Resources — The Leveraged Builder

The AI Stack

12 tools.
~$100/month.
Full operation.

The best AI for strategy, long-form writing, analysis, and complex reasoning. This is the brain of the operation.

We use it forScripts, newsletters, strategy, analysis, system design

Real-time research with citations. Replaces 5+ hours of weekly Googling. Indispensable for trend detection and market research.

We use it forTrend research, competitor analysis, topic discovery

Try Perplexity →

The automation backbone. Connects every tool in the stack and runs workflows 24/7 without manual intervention.

We use it forContent pipeline, distribution, analytics, notifications

Try Make.com →

Professional AI voice generation. Enables high-quality audio content without recording sessions. Creates a consistent brand voice.

We use it forVoiceovers, video narration, audio content

Try ElevenLabs →

The gold standard for AI image generation. Used for thumbnails, brand visuals, and editorial content. No designer needed.

We use it forThumbnails, social visuals, brand imagery

Try Midjourney →

The best newsletter platform for media brands. Built-in monetization, referral system, and analytics. Free up to 2,500 subscribers.

We use it forWeekly newsletter, subscriber management, monetization

Try Beehiiv →

Edit video like a document. Transcript-based editing removes the technical barrier. AI removes filler words automatically.

We use it forLong-form video editing, transcript repurposing

Try Descript →

Multi-platform scheduling with analytics. Set the content calendar once and let it post automatically across all channels.

We use it forInstagram, X, LinkedIn auto-scheduling

Try Buffer →

The operating system for the entire media company. Content database, editorial calendar, SOPs, and analytics dashboard — all in one place.

We use it forContent OS, idea bank, editorial planning

Try Notion →

The best mobile-first editor for TikTok and Reels. Auto-captions, templates, and effects built specifically for short-form content.

We use it forTikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts

Try CapCut →

AI-generated video and effects. Used for b-roll generation, visual transitions, and cinematic effects without a camera crew.

We use it forB-roll, visual effects, background generation

Try Runway →

The simplest way to sell digital products. No monthly fee — they take 10% per sale. Perfect for starting with templates, guides, and prompt packs.

We use it forTemplates, guides, prompt libraries, mini-courses

Try Gumroad →

Total monthly cost

~$152/month

Estimated value replaced

$3,000+/month

Prompt Library

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The exact prompts we use weekly. Click any card to expand and copy.

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You are a world-class YouTube scriptwriter specializing in AI entrepreneurship content. Write a [8-12 minute] video script on: [TOPIC] Audience: Ambitious 25-35 year olds who want to build leveraged businesses using AI. They're smart, skeptical of hype, and respond to systems and real numbers. Requirements: - Hook must create curiosity or contrast in the first 5 seconds - Use the contrast storytelling framework (before → discovery → after) - Include 3 concrete, numbered frameworks or steps - Add 2-3 pattern interrupt moments (surprising stat, bold claim, or counter-intuitive insight) - End with a specific CTA to subscribe + join the newsletter Tone: Direct, peer-level, confident. No filler phrases. No "in this video I will show you." Output: Full script with [B-ROLL] cues and timestamps.

Generate 20 hooks for a short-form video about: [TOPIC] Target audience: Ambitious 25-35 year olds building online businesses. Mix these formats evenly: - Curiosity gap ("Nobody talks about...") - Contrast ("Before AI: X. After AI: Y.") - Identity ("If you're still doing X...") - Data/proof ("I tested X for 30 days...") - Urgency ("The window for X is closing...") Rules: - Each hook must be under 12 words - No generic phrases ("in this video", "today I'm going to") - Each must make the viewer feel they'll miss something if they scroll - No questions that can be answered with yes/no Output as a numbered list with the hook type labeled.

Write a premium newsletter issue for The Leveraged Builder. Topic this week: [TOPIC] Format: 1. Subject line (5 options — curiosity, contrast, data, identity, utility) 2. Opening hook (2-3 sentences, no greeting) 3. The Big Idea (150 words — the core insight of this issue) 4. Three Takeaways (bullet format, each actionable in under 1 hour) 5. One Tool Spotlight (name, what it does, best use case, link) 6. One number (a stat, metric or data point that reframes the topic) 7. Closing line (1 sentence — not a summary, a provocation) Tone: Premium intelligence briefing. Peer-level. Direct. No filler. Length: 400-550 words total. Voice: The Leveraged Builder — systems-oriented, honest, ambitious.

Write a high-engagement Twitter/X thread about: [TOPIC] Structure: - Tweet 1: Hook (bold claim or surprising contrast, under 200 chars) - Tweets 2-8: The breakdown (one point per tweet, each self-contained) - Tweet 9: The lesson/framework (the distilled takeaway) - Tweet 10: CTA (follow + newsletter, natural not forced) Rules: - Every tweet must be able to stand alone - Use line breaks for readability (max 2-3 lines per tweet) - Include at least 1 specific number or data point - No hashtags - No emojis unless they replace a word - End tweet 1 with "🧵" only Tone: Direct, peer-level. Like a smart friend sharing what they learned. Topic context: AI entrepreneurship, leveraged business building.

I have a long-form piece of content (YouTube script / article / newsletter). Repurpose it into the following formats: [PASTE YOUR CONTENT HERE] Generate: 1. Three 30-60 second TikTok/Reels scripts (different hooks, same core idea) 2. One Twitter/X thread (10 tweets) 3. Five standalone social media posts (Instagram captions) 4. Three email subject line options for a newsletter version 5. One LinkedIn post (professional tone, same insights) For each format, adapt the tone and structure to the platform. Do not copy-paste — reframe the insight for each context. Keep the core idea but change the entry point for each audience.

The complete stack.
No upsell.

12 tools.
~$100/month.
Full operation.

Copy. Paste. Deploy.

Get the full AI Stack as a PDF.

The complete stack.No upsell.

12 tools.~$100/month.Full operation.

Copy. Paste. Deploy.

Get the full AI Stack as a PDF.

The complete stack.
No upsell.

12 tools.
~$100/month.
Full operation.