Doing It Online : The Doable Online Marketing Podcast

#209 - Thrivecart VS Samcart

In today's episode, we're diving into a showdown between two checkout platforms: Thrivecart and Samcart. With experience using both extensively, I've broken down their comparison into key categories to help you make an informed decision.
Pricing:
Samcart offers multiple price options, with the $149/month tier being the most common.
Thrivecart, on the other hand, requires a one-time payment of around $500 for lifetime access, so it’s  the more cost-effective option.
Stability:
Thrivecart has a history of stability issues, prompting my switch to Samcart, which guarantees a 99.9% uptime.
Support:
Samcart shines in support, offering better communication and even a paid option for priority support.
Courseware:
While both platforms offer courseware, Thrivecart emerges as the easier-to-use and aesthetically pleasing option.
Design:
Thrivecart's checkout designs are visually appealing but come with stability concerns.
Order Bump Design:
Thrivecart offers a more user-friendly experience for creating order bumps, though limited to one per transaction.
Samcart allows for multiple order bumps, albeit with more manual adjustments required.
Affiliates:
Thrivecart's all-inclusive pricing surpasses Samcart's tiered structure, particularly in affiliate management.
Upsell Tracks:
Samcart's unique feature of creating different upsell tracks based on purchase price puts it ahead of Thrivecart.
Reporting:
While Thrivecart offers clearer funnel breakdowns, Samcart provides a more comprehensive overview of individual product sales.
Final Decision:
After careful evaluation, Samcart emerges as the preferred choice due to its stability and support. However, the right choice between the two depends on individual business needs and preferences.
Tune in to understand the nuances of each platform and make the best decision aligned with your business goals.
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#208 - How to make $538 from your $27 offer

So, you want to create a low ticket offer. You’ve seen the strategy and thought, “I just need to create something cheap and sell a bunch of it - easy!” But hang on - this thinking can be dangerous, because there’s actually a lot more to it than that!
 
I’m sorry to say it, but without putting all the other pieces into place, it’s going to be a total waste of your time, energy and effort. So, how can you actually turn your low ticket offers into profitable sales?
 
Let’s dive in and explore the best strategies to implement so that you can transform a $27 offer into a $200, $300 or even $500 sale!
 
Today I’m talking you through creating a really strong upsell track to go behind your low ticket offer. I walk you through what each step is, the numbers to look out for and which order you need to be launching them in:
 
1. The Order Bump: A Logical and Easy-to-Understand Offer
2. The First Upsell: Complementing the Initial Purchase
3. The Second Upsell: Offering an Even More Valuable Solution
4. Bonus Tip: Adding a Third Upsell as a Downsell
 
While it might look like a lot of work at first glance, you don't actually need to go and create a bunch of stuff to create this upsell track. There’s no doubt you have a lot of value already existing as bonuses in your programs.
 
So, get out there - create, test and play with this easy and effective strategy to start seeing more profit from your low ticket offer! 
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#207 -10 Qs to create a million dollar low ticket offer

If you’ve been with me for a while now, you’ve certainly noticed that I’m a big fan of low-ticket offers.  Low Ticket Offers, when done correctly, can be an absolute game changer for your business They have the potential to not only boost sales but also enhance your marketing strategy, increase your revenue streams, and attract high-quality leads.
However, crafting a successful low-ticket offer requires careful consideration and strategic planning. That's why I want to share with you 10 questions that will help you evaluate a low-ticket offer so you can be confident it’ll work for your business.
Does your offer grab your ideal client's attention with its uniqueness and relevance?
Is your offer easily understandable, showcasing its value and target audience?
Is your offer tailored to your ideal client while appealing to a broader audience?
Does your offer provide enough value to prompt purchases?
Will customers feel they've received exceptional value after consuming your offer?
Does your offer reflect your unique approach, creating interest in working with you further?
Does your offer leave customers wanting more without overwhelming them?
Is your offer easy to implement without overwhelming the customer?
Does your offer provide clients with immediate benefits, showcasing your expertise?
Does your offer smoothly lead to your higher-tier offerings, maximizing sales potential?
I’ll walk you through each of these questions, so you’ll be able to build irresistible low-ticket offers that don’t just drive sales, but also forge a lasting connection with your audience.
Until next time, stay inspired and keep striving for success!
 
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#206 - Our fave tools to sell on Social Media

I have got some very good news for you, my friend: it has  actually never been easier to sell your offers online than it is today! And it’s made even easier still when you have the right tools.
 
If you’ve been in my online world for any time at all, you'll know I'm a massive geek for tools and new software. And while some parts of online business have gotten more challenging, the tech side of things - particularly automation - just keeps getting more and more fun.
 
So today, we're going to be geeking out on what the best tools are to allow you to sell on social media with a lot more ease:
 
Canva: Elevate your visual content
Airtable: Streamline your social media planning
Metricool: Optimise your social media scheduling
ChatGPT: Repurpose and generate engaging content
Manychat: Personalise your social selling
 
Selling online can actually become a joy if you’re utilising the incredible tools available out there and getting creative to tailor them to your business.
 
So, which one are you going to try? 
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#205 - Steal our 6-figure social media funnel

Have you seen the abundance of Instagram posts asking you to DM a specific word to receive a freebie?
I’m sure you have! It’s been a hugely popular strategy in recent months and has brought success for a lot of people. How exactly does something so simple create success and profit in your business?
That’s what we’re exploring in today’s episode! I’ll take you through my Instagram funnel and the steps I use to maximise its impact.  
Phase One: Engagement: The first phase of a social media funnel is where you engage with your audience and ask them to DM you a specific word or phrase for a freebie.  Then an automated tool like ManyChat, responds to them and gives them the product, all without you lifting a finger!
Phase Two: Qualification: A bit of time after they received whatever they opted in for, you should check back in to tell them about another offer that could benefit them. If they’re interested, ask a qualifying question to help you determine which of your products is best suited to them. 
Phase Three: Connect and Convert: The final phase of the social media funnel focuses on connecting with users on a deeper level and guiding them toward conversion. I don’t mean pretending they aren’t talking with a bot; I mean adding personal touches to the automation that helps people connect with you. 
 
What happens next is going to differ for every business and every offer. Maybe some people get sent to a low-ticket offer, another group gets a discount code to access a program, and another group gets invited to book a call with you. Wherever they end up, phase two & three will significantly boost your chances of converting to a sale.
Enjoy!
 
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#204 - 3 most profitable ways to sell your low ticket offers (without ads!)

If you tuned in to last week's episode you would have heard me share five low-ticket offers you could use in your business, but you might be wondering – how exactly do I promote these?
The obvious answer is to advertise but that process can be expensive and time-consuming which is something low ticket offers are meant to avoid! Don’t worry though, we’ve got other options! 
This week I’m sharing three ways for you to market your low-ticket offers without using ads. 
Live Workshops: By releasing content live you create a sense of urgency and exclusivity that will encourage your audience to purchase. 
ManyChat Funnels: ManyChat is an automated chat marketing tool that can guide people through the process of purchasing from you. 
Bundle Collaboration Join forces with another business (or multiple) that caters to a similar audience, and create a bundle together.  This approach boosts sales and lets you benefit from each other's promotion. 
If you’re ready to embrace the power of low ticket offers and boost your revenue make sure you tune in. These marketing tactics can transform your online selling process and supercharge your sales!

#203 - 5 easy Low ticket offers to try next week

2024 is the year of low ticket offers. Maybe you’ve heard this before, but I mean it!
Low ticket offers are going to be a serious game changer and if you haven’t been using them now is the time. They allow you to test new ideas swiftly without the hassle of lengthy product creation or elaborate launches. This flexibility keeps you ahead of the game in a rapidly changing market. Plus, they boost your revenue with small but consistent income bumps.
Creating low-ticket offers doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, with the right approach, you can have a new offer up and running in an afternoon.  The key is to focus on high-value, easily consumable products or services that resonate with your target audience. 
In this episode, I’ll take you through five easy-to-implement low-ticket offers that can help you attract new customers, and generate additional revenue.
Run a live workshop that can deliver a quick win for your audience. Then, offer the replay as a low-ticket product.
Create and sell templates that help your audience streamline their work and save time and effort.
Create Chat GPT prompts that are tailored to your niche and offer your audience instant problem-solving. 
Leverage the power of Notion to create dashboards, planners, and templates customised to your audience's needs.
Bundling together existing digital products into one high-value package makes them irresistible to customers. 
I hope this episode inspires you to implement one or all of them in your business, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Until next time, happy selling!
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#202 - We started a new Instagram account and this is what happened

It’s tough out there in the world of social media. If you have an Instagram account, you've probably thought more than once about throwing it in the bin and just starting all over. You’ve also probably seen people shouting about how old accounts are dead and that you actually can get crazy growth if you start from scratch. 
 
Yep, we’ve felt and heard it all too. So, you know what? We decided to give it a go! 
 
Now, the idea of leaving behind our previous Instagram account of 24,000 followers was scary. And how would it look on the brand to have a new account with zero followers? But something had to be done. We had lost a whole lot of engagement on our previous account due to a rebrand, and were desperate to revive things.  
 
So, we took the plunge and decided to make 2024 the year of trying things out to see what would happen. Today, I'm going to break down exactly what we did, how it's going and our takeaways after 30 days of starting our Instagram account completely from scratch. 
 
I’ll take you through our strategy of 90 days of Reels, the surprising increase in reach we’ve seen after 30 days, and the tactics we’ll be turning to next.
 
As we continue on this interesting path of growing our new Instagram account from zero, we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop of what is and isn’t working. And of course, if you want to be one of our first 200 followers, then head on over to @hellofunnels.co and check out what we’re doing! 
 
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#201 - If I had to start from scratch, this is what I would do

Are you wondering how to start a successful business in 2024? I was recently sent a question in my DMs asking me what I would do if I was starting all over again this year. Firstly, what I would do starting out in 2024 is very different from what I’ve done in the past.
 
And as someone who’s currently on business 3.0 and has grown faster with each iteration, I just may have a tip or two to share!
 
So whether you’re looking to start a successful business or start one over, grab your notes and listen in as I walk you through what I’ve learnt and what my exact strategies for 2024 would be, including:
 
Identifying Your Target Market
Setting Up a Simple Funnel
Hiring a Virtual Assistant 
One-on-One Packages for Cash Flow
Monthly Mini Workshops
Creating an Implementation-Based Community
Offer a High Ticket Online Course
 
While each step takes a little bit of work to set up in the first place, you’re doing it with the intent to eventually automate, systemise or outsource your processes. This gets your business working for you, while giving you the time to expand in other areas that will see it continue to grow! 
 
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Program mentioned: Ignite
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#200 - How to make sales the minute your launch starts

Let’s take a second and get real. Launching online programs has always been pretty hard. You pour your heart and soul into creating an amazing course. You’re nervous, you’re excited - and the day finally comes to launch it. You wait… and you wait - perhaps even a couple of days before a sale comes through.
 
Unfortunately, right now in 2024, it’s tougher than it’s ever been. We could blame the economy, the changing online landscape, we could complain… or we could do something about it!
 
So what can you do that actually works to make sales the minute your launch starts?
 
The strategy I’m taking you through today is one that we at Hello Funnels have been using with our clients for years. It gets our tried and tested tick of approval, and pretty much guarantees you to make a flood of sales within the first 60 seconds of your launch.
 
So, if you’re ready to see your launch sales flood in within the first 60 seconds, tune in and learn how to create that irresistible offer that will see potential customers lining up with credit card in hand.
 
If you want the full breakdown of creating and executing this offer, head on over to hellofunnels.co/magic for our step-by-step guide to plug this strategy straight into your next launch!
 
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