Our favorite software, gear, and resources that we use.
Using the right tools can help you save time and grow your business!
We’re big believers in automating business processes. That’s why we’ve spent A LOT of time researching and testing software and tools to optimize our own small business.
This page contains a list of some of the products we use at Rotive. Every single recommendation has either helped us get to where we are now, or is currently helping us get to where we want to go next!
Most importantly, we only recommend resources we know and trust.

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Featured Software
E-DOCUMENT SOFTWARE
PandaDoc
Create, manage and e-Sign docs with ease. We love using PandaDoc to create beautifully designed sales proposals that make it easier to close deals and accept payment from clients.
VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
Descript
All-in-one audio & video editing, as easy as a doc. We use Descript for our video and audio editing needs! You don’t even have to be a professional video editor.
COURSE CREATION SOFTWARE
Thinkific
Set up your courses in no time flat, no coding required. We use Thinkific to create and host our courses. Their software is great for dipping your toes into building your first online course.
PAYROLL, BENEFITS, & HR SOFTWARE
Gusto
Manage your growing team, all in one place. Behind every successful business is a thriving team. Hire, pay, insure, & support your employees with this all-in-one people platform.
GRAPHIC DESIGN SOFTWARE
Canva
Canva makes it easy to create professional designs and to share or print them. Great for creating a brand kit, social posts, PDFs, video thumbnails, templates, and more.
YOUTUBE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
TubeBuddy
Optimize your YouTube channel faster. TubeBuddy helps creators and brands optimize their channels to increase views and subscribers.