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Maximize Your Tech Stack ROI
Is Your Tech Stack Helping or Hurting Your Growth?
Lindsay Kirsch
February 18, 2025
Hey, it’s Lindsay, and I want to welcome you back to my refreshed 💁♀️ email newsletter. You can expect this in your inbox each week on Tuesday.
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How to Maximize Your Tech Stack
Let’s face it—everyone’s been there. You sign up for a shiny new tool, thinking it’ll revolutionize your operations… only to let it sit unused while paying monthly fees. It's easy to fall into the trap of tool overload. But if you're serious about scaling, it's time to make sure every tool in your tech stack is worth the investment.
Here are five proven ways to get the most out of your tech stack—without wasting money.
1️⃣ Align Your Tools with Business Goals
Each tool you add should support a clear objective. Whether it's improving efficiency, increasing revenue, or boosting customer engagement—ask yourself how each tool contributes to your larger strategy.
2️⃣ Reduce Redundancies
Buying the latest tool for every function is tempting, but duplicating efforts only drains your budget. Look at your stack and identify any overlaps in functionality—could one tool do the job of two?
3️⃣ Track Usage
How often are your team members using each tool? By tracking usage, you can identify underutilized tools that might need to be optimized or eliminated to free up the budget for more impactful solutions.
4️⃣ Audit Your Tech Stack Annually
Set aside time each year for a full audit of your tech stack. Are there any tools that no longer serve your needs? Are there new, more efficient alternatives that could replace outdated solutions? This regular check-in will help you avoid unnecessary spending.
5️⃣ Prioritize Integrations
Tools that work well together are worth their weight in gold. Ensure your tech stack is integrated so data flows seamlessly between platforms. This minimizes manual work, reduces errors, and boosts your overall efficiency.
Technology Expense Justification Form
Here’s a framework I’ve used for years to evaluate whether a tech purchase is truly worth the expense. In my previous company, we completed this before making any purchasing decisions.
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Resources to Help You Optimize Your Tech Stack
What’s Your Tech Stack Looking Like?
Do you have tools that are barely being used, or have you made changes that have helped your bottom line? Hit reply and share your experience with me. I’d love to hear how you’re optimizing your tech stack!
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Next week, we’ll discuss a similar topic: streamlining your processes to ensure your team operates at its full potential. Stay tuned!
Until next time,
Lindsay
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