The toolkit

Resources for Your Video Business

The tools, software, and books I actually use to run my business and the show — organized so you can stop hunting and start building.

Heads up: many of these are affiliate links, so if you grab something through them it helps support the show — at no extra cost to you. I only list things I genuinely use and recommend.

Ryan's favorites

Ryan's Favorite Resources

The handful I reach for constantly.

VidLead Studio

Tools built exclusively for creators — start landing more clients today.

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Descript

All-in-one audio & video editing, as easy as a doc.

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Riverside FM

Record podcasts and videos in studio quality from anywhere — right in the browser.

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VideoAsk

The best tool for automating the testimonial process.

Use ASKRYAN10 for 10% off →
Grow

CRM, Email Marketing & Content

Find leads, stay organized, and make content faster.

VidLead

Grow your video business with tools built for creators.

Get your first month free →

Apollo.io

Power your outbound engine — find warm leads, run campaigns, track performance.

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Syllaby

AI marketing tool: find what customers search for and generate video scripts.

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Notion

Run your whole business in one tool — projects, notes, processes, and more.

Start your free Plus trial →
Publish

Podcast & Course Hosting

Where the show and the courses live.

Libsyn

Bring your podcast to life. Use code SHERPAS for up to 2 months free.

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Kajabi

The all-in-one platform for courses, coaching, memberships, and more.

Claim a free 30-day trial →

Course Creator 360

The all-in-one software for course creators — ditch the software spider-web.

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Money

Accounting & Money

Keep the business side healthy.

Accident Fund

Workers' comp insurance, loss control, and risk management for businesses.

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Gusto

The all-in-one HR platform — hire, pay, and manage your team in one place.

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The Creative Law Shop

Contracts and legal templates for creatives. Use code STUDIOSHERPAS10 for 10% off.

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Rocket Money

A full-scale financial empowerment tool (formerly Truebill).

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American Express

Earn Membership Rewards and a welcome bonus with The Platinum Card.

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Create

Design & Editing

The craft tools.

Descript

All-in-one audio & video editing, as easy as a doc.

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Adobe

Photoshop, Express, Creative Cloud, and more.

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Motion Science

The Freelance Effect — become a six-figure full-time freelancer.

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Musicbed

World-class music for your projects. Use code RYAN for 1 month free (annual).

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FILMPAC

World-class stock footage. Use code SHERPAS for 10% off.

Save 10% →

Topaz Labs

The gold standard in AI photo and video enhancement.

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Record

Video Recording & Hosting

Capture and deliver.

Riverside FM

Studio-quality podcast and video recording from anywhere.

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Ecamm

Live production for Mac. Get $10 off with code ECAMMFRIENDS.

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Wistia

Create, host, market, and analyze your video — all in one platform.

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MediaZilla

Easy delivery on all devices. Use my link for lots of bonuses.

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PromptSmart

A versatile, cross-platform teleprompter app for video production.

7-day free trial →
Feedback

Client Feedback & Testimonials

Turn happy clients into proof.

VideoAsk

The best tool for automating the testimonial process. Use ASKRYAN10 for 10% off.

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Bonjoro

Convert leads and build superfans with personal video. 50 free videos/month.

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The shelf

Ryan's Recommended Reading

The books that actually shaped how I think and run things.

Stay on track

Planners

Full Focus Planner

by Michael Hyatt

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High-Performance Planner

by Brendon Burchard

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EOS Life Journal

by Gino Wickman

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Where to start

Not sure what you actually need?

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