All Systems Go! Marketing Automation and Systems Building with Chris L. Davis
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsLooking to go deeper with marketing automation? Join Chris L. Davis from Automation Bridge reveals strategies how to properly implement marketing automation to scale your business without exhausting yourself. Listen and learn proven principles, discovered by working in fast scaling marketing and technology startup environments, that will save you from making common mistakes and traps many entrepreneurs fall into. Since 2012, Chris has coached hundreds of small businesses and consulted with some of the most prominent tech startups affording him a comprehensive understanding of what automation looks like for all types of business models. That experience, coupled with his unique way of creating clarity out of complexity will make the listening experience enjoyable and topics easily consumable. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and when put to practice, your business will grow...automatically.
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Automating the B2B Pipeline
September 01, 2022 13:18 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 147 - In this episode, Chris covers a crucial but often overlooked process, which is incorporating automation into your B2B pipeline effectively. This process is trickier and not as common as adding automation to a B2C pipeline, but equally as important. Tune in to learn how to leverage technology to build the correct system to meet your marketing needs and the most important pieces to take into consideration when building a pipeline automation.
Killing the Imposter
August 25, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 146 - Have you ever heard of imposter syndrome? In this episode, Chris shares his take on the subject including his own personal experience with imposter syndrome and how he was able to overcome it. He also talks about the implications it has on anybody providing the service of automation. If you've been struggling with imposter syndrome, you don't want to miss this pep talk on how to kill the imposter and simultaneously kill one of the primary threats to your su...
Automating Marketing, Sales, and Operations feat. Marquis Murray
August 18, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 145 - Chris is joined by an exciting guest, Marquis Murray, to discuss automating your sales and marketing processes at scale. They also have an honest conversation about how doing so is an ever growing event of process improvement. Marquis is the CEO & Founder of Ditto, where he and his team are on a mission to eliminate burnout for good so that teams can focus on the work without the issue of not knowing where or how the work is happening. This episode is sure ...
An Honest Talk About Buying Software
August 11, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 144 - Buying technology and software can be very tricky. This week, Chris opens up an honest conversation about buying software and even puts his personal experiences and thought processes on display for critique. He explains the 3 different areas of complexity when it comes to software and also shares a few eye opening perspective shifts that will change the way you look at investing in technology for the growth of your business. By the end of this discussion, w...
Acquiring and Hiring True Expertise
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 143 - This week Chris is talking about acquiring and hiring expertise, from two different angles. You'll get insight from the perspective of the technical professional on what the journey looks like to acquire the expertise that will allow you to demand the big bucks and deliver for your clients in a big way. Chris also covers what to be mindful of and look out for, as the business owner who is looking to hire an expert, so that you can operate in perfect parity....
ASG 143 – Acquiring and Hiring True Expertise
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week Chris is talking about acquiring and hiring expertise, from two different angles. You’ll get insight from the perspective of the technical professional on what the journey looks like to acquire the expertise that will allow you to demand the big bucks and deliver for your clients in a big way. Chris also covers…
One Size Does NOT Fit All
July 28, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 142 - This week, Chris covers how one size does not fit all when it comes to marketing automation and how to navigate this with different businesses. He takes you on an objective exploration where he proposes two equally great options, for you as the service provider, to best support your clients. This is an episode to listen closely to because taking these golden nuggets of wisdom and applying them more consciously is sure to improve the results for both your bu...
ASG 142 – One Size Does NOT Fit All
July 28, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week, Chris covers how one size does not fit all when it comes to marketing automation and how to navigate this with different businesses. He takes you on an objective exploration where he proposes two equally great options, for you as the service provider, to best support your clients. This is an episode to…
The Value of a Good Strategy
July 21, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 141 - What should you be willing to invest in strategy? This week, Chris is discussing the value and the cost of a good marketing strategy. This topic is imperative to the continual growth of your business because you must have a strong strategy in place before you can focus on automation. If you've been wondering what to expect when investing in someone to help you define a functioning strategy, make sure to tune in to this episode.
ASG 141 – The Value of a Good Strategy
July 21, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 32.6 MBWhat should you be willing to invest in strategy? This week, Chris is discussing the value and the cost of a good marketing strategy. This topic is imperative to the continual growth of your business because you must have a strong strategy in place before you can focus on automation. If you’ve been wondering what…
From $500 Websites to 5-Figure Launches feat. Kronda Adair
July 14, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 140 - Chris is joined by a returning guest, Kronda Adair, to deliver a little tough love in hopes to get you on the right path to growth. Kronda is a Certified ASP™ and the founder of Karvel Digital, where their mission is to help service-based businesses use content to sell services and scale without burning out in the process. This episode is full of insight on the ASP™ certification process and wisdom on growth and resourcefulness, both for founders and digita...
ASG 140 – From $500 Websites to 5-Figure Launches feat. Kronda Adair
July 14, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 44.1 MBChris is joined by a returning guest, Kronda Adair, to deliver a little tough love in hopes to get you on the right path to growth. Kronda is a Certified ASP™ and the founder of Karvel Digital, where their mission is to help service-based businesses use content to sell services and scale without burning out…
Trying To Do It All
July 07, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 139 - Have you ever heard the saying, "You're doing too much"? In this episode, Chris is offering a word of caution on trying to do it all with automation. He also sets the record straight for what should be expected, from both the founder and the marketer, when it comes to possible outcomes of a marketing funnel. By the end of this episode, you'll see that it's okay to give yourself more leeway and freedom to be imperfect, but profitable.
ASG 139 – Trying To Do It All
July 07, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.8 MBHave you ever heard the saying, “You’re doing too much”? In this episode, Chris is offering a word of caution on trying to do it all with automation. He also sets the record straight for what should be expected, from both the founder and the marketer, when it comes to possible outcomes of a marketing…
Finding the Right People to Grow Your Business
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 138 - Chris covers what it takes to build a team that will support you in the growth of your business, the right way. He gives insight on what is required for a successful hiring process, from both the founder and the service provider perspectives, and the difference between looking for the perfect person and the right person. This is an episode you won't want to miss if you're ready to learn how you can make your next hire, your best hire.
ASG 138 – Finding the Right People to Grow Your Business
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 36.5 MBChris covers what it takes to build a team that will support you in the growth of your business, the right way. He gives insight on what is required for a successful hiring process, from both the founder and the service provider perspectives, and the difference between looking for the perfect person and the right…
What It Takes to Build A Successful Email Program
June 23, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 137 - How can you leverage email to create more profitability in your business and in a way that's sustainable? As profitable email marketing programs are quickly emerging as a heavy need in the marketplace, this a question that is being asked more commonly than ever. Chris has personally developed an automated email marketing framework, that has yet to be defeated, and is sharing a few of his biggest pointers to building a successful email program.
ASG 137 – What It Takes to Build A Successful Email Program
June 23, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 30.5 MBHow can you leverage email to create more profitability in your business and in a way that’s sustainable? As profitable email marketing programs are quickly emerging as a heavy need in the marketplace, this a question that is being asked more commonly than ever. Chris has personally developed an automated email marketing framework, that has…
ASG 136 – What is your MO?
June 16, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, Chris gives a bit of a different meaning to the term “MO”, than you may be familiar with. The truth is, marketers often don’t have marketing funnels equivalent to those that they create for others. Chris uncovers why this happens and why objectivity is so crucial to the success and growth of…
What is your MO?
June 16, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 136 - In this episode, Chris gives a bit of a different meaning to the term "MO", than you may be familiar with. The truth is, marketers often don't have marketing funnels equivalent to those that they create for others. Chris uncovers why this happens and why objectivity is so crucial to the success and growth of your own business. If you've been struggling with lacking in doing for yourself, like you're doing for others, make sure you tune in.
ASG 135 – A Strategic Approach to Content Production feat. Noelia Sanchez
June 09, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week Chris invites on a very special guest, Noelia Sanchez, who happens to be a certified Automation Service Provider™. Noelia is also a Branding and Digital Strategist specializing in helping nonprofit organizations leverage content marketing to increase their impact, elevate their voice, and better connect with their communities. They talk about the strategic approach…
A Strategic Approach to Content Production feat. Noelia Sanchez
June 09, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 135 - This week Chris invites on a very special guest, Noelia Sanchez, who happens to be a certified Automation Service Provider™. Noelia is also a Branding and Digital Strategist specializing in helping nonprofit organizations leverage content marketing to increase their impact, elevate their voice, and better connect with their communities. They talk about the strategic approach Noelia uses for content production with her clients and what drew her to join the A...
ASG 134 – Visual Funnel Mapping with WordPress feat. Lincoln Islam
June 02, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 39.3 MBChris is joined by Lincoln Islam to discuss WordPress based solutions for funnel building. Lincoln is the Founder of WPFunnels, which is the only funnel builder in WordPress with which you can both plan and design your funnels within the WordPress dashboard. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why you should be using…
Visual Funnel Mapping with WordPress feat. Lincoln Islam
June 02, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 134 - Chris is joined by Lincoln Islam to discuss WordPress based solutions for funnel building. Lincoln is the Founder of WPFunnels, which is the only funnel builder in WordPress with which you can both plan and design your funnels within the WordPress dashboard. By the end of this episode, you'll understand why you should be using WordPress and why you need to consider leveraging a tool such as WPFunnels to build out your sales funnel.
ASG 133 – Evolution of Education and Its Impact on SaaS Growth feat. Bob Sparkins
May 26, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 38.7 MBTune into this week’s episode where Chris is joined by a long time friend, Bob Sparkins, to discuss how to leverage education effectively to generate more conversions for SaaS companies. Bob is a former high school history teacher and now the Sales Marketing Manager of the top landing page and website building conversion platform, Leadpages.…
Evolution of Education and Its Impact on SaaS Growth feat. Bob Sparkins
May 26, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 133 - Tune into this week's episode where Chris is joined by a long time friend, Bob Sparkins, to discuss how to leverage education effectively to generate more conversions for SaaS companies. Bob is a former high school history teacher and now the Sales Marketing Manager of the top landing page and website building conversion platform, Leadpages. This episode is filled with so many golden gems and insights, that this very well may solve the missing piece to your...
Using Systems to Make A Shift in the Marketplace feat. Matthias Hombauer
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 132 - In this episode, Chris is joined by one of his first mentorship students, Matthias Hombauer, to discuss finding success and using systems to shift into more success. Matthias is a successful international Dream Developer who helps people live their passion in order to enjoy a fulfilling life. They detail how Matthias learned about online marketing for his first business and then applied those principles to reinvent himself for a second business, all while s...
ASG 132 – Using Systems to Make A Shift in the Marketplace feat. Matthias Hombauer
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Chris is joined by one of his first mentorship students, Matthias Hombauer, to discuss finding success and using systems to shift into more success. Matthias is a successful international Dream Developer who helps people live their passion in order to enjoy a fulfilling life. They detail how Matthias learned about online marketing…
ASG 131 – Automated Handwriting to Personalize Your Marketing and Sales feat. Rick Elmore
May 12, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 36.8 MBIf you’ve been looking to take the personalization of your marketing efforts to the next level, there is now an additional tool to be able to do that. Chris is joined by Rick Elmore, in this week’s episode, to discuss how you can utilize automated handwriting in your business to stand out from the competition.…
Automated Handwriting to Personalize Your Marketing and Sales feat. Rick Elmore
May 12, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 131 - If you've been looking to take the personalization of your marketing efforts to the next level, there is now an additional tool to be able to do that. Chris is joined by Rick Elmore, in this week's episode, to discuss how you can utilize automated handwriting in your business to stand out from the competition. Rick is the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted, a proprietary technology developed to put real pen and ink to paper in order to scale handwritten commun...
ASG 130 – Object Oriented Automation Using CRM Software feat. Pieter de Villiers
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode, Chris is joined by Pieter de Villiers to talk about custom CRM automation. Pieter is the CEO of Macanta, a no-code solution that allows users to create a custom CRM and process automation system. They discuss how object oriented automation is the up and coming way to leverage your CRM. As well…
Object Oriented Automation Using CRM Software feat. Pieter de Villiers
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 130 - In this episode, Chris is joined by Pieter de Villiers to talk about custom CRM automation. Pieter is the CEO of Macanta, a no-code solution that allows users to create a custom CRM and process automation system. They discuss how object oriented automation is the up and coming way to leverage your CRM. As well as, Pieter gives insight on Macanta and the current holes in the marketplace that it solves. If you're trying to navigate the landscape of CRMs, this...
ASG 129 – Pinterest Marketing Strategies for Beginners feat. Precious Rodgers
April 28, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 37 MBHave you been curious how you could leverage Pinterest for a profit? This week, Chris is joined by a Pinterest marketing expert and ads specialist, Precious Rodgers. Precious is the CEO of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency that focuses on driving more people & profit to online businesses with and without Pinterest ads. Make sure…
Pinterest Marketing Strategies for Beginners feat. Precious Rodgers
April 28, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 129 - Have you been curious how you could leverage Pinterest for a profit? This week, Chris is joined by a Pinterest marketing expert and ads specialist, Precious Rodgers. Precious is the CEO of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency that focuses on driving more people & profit to online businesses with and without Pinterest ads. Make sure you tune in if you're ready to wrap your head around increasing your business growth by utilizing Pinterest!
ASG 128 – 5 Ways to Generate Qualified Leads Every Single Month feat. Tai Goodwin
April 21, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 44.6 MBHow can you begin bringing in qualified leads consistently? Well this week, Chris invites on Tai Goodwin to talk about just that. Tai is the CEO of That Marketing Team and “The Quiz Queen”. If you’re ready to grow and scale, you don’t want to miss this episode because Tai covers 5 strategies that will…
5 Ways to Generate Qualified Leads Every Single Month feat. Tai Goodwin
April 21, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 128 - How can you begin bringing in qualified leads consistently? Well this week, Chris invites on Tai Goodwin to talk about just that. Tai is the CEO of That Marketing Team and "The Quiz Queen". If you're ready to grow and scale, you don't want to miss this episode because Tai covers 5 strategies that will generate qualified leads for your business, every single month.
ASG 127 – Enabling Marketing Automation for WordPress with WP Fusion feat. Jack Arturo
April 14, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 47.9 MBAre you ready to get deeper integrations with your WordPress site and your marketing automation platform? In this episode, Chris is joined by Jack Arturo, who is a WordPress developer specializing in CRMs and marketing automation tools. They dive deep into how the WP Fusion plugin allows entrepreneurs to create a robust system for marketing.…
Enabling Marketing Automation for WordPress with WP Fusion feat. Jack Arturo
April 14, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 127 - Are you ready to get deeper integrations with your WordPress site and your marketing automation platform? In this episode, Chris is joined by Jack Arturo, who is a WordPress developer specializing in CRMs and marketing automation tools. They dive deep into how the WP Fusion plugin allows entrepreneurs to create a robust system for marketing. If you have not yet heard of the WP Fusion plugin, you don't want to miss this episode.
ASG 126 – Building An Online Learning Experience with LifterLMS feat. Chris Badget
April 07, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, Chris invites on the Co-founder and CEO of LifterLMS, Chris Badget. Chris’ main focus is educating entrepreneurs to create, launch and scale high value online training platforms. They talk about learning trends and what makes LifterLMS so special. Chris also gives exciting updates for all of the existing users and potential users…
Building An Online Learning Experience with LifterLMS feat. Chris Badget
April 07, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 126 - In this episode, Chris invites on the Co-founder and CEO of LifterLMS, Chris Badget. Chris' main focus is educating entrepreneurs to create, launch and scale high value online training platforms. They talk about learning trends and what makes LifterLMS so special. Chris also gives exciting updates for all of the existing users and potential users of LifterLMS, on what's coming down the pike in the near future.
ASG 125 – Balancing People, Processes, and Technology feat. Sandra Halling
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, Chris is joined by Sandra Halling, founder of The Data Mavens, to discuss finding balance in your business. Sandra is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and executives design their workflow and systems to feel organized, have peace of mind, and prioritize what matters to them. If you’re ready to learn how to develop…
Balancing People, Processes, and Technology feat. Sandra Halling
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 125 - In this episode, Chris is joined by Sandra Halling, founder of The Data Mavens, to discuss finding balance in your business. Sandra is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and executives design their workflow and systems to feel organized, have peace of mind, and prioritize what matters to them. If you're ready to learn how to develop better work habits and achieve aligned productivity, you don't want to miss this episode.
ASG 124 – Starting Out Successfully feat. Talona Davis
March 24, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 48.5 MBChris invites on a very special guest, Talona Davis, to talk about the path to starting a business profitably. Talona is the owner of To The T Decor & Design, an interior decorating studio, which she started about a year ago. They detail a lot of what every new entrepreneur goes through, including nerves and…
Starting Out Successfully feat. Talona Davis
March 24, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 124 - Chris invites on a very special guest, Talona Davis, to talk about the path to starting a business profitably. Talona is the owner of To The T Decor & Design, an interior decorating studio, which she started about a year ago. They detail a lot of what every new entrepreneur goes through, including nerves and confusion, as well as the journey throughout reaching profitability.
ASG 123 – Using Behavior Intelligence to Better Sales and Communication feat. Ben Bressington
March 17, 2022 13:23 - 47 minutes - 45.4 MBDo you feel like your sales calls and skills could use some improvement? Chris is joined by special guest Ben Bressington for this episode where they discuss behavior intelligence and how you can use it to close more deals, faster. Ben is a speaker and author who has spent 10 years helping Fortune 1000 companies…
Using Behavior Intelligence to Better Sales and Communication feat. Ben Bressington
March 17, 2022 13:23 - 47 minutes - 33 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 123 - Do you feel like your sales calls and skills could use some improvement? Chris is joined by special guest Ben Bressington for this episode where they discuss behavior intelligence and how you can use it to close more deals, faster. Ben is a speaker and author who has spent 10 years helping Fortune 1000 companies apply gamification principles to their sales and communication process and is now focused on helping people improve their sales conversations. If y...
ASG 122 – Collecting Data Throughout the Customer Journey feat. Julian Juenemann
March 10, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, Chris is joined by Julian Juenemann to discuss how to begin taking a data-driven approach to your customer journey. Julian is the creator of the Youtube channel with over 150,000 subscribers, MeasureSchool, where he teaches a new way of marketing to others. Tune in to learn how data can transform your business…
Collecting Data Throughout the Customer Journey feat. Julian Juenemann
March 10, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 122 - In this episode, Chris is joined by Julian Juenemann to discuss how to begin taking a data-driven approach to your customer journey. Julian is the creator of the Youtube channel with over 150,000 subscribers, MeasureSchool, where he teaches a new way of marketing to others. Tune in to learn how data can transform your business and how to capture it along your entire customer journey.
ASG 121 – Strategic Insight: How to Build an Online Sales Funnel
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MBChris walks through the foundational elements of building an online sales funnel which he calls, a Profit Pathway. Since a Profit Pathway is a necessity for every online business that intends to generate profit, he uses this episode to lay out the 3 components that every Profit Pathway must consist of. If you don’t yet…
Strategic Insight: How to Build an Online Sales Funnel
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 121 - Chris walks through the foundational elements of building an online sales funnel which he calls, a Profit Pathway. Since a Profit Pathway is a necessity for every online business that intends to generate profit, he uses this episode to lay out the 3 components that every Profit Pathway must consist of. If you don't yet have one in your business, or you're not sure how your funnel is functioning, this episode is for you.