The AI Tool Stack I Use Every Single Day
I get asked constantly what AI tools I use. There are hundreds of options out there, new tools launching every week, and the landscape changes constantly. These are the seven I use every single day, why I chose them, and how they fit into my workflow.
I’m also working on a complete breakdown of my entire tool stack with detailed how-to guides for each one, and I’ll be releasing that to paid subscribers later this week. But for now, here is the foundation of what I use.
ChatGPT
This is my go-to. ChatGPT is the first tool I open for almost everything - brain dumps, first drafts, organizing ideas, content repurposing, email sequences, social posts, blog outlines. If I need something fast, I go here. I use ChatGPT Pro, but you can get started with the free version and it’ll still save you hours.
I’ve also created custom GPTs inside ChatGPT to help me with everything from peptide dosing to writing my podcast show notes to writing all the copy for launches and projects I’m working on. Each custom GPT is trained on specific knowledge or processes, so I don’t have to re-explain myself every time. It’s my workhorse because it’s fast, flexible, and I’ve trained it to write in my voice by feeding it examples of my writing. The interface is simple enough that I’m not fighting with the tool, and it handles a wide range of tasks without overthinking them.
Claude
Claude is my writing partner for everything that goes to the public. Even if something starts in ChatGPT, it gets run through Claude before anyone sees it. I use the paid version ($20/month), but there’s also a free version you can start with.
I’ve created extensive writing guardrails with Claude that I use in all my writing to make sure everything sounds like me and not AI. These guardrails are what keep my voice intact across everything I publish - articles, social posts, emails, all of it. Claude handles longer conversations better than most tools, maintains context across complex edits, and gives me more thoughtful, nuanced responses. If I’m editing a long article, breaking down a complex concept, or building out a framework that requires layered thinking, this is where I work.
Captivation Genius
If ChatGPT is the car, Captivation Genius is the autopilot and navigation system. This tool handles specific AI tasks fast - making prompts, generating images, creating viral scripts, writing emails, outlining courses, building freemium offers. It’s designed to give you what you need without having to think through every step.
I also use it to create AI clones and chatbots that handle specific parts of my workflow. Instead of starting from scratch every time, Captivation Genius has frameworks built in that speed up the process. It’s part of what we teach in the AI Revolution Secrets training - how to use tools like this so you can scale without burning out. More on that at the end.
Custom Chatbots
It’s worth talking about how much I use my chatbots separately because they are a big part of how I save time. I’ve built several custom chatbots - some in Captivation Genius, some in ChatGPT - and each one is trained on a specific aspect of one of my businesses. I train them on my brand voice, my offers, and my audience so each one can handle a particular function. I have one that drafts podcast outlines. There’s another for Pinterest pin copy. I’ve got one dedicated to sales emails, and another that generates content ideas based on what’s already working. Generic AI gives you generic output, but when you train a chatbot on your specific voice and processes, you get work that actually sounds like you and fits seamlessly into your workflow.
Canva (AI Features)
I use Canva every single day, but specifically for the AI-powered features - Magic Write, background removal, AI-generated design suggestions - to create social media graphics, Pinterest pins, presentation slides, and quick visual content. The AI handles the grunt work of design so I can focus on messaging, and since it’s built into a tool I was already using, there’s no learning curve. I love creating aesthetically pleasing graphics and branding and design are my jam, but I’m not a Photoshop expert and I can do everything I need to do in Canva.
Gemini
I never use stock images anymore. AI has made it so everything you need can be custom created quickly. I use Gemini for the base graphics - article banners, social visuals, presentation graphics, anything with a specific aesthetic - and then move them over to Canva for fine tuning. It’s fast, handles complex prompts well, and the image quality is consistently good. I can describe exactly what I want and usually get something usable within a few iterations.
Notebook LM
Notebook LM honestly changed my whole entire life when I discovered it. I’m a deep researcher and I spend dozens of hours in deep dives every week. This tool has made everything so much easier to learn.
I hand it documents, articles, transcripts, YouTube videos, websites - any content I want to learn from - and it will research for me first, then help me put everything together into presentations, infographics, podcasts, summaries, whatever I need. It synthesizes complex topics, helps me understand dense information, and turns research into something I can actually use. If I have a 5,000-word article and need to turn it into a webinar or a video, Notebook LM handles that better than any other tool I’ve found. It’s built specifically for deep learning and repurposing, and it saves me hours upon hours of manual work.
How They Work Together
I don’t use these tools in an isolated way. The power of them is in the compound action and results. They work together in my workflow depending on what I’m creating. For example, if I’m writing an article: I’ll brainstorm with ChatGPT, draft in Claude, create graphics in Canva and Gemini, and then use Notebook LM to turn the article into a presentation or video script later. If I’m planning content for the week: I’ll use my custom chatbots to generate ideas, ChatGPT to draft the posts, Canva to create the visuals, and Captivation Genius to handle repurposing across platforms. I know which tool does what best, so I’m not trying to force one tool to do everything.
I also use ChatGPT and Claude to check each other, especially when I’m working on strategy or asking them to act as experts in different areas. I’ll ask ChatGPT a question, get its response, then take that same question to Claude and say “ChatGPT said this - what’s your take?” Sometimes they agree. Sometimes they give me completely different perspectives. And that’s valuable because I’m not looking for one “right” answer - I’m looking for the best thinking on the problem. If both tools point me in the same direction, I have more confidence. If they diverge, I know I need to think more carefully about what I actually want to do.
What I Don’t Use (And Why)
I don’t use every AI tool that gets hyped. I avoid tools that:
Require constant maintenance or updates
Don’t integrate with my existing workflow
Produce output that sounds too generic
Cost more than the value they provide
Try to do too many things at once
I also don’t use AI for discernment, spiritual counsel, or anything where someone needs to hear directly from me. I have hard boundaries around that.
And I never just let AI write my content blind and send it out into the world. Every word is reviewed by me, revised to sound more like me, checked and double checked, and then published.
The Complete Breakdown Is Coming
This is the overview. But if you want the full breakdown - how I set up each tool, the specific prompts I use, the workflows I’ve built, and the mistakes I’ve made along the way - that’s the information I share with paid subscribers and I’m releasing my complete list of tools later this week. It’ll include everything: setup guides, prompt libraries, integration tips, and the exact workflows I use to save 10-20 hours a week with these tools.
If you’re a paid subscriber, watch for that. If you’re not, you can upgrade anytime.
Want to Learn the Systems?
These tools are powerful, but they’re only as good as the systems you build around them. That’s what we teach in the AI Revolution Secrets training - not just which tools to use, but how to build workflows that actually save you time and produce work that sounds like you.
If you want to learn how to clone yourself, build AI-powered systems, and save 10-20 hours a week, register for the free training. We’ll walk you through the frameworks step by step.