JASON FOX MARKETING · BUILD
I Love to
Build Things.
I’ve tried working on bathrooms. I’ve tried working on cars. Building with my hands has never really been my strongest skill.
But ideas? Dreams? Businesses? Systems?
Those are things I can build.
That’s what this part of my world is about. Sharing what I’ve learned, what I’m using, and what I’m still figuring out. Maybe something here helps you build what’s next.
01 / BUILD A BETTER LIFE
What Do You Want Your Days to Look Like?
That’s a question I’m asking myself, too.
For me, success is about how I get to spend my life. Having enough. Enjoying the people around me. Having time to get outside. Building work that leaves room for those things.
I’m paying more attention to return on time, too. Before I build something, I want to ask: What will this require from me? What will I own when the work is finished? Can it keep creating value without needing more of my hours? Those questions help me decide what deserves a place in the business.
Moving from Seattle to Tucson has given me a different place to think about what comes next. I’m taking the experience with me and figuring out which parts I want to keep building.
I share that side of the story in The Next Chapter. What I’m learning, what I’m trying, and the occasional reminder to enjoy the life in front of us.
125 PAGES · 14 SYSTEMS · A PLACE TO START02 / BUILD A BETTER REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
Put a System Around What You’re Building.
Marketing helped me build my real estate career. Systems helped me put the pieces together.
I’ve bought the shiny tools, tried the ideas, and made things more complicated than they needed to be. The 14 Systems grew out of what I actually used to build a team and a real estate business.
The book covers the work, from marketing and follow-up to serving clients. It also makes room for your time, health, and community, because those belong in the plan, too.
Start with the complete book and free Marketing Kit. The kit helps you turn the questions you already answer for clients into useful marketing with ChatGPT.
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03 / BUILD A BETTER WEBSITE
Become the Local Expert People Turn To.
Give your knowledge, your personality, and your business a place to come together.
You know things about your market that a property search can’t explain. Your website can help people find those answers, get to know you, and see how you can help.
I’ve put together a short guided experience to help you think through what your website needs. It shares the questions I’d start with and gives you a useful next step.
If you want someone to build it, Jeff Kind at Built by Kind handles the consultation, scope, quote, and build directly with you.
You hire Built by Kind directly. I may receive a referral fee through our partnership.
04 / BUILD WITH BETTER PRODUCTS
Good Tools Make the Work More Enjoyable.
I like finding things that make work and everyday life a little better. Software, home-office gear, travel essentials, and things I simply enjoy using.
Here’s a rotating look at what works for me. I’ll share the context behind the recommendation, including when a link can earn me a commission or referral reward.
HighLevel
The CRM and automation platform I actually use.
EXPLORE HIGHLEVEL →Affiliate link: I may earn a commission if you purchase or sign up through this link.
Read my HighLevel experience →Starlink
Reliable internet where I could not rely on traditional options.
USE MY REFERRAL LINK →Referral link: I may receive a reward or credit if you use this link. Current eligibility and terms apply.
Read my Lake Tyee experience →Pro-Ject Juke Box E
The turntable that got me listening to records again.
BROWSE PRO-JECT ON AMAZON →Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The linked product or search may include versions different from my setup.
Dyson Supersonic
Expensive. Also ridiculously good.
VIEW ON AMAZON →Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The linked product or search may include versions different from my setup.
goodr sunglasses
Finally, sunglasses that fit my big head.
USE MY REFERRAL LINK →Referral link: I may receive a reward or credit if you use this link. Current eligibility and terms apply.
Semrush
Research and visibility tools I use to make better decisions.
EXPLORE SEMRUSH →Affiliate link: I may earn a commission if you purchase or sign up through this link.
Read how I use Semrush →Gusto
Payroll and people operations that stay straightforward.
USE MY REFERRAL LINK →Referral link: I may receive a reward or credit if you use this link. Current eligibility and terms apply.
Read my Gusto experience →Epson EcoTank
The printer that makes everyday home-office work less annoying.
VIEW ON AMAZON →Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The linked product or search may include versions different from my setup.
beehiiv
JasonFox.me / The Next Chapter newsletter
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Read why I chose beehiiv →HubSpot
JasonFox.me: CRM comparison content
VISIT OFFICIAL SITE →Official site; no tracked link.
Rank Math
TMG WordPress SEO
EXPLORE RANK MATH →Affiliate link: I may earn a commission if you purchase or sign up through this link.
QuickBooks Online
TMG accounting
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Formidable Forms
TMG forms
EXPLORE FORMIDABLE FORMS →Affiliate link: I may earn a commission if you purchase or sign up through this link.
WP Rocket
TMG / WordPress performance
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Read my performance-stack article →Imagify
TMG image optimization
EXPLORE IMAGIFY →Affiliate link: I may earn a commission if you purchase or sign up through this link.
Cloudflare
The DNS, security, and edge layer I use across every website I run.
EXPLORE CLOUDFLARE →Fluent Forms
WordPress forms comparison
VISIT OFFICIAL SITE →Official site; no tracked link.
The SEO Framework
WordPress SEO comparison
VISIT OFFICIAL SITE →Official site; no tracked link.
Tesla
Tucson life, road trips and EV ownership
USE MY REFERRAL LINK →Referral link: I may receive a reward or credit if you use this link. Current eligibility and terms apply.
WeWork
Seattle / Tucson remote-work story
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Stitch Fix
Staying sharp without spending time shopping
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Dixxon Flannel
Personal style
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Vista Clara Coffee
Snohomish coffee; Costa Rica memory; ships to Tucson
VISIT OFFICIAL SITE →Dyson vacuum
Tucson home
VIEW ON AMAZON →Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The linked product or search may include versions different from my setup.
Alexa / Echo / Echo Show
Tucson smart home
VIEW ECHO DOT ON AMAZON →Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These links open the named devices; versions may differ from my setup.
VIEW ECHO SHOW 11 ON AMAZON →VIEW ECHO SHOW 5 ON AMAZON →Ring
Tucson home security; integrates with Alexa
VIEW ON AMAZON →Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The linked product or search may include versions different from my setup.
American Express
Personal travel / business cards
BLUE CASH PREFERRED REFERRAL →Referral link: I may receive a reward or credit if you use this link. Current eligibility and terms apply.
Prime Visa
A card in my current mix for Amazon purchases; terms and rewards can change
USE MY REFERRAL LINK →Referral link: I may receive a reward or credit if you use this link. Current eligibility and terms apply.
LA Fitness
What Works for Me: fitness
USE MY REFERRAL LINK →Referral link: I may receive a reward or credit if you use this link. Current eligibility and terms apply.
U-Pack
The long-distance moving service I used for my Seattle-to-Tucson move.
EXPLORE U-PACK →Built by Kind
I partner with Built by Kind for real estate WordPress websites. I make the introduction; Jeff scopes and builds the site directly with you.
REQUEST AN INTRODUCTION →Referral relationship: I partner with Built by Kind and may benefit financially from introductions. Jeff scopes and builds the site directly with you.
Purple Premier 4 mattress
Our Premier 4 gently holds us without that sinking feeling. We still compare every hotel bed to it after more than five years.
EXPLORE PURPLE →Affiliate link: I may earn a commission if you purchase through this link.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
Let’s Keep Building.
I’m still building my next chapter, too. Each week, I share what I’m learning about marketing, useful technology, business, and making room for life. If that sounds like your kind of conversation, I’d love to have you along.
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