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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ASG 095 – Email Marketing Strategies That Actually Work feat. Rob and Kennedy of Email Marketing Heroes
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 79.4 MBIn this episode Chris is joined by the dynamic duo, Rob and Kennedy of Email Marketing Heroes. They share their framework for a unique take on a welcome sequence, as well as many other tips and tricks to improve your email marketing strategy from both a psychological and technological stand point. Get ready to take…
Email Marketing Strategies That Actually Work feat. Rob and Kennedy of Email Marketing Heroes
September 02, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 95 - In this episode Chris is joined by the dynamic duo, Rob and Kennedy of Email Marketing Heroes. They share their framework for a unique take on a welcome sequence, as well as many other tips and tricks to improve your email marketing strategy from both a psychological and technological stand point. Get ready to take notes because the secrets revealed in this podcast will completely reshape how you look at email marketing.
ASG 094 – Replacing Retainers with VIP Days feat. Jordan Gill
August 26, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 56 MBHave you heard of VIP days? In this episode Chris is joined by a fellow systems lover, Jordan Gill. Jordan is the founder of Systems Saved me and is passionate about providing clarity around the potential path to replace retainers with one-day virtual intensives. If you have been looking at other ways to scale your…
Replacing Retainers with VIP Days feat. Jordan Gill
August 26, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 94 - Have you heard of VIP days? In this episode Chris is joined by a fellow systems lover, Jordan Gill. Jordan is the founder of Systems Saved me and is passionate about providing clarity around the potential path to replace retainers with one-day virtual intensives. If you have been looking at other ways to scale your service based business without retainers, this episode is for you.
ASG 093 – The Next Big Thing for Chat Marketing feat. Mike Yan of ManyChat
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 68.2 MBWhat would it mean for your business if you could close leads in the DM’s through automation? This week Chris is joined by the excited and enthusiastic co-founder of ManyChat, Mike Yan, as he announces a major update to chat marketing that is going to change the landscape of how people use social media and…
The Next Big Thing for Chat Marketing feat. Mike Yan of ManyChat
August 19, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 93 - What would it mean for your business if you could close leads in the DM's through automation? This week Chris is joined by the excited and enthusiastic co-founder of ManyChat, Mike Yan, as he announces a major update to chat marketing that is going to change the landscape of how people use social media and close leads. Listen closely because this is your entryway into making the next quarter that much greater by adding an element of chat marketing and DM aut...
Simple Strategies to Scaling Your Coaching Services feat. Janet Kafadar
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 92 - This week Chris is joined by his good friend, Janet Kafadar, as they peel back the layers of Janet's strategy for automating her coaching business from sales to fulfillment. She reveals how she attracts, qualifies and closes leads while painting a realistic picture of what you can automate and what you shouldn't in order to keep things simple and streamlined. Once you see how effective this strategy is, it will be extremely difficult for you to deny doing th...
ASG 092 – Simple Strategies to Scaling Your Coaching Services feat. Janet Kafadar
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 59.7 MBThis week Chris is joined by his good friend, Janet Kafadar, as they peel back the layers of Janet’s strategy for automating her coaching business from sales to fulfillment. She reveals how she attracts, qualifies and closes leads while painting a realistic picture of what you can automate and what you shouldn’t in order to…
ASG 091 – Trusting Your Gut Over Your Data feat. Tim Cakir
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 51.9 MBTypically, Chris is always an advocate for data driven decision making and letting the data determine what needs to be done. However, this week Chris is joined by Tim Cakir who brings an interesting case to the table, that sometimes your gut is right. Finding a balance between the two is key. But how do…
Trusting Your Gut Over Your Data feat. Tim Cakir
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 91 - Typically, Chris is always an advocate for data driven decision making and letting the data determine what needs to be done. However, this week Chris is joined by Tim Cakir who brings an interesting case to the table, that sometimes your gut is right. Finding a balance between the two is key. But how do you balance the decision driven nature that we must adhere to as marketers, with the human nature of trusting your intuition? Tune in for Tim's explanation t...
ASG 090 – Mastering Your MarTech Stack feat. Dan McGaw
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 48.1 MBDo you know what you should be taking into consideration when choosing a MarTech stack for your business? This week, Chris is joined by Dan McGaw to discuss the importance of the tools that you select and the data that they provide. By the end of this episode you’ll have a better understanding of how…
Mastering Your MarTech Stack feat. Dan McGaw
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 90 - Do you know what you should be taking into consideration when choosing a MarTech stack for your business? This week, Chris is joined by Dan McGaw to discuss the importance of the tools that you select and the data that they provide. By the end of this episode you'll have a better understanding of how to select the best technology stack that will help your businesses extract and interpret the right data to grow your revenue exponentially.
ASG 089 – Boosting Your Email Open Rates feat. Adrian Savage
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 55.8 MBAdrian Savage joins Chris in this week’s episode to discuss how you can make sure your emails land in the inbox instead of the spam or promotions folder. Adrian is the founder and creator of Deliverability Dashboard and over the years has helped many well-known names in the online space improve their email performance. Get…
Boosting Your Email Open Rates feat. Adrian Savage
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 89 - Adrian Savage joins Chris in this week's episode to discuss how you can make sure your emails land in the inbox instead of the spam or promotions folder. Adrian is the founder and creator of Deliverability Dashboard and over the years has helped many well-known names in the online space improve their email performance. Get ready to take notes and pay close attention as Adrian breaks down all the factors that go into avoiding the spam folder and increasing yo...
E-Commerce Email Automation at Scale feat. Eric Schechter of GiddyUp
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 88 - Chris pulls back the curtain in an open conversation with a Co-founder he had the privilege to personally work with and scale their e-commerce business using automated email marketing. Eric Schechter is the Co-founder and VP of Marketing at GiddyUp, a partner marketing network and performance platform. Chris had the joy of meeting Eric while conducting a live workshop and when the opportunity presented itself to jump onboard and help, he did. Have a listen t...
ASG 088 – E-Commerce Email Automation at Scale feat. Eric Schechter of GiddyUp
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 67.2 MBChris pulls back the curtain in an open conversation with a Co-founder he had the privilege to personally work with and scale their e-commerce business using automated email marketing. Eric Schechter is the Co-founder and VP of Marketing at GiddyUp, a partner marketing network and performance platform. Chris had the joy of meeting Eric while…
ASG 087 – How to Strategically Use Thank You Pages in Your Marketing Online feat. Brian Keith
July 08, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 57.3 MBAre you properly leveraging your thank you pages? In this episode Chris is joined by Brian Keith to talk about one of their favorite topics in online marketing. Brian is the founder of Red Beard Consulting where he helps companies scale their profits and impact through auditing their existing systems. Tune in to hear Chris…
How to Strategically Use Thank You Pages in Your Marketing Online feat. Brian Keith
July 08, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 87 - Are you properly leveraging your thank you pages? In this episode Chris is joined by Brian Keith to talk about one of their favorite topics in online marketing. Brian is the founder of Red Beard Consulting where he helps companies scale their profits and impact through auditing their existing systems. Tune in to hear Chris and Brian discuss various ways to win (and a way to lose) by using thank you pages effectively.
ASG 086 – Gaining a Deeper Understanding of ActiveCampaign feat. Kay Peacey
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 80.7 MBIn this episode Chris is joined by one of his favorite marketers from the ActiveCampaign community, Kay Peacey. Kay is a Certified ActiveCampaign Consultant and an experienced digital marketer. Sit back and enjoy this conversation, whether you already utilize ActiveCampaign or are just now hearing of it, as Chris and Kay give a holistic perspective…
Gaining a Deeper Understanding of ActiveCampaign feat. Kay Peacey
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 86 - In this episode Chris is joined by one of his favorite marketers from the ActiveCampaign community, Kay Peacey. Kay is a Certified ActiveCampaign Consultant and an experienced digital marketer. Sit back and enjoy this conversation, whether you already utilize ActiveCampaign or are just now hearing of it, as Chris and Kay give a holistic perspective to leveraging automation, as well as a few things to be mindful of.
ASG 085 – The Enemy of Automation
June 24, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MBDo you find yourself operating in your business with random or inconsistent action? In this week’s episode Chris discusses the enemy of automation and why inconsistency can be detrimental to your success. As much of a super power as automation is for your business, it can be defeated. Be sure to listen and take notes…
The Enemy of Automation
June 24, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 85 - Do you find yourself operating in your business with random or inconsistent action? In this week's episode Chris discusses the enemy of automation and why inconsistency can be detrimental to your success. As much of a super power as automation is for your business, it can be defeated. Be sure to listen and take notes so you can ensure that you're not holding kryptonite up to your marketing automation efforts.
ASG 084 – Review: Screen Recording Software
June 17, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this week’s episode Chris is discussing the importance, power and utility of screen recording software. Whether it’s taking a quick screenshot to share and collaborate with your team or a video recording of your screen, this software can become an indispensable tool for your business. This is the first of a variety of episodes…
Review: Screen Recording Software
June 17, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 84 - In this week's episode Chris is discussing the importance, power and utility of screen recording software. Whether it's taking a quick screenshot to share and collaborate with your team or a video recording of your screen, this software can become an indispensable tool for your business. This is the first of a variety of episodes to come that will be focused on reviewing different softwares to improve your productivity, marketing and overall business.
Marketing Playbooks for Strategic Growth feat. Scott Martineau of Keap
June 10, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 83 - This week Chris is joined by Scott Martineau, Co-Founder of Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) to discuss a method he created to help you more easily and effectively plan out your marketing in preparation for automation. Scott calls these valuable resources, Marketing Playbooks. Tune in to learn how they can help you execute highly effective and profitable automations in your business.
ASG 083- Marketing Playbooks for Strategic Growth feat. Scott Martineau of Keap
June 10, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MBThis week Chris is joined by Scott Martineau, Co-Founder of Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) to discuss a method he created to help you more easily and effectively plan out your marketing in preparation for automation. Scott calls these valuable resources, Marketing Playbooks. Tune in to learn how they can help you execute highly effective and profitable…
Membership Site + Learning Management System Automation feat. Nathalie Lussier of AccessAlly
June 03, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 82 - Do you want a deeper and more personalized learning experience for your customers? In this episode Chris is joined by Nathalie Lussier to talk about her software AccessAlly. Nathalie is an award-winning entrepreneur who has been making web sites since she was 12 years old. She graduated with a degree in Software Engineering and a job offer from Wall Street, but she turned down this job to start her own business right out of college. Have a listen to learn mo...
ASG 082 – Membership Site + Learning Management System Automation feat. Nathalie Lussier of AccessAlly
June 03, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBDo you want a deeper and more personalized learning experience for your customers? In this episode Chris is joined by Nathalie Lussier to talk about her software AccessAlly. Nathalie is an award-winning entrepreneur who has been making web sites since she was 12 years old. She graduated with a degree in Software Engineering and a…
ASG 081 – Automation for Attorneys feat. Stanley Tate
May 27, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 62.7 MBFor a nice change of pace, this week Chris is joined by Stanley Tate to highlight the struggles and triumphs of growing a business in the online space. Through Stanley’s law firm, Tate Esq. LLC, he helps his clients develop a student loan repayment strategy. After listening to this episode you are sure to be…
Automation for Attorneys feat. Stanley Tate
May 27, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 81 - For a nice change of pace, this week Chris is joined by Stanley Tate to highlight the struggles and triumphs of growing a business in the online space. Through Stanley's law firm, Tate Esq. LLC, he helps his clients develop a student loan repayment strategy. After listening to this episode you are sure to be inspired, motivated and ready to do the work... regardless of what industry you're in.
ASG 080 – Winning with Webinars in 2021 feat. David Abrams of Demio
May 20, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 73.8 MBAre you using webinars to grow your business? Webinars are a great marketing strategy but can often feel complicated and stressful. Luckily, David Abrams is joining Chris this week to discuss what goes into creating and conducting a successful webinar as well as a tool you can use to simplify the process. David is the…
Winning with Webinars in 2021 feat. David Abrams of Demio
May 20, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 80 - Are you using webinars to grow your business? Webinars are a great marketing strategy but can often feel complicated and stressful. Luckily, David Abrams is joining Chris this week to discuss what goes into creating and conducting a successful webinar as well as a tool you can use to simplify the process. David is the Co-Founder of Demio and has years of experience in SaaS, Marketing and Business. Have a listen to learn tips and tricks for running a winning ...
Cohort Based Online Courses feat. Wes Kao of Maven
May 13, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 79 - Could you use cohort based courses in your current business model for more growth and transformation? In this week's episode, Chris discusses cohort based courses, with special guest Wes Kao, as well as a variety of other important topics for marketers and course creators. Wes is the co-founder of Maven, the first platform for cohort-based courses. This conversation provides a wealth of insight around positioning yourself and standing out in the market.
ASG 079 – Cohort Based Online Courses feat. Wes Kao of Maven
May 13, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MBCould you use cohort based courses in your current business model for more growth and transformation? In this week’s episode, Chris discusses cohort based courses, with special guest Wes Kao, as well as a variety of other important topics for marketers and course creators. Wes is the co-founder of Maven, the first platform for cohort-based…
ASG 078 – From Freelancer to Startup Company feat. Michael Hunter of Spiffy
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 70.8 MBIf you’ve ever wanted a behind the scenes peek of what the journey from freelancer to startup company looks like then this episode is for you. This week Chris is joined by Michael Hunter to discuss the process and various phases that led him from freelancer, to agency and eventually to bootstrapping a software company.…
From Freelancer to Startup Company feat. Michael Hunter of Spiffy
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 78 - If you've ever wanted a behind the scenes peek of what the journey from freelancer to startup company looks like then this episode is for you. This week Chris is joined by Michael Hunter to discuss the process and various phases that led him from freelancer, to agency and eventually to bootstrapping a software company. Michael is the Co-Founder of Spiffy Checkouts and the founder of PersonalBrand.com. Have a listen to this interview for another inspiring exa...
ASG 077 – Automation and Analytics with Authenticity feat. Bastian Earth of Wild Audience
April 29, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 65.1 MBHave you been struggling while attempting to use spreadsheets to visualize your marketing? In this week’s episode Chris is joined by Bastian Earth to discuss a new way of tracking the performance of your marketing in ActiveCampaign. Bastian is the Founder of Wild Audience where they help you build authentic relationships through marketing automation. Tune…
Automation and Analytics with Authenticity feat. Bastian Earth of Wild Audience
April 29, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 77 - Have you been struggling while attempting to use spreadsheets to visualize your marketing? In this week's episode Chris is joined by Bastian Earth to discuss a new way of tracking the performance of your marketing in ActiveCampaign. Bastian is the Founder of Wild Audience where they help you build authentic relationships through marketing automation. Tune in to learn about new technology and tools that can help your marketing as well as an impressive full ci...
ASG 076 – Mapping and Measuring Your Marketing feat. Mikael Dia of Funnelytics
April 22, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 72.4 MBWhat would it mean to your business if you could easily fix the holes in your marketing and optimize what’s working? In this episode, Chris is joined by Mikael Dia to discuss a funnel mapping tool that aides you in improving the quality of your marketing services. Mikael is a digital marketing expert and founder…
Mapping and Measuring Your Marketing feat. Mikael Dia of Funnelytics
April 22, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 76 - What would it mean to your business if you could easily fix the holes in your marketing and optimize what's working? In this episode, Chris is joined by Mikael Dia to discuss a funnel mapping tool that aides you in improving the quality of your marketing services. Mikael is a digital marketing expert and founder of Funnelytics. Have a listen to learn how you can benefit from this simple visual tool that helps users understand the numbers in their marketing a...
Shiny Objects and Customer Journeys feat. Jade Olivia
April 15, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 75 - There is one thing that many entrepreneurs have in common - shiny object syndrome. This week Chris is joined by special guest Jade Olivia to discuss how shiny objects can be distracting you from creating the customer journey that your customers deserve. Listen in to learn how to overcome this common entrepreneurial problem and keys to crafting an effective customer journey.
ASG 075 – Shiny Objects and Customer Journeys feat. Jade Olivia
April 15, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 63.9 MBThere is one thing that many entrepreneurs have in common – shiny object syndrome. This week Chris is joined by special guest Jade Olivia to discuss how shiny objects can be distracting you from creating the customer journey that your customers deserve. Listen in to learn how to overcome this common entrepreneurial problem and keys…
ASG 074 – Increasing Your Website Conversions feat. Ethan Denney of ConvertFlow
April 08, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 81.9 MBHave you been interested in increasing your website conversions? In this week’s episode Chris is joined by special guest, Ethan Denney, to cover exactly that. Ethan is the Co-Founder of ConvertFlow, an online software that helps marketers automate converting visitors into customers as well as a tool that Chris has trusted, used and recommended for…
Increasing Your Website Conversions feat. Ethan Denney of ConvertFlow
April 08, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 74 - Have you been interested in increasing your website conversions? In this week's episode Chris is joined by special guest, Ethan Denney, to cover exactly that. Ethan is the Co-Founder of ConvertFlow, an online software that helps marketers automate converting visitors into customers as well as a tool that Chris has trusted, used and recommended for years. Tune in for insight on how you can automate and increase your website conversions without code.
Bare Hands Brand Building feat. Matt Giovanisci
April 01, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 73 - Do you ever dare to experiment with your business? In this week's episode, Chris talks about the importance of maintaining an experimental approach to building your business with Matt Giovanisci. Matt is a self proclaimed bare hands brand builder with a broad knowledge of online business and the creator of MoneyLab.co, SwimUniversity.com, and BrewCabin.com.
ASG 073 – Bare Hands Brand Building feat. Matt Giovanisci
April 01, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 83.6 MBDo you ever dare to experiment with your business? In this week’s episode, Chris talks about the importance of maintaining an experimental approach to building your business with Matt Giovanisci. Matt is a self proclaimed bare hands brand builder with a broad knowledge of online business and the creator of MoneyLab.co, SwimUniversity.com, and BrewCabin.com. Check…
Starting a Career in Automation feat. Brittney Bossow
March 25, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 72 - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a huge impact on a small start up? This week Chris is joined by Brittney Bossow who does just that! Brittney has made a successful automation career for herself as the Chief Operating Officer for WHY Institute. Tune in to discover what her journey to starting a thriving career in automation looked like, what challenges she faced along the way and where she's at now.
ASG 072 – Starting a Career in Automation feat. Brittney Bossow
March 25, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 66.6 MBHave you ever wondered what it would be like to have a huge impact on a small start up? This week Chris is joined by Brittney Bossow who does just that! Brittney has made a successful automation career for herself as the Chief Operating Officer for WHY Institute. Tune in to discover what her journey…
Removing the Confusion from the Customer Journey feat. Greg Jenkins
March 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Ep. 71 - In this week's episode Chris is joined by Greg Jenkins who is here to demystify how you can leverage the true power of Infusionsoft. Greg is the founder of Monkeypod Marketing, where he focuses on empowering entrepreneurs through online courses and educational resources. Tune in to their candid conversation about Infusionsoft and how to achieve success with it, despite the unfortunate monicker the marketplace has given it.
ASG 071 – Removing the Confusion from the Customer Journey feat. Greg Jenkins
March 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this week’s episode Chris is joined by Greg Jenkins who is here to demystify how you can leverage the true power of Infusionsoft. Greg is the founder of Monkeypod Marketing, where he focuses on empowering entrepreneurs through online courses and educational resources. Tune in to their candid conversation about Infusionsoft and how to achieve…