Hello!

It's time for my yearly roundup of tools I am currently using to make my business better.

Here is where I renew my promise to you that I never recommend a tool or software that I don't personally use to make my business work better.

These are tools that I think make it easier to be an entrepreneur. They live at all different price ranges, many with free options.

The tools you see below have my affiliate codes baked into them.

I may make a small "finder's fee" when you use this list, and that helps me continue to bring you free and accessible content as often as possible. It costs you nothing, but helps me quite a bit.

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• Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
  ​https://partners.kit.com/ldaviscreative
  ​This is my favorite email platform of all time and they have great customer service. It's an email marketing and automation platform built for creators—great for newsletters, digital products, and audience growth.

• Descript https://get.descript.com/ldaviscreative Love using this tool for podcast transcripts, video editing, audio editing and more. AI editing for every kind of audio and video. Direct your AI co-editor to do your video/audio editing for you, or do it yourself with intuitive editing tools. In Descript, editing is as easy as typing.

• Square
  ​https://app.squareup.com/signup/en-us?signup_token=LDAVISCRTV
  ​This is how I send contracts, create estimates, create proposals, keep my packages in order, and make sales for my business. It allows my customers to use CashApp, ACH, Debit, Credit, and more. It's both a point-of-sale and payment processing platform that makes it easy to sell in person or online, manage invoices, and run a business.

• Later
  ​https://try.later.com/apxdfm6jyy82
  ​Hands down, my favorite social media scheduling tool for Instagram posts and stories, Facebook, Linkedin, TikTok, Pinterest, and more—plan your content visually and save time on posting.

• Thinkific
  ​https://try.thinkific.com/szvssqaxne70
  ​If you want to make a course, this makes it so easy to manage and create it. An all-in-one platform to create, market, and sell online courses—no coding required.

• Fathom
  ​https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/havrl7qo1lzo
  ​A virtual meeting co-pilot that automatically records, summarizes, and organizes your Zoom meetings—also perfect for show notes and content repurposing.

• Libsyn
  ​https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=LDCREATE
  ​A trusted podcast hosting platform that helps you publish, distribute, and monetize your podcast across all major apps.

• Wealthfront https://www.wealthfront.com/c/affiliates/invited/AFFC-AUE9-0QID-VPT5 I personally use this High Interest Savings Account. It is SO easy to use and connect accounts with no fluff. You and I will both gain an extra .75% APY boost for 6 months by using this one. I love seeing the interest add up over time.

• 1-Hour: Paid Coaching Call - Want some time to chat about your business and work in a strategic way, but don't know if you want monthly packages, my one-time call is perfect for you! We will spend the hour digging in and you will walk away with a clear action plan.

Free Resources:

• Want to book a call with me?
  • FREE: Book Here

• Make Meaningful Connections on LinkedIn
  ​https://lauren-davis-creative.kit.com/linkedin
  ​A free 30+ page guide to networking on LinkedIn without the cringe—includes message templates, algorithm tips, and relationship-first strategies that convert.

• 20+ Speaker Tips
  ​https://lauren-davis-creative.kit.com/0a6bc27263
  ​Top professional speakers share their real, unfiltered advice on getting booked, improving delivery, and building a profitable speaking career. A go-to resource for aspiring and seasoned speakers alike.

• 100+ Content Prompts for Speakers
  ​https://lauren-davis-creative.kit.com/c55d9b0ac6
  ​This prompt pack helps speakers share stories, boost engagement, and create meaningful content before, during, and after events—ideal for posts, Reels, videos, blogs, and more.

• 100+ Content Prompts for Personal Brands
  ​https://lauren-davis-creative.kit.com/aca6b3a010
  ​Thought-provoking prompts, self-audit questions, and personal branding tips to help entrepreneurs create authentic, engaging social content that builds trust and visibility.

Lastly, here is where you can find me:

• All of my social media!
  ​ https://www.linktree.com/ldaviscreative​

• Real Personal Branding Podcast
  ​ https://linktr.ee/realpersonalbrandingpodcast​

Please let me know how I can support you in your journey to creating a profitable and exciting business that you love.

Lauren V. Davis ​P.S. If you are curious what it is like to work together, feel free to see what my clients say Let's be real friends on social media! Add me on Linkedin or Instagram, and say hello!

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