Hey there,

Your phone should be working for you, not the other way around.

As a follow-up to last week's popular TextBlaze shortcuts, I noticed many of you implemented the shortcuts immediately, but many sellers still spend precious minutes retyping the same information on mobile. With the average person spending 4+ hours daily on their phone, these small inefficiencies compound into major time drains.

Today I'm sharing how to extend last week's shortcut system to your iPhone:

• Create text shortcuts on your mobile device

• Maintain consistency across platforms

• Build your shortcuts strategically

Let me show you exactly how to set this up.

3 Steps To Creating iPhone Text Shortcuts That Will Save You Hours Each Week

Here's how to extend last week's TextBlaze system to your iPhone for complete coverage.

1. Access Your iPhone's Hidden Text Replacement Feature

Your iPhone has a built-in text replacement tool that most sellers never discover.

Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement. Tap the "+" icon to create your first shortcut. The "Phrase" field is where you'll enter your full text, while the "Shortcut" field is for your abbreviated command.

2. Mirror Your Desktop Shortcut System

Consistency across devices is the key to saving maximum time.

Use the same shortcut naming conventions on your iPhone as on desktop. If you created "/cal" for your calendar link, use identical "/cal" on mobile. This consistency builds muscle memory and eliminates the mental friction of remembering different systems.

While iPhone text replacement doesn't support formatting (bold, italics, etc.), it's perfect for:

• Your work email (/w)

• Personal email (/p)

• Calendar link (/cal)

• Address (/add)

• Phone number (/#)

3. Expand Your Shortcut Library Strategically

Start with high-frequency items and gradually build your system.

Anytime you catch yourself typing the same thing multiple times on your phone, that's your cue to create a new shortcut.

The real magic happens when you create shortcuts for longer responses like:

• Follow-up messages

• LinkedIn connection request responses

• Message templates & frameworks

Click the image to see an example of a longer phrase:

Pro-tips for longer phrases:

Rather than typing the message here are two faster alternatives:

1. Use the talk-to-text feature to speak your phrase

2. Copy and paste it from another application.

Have an Android device? Here’s how to set up text shortcuts

That's it. Here's what you learned today:

• Your iPhone has a built-in text replacement feature at Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement

• Using identical shortcuts across all devices maximizes efficiency

• iPhone shortcuts are perfect for links, contact info, and standard responses

Take 5 minutes right now to set up your top 3 most-used shortcuts on your iPhone. Start with your calendar link, work email, and one common response you send frequently.

Hit reply and let us know which mobile shortcut you created first.

PS...If you're enjoying The Systematic Sales Leader, please consider referring this edition to a friend. Every seller deserves to reclaim their personal time with these simple systems.