Creator Tools I Use
The Tools I Actually Use to Run Z Sisters Pickleball
A behind-the-scenes look at the YouTube creator tools I use to film, edit, and grow an email list.
Building a YouTube channel from scratch taught me a lot about which YouTube creator tools are actually worth paying for, and which ones just add clutter. These are the YouTube creator tools that stuck.
Check out my Pickleball Channel (Z Sisters Pickleball) and the Barbra Streisand fan site (I Love Barbra).
My Go-To YouTube Creator Tools
vidIQ Titles & SEO
My go-to for scoring titles before I publish — I don’t lock a title until it hits the mid-80s.
TubeBuddy Channel Management
Handles bulk edits, tag research, and A/B thumbnail testing — a second set of hands for channel upkeep.
StreamYard Live & Recording
What I use for live streams and sit-down interviews — simple enough that I never fight the software.
ConvertKit (Kit) Email & Newsletter
Runs our “For the Fun of It” newsletter — landing pages, automations, and subscriber tracking all in one place.
Think Media YouTube Strategy
Training that shaped how I think about growth — especially useful once you’re past the “just start filming” stage.
Wealthy Affiliate YouTube Creator Tools
Where this very site is built and hosted — training plus WordPress hosting bundled together for beginners.
More YouTube Creator Tools to Explore
I break down my full filming-to-publishing workflow over on Z Sisters Pickleball — or just drop a comment below and ask.
