Resources for Your Business

Tools and resources I personally use and recommend to help grow your video business.

Ryan's Favorite Resources

VidLead Studio

Start landing more clients today. Grow your video business using tools built exclusively for creators just like you.

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Descript

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

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Riverside FM

The easiest way to record podcasts and videos in studio quality from anywhere. All from the browser.

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VideoAsk (by Typeform)

The best tool for automating the testimonial process.

Use ASKRYAN10 for 10% off

CRM, Email Marketing, & Content Creation

VidLead

Start landing more clients today. Grow your video business using tools built exclusively for creators just like you.

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Apollo.io

Everything you need to power your outbound engine. Find warm leads, run multi-channel outreach campaigns, and track performance.

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Syllaby

Syllaby is an AI marketing tool that allows you to easily: 1. Discover the top questions that customers are searching for online. 2. Use AI to generate engaging video scripts for social media and blog articles. 3. Stay consistent and organized.

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Notion

Run your whole business in one tool. Unify your team's projects, notes, processes, and tools in one place to maximize productivity.

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Podcast & Digital Course Hosting

Libsyn

Get up to 2 months free podcasting service with our Libsyn code SHERPAS. Sign up & bring your podcast to life!

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Kajabi

Join the #1 most trusted knowledge commerce platform with the most ways to directly monetize your content: build courses, coaching programs, podcasts, memberships, and more.

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Course Creator 360

The ultimate all-in-one software for course creators built by course creators. Say goodbye to your "spider web" of softwares and save $100's per month.

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Accounting & Money

Accident Fund

Accident Fund offers workers' compensation insurance policies, loss control consulting, and risk management services to businesses.

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GUSTO

Get Gusto, the all-in-one HR platform for growing businesses. Hire, pay, support, and manage your growing team — all in one system of record.

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The Creative Law Shop

Use code: STUDIOSHERPAS10 to save 10% at checkout!

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Rocket Money

Rocket Money is everything you loved and trusted about Truebill, but with an improved look and feel. A full-scale, comprehensive, financial empowerment tool backed by Rocket Companies.

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American Express

With The Platinum Card, you could earn Membership Rewards and a welcome bonus (and I could earn a referral bonus).

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Design and Editing

Descript

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

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Adobe

Photoshop, Adobe Express, Creative Cloud, and more...

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Motion Science

The Freelance Effect: Everything You Need to Become a Six Figure Full-Time Freelancer

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Musicbed

Take your projects to the next level with Musicbed. Use my code RYAN at checkout to receive 1 month free when you purchase an annual subscription.

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FILMPAC

Create powerful stories that inspire with world-class content for creative professionals. Use the coupon code SHERPAS to receive 10% off!

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Topaz Labs

Maximize visual quality with AI. The gold standard in photo and video enhancement software, designed for professionals and optimized for your local workstation.

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Video Recording & Hosting

Riverside FM

The easiest way to record podcasts and videos in studio quality from anywhere. All from the browser.

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Ecamm

Get $10 off using promo code ECAMMFRIENDS at checkout.

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Wistia

Create, host, market, and analyze the impact of video--all with Wistia's video marketing platform.

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MediaZilla

Enable easy delivery on all devices. Use my referral link to receive LOTS of bonuses!

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PromptSmart

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

7-Day Free Trial

Customer/Client Feedback & Testimonials

VideoAsk (by Typeform)

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

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Bonjoro

Convert more leads and build loyal superfans with the all-in-one video platform for creators and brands. Send 50 videos free every month. No credit card required.

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Ryan's Recommended Reading

Reading my top list of business books won't make you successful overnight, but it will give you insights to the strategies and challenges of other business leaders, giving you experiences and ideas to learn from.

Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got

by Jay Abraham

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Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking

by Jon Acuff

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Getting Things Done

by David Allen

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High-Performance Habits

by Brendon Burchard

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The Go-Giver

by Bob Burg

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How to Get Paid for What You Know

by Graham Cochrane

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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't

by Jim Collins

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The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

by Michael E. Gerber

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Think and Grow Rich

by Napoleon Hill

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Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals

by Michael Hyatt

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The Ultimate Sales Machine

by Chet Holmes

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Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable…About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business

by Patrick Lencioni

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The Visual Sale

by Tyler Lessard

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Profit First

by Mike Michalowicz

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Building A StoryBrand

by Donald Miller

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From 6 to 7 Figures

by Austin Netzley

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Marketing Made Simple

by Dr. J.J. Peterson

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Redeeming Your Time

by Jordan Raynor

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Start With Why

by Simon Sinek

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The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success

by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less

by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork

by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You

by John Warrillow

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The EOS Life: How to Live Your Ideal Entrepreneurial Life

by Gino Wickman

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Rocket Fuel

by Gino Wickman

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Traction

by Gino Wickman

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Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time

by Rory Vaden

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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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Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own.

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