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My AI tools system to get things done 5x faster, after trying 100+ AI tools
Sorry for the long post, but I just had to share this with you all.
After starting my own business, I realized I needed to get more work done and take my productivity to the next level. A few days ago, I asked people in this community to recommend AI tools, and that kicked off my journey to include as many AI apps in my system as possible.
In my quest, I've tried over 100 AI tools to find the best ones. It wasn't easy, but thanks to the awesome suggestions from this community, I finally nailed down a setup that works for me. I am in search of more fun tools, so please share if you have some suggestions.
So here's the breakdown of my whole system, totaling $194 per month:
Content Creation:
Text ($20): I use ChatGPT for brainstorming, content creation, marketing, and even legal work. I've been going back to it more often after their O1-preview.
Video ($20): Captions Ai is my go-to for video editing. I mainly use self-recorded videos and auto-edit them with this app.
Graphics ($14): I mix Gamma and Canva. I've got Gamma's Plus subscription and Canva's Pro subscription. I start by prompting my requirements in Gamma and then edit them later in Canva. Plus, Canva's templates are super handy for other stuff.
Productivity:
FastTrackr AI ($20): This AI assistant helps me manage emails, reply to them, set up meetings, prepare for them, transcribe notes on my phone, and even do basic research when I'm on WhatsApp. I'm thinking of upgrading to their Pro plan to add other emails.
ARC Browser + Perplexity ($0): I snagged a 6-month deal for Perplexity Pro, which will cost $20 later on, including $5 credit for API.
Sana AI ($0): This one's amazing for meeting assistance. I love how it understands context and key action items. Not sure when they'll start charging, but I can't recommend it enough.
Wispr Flow ($15): Lets me use my voice to command apps. It's amazing how accurately it picks up complex names. Might save some cash if I switch to the annual plan.
Sales and Marketing:
Lead Enrichment ($67): I'm using Clay and share it with a friend to cut costs. People say there are other options, but this one's the best despite the learning curve.
Instantly AI($37): I've tried other tools for cold emails, but Instantly's warm-up feature is top-notch.
For other tasks like social media automation and trigger-based automations, I use a mix of Make and Perplexity APIs ($11).
Total Cost: $194 per month.
I know hiring someone could help me get more done, but I'm thinking of bringing someone onboard with this system already in place. That way, a new hire could potentially lead to 2x or 3x the work output.
Thanks for reading through this! Hope this helps anyone looking to boost their productivity with AI tools. Feel free to ask me anything or share your own experiences!
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