I'm so excited to have you all here. This community is going to be an incredible resource, and the more we know about each other, the stronger we'll be. Let's break the ice! I am asking you to introduce yourself in a fun way. Share your name, your business, and one "pro-tip" you've learned in your journey so far. Here's an example: - Name: Sonic Karayel (Retired Air Force) - Business: "Sonic Combinator" - I help small businesses go from 0 to 1 in their business journey! - Pro-Tip: Most business owners focus on acquiring new customers, but a high-impact strategy they often overlook is customer retention through a predictable re-engagement system. - Instead of constantly chasing new sales, you can generate more revenue by creating an automated process to bring past customers back. For example, a car mechanic could send an email or text reminder for an oil change six months after the last service. A custom cake baker could send a message a year after a client's wedding, offering a small anniversary cake. This approach is powerful because it costs significantly less to sell to an existing customer than to acquire a new one. By setting up a simple, automated system, you build loyalty, increase your customer's lifetime value, and create a more predictable revenue stream for your business.

Stoked about the YouTube Channel taking off! The HighLevel series added 34 subs in the last few days! Looking forward to really capitalizing on this venture! If you want to follow the action (for good or bad) check it out! YouTube Channel

Here’s a quick story: Imagine you walk into a grocery store. You ask the clerk, “Where’s the milk?” They point you to aisle 7. Do you then ask them: - How long they’ve been working there? - How many years of milk-locating experience they’ve got? - If they’ve studied dairy navigation at a university? Of course not. You just take the info and grab your milk. Here’s the point: most people don’t care how many years you’ve been in business. They care if you can solve their problem. Yes, a few will raise concerns about “experience.” But way more people than you think won’t as long as what you present makes sense and gets them results. Too many of us create objections before they even happen. We psych ourselves out. Meanwhile, the people you’re meant to help are just looking for milk. 👉 Moral of the story: you don’t need decades of experience to provide value. You just need to solve the problem in front of you. Question for you: Have you ever caught yourself holding back because you thought you “weren’t experienced enough”?

@Robbie Samuels Welcome to the team! Robbie is going to walk us through publishing a book and getting reviews in order to bring attention and boost our businesses. He has an immense amount of knowledge and experience! I'll be sitting down with Robbie for a pod next week. Stay tuned! Check it out: http://www.robbiesamuels.com/

In this episode of the Sonic Combinator I sit down with Joe Spinelli to break down his incredible journey from landing his first client to building a multi-faceted business empire in the making. Joe shares invaluable insights on pricing strategies, partnership dynamics, and the mindset required to turn a vision into reality. Tune in to learn about Joe's experience and also the launch of First Class Pet Delivery, the creation of ESL Bookstore, and the development of the innovative Agent Rage platform. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this interview is packed with actionable advice and inspiration to fuel your own ascent. Contact Joe: Visual Hive Agency Website: https://visualhiveagency.io/ Visual Hive Agency on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualhive_agency/ Joe Spinelli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_spicoli/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:45 - Starting the Business Journey 03:20 - First Client Experience 05:46 - Pricing and Service Structure 09:55 - Partnership Dynamics 12:01 - Host's Background and New Ventures 14:16 - Consultation Services for Business 14:50 - Building First Class Pet Delivery 20:26 - Introducing ESL Bookstore 23:49 - Creating Agent Rage Platform 30:08 - Conclusion and Contact Information