Funnels aren’t just clunky. For most solopreneurs, they are expensive, exhausting, and out of integrity.In this episode of Creative on Purpose Live, Scott Perry breaks down why traditional digital marketing funnels (avatars, fake urgency, ethical bribes, and endless “nurture” sequences) are wrecking your time, your energy, and your trust with the people you want to serve. Then he walks you through a simple, honest alternative: a client attraction Conversation Engine that lets you spend most of your time doing the work you actually started your business to do.If you’re a purpose-driven solopreneur who wants a steady stream of right-fit clients without funnel gymnastics, this is for you.In this video you’ll learn:* Why typical “high-converting” funnels are misaligned with your values* The hidden costs of funnels in time, attention, energy, and ad spend* The principle behind becoming *preeminent* in your offer, not your funnel* How the Icebreaker → Diagnostic → Low Ticket → Mid/High Ticket flow works* Why this Conversation Engine converts better and feels better than funnels* How to start implementing this system in your own businessChapters0:00 – Why we’re done with digital marketing BS1:04 – Who this is for and what today’s session covers3:18 – The funnel fallacy: avatars, power offers, and fake urgency6:05 – The real cost of funnels for solopreneurs (time, money, burnout)11:08 – The alternative: preeminence and the Client Attraction Conversation Engine13:38 – Icebreaker questions, diagnostics, and low-ticket Inbox Catalyst24:18 – How to get started, next steps, and ongoing supportGo FurtherIf this resonates and you want more principle-based help building a business that funds and fits your life (without funnels), subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship on Substack for weekly essays, workshops, and tools.
Paid subscribers get access to the Solopreneur Success Circle, monthly deep-dive workshops, and the Cornerman Coaching app that helps you implement what you learn.Got questions or want to experience the Conversation Engine yourself?Answer this icebreaker in the comments or via DM:* What excites you most about what you do?* Or: What’s the number one thing you’re trying to move forward right now, and what’s the biggest obstacle?---Resources Mentioned:* “Build a Client Attraction System That Actually Works” article on Transcendent Solopreneurship* Client Attraction Conversation Engine workshop replay (for Circle / Inner Circle members)* Inbox Catalyst: 2-week, 5-email coaching sprint (low-ticket starter offer)* Voxer Velocity and Cornerman Coaching (for deeper, ongoing support)---If this helped, do three things:1. Subscribe to the the YouTube channel for more honest, principle-based solopreneur content.[Click Here] to check out the YouTube Channel2. Subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship on Substack for deeper training and tools.
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