Podcast appearances and mentions of brad martineau

Brad Martineau is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience helping small businesses thrive. Known for his ability to distill complexity into actionable steps, he excels at making challenging concepts easy to understand. As the sixth employee at Infusionsoft, Brad was instrumental in shaping the marketing automation space for small businesses, turning abstract theory into practical, results-driven solutions. Building on that foundation, Brad founded SixthDivision, a company devoted to coaching, training, and providing done-for-you services for business owners navigating the world of marketing automation. Under Brad's leadership, SixthDivision has created a system that seamlessly delivers fully qualified prospects—people who already know who you are, understand your offerings, and are ready to engage. This predictable, repeatable model removes guesswork, stress, and unnecessary friction from the sales process. On the Move Swiftly Podcast, Brad will discuss: Simplifying the Complex: How to break down advanced marketing automation and sales strategies into clear, manageable steps. Predictable Lead Generation: Proven methods for attracting prospects who are primed to do business with you—without endless trial and error. Sales Without the Stress: Insider tactics to create a repeatable, scalable selling system that supports consultants, coaches, speakers, and anyone else who sells person-to-person. https://www.sixthdivision.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmartineau/

How to Build a SmoothScaling™ Business So You Can Maximize Life Profit™ with Brad Martineau   In today's episode of The Profit Answer Man, we're joined by Brad Martineau, the CEO of SixthDivision and Co-Founder of PlusThis, who shares his incredible journey and insights into how entrepreneurs can successfully scale their businesses without sacrificing their lives in the process. With over 70,000 hours spent in the trenches working with businesses at every stage, Brad has refined a step-by-step process for achieving smooth, sustainable growth. Whether you're a six-figure entrepreneur looking to scale up or a business owner wanting to streamline your operations, this episode will provide actionable advice to help you build a business that supports your lifestyle, not consumes it. In this episode, you will learn: Smooth Scaling Strategies: Brad discusses his experience in helping entrepreneurs build businesses that scale smoothly. He shares techniques for getting the results you want from your business without overwhelming yourself with the complexities of technology and growth. The Key to Automation Success: Brad explains how business automation can become a daunting task for many entrepreneurs and provides a clear process for simplifying and organizing automation efforts, so they work for you—not against you. Navigating the Scaling Dip: We talk about the challenging "dip" that many businesses face when growing from mid-six figures to early seven figures. Brad shares how to manage this phase effectively and avoid the common pitfall of massive profit dips. Creating a Life-Changing Business: Brad emphasizes his passion for helping businesses that are on the verge of breaking through into higher revenue but still struggle with growth pains. He talks about his sweet spot—entrepreneurs striving to move from six to seven figures—and the changes that lead to life-changing results. Key Takeaways: Prepare for the Growth Dip: Every business faces a dip in profitability when scaling. However, this doesn't need to be a deep trough. With proper planning and awareness, you can minimize this phase. Don't Over-Build Before You're Ready: Many entrepreneurs mistakenly build infrastructure and hire too quickly, leading to an unnecessary dip. Brad's advice? Build just-in-time rather than too far ahead of the curve. Tech That Works for You: Automation is powerful, but only if it's done correctly. Brad shares how to corral your tech tools to keep them from adding complexity and frustration to your business. About Brad Martineau: Brad Martineau is the CEO of SixthDivision and Co-Founder of PlusThis. He has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business automation. With a personal mission to help business owners create smoother paths to success, Brad and his team have worked with big names like Daymond John's Shark Group, DigitalMarketer, Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership group, and many more. Brad is also a co-founder of several SaaS businesses, including TagGenie and Slottable, and continues to develop tools that help entrepreneurs streamline their operations and reach new levels of success. Outside of business, Brad is a basketball enthusiast, a lover of flat-brimmed hats, and a family man with five kids and a grandchild on the way. He's dedicated to helping entrepreneurs find balance—achieving business success without sacrificing their personal lives. Connect with Brad Martineau: Website: https://smoothscaling.co     Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Check out our website: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Relay Bank (affiliate link) - https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst  Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Profit First Toolkit: click here to sign up Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst

Scaling a business can often feel like you're wearing a shirt that's just a size too small – uncomfortable and restrictive. On this episode of "More Perfect Marketing," Brad Martineau shares his insights into how businesses can grow smoothly and steadily, avoiding the common pitfalls of trying to expand too quickly without the right foundational steps. A lot of entrepreneurs dream of rapid growth, but trying to jump to the finish line can be counterproductive and stressful. Brad brings a refreshing perspective to the discussion, focusing on foundational business principles that ensure growth is sustainable and enjoyable. He provides practical advice on the stages of business growth and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing and perfecting each phase before moving on. Brad's "smooth scaling" framework is a step-by-step guide designed to help businesses grow efficiently. On the episode, he discusses the four main phases of this framework: Prove It, Streamline It, Market It, and Delegate It. Creating a business that not only grows but thrives, requires more than just scaling up operations. Brad emphasizes the significance of making customers happy as the core of any business's foundation and success. Throughout our conversation, Brad's passion for supporting and simplifying the complexities of running a business is evident. With his structured approach and practical advice, he offers actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale without the common growing pains. Links Mentioned: smoothscaling.co/mpm

The Neil Haley Show is a captivating talk show hosted by the charismatic and engaging Neil Haley. The show airs on over 150 stations worldwide, reaching an impressive weekly audience of over 5 million listeners. Haley's infectious energy, insightful interviews, and ability to connect with his audience have earned him a loyal following across the globe. Haley's diverse roster of guests spans a wide range of backgrounds and interests, from renowned authors and celebrities to experts in various fields. Through his engaging conversations, Haley delves into the lives and experiences of his guests, uncovering their unique stories and perspectives. His interviews are not only informative but also entertaining, leaving listeners feeling inspired and motivated.

In this Spotlight Session, we speak with Brad Martineau, co-founder of SixthDivision (marketing agency), PlusThis (Marketing SAAS) and recently Slottable (event and workshop software). We discuss things like:

Brad Martineau is the Co-founder and CEO of SixthDivision, a brand empowering entrepreneurs to build a successful business by providing the tools to get better reporting, visibility, and more clients. With over 14 years of experience building small businesses, his expertise lies in simplifying complex concepts and bridging the gap between theory and execution. As the sixth employee at Infusionsoft, Brad played a pivotal role in creating the marketing automation space for small businesses. In addition, he is also an accomplished basketball and entrepreneur coach passionate about teaching and helping people understand challenging concepts. In this episode… Running a business is no easy task; it requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. The most challenging aspect of running a business is managing multiple tasks simultaneously. From marketing to sales, every aspect of your business demands your attention. So, how can you satisfy your clients while making your team's life easier? Serial entrepreneur Brad Martineau says businesses that leverage tools and software build and deliver a better client journey. However, very few have the expertise to efficiently and effectively implement them in a company. He recommends working with an expert to help you streamline your clients' journeys by automating the process and ensuring your clients receive the best possible experience. It not only enables you to retain customers, but also attracts new ones. On this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Brad Martineau, Co-founder and CEO of SixthDivision, to discuss how companies can launch automatic client journeys. Brad talks about SixthDivision and what it does, entrepreneurship lessons learned from growing a business, SixthDivision's customer success stories, its service evolution, and its business model.

What does it take to build a successful software brand?In this episode, I sit down with Brad Martineau, co-founder and CEO of multiple successful software brands, notably PlusThis, to talk about the key factors that make a successful software brand.He shares some great value bombs on how building a consulting arm first for your software business could supercharge your brand, what Brad recommends you focus on the most when creating a software product, and some of the things he's looking forward to in HighLevel.Tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Get to know Brad Martineau and his works (00:40)Key things that make the difference when building a software brand (01:26)Brad's biggest lesson working as a product manager for a software (03:41)Things to look forward to in HighLevel (05:25)Additional Resources:- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel here- Join our Facebook Group here- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here–HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

So who are the guests?Our first guest is Simon Bowen.An author, speaker, and performance improvement coach, Simon Bowen is a man in demand.  From working with the Government and the military to Fortune 500 Companies and elite sports, Simon has spent the past two decades solving complex issues. Using his flagship model of the Models Method®, the Genius Model®, Simon and the team are responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in direct sales across multiple industries.Our second guest is Brad Martineau.The founder of SixthDivison - A systems company that helps entrepreneurs build world-class client journeys, Brad Martineau is the go-to guy for systems and processes. As an expert in simplifying the most complex puzzles, Brad specializes in bridging the gap between theory and execution.++You can follow Giovanni:Archangel Academy: https://archangel.cc/Giovanni Marsico Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedwithgio/Giovanni Marsico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiftedentrepreneur/Giovanni Marsico LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannimarrsico/#gifted #weareallgifted #changemaker #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #dreams #business #journey #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #motivation #manifestation #growth #mindset #success

This episode of Clinic Gym Radio sees Brad Martineau sit down to discuss automation and why it's essential in service-based industries. Brad is co-founder of SixthDivision, a company that helps businesses level up their automation, so he's an expert on this topic. “If you haven't proven that your business model will work in an Excel […]

It's easy to decide to start a business. But making it stick around is another conversation. A lot of entrepreneurs dive in with rose-coloured glasses and fiery passion. But this is not enough if you want to thrive and survive in your industry. What are the laws and pointers vital to business success? Brad Martineau shares his journey from getting out of his boring job and into the successful businesses he co-founded. He talks about habits for success and using mistakes as lessons to grow your business. Hit that play button and discover what really makes a business successful. About Brad Brad Martineau is the co-founder of PlusThis, a campaign toolkit for marketing automation users, and Sixth Division, a business marketing automation agency. His work helps marketers & entrepreneurs run advanced marketing campaigns and businesses to be more systematic and efficient.   Ensuring Your Business Success Who is Brad Martineau? Brad helps businesses be more systematic and efficient to make more profit and achieve goals better. His first job was being an online admissions counsellor at the University of Phoenix back in 2002. He described it as the “soul-sucking” job that made him know what good jobs are. After two and a half years, he joined his brothers in InfusionSoft and became the company's one-man support team. In his six-year run, he also took part in implementation and product management. He then decided to be a freelance consultant for six months and eventually discovered that working on his own wasn't for him. He started a membership site that gradually fizzled but led him to his current business partner. It was first a recruitment for marketing automation for enterprise companies. Three weeks in, the two started Sixth Division. A Rough Start During the first six months, Brad and his partner weren't making money for themselves. The early years had a lot of bad decisions, too. A lot of people get caught up with making mistakes when starting. It's okay if things don't go your way. Mistakes will hurt, but you need to keep moving forward. Brad and his partner went to Infusion Con with a sponsorship where they would have time to sell their business. At the time, they just signed a three-year lease and Brad has no money in the bank. Fortunately, they sold that night and even made seven figures at the end of that month. Business Success: Making Growth Happen Despite getting seven figures, everything was pure hell. Clients were pouring in, and there was so much work to do. The work now is so much smoother than before. They didn't have the well-defined system they have today. They sponsored more events to put their company's name out there. The smaller team back then did the work from all departments. What Happens After When planning for 2013, Brad's team thought the goal is to double because that's what they're “supposed to do.”  But they realized they should only focus on the team's satisfaction. So, their major move was to cut their schedule in half. They also wanted to establish an outstanding team. That year, Brad and his partner stepped out of doing services work and finally focused on their expertise. Getting Things Done The biggest enemy of accomplishing anything great is the time spent in trying to decide how you're going to do it. Just pick something and go with it. You will eventually discover whether or not you're doing the right thing. Half-assed, poorly implemented, but completed action is better than no action. The unfinished or unmade decisions in your mind affect everything you do.  Decisions aren't permanent. You need enough information to make a decision. Building Business Success with Patience There are some shortcuts and quick wins, but slow growth will always be your core foundation. If you want to build something that will stick around, you should have a core that will grow slowly. Neglecting your foundation will only make something that's temporary. What Holds You Back Fear is one of the biggest things that hold us back. People shy away from things they don't understand. But when you dive into them, they're straightforward. Attack the scariest things, and you'll make massive progress. Six Laws of Small Business Success Always wear glasses. Be clear on what you're trying to do in the first place. You're not the plumber. You don't have to do everything by yourself. Let go of other tasks. You're not a snake. Create a plan and attack things one at a time. You cannot implement a strategy. Turn your ideas into an actual plan. Don't start as ninjas. Know what successful people were doing when they were at your level.  The map appears when the car is in motion. You're never going to have enough information to finish anything vital before you start it. Every Business is Different and the Same No matter how unique your niche is, every business will experience the same problems. Businesses are similar in their structures and foundations. There's no templated system. Diving into businesses is explicitly done. The only true differentiation you have is the experience you create for your prospects and customers. Diving into Businesses: The Sixth Vision Way Identify your small business playbook: marketing, sales, finance, fulfillment, and internal. Start with what's going to have the most significant impact. Consider three things: What drives more revenue, which will be more efficient, and what will give you peace of mind. What's usually talked about is creating a vision for your company, identifying your purpose, creating a culture around what you're building, and how to hire people. Know what is the next most important thing and focus there. Habits for Success Rich people spend money to save time. Poor people spend time to save money. Stay disciplined to what you're trying to do. It's a painful process to figure out. Know what you're trying to accomplish. Nothing's real until it's on your calendar. You're not allowed to commit to anything unless you have time on your schedule to do it. Do not overcommit. Do one thing and nail it. Finish it. Then, move on to the next one.   Connect with Brad on his social media accounts (@bradmartineau) or reach him through email (brad@sixthdivision.com).   P.S. Do you already have a successful business, meaning you're up, running, and paying your bills with some profit left over? Are you interested in growing your business, automating/streamlining things, and staying one step ahead of your competition? Do you want to achieve your goals, get more things done in less time, and double your sales? 

We might not have flying cars (yet), but technology has certainly brought us some serious marketing power. In this episode, CEO of Sixth Division Brad Martinaeu explains how he's automated his marketing to ensure higher returns and how he's taken that automation to the next level by having it even help him handle leads, prospects, and clients. Listen to learn the book Brad believes every business owner should read, the 2 core values of a great business, and how to bridge the gap between theory and execution. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE WP Engine Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero To One Million In No Time Flat by Michael Masterson Steve Jobs' Vision of the World Work with Sixth Division Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The DigitalMarketer Podcast? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Apple Podcasts not your thing? Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or at DigitalMarketer.com.Mentioned in this episode:Generate Leads on Instagram via AutomationLearn how to make money with automated bots even if you don't have a business or product! Visit https://botwebinar.com[Free Download] DigitalMarketer's Canva Holiday Promo PackGrab These 195 Ready-To-Use Canva Templates For 5 Upcoming Holiday Promotions!Holiday Promo Pack

We might not have flying cars (yet), but technology has certainly brought us some serious marketing power. In this episode, CEO of Sixth Division Brad Martinaeu explains how he’s automated his marketing to ensure higher returns and how he’s taken that automation to the next level by having it even help him handle leads, prospects, and clients. Listen to learn the book Brad believes every business owner should read, the 2 core values of a great business, and how to bridge the gap between theory and execution. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE WP Engine Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero To One Million In No Time Flat by Michael Masterson Steve Jobs’ Vision of the World Work with Sixth Division Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The DigitalMarketer Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Apple Podcasts not your thing? Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or at DigitalMarketer.com.

Does it feel like no matter how hard you work, you just keep running around in circles? Are you ignoring all the signs that your agency's crying out for help? When you get to a point where it seems like your agency is out of your control, often, the best solution is a simple change of perspective. In today's episode, we'll cover: 3 signs your agency needs more attention. 2 steps get a stalled agency back on track. Do you have your priorities all wrong? Today I sat down for an engaging chat with Brad Martineau, repeat podcast guest and owner of Sixth Division, a digital marketing agency. Like so many of us, Brad saw success early on but quickly stalled out. He's here to talk about why he found himself in this position and how he scaled back to scale up. 3 Signs Your Agency Needs More Attention As agency owners, we have a tendency to set our sights high. We go into the business with a lofty goal in mind and won't stop until we get there. When this happens, it's easy to gloss over (or even purposely ignore) signs you're in trouble. Brad says to ask yourself these 3 questions to find out when your agency needs your attention: Is your team excited? One of the first signs something is wrong is team morale. Brad says there's a difference between a disappointed employed and a disgruntled employee. If your team's unhappy or constantly overworked, it's time to slow down. Are your clients pumped? Your clients should be excited about your work and see the value your agency delivers. If your client response is lackluster or worse, you're losing clients, do something now. Is revenue shrinking? A sure-fire sign you need to make a change is less money coming in. If you're not as profitable as you once were, you're either spending too much or you're losing clients. 2 Steps to Get a Stalled Agency Back on Track Brad says he spent 1.5 years ignoring all the signs something was wrong. If you're not careful, success will tell you you can do no wrong. But ignoring the problem can cause a lot of unnecessary pain and anxiety, as Brad will attest. So what can you do to get your agency back on track? Acknowledge the problem. This one's hard. As humans, we'd rather ignore a problem than confront it. Pay attention to the signs and get good at recognizing problems from the beginning. The longer you wait, the harder it is to fix. Set aside your ego. Brad says this meant coming to terms with the fact he might not be a $3 million agency. Put aside your preconceptions of how it should be and focus on the fix. For Brad, when he finally faced the issue head-on he was able to cut over $100,000 from his monthly budget. Do You Have Your Priorities All Wrong? How do you create goals for your agency? For most of us, it's easy to set monetary or other tangible goals. And for the longest time, I was just like everyone else. My goals were always revenue, projects, time, in that order. There's this bad mindset we get in where we tell ourselves, if I just make this amount of money, my family will be happy, and then I'll have everything I want. But in the end, that goal just keeps getting bigger and bigger and you never catch up. If you really want to grow, you have to flip the switch. Brad says we need to get away from focusing on monetary profit and prioritize time and emotional profit. When you do this, you'll find you're happier and more fulfilled. And bonus, when you slow down, you free up your headspace to be more creative, which ironically may help increase profits after all. Don't get too consumed with that bottom line that you forget to enjoy the ride. When you slow down and focus on what's important, then you'll truly be able to enjoy your success. Looking for a Payroll and HR Solution for your Agency? Payroll and benefits are hard. Especially when you’re a small business. Gusto is making payroll, benefits and HR easy for small businesses. You no longer have to be a big company to get great technology, great benefits and great service to take care of your team. For a limited time, Gusto is offering a deal to Smart Agency Master Class listeners. Check out Gusto.com/agency for 3-months FREE once you run your first payroll with them.

The process of growing up is something Calvin is extremely passionate about. In this episode, Calvin Correli gets the chance to interview Brad Martineau - 'Chief Baller' and founder of SixthDivison. Brad is married with five kids, loves playing basketball and is pretty into the whole entrepreneur thing. Brad is also passionate about growing as leaders and one subject that Calvin and Brad dive deeper into is parenting. A lack of good parenting is contributing to a large majority of the problems we are facing in the world today. Brad also talks about how he was chasing all of these things that he thought would make him happy and it didn't. On this pursuit, he realized what his true purpose is - serving others. Listen to this episode to find out more about his inspiring journey. CONNECT ON SOCIAL ⇢ facebook.com/thecalvincorreli ⇢ instagram.com/calvincorreli ⇢ twitter.com/calvincorreli --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calvincorreli/message

“No decisions are permanent. It’s okay to be wrong.” Brad Martineau is the co-founder and CEO of Sixth Division. He spent 7 years leading the product development team at Infusionsoft before he was laid off, something he is grateful for today. At Sixth Division, he helps entrepreneurs build a better client journey through automation that results in more sales. “Entrepreneurship is the greatest tool to show you all of your weaknesses and learn how to confront them.” As an entrepreneur himself and someone who works with business owners every day, Brad has an interesting perspective on entrepreneurship and overcoming challenges in business. On this podcast we talked about his advice on growing your business and much more: How we operate out of fear Getting clarity in your business Overcoming challenges in business His philosophy for being successful in life Scaling your business and when is the right time Trying your own process And best of all, Brad reveals the single greatest skill set for entrepreneurs. If you want to learn more about Brad, check out the links below. Website: https://www.sixthdivision.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmartineau/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradmartineau

Just because you want things to be automated doesn’t mean you get to let go of the personal experience that you need to create for your clients. In the world of business where marketing automation is becoming more and more common, having a clear understanding of the difference between an automated response and an automatic response is imperative. For Brad Martineau, getting your leads, turning them into prospects and then to potential clients, and keeping them happy are things that, put together, can be a recipe for success. But how do you make your client relationship satisfying, effective, and efficient? The answer lies with the right Client Relationship Management (CRM) tools. Brad Martineau is the CEO of SixthDivision and Co-Founder of PlusThis. He is one of the most recognized and widely sought-after thought leaders and speakers on marketing automation for entrepreneurs and small businesses. He is the resident marketing automation expert for Digital Marketer's Faculty, Archangel's Council, the invite-only Board of Advisors, and the Genius Network.  In this episode, Adrienne Richardson sits down with Brad Martineau as they talk about the challenges that startups face as they start to establish rapport with their clients, the difference between automated and automatic, and why the human touch cannot be done away with in client relations. It’s an awesome episode of personal learnings, achievements, and realization in the world of startups and client relations. Stay tuned.

Brad Martineau – SixthDivision Brad Martineau is one of the most recognized and widely sought-after thought leaders and speakers on marketing automation for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Brad is the resident Marketing Automation expert for Digital Marketer’s Faculty, Archangel’s Council, the invite-only Board of Advisors, and Genius Network.

You can put your client's journey on automatic, and both they and you will be grateful that you did. Brad Martineau the Chief Baller at Sixth Division details the process.

In this episode, we start off this podcast with...hold it ...business alignment! Also, in this episode… Brad Martineau shared how he built a business, Sixth Division, lost his vision, then found it again, retooling his company mission to become highly successful. Brad discusses how he began his company, how his business grew too fast and had to be cut down to the right size, and why business owners must use the concept of alignment when reworking their business model to succeed. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Operation Agency Freedom podcast to stay up-to-date about the best ways to own your agency: https://dudeagency.io/category/podcast/

Every brand has a customer journey. The faster you acknowledge it, identify it, and develop a system the more efficiently your business can scale. Brad Martineau is the CEO and Founder of Sixth Division where they help you discover and execute your automatic customer journey. After giving the podcast a listen, head over to https://sixthdivision.com/mkgpodcast for a special video from Brad, where he gives you a freebie on the three laws of an automatic client journey and how to go implement it. He also gives you a bright giant Orange MKG colored button to click then schedule a call to explore what your current customer journey is and how you might go about bringing it to life systematically and automatically with or without Sixth Divisions Help. If you found this podcast helpful and want to ensure you get the next episode, please subscribe.

The great wave of automation is coming, whether you like it or not. Eventually, all of our jobs are going to be replaced by AIs and robots. In the meantime, you have an opportunity to leverage automation throughout your business and in your marketing. You have two options - ignore automation at your peril or embrace the opportunity and adapt quickly. My guest hasn't just embraced marketing automation, he's made it his business to help others use automation to their advantage. I'm talking about Brad Martineau, Cofounder and CEO of SixthDivision. You'll be getting some real insight into how to incorporate automation into your marketing strategy and even your overall business strategy. You'll also be getting some power tips on using Infusionsoft and how to build an effective customer journey that gets results. If you're serious about leveling up your business, stick around as Brad reveals the secrets to doing automation right.

What does it take to create an automatic business, and what's the right mix of human touch and automation?

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Marian Esanu teaches coaches, authors and service providers how to dominate their market, command premium prices and become omnipresent influencers in their industry.  In this episode, Marian interviews Brad Martineau with Sixth Division, a multiple 7 figure agency that helps entrepreneurs & business owners create automated client journeys with the power of automation. Brad shares with us how any business can become very profitable if a high ticket offer is implemented properly, even at the beginning stages of the journey. Subscribe to the show for lots more to come and don't forget to sign up for the monthly giveaway if you haven't already, where we have books, courses, coaching, ipads and other cool stuff. If you want to be considered as a guest for the High End Client Acquisition Podcast, you can apply here. Important Resources Used In The High End Client Acquisition Process: Clickfunnels High End Client Acquisition Class Ontraport  Connect with Marian on social: ►Instagram: https://instagram.com/marianvesanu ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/marianvesanulive ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/marianvesanu ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianves...  

  Join us for episode 6 where we chat with Brad Martineau, Founder and CEO of SixthDivision, about family, the work-life balance, and how to share your brand authentically. From the very first moment, Brad mentions his family and their importance in his life. He shares his journey of being a husband and father and […] The post Episode 6: Keepin’ It Fresh with Brad Martineau appeared first on Elevate Experiences.

Brad Martineau’s specialty is simplifying the complex and bridging the gap between theory and execution. Brad loves teaching and helping people understand difficult concepts while guiding them through creating the ultimate customer journey using marketing automation. Listen to this episode and hear Brad talk about how to balance grinding your way into being a successful marketer while not losing who you are in the process. Discover how to be humble, even when success is already in your hands and how to cherish the journey rather than prioritize your funnels. Get the resources, links, and show notes from this episode with Brad Martineau by going to www.superfunnel.com/s1e4

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Learn how Brad Martineau grew his agency, SixthDivision, by focusing on a single marketing channel, how he productized his services and the innovative delivery method that allowed him to charge premium pricing, resulting in $3M in annual revenue. Visit https://www.leadquizzes.com/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.   Topics Discussed in this Episode: [01:20] What led Brad to start SixthDivision [05:10] How they first started getting clients [09:35] What it was like for them to sponsor the Infusionsoft User Conference for the first time [16:25] How they serviced their clients and deliver results [21:42] How they did custom work for clients [24:04] How they grew their team and their journey to their first million [27:15] How they trained their employees and trusting them to deliver to clients [28:58] How they built recurring revenue [30:26] How they figured out what to do in order to keep clients for a long time [33:04] What are their marketing and sales strategies [37:00] How they grew their business while reducing their pace in half [38:38] Why it’s important to establish systems Key Takeaways: When you start a business, you have to scramble and you have to hustle. Underneath anything that’s custom is a whole bunch of things that have been done a million times before. It’s just how you piece them together. You have to define what your return is before you worry about your clients. And that’s going to be monetary, but you also have to consider the time and what your role is. Be okay with the fact that your revenue might not be growing but you reduce your pace in half. Grow your business but not at the expense of your life and not at the expense of your family. When your business is systematized, you are able to reduce the cost while delivering the exact same thing to your clients. And when you can reduce the cost through systems and tools and processes, everybody has a little bit more room to breathe and be creative. When you hit a plateau, the answer is not to shy away or to shrink from the work. The answer is to open your eyes, recognize what’s going on around you, and learn what you need to learn so that you can take the company to whatever the next plateau is. Action Steps: Get really clear on what kind of company and what kind of culture you want from the very beginning. Make sure your clients are all scheduled out. Have systems in place.   Brad said: “There’s just something really powerful about being able to demonstrate what you know how to do live in front of people. You can build relationships super fast with stages...” “How you see yourself and how confident you are in your ability to go figure things out in your business dictates whether or not you can actually go figure it out.”   More from Brad Martineau: SixthDivision Brad’s Instagram (@bradmartineau) Brad’s Facebook Brad’s Email   Resources mentioned in this episode: Strategic Coach Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) by Verne Harnish The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg   Sponsor link 14-day Free Trial to LeadQuizzes   Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to this podcast! And don’t forget to leave me a rating and a review on iTunes!

Brad Lea sits down with Brad Martineau in the 99th episode of Dropping Bombs. Martineau is the founder of Sixth Division, an agency laser-focused on helping brands grow and scale with marketing automation. That passion for process comes from Martineau's 7+ years leading the Product Development team at Infusionsoft.   In today's Dropping Bombs, Martineau shares some valuable insights to help make sure your team never leaves a lead unfollowed, including:   Why tools should never precede strategy. Buying a new tool isn't a be-all-end-all fix, especially if it doesn't communicate with your other automations to create a cohesive process. Per Martineau, “If you just do automation for the sake of automation, it's soul-sucking.” How automation is about the experience—both for your leads and existing clients, as well as your internal team. The experience you deliver is the single greatest leverage point you have to grow and scale your business. Why “journeys” are greater than funnels. Journeys organize your process and create consistency in the way people move through your business so that they have a cohesive experience. How marketing automation can maximize your capacity. By taking care of tasks that consume your staff's bandwidth, you can create a better experience for a greater number of people without needing to hire a small army. Why it's important to treat every sales conversion like an event. Did someone schedule a demo or consultation call? Prepare leads to get the most out of your time together and you'll add value to the experience.   If you want to make sure no single lead goes to waste, Brad Martineau has created a special offer specifically for the Bomb Squad! Just head to www.sixthdivision.com/bombs and schedule your free audit. The automation experts at Sixth Division will help you optimize your process and create a game plan FOR FREE—just click the link above.

Brad Martineau is the Co-Founder and CEO of SixthDivision, a company focused on helping businesses with automation and systems for ideas implementation.

Have you ever tried to blueprint and implement your new ideas at the same time (Brad Martineau calls that “Blimprimenting”)? How did it work for you? Probably not very well. Brad makes it his goal to help his clients implement their ideas more efficiently. And his secret to success is this week’s topic: marketing automation. These tactics gives you your time back, time you didn’t know you had. With those extra hours, you can focus on the things that really grow your business. Brad talks to Jenna and Garrett about automation for more than just lead generation. He discusses how he uses automation to handle clients, collecting, and almost every other integral system within his business. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How to bridge the gap between theory and execution The 2 core values of a great business and the 2 variables you have to manage with each client Everything marketing automation is not You should be paying attention to marketing automation and how to use it to handle leads, prospects, and clients The marketing book that every business owner should read, whether they just started or are ready to hit 7 figures

Brad Martineau, CEO and co-founder of SixthDivision.com, helps entrepreneurs transform their teams into super-employees, and re-energize their businesses with systems that truly produce results. Tap the advantage of automation to grow your business, attract more of the right clients and improve job performance and satisfaction. Join us today as Brad shares the insights that have transformed teetering businesses through cutting-edge automation solutions. Quote of the Day “You can’t implement strategies. You can only implement plans.” “Systems multiply people.” “Remember, you’re not the plumber.” - the simple wisdom of Brad Martineau Resources Sixth Division – The technology company whose slogan, We Make Automation Easy, is Brad’s mantra. Mentions Joe Polish - also at AES Nation Jason Fladlien - also at AES Nation Daymond John John’s 3 Key Take-aways Get clear on what you want to accomplish before you try to implement a plan. Focus is an essential ingredient of task completion. If you take off the glasses that you need to see clearly, you can’t be successful. Entrepreneurs aren’t required to be skilled in all matters of their business. But they are required to find the right people to accomplish necessary tasks. Prefer Audio? Read the Transcript You can download a complete transcript of this entire episode by clicking here.

Brad Martineau, CEO and co-founder of SixthDivision.com, helps entrepreneurs transform their teams into super-employees, and re-energize their businesses with systems that truly produce results. Tap the advantage of automation to grow your business, attract more of the right clients and improve job performance and satisfaction.

Business can be beautiful and messy all at the same time.     It’s a way to make your mark on the world. But to do that, it takes a lot of “figuring it out.”   It’s a way to design the life you want. But to do that, it requires lots of time and effort.   It filled with products and services, and has its own way of delivering those things.   To make it more “beauty” and less “messy”, it’s understanding this core essential true—business is a ‘system.’   At least, it should be—and that’s what Brad Martineau talk about on today’s episode.   We deep dive into how a business should operate, and what core elements need to be in place (and what they need to be aligned with) to make it work for everyone involved.   This is one of those “holy cow I want to listen to this a second time” kind of episodes. If you have a business or hope to one day in the future, this episode will forever change the way you think of your business.   Enjoy the conversation :)   #StayCurious

Do you want to build a team you love? Brad Martineau, Genius Network Member and Co-Founder and CEO of SixthDivision, explains the 3 most important lessons in doing just that. If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/97. Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Brad Martineau in this episode: The 3 most important lessons you need to know to build a team you love V.V.A.E.C.: The big secret to finding and hiring right-fit team members Critical mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring (and how to avoid them) Brad’s formula for building a powerful team to help you realize your vision and maximize your contribution “The Leadership Matrix” for creating an extraordinary culture and business

Today we're joined by repeat guest, Brad Martineau, founder at PlusThis plus co-founder at Sixth Division.Brad Martineau not only built a 7 figure business in less than a year, he's also helped hundreds if not thousands of entrepreneurs build more systematic and efficient businesses so they can make more money, save more time, and enjoy life as they see fit.I've known Brad for probably going on 7 to 10 years.. Believe it or not.. He's a true advocate for the small business person… and someone I admire & look up to. Enjoy! ---  My mission is to create 200 new multi-millionaire business owners. How? You'll do better when you know better. Would it help you to have a mentor who can cut your learning curve by sharing their mistakes with you so you could avoid them? Would it help you to talk to that mentor and learn how they shifted their mindset to allow success to happen in the first place? Would it help you to hear them talk to other high-level entrepreneurs about their journeys, their mistakes and how they overcame their challenges to create the lives and financial success they desire? The Best Business Podcast was created for you to have all this in one place.If you like it, please subscribe, give an honest review and share with a friend you think will benefit so I may serve you both together. "Your success is my success." -- Daryl Urbanski

Brad Martineau is the Cofounder of SixthDivision & PlusThis. Companies that help businesses plan out and thrive on marketing automation via Infusionsoft. Brad started his business career as Infusionsoft’s sixth employee and got a front row seat in watching the company grow from just six to 150 people, and from $500,000 to over $15 million in revenue...   Want to Support the Show? Well join our Patreon Group! What's in it for you? Here's just a few of the perks of joining: (1) Instantly Schedule a Call with Austin - where he'll help you with your current or future business... (2) Discounted Pricing for Our Business Masterminds - where you can connect with other listeners... (3) Get Listed in Our Business Directory - for valuable SEO Juice... & so much more... Before Prices Increase... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon.

In this interview, I sit down with Brad, who started SixthDivision after he was let go from Infusionsoft where he was their sixth employee. His company implements systems and processes for businesses all over the world to have a more efficient and profitable business. They've spent 70,000+ hours helping entrepreneurs automate their companies, and Brad has worked with authorities like Daymond John, DigitalMarketer, Dave Ramsey, Amy Porterfield, Joe Polish, and more.

Brad Martineau is the founder of Sixth Division, an agency specializing in helping business owners build systematic businesses that serve their clients at the highest level. After working with 1000’s of business owners, Brad has observed that the biggest restrictions on business aren’t the products or software's, but it’s the beliefs of the owner. On […]

Brad Martineau is the founder of Sixth Division, an agency specializing in helping business owners build systematic businesses that serve their clients at the highest level. After working with 1000's of business owners, Brad has observed that the biggest restrictions on business aren't the products or software's, but it's the beliefs of the owner. On this podcast he discusses the foundational beliefs that every clinic owner should consider. Find out more at https://www.sixthdivision.com/

Brad Martineau started SixthDivision a half a dozen years ago to help entrepreneurs make sense of how to automate their businesses, without wanting to rip their hair out. Today we discuss how he has restored order and sanity to the lives of thousands of entrepreneurs. The secret? His proprietary, step-by- step process that makes it easy for entrepreneurs to be confident about what they should be implementing in their business—AND how to actually get it implemented.

During my conversation with Brad Martineau of Sixth Division you going to learn exactly how and why his 6 Core Leadership Values have the potential to change your life for the better if you apply them to your own life and business.  I have been working with Sixth Division over the past year and every time I come into Brad's presence my life has been touched in a profound and meaningful way -- which is why I wanted to bring him on the podcast so you could learn from him yourself! The post AALP 181 – 6 Steps to Becoming a Force of Nature with Brad Martineau appeared first on Wealth Clinic.

Hi everyone, today's interview is with Brad Martineau, Cofounder of SixthDivision, a company that helps businesses plan out and thrive on marketing automation via Infusionsoft. Today we're talking about the dire importance in planning before implementing any automation, and how SixthDivision has grown helping companies do just that. Click here for show notes. Leave some feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short review here. Subscribe to Growth Everywhere on iTunes. Get the non-iTunes RSS feed Connect with Eric Siu: Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @ericosiu

Brad started SixthDivision about 5 years ago to help entrepreneurs make sense of how to automate their businesses without having to rip their hair out. Today we sit down to talk about his proves sales strategies, follow up processes, and how he can help you seriously scale your company.   -- Read the show: https://www.loudrumor.com/the-gsd-show/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSDshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSD_Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsd_show/

It's not uncommon for entrepreneurs to get tangled up in the web of nebulous ideas, live event overload, and ill-advised milestones. Many lose sight of their immediate goals and fail to implement anything that'll induce growth in their business. Brad Martineau challenges any entrepreneur intent on simply getting more customers to dig deeper. As head of Sixth Division, his root focus revolves around delighting his customers with every interaction — and it's working like a charm. On this episode of MODERN ONTRAPRENEUR, the thick-bearded CEO filled us in on getting good ideas at the wrong time and his transition from owner/operator to a hands-off leadership role in which nothing in the company depends on him — something many business leaders are reluctant to do.

Show Notes: http://www.ysmay.com/bizshow13Seth is a Nationally Recognized Direct Response Marketing Expert.Seth Greene is the author of seven best-selling marketing books, and his latest book, Market Domination for Podcasting is on the shelves at Barnes & noble now.He is the only person in history that Dan Kennedy has nominated for marketer of the year three years in a row. Seth has been featured on real media like Inc magazine, CBS MoneyWatch, CBS news, The LA Times, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, and the #1 morning radio show in New York City. Seth is the co-host of the SharkPreneur podcast with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington.Seth has shared the stage with Steve Forbes, John Mackey of Whole Foods, Dan Kennedy, Jeff Mask (Infusionsoft), Dave Dee, Darcy Juarez, Sam Bell, Dustin Matthews, Dave VanHose, Perry Marshall, Brad Martineau, and many other luminaries.Seth has been written about in three best-selling business books, the top industry trade journals, and in Dan Kennedy’s NO BS Newsletter.Mike Koenig’s put him in his launch videos as one of his all-stars.He represents everyone from local bricks and mortar businesses to 4 Fortune 500 companies.Seth is the founder of one of the fastest growing direct response marketing firms in the country, www.MarketDominationLLC.com, that will make new customers appear for your business like magic! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/that-podcast-ysmay-hosts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/that-podcast-ysmay-hosts/support

Discover how the LEGO principle can make you richer, marketing automation done right, the power of a playbook and more with Genius Network Member Brad Martineau. Brad is the founder of SixthDivision, a company that helps small business owners and entrepreneurs reduce overwhelm and in-office complexity with automation so they can better convert leads into sales. Here’s what you’ll learn from Brad in this episode: How to convert more leads into sales using marketing automation How to reduce frustration around marketing automation The biggest problem with automation is not the software, it’s the process (and what you can do to maximize the process starting today) Why how you implement automation is your greatest asset (not the software) Your greatest asset is your ability to implement ideas (and what you can do to do this more often, more efficient, and more effective) How to bridge that gap from idea to implementation with your automation What LEGO figured out for small business (and how it applies to you converting leads into clients) The power of modular thinking: Breaking down the big thing and compartmentalizing into smaller pieces (or bags) The BIG Problem with the framework of Marketing Automation (and how it’s keeping you stuck) Marketing Automation expands to people who do work in sales, fulfillment, and more (and you might be missing 90% of what could be done to make your company more efficient, and effective) How a Company Playbook and Blueprint can create greater freedom, impact, and contribution and allow you to implement more ideas And more… Shownotes and links from this episode can be found at:  www.ilovemarketing.com/281

Dan Bradbury talks to Sixth Division's Brad Martineau about lifecycle marketing. How to plan your sales and marketing 'plays' and the common mistakes business owners make and how to overcome them.   

Brad Martineau CEO and Chief Baller at SixthDivision. Over the last 4 years he's taken SixthDivision from an idea and turned it into a multi-million dollar services and consulting brand that is the most trusted resource for entrepreneurs looking to leverage automation to convert more leads into client Tom Barber #1 bestselling author of 4 books and has been helping individuals and groups through his courses and speaking for over 20 years across the world, including the UK, USA, China, Russia, Mexico and all across Europe. Tom's is an authority on emotion in men, the subject of his doctoral degree research. He regularly runs one to one coaching with his unique MINDMASTER Method™ Shaun Murphy one of the nations leading communication security experts and founder of SNDR, a new app that combines all the ways you already communicate into a single platform For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!

In episode 014, Brad Martineau, cofounder of SixthDivision, teaches you how he went from struggling to millions by simplifying his action steps and focusing mercilessly on execution.

Brad Martineau, Infusionsoft Episode 79 Listen to The Top if you want to hear from the worlds TOP entrepreneurs on how much they sold last month, how they are selling it, and what they are selling - 7 days a week in 20 minute interviews! Join the Top Tribe at http://NathanLatka.com/TheTop The Top is FOR YOU if you are: A STUDENT who wants to become the CEO of a $10m company in under 24 months (episode #4) STUCK in the CORPORATE grind and looking to create a $10k/mo side business so you can quit (episode #7) An influencer or BLOGGER who wants to make $27k/mo in monthly RECURRING revenue to have the life you want and full CONTROL (episode #1) The Software as a Service (SaaS) entrepreneur who wants to grow to a $100m+ valuation (episode #14). Your host, Nathan Latka is a 25 year old software entrepreneur who has driven over $4.5 million in revenue and built a 25 person team as he dropped out of school, raised $2.5million from a Forbes Billionaire, and attracted over 10,000 paying customers from 160+ different countries.   Oprah gets 60 minutes or more to make her guests comfortable to then ask tough questions. Nathan does it all in less than 15 minutes in this daily podcast that's like an audio version of Pat Flynn's monthly income report. Join the Top Tribe at http://NathanLatka.com/TheTop

Today, we're talking with Brad Martineau, Founder of Sixth Division. His company's mission is to help clients that utilize InfusionSoft implement more practical client journeys. Brad was the 6th employee at InfusionSoft when it was a half-a-million dollar company and was instrumental in helping them become a $15M/year company. InfusionSoft is automation software for lead generation and client management. Where Brad and Sixth Division come in is in helping clients successfully and effectively use InfusionSoft to capture those leads with the goal of turning them into permanent clients. Not only did his company personally break the 7-figure mark in just 9 months, but he's seen many of his clients do the same. Links “Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100Million in No Time Flat” by Michael Masterson http://www.amazon.com/Ready-Fire-Aim-Zero-Million/dp/0470182024 Infusion Soft-sales and marketing automation software www.infusionsoft.com GKIC and GKIC Info Summit-the place for small business owners and entrepreneurs https://gkic.com/infosummit/ Steps to Take Concentrate on ONE product or service. There is a tendency for entrepreneurs to want to spread themselves out over a wealth of client offerings because more options seems like an easier way to make sales. Don't. Pick ONE thing and do it really well-do it better than anyone else. Remember, too that if you want to reach that million or higher mark, you need to identify how to sell that one product profitably. ‘Niche' Down At Least 3 Levels.   Along with offering only one initial product, you need to target your audience and concentrate solely on serving them. You need to be really specific.   Anything else is scattered and aimless. Brad's strategy was to target 1) InfusionSoft users 2) who had been using it for at least 6 months 3) that were in the financial bracket to purchase something in the $6K and above range. “Niches are where the riches are”. Get In Front of People.   The internet is great but you need to get in front of people. Brad and his business partner Dave identified their target market and then focused in on where to find those potential clients. You want to go where there are pools of people that fit your niche. Ideally, these would be actual events and conferences. Grab any stage time that you can. While you may find some buyers through traditional networking or by being a vendor, you need to put yourself forward as THE authority on your subject-you do that by taking any opportunity to get on stage in front of your audience. Hire For Where You Want To Be, Not Where You Are. If you hire based only on skill set for the tasks you need done today, you are not likely to find the right people.   You need to find people who share the same mindset about where you want to go in the future. If your market is serving entrepreneurs, you need to make sure you have people on board who are dedicated to and understand the quick changes and active mindset of the entrepreneur.   Now, to assess whether candidates fit into Sixth Division's vision, Brad and his team do a series of ‘activity-based' hiring, not traditional interviews. Anyone can say anything-it's how they approach what needs done in your business that will indicate to you if they're the right long-term fit. ‘Productize' Your Service Delivery.   In many industries, when a business is offering a custom-type solution service, it creates a lot of problems with back-and-forth, delays on response times, running over project time and budget, etc. Instead, ‘productize' your service into a ‘package'. In other words, take all of the components of the service you're offering and bundle them into a specified time period with a specific name. For Sixth Division, this is their client's “Makeover” that is a consultation and strategy work-up. This forces you to recognize your costs ‘in time' and manage your calendar. There is no option for projects to run over because you have now established a time period for the entire service to take place in. Brad's Parting Words of Wisdom He didn't spend a lot of time ‘learning' by reading, webinars, etc., with the exception of one paragraph of one section of ‘Ready, Fire, Aim'. While he loves learning, when you're trying to reach that first million, there needs to be a little less learning (you're going to the school of hard knocks anyway when opening a business!) and a lot more implementing. Dominate-don't dabble. Just get up and start doing it. One thing implemented is better than 1000 things read. .FOCUS- The best entrepreneurs make their business work. Where to Find Brad and Sixth Division    Website:               www.sixthdivision.com Twitter:                @BradMartineau LinkedIn:              https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmartineau Facebook:            https://www.facebook.com/iambardley?ref=br_rs

Top Entrepreneur interview with Brad Martineau by Joshua Smith www.JoshuaSmithGSD.com.   Brad is the Owner of Sixth Division a 8 Figure per year amazing business that teaches Entrepreneurs how to use, automate and grow their business with Infusionsoft.      

Top Entrepreneur interview with Brad Martineau by Joshua Smith www.JoshuaSmithGSD.com.   Brad is the Owner of Sixth Division a 8 Figure per year amazing business that teaches Entrepreneurs how to use, automate and grow their business with Infusionsoft.      

Top Entrepreneur interview with Brad Martineau by Joshua Smith www.JoshuaSmithGSD.com.   Brad is the Owner of Sixth Division a 8 Figure per year amazing business that teaches Entrepreneurs how to use, automate and grow their business with Infusionsoft.      

Dave Lee is an Infusionsoft Expert.  Being involved with Infusionsoft from a very early stage and helping it's development into a global beast.  He then spotted a need and and an opportunity, co-founded SixthDivision and PlusThis to help people get the most out of this software.   In his own words... "I’m an entrepreneur, marketer, optimist, and sales junkie. Once I call my shot, I make it happen. I built Infusionsoft’s marketing and sales teams and drove the business from $600k to over $17 million in recurring revenue, while creating the marketing automation for small business category. I then left to help create LeadMD, a marketing automation consulting company for larger businesses, and grew it from startup to over $3 million during an 18-month period.Having driven growth and success for other organizations, in late 2011, I decided to return to my entrepreneurial roots and co-founded SixthDivision alongside Brad Martineau. It’s been an amazing ride and it just keeps getting better!So here’s where I get to brag about my awards and stuff.  In 2008, I was named a Warrillow Marketer of the Year finalist.  I helped Infusionsoft achieve the prestigious Inc. 500 award three years in a row (2007, 2008, 2009).  Most recently, I have been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox television affiliates speaking on marketing automation and small business success, and was quoted in Forbes Magazine as one of America’s PremierExperts™.  I’ve also been featured in CNBC, Reuters, MarketWatch, and Yahoo Finance, among other notable news outlets throughout the country.

Hi, welcome to the online marketing news on the 11th March 2014. 1.I mentioned last that Infusionsoft had announced they were releasing an app for IOS and android. Well today they've announced it's here. So Infusion users go and download that today and get access to your CRM via your mobile. 2. Fiverr have just updated their IOS App. In version 1.34 they have made a lot of improvements to the collection and search features making using Fiverr on your iPhone even easier. 3. For those of you in the UK, you may be aware of the website, Skill Pages. An online marketing job posting site where you can post the online marketing job you need help with and willing candidates can apply. Skill Pages have just announced their upgraded service, Skill pages Gold which is a little bit like LinkedIn premium. You can see who's viewed your profile, you can reach people with an extra messaging allowance and you get enhanced search and save features too. 4. Getty images the internets biggest stock images giant, who are famous for suing anyone and everyone who illegally uses their images, so much so that some people accuse them of that being their business model, have done a u-turn. It seems that seeing as they can't sue everyone that they have been forced to think of other ways to monetize. Now you can use their Embed code and iframe to use their images on your site for free and with no watermark. They will be making over 35 million of these images available. Good news, right? Well yes, depending on your view point. Because with their iframe installed on your site they can collect data and rumour has it, that's what they plan on selling in order to monetize. So there are privacy concerns. From my point of view, I'm happy to see them making this move, stock images don't come cheap and this can be a good option for those who perhaps can't afford to buy them and it means they can do this legally, without running the risk of getting a cease and desist letter from Getty. 5. Speakpipe, the website widget that allows people to leave you a voicemail via your website has improved their software by adding their inline widget to their offering. Previously, there was a dialog or pop-up window which asked visitors to leave a voice message but now you can add it to blog posts and give some more context to why someone should leave you a message. It's more flexible and there's more options than before. 6. Leadpages have designed a new lead gen page with an emphasis on Social Proof. The social proof opt-in page has a space at the top for you to show any media publications you have been featured in as well as a testimonials section at the bottom. 7. Wistia now have Ontraport Integration, if you use Ontraport as your autoresponder then you can now build your list using Wistia's video marketing software. 8. Last week I mentioned that Todd Brown is launching his 6 Figure Funnel Formula Training Program and that is out on sale as of today. If you don't know already, Todd is the best in the world when it comes to teaching how to make a profitable marketing funnel, he's a previous guest on the show, he really knows his stuff. The training is just $297 which is ridiculously low! He should be charging several thousand for it so I suggest you take him up on his offer before it goes away. 9. Frank Kern has released a new book called Convert. You can get a physical copy sent to you in the post for free, all you pay is shipping and handling charge but the book itself is free. You may want to go and take him up on that offer. 10. In Facebook news, Facebook fan pages are about to change their layout and will be given a new streamlined look, it's cleaner and less messy looking, I think it's a good thing. 11. Along with this change will come the new “pages to watch" feature. It allows you to keep an eye on your competitors fan pages and see some basic analytics of how they are performing. In my opinion I can only think Facebook are using this to pressurize people into spending more money with them. If you feel like people are watching your pages analytics then maybe will you feel like you need to try and boost your stats and the only way to do that is with their advertising. I love Facebook ads and think everyone should be using them, however this approach, pressuring people to start using them, in my opinion isn't cool. 12. In Twitter news, Twitter have announced that they will be testing click to call technology in their twitter ads meaning someone who reads your tweet, can call you right there and then with the click of a button. 13. Instagram have struck a big advertising deal with Omnicom worth up to $100 million. It doesn't change instagram ads themselves but allow them to be sold via Omnicom's advertising agencies and therefore will be more likely to be used by more brands and companies that perhaps aren't already. 14. In LinkedIn news, LinkedIn are extending their sponsored InMail capabilities to mobile meaning you can pay to reach people in their linkedin inbox which has been possible since last year but now you can reach them on mobile too where they are perhaps even more likely to read your message. 15. A few new podcasts which have come to my attention. The Doberman Dan show, Dan is a previous guest on the show and he's a top marketer and copywriter and I've loved it so far. Ben Settle has a new show called Anti-Preneur, Ben is a top, top copywriter and I'm glued to his emails and now I'll be glued to his podcast. Ben is lined up to be a guest on the online marketing show so stay tuned. And finally Brendon Burchard has a new podcast called The Charged Life. This podcast has a mindset, personal development aspect to it as well as all the usual business and marketing stuff too. Go subscribe. 16. There's some cool events coming up which I haven't previously mentioned... UK Marketing Summit 2 is taking place in Manchester, England this weekend, the 15th and 16th of March hosted by Simon Warner and Richard Fairbairn. Speakers include Alex Jeffreys, Mark Lyford and Soren Jordansen. James Schramko is holding Superfast Business Live in Sydney, Australia on the 20th and 21st of March. In addition to James himself, speakers include Ezra Firstone, Keith Kranc, Taki Moore, Justin Brooke, Dan Dobos and Andre Chaperon, just to name a few! Icon14 – The annual event held by Infusionsoft is on April 23rd – 25th in Phoenix, Arizona. Top speakers include the CEO of Infusionsoft Clate Mask as well as Seth Godin, Jay Baer, Danny Iny and automation experts Jermaine Griggs and Brad Martineau. Wistia are holding a video marketing workshop and seminar called Wistiafest, taking place in Cambridge, Maine on the 20th – 22nd May. The top speakers include Wistia co-founder Chris Savage and Rand Fishkin of Moz. Digital Marketing conference, Clickz Live is taking place in New York on the 31st of March – 3rd April. This is such a big conference I can't begin to name the speakers but two of the Keynote speakers are Andy Beal and Randi Zuckerberg. Mark Anastasi is holding The Laptop Millionaire Leadership Training in several locations around the world. 12th-13th of April in London,England, 21st-22nd of June in Sydney, Australia and the 5th-6th of July in Los Angeles, California. Daven Michaels and Beejal Parmar are hosting Beyond Business Live at several different cities across the US. Las Vegas, Nevada, 14th -16th of March, San Jose, California, 21st-23rd March, Los Angeles, California, 28th-30th March, Altanta, Georgia, 4th-6th of April, Dallas, Texas, 11th-13th April and East Rutherford, New Jersey on the 2nd – 4th of May. Search Marketing Expo or SMX have several events lined up around the world before or in the summer. Munich, Germany March 25th-26th, London, England, May 13th-14th, Sydney Australia, May 27th and 28th, Seattle, Washington, June 11-12th and Paris, France, June 16th-17th. Mo Mastafa is holding his SEO Profits Workshop in Cardiff, Wales on the 24th of April. I'll be at that event, anyone listening in Wales or South West England, I'd love to see you there. And last but not least I am going to be running several online marketing seminars for local businesses across the south of England. The first one is being held in Farnborough, Hampshire and several more in London, Guildford, Reading and Bournemouth, so if you live in this part of the world please stay tuned for confirmation of venues and dates which I will announce on the podcast and on my website. That's all for the online marketing news this time, until next time, take care

My guest on the show today is Brad Martineau, founder of Sixth Division – a leading source of coaching, training, and done for you services for Infusionsoft users. Back in the day, he was the sixth employee at Infusionsoft, and spent over six years leading the product development efforts as a key member of the Infusionsoft leadership team. He had a blast and learned a ton doing this, all while getting to rub shoulders with many very highly successful entrepreneurs. Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app. To get to the show notes for today's episode, go to https://brightideas.co/xxx...and if you have any questions for me, you can leave me a voicemail at brightideas.co/asktrent