Last modified on June 19, 2024
If you couldn’t tell by my constant push for private mentorship over digital products most of the time – I absolutely love, love, LOVE working 1:1 with people. It’s just my jam.
And so when I decided I wanted a more casual way to stay in touch with clients (besides email), I really wanted to offer texting for unmoderated conversations. But, without the safety implications of actually handing my phone number out which can be linked to your private data like full name or address.
That’s where Google Voice for Business comes in! As an added bonus – because the texting is wifi/data based instead of SMS, this opens up the door for international texting with clients outside of my country and even continued communication when I am traveling outside of my country and don’t want to pay for global SMSing on vacation.
About Google Voice for Business
What it is:
A smarter phone number. A Voice number works on smartphones and the web so you can place and receive calls from anywhere.
Why I like it:
I like this to text my mentees (clients), while also protecting my real number. In addition to that security protection piece, if you ever travel internationally you can still keep in touch over wifi as well without any international texting plan! I also like that because this is a separate texting app, I can set do-not-disturb on a separate schedule from my real phone number to keep boundaries between my biz and the rest of my life.
Pricing:
$10-30/month depending on plan.
Disclaimer
While this is a tool that has worked for me, it may not be the right fit for every biz owner. Or for the current stage of your biz. Vet the terms and conditions (especially around adult content) of ANY service you build your business with, in addition to making sure the actual features are a good fit for your needs.
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Also know that you don't "need" any of these tools to build a profitable, sustainable business that support you and your family. I just like sharing because we need more kinky businesses in this world and maybe my learnings will help you grow your own empire!
Oh and if you want personal recommendations for your own kinky biz, I can be your mentor and love to geek out about this! Get Vetted for private mentorship here.