
Our Essential Tools List
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Episode Brief Description
Tools can make your business so much easier to run, but there are a lot of options out there. In this episode, we walk through some of the main tools that we use to run our 3 businesses.
Are you looking to create your ideal lifestyle? Then we invite you to become a #lifestylebuilder.
Key Insights & Timestamps
- [00:50] – Welcome
- [02:45] – Dropbox
- [06:00] – Evernote
- [08:55] – Trello
- [12:58] – Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Drive
- [16:33] – Zapier
- [20:12] – WordPress w/ Divi Theme, SiteGround Hosting
- [23:30] – ConvertKit
- [26:51] – ClickFunnels
- [32:39] – Quickbooks
- [35:55] – LastPass
- [39:19] – Zoom
- [41:41] – Calendly
- [44:50] – Recurpost
- [47:46] – Canva
- [49:50] – Paint.net
- [51:44] – Gusto
- [54:55] – Your Homework
- [58:15] – Tom’s Bookshelf
Your Homework

Ariana’s Homework
- Do a tools audit. Review all the tools that you pay for and cancel, downgrade or swap out tools that are no longer serving you.

Tom’s Homework
- Before buying your next tool, first map out your process (regardless of tool). Then it will be easier to find the right tool to meet your needs.
Tom’s Bookshelf
Traction
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Resources Mentioned
- Dropbox – Cloud storage
- Evernote – Virtual notebook
- Trello – Virtual task board/scrum board
- Google Everything – Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Voice
- Zapier – Integrates various tools
- SiteGround Hosting – Website hosting
- WordPress w/ Divi Theme – Website builder & designer
- ConvertKit – Email Marketing
- ClickFunnels – Landing page/sales page builder
- DotCom Secrets & Expert Secrets – Books to learn about sales funnels
- Quickbooks – Accounting software to manage your books
- LastPass – Password manager
- Zoom – Video calls and webinars
- Calendly – Calendar scheduling
- Recurpost – Social media scheduler
- Canva – Image creation and editing
- Paint.net -Image creation and editing
- Gusto – Payroll processing
- Our Resources Page
- Plan With Purpose: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Ideal Lifestyle
- Lifestyle Builders Mentorship
- Join our Free Facebook Group for Family-Focused Entrepreneurs
Key Insights
- The right tools can save you time and make your life easier
- Before investing in tools, be sure you have your process down
- Most tools have free versions or free trials so you can test them out