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Is a lost customer really lost?

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Every business loses customers. These are customers who bought from you previously but have not come back to you in the anticipated amount of time. Typical reasons; They just forgot about you. A competitor tempted them away. They no longer need your product/service at the time. The member of staff who purchased left the company. They moved house They died or the business closed etc et...
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Take offline credit card payments using only your phone and Stripe

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Yesterday I was thinking about the upcoming Shout Expo in Lancaster where I will be exhibiting. What I am looking to do is use my book - The Entrepreneurs Marketing System as a tripwire offer and sell it for £5. So how do I collect offline credit card payments? I could ask for cash - a hassle for me and the buyer during a busy exhibition. I could use an Infusionsoft order form and ask t...
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Yesterday I was presenting on joint webinar with Eric from Bonjoro – Three Steps to generating more sales with Keap

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Yesterday I was presenting on a joint webinar with Eric from Bonjoro where I demonstrated the 3 steps to generating more sales from Keap / Infusionsoft. Below is the recording from yesterday's webinar where I demonstrated. Understand the simple way to successfully map out your automation plan with clarity The 6 top campaigns you should run to drive sales Why you s...
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Automate Zoom Webinars with Keap / Infusionsoft using Funnel Bots

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How to automate Zoom Webinars with Keap / Infusionsoft using a Funnel Bots account. (Please note this is for Zoom Webinars not the more common Zoom video calls, to automate those check out this post) So for Zoom Webinars using the FunnelBot - "Zoom Register Bot" it is possible to: 1 Register people for the Zoom webinar using a standard Keap / Infusionsoft web form. 2 Send anyon...
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The X Factor recruitment interview technique from the Entrepreneurs Circle

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Are you an employer fed up with the age-old, traditional, and time inefficient interviewing technique? There surely must be a better way? You know how it goes - you place an advert, get hundreds of responses. Whittle these down to a few. Invite them for an interview. You block out time to interview - some candidates turn up, others don't bother. It's all so time-consuming and a real chor...
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Just been setting up a call centre with turboDial and Keap / Infusionsoft

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I have just been working with a client to set up a call centre using turboDial and Keap / Infusionsoft. turboDial enables you to set up and manage a powerful and sophisticated call centre operation - ideal for a sales office. Imagine being able to have a sales team located either in a single office or each rep working remotely anywhere in the world. And all the data and marketing automation is ...
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Free SHOUT Member offer – The 1 month Automation Challenge

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Are you thinking about marketing automation for your business? Maybe you do not understand how marketing automation could help grow your business? When you systemise and automate your marketing then it not only increases sales but saves you and your team time by organising and automating much of the manual follow-up. To help fellow SHOUT members I have an exclusive free offer for you. ...
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Entrepreneurs Circle Coaching – USA & South America

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Are you based in the USA or South America and interested to learn more about Entrepreneurs Circle Coaching? Over the past 11 years I have helped hundreds of business owners with systemizing and automating their marketing with Keap / Infusionsoft. I am also an Entrepreneurs Circle Certified Coach. I have over 25 years of real-life, "in the trenches" marketing experience with small business ow...
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Free Marketing Critique worth £197

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Claim a free Marketing Critique by Julian Mills of your marketing piece worth £197. To submit your marketing piece please complete the form below. This form entitles you to one full marketing critique for a single marketing piece (advert, sales letter, web page etc). Critiques will normally be completed and returned within 5 days from receipt. It isn’t possible to ‘fast-track’ that time -...
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What the Thryv Takeover of Keap Means for Small Business Owners

The recent acquisition of Keap by Thryv marks a significant shift in the CRM and small business software landscape. For many Keap users, this merger brings up key questions about platform integration, product evolution, and the potential for new tools. In this post, I’ll walk through what this change means and what small business owners should expect. Why the Merger? Thryv, known for its comprehensive business management solutions, has strategically acquired Keap to expand its reach among small businesses looking for robust yet accessible CRM systems. Keap’s user-friendly automation features, coupled with Thryv’s broader suite, means enhanced capabilities for current and future clients. What Changes to Expect For current Keap users, you can expect gradual changes, likely with added features and expanded integrations. Thryv’s emphasis on streamlining business operations suggests more tools to simplify client interactions, appointments, and marketing processes. Is This Good News for Keap Users? Absolutely. Thryv’s resources and support structures will likely bring increased development and security to the platform. While there may be a transition period, the overall integration should enhance Keap’s tools and provide access to new solutions without losing the functionality and simplicity Keap users rely on. Looking Forward Change can be daunting, but this merger could offer significant advantages for small business owners looking for reliable CRM solutions. Thryv’s larger framework could make automation and client engagement even easier to manage, with new possibilities for growth and scalability. For any small business looking to stay on top of client management, this merger might just be the beginning of an era where user needs are met more effectively than ever before. Stay tuned as I continue to follow these developments, keeping you informed about how they impact your CRM strategy.
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Free Google Review Card with NFC and QR code – ReviewBoost-Pro

Do you want to capture more Google Reviews from your customers? Do you interact with your customers face to face? Say in a restaurant, shop, dental practice etc etc? If yes, then a Google Review card makes it super easy to ask for and capture Google reviews from your happy customers. It all starts with a ReviewBoost-Pro NFC / QR code enabled card. Simply tap the card on the customers phone – or scan the QR code and your Google My Business review page pops up immediately. So making it really easy to ask happy customers there and then for a Google Review. Want to give it a try? Get a free card – just pay £2 towards postage and packing. (one card per customer/company)
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Julian launches a new tool to get Google Reviews – ReviewBoost-Pro

Julian has just launched a new tool to make it easy for businesses to ask for and capture Google reviews. It is called ReviewBoost-Pro. It all starts with a NFC / QR code enabled card. Simply tap the card on the customers phone – or scan the QR code and your Google My Business review page pops up immediately. So making it really easy to ask happy customers there and then for a Google Review. For more information please visit ReviewBoost-Pro.com
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How to Migrate from Wix to HighLevel: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you ready to take your business to the next level by transitioning from Wix to HighLevel? This migration guide will help you make the switch smoothly, enabling you to enjoy HighLevel’s advanced marketing automation and CRM capabilities. Step 1: Prepare for the Migration Before diving into the process, take stock of your existing Wix site. Audit your website content, assets, and integrations. Identify which features need to be transferred and ensure you have backups of key data like forms, blog posts, and customer information. Step 2: Set Up HighLevel Start by creating your HighLevel account. Set up your subdomain, customize your funnels, and configure your pipelines. HighLevel’s intuitive interface makes it easy to replicate or improve upon your existing site structure. Step 3: Transfer Content and Assets Manually transfer your website’s critical content, such as service pages, contact forms, and images, into HighLevel’s drag-and-drop page builder. For blogs, use HighLevel’s blog feature to host your posts, optimizing them for performance and SEO. Step 4: Rebuild Forms and Automations HighLevel’s automation tools are more robust than Wix’s, so this is your chance to upgrade. Recreate your forms and workflows in HighLevel’s system, ensuring a seamless experience for your leads and customers. Step 5: Test Before Going Live Thoroughly review your migrated site. Test your forms, automations, and integrations to make sure everything functions as expected. HighLevel’s all-in-one platform means you can consolidate and streamline multiple tools, giving you a competitive edge. Step 6: Launch Your New HighLevel Site Once satisfied, point your domain to HighLevel and go live! Your business will now benefit from enhanced functionality and a platform built for growth. By following this guide, you can ensure a seamless migration from Wix to HighLevel while unlocking the full potential of this powerful platform. For the full detailed migration guide, please visit this link: Wix to HighLevel Migration Guide If you need any further pointers I would be happy to get on a quick discovery call. If you have yet to set up a HighLevel account then I suggest you reach out to MarketerM8. They are a HighLevel agency that can support you during the set up phase. Check out MarketerM8 here.
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Why expensive “Guru” Cookie-Cutter Strategies and Templates Don’t Work for Your Business

You’ve seen them: the gurus in your industry flashing their fancy cars, designer watches, and million-dollar homes. They’ve got the “winning system” and are more than happy to sell you the so-called “secrets” behind their success. But here’s the harsh reality: these cookie-cutter solutions rarely, if ever, work. Take it from my client, John (name changed, but the story is 100% real). John came to me after years of frustration. He was exhausted. He’d followed every step the gurus laid out—buying courses, bought that latest software tools, buying Keap campaign templates, copying HighLevel snapshots. You name it, John had tried it. Every guru promised the same thing: “Just follow this blueprint, and you’ll be making six figures in no time.” (As an aside – as soon as a potential JV partner, affiliate etc says “we will make a fortune together then run a mile – they will never deliver) So John did. He followed every script, every formula. No shortcuts. And guess what happened? Nothing. Each time, it flopped. Over and over again. John wasn’t just disappointed—he was on the verge of giving up. His business wasn’t just stagnant; it was going backward. He was wasting time and burning through money, trying to force-fit his business into someone else’s mould. Here’s the thing: These “winning systems” may have worked for the gurus, but they’re not built for your business, your audience, or your goals. (Often the winning system is the system that sold you on buying the winning system – and that is now what you sell.) Every business is different, and what works for one person often fails for another. Yet, that’s exactly what John had been doing—forcing his unique business into a generic template. And it was costing him more than just money—it was draining his energy, his time, and his sanity. When John came to me, we took a step back. We stopped trying to squeeze his business into a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, we created a personalized plan, tailored to his strengths, his audience, and his vision. Within just a few months, John saw results that completely turned things around. He went from feeling like he was drowning to generating more income in a week than he had in months. That’s what happens when you ditch the cookie-cutter formulas. I’ve spent the last 20 years learning and studying the stratergies and tactics the “gurus” preach—and yes, there’s value in understanding them. But the difference is, I don’t just copy and paste. I apply the right mix of strategies that work for your specific business. If you’re tired of following cookie-cutter formulas that don’t work, I’m here to help. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions—I believe in your solution. Let’s sit down, look at where you are, and create a plan that actually works for you. If you’re ready to stop wasting time on ineffective tactics, I’d love to chat. Let’s schedule a Discovery call and find the right path forward for your business. You can book a Discover Call here.
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Industrial Espionage on the cheap – a nice little growth hack

I was just reading my recent copy of The Circular (Issue 168, page 27) from the Entrepreneur’s Circle and had to chuckle at this smart little growth hack. Nick Jenkins who founded Moonpig.com was telling EC members how he had grown his business from £2.5M to £45M. He was looking to scale and had discounted TV advertising as too expensive. But he noticed one of his competitors was using TV. So in a nutshell by placing a regular order for a greetings card from the competitor and recording the order number he was able to get a good estimate on the number of sales they were doing. (Because most companies accounting systems use a sequential ordering number.) And from this and making informed assumptions he was able to work back that the average cost per customer was £10, which was the magic number. And so this gave him to confidence to throw £50,000 into a TV advert. And the rest as they say is history. This is just one example how over the past 5 years the EC has made me a smarter entrepreneur and positively impacted on my business growth – try for yourself and take a look at The Entrepreneurs Circle, they even do a free trial.
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Is a lost customer really lost?

Take offline credit card payments using only your phone and Stripe

Yesterday I was presenting on joint webinar with Eric from Bonjoro – Three Steps to generating more sales with Keap

Automate Zoom Webinars with Keap / Infusionsoft using Funnel Bots

The X Factor recruitment interview technique from the Entrepreneurs Circle

Just been setting up a call centre with turboDial and Keap / Infusionsoft

Free SHOUT Member offer – The 1 month Automation Challenge

Entrepreneurs Circle Coaching – USA & South America

Free Marketing Critique worth £197

Entrepreneurs Marketing System Infographic

Selling to Serve – James Asford – GoProposal

Have you read ‘They Ask You Answer’ by Marcus Sheridan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Outrageous Multi-Step Marketing Campaigns That Are Outrageously Successful by Bill Glazer

Making Websites Win by Karl Banks & Ben Jesson – founders of Conversion Rate Experts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Have you read “The Ultimate Sales Machine” by Chet Holmes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Review – Duct Tape Marketing by John Jantsch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself by Mike Michalowicz ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jordan Belforts Straight Line Selling methodology applied to Keap / Infusionsoft marketing

Top 10 Marketing Business Books for Entrepreneurs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Work the System’ by Sam Carpenter

Learn why entrepreneurs want me to work with them?

Within a year I enabled Celia to more than double the size of her wedding venue business, take on staff and have free time for holidays!