Resources

Texting Advice You Shouldn’t Miss

As you have probably already noticed, no single texting situation is the same – thank goodness! So if you want to rock each and every message, you need a formidable texting arsenal. Here’s a jump start to your higher texting education:
Text tips for men that can build better relationships and increase intimacy? Yes please!
http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/texting-secrets/

5 great texting tips for long distance relationships
http://dailyurbanista.com/2014/07/11/long-distance-texting/

How to move to more than just texting
https://www.relationshipheadquarters.com/why-does-he-only-text-me/

Dating Sites

Texting and online dating go hand and hand, so no resource rundown would be complete without a choice selection of where you can find love online. Who knows, we might run into each other…

eHarmony – If you’re not having any luck finding someone yourself, you should definitely give this site a try. Data from more than 44 million people can’t be wrong, right? Let them do the matching and you can do the flirting!
http://www.eharmony.com/

Clarity — The Social Network for Your Love Life

Join me and 49 other world experts on Clarity: www.clarityapp.io

Clarity is an all-encompassing destination designed to help you navigate your relationship and dating journey. There is carefully curated content from experts and an entire online forum that discusses topics that matter most. Use Clarity when you’re going through a break-up, looking to spice up your romance, going through a big milestone with your significant other and you want expert advice, or when you just need a place to vent. 

Dating Photos

A fierce online dating photo will get you in the door… and your new texting skills will keep you there! One of the first steps when searching for your ‘happily ever after’ is to get this right. Here are some fab places to start:
Hey Saturday – Saskia is an amazing photographer, but don’t just take my word for it, she was featured in TIME! I did a shoot with her in London and use her photos to represent myself and my brand (when I’m not a cartoon, obviously…).
http://www.heysaturday.co/

Matchmakers

Having actually been a matchmaker and matched happy couples, I know it works. It is a great option for people who are too busy or frustrated with online dating and really want a serious relationship.
South Downs Introductions – Tara is a bright, funny and a fabulous matchmaker who I had the pleasure of getting to know while sharing a table at the UK Dating awards!
https://southdownsintroductions.co.uk/

Dating & Relationship Coaches

Whether it’s rebuilding trust or getting over a divorce, these pros are full of sage advice for anything relationship-related.
Susan Winter – You’ve probably already heard or read her advice – she’s been on Oprah and is a regular contributor to Huffington Post and Good Men Project, among others! A good friend and a great love mentor. Be sure to check out her FB page as well, she shares a ton of amazing posts!
http://www.susanwinter.net/

Laura Yates – Heartbroken? It may sound like an odd job title but my good friend Laura Yates is an internationally-renowned breakup and relationship coach. If you want expert help rebuilding your confidence and getting back out there, she’s your gal!
http://www.laurayates.org/

Hunt for Advice – You’re bound to find some useful tips from the hilarious Hunt Ethridge, dating coach and cofounder of International Dating Coaches Association. Plus, he’s fluent in French – it’s a ‘oui’ from me!
http://huntforadvice.com/

Datelicious – An amazing dating site down under run by my friend KP, who just happens to be hilarious, knowledgeable and well worth following.
http://datelicious.com.au/

Life Skills

If self-improvement is your thing, these are what you need. Make your wonderful self even more charming, cultured and well-rounded!

Elite Man Magazine – Justin Stenstrom is a life coach, podcaster and all around amazing guy. He’s transformed every aspect of his life and then gathered a bunch of experts to do the same for you. Love, love, love this site!
http://elitemanmagazine.com/

Mantellignece – More great life tips, articles and even an app. Manliness guaranteed. Love the site and its funky cartoon character!
http://www.mantelligence.com/

Languages

Learning French has changed my life for the better. It has allowed me to connect with so many people from other cultures on a completely different level, and it’s been one heck of a fun ride along the way!
Rocket Languages – Want to get started fast? Then this website is for you – it has a huge offering and takes you from bonjour to being a fricking superstar!
https://www.rocketlanguages.com/

Internations – Not a language learning website but a really cool organization for expats who want to meet other expats (and have fun!). I‘ve gone to a ton of events, and have never been disappointed.
https://www.internations.org/

Style

If you want to text someone, you have to either get their phone number or virtually seduce them. And what’s one of the easiest, most effective ways to do this? Dress like a million bucks. Here are the moguls that I follow, am friends with and whose style I suggest you take notice of.
I Am Alpha M – Aaron is passionate, funny, and one cool guy. He isn’t afraid to tackle taboo topics, be it grooming, style or anything else. Sign up for his YouTube channel and you’ll see that his enthusiasm is contagious, and he’s as nice in person as he is on screen. Je suis une fan!
http://www.iamalpham.com/

Real Men Real Style – Antonio has years of experience in men’s fashion and it shows! His videos and articles are bursting with valuable information and beautifully done. He’s a class act that has helped me out tremendously. Don’t forget to subscribe to his YouTube channel.
http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/

Style By Rayne – After reading her book and following her blog for years I love Rayne’s fashion forward ideas & positive energy.
http://stylebyrayne.com/

Gentleman’s Gazette – Sven has created a gold mine of style and gentlemanly advice. Best of all? He walks the talk. I was blown away by his class and chivalry when we met at StyleCon in Atlanta. Don’t miss this site!
http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/

Really Cool Blogs

These are the best of the rest that fit nowhere (or everywhere!) but just had to be included. Featuring an appearance from yours truly as well!

The Art of Fitness and Life – Everyone wants to be that bit healthier and fitter, right? THIS is the site that can help you make the change – it’s super relatable and motivational.
http://theartoffitnessandlife.com

The Black Brand – Jan Black’s book “Better Boundaries: Owning and Treasuring Your Life” changed my life, it’s as simple as that. She is amazing, and a good friend. Her way with words can be an asset to almost anyone.
http://www.theblackbrand.com/

Blogging Resources

Text Weapon has been a crazy cool adventure and learning experience. It made me realize that it’s one thing to have a message, and it’s another thing entirely to get your message out to the masses! These resources have been integral on my journey.
Aweber – This is how I build my email list and stay in contact with all of my lovely subscribers. Of all the platforms I’ve tried, this is the easiest to use, the most versatile and the best value for money.
https://www.aweber.com/landing.htm

AWProtools – This basically supercharges Aweber making it much more powerful and personalized. Get them both – you won’t regret it.
https://awprotools.com/

SEMrush – You don’t need to know how it works to see that it does! SEMrush is a search engine optimization (SEO) tool that tells you all about your keywords and competition, including organic and pay-per-click marketing.
https://www.semrush.com/

Screenflow – My favorite screencast capture software. It’s easy to use and works like a charm on my Mac.
https://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm

Prezi – I looked at a lot of different options before creating my online course, and guess what? Prezi won. It’s modern, fun and gives you an incredible finished product.
https://prezi.com

Hootsuite – When I dove into social media it was sink or swim and I didn’t rate my chances on my own! Luckily I found Hootsuite, and have been addicted to it ever since. It allows you to make lists, schedule tweets and get down and dirty with your SM self.
https://hootsuite.com/

Wishlist – This is a fantastic membership plugin that I use for my WordPress website, which makes membership-only content quick and easy!
http://member.wishlistproducts.com/

Blogmastermind – I did Yaro’s course when I first started blogging and it has been invaluable in turning views into sales.
https://www.ejinsider.com/

Book Club

You can call it sharpening your saw, continued education…whatever tickles your fancy. I read A LOT of books and these are the ones that really stood out from the pack.

• How To Make Anyone Fall in Love With You – Leil Lowndes is probably my favorite communication expert. She is the real deal. Read this book and you’ll understand (and communicate like a pro!).
• The Flirting Bible – Basic flirting is easy right? Just smile and lock eyes. Taking it to the next level is a little trickier. I absolutely love this book with its simple explanations and illustrations.
• How To Make People Like You in 90 Seconds – I reread this book before every in person event. It’s that powerful, and that good.
• The Definitive Book Of Body Language – Body language is a HUGE part of daily communication – studies show it makes up 55% of our message, and the words we use are only 7%!. This book helped me realize what I was doing wrong, and how to improve it.
• The Sales Bible – Jeffrey Gitomer is the king of sales, and whether you sell vacuum cleaners or are a dental hygienist, the principles in this book are priceless. I have probably listened to the audio 30 times.
• The Brain Audit – Sean is an amazing copywriter. I read the Brain Audit when first starting Text Weapon and still implement a lot of its principles today. Headlines rule!
• First Things First – This book had a fundamental influence on the course of my life. It not only made me more efficient, it made me happier…now I understand and respect what is truly important to me as a person and a professional.
• Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive – Harvey is a chip off the Jeffrey Gitomer block. He drives home the importance of giving before asking, and teaches you how perform and network better and smarter.
• Secrets Of Power Negotiation – I never thought I needed to negotiate until I listened to this audio book. It opened my eyes to the importance of negotiation, and just how powerful it is in almost everything we do. As a bonus, Roger is one charming, funny guy. Move over Seinfeld, this audio is addictive!

And that’s it!

If you have any recommendations for resources that have helped you out personally or professionally, I’d love to know about them, so get in touch!