Curriculum
- 13 Sections
- 106 Lessons
- 6 Weeks
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- Pre-Brand BootcampWelcome to the preparatory phase of Brand Bootcamp—an essential guide to equip you for the enriching 12 weeks that lie ahead. Led by Me (Latifah), this pre-course section is designed to set the stage, ensuring you have the tools, insights, and collaborative networks needed for a successful journey in building and launching your brand.13
- 1.1Important Enrollment DetailsCopy10 Minutes
- 1.2What You Need to Succeed in The Brand BootcampCopy3 Minutes
- 1.3Brand Bootcamp Weekly OverviewCopy
- 1.4Meet LatifahCopy1 Minute
- 1.5Weekly Meetings Via ZoomCopy
- 1.6How The Weeks UnlockCopy
- 1.7Homework Overview: Crafting Success through ActionCopy
- 1.8Submitting Your HomeworkCopy
- 1.9Action Task: Using ChatgptCopy20 Minutes
- 1.10Setting Up Your Project Management Tool NotionCopy3 Days
- 1.11Recommended Software & ToolsCopy
- 1.12Recommended Reads/ListenCopy
- 1.13Strategic PartnersCopy
- Week 1: Empowering the Entrepreneur WithinDiscover the transformative impact of entrepreneurship, attain essential qualities, achieve a well-balanced life, master time management, cultivate a positive mindset, build a supportive network, and relish the satisfaction of celebrating your milestones. Â18
- 2.1Entrepreneurial Journey AssessmentCopy15 Questions
- 2.2Lesson: Your Why – The Impact Starting a Business Will Have on Your LifeCopy
- 2.3Homework: Craft Your Captivating “Why” StatementCopy3 Days
- 2.4Lesson: Qualities of a Successful EntrepreneurCopy
- 2.5Homework: Discovering and Developing Your Entrepreneurial QualitiesCopy3 Days
- 2.6Lesson: Balancing Act: Assess and Elevate Your Wellbeing as an EntrepreneurCopy
- 2.7Homework: Well-Being AssessmentCopy30 Minutes
- 2.8Resources: For Balance and WellbeingCopy
- 2.9Take Action: Create Your Peaceful Workspace: A Visual GuideCopy
- 2.10Lesson: The Importance of Time ManagementCopy
- 2.11Homework: Time Management WorksheetCopy3 Days
- 2.12Lesson: The Transformative Power of Self-TalkCopy16 Minutes
- 2.13Action Task: Positive Self-Talk Mirror Affirmations for Entrepreneurial ResilienceCopy3 Days
- 2.14Lesson: Who Can Support You?Copy
- 2.15Homework: Who Can Support You?Copy3 Days
- 2.16Lesson: Celebration Your MilestonesCopy
- 2.17Homework: How will you celebrate your milestones?Copy3 Days
- 2.18Quiz: Empower the Entrepreneur WithinCopy25 Questions
- Week 2: Building A Strong FoundationCraft a comprehensive business plan, pinpoint key milestones, and define success criteria. From shaping your mission and vision to navigating legal structures and intellectual property considerations, we'll guide you through essential elements to guarantee your business foundation is not only strong but also legally sound.12
- 3.1Lesson: Crafting Your Business Plan, Identifying Milestones, and Defining SuccessCopy
- 3.2Lesson: Building a Strong Foundation (Mission, Vision and Values)Copy
- 3.3Lesson: Defining Your Business with Key Attributes and DeliverablesCopy
- 3.4Lesson: Your Business Name: Elements and ConsiderationsCopy
- 3.5Lesson: Your Team’s Expertise: Building Success Through StrengthsCopy
- 3.6Homework: Team Information Gathering WorksheetCopy3 Days
- 3.7Lesson: Understanding Business Structures and Fictitious Names: A Guide to Legal Entities and DBAsCopy
- 3.8Lesson: Safeguarding Creativity and Innovation: Exploring Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents in Intellectual Property RightsCopy
- 3.9Lesson: Navigating Regulations: Permits and LicensesCopy
- 3.10Lesson: The Cost of Doing Business: Fixed and Variable CostsCopy
- 3.11Homework: Cost of doing business spreadsheetCopy
- 3.12Quiz: Building A Strong FoundationCopy0 Questions
- Week 3: Market Research & AnalysisLearn about your competitors, understand your target audience with customer personas, and discover the right keywords to boost your online presence. It's hands-on too – you'll complete a practical competitive analysis and update your business plan with what you've learned.9
- 4.1Lesson: What is Market Research?Copy
- 4.2Homework: Complete The Competitive Analysis SpreadsheetCopy3 Days
- 4.3Lesson: Target Market ResearchCopy
- 4.4Homework: Customer Persona Development powered by AICopy3 Days
- 4.5Lesson: Keyword ResearchCopy
- 4.6Homework: List of Keywords To UseCopy3 Days
- 4.7Resources: Market Resource ToolsCopy
- 4.8Quiz: Market Research & AnalysisCopy0 Questions
- 4.9Homework: Update Business Plan SpreadsheetCopy3 Days
- Week 4: Building Your BrandLearn the essentials of building a powerful brand. From understanding brand strategy, personal branding, and identity, you'll explore every facet of creating a compelling brand.Â20
- 5.1Lesson: Building Your BrandCopy
- 5.2Lesson: Brand StrategyCopy
- 5.3Lesson: Personal BrandingCopy
- 5.4Homework: Create Your Personal Branding Mood BoardCopy3 Days
- 5.5Lesson: Brand IdentityCopy
- 5.6Resources: Color PsychologyCopy
- 5.7Resources: Brand IdentityCopy
- 5.8Homework: Using AI to help you pick your Brand ColorsCopy3 Days
- 5.9Homework: Create Your Brand Mood BoardCopy3 Days
- 5.10Lesson: Brand CommunicationCopy
- 5.11Lesson: Brand ExperienceCopy
- 5.12Lesson: Brand EquityCopy
- 5.13Lesson: Brand ExtensionCopy
- 5.14Lesson: Brand ProtectionCopy
- 5.15Lesson: Brand Metrics and EvaluationCopy
- 5.16Homework: Complete Your Branding SpreadsheetCopy3 Days
- 5.17Homework: Update Business Plan Spreadsheet (after week 4)Copy3 Days
- 5.18Got Branding Questions? Ask Me!Copy
- 5.19Quiz: Building Your BrandCopy0 Questions
- 5.20Brand Bootcamp Check-in Survey #1Copy3 Days
- Week 5: Business DevelopmentTurn your idea into a thriving business venture through the discovery of the essentials of business development, overcoming objections, and refining offerings. Learn to set prices, communicate effectively with customers, and build a compelling value proposition.Â12
- 6.1Lesson: Business DevelopmentCopy
- 6.2Lesson: Navigating Client Objections: Strategies for SuccessCopy
- 6.3Lesson: Strategic Development EssentialsCopy
- 6.4Lesson: Determining Costs and Setting PricesCopy
- 6.5Resource: Pricing CalculatorCopy
- 6.6Lesson: Revisiting Market Analysis: Service and Product ResearchCopy
- 6.7Lesson: Navigating Client Objections: Strategies for SuccessCopy
- 6.8Lesson: FAQs Client/Customers/Partners might haveCopy
- 6.9Lesson: Building a Strong Value PropositionCopy
- 6.10Homework: Write Your Value Proposition StatementCopy3 Days
- 6.11Homework: Service Development SpreadsheetCopy3 Days
- 6.12Quiz: Business DevelopmentCopy0 Questions
- Week 6: Website DevelopmentUnderstand why a business website is essential and identify specific advantages. Dive into security best practices, website architecture, user engagement strategies, and SEO essentials, shaping a comprehensive understanding of creating your impactful online presence.16
- 7.1Lesson: Websites – What are they Good for?Copy
- 7.2Resource: Website Best Practice ChecklistCopy
- 7.3Website Planning and ArchitectureCopy
- 7.4Lesson: Website Performance and OptimizationCopy
- 7.5Lesson: User Engagement and InteractivityCopy
- 7.6Lesson: Identifying Website ConversionsCopy
- 7.7Lesson: SEO & Keyword MappingCopy
- 7.8Lesson: Must-Have Blog PostsCopy
- 7.9Lesson: Must-Have Web Pages & Additional Pages to ConsiderCopy
- 7.10Homework: Website Planning SpreadsheetCopy3 Days
- 7.11Lesson: Google Analytics & Microsoft ClarityCopy
- 7.12Homework: Create Your Google Analytics & Microsoft Clarity and Search Console AccountCopy3 Days
- 7.13Resource: Website TemplatesCopy
- 7.14Homework: Website MockupCopy3 Days
- 7.15Quiz: Website Planning & DevelopmentCopy0 Questions
- 7.16Schedule Your One on One To Install Your Website TemplateCopy
- Week 7: Content CreationExplore on-page SEO, master the art of copywriting using AI, and create captivating visual and written elements for your brand, ensuring a compelling and optimized online presence.13
- 8.1Lesson: Content CreationCopy
- 8.2Lesson: What is On-Page SEO?Copy
- 8.3Lesson: Yoast SEO ChecklistCopy
- 8.4Lesson: Copywriting for Your WebsiteCopy
- 8.5Homework: Use AI to create your 1st draft of your website copyCopy3 Days
- 8.6Lesson: Media Sourcing – Where to Find Images and VideosCopy
- 8.7Lesson: Creating Your Own Media (Images & Videos)Copy
- 8.8Homework: Book Your Personal Branding Photography SessionCopy3 Days
- 8.9Lesson: Using AI to Create Video ScriptsCopy
- 8.10Homework: Create/Share Your Media LibraryCopy3 Days
- 8.11Lesson: BlogsCopy
- 8.12Homework: Using AI to write 12 blog postsCopy3 Days
- 8.13Quiz: Content CreationCopy0 Questions
- Week 8: MarketingGet equipped with strategic marketing strategies and tools. From understanding conversion rates to crafting soft launch campaigns and utilizing AI for social media, press releases, and video scripts for a comprehensive marketing approach.14
- 9.1Lesson: Marketing FundamentalsCopy
- 9.2Resource: Conversion Rates by IndustryCopy
- 9.3Lesson: Content CalendarCopy
- 9.4Lesson: Creating Your Online ProfilesCopy
- 9.5Lesson: Marketing CampaignCopy
- 9.6Resource: Marketing Campaign ChecklistCopy
- 9.7Resource: AI Marketing PromptsCopy
- 9.8Lesson: Soft Launch CampaignCopy
- 9.9Homework: Setup Online ProfilesCopy3 Days
- 9.10Homework: Create a 3 Month CalendarCopy3 Days
- 9.11Homework: Soft Launch Marketing Campaign Outline & ElementsCopy3 Days
- 9.12Homework: Setup Conversion Tracking (DIY or Hire a Professional)Copy
- 9.13Quiz: MarketingCopy0 Questions
- 9.14Brand Bootcamp Check-in Survey #2Copy1 Day
- Week 9: SalesSales Week will equip you with a deep understanding of the Sales Funnel and Customer Journey, empowering you to optimize your approach for maximum impact. Additionally, you'll gain strategic insights into efficient resource allocation, arming yourself with the tools needed to boost sales and enhance customer satisfaction.Â12
- 10.1Lesson: Understand Sales PsychologyCopy
- 10.2Resources: Audibles/Books For SalesCopy
- 10.3Lesson: Sales TechniquesCopy
- 10.4Lesson: Sales ProcessCopy
- 10.5Lesson: Sales Metrics and AnalyticsCopy
- 10.6Lesson: Sales Tools and TechnologyCopy
- 10.7Homework: Invest in your Sales Tools and TechnologyCopy3 Days
- 10.8Reading/Audible Assignment: Sales Negotiation Skills | Never Split the Difference.Copy3 Days
- 10.9Homework: Develop a Meeting AgendaCopy3 Days
- 10.10Homework: Pre- Post Sales Call EmailsCopy3 Days
- 10.11Homework: Mock Sales Calls or MeetingsCopy3 Days
- 10.12Quiz: Sales FundamentalsCopy0 Questions
- Week 10: OperationsLearn how to develop efficient business processes and implement systems for streamlined sales and customer management. From crafting structured onboarding processes and client gifts to managing feedback and reviews, the week concludes with insights into scaling operations and risk management, ensuring your business is well-prepared for growth and resilience in the face of challenges. Â7
- 11.1Lesson: Business OperationsCopy
- 11.2Lesson: Onboarding, Working with & Offboarding ClientsCopy
- 11.3Lesson: Managing Customer Feedback and ReviewsCopy
- 11.4Lesson: Scaling OperationsCopy
- 11.5Lesson: Risk ManagementCopy
- 11.6Strategic Partner Highlight: Cameo Roberson- Atlas Park Co.Copy
- 11.7Quiz: Business OperationsCopy
- Week 11: Financial Management and AccountingImmerse yourself in financial literacy by learning record-keeping, budgeting, and cash flow management. From creating a sample transaction log and drafting a monthly budget to developing effective cash flow strategies and preparing basic financial statements.7
- 12.1Lesson: Financial LiteracyCopy
- 12.2Strategic Partner Highlight: April Ornelas – Myles InkCopy
- 12.3Homework: Draft a Budget for Your BusinessCopy
- 12.4Homework: Cash Flow StrategyCopy
- 12.5Resource: Tax Organization CategoriesCopy
- 12.6Homework: Research Tax Obligations for your businessCopy3 Days
- 12.7Quiz: Financial LiteracyCopy0 Questions
- Week 12: LaunchGear up for your business launch with a launch marketing campaign. Learn post-launch strategies, delve into website traffic analytics using tools like Microsoft Clarity, and explore scaling-up approaches.Â8
- 13.1Lesson: Get Ready To LaunchCopy
- 13.2Homework: Connect with 20 Potential Clients and 20 Potential Referral PartnersCopy3 Days
- 13.3Lesson: After the LaunchCopy
- 13.4Lesson: Checking Website Traffic & AnalyticsCopy
- 13.5Lesson: Scaling Up StrategiesCopy
- 13.6Quiz: Get Ready To LaunchCopy10 Minutes0 Questions
- 13.7Schedule your one-on-one check-in with LatifahCopy3 Days
- 13.8Brand Bootcamp 12-Week End-of-Course AssessmentCopy3 Days