In this episode of Vox & Coin, hosts Jake “The Wizard” Tlapek and Dave Valentine unpack the most mind-blowing marketing and business development tools they’ve ever used—and why choosing the right tech stack can make or break your growth.
🧰 From enterprise dashboards and AI automations to lightweight, budget-friendly solutions, this episode covers:
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The marketing dashboard that replaces 9 tools and how to know when you’re ready for it (Adriel)
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Why Zapier crushes Make and how to avoid automation fails
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The power of deep research and autonomous agents in ChatGPT
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A no-code tool that writes and deploys code for you (Lovable.dev)
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Why SearchAtlas beats SEMrush for all-in-one SEO management
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Our favorite tools for proposals, CRMs, bookkeeping, project management, content repurposing & more (think: Proposify, PipeDrive, Wave, Monday.com, Repurpose.io, Loom, Fathom, Gusto, Looker Studio)
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Our top AI + automation stack for startups, scale-ups, and 7- to 9-figure agencies
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Why engagement, not expense, defines a great tool
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The one mistake even billion-dollar companies make when choosing software
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How to evaluate whether a tool will actually make you money or save you time
🎯 Whether you're a solo founder or leading a marketing team, this episode is your no-fluff, all-playbook breakdown of the software stack we use and recommend to real businesses every day.
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💥 This is your toolkit. No sponsorships. No fluff. Just the software that’s actually working for real businesses in 2025. Want to talk tools for your brand? Hit us up at voxandcoin.com or find Jake @wizardmarketing and Dave @realdeval.
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