ARENA
What's actually working right now.
These are the tools, resources, and systems behind everything I'm building. Not sponsored. Not theoretical. Updated as things change.
The AI Stack
Three tools. That's it.
I tried dozens of AI tools. These three do 95% of everything. Master these before adding anything else.
Claude
CorePrimary thinking partner
Writing, strategy, planning, content, building websites and tools. The one I use all day every day. Reads long documents, holds context across conversations.
ChatGPT
BackupQuick answers + images
Good for fast questions, image generation, and a second opinion when I want to pressure-test something Claude gave me.
Perplexity
ResearchResearch with sources
When I need current information with citations. Replaced Google for business research. Free tier handles most of what you need.
The Business Stack
What actually runs the businesses.
Every tool here earns its monthly cost. If it doesn't, it gets cut. This list is lean on purpose.
Notion
Command center. Tasks, planning, content calendar, brain dumps. Replaced 3 other tools.
Kit (ConvertKit)
Email list and automations. Sends welcome sequences, tags buyers, manages segments.
ManyChat
Instagram DM automation. Keyword triggers, lead capture, sends links automatically.
DigitalOcean
Website and app hosting. Auto-deploys from GitHub. Reliable and affordable.
GitHub
Code storage and version control. Every change tracked, nothing lost.
Canva
Design. Social graphics, carousels, quote cards. Free tier handles 90% of needs.
Google Workspace
Email ([email protected]). Professional email on your domain.
Cloudflare
CDN and domain security. Makes the site faster and more secure.
What I cancelled
Tools AI replaced.
These are real subscriptions I was paying for that Claude now handles for free or better. The LIFT Method Guide (Module 4) walks you through how to audit your own stack.
Jasper / Copy.ai
Claude writes better copy in my actual voice.
Grammarly Premium
Claude edits, rewrites, and catches everything Grammarly did.
Motion
Notion plus the weekly planning conversation with Claude replaced this entirely.
Social media caption tools
Claude writes carousels, captions, and scripts in my brand voice.
Research subscriptions
Perplexity free tier covers 90% of what I needed.
$120+
Saved per month across businesses
This page is updated as I learn, try, and cut things. Nothing here is sponsored. Nothing here is theoretical. If I stop using it, I remove it.
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