Divine Living
Academy
THE A-LIST ACCELERATOR
THE TOOLS & RESOURCES YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Entrepreneur
Essentials
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MAKE TECHNOLOGY
Your
BFF
Few of us here at Divine Living consider ourselves “techy,” and yet we do love technol-
ogy. Aer all, it’s what enables women like us to share our messages with the world!
In this packet, we are breaking down the basics needed to fully engage in this
program, plus some of our favorite tools to start and grow your business online.
THE NECESSITIES
Prepare for the year ahead with our must-have checklist.
ONE Professional Email Address — Commit to using only one main email address for
all communications related to your business and to your participation in the Divine Living
Academy. We will not be able to keep track of your event RSVPs, or make sure you are receiv-
ing the correct information if you are using multiple addresses.
A Reliable Computer — Kind of a no-brainer, but this is going to be your #1 most import-
ant tool in receiving this program and running your business. Please do not try to complete
this program via smart phone or tablet! Our materials can be accessed and completed via
both Mac and PC, but we recommend you update and clean up your computer as much as
possible to eliminate potential issues.
Computer Backup System Successful entrepreneurs have backups. Your whole busi-
ness is going to be on that computer, so make sure you have either automatic cloud storage
set up, or an external hard drive that you sync every week. This is going to save you so much
time and money in the event that your computer crashes!
High-Speed Internet Access We have had DLA members who’ve completed their work
using dial-up by downloading their materials and videos while they slept…however, we rec-
ommend you make arrangements to upgrade your access if available to you so there are no
disruptions to your learning.
Adobe Acrobat ReaderYour Academy modules come with PDF workbooks. If you’d like
to be able to type inside and save the les (mandatory only for Certication members), we
recommend you have the most updated version of Adobe Reader to facilitate that process.
Go to adobe.com to ensure you’re all set.
Digital Calendar – Set yourself up with Google Calendar, iCal or a calendar soware of
your choice. Make sure it integrates with your email as this really comes in handy as you
build out your business. Follow the steps in Gina’s Superstar Schedule training to block out
your days, and do not forget to place all of your DLA calls, live events, and time to work on
modules in your calendar before the program begins.
Zoom – We host all of our live coaching calls on this high-quality video conferencing platform.
It’s free for you to download and use, and will allow you to type in comments, raise your hand,
ask questions and communicate with Gina LIVE on video! Make sure you have it downloaded and
ready to go on your computer before your rst orientation call. Go to zoom.us to get it now.
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The
NEXT LEVEL
Go beyond the basics and elevate your operation.
Skype — This tried-and-true digital phone call and video conferencing platform is
our favorite way to connect with our global community and what we use for day-to-
day communication on our team. With Skype, you can coach clients or meet with
mastermind partners around the world and even record your coaching sessions or
meetings!
www.skype.com
ECAMM Call Recorder for Skype — If you’d like to record coaching calls you make
with Skype, we recommend you purchase this additional software for a one-time
cost of $39.95.
www.ecamm.com
Dropbox — Dropbox remains one of the best ways to store and share les digitally.
We use it for archiving all of our content as well as Divine Living Academy les, and
its a great tool for any entrepreneur. Plus, backups become less of a stressor if you’re
saving everything here.
www.dropbox.com
Asana — Asana is the ultimate project management platform out there, with the
most exible and comprehensive set of tools to keep your business organized.
Whether you’re starting to build a team or just a solopreneur who desires support in
staying on track, Asana can help create a level of clarity you just can’t get with email
alone.
www.asana.com
Hire a Virtual Assistant — There are so many great people out there who can help
you manage the technical aspects of this program and your business. Start with
hiring someone for a few hours a week. That could be enough to free you from all the
frustration and time you would have spent troubleshooting, so you can focus on your
vision, attracting clients and changing lives.
Here are a few recommended websites for nding your Virtual Assistant:
www.zirtual.com
www.guru.com
www.upwork.com
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Any
QUESTIONS?
If you ever have any questions regarding technology, know we are here for you. You can
reach us Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm PST at questions@divineliving.com.
If you are experiencing malfunctions with your own devices or soware, please turn to
your Virtual Assistant, a tech-savvy Academy sister or a professional service rep to help
you troubleshoot.