Recommended Tools + Resources

FINDING THE RIGHT TOOL, APP, OR RESOURCE CAN MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNBRIDLED CHAOS AND UNLOCKED POTENTIAL

Following are tools I've used in the past, use now, explored, or partnered with.  Every tool below has been checked by the Suite to ensure we're bringing you the best recommendations for your business.  Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission if you click on a link and purchase something I have recommended. Please read my site policies for more details.

Suite Partners + Specials

  • AWeber

    Delivering eye catching, engaging emails for your small business has never been easier! Get up to 500 subscribers and send 3000 emails/mo for FREE, and then save 10% on the PRO plan with our exclusive Suite partnership. Use code SS10OFF for our exclusive pricing!

  • GenieChat

    The all-in-one CRM solution and conversational marketing tool for social sellers. Get started with a 7-day free trial!

  • Direct Sidekick

    Looking for a great financial management program and CRM? Look no further. Get 10% off any plan with our exclusive Suite link!

  • Project Broadcast

    Get started with text marketing and communication with the tool designed by and for direct sellers. Get 10% off your first year or 50% off your first month with our exclusive link.

  • Suite Web Services

    If you need a domain, hosting, Managed WordPress, etc., we can hook you up! If you need a site, we have it. Looking to create a basic domain redirect? Check out this blog post for step-by-step instructions.

  • Square

    Accept credit card payments on your mobile device.  Use this link and get $1000 in free processing in your first 180 days.

Content + Product Management

  • ChatGPT

    This OpenAI tool is your new virtual assistant, and will completely change how you approach strategy and content creation in your business. Get started with the free plan.

  • Cinchshare

    Designed for direct and social sellers, Cinchshare is simply the easiest and fastest social media scheduling app allowing you to manage all of your social media and facebook parties in one place. 

  • Printful

    If you plan on doing any print on demand dropshipping, this is the site I recommend and use myself.  It easily integrates with Etsy, Shopify, and WordPress/WooCommerce. Just merged with Printify to expand product offerings!

  • Printify

    Another great print on demand site that makes dropshipping a breeze. Just merged with Printful to expand product offerings!

  • Scribie

    Automate the process of transcribing your audio or video files – on the cheap!  We use this service to convert our videos into blog posts. Hello time saver!

  • Tailwind

    A fantastic tool to organize and schedule your content across channels. Tailwind is particularly exceptional with Pinterest!

  • TapLink

    A fantastic way to manage your Instagram Links and take #LINKINBIO to another level. Embed videos, link out to blog posts, take orders and online payments, and more with this easy to use, easy to customize micro-landing page for Instagram. Talk about an easy way to sell in IG. 

Customer Relationship Management

  • 17Hats

    17Hats is a great web-based application that will help manage leads, contracts, invoicing and financial tracking.  If you've ever received an invoice or service contract from me, this is the system that did it.  It's also the system I use for all financial tracking and reporting!

  • AirTable

    This is a database that functions like a spreadsheet application.  It is user-friendly and quite handy for organizing contacts, projects, affiliate links, calendar and more!  It also integrates beautifully with Zapier, giving you countless ways to automate data capture for your team, customers, or prospects.

  • * AWeber

    Delivering eye catching, engaging emails for your small business has never been easier! With AWeber's easy to useSmart Designertool – you can create beautiful email templates, customized to your business and branding in seconds! Get up to 500 subscribers for FREE, and thensave 10% on the PRO planwith our exclusive Suite partnership. Use our link and codeSS10OFF for our exclusive pricing.

  • Kit.com

    Great for building your email list and nurturing customers through your sales funnels.  Create professional looking emails, organize subscribers by tags and segments, create auto-sequences, triggers, sell digital products, and more. Kit is a great all-in-one email-first program for those looking to build an intermediate to advanced email marketing system.  (And it's what I use for all my email marketing!)

  • * GenieChat

    The all-in-one CRM solution and conversational marketing tool for social sellers. Get started with a 7-day free trial!

  • ManyChat

    The best tool for chat marketing! Automate your DMs on Instagram, Messenger, and What's App. Get 30% off your first three months of ManyChat with my link!

  • * Project Broadcast

    Get started with text marketing and communication with the tool designed by and for direct sellers. Get 10% off your first year or 50% off your first month with our exclusive link.

Graphic Design

  • Canva

    One of the premier graphic design programs for beginners and experts alike. Sign up for their free plan or invest in their Pro plan for even more features.

  • Creative Fabrica

    This is my favorite design assets site, and I have a premium annual membership.  You'll find fonts, graphics, templates and more - many with commercial rights to use.  Highly recommendif you do anything with PLR, MRR, or print on demand.

  • Creative Market

    Another great site for design assets, including fonts, graphics, and templates.

  • Doodly

    This is super fun software if you're interested in making your own videos of doodling on a whiteboard (or chalkboard or glassboard).

  • Fiverr

    $5 for a quick outsourced service? Yes please! It was a Fiverr dude who made my very first training video intro for $5. Yes really.

  • FontBundles.net

    This is a great site for free and paid fonts that will make your designs look authentic to you. This link goes to the FREE fonts you can download for commercial use.

  • Luckstock

    Royalty free music. This is where I got the very first audio clip that was used in all my training videos.

  • Pixabay

    Free and unrestricted images, for any personal or commercial use. I sometimes use these for social media images.

  • PixTeller

    Easy to use design and animation tool where you can create graphics, GIFs, videos and more for all of your social marketing needs.

Administration

  • AppSumo

    Want deals on administration, tools for your website, graphics, and more? Check out the perpetual deal site that Team Suite knows and loves. Highly recommend if you are into lifetime offers and deals.

  • Basecamp

    A super efficient project management tool, perfect for tracking tasks, notes, and schedules. It's what I use for client projects!

  • Calendly

    Easily accept and management appointments - great for coaches and leaders. Start with the free plan!

  • * Direct Sidekick

    Looking for a great financial management program and CRM? Look no further. Get 10% off any plan with our exclusive Suite link!

  • Google Workspace

    If you actively use Google's many applications, this professional version is a good resource. Host your emails on Google's reliable server and run all of your business applications through Google: email through Gmail, calendar, note-taking in Keep, file storage and sharing in Drive. (Formerly called G-Suite)

  • Nifty

    A great project management tool to keep track of your tasks, projects, parties, and more.

  • Pirate Ship

    Save up to 89% off USPS® & UPS® rates with this free shipping software. It's what I use for all shipping!

  • Zapier

    This is a super awesome all-purpose automation tool. Want to automatically import mailing list subscribers to your database? Send new subscribers a personal email or coupon code? Zapier integrates hundreds of apps to save you time.

Money

  • PayPal

    Accept payments for all your ecommerce you'll be doing.

  • Rakuten

    Formerly called eBates. Get cashback when you shop online. Make $30 in qualifying purchases within 90 days, and get $30 cashback!  (I've gotten over $1000 lifetime cashback - so worth it!)

  • * Square

    Accept credit card payments on your mobile device.  Use this link and get $1000 in free processing in your first 180 days. I use it for private client invoicing!

  • Stripe

    Financial infrastructure to grow your revenue. Use Stripe to accept payments online and in person, embed financial services, power custom revenue models, and build a more profitable business. I use it for one of my memberships!

Video + Streaming

  • Streamyard

    Another livestream (or record to post later) application we use in the Suite. Up your livestreaming game with this service.  Includes free plan!

  • Wave.Video

    Create branded video content that will build your audience and drive your business forward.  Super easy to use and complete with a broad selection of free video clips, images, audio files and more.  Get started for FREE and then save 10% when you upgrade to any paid plan.

  • Zoom

    Video chat technology. Free for up to 50 people, for 40 minutes. Perfect for leaders and teams! And reasonable packages if you need more than 40 minute sessions. This is a must-have for anyone who communicates with teams, customers, hostesses, or prospects.

Website Management

  • New Zenler

    Looking for a great site to host your course or lead magnets?  Great option here with Zenler! User friendly for beginners. I used Zenler for one of my businesses in the past.

  • * Suite Web Services

    If you need a domain, hosting, Managed WordPress, etc., we can hook you up! If you need a site, we have it. Looking to create a basic domain redirect? Check out this blog post for step-by-step instructions.

  • Shopify

    Looking for an easy e-commerce solution?  This is what I use (and this site runs on!)  Sell your products, build a blog, and build your email marketing - all on Shopify. Get a 3-day free trial, then your first month for only $1.

  • WordPress

    One of the most common website frameworks out there with plenty of documentation to help even the beginningest beginner get set up with their own website, store, and blog.

Recommended Amazon Shopping

  • Appreciation Gifts

    Team, host, client, teacher, or friend - checkout these appreciation gift ideas!

  • Books

    I compiled all the best business and personal development books in one easy spot on Amazon! 

  • Home Office

    Here's the home office tech I use, all neatly organized for you.

  • Notebooks + Journals

    Great for yourself or gifts, these are my lined blank journals, choose your favorite sassy saying!