The Micro-Tool Method
The Micro-Tool Method
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From idea to income

The Micro-Tool Method™

Build and sell a tiny digital tool, even if you're not good with tech. Work through the lessons in order. Each one has a goal, a short video, and the exact steps to take before you move on.

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So many ways to use this

There's no single right way to use an interactive micro-tool. People make them work for all sorts of reasons:

  • A small paid offer that brings in money next to your main business
  • A free lead magnet that grows your email list
  • A first product, if you have a passion and want to earn on the side of your 9 to 5
  • A helpful bonus that makes your existing offers more valuable

Pick the one that fits where you are right now. You can always make another later.

Lesson 1

Before we begin

Goal of this lesson

Set up your account, so you can start building without tech headaches.

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Most people skip setup and then blame "tech" later. Do the boring work now so future-you can move fast. Once your account and skills are ready, every other step becomes easier and faster. You only have to do this once.

Download the 4 skill files

Action steps
  1. 1

    Download the 4 Skills to your desktop

    These are going to be your advisors throughout the process.

  2. 2

    Create a free Claude account and switch one setting on

    Sign up at claude.ai. The free plan is enough. Then open Settings, then Capabilities and turn on Code execution and file creation.

  3. 3

    Upload your 4 skills into Claude

    Go to Customize, then Skills. Click the plus, choose Create skill, then Upload all 4 skills in one time.

Lesson 2

Find a profitable idea

Goal of this lesson

Walk away with one clear micro-tool idea that people will pay for.

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Action steps
  1. 1

    Watch the video

    Watch me go through a full example, so you know what the conversation with Claude will look like.

  2. 2

    Open Claude and activate the 'Audience, Idea & Pricing Advisor'

    Open Claude, and tell it to activate the Audience, Idea & Pricing Advisor.

  3. 3

    Use the idea skill to brainstorm ideas

    Answer each question in your own words. There are no right or wrong answers, just explain your idea as if you were talking to a friend. You can type your responses or click the microphone to use your voice. The more detail you share, the better it can help you. If you need some inspiration, take a look in the Ideas Library.

Lesson 3

Build a Micro-Tool

Goal of this lesson

Turn your idea into a working AI micro-tool you can click and use.

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Action steps
  1. 1

    Open Claude and activate the 'No-Code-Tool-Builder'

    Continue in the same chat, so Claude already knows your idea.

  2. 2

    Build the first draft with Claude

    Answer its questions about the language your buyers speak, your brand style and your call to action if you have any. Claude builds a first draft. Try it out right away.

  3. 3

    Improve it until it's genuinely useful

    Tell Claude what to fix, and keep going until you have a working micro-tool you're proud of. Take a look at the Ideas Library if you want inspiration for making it feel nicer to use.

Lesson 4

Create a Sales Page

Goal of this lesson

Write a simple sales page that explains your tool, answers doubts, and asks for the sale.

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Action steps
  1. 1

    Watch the video

    See what a good micro-tool sales page looks like, section by section.

  2. 2

    Activate the 'Sales-Page-Copy-Writer' skill

    Answer questions about your launch, bonuses, guarantees, objections, and anything else it asks.

  3. 3

    Start teasing your launch

    Don't wait until launch day to start talking about your micro-tool. Build curiosity, create excitement, and get people looking forward to your launch.

Lesson 5

Manage your assets

Goal of this lesson

Put your tool, sales page and legal pages into one simple funnel, so everything sits in the right place.

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You've got all your assets. Now it's time to add them to your sales funnel. Open the template I've created for you. It will ask you to create an account, which is free. Then follow the steps below, or watch the video where I talk you through each step.

Open my sales funnel template
Action Steps
  1. 1

    Setup your sales funnel

    Import your micro-tool into the tool's page HTML block, and fill in your legal pages (privacy policy, terms and disclaimer) with your own name, business and email. The tool page stays hidden, so only buyers reach it.

  2. 2

    Set your domain, links and SEO

    Give your funnel its free web address. Give every page a short, clear ending, the bit after the slash, like /price-calculator. Then add a title and short description to every page so people can find you on Google. Copy the finished address of your legal pages and your order form somewhere handy.

  3. 3

    Update your sales page and add it to the funnel

    Open your sales page in Claude and add the links to your legal pages, your order form and any pictures you want to add. Then drop the finished code into the HTML block on your sales page.

Lesson 6

Setup Payments

Goal of this lesson

Turn on payments so buyers can pay you and get the tool straight away, without you lifting a finger.

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Action steps
  1. 1

    Setup a payment service

    Create a free account with a payment service, then connect it inside your funnel settings. This is how the money reaches your bank.

  2. 2

    Setup your checkout page

    Add your product, set your price, and point the thank-you page at your tool.

  3. 3

    Smart Sales Strategies (optional)

    If you have the Smart Sales Strategies training, this is the moment to watch it and put it in place, before you send anyone to your page. If you don't have it yet, you can get it here.

Lesson 7

Launch & Feedback

Goal of this lesson

Get your first real clicks and use feedback to make your tool and sales page better.

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Action steps
  1. 1

    Test it yourself first

    Buy your own tool, then give yourself a refund. Check that the payment works and the tool shows up right after. Try it on your phone too.

  2. 2

    Share it with a few people

    Send it to a handful of people who have the problem your tool solves. Ask them to use it and tell you what felt confusing.

  3. 3

    Fix what they got stuck on

    Small changes make a big difference. Clear up anything people found confusing, then you're ready to share it with a wider audience.

Lesson 8

Promote & Scale

Goal of this lesson

Choose simple ways to send people to your sales page. Small, consistent gains compound into big results.

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Action steps
  1. 1

    Get seen by people who already trust you

    The fastest sales come from people who already know you. Share your tool with your email list, your followers, or any group you're part of. Talk about it more than once. Most people need to see something a few times before they buy.

  2. 2

    Or borrow someone else's audience

    No audience yet? Ask someone who serves the same people to share your tool. A shoutout, a swap, or a guest spot puts you in front of the right people fast.

  3. 3

    Or run ads

    Waiting for organic search results or social media reach can take a long time. Paid ads put your business in front of people right away. The way I've been successfully using ads is this structure taught by Alex Hormozi. And (optional) you can activate the 'scroll-stopping ad creator' in Claude to receive inspiration for your ads.

Resource

Ideas Library

A menu of micro-tool ideas, so you are never stuck wondering what to build. Filter by who you serve, or search for something specific.

Coaches

Tools that help clients see progress and stay accountable between sessions.

  • Goal Setting Planner
  • Habit Streak Tracker
  • Mindset Check-in Quiz
  • Session Prep Worksheet
  • Progress Scorecard

Course Creators

Tools that get students unstuck and moving through your material.

  • Course Readiness Quiz
  • Study Plan Builder
  • Module Progress Tracker
  • Skill Level Checker
  • Workbook Generator

Consultants

Tools that turn your expertise into a repeatable diagnosis people trust.

  • Business Health Scorecard
  • Pricing Calculator
  • Audit Checklist
  • ROI Estimator
  • Readiness Assessment

Service Providers

Tools that answer the questions clients ask before they book you.

  • Quote Estimator
  • Project Timeline Planner
  • Package Picker Quiz
  • Onboarding Checklist
  • Availability Planner

Wellness

Tools that make a healthy routine feel doable instead of overwhelming.

  • Meal Plan Generator
  • Weekly Reset Planner
  • Grocery List Generator
  • Routine Builder
  • Water Intake Calculator

Creatives & Makers

Tools that take the guesswork out of pricing, planning and launching.

  • Handmade Pricing Calculator
  • Material Cost Estimator
  • Market Stall Packing List
  • Content Idea Generator
  • Launch Countdown Planner

Quick Wins

The fastest to build. Start here if you want something live this weekend.

  • Yes or No Checker
  • Five Question Quiz
  • One Number Calculator
  • Printable Checklist
  • Simple Scorecard

Any Audience

Shapes that work no matter who you serve. Swap in your own topic.

  • Cost Comparison Calculator
  • What Type Are You Quiz
  • Weekly Planner
  • Readiness Scorecard
  • Decision Helper
Visual examples of micro-tools

Visual Examples

Not sure what to build yet? Browse a collection of micro tool examples to see what's possible, get inspired, and find a format you can adapt for your own audience.

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