🛠 The Maker Stack

The tools I actually use to run Tumbly Haus Creative + The Maker Growth Hub. Battle-tested by a working maker, not generic affiliate fluff.

Honest note: Some links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only list tools I personally use, pay for, or have a real partnership with. If something stops being good, it gets removed.
AI

🤖 AI Tools

AI

Claude (Anthropic)

My daily driver for Foundation-aware prompting + classroom builds. Free tier works for everything in the Starter Kit.

Try Claude →
AI

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

Backup AI for when I want a second opinion on a prompt. Custom GPTs are great for Foundation reuse.

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Run the business

🛠 Creator Stack

Notion

Notion

Where every Foundation, classroom module, and workflow lives. The Hub deliverables are Notion pages.

Get Notion →
Email

Kit (formerly ConvertKit)

The email + automation backbone for everything. Hub welcome sequences, tripwire delivery, broadcasts.

Try Kit →
Checkout

Thrivecart

One-time payment, lifetime account. Handles all Hub + Strategy Call checkouts. Best ROI software purchase I've made.

Get Thrivecart →
Scheduling

Calendly

Powers Hub 1:1s, Strategy Calls, brand discovery calls. Single-use links for Hub Annual buyers via API.

Try Calendly →
Design

Canva

Quick brand templates, social graphics, classroom thumbnails. Pro tier worth it for Magic Resize alone.

Try Canva →
Design

Cuttle

Browser-based design built for makers — clean, production-ready SVGs for laser, vinyl, and cut files without fighting Illustrator.

Try Cuttle →
In the shop

🎨 Maker Tools

Lowe's Creator

Lowe's Creator Picks

My curated list of materials, tools, and supplies I use for maker projects + workshop builds. Updated regularly.

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Lifestyle

💧 Lifestyle + Daily Use

Hydration

Echo Water

The flask that lives on my desk. I'm an active brand ambassador — quality and design hold up after months of use.

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Coffee

Bottomless

The coffee subscription that scales with how much you actually drink. Helped them grow from early-stage and still subscribed.

Try Bottomless →
Apparel

Comfrt

Comfort apparel I wear daily. Brand ambassador, real customer first.

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Food

Doich Foods

Quality snacks + meals I actually eat. Brand ambassador.

Shop Doich →
Off-hours

🎮 Other Passions

Gaming

Geek on Gaming

The Ultimate Board Game Backpack and gaming gear. Helped them launch and still active in the gaming community.

Shop Geek on Gaming →
Stay in the loop

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Tumbly Haus Creative

Real Strategy. Real Support. Maker-First. Always.