eComFuel How a Non-Programmer Cut $150K in SaaS Fees by Building Custom Software with AI
Mar 14, 2025
Zac Plansky, owner of AT3Tactical.com, shares his inspiring journey of building a custom AI tool for inventory management without any programming background. He reveals how this innovative solution saved him $150K in SaaS fees and streamlined operations. Zac discusses the challenges he faced while developing the tool, the technologies he employed, and the vital community support that helped him succeed. Additionally, he reflects on his personal adventures, balancing family time with the joys of entrepreneurship.
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Return Guest and Amazon Ban
- Zac Plansky, owner of AT3Tactical.com, was previously on the podcast discussing being banned from Amazon.
- He's now back on Amazon, selling a subset of products due to firearm restrictions.
Catalyst for AI Tool
- Zac, driven by rising inventory costs and out-of-stock issues, explored existing inventory management software.
- He found them expensive and complex, prompting him to create his own AI solution.
AI-Powered Inventory Planner
- Zac built an AI-powered inventory planner that integrates with his existing Finale Inventory system.
- The tool provides long-term inventory forecasts, predicts out-of-stock situations, and manages components for manufacturing.