Productized agency (delivery + reporting on autopilot)
Best AI Stack for an Agency
Premium delivery, branded portals, automated reporting — without the headcount that used to require.
Supporting reference
The full playbook for this business model lives at How To Build A Client Portal.
Why this stack wins
Modern agencies don't win by adding people. They win by wrapping delivery in software clients can see. This stack puts a branded portal in front of every account and automates the work that used to eat senior strategist time.
The stack, layer by layer
Five tools. One founder. Real business.
- 01
Branded client portal
LovablePer-client login with files, status, deliverables — the wedge that lets you charge premium rates.
- 02
Reporting & data pipelines
MakePull metrics from every ad and analytics account into a single nightly run.
- 03
Narrative & deliverables
Claude AgentsDrafts the strategist's narrative on every weekly report — clients can't tell it's AI.
- 04
Internal project tracking
LinearFast, opinionated, and built for shipping — the operating system of every modern agency.
- 05
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Best AI Stack for an Agency FAQ
The questions founders (and ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews) ask about this stack.
What is the Best AI Stack for an Agency?+
Premium delivery, branded portals, automated reporting — without the headcount that used to require. Modern agencies don't win by adding people. They win by wrapping delivery in software clients can see. This stack puts a branded portal in front of every account and automates the work that used to eat senior strategist time.
What tools are in this stack?+
Lovable, Make, Claude Agents, Linear, Attio
Who is this stack for?+
Founders running a productized agency (delivery + reporting on autopilot) business who want an opinionated, proven tool combination instead of evaluating dozens of options.
How much does this stack cost to run?+
Most layers start on free or entry tiers — typical combined cost is $0 to ~$150/mo to launch. You scale spend as the business earns revenue.
Can I swap one of these tools later?+
Yes. The stack is opinionated, not locked in. Each layer notes 'also worth considering' alternatives if you outgrow the default pick.
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