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The $0 Tech Stack Mike Scully Uses to Launch and Sell Digital Products
From Framer to Gumroad, here’s how to go from idea to income without spending a dime
Mark Delaney
August 17, 2025
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✨Hey there, tech stackers! 🚀
What if I told you that you could launch a digital product business with zero spend on software?
That’s exactly what Mike Scully (@Mike_Scully_) is doing—using a $0 tech stack that punches way above its weight.
Whether you're starting your first product, building in public, or growing a niche audience, this is the blueprint for launching fast, lean, and profitably.
Let’s break down the tools 👇
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💻 Mike Scully’s $0 Tech Stack
🖼 Framer – Landing Pages
Build beautiful, responsive landing pages without code. Framer’s free tier is perfect for solo founders validating ideas.
Use it to: Create quick MVP pages and link directly to your Gumroad store or email capture.
📩 Kit – Email Capture
Capture emails, send newsletters, and build lightweight automations—all without a paid plan.
Use it to: Grow an audience from day one and start nurturing potential customers.
🧠 Notion – Content Creation
Draft posts, build content libraries, or even create paid digital products right inside Notion.
Use it to: Organize your content brain, write weekly posts, or offer freebie templates.
Canva is perfect for social posts, thumbnails, and templates
Figma is great for UI mockups or more advanced design workflows
Use them to: Bring your product visuals to life—for social, email, or product previews.
🎯 Lordicon – Free Animated Icons
Animated, customizable SVG icons that elevate the polish of your UI/UX.
Use it to: Add subtle animations to your site or product without custom dev work.
🔍 Remove.bg – Background Removal
Remove image backgrounds instantly. It’s a free and simple way to upgrade your visuals.
Use it to: Clean up profile images, product shots, or any design asset.
💳 Gumroad – Sell Digital Products
The go-to tool for creators to sell everything from eBooks to Notion templates.
Use it to: Launch without spinning up a complex ecommerce backend.
💡 Why It Works
This stack is:
100% free to start
Ridiculously fast to implement
Perfect for digital product entrepreneurs and creator-educators
If your goal is to ship your first product now, this toolset removes every excuse.
🤖 AI Prompt Tip
“You’re launching a $0 SaaS stack for creators. Draft a Framer landing page, ConvertKit welcome sequence, and Gumroad product listing using AI.”
Let AI help you build every piece of your funnel—without writing a single line of code.
📣 Want to be featured?
If you're using a low-cost or $0 tech stack to build your business, we want to highlight your tools. Just reply to this email to share your setup.
Always remember,
Explore broadly
Not just SaaS or tech, but multiple disciplines.
Share ideas selflessly
Be willing to share your knowledge. Keep giving and it will come back to you.
Your stack is not going to save you
You are. So just build.
Go crush it,
Mark
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