tool-selection-stacklisted

# Tool Selection & Stack Builder ## Overview Choosing GTM tools is the most expensive decision most teams make — not because tools are expensive, but because the wrong stack wastes months of productivity. This skill builds stage-appropriate tool stacks with cost breakdowns and clear rationale for every choice. ## Frameworks Referenced This skill is grounded in public frameworks and source material relevant to the task: - **Jesse Ouellette Lean Stack.** Use the relevant method or published guidance where it improves the requested deliverable; do not cite it as decoration. - **Eric Nowoslawski Agency Stack.** Use the relevant method or published guidance where it improves the requested deliverable; do not cite it as decoration. - **HubSpot Academy — CRM Automation.** Use the relevant method or published guidance where it improves the requested deliverable; do not cite it as decoration. ## When to Use - "What tools do I need for cold email?" - "Build my GTM stack" - "Compare [Tool A] vs [Tool B]" - "What should I buy at $X MRR?" - "Audit my current tool stack" - "Optimize our tool spend" ## Step-by-Step Process ### Phase 1: Stage Assessment Determine the user's stage: Solo Founder (<$10K MRR), Small Team ($10-50K MRR), Growth ($50K-2M ARR), Scale ($2-10M ARR), Enterprise ($10M+). ### Phase 2: Stack by Stage **Solo Founder ($100-150/mo):** | Tool | Purpose | Cost | |---|---|---| | Apollo | Data + sequencing (all-in-one) | $59/mo | | LeadMagic | Email verification and find