Hate paying for tools?


Reader,

I see it all the time—business owners stacking up subscriptions to every shiny new SaaS tool, thinking it’ll be the thing that moves the needle. But here’s the hard truth: if you’re not making a lot of money yet, you don’t need to be spending a fortune on tools.

FOMO is real. Really good marketing makes you feel like you're missing out if you don’t have the latest software, but in reality? You’re probably not. I’ve been a Pinterest marketer for nearly 9 years, and I run a lean business. Most of the tools I use are free or very affordable—and they work.

So before you sign up for another expensive platform, ask yourself:
✔️ Is this tool actually helping my business grow?
✔️ Am I using it regularly, or just paying for it out of habit?
✔️ Could I do the same thing with a free or cheaper alternative?

If you’re drowning in subscriptions and feeling stuck, I recorded a video breaking down the exact tools I actually use (and which ones I skip).

Watch it here:

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Don’t let FOMO drain your profits. Use your tools—or lose them.

Chat soon,

Heather

Heather Farris & Co

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