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Julians’ Blog. Topics include Infusionsoft and marketing.

Conservatory sales leads. Do you really need more new conservatory sales leads?

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You have no doubt arrived at this post because you are looking for more conservatory sales leads. But do you really need more new leads? So do the maths stack up? If you double the conservatory sales leads that you generate then you will double your sales and grow your business - That is true. But you will probably more than double the cost of your advertising. (It will probably cost you more t...
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My website visits are up 126% this September

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Last month (Aug 2020) I reported that my web traffic was up 50% on the previous August (link to post). I now see that web visits for Sept 2020 compared to Sept 2019 are up 126% So why is this? So I put this down to two factors. As per in August the I am seeing the benefit of the work I did on my website during the Coronavirus lockdown, while my clients were quiet and not wan...
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How to give creative feedback to an advertising agency – the Entrepreneurs Circle way

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This is so true! Cartoon by Tom Fishburne www.marketoonist.com Most often business owners are subjectively reviewing their marketing and advertising on the basis of "I like that" or "I don't like that". As an Entrepreneurs Circle Coach I have my clients working to a framework by which they review and approve all their new and existing marketing and advertising. You c...
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Use Facebook Ads as part of your Top 100 Strategy

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If you have read the book (which I highly recommend) The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes then you will be familiar with the very powerful strategy - The Top 100 Strategy. Gurus like Russell Brunson have used it to great effect. In a nutshell, you identify your top 100 prospects, influencers or whatever and really focus on winning them over. Chet's original strategy used lumpy direct mail to...
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Tip – Save 50% of your time when viewing videos online with a video speed controller

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Ever had a long rambling (full of puff and fluff) Zoom meeting video to watch - maybe you missed the actual meeting? Or a long training video where you just want the main points? This simple tip can save you 50% (even more) of your time in watching that video. Use a browser extension video speed controller. To learn more check out the short video below. Link: https://youtu.be/0zacFVI...
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Dental treatment lead generation. Do you really need more dental sales leads?

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You have no doubt arrived at this post because you are looking for more dental treatment lead generation for your practice. But do you really need more new dental treatment sales leads? So do the maths stack up? If you double the dental sales leads that you generate then you will double your sales and grow your practice - That is true. But you will probably more than double the cost of your...
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WorldPay is no longer supported as a merchant account with Keap / Infusionsoft

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I have just had an enquiry from an Keap / Infusionsoft client who uses WorldPay to process credit card payments through Keap / Infusionsoft. He has been told by Infusionsot that as of September 2020 Keap / Infusionsoft will no longer be able to process WorldPay payments. So what's the solution. So first I suggested the easily available alternatives like We Pay and Stripe - both are options in t...
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My website visits are up 50% in the past month

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I was just looking at my website traffic to ww.julianmills.co.uk over the month of July 2020. When I compare it to July 2019. I see my Site Entrances are up over 50%!!! So why is this? During the lockdown, while my clients were quiet and not wanting to work on their automation I knuckled down and spent significant amounts of my time working on my website and optimising my pages...
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Slybroadcast – how to use it with Keap / Infusionsoft

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A number of my clients have asked me about Slybroadcast and to investigate how it could be used as part of their sales and marketing process. So what is Slybroadcast? What Slybroadcast does is to automatically drop pre-recorded voicemail messages onto a mobile phone account without the mobile phone ringing. So when would you as a marketer want to do this? Well, when we capture someone's cont...
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EC Coach Tip – Spend time working on your business and not just in your business

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If you are a business owner then you no doubt started in business doing the thing that you love doing. However, to really succeed in business you need to get a regular stream of paying customers. So in addition to being a doer in your business you need to be a marketer - whether you like it or not. And this means putting time aside for marketing and working on your business. As an Entrepreneurs...
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Santa Pause is coming – to HighLevel

Have you ever received marketing emails over the Christmas holidays – it just seems wrong when you get an email on Christmas day asking you to take action today. Know what I mean? Well this is no longer a problem for HighLevel users. At a global account level we can pause workflows and emails from going out over the Christmas holiday time – and they just resume after the holidays, a neat little feature. Here is more detail:- Managing workflows efficiently is crucial for businesses, especially when certain processes need to be temporarily halted during specific periods, such as holidays or maintenance windows. GoHighLevel’s “Pause Workflow” feature offers a streamlined solution to manage these pauses without the need to deactivate or delete entire workflows. Understanding the Pause Workflow Feature The “Pause Workflow” functionality allows administrators to temporarily suspend specific workflows for designated date ranges. This is particularly beneficial for workflows with seasonal actions or those requiring periodic adjustments. By utilizing this feature, businesses can ensure that certain processes are paused and resumed seamlessly, maintaining operational efficiency. How to Implement the Pause Workflow Feature Access Global Workflow Settings: Navigate to the “Global Workflow Settings” within your GoHighLevel dashboard. Set Start and End Dates: Click on the “Start Date and Time” field to select the desired start and end dates and times for the pause period. After making your selections, click the “Confirm” button. Select Workflows to Pause: In the “Select Workflows” field, choose one or multiple published workflows you wish to pause. Note that only published workflows will appear in the dropdown menu. Add Multiple Date Ranges: If you need to pause workflows during multiple periods, click the “Add Date” button to include additional date ranges. You can add up to 15 different date ranges. Enable Annual Pauses: For recurring pauses on the same dates each year, check the “Annually” box for the corresponding date range. This ensures the selected workflows are automatically paused annually on the specified dates. Clone or Delete Date Ranges: To duplicate a date range, click the clone icon next to the desired row. To remove a date range, click the delete icon. Monitor Paused Status: When workflows are paused, their status will be highlighted as “Paused” on the Workflow Landing Page. Access Builder Settings: Within each workflow’s builder settings, a “Pause Workflow” section provides details about the pause schedule. You can also access the “Global Workflow Settings” from this section to make any necessary changes. Important Considerations The maximum allowed duration between the start and end dates for a pause is 15 days. Ensure that a workflow is not included in overlapping date ranges to prevent conflicts. By leveraging GoHighLevel’s “Pause Workflow” feature, businesses can effectively manage their workflows, ensuring that specific processes are paused and resumed as needed without disrupting overall operations. For a detailed walkthrough and additional information, refer to GoHighLevel’s official support documentation.
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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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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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Conservatory sales leads. Do you really need more new conservatory sales leads?

My website visits are up 126% this September

How to give creative feedback to an advertising agency – the Entrepreneurs Circle way

Use Facebook Ads as part of your Top 100 Strategy

Tip – Save 50% of your time when viewing videos online with a video speed controller

Dental treatment lead generation. Do you really need more dental sales leads?

WorldPay is no longer supported as a merchant account with Keap / Infusionsoft

My website visits are up 50% in the past month

Slybroadcast – how to use it with Keap / Infusionsoft

EC Coach Tip – Spend time working on your business and not just in your business

Selling to Serve – James Asford – GoProposal

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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

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