Built for builders. Priced for everyone.

Your Day 1
starts here.

Affordable software for small businesses.

Day 1 Digital builds real products at real prices — plus free tools and hands-on help when you need more than software. Built for service pros, side hustlers, and entrepreneurs by someone who gets it.

$49.99
Starting monthly price
2 Live
Products serving customers
$0
Free tools, no strings

Whether you're on Day 1 or Day 1,000 — you're in the right place. We're here to help you build something you're proud of.

Our products

Tools that work as hard as you do.

Every product solves a real problem for real people — priced so anyone can access it, powered by AI so it actually saves you time. No contracts, cancel anytime.

BizPro

Business OS for service pros

Live

Scheduling, invoicing, CRM, AI messaging, and reputation management — everything a service business needs in one place.

SchedulingInvoicingCRMAI Messages
$49.99/month

RecoverRX

AI injury recovery coaching

Live

Personalized recovery programs built by AI — from intake through phase progression, with adaptive programming and progress tracking.

Recovery PlansCheck-insProgress Tracking
$59/mo starting at
or try the free Recovery Readiness Score →

In development

Netted

Coming soon

Simple profit tracking for freelancers and side hustlers. Know exactly what you're making after expenses — no finance degree required.

Keystone HQ

In production

Home maintenance intelligence that learns your property and helps you stay ahead of problems before they become emergencies.

Free tools

We give before we ask.

Great tools shouldn't all live behind a paywall. Every one below is genuinely free — because everyone deserves a great Day 1, whether you can pay or not.

TaxLens

AI-powered tax strategy

Free

Stop guessing what you owe. TaxLens gives self-employed folks a personalized tax strategy, deduction checklist, and quarterly payment schedule — powered by AI.

$0forever
Get my tax strategy →

Local Score

Local visibility diagnostic

Free

Find out exactly how visible your business is on Google in 60 seconds. Get your score plus a report you can keep.

$060 seconds
Get my score →

Name Your Business

AI business name generator

Free

Stuck on a name? Answer 3 questions and get 12 unique business name ideas with a reason behind each one.

$02 minutes
Name my business →

Services

Need hands-on help?

Whether you need a custom tool, help automating your workflow, a new website, or just someone to talk strategy with — I'm here. Every engagement starts with a free conversation to figure out what actually makes sense for you.

Free discovery call

A 30-minute conversation to understand your business and figure out what would actually move the needle. No pitch, no pressure — just honest advice from someone who's been in your shoes.

Custom tools & websites

Need a website, a customer portal, an internal tool, or something built just for how your business works? We'll scope it together, build it, and make sure it actually works for you.

Workflow automation

Spending hours on things that could run themselves? We find the bottlenecks in your day-to-day and build systems that handle the repetitive stuff so you can focus on what matters.

Consulting & mentorship

Sometimes you just need someone in your corner. Strategy sessions, technical guidance, or ongoing support as you build and grow — like having a friend who happens to know this stuff.

Every project is different.
We don't do one-size-fits-all pricing. Tell us what you're trying to accomplish and we'll put together something that makes sense for your budget and your goals — no surprises.
See our services →

Our story

Started from scratch.
Building for people
who are too.

Hey, I'm Ben. I started Day 1 Digital as a way to channel my creative and problem-solving side by helping other small businesses and entrepreneurs. It's my mission through Day 1 Digital to connect with, build with, and grow with others who have ideas, passions, and dreams in entrepreneurship.

I'm not building for big companies with big budgets. I'm building for the guy running his plumbing business out of his truck who's still sending invoices over text. The woman who just started a cleaning company and can't afford five different apps to manage it. The veteran figuring out civilian life and launching a side hustle. The kid fresh out of high school or college who has an idea and just needs the right tools to get started. Those are my people.

Before I build anything, I ask one question: would this help someone who's getting started or trying to take their business to the next level? If the answer is yes and I can keep the price honest — it gets built.

"I want to make a great living by helping other people build theirs. That's not a tagline — that's the actual plan. Build good tools, keep them affordable, and maybe show a few people along the way that you don't need anyone's permission to go build something real."

— Ben

BS

Ben Schultz

Founder, Day 1 Digital

ben@day1digital.co

Self-taught
developer & builder
Solo founder
two kids, no excuses
5+ products
designed & shipped
Mission-first
accessible by default

Resources

Learn as you build.

Guides, lessons, and honest insights from the journey of building a software company from scratch — shared so you don't have to figure it all out alone.

Behind the buildComing soon

Why I'm giving away TaxLens for free

The real reason I built a tool and gave it away. What it taught me about trust, and why free might be the smartest business move I've made.

LessonComing soon

What I got wrong in my first 90 days as a founder

Pricing mistakes, marketing channels that went nowhere, and the stuff nobody tells you about launching your first product. Sharing so you can skip the painful parts.

New content every week.

Real lessons from the journey of building Day 1 Digital — the wins, the mistakes, and everything in between. No fluff, no gatekeeping.

Everyone deserves a great Day 1.

Whether you're a side hustler with a weekend idea or a service pro ready to level up — we build for you.

Affordable tools. Free resources. Honest help from someone who's been exactly where you are. No gatekeeping, no enterprise pricing — just good software for real people.

Get in touch

Let's figure out
what you need.

Product questions, project ideas, consulting, or just want to connect — I genuinely enjoy these conversations. No sales pitch, no pressure. Just two people figuring out what makes sense.

I respond to every message within 24 hours — usually faster.

Email
ben@day1digital.co
Products
mybizpro.app · recoverrx.net
Location
Aurora, IL & Remote Nationwide

What to expect

Whether it's a quick product question or a full project conversation, you'll get an honest take on what makes sense for your situation. Think of it like asking a friend who happens to build software for a living.

✉️

Drop me a line

Product questions, project ideas, or just
want to say what's up. I read everything.

ben@day1digital.co

I'll get back to you within 24 hours —
usually way faster than that.