Gear & Resources
Our recommended tools to amplify your results... faster!
The battle-tested gear, software & resources we use.
The right tools can easily 10X your results in every area of your business.
That’s why we invest a HUGE amount of time constantly reviewing, testing, implementing & optimizing gear, software and systems.
This page contains a list of the coveted few that make our shortlist of recommendations and that we use to run Primal Video. Everything has been battle-tested in our own business and either helped us get to where we are today – or is currently being used to take Primal Video to the next level.
It goes without saying that we only ever recommend resources we know and trust, but before we dive in – an important disclosure:
Where possible, we register as affiliates for the products and services we use & recommend. Many of the links we share on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click these links and make a purchase we may earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, and in some cases these links may even unlock savings or give you additional bonuses we’ve negotiated. You can check out our full Affiliate Disclosure here.
Featured tools
Stock Music Library
Awesome library of stock music we use for a ton of projects.
Epidemic is a crowd favorite amongst YouTubers because of their awesome track library and 'all-you-can-eat' plans. They make it super simple to find new, fresh music you haven't heard 1000 times, so it's one of our go-to resources for YouTube content. Just be aware that licensing on YouTube plans is restricted to YouTube content only!
Stock Video Library
An 'all-you-can-eat' stock video library we use for a lot of our YouTube videos.
Artgrid is an awesome option for stock footage. It's a monthly or annual subscription that unlocks unlimited downloads, with super flexible licensing! The quality of Artgrids selection is awesome, and I tend to use it for more cinematic b-roll and clips, in tandem with Storyblocks.
Email & Marketing Automation
The incredibly powerful email & marketing automation system we use!
With a TON of automation options and a list of features that leaves most other platforms in the dust - ActiveCampaign is our top recommendation for the majority of users (it's what we use at Primal Video!) Despite the huge range of options, the interface is intuitive enough to get up and running quickly, with the power to scale into all the more advanced automations you might dream up in future as your business grows.
YouTube Optimization & Growth
Our #1 tool for growing and managing a YouTube Channel.
Tubebuddy completely transformed the way we run our YouTube channel. It streamlines everything from keyword research & competitor analysis, to everyday channel management tasks. There's a free plan to start, but we recommend atleast the Pro plan for most people.
Affiliate Link Manager
Powerful tool for boosting affiliate revenue (especially with Amazon!)
Geniuslink is an affiliate link manager that packs in some extra 'smarts' to help you easily capture potential lost revenue! When a user clicks your link, it automatically detects their location and routes them to the best purchasing page for them. We use it for all our Amazon links, but it also works for other major affiliate programs like iTunes, Microsoft and more.
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ActiveCampaign
Email & Advanced Marketing Automation
With a TON of automation options and a list of features that leaves most other platforms in the dust - ActiveCampaign is our top recommended email marketing platform for the majority of users (it's also what we use at Primal Video!) Despite the huge range of options, the interface is intuitive enough to get up and running quickly, with the power to scale into all the more advanced automations you might dream up in future as your business grows.
Try ActiveCampaign
ConvertKit
Email & Basic Marketing Automation
ConvertKit is an incredibly simple to use email marketing platform, perfectly designed for its target market of bloggers & creators. It's easy to pick up and supports basic automations, BUT if you're looking to do much automation be aware its functionality is very limited compared to ActiveCampaign. We recommend it to those who would consider themselves more "tech averse".
Try ConvertKit
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Tools for Creating Videos
Beginner to Intermediate Options
Professional Options
DaVinci Resolve
Video Editing Software
[Windows & Mac]
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Placeit
Video Titles & Animations
Quickly and easily generate custom video intros, motion graphics, logo animations, social media posts and so much more in this amazing tool. No need to manually customize up a video template in After Effects - just select a template you like, add your text, logo, images etc. and Placeit will do the rest.
Try Placeit
VideoHive
Video Title & Animation Templates
VideoHive is an awesome resource for customizable templates. It takes a few extra steps, but you get more flexibility to create something matching your style & branding. Whether it's animated video intros, lower thirds or titles, transitions, or custom end cards - they have a huge range of options you can purchase, and customize up in a matter of minutes.
Try VideoHive
