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Hi again and thank you for tuning into Marketing Automation Made Simple Podcast. This is your host Jovana from Bumperleads.com and I'm on a mission to simplify the world of marketing and automation for small business owners around the world, so they can save time, money and scale their businesses faster. Today I'm excited to close off this season with a company that we've all grown up with. Everyone of us would've used their platform to kickstart our careers in digital marketing or if you're a business owner, who has a website, you would've seen their logo everywhere online and used their platform to automate your first marketing email. My guest today is Adam Anger, who is the Chief Sales Officer and Head of International at Intuit Mailchimp. Mailchimp is a brand that has inspired many of us and it continues to surprise us. With the recent acquisition by Intuit, Mailchimp will be expanding their offering to serve more small and mid-sized business by integrating with Intuit product suite. Think Quickbooks online and Mailchimp deep data integration. Exciting! I've met Adam Anger here in Melbourne, Australia as they are also expanding offices globally and are looking to partner with more savvy digital marketers and help more small businesses thrive. I'm excited to dive into this episode! Let's do this Timestamp: [00:01:22] Adam's Background and The Future of Mailchimp [00:05:27] Email marketing and AI evolution with Intuit Product Suites [00:10:02] Email marketing renaissance [00:15:18] AI-powered customer segmentation [00:16:22] Email marketing and Gen AI [00:20:13] MailChimp's Global Expansion and Partnership program [00:25:43] MailChimp's endless future Intuit Mailchimp Event in London and Sydney is called From Here, To There and you can register here Agencies looking to partner with Intuit Mailchimp? Check out their Partner Program here to learn more Connect with Adam Anger on LinkedIn here Follow Intuit Mailchimp on LinkedIn here to learn more about their roadmap =================================== Technology can be overwhelming, there is just too much choice for business owners to consider. Every week, we'll be sharing how you can identify what technology is a good fit for your business and how to use automation to grow your business. We are on a mission to simplify marketing automation technology so you can feel in control of growing your business. P.S. Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bumperleads 2. Done-With-You Training - Join the Waitlist https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with us privately - https://www.bumperleads.com 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales

Today, it's a solo episode from Jovana sharing some of the marketing automation principles that keep us on the straight and narrow, when it comes to building automations. There are 10 things that we like to keep front and center when creating automations or working with clients. And these are: Work less, convert more Simplicity If you set it and forget it, you will regret it If the work doesn't require creativity, automate it, delegate it or leave it - Naval Ravikant, https://www.air.chat/naval Your consumer is not stupid, they are your wife, Peep Laja, Conversion XL If in doubt, always choose native If you set it and forget it, you will regret it Amplify what's working When things go wrong, go back to the start Test, test, test, and test Bonus: Automate responsibly - Chris Davis from Automation Bridge Do you have any guiding principles you'd like to share? Let me know in the Q&A section of the podcast if you're tuning in from Spotify. Time Stamps [00:00:58] The evolution of technology [00:06:51] Always review automations for success [00:08:17] Embracing creativity in work [00:13:36] Amplify what's working [00:16:04] Automate Responsibly =================================== Technology can be overwhelming, there is just too much choice for business owners to consider. Every week, we'll be sharing how you can identify what technology is a good fit for your business and how to use automation to grow your business. We are on a mission to simplify marketing automation technology so you can feel in control of growing your business. P.S. Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Done-With-You Training - Join the Waitlist https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with us privately - https://www.bumperleads.com 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales

Are you using tags, lists, or custom fields in your CRM? Have you ever wondered which one is better? And how does AI play a role in the CRM and the Marketing Automation space? Today's guest needs no introduction - Chris L. Davis is a great friend of mine who is a host of a popular podcast called ⁠All Systems Go! Podcast⁠. Chris is also the Founder of AutomationBridge.com. In this episode, Chris shares insights on automation, AI and segmentation, catering to agency owners, automation builders, experts, and non-techie business owners alike. Here's what we discuss: [00:02:06] Segmentation explained in layman terms. [00:10:22] What is a successful business segmentation. [00:18:35] Using segmentation to amplify success. [00:22:45] The impact of AI in marketing. [00:25:04] AI in Marketing Automation Industry. [00:30:14] Seth Godin's thoughts on AI [00:34:03] Segmentation in marketing automation. [00:37:15] Tags vs. Fields - which one is better for data gathering Chris L. Davis Bio Chris L. Davis is one of the most highly sought after marketing automation consultant and advisor in the industry. With a unique background in electrical engineering and leadership roles at major startups like Leadpages and ActiveCampaign, Chris has helped numerous startup companies raise a collective of over $157 million in capital. Combining his technical and marketing expertise, he developed a systematic approach to building automated marketing systems inside of businesses to maintain a lean operational footprint while experiencing enterprise level revenue scale. Passionate about empowering marketers, Chris created a membership community that serves as an ever-growing online resource, equipping digital marketers with the tools and techniques they need to automate the marketing of any business effectively. You can follow Chris Davis on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/businesschris/ To view the mentioned resource - click here. =================================== Technology can be overwhelming, there is just too much choice for business owners to consider. Every week, we'll be sharing how you can identify what technology is a good fit for your business and how to use automation to grow your business. We are on a mission to simplify marketing automation technology so you can feel in control of growing your business. P.S. Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Done-With-You Training - Join the Waitlist https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with us privately - https://www.bumperleads.com 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales

Hey, awesome listeners! In this podcast episode, Jovana teams up with Reid Robinson, the AI Product Guru at Zapier, to dive into the magic world of Automation and AI. We are pumped to have Reid spill the beans on how Zapier is making businesses' lives way easier. Reid dives deep into Zapier's powers – it's not just a tool, it's THE tool that can automate anything you dream up. They chat about Reid's journey, his gig as the AI lead product manager at Zapier, and how the platform has evolved into a game-changer. Zapier's origin story pops up, dating back to 2011 when the tech scene looked quite different. Reid spills the deets on Zapier's recent glow-up, adding first-party tools like Tables and Interfaces to level up the automation game. Reid shares the latest in Zapier's AI game with a new slick AI Zap Builder that lets you describe your workflows using simple, everyday language. No more techy headaches! Tune in to learn what the future holds for Automations and AI as Reid shares his thoughts from Zapier's perspective and beyond. Reid will be presenting at the ActiveCampaign's Leap Day Extravaganza Event! He'll be talking about how to use ChatGPT in automations. You definitely wanna be there – it's gonna be a blast! This conversation is like your backstage pass to the evolution of Zapier and the super cool role AI plays in shaping the future of automation. Tune in, it's a wild ride!

Wondering how to spend an extra day in February? "Make time for what matters" This is the inspiration behind ActiveCampaign's Leap Day Extravaganza Event scheduled to run on the 29th of February over 29 hours! On the Leap Day Extravaganza Virtual Event, the aim is to assist small business owners and marketers in saving time and increasing productivity through the use of technology, strategy, and process. It will run for 29 hours on February 29th, starting at 8 a.m. Sydney time and ending at 6 p.m. Los Angeles time. It's been a while since we had an event like this - I hope to see you there! Tune into Spotify Father Time's Leap Day Mixtape Here Timestamp: 00:00:24 - Leap Year: An Extra Day in February00:01:56 - The Quirkiness of Leap Years and Making Time00:03:30 - Utilizing Time Zones for a 29-Hour Event00:09:49 - Rand Fishkin's Chill Work Philosophy00:11:25 - Four-Day Work Week Discussion00:13:49 - Fractional CMOs and Time Management Research00:14:53 - Agency and Client Relationship Dynamics00:17:09 - Finding Work-Life Balance00:23:50 - Music and Time-Themed Spotify Mixtape00:25:15 - Beekeeping and Marketing Here's where you can learn more about this event: https://leapday.activecampaign.com/ #makemoretime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/activecampaign/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activecampaign/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/activecampaign Threads: https://www.threads.net/@activecampaign TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@activecampaign X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/ActiveCampaign YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ActiveCampaign

Welcome back to Marketing Automation Made Simple. In this episode, Milena and Jovana dive into the essential updates and trends for marketing automation in 2024. Major Update Alert: Email service providers like Yahoo and Google are requiring updates to domain protocols, specifically DKIM (Domain Keys Identified Mail) and DMARC (Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance). Action Required: Update your domain settings to ensure emails land in inboxes and not spam folders, protecting your domain reputation. Review and Refresh: It's crucial to revisit how leads are nurtured. Consider the actions they take or don't take before purchasing your products or services. Test Your Purchasing Process: Experience your store as a customer would. Ensure your nurturing emails and reminders are functioning as expected. Regular Check-ups: Go through your automations, like abandoned cart sequences and welcome series, to ensure they're up-to-date and are delivering! Content Authenticity: With AI-generated content on the rise, it's important to humanize your content to stand out. Authenticity is Key: Google's new algorithm prioritizes authentic content, so focus on humanizing your brand across all channels. AI Integration: Embrace AI tools like conversational forms and chatbots to enhance customer service and streamline processes. Voice and Mind Control: Future tech may include voice instructions and even neural links for business operations. As we navigate the fast-paced changes in technology, it's important to stay informed and adapt to new tools and trends. Remember to update your email settings, review customer journeys, check automations, and stay authentic in your marketing efforts. Let's make 2024 a year of growth and innovation in marketing automation!

As of February 2024, if your business sends newsletters on a regular basis, you will need to pay close attention to some big changes happening in the email marketing space.  Google and Yahoo have both announced that they will be implementing stricter measures around email authentication protocols that will require every sender to authenticate their email domain, to ensure safer and less spammy inboxes.  I've met a few businesses recently who: Don't know about these new important email changes Don't think it's a big deal They put it into their “too hard basket” to deal with later I say this is too important to leave for later and should be addressed by every marketer at least 90 days in advance of the planned dates - which is the 1st of February 2024 as announced by Google. No doubt others will follow in lockstep. Although it seems too 'boring' or 'techy' for some marketers to grapple with, neglecting email authentication protocols could cost you in lost revenue, so it's best to start planning now. These changes are positive news for everyone involved - your subscribers will have a cleaner, less spammy inbox and you'll be following email marketing best practices. It's really a win-win. Tune into today's episode to learn how these changes can impact your email open rates and your sales! Extra Resources: Email Deliverability: How To Avoid The Dreaded Spam Folder Klaviyo: How to prepare for Gmail & Yahoo email requirements Google Announcement =================================== Technology can be overwhelming, there is just too much choice for business owners to consider. Every week, we'll be sharing how you can identify what technology is a good fit for your business and how to use automation to grow your business. We are on a mission to simplify marketing automation technology so you can feel in control of growing your business. P.S. Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Done-With-You Training - Join the Waitlist https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with us privately - https://www.bumperleads.com 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales

In this episode of the Marketing Automation Made Simple podcast, Jovana welcomes Shawn Herring, Chief Marketing Officer at airSlate, to discuss a brand new report on marketing automation and AI for small businesses. With over 20 years of experience in leading marketing teams, Shawn shares insights on how small businesses can effectively grow and compete in today's market. Tune in to learn more about the findings in the report run by airSlate that Jovana found 'shocking', and also this episode will showcase the impact of automation and AI on small businesses as experienced by Shawn over his 20 year automation career. [00:02:48] AI automation and human intervention. [00:03:45] Small businesses embracing AI - sharing report findings [00:10:21] Automation and business maturity. [00:11:22] Automating mundane tasks. [00:15:20] AI SWAT team - a great team building initiative [00:19:57] Embracing a four day work week. [00:22:01] Shorter work week and travel. [00:26:39] SMBs with bigger tech stacks. [00:29:45] The power of A/B split testing websites. You can download the SMB report here. =================================== Technology can be overwhelming, there is just too much choice for business owners to consider. Every week, we'll be sharing how you can identify what technology is a good fit for your business and how to use automation to grow your business. We are on a mission to simplify marketing automation technology so you can feel in control of growing your business. P.S. Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Done-With-You Training - Join the Waitlist https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with us privately - https://www.bumperleads.com 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales

In this episode, Jovana is joined by her twin sister and colleague, Milena, to discuss the top questions to ask when designing sales funnels for your business. Whether you're a large or small business, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you create an effective marketing automation strategy. Tune in to learn more about sales funnels and how they play a crucial role in your marketing efforts, especially before you start creating automations. [00:02:07] What is a sales funnel? [00:05:08] The challenge of working with technology [00:09:54] Increasing customer lifetime value [00:13:31] Putting sales funnels together [00:16:10] Calculating return on investment [00:21:49] Building a marketing growth system [00:26:30] Marketing automation made simple calculator [00:29:30] Sales funnels and customer experience =================================== Technology can be overwhelming, there is just too much choice for business owners to consider. Every week, we'll be sharing how you can identify what technology is a good fit for your business and how to use automation to grow your business. We are on a mission to simplify marketing automation technology so you can feel in control of growing your business. P.S. Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Done-With-You Training - Join the Waitlist https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with us privately - https://www.bumperleads.com/grow/ 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales And we mentioned our Marketing automation ROI calculator which you can access here: www.bumperleads.com/quiz

Over the last 3 months, Corey and I have been on a much needed adventure working and travelling through Turkiye and Greece. We packed 1 suitcase, including our laptops and quickly decided on our destination. Within 3 days, we were on the plane to Izmir, Turkiye. During our trip, Corey rediscovered his passion for craft beer. We got talking to a few large craft breweries and bars located in Izmir and Bodrum in Turkiye; and also in Crete and Naxos Islands in Greece. In this episode, I am sharing our travel experience and what we've learnt from speaking to some of these business owners. Every time I travel, I'm reminded how technology helps us stay connected around the world and how quickly countries around the world are adopting it. AI seems to be on top of everyone's mind! I heard Simon Sinek on a podcast recently, share his thoughts on AI and human connections. He used social media influencer analogy. Simon says it's much easier to pick up a phone and record yourself to talk to millions followers, but to try and say the same thing to a friend in person is entirely a different thing. It's harder to talk to one person than to a million people. Simon's view is that AI cannot replace human connection. Our travel has proved that point a thousand times over! Tune into our recent episode here. You can stream directly via Spotify, Apple, Audible and others. Teşekkür ederim Jovana =================================== Technology can be overwhelming, there is just too much choice for business owners to consider. Every week, we'll be sharing how you can identify what technology is a good fit for your business and how to use automation to grow your business. We are on a mission to simplify marketing automation technology so you can feel in control of growing your business. P.S. Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Done-With-You Training - Join the Waitlist https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with us privately - https://www.bumperleads.com/grow/ 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales

In this podcast interview, Jovana is bringing one of her old guests back - Ashleigh Alsadie also known as The Cold Calling Queen! In this episode, we discuss how to purchase cold lists and how to use them in your business. Ashleigh shares insights on the effectiveness of cold lists for lead generation and emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose and criteria when purchasing a list. She reveals her team's proven sales process, which includes crafting a compelling elevator pitch that focuses on the prospect's interests. The discussion continues as Ashleigh explains her sales process for cold leads, covering elements such as asking engaging questions, handling objections, and closing the deal. Ever wondered how to handle Gatekeepers? Tune in to find out! =================================== Technology can be overwhelming, there is just too much choice for business owners to consider. Every week, we'll be sharing how you can identify what technology is a good fit for your business and how to use automation to grow your business. We are on a mission to simplify marketing automation technology so you can feel in control of growing your business. P.S. Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Done-With-You Training - Join the Waitlist https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with us privately - https://www.bumperleads.com/grow/ 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales ACTIVECAMPAIGN VIDEOS ONLY: Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Make ActiveCampaign work for your business. We can teach you how to create a customer journey and implement it in ActiveCampaign so you can save time and money and finally grow sales with ActiveCampaign automations. https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. Are you looking to hire ActiveCampaign expert to help you launch faster? We can help setup your campaigns, automations and integrations for a fixed monthly fee. https://www.bumperleads.com/activecampaign-experts/ 4. Download our automation checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https://www.bumperleads.com/boostsales KLAVIYO EXPERT VIDEOS ONLY Here are 4 ways we can help you grow your business: 1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumperleads/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17912778/ 2. Learn how to create your own automated sales funnels with our help so you can scoop up hidden money in your store and bring back freedom https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/marketing-automation-made-simple-course-waitlist/ 3. Work smart and sell more with your own Klaviyo expert team. Are you looking for a reliable expert to help you manage Klaviyo? We can help setup your campaigns, flows and integrations for a fixed monthly fee. https://www.bumperleads.com/klaviyo-expert/ 4. Download our checklist - 30 Ways to Boost Your Sales and Save Time Using Marketing Automation - https//www.bumperleads.com/boostsales

In this episode of Marketing Automation Made Simple, Milena and Jovana from Bumper Leads talk about how businesses can take advantage of AI to save time and money. They talk about different tools like HubSpot, ActiveCampaign and Notion, and provide prompts that can be used to create personalized content that don't sound like they were generated by AI. They also emphasize the importance of following copywriting frameworks such as the PAS framework they've been using in their own business to write newsletters and email content. Coming up with good copy is hard work - even for the most experienced copywriters. AI can help, but it can also be time consuming to find words to instruct it to give you the right content for your brand. Not everything ChatGPT does, can produce relevant information for your target market. Sometimes it's just words strung into sentences - pulled from the web without any regard for your specific topic of interest. Sometimes you need help with a few ideas on how to ask the right questions in order to get the right content for your email campaign or a blog! And with many software tools now offering AI content creation as part of their default (or upgrade) features, we need to have the ability to instruct these tools to produce content in the right manner. There are now jobs being created called Prompt Engineers and some require technical skills and demand a salary in upwards of $300,000! And you can refer to this episode if you don't want to hire a Prompt Engineer :) We cover so much more so join us! Prompt Checklist - download here. 00:06:30 Leverage AI for efficiency using your CRM and email marketing platform. 00:07:01 Use prompts to create better, more relevant content for your newsletters 00:17:01 Generate content ideas with ChatGPT and other AI empowered email marketing tools 00:23:34 Stand out with empathy 00:24:37 Prompt like a pro! ================================= P.S. Here are 3 ways I can help you to grow your business:  1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today. We share marketing advice regularly here: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠. 2. Done-With-You Training - With our personalized training, you can have your very own Marketing Growth System that attracts customers to your business automatically and helps you sell more products and services. Book a chat on our website at ⁠⁠bumperleads.com⁠⁠ if you're interested in setting up your sales and marketing system in house, with our guidance.  3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with me and my team privately. Our Bumper Blueprint™ clarifies your sales & marketing process so customers buy more products & services from you. If you're a Small to Medium sized business we can help you save time and money by simplifying your sales and marketing systems. We work with you through 1:1 strategy consulting, implementation and online training. All details are on our website ⁠⁠https://www.bumperleads.com⁠⁠.

In this episode, we are going behind the scenes to showcase how we apply segmentation rules in a CRM. There is going to be a lot of geek talk but we've tried our best to simplify the message and make this a fun interview. When done right, segmentation can save your business time in following up or nurturing leads or clients; and in the examples we shared today, segmentation can transform a business. The first example we share is an offline business who has transitioned online to bring buyers, sellers, pilots, brokers, transport segments together and become completely hands-free. Very similar to selling cars online but in this case, they sell light aircraft. Their chosen marketing automation platform is ActiveCampaign CRM and Wordpress - it's a very simple tech stack that requires no-code integrations, to make this process seamless for the client and all of their clients combined! We say goodbye to additional pesky software fees as this business can run off the smell of an oily rag. Our second example is an ecom store that was looking to develop a VIP loyalty program using Klaviyo and Shopify as their chosen marketing automation platform. By using Klaviyo and our know-how, we were able to setup a 3-tier loyalty program that brings in sales every day without the client needing to invest in expensive loyalty program apps that seem to dominate the ecom marketplace. We share what's possible using these 2 platforms and... also what's not possible and how it can affect what you build. This is marketing automation made simple in action. Cheers, Jovana P.S. Here are 3 ways I can help you to grow your business:  1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today. We share marketing advice regularly here: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, Twitter. 2. Done-With-You Training - With our personalized training, you can have your very own Marketing Growth System that attracts customers to your business automatically and helps you sell more products and services. Book a chat on our website at ⁠bumperleads.com⁠ if you're interested in setting up your sales and marketing system in house, with our guidance.  3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with me and my team privately. Our Bumper Blueprint™ clarifies your sales & marketing process so customers buy more products & services from you. If you're a Small to Medium sized business we can help you save time and money by simplifying your sales and marketing systems. We work with you through 1:1 strategy consulting, implementation and online training. All details are on our website ⁠https://www.bumperleads.com⁠.

Learn what segmentation is and how to make it work for your business! There are many marketing topics written about segmentation, but it can be overwhelming to unpack it. Where do you start? This episode is designed to simplify the rules of segmentation and help you, through examples, uncover the best ways to use technology to help you create a more personal customer journey through smart segmentation strategies. Hopefully it will help you get the creative juices flowing! Also we mention the exciting development HubSpot has in store for us using AI! This is a solo episode - just me, myself and AI Cheers, Jovana You can read summarized transcript here: https://bit.ly/3LewqDI P.S. Here are 3 ways I can help you to grow your business:  1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today. We share marketing advice regularly here: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠. 2. Done-With-You Training - With our personalized training, you can have your very own Marketing Growth System that attracts customers to your business automatically and helps you sell more products and services. Book a chat on our website at ⁠⁠bumperleads.com⁠⁠ if you're interested in setting up your sales and marketing system in house, with our guidance.  3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with me and my team privately. Our Bumper Blueprint™ clarifies your sales & marketing process so customers buy more products & services from you. If you're a Small to Medium sized business we can help you save time and money by simplifying your sales and marketing systems. We work with you through 1:1 strategy consulting, implementation and online training. All details are on our website ⁠⁠https://www.bumperleads.com⁠⁠.

You've heard it on the news, but in this episode, Milena and I are sharing our thoughts on the new paradigm shift, of tectonic proportions, that is hitting the technology space and will force all of us to change how we do ‘tech' forever. I'm sure many of you have heard of - ChatGPT and OpenAI? If you're a business owner, you are probably wondering how AI could affect your business. ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize how businesses interact with customers, providing a more natural and conversational experience, similar to how a real person would. In this episode, we'll explore the development of ChatGPT and the various ways it can be used in the business world.  Tune in so you don't get left behind! You can also read it here P.S. Here are 3 ways I can help you to grow your business:  1. Check out our socials for free marketing tips that you can implement in your business today. We share marketing advice regularly here: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠. 2. Done-With-You Training - With our personalized training, you can have your very own Marketing Growth System that attracts customers to your business automatically and helps you sell more products and services. Book a chat on our website at ⁠⁠bumperleads.com⁠⁠ if you're interested in setting up your sales and marketing system in house, with our guidance.  3. The Bumper Blueprint™- Work with me and my team privately. Our Bumper Blueprint™ clarifies your sales & marketing process so customers buy more products & services from you. If you're a Small to Medium sized business we can help you save time and money by simplifying your sales and marketing systems. We work with you through 1:1 strategy consulting, implementation and online training. All details are on our website ⁠⁠https://www.bumperleads.com⁠⁠.

Today I'm talking with Ed Frame who runs Exemplify - helping SaaS and ecommerce businesses retain more customers and turn them into brand advocates. Ed spent a decade helping businesses retain customers and he learnt that many businesses could easily be more profitable if they focused on customer retention. If you have a subscription business, then you'd want to tune into the show as Ed Frame breaks down his exact strategy that he uses to help SaaS businesses retain customers.

If you have a sales funnel, but don't have a simple customer journey map, you may be missing out on 30% of additional revenue in your business. In today's episode, we discuss 3 things business owners can do to plan their customer journeys for their business without hiring expensive consultants so they can work smart and sell more. At first, planning this journey may sound daunting or complicated but it doesn't have to be. Depending on your budget, you can go as deep as you want to by conducting extensive customer research and hiring experts in each stage of the customer journey, to create an exact map of all the steps a customer takes in your business before they make a purchase or call your sales people. But, in the spirit of keeping things simple for busy marketers, in today's episode, we show you how easy it is to create your own customer journey map by focusing on 3 sections of your customer journey. A simple customer journey can help you gain a competitive edge over your competitors - it's true, Jovana shares her own personal experience. Tune in to find out! =================================== To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on ***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter @JovanaTheGreat ***Follow us on LinkedIn ***Course: Marketing Automation Made Simple – Join the waitlist and learn from the pros! *** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast ***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows (I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

I know many online retailers (and physical store owners) are either dreading or relishing the Black Friday event. In this episode, Milena and I discuss what we do for our clients to prepare them for the ultimate event retailers face every year. The reason why it's called Black Friday, according to Britannica, is because this is the time retailers tend to go from "red" to "black", meaning profit. This is the time many can make the same amount of sales as they normally do in 1 whole year. We share ideas that you can implement today, in order to reap the benefits of achieving a successful Black Friday promo event. Some of our clients have literally doubled their annual sales in this 1 day event! The time to start preparing for this is now. Tune in and find out how to have a super successful Black Friday Sale =================================== To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on ***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads ***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads *** Follow me on Twitter @JovanaTheGreat ***Follow us on LinkedIn ***Course: Marketing Automation Made Simple – Join the waitlist and learn from the pros! *** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast ***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows (I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

What questions should you ask when considering a marketing automation software for your business? In today's episode, Jovana is sharing what our clients ask us about their marketing automation platform, and our selection criteria for choosing a platform at Bumper Leads. What are the questions you see in your favourite business group? Whenever you login to Facebook to check your group updates, you will come across a few new subscribers asking the question on which marketing automation platform is better – Tool A or Tool B? Let's call them tools, because they are a tool of trade for many growing businesses. These types of questions are normally flooded by subjective answers, and some can get quiet nasty! Here are the questions that we ask our clients before they sign up to a marketing automation software: What is your sales and marketing objective? Have you got a marketing plan in place? Do you know who your ideal customers are? What sales and marketing tasks are you trying to automate in your business? On which tasks do you spend most of your time? =================================== To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on ***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads ***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads *** Follow me on Twitter @JovanaTheGreat ***Follow us on LinkedIn ***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week – Download here *** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast ***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows (I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

In today's episode, we start the show by framing what marketing automation is and we share examples of what worked (and what hasn't worked!) for our clients. In today's digital world, many of our clients are overwhelm with apps and software. There are hundred's of software businesses to choose from when it comes to marketing automation. Many of our clients are new to marketing automation. Whether you're a brand new business starting out or an established business, we find that you will have the same challenges. In today's show, we break down some challenges by starting with a simple question - what is marketing automation? Is Marketing Automation right for your business? Jovana breaks down a few simple questions you can ask yourself to find out: How can I get a steady flow of new AND qualified leads? How can I get more time in my day? How can I scale and grow my business effortlessly? Let's dive in ---------------------------------- About Jovana Vujnic She is the Founder at www.bumperleads.com and a qualified Marketing Automation consultant who has worked with various different platforms for over 7 years. In her previous life, Jovana worked in Procurement & Supply Chain professions across many industries including FMCG, Construction, IT and Consulting. Although she is familiar with many other marketing automation platforms she believes it is your marketing strategy that determines how effective your marketing automation tool is. This is why she enjoys helping clients execute their marketing strategies using technology. To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on ***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads ***FACEBOOK - Bumper Leads *** Follow me on Twitter @JovanaTheGreat ***Follow us on LinkedIn ***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here *** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast

Our podcast is changing and we're sharing what this means for you, our listeners. As of next week, we'll be publishing under a different name and the artwork will also look different.

80% of prospects will say No, before they say yes!In B2B sales, cold calling seems to work for lead generation but many people fear it, hate it or avoid it.In today's episode, I'm speaking with Ashleigh Alsadie who runs a successful Lead Generation Firm called Promo Donna, and they create high quality B2B sales leads and meetings through cold calling and prequalification of hundreds of companies throughout Australia.And when she is not busy doing this, she runs a sales training business, under her name AshleighAlsadie.com, where she provides coaching and training solutions to assist people in growing their business, and selling themselves and their brand successfully.As an accomplished speaker and entrepreneur, Ashleigh has supported solopreneurs through corporate organisations, helping them to fill their sales pipeline and grow their bottom line.Her training uses tried and tested strategies used by her team, along with NLP tactics and method acting skills to help people to create the ‘sales persona they have always dreamed of playing.Tune in to find out how many times you need to follow up before a lead says Yes! It's not what you think!===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter @JovanaTheGreat***Follow us on LinkedIn***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Should you outsource your digital marketing or keep it in-house?How to have a great partnership with your digital marketing agency?Can marketing fix cash flow issues?These are just some of the questions I'll be covering off today with James Parnwell, who is the founder at The OnlineCo===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow us on LinkedIn***You can also checkout this episode on YouTube here***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Hi guys! I've been thinking about the end of the year, and how 2021 has just flown by.A lot of businesses have been impacted by the pandemic, and I'm sure we're all eager to farewell 2021! I'm sure a lot of businesses are keen to put it behind us - as a mentor of mine once said, Just thank the past and move on.That is why I'm excited to talk to you about Marketing and Branding. I think it's the perfect time to think about this for your business and the two guests I have for you today have spent over 30 years in marketing and advertising - so I'm sure we'll be learning quite a lot.Today I've got Julia Brun who is the Managing Director at The Business Hood - a global strategic brand consultancy and design agency. And Franziska Iseli who is the CoFounder at Basic Bananas and The Business Hood.They are both Swassie's - Swiss AussiesThey are both incredible human beings and they don't hold back in sharing their experience with us.In today's show we discuss:What you can do to be better in marketing your businessWhat's the first thing you need to do in growing your business - is it paid ads? PR? New Website?And why some businesses can grow exponentially and some just remain stagnantLet's tune in!===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow us on LinkedIn***You can also checkout this episode on YouTube here***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Are you happy with your existing website? Is it bringing you sales?In today's episode, one of our long time favourite website designers, Johannah Barton from Confetti Designs shares her tips on high converting website designs that are focused on generating sales.Whether you're an ecommerce store looking to switch platforms (from Shopify to WooCommerce, or Magento) or a small business owner who is looking to renovate their existing website in order to generate sales, then you must tune into today's show.We also discuss why good design matters and how to avoid the most common mistakes we see business owners make when designing their websites.We also discuss the pro's and con's on hiring a website agency or a freelancer to do your website.If you want to build a high converting website design, then you'd want to hear what Johannah has to say!It's time to say goodbye to spammy websites and hello to high converting website designs that Google (and your customers will love).Let's tune in!===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow us on LinkedIn***You can also checkout this episode on YouTube here***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Do you run paid ads? Do you send email marketing campaigns?If so, then you'd be well aware of the Big Tech forcing marketers to rethink their strategies so they don't rely on "third-party" data.In this episode, we discuss the upcoming iOS15 planned upgrades that is going to change how email marketing is tracked; and a soon-to-be introduced removal of Google cookie tracking, these actions will leave many marketers going back to their whiteboards – planning new growth hacks without their data levers from these tech giants.We use this opportunity to say goodbye to spammy emails and creepy tracking cookies - and we start to treat our consumers like they are our wife! (yes, you read this correctly)"It's not enough to know what channels don't drive a sale. It's not good enough to have to wait 30 days to get a report from an agency to understand what actually is driving the best possible performance.” Salesforce Marketing Automation VPThis episode is also published on our blog - https://www.bumperleads.com/email-marketing-automation/future-proof-your-digital-marketing/===================================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow us on LinkedIn***You can also checkout this episode on YouTube here***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week – Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Are you ready to take your brand from invisible to inspirational?Whether you're starting out building your website for the first time or revamping your online presence, in today's episode, we break down why it's important to invest in professional photoshoots.After all, you could just take some pictures yourself.Or use stock photos.Wrong!If you're serious about building an online presence, you need to think about how your media represents your brand.In today's episode, we discuss why every business needs to invest in professional photography, even more so if you're selling physical products!Fi Mims is a professional photographer and an educator who helps entrepreneurs, thought leaders and business owners build a powerful online presence that allows them to attract more customers and build the business of their dreams.If you find yourself in a competitive industry, one of the easiest ways you can differentiate your business, is by having an image of you - because no one can beat that!Fi also share her top tips on how to use your smartphone to capture the best photos like a true professional!Fi doesn't hold back so let's dive in....To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow us on LinkedIn***You can also checkout this episode on YouTube here***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week – Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Do you want to know how to grow your business on Tik Tok?Or one of the 'old school' platforms like Facebook? :pBusinesses, large and small who are seeking to carve out their market share in the revolutionary age of social media have a powerful ally – Kylie Bartlett.The self-driven businesswoman, international public speaker and author of Facebook Friends with Benefits, thrives on sharing her unique take on social media and the strategies required to succeed in the new economy.Kylie Bartlett is better known these days as the ‘Web Celeb', helping start-ups, small businesses and corporates to become ‘web famous' in their industry. Kylie has trained, coached and inspired more than 1,000 businesses globally on how to become socially savvy on the web.She is no stranger to traditional media attention either. She has appeared on numerous Australian television and radio broadcasts including, ‘The Today Show, 9AM Show, 3MP, 2UB', appeared in many Australian newspapers and magazine publications including '‘The Sunday Herald Sun, Dynamic Business Magazine, Australian Banking and Finance Magazine,' to name a few.She is the Founder of Digital Talent GroupFor the past 14 years, Kylie has built a successful thought leadership brand as a published author, social media strategist and international keynote speaker (even hosting her own TV Shows: SME TV and most recently Digi Style TV) on how to become “socially savvy” and the same question from her audiences and clients constantly came up…."Kylie, now you've helped us map out our social media plan, how do we go about implementing it? We don't have the time, skills or resources internally, to do this ourselves. Don't you have any "mini me's" we could hire to do it for us?"And in 2019, that's when Digital Talent Group was born!Enjoy the show!To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow us on LinkedIn***You can also checkout this episode on YouTube here***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week – Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Are you one of the many business owners who are trying to brave the pandemic?Today, Milena and I are interviewing one of our special clients – Nellie Kerrison owner and founder of Relish Mama. Nellie's business of 12 years was negatively impacted by the pandemic which continues to rage on.From being extremely busy, her business was thrown into disarray overnight, when the Australian government enforced a strict lockdown – preventing any businesses from having large gathering and enforcing a social distancing rule.Relish Mama is all about bring people together and hosting events and team building activities, so it was a very difficult thing to accept.Relish Mama is a popular cooking school and an education platform created to educate and inspire others to cook beautiful and nutritious food as well as to connect through food and memorable shared experiences.Understandably, It can really be devastating to not be able to operate your business the way you envisioned it.In today's episode, Nellie shares her personal story of struggle, mental health and financial stress and how her family values of just choose kindness helped her successfully deal with the pain so she could transition online and still support her large, growing community.Nellie has offered a special discount on her books for all the listeners of the show. You can purchase it online here, or if you're located overseas, you can find these books on Amazon. You have to listen to the show to get your discount!You will also learn how to cook if you're a busy business owner!You can follow Nellie on Relish Mama Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (and soon TikTok)Hope you found this episode useful in helping you deal with the pandemic.You can always reach out to us here if you have any specific questions about your business if you need any help in selling your products and services online.===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow us on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow us on LinkedIn***You can also checkout this episode on YouTube here***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week – Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Do you find it hard to hire the best marketing consultants for your business?If you’re looking to increase revenue or sales, this episode is for you. Milena and I explore how to hire the best marketing consultant or an agency to help you grow your business.Here at Bumper Leads, we are a bit unique. We focus on one area of digital marketing called marketing automation. But the field of digital marketing is very vast. So it's very easy to get it wrong.Tune into today's episode to learn how to pick the right marketing consultant for your business.You can also read this episode on our website here.===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads***YOUTUBE Channel*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Good marketing takes time. And just like in sport, good things come to those who are determined and persistent. Athletes don’t become Olympic Gold Medallists overnight. Likewise, short term marketing tactics won’t help you grow bigger faster!In today's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on how to launch new products and services, without wasting time and money on ideas that will never work.Let's get started!You can also read this episode on our website here.===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads***YOUTUBE Channel*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

If you're someone who wants to sell more but you feel stressed and overwhelmed a lot of the time - then tune into our episode today!We are sharing our own unique process on how you can achieve this if you have a smart marketing growth system that works for you not just once, but every time you need to generate sales.A smart marketing growth system will help you:Capture more prospects and convert them into paying customersYou will have a greater understanding around how to nurture your customersYou will be able to simplify and automate your sales and marketing systems to save you time and moneyWe also share our 6 step process on how we help businesses of all shapes and sizes streamline their sales and marketing so they can grow faster. We call this The Bumper Blueprint.We are also comparing 2 different hairdressers that have very different sales process in place, and how this reflects on their customer experience. You will be able to relate to this I'm sure!We also geek out on automation trends that will change businesses forever.Let's get started===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads***YOUTUBE Channel *** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Last year has been very tough for many business owners.So how do you continue to feel inspired to keep going?In today's episode I talk about Stoicisim and how to use the virtues of the ancient Stoics and apply it in business and in your life. It's a quick episode...something the Stoics would be very proud of!In this show I mention Ryan Holiday and his book - The Obstacle is The Way (https://ryanholiday.net/)And the app I'm currently using to help me unwind - https://www.calm.com/ If you get the paid version, you get to hear Ryan's discourse on the great Stoic - Marcus Aurelius. The other book I mention is by Pauline Nguyen called - The Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur. She shares the 7 secrets to becoming fearless, stress free and unshakable in Business and in Life. You can purchase the book as well as the mediations from her website - https://www.paulinenguyen.com.au/ Time to Have Fun! Until my next episode...ciao!

Do you admire brands like Tesla or Virgin?Wouldn't you like to know how to become one?Today, we are talking with Jodie de Vries and Emma Scott from The Brand Brigade - https://thebrandbrigade.com/The Brand Brigade is an education platform designed to empower businesses to build their own 'big' brand, to create the future they imagine. The Brand Brigade helps SME business owners and entrepreneurs grow their brands and achieve their goals by providing flexible online brand and marketing education and mentoring.If you want to be as well known as Tesla and Virgin, then you need to tune into this show and get some knowledge on how to do exactly that.....while you have some free time over the holiday season!The Brand Brigade are empowering businesses everyday to take a strategic approach to brand building. They make accessible the deep expertise, experience and IP (normally reserved for large organisations with big budgets) that SMEs need to succeed.They are also Co-Founders of Tiny Hunter branding agency that specialises in transforming family businesses into remarkable brands.This is one helluva episode!Jodie and Emma have offered a 30% discount for our listeners to their 'self-paced' course that helps you become a Rockstar brand. As part of the course, you will have direct access to Jodie and Emma for any branding advice you need as you work on your brand.Just head on over to https://thebrandbrigade.com/how-to-build-a-rockstarbrand/ and type in the special promo code shared in this episode.===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on***INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Are you thinking of starting fresh in the New Year?Jovana and Milena from Bumper Leads meet again to take us through Part 2 of the rebranding experience that we went through in the last 2 months. It's time to dust off our old brand and start fresh in the new year!In the episode you’ll learn:– How we transition from our old brand to the new brand. We share our old logos with you! – How to find the right graphic designer to help you design social media posts. For some designs, you could even involve your team members!– The types of files you should get from the branding agency, formats, etc don’t forget to ask them for these!And lastly, how you can use your company rebrand to attract new customers!Learn more by visiting our website. Follow us on Instagram @bumperleads and Subscribe on YouTube

I know there's been radio silence from my end, but I'm back!We used this opportunity to review our direction for the business, hence the delay.I've decided to record my chat with Milena, our Automation Specialist, where we talk about rebranding and why we did it, and why businesses need to rebrand during this time of crisis.We've decided to reassess our marketing, sales and product strategy which also included this podcast.I'm glad to say that we will continue to publish with a different structure. So thank you for bearing with me and listening to all my episodes while I was absent - :) Promise, no more radio silence!You can watch our conversation on YouTube here

As business owners, we always need to be quick to pivot; and sometimes it's hard to do this if you don't have all the information available to you (at once) to make the right decisions.On our show today, Jovana is interviewing Anna Siljama from www.annasiljama.com.au - a hypnotherapist who has worked with business owners helping them navigate through the most complex problems they face in their businesses and lives so they can make the right decisions that will stand the test of time.With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted virtually every business on the planet, I thought it would be great to have Anna join us on the show and help us defuse the situation and put our minds at ease.===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn***Checklist: 30 Marketing Automation tasks that save 10+ hours per week - Download here*** Anna's website - Anna Siljama HypnotherapySpecial offer for our listeners - click here to view - 4 Steps to De-Stress*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Most business owners have so much to do and so little time to do it, which is why creating systems within a business is crucial.And at the time of publishing this episode, we are operating in the COVID-19 recession, so systems are more important than ever!By streamlining your operations and creating automated workflows, you’ll have more time to spend working on your business, rather than working on the nitty gritty of daily operations.From streamlining customer acquisition to automatically sending out email newsletters or managing a company’s social media, creating systems can completely transform the way a business is run.Once we sort through this business problem, we then have to think about technology. And this is what Chris L Davis from Automation Bridge, is all about!Chris shares his insights from working with a myriad of business owners. He tells us what the future holds for marketing automation technologies and explains what the difference is between various different CRM's.So if you've been meaning to work on your business during the coronavirus outbreak (which is when this episode is published), then you must tune into the show and get busy systematising.===================================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn*** Does Your Website Pass The 5-Second Test? Download this checklist and find out*** Harvard Business Review as reviewed by ConversionXL blog Article*** Chris's website - Automation BridgeSpecial offer for our listeners - click here to view - Free Online Course *** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Have you ever felt a bit out of whack?Tune into my show to hear how you can turn everything around with our Strengths Coach, Debra Russell.I'm excited to share with you my interview with Debra Russell. She is a Board Certified Coach and author of the book "I Almost Missed My Life...Don't Miss Yours:...Clever title! Is this what millennials call FOMO? (fear of missing out).Debra has spent over 30 years helping leaders "wake up", come alive, and enjoy sharing their unique talents and strengths with the world so they can play to their strengths rather than their weaknesses.Debra also worked closely with the great Tony Robbins as Head Trainer and General Manager of the multi-million dollar training organisation, Robbins Research International, Inc.As well as running her private coaching business, Debra is a Master/Platinum Coach for the Tony Robbins Companies, she's passionate about inspiring a Strengths Movement in which individuals and leaders commit to being Strengths Heroes for themselves and others.Just for our listeners, Debra has put together a short course you can do to identify and use your strengths in the business so you can come alive. Click here to download the course.Debra's favourite quote:"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and go do that because what the world needs is people who have come alive." ~Howard Thurman=====================To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn*** Does Your Website Pass The 5-Second Test? Download this checklist and find out*** Debra Russell website*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review ;) Muchas Gracias!)

Do you feel stuck in your business? Are your struggling to come up with creative concepts or clever strategies to take your business to new heights?This is a sign that it maybe time to stop and review....you may need to consider outsourcing some tasks so you get your freedom back!On the show, I'm talking with Linh Podetti, one of the Co-Founders at Outsourcing Angel - an Australian based offshore recruitment agency that specialises in providing premium Virtual Assistants from the Philippines to companies around the world like Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, Europe and Dubai.They only hire highly skilled, reliable and affordable Virtual Employees who are happy to take on repetitive and mundane tasks in areas of admin, support and marketing.Every month, Outsourcing Angel help over 250 children in rural communities that are living in extreme poverty. Their livelihood projects provide them with food, access to medical assistance and the basic necessities to improve the quality of their life.Linh Podetti is an outsourcing expert, wife, mother and owner of the internationally recognised outsourcing business, Outsourcing Angel.Linh Podetti was born in Vietnam and moved to Australia when she was nine years old. It was a tough childhood growing up as Linh struggled to get along with her strict parents, which led her to running away from home multiple times, becoming pregnant at the age of 19, and raising her baby alone as a single mum for many years. However Linh, did not let adversity get in the way, she fought through her struggles and was able to eventually achieve success in all areas of life from relationship, finance, health and business.Tune into the show to find out how outsourcing can help you fall in love with your business again!******************************************==========To keep in touch with us, you can follow me on**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn*** Does Your Website Pass The 5-Second Test? Download this checklist and find out*** Outsourcing Angel - https://outsourcingangel.com/*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

In this episode, I want to talk about how we go about planning for 2020, and I hope this inspires you to also get started, in putting something in place for the month of December. So that when you greet 2020, you’ll be ready to go and you’re hindsight will be 20/20. Well in this context, it’ll be the end of 2020, right?Tune in to find out what fun framework we use to plan our next 12 months!**********************************==========To keep in touch with us, you can follow me on**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn*** Does Your Website Pass The 5-Second Test? Download this checklist and find out***As mentioned in the episode, if you need inspiration, try using the horoscope - https://www.sunsigns.org/rooster-horoscope-2020/ *** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

I'm excited to be going back to the future with my guest today.His name is Leland Russell and he is well known for his work with GEO Group, helping entrepreneurs, non-profits and Fortune 500 companies with mission critical teams survive in times of rapid change.Leland saw how the world transformed through the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and 2000's. Today, he comes out of retirement to share his thoughts on what the future holds for businesses today.Leland started his career in the music business, became a CEO of a mid-sized company and presented as a keynote speaker on topics of leadership and technology. He co-wrote a book called Winning in Fast Times, which is available to be purchased online.If you've ever been feeling overwhelmed with Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and other technological advancement, and you're wondering how you're going to manage your business in times of rapid change, then you must tune into this episode to learn how Leland Russell helps businesses stay calm in the face of a technological storm.You can follow Leland on Twitter GEO_LeadershipLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lelandrussell/Website: https://geogroup.net/Big Picture Future: https://news.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/tools-and-weapons/Mother of All Demos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6rKUf9DWRI==========To keep in touch with us, you can follow me on**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn*** Does Your Website Pass The 5-Second Test? Download this checklist and find out*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Decide, Believe, Begin, BecomeDo you have the courage to breakthrough?My guest today is Jill McIntyre a Life, Business and Property Coach. I first met Jill at a webinar workshop that we both attended, a number of years ago. Since then, we have supported each other in the growth and development of our respective businesses. I'm so excited to be chatting with Jill. Every time I find myself fearing change, I go to Jill. You can find Jill's contact details on her website:http://www.decidebelievebeginbecome.com/==========To keep in touch with us, you can follow us on**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads*** Follow me on Twitter@JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn*** Does Your Website Pass The 5-Second Test? Download this checklist and find out*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review

Hey guysAfter a mini long pause, I'm back with more content.In today's episode we are talking killer content with a former actor who played a serial killer......If you were a fan of Sensing Murder, you might know what I'm on about.Luke is the Founder of Story League where he helps business owners, of any size, drum up interesting content that generates leads. If you're looking to grow your business, but you think your business is too boring for story telling, then you must tune into this show.As a former journalist, Luke "the Skywalker", uses his talents to tells us EXACTLY how to have fun in our business using story telling. I mean, you could be the next Yoda in your industry, leaving your competitors in the dust.You can reach out to Luke via email directly - luke@storyleague.com.au=====================**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leadshttps://www.facebook.com/bumperleads*** Follow me on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanavujnic/*** Does Your Website Pass The 5-Second Test? Download this checklist and find outhttps://www.bumperleads.com/checklist*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review ;) Muchas Gracias!)

In today's episode, I am excited to chat to Rachel Klaver, who runs Identify Marketing in New Zealand, who has gone through some serious ups and downs; She was basically ready to shut the business down ....until she did this ONE thing that changed it all for her.....without hiring a business coach!Like me, Rachel works with other businesses helping them create their marketing plan and then focuses on implementing automations to help them execute their plans. She is a content machine, and enjoys educating businesses on how to do their own marketing via her online course and MAP IT Workshops across New Zealand - you can check this out here: https://www.rachelklaver.com/You can check out Rachel and her team at https://www.identifymarketing.co.nz/__________________**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads https://www.facebook.com/bumperleads*** Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanavujnic/*** How to save 10+ hours per week using marketing automation https://www.bumperleads.com/save-10-hours-a-week/*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows (I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review ;) Muchas Gracias!)

I'm sharing behind the scenes of Bumper Leads, with an impromptu team meeting/podcast interview.We wanted to share with you how we keep ourselves engaged with various "challenges", such as our video content challenge that we re-branded to "WeTube challenge". The idea is to produce 5 pieces of content over 5 days among us, and whoever reaches their goal the fastest, will need to get a prize.....we haven't figured out this part just yet. We need your help! I want to know how do you guys celebrate wins with your remote team members? Please send a DM on Instagram @bumperleads or Facebook, happy to hear your stories :)We also talk about how we have "automated our lives" and some other things that we like to do just for fun.Tune in to take a sneak peak of our virtual team meeting 'in progress'. Connect with me via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date with the podcast and everything in between.-------**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leadshttps://www.facebook.com/bumperleads*** Follow me on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanavujnic/*** How to save 10+ hours per week using marketing automationhttps://www.bumperleads.com/save-10-hours-a-week/***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast on Apple Podcasts so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review ;) Muchas Gracias!)

Would you climb the Mount Everest all by yourself?My guest today is Tristan Wright from Evolve 2 Grow (https://www.evolvetogrow.com.au/)and he likes to consider himself as your Business Sherpa, helping you reach the top of the mountain, one step at a time.Tune into this episode to learn how a clear vision helps you climb your Mount Everest aka your Business.And why having fun is important when you're feeling down.We also talk about his rocky journey as a business owner.Fun fact: Tristan climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and this was the hardest things he has ever done, physically and mentally. It's kinda like running your own business!He tells us how we can fall in love with our business again by setting clear goals and crystallising the vision, so that we can reach the summit.Tristan helped me in my business when I was burnt out and going through a growth phase, and I'm sure he can help you too, which is why I'm super happy to have him on my show.__________________**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leadshttps://www.facebook.com/bumperleads*** Follow me on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanavujnic/*** How to save 10+ hours per week using marketing automationhttps://www.bumperleads.com/save-10-hours-a-week/*** You can find all episodes here: https://www.bumperleads.com/podcast

Do you find that you're constantly using "busy" as an excuse?My guest today is Shannyn Merlo from Inspired Outcomes consulting (https://www.inspired-outcomes.com/)and she breaks down her wicked morning routine that keeps her on track to achieving her goals whilst also helping others do the same.My key takeaways from this interview are:recording your own affirmations and listening to it every morningwhy gratitude helps us find balance so that we can enjoy our ups and downs as business owners.why being busy isn't making us look good as business ownershow to tackle fear and turn it into an opportunityour biggest barrier to growth is ushow to manage change as a leader of large teamsand why we need organisational values in order to grow a sustainable businessShannyn Merlo is my trusted business coach and really passionate about growing small businesses with large teams, turning them into highly productive and happy organisations!**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leadshttps://www.facebook.com/bumperleads*** Follow me on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanavujnic/*** How to save 10+ hours per week using marketing automationhttps://www.bumperleads.com/save-10-hours-a-week/

While I was travelling, I was reflecting on a few sessions I had with my business coach which I want to share with you on this episode….If you’re not a numbers person, you will love this episode. And if you are a numbers person, you will also love this episode.Here's the URL to the app I was referring to: The app is called Fathom - https://apps.xero.com/au/function/reporting/app/fathom**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leadshttps://www.facebook.com/bumperleads*** Follow me on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanavujnic/*** How to save 10+ hours per week using marketing automationhttps://www.bumperleads.com/save-10-hours-a-week/

Welcome to episode number 4! I made a commitment to myself I will publish an episode every week, so I think I’m on track! I was motivated to record this, because it happens to so many business owners, that it pains me to sit here and not talk about this….I forgot to introduce myself here, but I guess if you don't know who I am, go back to the 1st episode**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leadshttps://www.facebook.com/bumperleads*** Follow me on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanavujnic/*** How to save 10+ hours per week using marketing automationhttps://www.bumperleads.com/save-10-hours-a-week/***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review ;) Muchas Gracias!)

Are you someone who is trying to break bad habits in their business (and life)?In this episode we will talk about typical habits that stop businesses from progressing to the next level.**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leadshttps://www.facebook.com/bumperleads*** Follow me on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/JovanaTheGreat***Follow me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanavujnic/*** How to save 10+ hours per week using marketing automationhttps://www.bumperleads.com/save-10-hours-a-week/ ***SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW my podcast so I can continue delivering awesome shows(I do a happy dance around the house every time I see a 5-star review ;) Muchas Gracias!)