Our Recommended Tools To Amplify Your Results....Faster!

Nerd Gear Guide

The battle-tested gear, software & resources we use.

The right tools can easily 10X your results in every area of your business.

That’s why we invest a HUGE amount of time constantly reviewing, testing, implementing & optimizing gear, software and systems.


This page contains a list of the coveted few that make our shortlist of recommendations and that we use to run Let Your Nerd Be Heard. Everything has been battle-tested in our own business and either helped us get to where we are today – or is currently being used to take Let Your Nerd Be Heard to the next level.

It goes without saying that we only ever recommend resources we know and trust, but before we dive in – an important disclosure:

Where possible, we register as affiliates for the products and services we use & recommend. Many of the links we share on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click these links and make a purchase we may earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, and in some cases these links may even unlock savings or give you additional bonuses we’ve negotiated.

Gear

Microphones

Mobile Microphones

Tripods

Lighting

Productivity

Cameras

Justin's Zoom and Live Stream Setup​

Justin's Video Editing and Gaming PC​

YouTube Optimization & Growth​

TubeBuddy​

YouTube Optimization & Growth​

TubeBuddy completely transformed the way we run our YouTube channel. It streamlines everything from keyword research & competitor analysis to everyday channel management tasks. There's a free plan to start, but we recommend at least the Pro plan for most people.


Video Editing Software​

Camtasia​

Video Editing Software

[Windows and Mac]

Awesome editing software, with powerful screen capture tools built-in. Great for anyone who isn't interested in the advanced Premiere / Final Cut editing functions or even those who are that need solid screen capture software.





Divinci Resolve​

Video Editing Software

[Windows and Mac]

 This is the best & most powerful FREE video editing software out there. It's professional video editing software without the price tag, featuring a full suite of PRO features and the best color grading tools around! Great for anyone at an intermediate to advanced level, or someone looking to invest the time to learn a professional production tool.

Screen Capture, Graphics, Thumbnails, and Design​

SnagIt​


Screen Capture

[Windows and Mac]

Snagit lets you quickly capture a process, add your explanation, and create visual instructions.






Canva​


Online Graphics Editor​


A super-powerful online graphics editor you can use to quickly whip up ALL your fancy thumbnails, channel art, and other designs yourself, fast and easy! There are a few players in this space now, but Canva is our #1 pick due to its ease of use, and a huge range of features.

Biz Template Babe​

Canva Designer Templates​


Streamlining beautiful content creation with easy-to-use, fully editable designer Canva templates, courses & tools...so you can get back to having fun building your brand and making money!



Time Management

Acuity Scheduling

Client Scheduling​

Never ask “what timeworks for you?” again.


Clients can quickly view your real-time availability and self-book their own appointments—and even pay online, reschedule with a click, and eliminate 100% of the drudgery.


Google Workspace​

Email, Calendar, File Sharing​

Use gmail as your email client even for your custom domain emails.


Get a calendar for each team member plus calendars for company wide vents


Easily share file with your clients with Google Drive

Plutio


Proposal, Contracts, Invoices, Tasks​

Plan and structure work in a way that’s best for you. Set priorities and deadlines. Share details and assign tasks. All in one place.


Follow projects and tasks through every stage. You know where work stands and can keep everyone aligned on goals.

Web Tools

Otter

Transcription & Closed Captioning

Generate notes for meetings, interviews, lectures, and other important voice conversations.


Create closed captioning files to be uploaded to your YouTube video.




StreamYard

Live Streaming

StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.




Thrivecart

Affiliate Tracking

Thrivecart is an incredibly flexible shopping cart platform for online entrereneurs. It's super reliable, integrated with all major platforms, and has an endless range of options so you can build out whatever you like! If you'nore using the built-in cart in an all-in-one like Kajabi, we recommend Thrivecart

ActiveCampaign​

Email Marketing​

ActiveCampaign gives you the email marketing, marketing automation, and CRM tools you need to create incredible customer experiences.





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