HighLevel Hot Takes

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with Hayden Brimhall, one of our latest HL Pro Tools clients. Hayden and I talk about the importance of partnerships and attending networking events like the HighLevel summit. He also shares the lessons he has learned so far as being new to HighLevel, and how he’s applying them to move his business forward. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways: Introducti...

What does it feel like to see your wife crushing goal after goal? In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I’m joined by Erik Olson, husband of Funnel Gorgeous co-founder and co-CEO Cathy Olson. Erik shares what it feels like to have a successful wife and see her through her highs and lows in entrepreneurship. He talks about how his wife began with HighLevel, some of his wife’s winning moments, and...

What else can you do with HighLevel? In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with Donna Loeffler, a certified life coach and website and funnel design strategist. Today, Donna shares her “unconventional” way of using HighLevel, which aims to 10x your networking efforts by combining old-school and new-school marketing. She also talks about how she came up with her product idea and her fu...

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I speak with Dave Kosmecki, senior loan officer and owner of EZ Prospecting, a lead generation system and booking management software. Dave shares how loan officers can survive in the mortgage industry even if the phones aren’t ringing. He talks about the common blindspots retail loan officers have, how to leverage today’s automated tools to keep up with the...

Is direct mail marketing dead? Today’s guest is proof that it isn’t. In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with Dave Carroll, founder and CEO of DOPE Marketing, an automated direct mail company. Today, Dave shares what DOPE Marketing is all about, who they are serving, and how his latest DOPE Marketing app can help you supercharge your business’ direct marketing needs. Let’s get into...

If you’re in the chiropractor niche and haven’t checked out HighLevel, you’re missing out. In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with Dar Holdsworth, co-founder, and CEO of Chiro Dominance, a SaaS company serving hundreds of chiropractic offices nationwide. Today, Dar shares his transition from ClickFunnels to HighLevel, and he’s utilizing the software to serve chiropractors and their...

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with Clayton Turner, who recently sold his Shopify e-learning company and started anew with HighLevel. Clayton shares his transition from Shopify to HighLevel, and his plans to leverage HighLevel to generate leads to serve contractors, trades, etc.. We also talk about the benefits of automation for lead generation and nurturing and the best strate...

Do you feel like you’re everywhere, and it’s spreading you thin?  In this episode, Chris Mateo shares his journey with HighLevel and why it has been a “super app” for him and his clients.  He also shares the benefits of surrounding yourself with the right people, like joining a community or hiring a mentor, and how simplifying things or doing the boring stuff will give you the upward trajectory yo...

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with Chris Joseph, a.k.a CJU, a YouTuber and online coach, to talk about the advantages of learning the basics. CJU shares how he’s using HighLevel to grow his consultancy business through YouTube, why HighLevel beginners should start understanding data first before anything else, and how to use data to craft an irresistible message to tap into yo...

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, Chris Farace, founder and CEO of White Label Suite, an AI lead generation and prospecting tool serving over 2,500 HighLevel agencies, discusses what it takes to build a successful agency. Today, Chris shares his mindset when approaching problems in his business, how to empower your team so you can remove yourself from the daily operations and work ON the bus...

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with long-time traditional agency owner Brad Parnell, who recently went all-in with HighLevel. Brad shares how he transitioned from running a traditional agency for 13 years, went all-in with HighLevel, and is currently making 50% of his income revenue from HighLevel. He also shares how taking uncomfortable steps is the key to success, especially...

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...

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I’m joined by Azhar Siddiqui, co-founder and CEO of RepStack, a recruitment company built for marketing agencies. Azhar shares how he transitioned from being a one-man show to running a 200+ team of sales, marketing, and account managers dedicated to helping SaaSpreneurs grow their businesses. He talks about the mistakes most agency owners make when hiring a...

Did you miss this year’s event and wonder what HighLevel can do for you? In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I talk with Arin Darcan, CEO of Team Follow Up, who helps agencies double appointments through their done-for-you white-label call center. Arin quickly recalls how he started using HighLevel and how he was able to build his incredible software system that runs your follow-ups on autopil...

In this episode of the HighLevel Hot Takes, I speak with Anthony Garcia, a SaaSpreneur serving B2B business owners and service providers. Today, Anthony shares his thrilling HighLevel journey, unfolding the highs and lows of the first 90 days since he launched his business. He also talks about how HL Pro Tools is assisting him in this journey, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and resourc...

Do you ever wonder why things don’t pan out as expected? Have you ever thought that the problem could be you? In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with Akbar Sheikh, an award-winning coach, TEDx speaker, and author. Akbar shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he rose above the challenges and setbacks he’d been through. He talks about the importance of returning to the basics to...

Do you feel overwhelmed with all there is to know about HighLevel?  In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I speak with Adeline Saint Louis, founder and CEO of Zette Vision, an AI-powered sales and marketing automation platform. Adeline shares how she started with HighLevel, what the HighLevel community feels like, how she found the help she needed to learn sales and marketing and anything HighLe...

In this episode of the HighLevel Hot Takes, I’m bringing in one of the brains behind the success of this year’s HighLevel summit, Robin Alex. Robin is one of the co-founders of HighLevel, and being from Dallas has given him quite the edge in curating several unique and engaging activities for the attendees. How did this year’s summit turn out? How did Robin and his team plan out for this event? Wh...

Do you feel like you’re nowhere near where you want to be with HighLevel? Don’t fret, because even the best of us were once like you–beginners who often get lost in the complexities of SaaSpreneurship. So, in this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with Robb Bailey, a former fitness agency owner and one of the first beta users of HighLevel. Today, Robb shares his experience using the HighL...

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with JC Hite, an entrepreneur with over 200 employees and 10 offices nationwide with a mission to help digital marketing agencies scale their businesses. Today, JC talks about his company mission and how it drives its growth, what separates the doers from the dreamers, especially during uncertain times, and the power of commitment and how it can f...

What’s it like becoming a top HighLevel affiliate?  In this podcast episode, I sit down with the infamous Jason Wardrop, a HighLevel top affiliate and last year’s winner of our HL Pro Tools affiliate contest. Today, Jason shares his entrepreneurial journey, how to become an affiliate, specifically using YouTube for HighLevel affiliate marketing, and tips for those who want to be a successful affil...

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I interviewed Connor Zarou, a civil engineer who became a SaaSpreneur and, recently, a top HighLevel affiliate. Today, Connor lets you in on his secrets on how he became a top affiliate even without any affiliate marketing experience, his strategy when it comes to making content, and the best platform for those starting in the affiliate world. Let’s get star...

What it’s like to stand out from the crowd and take risks so you can serve the underdogs ? In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I speak with Cathy Olson, co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous, to talk about her entrepreneurial journey, especially her experience after transitioning to HighLevel. Cathy shares her unique thought process in standing out in a sea of sameness, why it’s ok to be different, ho...

What’s the best approach when selling SaaS? In this HighLevel Hot Takes episode, I sit down with agency owner-turned SaaSpreneur Andy Audate to talk about the differences he has seen being an agency owner and now solely focusing on SaaS. Andy also shares his biggest takeaway from this year’s LevelUp Summit and the real value of putting out your product (even if it isn’t perfect yet) to gain tracti...

Is your mindset strong enough to overcome the fears holding you back from growing as an entrepreneur? In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, I sit down with AmyK Hutchens, an elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur and master communicator. Today, AmyK shares the mindset that transitioned her to faith and flow, how it helped her grow her business while helping other entrepreneurs, and some o...