Tom Snyder

Marketer and Entrepreneur based in Austin, TX

Issue #532 June 6, 2026

About

Tom Snyder is a marketer and entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas.

Since 2017, he has been building and operating tools and media for marketers, such as Marketer Gems, Marketer Tools, and Empanada.

He likes to make music in his spare time — a passion made apparent by his workspace that doubles as a home studio, with guitars on the wall, studio monitors at the ready, and music gear woven seamlessly into his daily setup.

Photos

4 images

Gear

12 items

Computer Macbook Air, 15-in M3 2024 Buy

Mouse Apple Magic Trackpad Buy

Keyboard Apple Magic Keyboard Buy

Monitor HP monitor

Monitor Behringer Truth B1031A 8 inch Powered Studio Monitor Buy

Speakers Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Digital Audio Interface Buy

Accessories Novation Launchpad X Buy

Accessories Moog Subsequent 25 Buy

Accessories M-Audio Oxygen 25 Buy

Accessories Mackie DFX-12 Sound Mixer

Accessories Google Fiber Egg

Accessories Artwork by Kwonny Buy

Software

7 apps

Notion

Claude Pro

Airtable

Logic Pro

Spotify

Cursor

Vercel

Interview

5 questions

› What is the most recent item that you've added to your workspace?

The most recent item is the studio monitor speakers. I decided to transform this space into a more dedicated studio for work and music creation and these became essential.

› What is one change you'd like to make to your current workspace?

A cabinet for cable storage and management – as a musician, I have so many cables. I’m on the hunt for the perfect one cabinet or drawers.

› Walk us through your morning routine—what’s the first thing you do at your desk?

Drink espresso. Turn on the tunes.

› What’s one productivity trick that actually works for you?

I own my own calendar, but I still plan out every hour of my day. Otherwise, I’ll be paralyzed by “too many options” and never make any progress.

› What’s the most underrated app or tool you use every day?

Notion. I use it to manage everything - in life and work. Keep track of my favorite coffee shops, home renovation projects and costs, and as a project management system for work. Even better when hooked up to Claude so I can semantically make changes.