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.

Free Templates

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Three Notion and Make.com templates we use daily — free for newsletter subscribers.

The exact Notion workspace we use to plan, write, and track every piece of content — from idea to published. Editorial calendar, idea bank, and repurposing tracker included.

IncludesEditorial calendar, idea bank, content tracker, repurposing log

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The Make.com automation that takes a published article and distributes it across 4 platforms automatically. Write once, post everywhere. Saves 3+ hours per week.

IncludesBlog → X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsletter pipeline

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20 battle-tested Claude prompts for content creation, client communication, offer writing, and strategy. These are the prompts behind every piece of content on this site.

IncludesContent, strategy, client work, research, and offer prompts

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The tools we use.
All listed here.

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

Copy. Paste. Deploy.

Copy our systems.
Run them yourself.

Get the full AI Stack Guide as a PDF.

The tools we use.All listed here.

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

Copy. Paste. Deploy.

Copy our systems.Run them yourself.

Get the full AI Stack Guide as a PDF.

The tools we use.
All listed here.

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

Copy our systems.
Run them yourself.