My tech stack(s) have evolved a ton over the last year and I think I’m in a great place with it. I love every tool I use and life just feels easier at this point.
The biggest thing I want to do more of is smaller automations that have a bigger impact. These will be related to doing more intricate admin things. (Mostly in relation to FAB as it’s a pretty big thing to manage behind the scenes and as it grows that workload will increase and I want to keep it low cost for members.
So, here are a few questions to ask yourself when it comes to your tech stack and automations…
- Which apps do you use that feel like a faff?
- Which apps truly made things easier?
- Is there anything in your tech stack that does something that could be done by another app that you use/prefer?
- What apps made you feel like a team member was helping you?
- Are you using apps because your VA told you that they didn’t know how to use the one you already used/wanted to use?
- Did you try something new but not give it a long enough test run?
- Could you prioritise learning more about the apps you already use to make your tech life a little easier?
As I said that my tech stack is pretty much nailed, I thought I would share my setup. If you are curious about using one in your business, feel free to ask me any questions.
So, here’s my set up for Create & Bloom:
- ThriveCart* as my main checkout
- ThriveCart Learn for courses but I am currently considering a full move to Heartbeat.
- Woocommerce for my template shop
- Planable* for social media scheduling
- Flodesk* for email list
- Airtable* for organising my business – Check out my templates for Funnel Mapping & Social Media
- Whereby for meetings and FAB Co-working sessions (alternative to Zoom)
- Tailwind* for Pinterest
- Heartbeat* for FAB membership and group programs.
Things I am planning to expire:
- Tailwind* – I forget to use it/don’t have time to focus on it. Maybe if I decide to get my VA to do some Pinterest stuff I will change my mind because it does help massively with Pinterest Marketing.
- Graphy* – for FAB Members Hub. Heartbeat* was a winner and I ran with it and started moving members in.
And for the ecom business:
- Woocommerce for shop management
- Metricool* for social media scheduling
- Mailerlite* for email list because it connects nicely with Woocommerce.
- StudioCart* for one time offers and selling through adverts
- I also bought Heartbeat for it too. Let’s see how we go with that idea for a primarily ecom biz.
