Wanna build a big list? here are the tools I use and recommend.
Tools & Resources
It doesn't take many tools to build an email list. In fact, you can start building an engaged, profitable email list with just a few, regardless of budget.
What do you *really* need? Just start.
This page has a list of resources that I recommend, but—and this is important—just because it's listed here doesn't mean you need it. Remember that.
I hope you find this page helpful as you start building your email list!
Skip countless reviews. Here are my tried & true resources.
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These are the tools I use to grow my list. They're tried-and-true, and the *only* tools I'm currently using for this project. This is a good place to start...
Email List Tools
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Creatively named, I know. But like the name, the course is straightforward, no-fluff, high-value, practical content on growing your list. Period.
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A truly practical SEO tool for small businesses that prioritize creating optimized content.
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Not sure how long I've used this simple to-do list app, but it's probably close to a decade.
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A marketing platform that helps you create a system and stick to it. We love Enji's social media scheduler.
These tools are some of my favorite productivity, marketing, and business tools. You don't need them to build a list, but you may find them helpful in other ways.
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Flodesk makes it easy for small businesses to design emails people love to get. We often recommend this platform to our design clients.
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Strava tracks all my workouts. It's particularly useful if you run, bike, and/or hike. The community features make it fun.
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I always enjoyed running more than lifting... until I discovered RP Hypertrophy. Lots of plans, easy to follow, and good education.
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I use MacroFactor to track my macros/meals. It just might be the best app I've ever used across any app category.
Yeah, I get it——you probably didn't come here for health and fitness resources. But if you're interested, here ya go...
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I've tried many different supplement companies, but keep coming back to this one. I usually get the grass-fed whey and greens.
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Whoop is the fitness wearable that I've been using the longest. I find the recovery information to be most helpful. Hoping for an update soon...
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My latest experiment is using a CGM to track my blood glucose levels. I don't plan on using a CGM long-term.
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