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Today’s challenge is particularly exciting, as we dive into a useful feature known as text clips. Text clips are a game-changing tool that can transform your workflow, particularly for those involved in the handmade t-shirt industry. Managing customer inquiries, social media posts, and business operations can become overwhelming. But what if there was a way to automate some of these repetitive tasks and free up time for you to focus on what really matters? That’s exactly what we’ll explore in this episode.
To set the stage, we briefly discuss how automation is key to reducing the relentless hustle of running a business. With text clips, you can respond more efficiently to frequent queries and automate routine communications without the hassle of rewriting the same messages multiple times throughout the day. This is particularly valuable if you find yourself constantly sharing the same links or information—like details about size charts or shipping policies. We also introduce CinchShare, an all-in-one social media management tool designed specifically for creative entrepreneurs. This platform allows you to automate posts, schedule your content, and ultimately reclaim more of your time for creative pursuits.
Setting up text clips is straightforward:
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Sign up for CinchShare: If you haven’t already, you can do it right now and get 60 days free with this link with code "KEYBOARD60"
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Go to your CinchShare Dashboard: Once you’ve logged in, head over to the “My Folders” tab on the left-hand side of your dashboard.
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Click on Text Clips: You’ll see an option for “Text Clips”. Click it!
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Click the "+": Click that to start a new text clip.
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Write Your Text Clip: Think about the links or things you frequently post about or add to your posts.
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Save It: After you write your text clip, click Save. Now it’s in your CinchShare library and ready to use anytime.
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Use the Text Clip: Whenever you need to use, just click the "Text Clips" drop-down menu on the "Scheduler" tab. It’s that easy.
During our discussion, we share creative ideas for how to implement text clips effectively within your business. You could have a dedicated text clip for reminders about your shipping policy, notifications about items being back in stock, or even details about a referral program that you offer clients. These snippets can be incredibly versatile—from promotional content to status updates. Imagine spending less of your day typing repetitive messages and more time on what fuels your passion, whether that's designing new t-shirts or connecting with your audience in more meaningful ways.
As we wrap up, we emphasize that the purpose of automating these tasks is to liberate your time and focus your efforts more holistically on your passions. Automation doesn’t diminish the personal touch in your communications. Instead, it enhances your efficiency, allowing you to engage with customers more meaningfully. Plus, we’ve created a free folder with pre-made text prompts available in the show notes for you to get started right away.
Remember, your focus should always be on why you started your business. Use tools like text clips to ease the burden of daily tasks so that you can dedicate more time to the aspects of your work that inspire you. Automation in your business allows you to reduce stress, improve quality, and maintain your unique voice.
Links mentioned in this episode
- Episode 33: Website FAQs
- Episode 34: Facebook Group Rule FAQs
- Brand Rep Blog
- CinchShare Free for 60 days with code "KEYBOARD60"
- FREE Cinchshare Folder with Examples for Text Clips
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