Relationship Marketing

In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his exact tips on how to reach out to people on LinkedIn. 1. Search Ideal Audience 2. Craft A Short Message 3. Ask Questions 4. Wait For Reply 5. Follow-up 6. Make It Easy Please share, comment and leave your question on the link below: https://www.automationlinks.com/how-to-reach-out-to-people-on-linkedin/

LinkedIn Profile Tips: In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insight about how you can use LinkedIn to build quality connections with potential customers. Must Do: Keep Your Profile Basics Updated Only Use Professional Photos Brand Your Profile With a Background Photo Write a Ridiculously Good Summary Terminate Those Typos Use Keywords With Intent Get Recommendations Please share,...

LinkedIn – In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insights about how to setup a great LinkedIn profile that will increase engagement and sales. 1. LinkedIn Profile Stats 2. Logline 3. Your Summary 4. Experience & Education 5. Skills & Endorsements 6. Automate Please leave a comment, share or ask your question below: https://www.automationlinks.com/how-to-setup-your-linkedin-profile/

LinkedIn For Business - In this #blog, #podcast and #video Brad Smith shares his insight on how to use LinkedIn for business. All week we will be discussing different ways you can use LinkedIn to increase engagement and get new customers. Over the past 7 years we've been using LinkedIn to grow our business AutomationLinks. 1. Find Your Ideal Customer 2. Search Businesses You Can Network With 3. Tr...

E-mail Revenue - E-mails - In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insights about how you can start making money from your e-mails. This is one of the best ways to stay connected with your audience and continue providing support and value. 1. Subject Line 2. Sender Name 3. Day Of The Week 4. Time Of Day 5. Cart Abandonment 6. Follow-ups Please share, leave a comment or ask your quest...

When To Send E-mails: In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insight about when you should send your e-mail to your customers. If you send your e-mails at the wrong time they'll never be opened or replied to. Think about when your customers are most likely going to open and need your e-mails. 1. Best Day 2. Perfect Time Of Day 3. The Messaging 4. Ask For Replies 5. Make Sales 6. Inc...

Personalized E-mail Campaigns - In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insights on how to craft the perfect e-mail campaign. Don’t Use Images Images will send your e-mails directly to the promotion folder. Once you end up in any folder besides the inbox forget about your e-mails working anymore! No More Then 3 Links Do not flood your e-mail with URL links spamming your potential cli...

E-mail Marketing Tips: In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insights about how to write e-mails for e-mail marketing. Remember your e-mails should help you further your relationship with a potential client. Make it as personalized as possible and you'll see higher conversion rates. 1. Don't Use Images 2. No More Then 3 Links 3. Write Your E-mail In Gmail First 4. Make It Personal...

No Show Prospect - In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insight on what to do when a potential prospect doesn't show up for a meeting. Things come up and people don't make every appointment, show empathy the first time the prospect doesn't show up, ask to reschedule and make sure you give them reminders leading up to the next appointment. 1. Reminders 2. Second Reminders 3. Follow...

Blog Content - In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insight on where you should share your blog content online. The question of the day is "Where should I post by blog content online?" We post our content 6 days a week so sometimes it's tough to get your message out there. Always give value, share snippets and make sure you include a link back to the exact blog post. 1. LinkedIn 2...

Increase Gym Memberships - In this blog, podcast and video 6 Tips For Gyms To Increase Members, Brad Smith shares his insights on how to increase your gym memberships. We've worked with hundreds of gyms throughout the world and the owners who take a personalized, caring and empathetic approach are the most successful. 1. Unique Offer 2. Solution Based Message 3. Risk Free First Time Deal 4. Build...

Follow-up - In this blog, podcast and video about Gurus Vs. Follow-up Brad Smith shares his insight about how you should always follow-up with every potential lead until they say "yes" or "no." Most business owners try marketing, advertising and then turn to a guru, hype online or just quit. We believe if you follow-up with every potential customer you'll succeed. https://www.automationlinks.com/g...

Automation First! https://www.automationlinks.com/advertising-vs-automation/ In this blog and video Brad Smith shares his insights about using an automation first framework. Yesterday we spoke about how we need to switch our strategy from marketing to relationships first. Today we want to share the second piece of our framework where you should focus on automation before advertising. 1. Welcome Ne...

Relationships First! https://www.automationlinks.com/marketing-vs-relationships/ In this blog and video Brad Smith talks about The Automation Framework that we've created. Most websites get a 1% conversion rate, by using our framework you'll see a bump up to 15% conversions from your website. The first piece of the puzzle is building real relationships with your website visitors. 1. Live Chat 2. S...

New Content Ideas - https://www.automationlinks.com/where-do-you-get-new-content-ideas/ In this blog and video Brad Smith tells you how he gets new content ideas for his website content strategy. We do 6 blogs, podcasts and videos every single week. We use unique strategies to come up with new ideas. The goal is to be there to answer customer questions when they search for it. Our clients have ask...

Text New Leads - https://www.automationlinks.com/should-i-text-new-leads/ In this blog and video Brad Smith talks about how text messaging isn’t just a convenient way to chat with friends. It’s also a powerful mobile marketing tool for small businesses. The vast majority of people own a cellphone, and most use their phone to send and receive text messages, also known as SMS messages. 1. Texting Bu...

Use Analytics - https://www.automationlinks.com/how-to-use-analytics-to-grow-your-business/ In this blog and video Brad Smith shares how you can use analytics to grow your business online. First start by tracking how many visitors you receive each month to your website. You'll then want to use your email marketing software to track how many conversions you receive. From there you can use a softwar...

Ask For Reviews - https://www.automationlinks.com/when-to-ask-for-reviews/ In the blog and video Brad Smith teaches that you should ask for reviews within 30 days of working with a client. It's given them long enough to experience your services and also when they're most excited about your business. Depending on your churn rate it's hard to tell when someone will drop or leave your business. 1. Se...

Blogs To Follow - https://www.automationlinks.com/6-best-blogs-to-follow/ In this blog and video Brad Smith tells you which blogs he follows and why. Most of these blogs have their own video and podcast channel you can watch or listen to. Find a blog that will help you grow, give you insights and tell you the truth! 1. Neilpatel 2. OkDork 3. SmartPassiveIncome 4. RickMulready 5. Entrepreneur.com 6...

Website Copy - https://www.automationlinks.com/how-to-write-website-copy/ In this blog and video Brad Smith shares his insights about how to create a good website copy and message on your website. There are two different websites out there, the average is talking about themselves and what they offer. The website's that see the highest conversions are the ones that focus on the pain points of their...

Marketing Strategy Plan - https://www.automationlinks.com/what-should-be-the-first-step-in-marketing-strategy-planning/ In this blog and video Brad Smith teaches on how to setup your marketing strategy. Whether you are a beginner or a marketing pro it always helps to study the pain points your potential customers are feeling. Get on their level and be there when they need your support and you'll b...

Facebook Retargeting - https://www.automationlinks.com/how-facebook-retargeting-works/ In this blog and video Brad Smith teaches you how to setup Facebook Retargeting and also some insight on how to implement it into your business. Here’s how Facebook retargeting works. In order to identify your website visitors so you can retarget them on Facebook, insert a Facebook pixel on your site. 1. Click T...

Social Media SEO - https://www.automationlinks.com/what-is-the-best-social-media-strategy-for-seo/ In this blog and video Brad Smith talks about the connection between social media and SEO has been debated for years. Marketers continue to argue over whether or not social media activity influences search rankings and while there’s evidence to support both sides, the truth is that there’s no concret...

FB Messenger Bot - https://www.automationlinks.com/how-to-setup-a-fb-messenger-bot/ In this video and blog Brad Smith teaches you how to setup your FB Messenger bot. This will help you build better relationships, grow subscribers and in the end help more people. By adding messenger into your business you'll be able to build deeper relationships with your clients. 1. What is a messenger bot? 2. Cre...

Free Email Marketing - https://www.automationlinks.com/what-are-some-free-email-marketing-tools/ Having used many email marketing businesses, I must say, most of the software out there have all the options, controls and features. Also, they all have much different pricing and require different skill levels to setup. 1. The Difference 2. The Price 3. Features 4. Testimonials 5. Analytics 6. Automat...