If fame is your measure for success, sure.

Cushion took no funding to reach profitability, and is growing at a rate that Jonnie seems to enjoy.

Here's his portfolio site, in case you wonder what no-name unknown companies worked with him before:

http://destroytoday.com/

The name is Cushion.

“Unknown, no-name startup” seems a bit unfair. It looks like Cushion has a solid product & paying customers.

Can you define 'painlessly'? I'd also read your detailed opinion / chart if you think similar results can be achieved with alternatives - especially because OP is being 100% transparent on what & why they need to spend.

A bit harsh. I guess they are very profitable and those tools probably save them money and time.