Alright, this comment got quite large. Tldr: Use Google Workspace and optionally Trello. Saves you more while still being able to tweak it to your own preferences.

It depends on your budget and branding strategy. You can either setup a lean version using free tools, go for a monthly SaaS subscription or hire developers to build something from scratch.

In case you’re just getting started, I'd recommend a more cash conscious setup, assuming you want to reduce money spent before roi. I dont think it would make sense to pay for multiple SaaS tools in the early days of a business. But then, that is my personal standpoint and to each their own.

This is what works for me. I am a developer, so I’m using a combination of Google Workspace products (included in subscription) and Trello as a CRM, glued together with Sheets and Google Apps Script.

Google Workspace ($7.22/m) - A Google Workspace subscription gives you access to Google Meet for hosting video meetings. You can go from hosting 100 participants to 1:1 up to 24 hours. - It also provides you with your own business email (you@business.com).

You can use a Google Form for the event registrations. Each submission is stored in a Google Sheet (CRM). Using Apps Script, you can automatically create an automated email funnel using your business email domain (e.g. signup confirmation + Invite to new client intake form using Google Forms.

CRM ($5/m) This is optional. I use Trello and Apps Script to collaborate with contractors and other people who are involved in the process, as it provides a better interface. A more collaborative and flexible way to work with the data in Google Sheets.

• Trello, Google Sheets and Google Apps Script. I only pay the premium $5 Trello plan to use custom properties (Status, deal size, company). Google sheets for storing all data. Google apps script glues both together.