ClickFunnels Radio

On this episode, we play the audio from the presentation Dave gave at FHL 2020. During the presentation he covers: Building and scaling a business Customer avatars The importance of business superheros/a likeable character So listen here to the first part of Dave's presentation from this year's Funnel Hacking Live.

On this episode, the guests are Michael Fomkin and Alycia Kaback, founders of VIP Ignite which puts on live networking events for actors, models, musicians. They review how (with the tools they gained from Russell Bruson and ClickFunnels) they took the events and scaled their business to much more than just events. They started taking their customers down their own value ladder; from e-courses, books, plays, coaching, inner circle, etc. If you are interested in learning more about their events, click here.

ClickFunnels One Funnel Away manager, Shane Larson, is the guest on this episode. Shane and Dave review One Funnel Away and how going through a challenge like this, regardless of your background or what stage you are at in your business, can be very impactful to you and your business. To join our next challenge click here: http://onefunnelaway.com/

Jeremy Bennett is the guest on this episode and he teaches entrepreneurs how to get out of their heads, make business decisions with a calm, clear, rational mindset and ultimately thrive in the presence of fear. For help on how to crush your funnel hacking insecurities and reignite your funnel-hacking flame visit: www.funnelego.com.

Rich Schefren, Founder and President of Strategic Profits, is the guest on this episode. In addition to telling some Russell Brunson stories from the past, he dives into the future of internet business and creating demand for your product. If you want to learn more about growth strategies for your business, Rich is hosting a Live Cast Wednesday, February 19th. Csib2020.com and enter in the code ClickFunnels

Rich Schefren, Founder and President of Strategic Profits, is the guest on this episode. In addition to telling some Russell Brunson stories from the past, he dives into the future of internet business and creating demand for your product. If you want to learn more about growth strategies for your business, Rich is hosting a Live Cast Wednesday, February 19th. Csib2020.com and enter in the code ClickFunnels

Garrett Mehrguth, from Directive Consulting, is the guest on this episode. They review the importance of aligning your business with your audience, not just focusing on SEO optimization. When you have focus on your brand (company review site, social media, simple marketing) your SEO ranking will inherently increase.

John Lee Dumas is the guest on this episode of ClickFunnel Radio. John and Dave have a long history of friendship and they discuss affiliate marketing the importance of knowing your customer avatar. When you pay attention to who your ideal customer is, the rest of your business goals will follow suit. Be sure to check out John's Podcast, Entrepreneur on Fire

In the episode, Dave discusses setting goals and meeting those goals. He reflects on all the goals ClickFunnels and so many Funnel Hackers have reached and all the goals that are yet to come.

In this episode, Dave interviews Tom Shipley while on the ClickFunnels coaching cruise. Tom and Dave discuss how success in health, wealth, and happiness can come from "Gut-uity", which is using gut instinct with intuition. There are opportunities and passion that we have and a key is to listen and seek those out.

In this episode, Dave interviews Ayelet Shipley while on the ClickFunnels coaching cruise. Ayelet is newer to the ClickFunnels community and she discusses her mindset change and how she realized that you can use marketing tools to help many and how it can be so much more than marketing, business, and making money.

In this episode, Dave interviews Eileen Wilder while on the ClickFunnels coaching cruise. Eileen Wilder comes from a ministry background and now runs a very successful coaching program. She discusses her concept of the four one day cash machines: Do a webinar and simply say 'let's book a call' Make the "janky video" - 2-3 minute video to ask them to book a call Do a live event - make an offer to those at the event Do a challenge You may not have the answers and the complete business plan mapped out but when you have the passion and the desire to help people all you really need to do is just start.

In this episode, Dave shares his marketing discoveries and what he noticed from visiting the island, Labadee. First, there was 'pre-framing' by welcoming guests as soon as they departed the ship by making them feel safe and happy. Then there were a variety of upselling opportunities such as renting a cabana. And the marketplace was like the ideal 'live' funnel by walking through and having shop owners literally walking them through a value ladder. Whether your customers are live or online you need to be aware of how to connect with them and provide them value.

In this first episode for 2020 and the start of a new decade, Dave is broadcasting from Haiti on the ClickFunnels 2 Comma Club cruise. He reflects back on the last ten years, where he currently is and what he is focusing on becoming in this decade. Dave reviews his goals and in order to obtain them, you need to "remember the why" and go through the journey of transformation.

In this episode, Dave revisits some of his past struggles in business, marketing, and sales and how important it is to just keep pushing forward. Let your own light shine to succeed and realize what you learn along the journey is what gets you to your goals.

Having an Executive Assistant and the value they can bring to your life. Communication is key is to have a great helpful relationship and the rest will fall in line. There is no such thing as over-communication in this role. Trust and professionalism are also big factors in being successful in this role. Help your executive buy back their time.

In this episode, Dave gives a behind the scenes glimpse into a ClickFunnels webinar, some details on what it takes to put a webinar together as a team and how when things don't always go the way we hope they will there still are ways to turn it into a win!

What carols have brought you meaning and hope? Here are some meaningful carols that remind Dave to celebrate blessings: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Little Drummer Boy Let Him In At times that may be harder or when we face struggles it more important to remember all we do have and are thankful for.

There is a simple process with e-commerce and it starts with taking action and continually taking steps towards evolving goals. Every entrepreneur has their own journey but a key to achieving success is to never give up.

Ryan and Dave discuss ways to recognize the individual passion that drives you as a tool to help serve your customers. If you are able to know that you can serve the group of people that is meant to receive it. Once that is found earning money is the byproduct of following your passion.

Dave discusses the importance of customer awareness and knowing what your customer already knows. Your level of customer awareness determines how direct you can be with them and helps decide what offers will serve them best

In this episode, Dave interviews Bryan Dulaney, creator and founder of the Perfect Funnel System and one of the top ClickFunnels award winners. They discuss highs and lows of affiliate marketing, the importance of price anchoring and building relationships in your communities.

Dave's guest today is CoFounder of PayKickstart, Mark Thompson. PayKickstart is an online shopping cart and an affiliate management platform for online businesses. They dive into the importance of a recurring revenue model and how it can provide stability to your business. Another key tool they discuss is to know your customer avatar. By doing so businesses can tailor marketing messages to each customer pool type which can lead to business expansion by upgrading them to better serve their needs.

Author, speaker, coach, Annie Grace, is the guest on this episode of ClickFunnels Radio. She is a ClickFunnels Two Comma Club award winner, a member of ClickFunnels Inner Circle and one of our round table hosts at Funnel Hacking Live 2020. The author of This Naked Mind discusses vulnerability and how it helps connect you to your audience that is a way to serve them. Make sure to get your tickets to Funnel Hacking Live and visit Annie's round table to get some tips and tricks on how to grow your audience and making the most of your opportunities and connections. You want to learn from someone that is still asking all the questions and giving you the answers they have learned along the way.

Alison Prince is the guest on this episode of ClickFunnels Radio. She is a ClickFunnels Two Comma Club award winner, a member of ClickFunnels Inner Circle and one of our round table hosts at Funnel Hacking Live 2020. A mother of four that has created over 4 multi-million-dollar brands and has now taught her children how to grow successful businesses. She discusses the importance of providing something of value to your costumers and 'building your own sandbox'. Make sure first, get your ticket to Funnel Hacking Live and two, visit Alison's round table to get some of Alison tips and tricks on how to run a successful business while putting family first.

In this episode, on Thanksgiving, Dave discusses the importance of being grateful and references hymn Because I Have Been Given Much by Grace Noll Crowell: Because I Have Been Given MuchBecause I have been given much,I too must give;Because of thy great bounty Lord,Each day I live;I shall divide my gifts from theeWith every brother that I seeWho has the need of help from me. Because I have been sheltered, fedBy thy good care;I cannot see another's lack and I not share;My glowing fire, my loaf of bread,My roof's safe shelter overheadThat he too may be comforted. Because I have been blessed bythy great love dear Lord;I'll share thy love againAccording to thy word;I shall give love to those in need,I'll show that love by word and deed;Thus shall my thanks be thanks in deed. Remember how important it is to take time to give gratitude for the things you have, especially in times of hardship. Over time you will see that you become grateful for the struggles because you will realize it has a purpose.

On this episode, Dave discusses time management and that time is the only thing you can't get more of. It's not that you don't have time, its that you aren't managing the time you have. Here are some tools he uses to manage time: Deadlines can actually be helpful in getting things completed Time blocking - set aside time to work on one thing and set a time limit Time study - make a record your day(s) in 30-minute blocks; record your time in the moment Be honest with why time is a problem and identify what matters Find the way you can control your time and what works for you. Figure out what can you take off your plate So listen in to hear Dave's expert advice on how to manage the time you have effectively.

Here is the ex citing conclusion to Dave's interview with Billy Gene. Here are some of the things they talk about: Being a single parent raising a daughter You only have 18 summers with your children (probably even less!) Dreaming is a privilege You mirror the 5 people you spend the most time with Billy Gene is marketing presents: Try Not To Buy This So listen in to hear how Billy feels about growing up black and the struggles it took to become a successful businessman.

On this segment of this special 2 part episode, Dave sits down with Billy Gene at his studio in San Diego to talk about the power of advertising. Here are some of the things they talk about: Billy Gene's evolution from working out of his parents home, to having his own studio If you make as much back on your ads, you basically have no marketing budget Being an entrepreneur actually takes a lot of skill! Starting out is always much harder, and you have to persist to get to the comfortable times If you don't feel super alone, you are on the wrong track The power of storytelling and how it can affect emotions How to learn to be creative (just Google it!) Don't be afraid to change your offer How Tyler Perry used his name to brand his movies So listen in to the first half of Dave's interview with Billy Gene as they discuss marketing strategies that Billy has learned in his 12+ years of "overnight success".

On this episode Dave interviews Caleb O'Dowd about the power that direct mail still has even in the online world we live in today. Here are some of the things they talk about: How Caleb met and started working with Gary Halbert What is the best use of direct mail these days Direct mail still has a really high open rate Whatever you would mail online, you can mail offline What type of call-to-actions Caleb is using and what's working How direct mail can be used as a customer reactivation method How you can use mail to send gifts to your customers So listen in to hear Dave and Caleb explain why you should incorporate offline direct mail into your online business, and some of the ways how you can be very successful doing it.

On this episode Dave talks about the difference between being limited by your challenges and being challenged by your limits. Here are some things he talks about: How much of a challenge it was to move his family to Boise Pushing through his challenges has helped to improve his life Challenging his physical fitness limitations is helping maintain his health How his wife has faced challenges to transform her business goals Enjoy the rewards of pushing through your challenges So listen in to hear Dave explain why you need to challenge your limits so you can break through those barriers and become better.

On this episode Dave gives you his insights on, and lets you listen to an episode of Alex Hormozi's Gym Secrets Podcast. The content may not pertain to your business directly, but the concepts definitely do. Here are some things Alex talks about: How he grew his business so fast How you need to keep stacking/learning new skills to become more valuable Only invest money, if you still have excess income after acquiring a new skill Olympic athletes sometimes only see an increase after learning hundreds of skills Avoid outsourcing in the beginning so you can learn the skills yourself You need less things to make more money, dig deep to out-discipline your competition So listen in to hear Alex Hormozi explain the concept of skill stacking and how it can help you become successful in your business.

On this episode Dave walks you through his 5 step on-boarding process that will help you maximize your customer flow. Here are some things he talks about: Step 1: Find 3 factors that will get them to stick Step 2: Get them on the phone within 24-72 hours Step 3: Get them involved and started working with your product Step 4: The importance of a challenge (give them a quick win) Step 5: Give them the opportunity to consume at a higher level Consumption of your content leads to people sticking with you longer Go to Funnel Hacking Live So listen in to hear Dave tell you how to improve your customer stick rates and improve your ability to change the world!

On this episode Dave interviews Marley Baird who will be a round-table host at the upcoming Funnel Hacking Live event in January 2020. Marley owns a social media agency that has worked with many two comma club award winning entrepreneurs. Here are some things they talk about: How she left her job as a dental hygienist to become a social media expert How social media videos can drive organic traffic to you forever How you can maintain your value ladder even while producing free content How you can create tons of content by re-purposing your videos Why it's so important to go "all in" and pursue your passion and help change the world So listen in to hear Dave and Marley talk about social media tips and tricks, and then come to FHL and chat with Marley at the round-table event!

On this episode Dave talks about different split tests you can do regarding your personal health that will help you in your business life as well. Split testing is the process of trying new or different things to help find out what may work better. Here are some things he talks about: Why you want a "break even funnel" (acquire customer for free!) Never say "finished" in your funnel, say "get your access" instead Split test your energy level Keep track of your sleep patterns Remember that nutrition is important So listen in to hear Dave's advice on how your business life can benefit from keeping track of all the different aspects of your health.

On this episode Dave interviews Jim Edwards who will be a round-table host at the upcoming Funnel Hacking Live event in January 2020. Jim is an expert copywriter, a FHL veteran, and the author of Copywriting Secrets. Here are some things they talk about: Jim's Copywriting Secrets book and how to get a copy How much they love attending the Funnel Hacking Live event Learning incredible content at events just by attending and being nice Why you should have your questions prepared before you waste time Watch the awards and make it a goal to be on stage, earning it yourself next year So listen in to hear Dave and Jim talk about the importance of attending Funnel Hacking Live and really getting the most out of it as possible!

On this episode Dave talks about the nature of problems and how they are actually just huge opportunities for you to solve. If you have a problem that costs you millions of dollars, solving it would not only save you money, but you can sell your solution to others! That is basically the formula behind Clickfunnels. Here are some things he talks about: PlayBigger.com The problem is not the problem, it's your attitude about the problem You should look at problems as an opportunity Why you need to change your "I can't afford it" mentality to "How can I afford it?" How we have had to give up 7 figure business to be able to have enough time to focus on serving our customers So listen in to hear Dave's expert advice on how to change your attitude about your problems into opportunities for your business to grow.

On this episode Dave interviews Justin Guarini about his journey in the entertainment industry and how it helped him transition into being an entrepreneur. Here are some of the things they talk about: Being the product, vs having a product The background and the start of Justin's "Audition Secrets" brand How Clickfunnels helped him find the way to become a "category king" The horrible process of auditioning (both sides of the table) Better questions lead to better answers; better answers lead to better actions Better actions lead to better outcomes/results; better outcomes/results lead to better stories Better stories lead to better beliefs Beliefs don't happen overnight, they are formed from the questions you ask yourself The power of asking for what you want Keep going, keep growing If you have something that can help people, it is your duty to bring it to the world So listen in to hear Dave and Justin chat about asking the right questions that will lead you to the best answers for you business.

On this episode Dave talks about setting the right expectation for your business. You might be struggling to reach a certain goal that is just too high! Here are some things he talks about: • It's good to have big goals, but try to keep them reasonable • It's not your target, it's your timeline that's messed up • Enjoy the journey • Not everyone will have overnight success and that's fine! • There is no reason to get frustrated, just keep working and growing So listen in to hear why you shouldn't be too concerned if you aren't growing as fast as you want.

On this episode Dave interviews Dmitry Dragliev about his process of starting his own SAAS (Software as a Service) company. Dmitry turned down a lucrative career with Google to follow his dream of being an entrepreneur. Here are some of the things they talk about: • The process of being acquired by Google and deciding to walk away • The importance of having good PR • Different tips and strategies of how to drive traffic • How to use 3rd party sites to build credibility for your content • Free and paid ways to use PR to build a following So listen in to hear Dave and Dmitry chat about JustReachOut.io and how it can help you with your business.

Welcome back to Clickfunnels Radio! On this episode Dave talks about some of the "behind the scenes" of what happened leading up to and during the Clickfunnels birthday launch. Here are some things he talks about: Russell's "hook, story, offer" video that caused a viral reaction on social media The problems and crashes that happened during the facebook live With a team as big as Clickfunnels, problems will happen, but the show must go on! So listen in to hear about the crazy story behind the Clickfunnels birthday launch.

On this episode Dave talks about some of the big changes that are going to be happening to the Funnel Hacker Radio podcast. The biggest change being the name going back to Clickfunnels Radio. Here are some things he talks about: The reasons why the name was changed in the first place, and why it's now changing back How the format of personal stories and advice will be mixed with expert "dream 100" interviews How the advertising strategies will change And a real failure story to help you avoid making the same mistakes in your business So listen in to hear how about all the new and exciting changes that are in store for this podcast!

On this episode Dave talks about failure and the people who will point out every time something goes wrong. They don't understand what you are going through, and they are not willing to make the effort that you are to be successful. Here are some things he talks about: People will mock you for trying and failing, but at least you're trying! They say "that won't work" without giving an alternative Imaging if everything worked right in your business; it's worth it to keep trying You're just one funnel away! So listen in to hear how you need to ignore those who mock you for failing, and keep on trying because the rewards will be worth it!

On this episode Dave interviews John Ruhlin about the power of giving gifts. They discuss being radically generous in your business relationships and how giving gifts can possibly generate connections that you didn't even know were possible. Here are some things they talk about: Give gifts based on the value of the relationship you have with that person Follow the correct recipe for a great gift Return on relationship, treating people right can advance your business relationships It's the thoughtful thought that counts… A gift card won't cut it Let your actions speak louder than your words Instead of putting your logo on your gift, personalize it for the individual The "long game" could take decades How to create a "gift plan" So listen in to hear how you can use "Giftology" to enhance your business relationships.

On this episode Dave talks all about the importance of publishing content, specifically a podcast. He has been publishing this podcast for 370 episodes now, and here are some of the things he's learned along the way: The Importance of a good title for each episode How you should ask for subscribers, it is the fastest way to grow How you need to find your own voice, and then document the journey New ideas on how to grow even bigger! So listen in to hear Dave's advice on how and why you should start a podcast and share some of the strategies he's learned over the years publishing his podcast.

On this episode Dave interviews Gabe Schillinger about his journey to success selling his music beats online with Clickfunnels. Here are some things they talk about: How Gabe struggled before he discovered Clickfunnels, but quickly became successful after he started using it. How he was able to restructure the "perfect webinar" to fit his very specific niche Why had to raise the price of his highest membership tier So listen in to hear how it is possible to turn a small niche into a million dollar business.

On this episode Dave talks about his recent experience signing up for the Apple credit card. He noticed some techniques about be process and wants to share with you how it could be important to your relationship with your customers. Here are some things he talks about on this episode: Apple knows their customer avatar well and their products reflect that People care about your packaging; represent yourself with style If you can increase the emotional excitement of their purchase, it strengthens your bond with the customer So listen in to hear how you should present your physical products to your customers to strengthen your bond so they will keep coming back for more!

On this episode Dave shares a funny clip from a video that he likes. It shows how sometimes we might have an obvious problem but rather than address it directly, we try to ignore it and blame something else. Here are some things he talks about: If you know what you're supposed to be doing, but you're not doing it, stop and just do it Read the DotCom Secrets and Expert Secrets books, then take the "30 Day Challenge" Publish something every day for 100 days straight If you get stuck on something, hire a coach So listen in to hear Dave's advice on what steps you need to take to continue on your path to success in your business.

On this episode Dave talks about the importance of taking some time to think about what is the most important thing that you should be doing with your time. Here are some of the things he talks about: How Russell Brunson takes the time to think about the content for his books How Steve Jobs took the time to understand simplification Taking time to ponder scripture so you know what questions to ask God So listen in to hear how you need to break up your busy schedule of constantly working and just take some time to sit and think. Discover the questions that are going to help your business the most.

On this episode Dave talks about some of the lessons he learned while spending an evening with Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and Russell Brunson. Here are some of the things he learned: No matter how big and famous you get, stay humble Dig your well before you are thirsty Provide a massive amount of value without expecting anything in return Go above and beyond Spend your valuable time with "A players" Engage in quality "one-on-one" time with people So listen in to hear some of the awesome advice and lessons that Dave was able to learn from some of the top business leaders in the world.