11 Tools That Power My Business

Philip Ellis • October 11, 2023

Running a successful business is like conducting a symphony; our trusty toolbox contains the instruments that keep the music playing harmoniously. At Roundhouse Digital Marketing, we've picked out our top 11 tools that get the job done and make work a lot more efficient. In this blog post, we'll introduce you to these tools that are the life and soul of our business, helping us deliver results to our clients everyday.


  1. RoundhouseCRM (www.roundhouseCRM.com): Meet the maestro of our ensemble, RoundhouseCRM. It's the swiss-army knife of our operations, allowing us to juggle phone calls, texts, emails, automated Google reviews and more. With it, we can create funnels, send invoices, and post on social media - it's practically our marketing sidekick!

  2. Slack: In our world of digital marketing, Slack is where the party is. It's our go-to platform for private, personalized support for our clients marketing campaigns and website. Think of it as our virtual office water cooler, where work discussions sometimes turn into dance-offs (emoji-style).

  3. Duda: Duda is our primary website-building platform. It's simple yet professional, blazing fast and secure (hosted on Amazon web servers.) It's incredibly user-friendly, ensuring that even non-techy clients leave with a smile.

  4. Zoom: Zoom keeps us connected. Daily calls with prospects, clients, and team members feel like cozy hangouts in our virtual living room.

  5. Fathom: Fathom takes our Zoom game up a notch. It records meetings, transcribes them like a pro, and even sums up the conversation with an AI generated summary. After a meeting, we can immediately share that video recording with everyone present on the call.

  6. LastPass: With LastPass, we can all be secret agents - at least in the password department. Securely storing and sharing passwords has never been so espionage-friendly, minus the tuxedos and martinis.

  7. Canva: Canva is our graphic design, Picasso. It's like having a magic wand for creating dazzling social media graphics in seconds. We might not be artists, but Canva makes us feel like digital da Vinci.

  8. Grammarly: Our trusty sidekick, Grammarly, has our back when sounding like literary geniuses. It's like having a virtual editor who helps us craft prose that's as smooth as jazz.

  9. ClickUp: ClickUp is our project management virtuoso. It helps us keep track of client tasks and lets our team members clock in their time, ensuring that everyone's efforts are rewarded with a bit of cha-ching.

  10. Loom: Loom is our visual storyteller. It lets us record screen actions and narrate the plot like directors explaining their masterpieces. It's like having a personal cinema for SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

  11. ChatGPT: And last but not least, ChatGPT - our blog-writing buddy! How else would we pen this playful blog post? It's like having a witty ghostwriter who adds a dash of charm to our content.

These fantastic 11 tools are the secret sauce behind our digital marketing success at Roundhouse. They make work not just efficient but downright playful. If you're in the digital marketing biz or want to add some zest to your daily grind, consider giving these tools a whirl. They'll help you get the job done and make it much more fun along the way.


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Philip Ellis

Founder and CEO, Roundhouse Digital Marketing

My name is Philip and I am a web design and client attraction consultant. I specialize in helping contractors, roofers, home builders, and other local service-based businesses get more views, leads, and sales online.


With over 12 years of experience in the industry, I have the knowledge and skills to create stunning websites and effective digital marketing campaigns that drive results for my clients.