Simplifying the Content Creation Process with Templates

Content creation can be overwhelming - especially if you are a service- or product-based biz and producing content isn’t your primary object. Or if you are running your biz on the side and trying to do #allthethings in just a few hours a week. 

But I have good news!

There are some simple things you can do to drastically reduce the amount of time you spend on creating and publishing content. 

Click below to listen to this week's episode:

In today's episode:

• What to include in your workflow (watch the training on how to create this workflow here: )

• How using templates can help save you time and let you focus on creating content

• Great things to templatize include: graphics, draft outlines, posts on your site, your email newsletter, freebies, etc.

Resources Discussed:

Graphics & Freebie Templates:

• Basil & Bark
  • Content upgrade template: https://crmrkt.com/KvgJRM *
  • Facebook post template: https://crmrkt.com/X9gy2r *
• Creative Market
  • SOOOO many templates!
  • Here’s one example: https://crmrkt.com/M69pvW *
  • Watch this video on how to find more

Social Media Scheduler:

• Later - https://www.chelseabfoster.com/later *

Keep your content workflows inside your task management system. My favorites are:

• Asana - https://www.chelseabfoster.com/asana
• Trello - https://www.chelseabfoster.com/trello *

Today's Permission Slip:

Your permission slip for today is all about letting go of the need to create from scratch.

I create and use templates to allow space for content to easily flow out of me.

Feel free to download these images and use as your screensaver, print it out and put it on your desk, or even share it on social media. All I ask is that if you share it, you tag me - @chelseabfoster - so I can support you and cheer you on this week!

To download either right click (Windows), cmd+click (Mac), or tap & hold (cell phone). Then select "Save" or "Save As" (whatever option you have). 

Other links discussed in this episode:

• The Empowered Boss Lab: https://www.chelseabfoster.com/theempoweredbosslab
• CBF Workshops Shop: https://www.chelseabfoster.com/workshopsshop
• Podcast website: http://www.burnoutproofyourbiz.com

If we aren't already friends, I'd love to get to know you! The absolute best place to do that is on Instagram. I hang out there pretty much all the time. I'm @chelseabfoster. Come say hi!