For now, some are. And a few may continue offering free options. But, technology evolves quickly. Just like streaming services, pricing structures shift over time, and costs can increase without much notice. Here’s the simple framework I use when deciding what to keep or cancel: Rule #1: If a tool is generating income for me, I keep it. Rule #2: If it’s not fitting rule #1, producing income, I cancel it. It’s that straightforward. You don’t need every tool available to run a successful business. In fact, too many tools can create distraction instead of results. Focus on mastering a few that align with your business goals. Learn them well. Use them consistently. Let them work for you. Personally, the platforms I use daily for business are: - ChatGPT - Gamma - Grok - Canva Everything else? I’ve either removed it or only keep it if I’ve already paid for long-term access and use it occasionally. For example, I maintain ElevenLabs because it directly generates income through voice usage. At the end of the day, the goal is simple: Stop chasing every new tool and start maximizing the ones that actually pay you back. Hope this helps someone make smarter decisions. What are your “no matter the price” tools?!

One of the best ways to grow is to support each other on Skool. So let's do that 👇 Drop a comment with: 1. Your Skool community name + link 2. Who it's for (in one sentence) 3. What members get when they join Then scroll through and join 3 communities that genuinely interest you. Not to game the algorithm. Not for a follow back. Because you're actually curious and want to connect with people building cool things. Let's help each other get those wins 🙌

Friends — Brenda here. We’re officially two weeks away from the Built To Be Seen Summit, happening right here inside Skool Scale Camp. The energy in this community is already building. I’m seeing new members joining, long-time members jumping back into conversations, and engagement across the feed going way up. And that’s exactly the point. This summit isn’t just about learning. It’s about showing up, participating, and building real momentum inside the community. 🎉 Good news: there is no registration required. The summit is completely FREE for members of this community. You'll get access to live sessions and recorded trainings from 50+ speakers right here inside Skool. To participate in the summit, you need to reach Level 2.🚨 Why? Because visibility starts with participation. 🔥Successful Skool community owners aren’t just watching from the sidelines — they’re posting, commenting, asking questions, and connecting with other members. So we’re using the Level system to encourage that kind of engagement leading up to the summit.🔥 The good news? Level 2 is only 5 points. If you’re not there yet, here are a few easy ways to get there: ✔️Post an introduction or share what you're building ✔️Comment on other members’ posts ✔️Ask questions or share insights in discussions ✔️Search “Skool” in the community and jump into those conversations A few minutes of participation can get you there quickly. 🎁 The Summit Swag Bag Our speakers have also contributed an incredible Swag Bag packed with tools, templates, and resources to help you grow your Skool community this year. We’ll be sharing more details on that soon. 🎟 All-Access Speaker Pass The summit runs March 30, 31, and April 1, and sessions will close April 1 at 9 PM PST. If you want to watch everything at your own pace — or revisit sessions later — you’ll also have the option to grab the All-Access Speaker Pass, which includes: