Tools for Trauma Informed Business

These are my honest recommendations (and I’ll let you know what I don’t love about each one). I have affiliate links for some of these (denoted with an *), which means I’ll make a small percentage if you purchase through my link and it’s no extra cost to you. I won’t recommend anything I don’t actually like or use, and will update this list as things change.

CONVERTKIT*

Sure, the graphic design isn’t as beautiful as Flodesk (c’mon, Convertkit, we believe in you!), but the automation capabilities are awesome. If you want to automate course welcomes, build nurture sequences, schedule launch sequences and more — Convertkit is a wonderful platform with great customer support just a chat away.

TEACHABLE*

Cheaper than Kajabi, and offers a smooth course building experience. It also integrates with Convertkit (super handy), as well as Circle, their virtual community platform. In my opinion, Teachable is worth the investment. You have access to reports (so you can see students’ progress), and it’s super easy to drag and drop your course or program content so everything is digestible and organized for your students. So trauma-informed, right? We love to see it!

CANVA

Everyone is using Canva, right?! For graphic design, instagram posts, web design components — Canva is awesome. I love pro, but the free version will likely work for you for a long time, too!

WAVE APP

This is the accounting software I use. Eventually I’ll outgrow it, but it’s free and works so well. It can be quirky to figure out in the beginning (setting up your books), but for a free accounting software? I have no complaints. It’s easy to use once your chart of accounting ducks are all in a row. You can pull up reports, reconcile, track receipts and even do invoicing.

SOFT PATH HEALING

Can I list my offerings as a resource? I always hope to be a resource for you, and if I’m not the right fit for your trauma informed needs, I’m happy to make referrals to folks who might be a better match for what you’re needing.