Best Solopreneur Tools: How Jessie Shipman Uses AI to Scale Fluincy

Running a SaaS company is hard. Running it solo? Even harder.

That’s why I was so excited to talk with Jessie Shipman, founder of Fluincy.ai, about how she’s scaling her SaaS as a solopreneur—without a big team.

Jessie is making AI work for her, using tools to handle everything from product development to lead generation. She’s figured out how to automate the busy work, so she can focus on growing Fluincy AI.

Here’s a breakdown of the AI tools she swears by—and why more solo founders should be paying attention.

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AI Tools for Product Development

Jessie isn’t a developer, but that hasn’t stopped her from shipping product updates.

She uses GitHub Copilot to write and refine code, allowing her to implement changes without relying entirely on engineers. It’s not about replacing developers—it’s about moving faster so when her team has time, they can focus on reviewing and optimizing.

She also uses ChatGPT to assist with product strategy, documentation, and troubleshooting.

AI Tools for Marketing and Content Creation

Jessie has tested a lot of AI marketing tools, but she keeps coming back to ChatGPT.

She uses it to:

• Write LinkedIn posts and blog content
• Help draft grant applications
• Generate messaging for sales and marketing

She also uses Copy.ai for outreach, which automates prospect research and generates personalized messaging.

And, of course, Fluincy.ai plays a key role in helping companies streamline partner engagement and sales conversations, allowing partners to identify high-value opportunities without manual effort.

AI Tools for Lead Generation and Sales

This was one of the most interesting parts of my conversation with Jessie—she’s turned AI into a lead generation engine.

She built a custom GPT that helps potential customers manually do what Fluincy.ai automates. Then, at the end of the process, it asks:

"Was that a pain? Let’s talk about how Fluincy can do this for you automatically."

Instead of pushing a sales pitch, she lets potential customers experience the problem first—then Fluincy becomes the obvious solution.

She also uses Copy.ai for prospect research and LinkedIn automation tools to streamline outreach without spending hours on manual messaging.

AI Tools for Productivity and Operations

When you’re running a SaaS solo, staying organized is critical. Jessie uses:

• Notion AI for project management and note-taking
• Zapier to automate workflows and reduce repetitive tasks
• Trello + AI integrations to prioritize tasks and keep things moving

These tools help her stay focused on high-impact work instead of getting lost in admin tasks.

Lessons from Jessie Shipman on AI for Solopreneurs

Jessie isn’t just using AI for the sake of it—she’s using it to remove work from her plate and scale Fluincy efficiently.

Her best advice for solopreneurs:

• Don’t chase every new AI tool—focus on the ones that actually save time
• AI isn’t a replacement for people, but it can be your first assistant when you’re solo
• If an AI tool is just a fancy skin on OpenAI’s API, why not just use ChatGPT?

Conclusion: AI Is Becoming the Foundation of Solopreneur SaaS

AI isn’t just another tool—it’s becoming the foundation of how SaaS businesses operate.

Jessie Shipman and Fluincy are proof that solopreneurs can scale smarter by baking AI into their workflows from day one. Whether it’s accelerating product development, automating marketing, or driving sales, AI isn’t just a support tool—it’s leverage.

So let me ask you: Do you have an AI strategy for your SaaS?

If not, let’s change that. Book your free AI Strategic Planning Session today and start building a smarter, AI-powered business