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The 6 AI Tools We Use Daily to Drive ROI for Our Clients

Written by Jason Spooner | May 6, 2025 11:30:00 AM

Artificial intelligence has become the backbone of modern marketing. At JARS Digital, we integrate creativity with data-driven automation to achieve one thing for our clients — results. 

For us, AI isn’t just about shiny new tools; it’s about purpose. There’s a million tools out there (with new ones coming online every day). Here are six strategic AI-powered platforms that we use everyday to save time, reduce costs, and maximize ROI for our clients. Whether you're a marketing pro or a business leader curious about how AI can scale your operations, this blog will give you actionable insights into tools that genuinely deliver. 

Tool 1: ChatGPT – For Custom GPTs & Prompt Libraries 

What we use it for: 

  • Strategy brainstorming 
  • Drafting ads, landing pages, and nurture emails 
  • Quickly researching obscure or niche topics 

Why it works: 

ChatGPT has fundamentally changed how fast we can generate ideas and get campaigns to market. By cutting creative development time by up to 70%, we’re able to test more concepts and refine strategies efficiently. Bonus points for personalization—we’ve built custom GPTs trained on individual client brand tones, ensuring everything aligns seamlessly with their voice. 

How it drives ROI: 

  • Dramatically reduces the cycle time for campaign creative. 
  • Enables rapid testing of multiple ad and content variations to find what resonates. 

Tool 2: HeyGen – AI Video Production at Scale 

What we use it for: 

  • Producing spokesperson-style videos in minutes. 
  • Creating personalized outreach videos for prospects. 

Why it works: 

With HeyGen, we upload a script, choose an avatar, and have polished, ready-to-use videos in a snap. The platform makes turning words into video as effortless as crafting a tweet. It’s a game-changer for personalizing cold outreach or repurposing content like blogs into scroll-stopping social media video ads. 

How it drives ROI: 

  • Converts cold leads faster with tailored video intros for under $15/video. 
  • Cuts time spent creating ad-ready video content to almost nothing. 

Tool 3: Jasper AI – Brand-Aware Copywriting 

What we use it for: 

  • Generating on-brand copy for blogs, ads, emails, and product descriptions. 
  • Ideating headlines, taglines, and campaign concepts. 

Why we pair it with ChatGPT: 

While ChatGPT helps with broader creative, Jasper’s edge lies in its “brand memory” and style guardrails. Every piece of content maintains consistency with the client’s tone and message, while speeding up delivery. 

How it drives ROI: 

  • More output means more chances to A/B test copy. 
  • Better-performing headlines and ads lead to increased click-through rates and conversions. 

Tool 4: HubSpot AI – Smarter CRM Automation 

What we use it for: 

  • Automatically generating follow-ups from meeting notes. 
  • Enhancing lead scoring with AI insights on customer behavior. 
  • Managing contact lifecycle stages and transitions seamlessly. 

Why it works: 

HubSpot’s AI tools help streamline the sales funnel, scoring leads more effectively while auto-generating nurture content that perfectly aligns with the prospect’s stage in their buyer’s journey. 

How it drives ROI: 

  • Higher-quality lead nurturing boosts conversion rates significantly. 
  • Automating admin tasks frees up sales teams to focus on closing deals. 

Tool 5: MeetGeek - AI Meeting Recording & Notes 

What we use it for: 

  • Automatically recording client calls, sales calls, and internal meetings
  • Generating instant AI-powered summaries and action items
  • Creating searchable transcripts to revisit key moments

Why it works: 

Most agencies lose time and accuracy to remember what was said, promised, or prioritized in meetings. MeetGeek eliminates that risk for our team. By auto-recording and summarizing every call, we’re able to capture nuance and context that might be missed in rushed notes. It turns every meeting into a productivity asset—and frees our mental energy for higher-leverage work.

How it drives ROI: 

  • Saves 2–3 hours per week on manual note-taking and recap emails
  • Improves client satisfaction by never missing a detail or deliverable
  • Speeds up onboarding and handoffs with easy call documentation

Tool 6: Clay – Automated Lead Sourcing & Personalization 

What we use it for: 

  • Pulling data from platforms like LinkedIn, Google Maps, and social networks. 
  • Auto-personalizing emails with dynamic variables tailored to each lead. 

Why it works: 

Clay revolutionizes cold outreach by enriching data and personalizing outreach at scale. This means higher response rates without hours of manual prospecting. The result? A more efficient and effective pipeline. 

How it drives ROI: 

  • Email reply rates improve 2–3x compared to generic outreach. 
  • Saves countless hours per week on prospecting and data collection. 

Frameworks for AI Success 

Now that we’ve shared our essential tools, here’s how we tie them all together into systems that scale results.

1. The “Create → Automate → Convert” Framework 

  • Create impactful content quickly with tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and HeyGen. 
  • Automate workflows and customer insights via HubSpot. 
  • Convert leads with tailored approaches using Clay. 

2. The “4C System” for Modern Marketing 

  • Capture attention with scroll-worthy content (created using Jasper)
  • Connect with leads through hyper-personalized outreach using Clay and HubSpot workflows. 
  • Convert prospects at a high rate using precision-targeted messaging. 
  • Continue improving via data and AI-powered optimization loops. 

AI Is the Assistant, You’re the Strategist 

Here’s the bottom line: These tools amplify your team’s creativity, speed, and output. But tools alone won’t deliver ROI unless they’re combined with strategy and intent. You still need someone to set the vision. At JARS Digital, we don’t just use AI for the sake of it—we implement purpose-driven systems to solve real business challenges. And the result is data-driven creativity that delivers for our clients. 

Curious if these tools can make an impact in your business? We’ve built custom AI stacks for 15+ clients and can help you do the same. 

Book an AI consultation today and unlock the full potential of intelligent marketing!