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TL;DR: January’s top tools are in, plus learn how to launch a profitable business in under a month, and check out our community of 5,000 strong ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [AppSumo Monthly Newsletter]( Hey there, Sumo-ling! January proved to all of us that, no matter where you are in your career, reinvention is always possible. From Jennifer Coolidge and Ke Huy Quan winning their first Golden Globes to Miley Cyrus nabbing her first #1 debut, the message was clear: pivots, pauses, and redirections are not the end–they’re just the beginning. In that spirit, we’re coming at you with some seriously inspiring content, money-saving tools, and exciting partner updates that’ll get you pumped to make 2023 your year. 🔥 January's hottest tools 🔥 [Lifetime access to Wave.video]( Get all the tools you need to record, edit, and host incredible video content with one platform. Plus, Wave.video makes it a cinch to livestream, so you can deliver content exactly how you want to. [Learn more about Wave.video](. [Lifetime access to Fraud Blocker]( Don't let bots be the boss of your budget. With Fraud Blocker, it’s easy to protect your Google Ads from malicious and accidental clicks and block fraudulent IP addresses in real time. [Learn more about Fraud Blocker](. [Lifetime access to SalesRobot]( Two days left! Boost lead gen and conversions with personalized, automated outreach campaigns. By harnessing AI, SalesRobot makes sure you never have to choose between scaling and customization ever again. [Learn more about SalesRobot](. [Lifetime access to Contentpace]( Using multiple tools to increase organic traffic is so last year. Instead, simplify your strategy with Contentpace, a one-stop-SEO-shop for research, outlining, and optimization. [Learn more about Contentpace](. AppSumo news From “some day” to $1K Ideate, validate, cry, and repeat. That's what starting a business looks like for most people. But we’re making it easier than ever for you to get going with our popular course, [How to Make a $1,000 a Month Business](. Taught by our very own Chief Sumo Noah Kagan, you’ll get a proven, step-by-step guide for turning an idea into the sustainable, money-making biz of your dreams. Best of all, for a limited time, this course is available for a cool $10 (down from $600!). [How to Make a $1,000 a Month Business Course]( The Sauce is sizzlin’ In January, our incredible Plus community, The Sauce, officially broke 5,000 members! And as it’s grown, it has become a vibrant space where Plus members can go to ideate, seek advice, and make connections. To celebrate this milestone, we chatted with a few members to learn exactly [how The Sauce has helped them in their business](. Want to get in on the action? When you [join AppSumo Plus](, you’ll instantly unlock access to this sizzling space (plus more incredible perks)! [Celebrating 5K members of The Sauce]( Catch me if you Canva Just because something is popular, doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the best fit for you. (Looking at you, low-rise jeans…) So while Canva might be the biggest name in design right now, it’s far from your only option. Whether you’re looking for a lighter price tag, specific features, or a more unique UI, we’ve rounded up [15 brilliant Canva alternatives]( so you can find your picture-perfect match. [15 Best Canva Alternatives for Easy Graphic Design in 2023]( Partner news Music to your ears This month, [Filmstro]( launched a free option to download their core library, making it even easier for creators to access amazing, royalty-free music! They’ve also overhauled their UI and UX, and unveiled tons of new features like track auditioning, favoriting, and more. Potion in motion Personalized video outreach is more magical than ever. [Potion]( has rolled out [lots of improvements](, including sped-up voice AI training and video processing, automated custom domain CNAME generation, and user name and profile picture customization (to name a few). More than meetings the eye [CrankWheel]( continues to crank up its features. Now, they offer [web-based audio for virtual conferencing](, webcam, text chat, and file transfer during meetings. Rough and rumble This month, [Rumble Studio]( unveiled its latest batch of upgrades, including [video recording for creators and guests](. They also now feature white-label capabilities thanks to their full CNAME and custom domain update! So, who’s ready to Rumble? Note to self [Laxis]( launched AI-augmented memos to let you automatically generate meeting follow-up content without having to read through tireless transcripts. Meet the team [Meet the team]( Austin, Software Engineer What's your #1 goal for 2023? Be more intentional about how and where I spend my time, what I consume, and what thoughts I give credence to. If you got to design and teach a class, what would it be called? How To Be a Good Airplane Passenger (tl;dr: sit down, shut up). Links we're lovin' Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) brings tech lovers together to celebrate innovation. And this year’s made us feel like Veruca Salt touring Willy Wonka’s factory: we want it all! Whether you’re looking to stay informed, find inspiration, or get a head start on your ‘23 holiday wishlist, discover the [next-level products that are about to change the game](. Trends are powerful marketing tools, but unlike annual events, you can’t plan ahead for them… Or can you? For the past few years, Pinterest has analyzed user data to predict upcoming trends with 80% accuracy. Peruse their [2023 report]( to peek into the future, then start planning what mocktail you’ll serve at your dog’s rave-themed pool party. Being a leader means never letting ‘em see you sweat, right? Wrong. In fact, your mistakes, failures, and imperfections have the power to be your greatest strength. Research shows that leaders who exhibit [“confident vulnerability”]( are more inspiring and lead more effective teams. So go ahead and share your mistakes, slip-ups, and failures–and do it with pride. There are tons of perks to having Gen Z-ers on your team: they’re digital natives, they’ve got fresh perspectives, and they’ll tell you if that TikTok is going to get you canceled. They also approach work differently, and that’s a good thing. In this article from the Harvard Business Review, discover the steps you can take to foster [an environment where every gen, including the Zoomers, can thrive](. And that's a wrap! See y'all next time. ❤️ and 🌮, The AppSumo Team P.S. We have some amazing offers in our store right now! [Click here to check them out](. [View in your browser]( Want to re-evaluate this relationship? 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