It runs on just $8,215/month.
Here are the 7 most powerful no-code tools in my tech stack:
In 2020, I was making $180k at BlackRock.
But I had no:
• Freedom
• Flexibility
• Or growth potential
I took a chance and built a writing education business that today is doing 7-figs a year.
Here are the top 7 no-code tools that made it all possible:
1. ConvertKit ($1,179/mo)
The heart of our operation. Handles all email marketing:
• Automations
• Broadcasts
• CRM
We used this to grow from 0 to 125k subscribers, which scaled perfectly with us.
One of the most important tools in our arsenal.
2. Stripe (2.9% + $.30 per transaction)
By far the best payment system for digital writers.
• $15M+ processed
• Zero issues
It just works. No reason to use anything else.
For beginners, this is essential—start collecting payments from day one.
3. Carrd ($19/yr)
Every landing page we create starts here.
We buy stand-alone domains and host opt-ins that convert like crazy.
• It's fast
• Cheap
• And looks clean
No coding required.
It's what got us to $1M before we even needed more complex solutions.
4. Airtable ($1,134/mo)
The single most important database in our business.
It's our internal CRM and stores data in one central hub.
Every product, lead, and customer lives here.
If ConvertKit is the heart, Airtable is the brain of our operation.
5. Zapier (~$749/mo)
The ultimate glue that holds everything together.
Connects Stripe → Airtable → ConvertKit → Everything else.
• Easy to use
• Automates 100k+ tasks/month
• Replaces at least 5+ full-time assistants
This is how we scale without hiring an army.
6. ChatGPT ($20/mo)
Our go-to AI writing assistant.
• Analysis
• Research
• Brainstorming
It's my best thought partner that I constantly spar with.
Every team member uses it daily to enhance their writing, not replace it.
7. Substack (Free or 10% of paid subs)
Hosts my personal + Write with AI paid newsletter (~$400k/yr).
The built-in referral engine is a massive growth lever.
For simple newsletters with monetization potential, nothing beats it.
This is the perfect platform for beginners.
That's it!
At scale, seemingly expensive tools become incredibly cheap relative to the revenue they generate.
📌 If I were starting from zero today, I'd use just 3 tools:
• ConvertKit for email
• Carrd for landing pages
• Stripe for payments
Make your first $1. Everything else comes after that.
I made my first $10,000 on the internet as a ghostwriter—and it's what ultimately helped me escape my job on Wall Street.
It's the easiest online business to start (and way faster than building an audience & selling digital products).
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