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The Knowledge Vault — Things you LEARN FROM

The Knowledge Vault contains zoomed-in micro-trainings that don't necessarily fit into the linear $200KF flow, but that you'll want to reference.

I recommend that you use the filters & text search on this page to find what you need, rather than the left-hand course sidebar nav.

(Some trainings fit into multiple categories & might not live where you expect in the nav)

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AI-Empowered Content Creation

What is it?

Watch-me video showing Zach's full AI-powered content workflow from idea to published newsletter, including seed extraction, outlining, drafting, editing, and iteration loops in Cursor/Obsidian.

This is a behind-the-scenes watch-me showing how Zach creates content using AI (as of December 2024).

Meta twist: The content he’s creating in the video is the newsletter about the 5-Part Freelancer Content Template itself, so you’re watching him create the thing you just learned about.

You’ll see the full workflow from idea extraction to published piece, including his use of multiple custom assistants, versioning system (V1, V2, V3 drafts), line-by-line diff reviews, and iteration loops.

Key message: Don’t try to replicate this complex workflow — just use the template + one AI assistant. This is “how Zach does it” not “how you should do it.”

Download the resource file to see:

  • All draft versions (seed, outline, drafts)
  • Every iteration and edit
  • Evolution from rough notes to final piece

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      Notion Basic Training

      What is it?

      Introduces Notion pages, databases, relations, and rollups using simple examples so you can navigate $200KF templates confidently.

      This is a beginner-friendly Notion training that shows you how pages, nested pages, and databases work, and how they connect via relations and rollups.

      Use it when you feel confused or overwhelmed by the databases inside the $200KF resources, or if you’ve never really used Notion beyond simple notes.

      You’ll watch a short tour, then complete a playful “🍕 Pizza Recipes” exercise to practice creating linked databases and rollups in a low-stakes way.

      Use it to:

      • Grasp the difference between pages and databases in Notion
      • Learn how relational databases link items together
      • See how rollups surface related information automatically
      • Build confidence before working with the $200KF course databases

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          Pricing Structure Training

          What is it?

          Training that breaks down all the major freelance pricing models and helps you choose the right pricing structure per project.

          This is a training module that walks through the main pricing structures freelancers can use for client projects.

          It explains when and how to use hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates, plus retainers and performance-based arrangements.

          It also covers fixed-fee vs fixed-feature projects, deferred value, equity and partial equity, and how value-based pricing fits in.

          Use it to decide which pricing structure best matches each project’s risk, scope, and upside.

          Use it to:

          – Compare common pricing models
          – Match pricing to project scope
          – Evaluate risk vs reward tradeoffs
          – Structure retainers and ongoing work
          – Experiment with performance-based deals
          – Understand where equity can make sense

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              How To Set Up and Use Automations With Make.com, Zapier, etc.

              What is it?

              Step‑by‑step training on building, testing, and optimizing Make.com & Zapier automations for list building and cold outreach, from beginner to advanced.

              This is an automation course that walks you through Make.com from “never opened it” to building advanced, cost‑efficient workflows.

              It’s organized into 100, 200, 300, and 400‑level modules that cover fundamentals, using Zach’s templates, then designing, debugging, and scaling your own scenarios.

              Along the way you’ll learn how to use Make for list building and cold outreach, including rate limiting, batching, error handling, and keeping your Make bill under control.

              Use it alongside the provided templates to go from copying Zach’s beginner automations to confidently designing, testing, and maintaining your own complex systems.

              Use it to:

              – Understand Make’s core concepts and terminology
              – Plug in and configure Zach’s beginner, intermediate, and advanced templates
              – Build list-building and outreach scenarios from scratch
              – Debug errors, timeouts, and weird edge cases
              – Reduce CPL and Make costs with batching and optimization

              Then run it to:

              – Decide what should/shouldn’t be automated in your business
              – Plan new automations with SOPs before you build
              – Safely scale from single scenarios to multiple, interacting workflows
              – Keep complex systems stable with logging and error handling

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                  How To Hire a Virtual Assistant or Scraper Person

                  What is it?

                  Step‑by‑step hiring training plus templates and SOPs to find, vet, and onboard VAs and scraper people for list building and your business.

                  This is a hiring mini‑system that shows you how to find, vet, and onboard virtual assistants and scraper persons for list building and admin work.

                  It combines foundational hiring training with role‑specific lessons for VAs and scraper roles.

                  You also get swipeable job posts, test project references, and SOPs you can plug into your own process.

                  Use it to:

                  – Clarify what you need a VA or scraper to do
                  – Write and post effective job ads fast
                  – Design simple test projects to filter applicants
                  – Onboard new hires with clear expectations
                  – Reduce mis‑hires and churn in support roles

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                      SOP Training and Templates

                      What is it?

                      Central hub of training, templates, and examples to help you design, write, and maintain effective SOPs.

                      This is a complete SOP training and template library to help you document and systemize your business operations.

                      It walks you through how to create good SOPs from scratch, then gives you a boilerplate Notion SOP template plus a “SOP creation SOP” you can follow step‑by‑step.

                      You’ll also see real example SOPs from Zach’s freelancing business, practical tips, and a checkpoint/test‑out to make sure you’re doing it right.

                      Use it to:

                      – Learn core SOP structure and best practices
                      – Turn messy processes into clear checklists
                      – Standardize recurring tasks for you and your team
                      – Practice with low‑stakes exercises before documenting “real” work

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