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Hello!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We made it here to 2026, and I say bring it on. I am wishing you a year of abundance, and I just want to say THANK YOU for reading my emails, replying, spending time with me virtually or in person. It means a lot to me.
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.
Free Resources:
- 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:
Again, thank you so much for helping me make 2025 enjoyable. I am really looking forward to 2026 with you. Please let me know how I can support you in your journey to creating a profitable and exciting business that you love.
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