’t Have a Website to Host Your Lead Magnet? Use an Online PDF Hosting Service such as this one and link the PDF within your email sequence!
Part 5: Content Creation
MODULE 4
Module 4: Business Planning
+ Module 4 Assignment
Click Here to View Assignment 4, Part A
Click Here to View Assignment 4, Part B
Click Here for the Example Expense Tracker
Click Here for the Blank Expense Tracker
+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
- Click Here to Watch Rori's YouTube Video on Turning Her Side Hustle into Her Main Gig!
- Building a StoryBrand Podcast, Episode 62: How to Launch a Side Hustle That Will Make You a Profit in a Month
- Amy Porterfield's Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, Episode 232: How to Track Your Financials Using ‘Profit First’: Podcast Episode and Transcript
- Building a StoryBrand Podcast, Episode 116: How to Structure Your Business Finances to Maximize Profit
- Writing Your Business Plan
+ Supporting Reading Material (Recommended)
+ Book Recommendations
MODULE 5
Module 5: Smart Services & Pricing Structure
+ Module 5 Assignment
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+ Module 5 Materials
Click Here for the Payment Log Template
Click Here for the Payment Processor Comparison Sheet
+ Highly Recommended Reading Material
MODULE 6
Module 6: Delivery, Scaling & Systems
+ Module 6 Outline
Click Here for the Lecture 6 Slides
+ Booking System Options
- Actuity Scheduling via Squarespace
- Simplybook.me
- Jobber
- Calendly
- IntakeQ
- SimplePractice
- My PT Hub
- BookedIn
+ Time/Task Management Tools
+ Deliverable Materials
Sample Coaching Roster Template
Sample Coaching Roster Template - Tutorial Video
Sample Weekly Check-In Form
+ Book Recommendations
FINAL ASSIGNMENT
Final Business Best Practices Assignment: Business Plan + Bonus Mastermind
+ Final Assignment Documents
*We reserve the right to make changes to the course descriptions and format at any time. Content is subject to change.
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