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Building a business doesn't require a large team or complex operations. There are countless examples of very successful people running a one-man show with amazing financial results and profitability.

By leveraging the right tools and resources, I was able to create a highly profitable consulting business that gives me the freedom to work on my terms (at an 86% profti margin). The model of solo-entrepreneurship in consulting offers a perfect blend of active income (through consulting) and passive income (via productized services and courses).

Remember, the key to success in this model is efficiency and effective use of tools and technology. 

Here are the main tools that I use everyday to make things happen. They are simple but VERY powerful:

1. MemberVault: Online Courses. An unsung hero in the world of digital tools, MemberVault is a platform designed for businesses to host, sell, and deliver digital products and courses. 
2. ActiveCampaign:  Email marketing. This is another robust tool that's ideal for anyone looking to ramp up their email marketing efforts. ActiveCampaign offers more than just email marketing; it's a comprehensive customer experience automation platform that allows you to automate your marketing, sales, and customer service processes. 
3. Expandi: LinkedIn growth. This is an invaluable tool for LinkedIn outreach, which costs $100 per month. With Expandi.io, you can automate the process of reaching out to potential clients and building relationships on LinkedIn, freeing up more of your time to focus on other aspects of your business.
4. Taplio:  LinkedIn content. Taplio is another excellent tool for managing LinkedIn engagement and scheduling posts, priced at $55 per month. It helps you maintain an active and engaging presence on the platform, which is vital for attracting and retaining clients.
5. TweetHunter: TweeterGrowth. With a monthly cost of $49, TweetHunter is an essential tool for scheduling and managing Twitter engagement. It allows you to stay active and engaging on Twitter without investing a significant amount of time.
6. Stripe: Payment Processing. Stripe is a payment processing platform that charges a 3.5% fee. It simplifies the process of receiving payments from clients and makes it easy to manage your finances. Stripe now offers payment links for a very easy collection of payments online.
7. ThriveThemes: This is a powerful tool for building your business website. At $288 per year, ThriveThemes offers a range of features that can help you create an attractive and effective website that promotes your consulting services.
8. Siteground: Siteground provides hosting services for your website at a cost of $120 per year. It offers reliable, high-speed hosting that ensures your website is always accessible to potential clients.
9. Calendly: Priced at $15 per month, Calendly is an invaluable tool for scheduling calls with clients. It simplifies the process of booking appointments, eliminating the need for back-and-forth emails and helping you manage your time more effectively.
10. Virtual Assistant (VA): Hiring a VA for $25 per hour can significantly enhance your productivity. A VA can handle administrative tasks, leaving you with more time to focus on delivering value to your clients.

By leveraging the right tools and resources, you can focus on what you do best - providing value to your clients and growing your business.