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Marketing Automation Made SimpleS4E05 - Choosing The Right CRM Interview w/ Frieda MaherFeeling like your CRM is more trouble than it’s worth—or worse, still stuck in a spreadsheet? This episode is your permission slip to stop the tech overwhelm and start making smart, scalable decisions.I chat with Frieda Maher, founder of Sales Pod and CRM transformation queen, about how small businesses can ditch clunky systems, stop wasting time, and build simple, scalable solutions that actually work.Whether you’re CRM-shopping, considering a switch, or just trying to make your current setup work harder (without hiring another admin), Frieda breaks it all down—minus the jargon.2025-07-0733 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS4E04 - Creating Your AI Twin with Custom ChatGPT (with my REAL twin)Imagine a world where your expertise can operate 24/7, without burning out. In this video episode, my twin sister and I are showing you step by step how to clone yourself and create your very own digital twin using Custom GPTsYou'll learn why the paid version of ChatGPT is a game-changer, how to start cloning your skills, and real-world examples of custom GPTs in action. If you're sick of repetitive tasks and want to focus on what makes you great, this episode is for you. Download the cheat sheet from the show notes...2025-05-2835 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS4E03 - Sales Secrets for Introverts That Actually Work Interview with Frances PrattThink you're "just not good at sales"? Think again.In this episode of Marketing Automation Made Simple, we’re flipping the script on selling with Frances Pratt, founder of Metisan and a total pro at helping people feel good about sales. We dive into why sales doesn’t have to feel slimy, how automation can ease the awkward parts, and why your favourite client holds the key to your next breakthrough.Whether you're running a business, wearing all the hats, or just trying to stop dreading sales calls, this conversation is for you. Let’...2025-04-2334 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS4E02 - How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice (with Jason Van Orden)Burnout, messy marketing, and tech overwhelm—sound familiar?If you're feeling overwhelmed, intimidated, or just sceptical about using AI in your business—you're not alone. Many coaches, consultants, and business owners worry that AI will strip away the human touch. In this episode, I'm joined by long-time online business expert Jason Van Orden to unpack how AI can actually make your life easier—without making your brand sound robotic. We explore how to use AI like a business advisor, keep your messaging authentic, and scale in a way that feels right.2025-04-0831 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS4E01 - Email Marketing vs. Marketing Automation vs. AI Agents: What's Best for Your Business?🤔 Email vs. Automation vs. AI—what's the ultimate marketing tool for your business? In this episode of the Marketing Automation Made Simple podcast, host Jovana and special guest Milena delve into the world of email marketing, marketing automation, and AI agents. They discuss the power and challenges of email marketing, highlighting its high ROI and the importance of personalization. They also cover marketing automation, emphasizing its efficiency in sending timely and relevant messages without manual intervention. Finally, they explore the role of AI agents, explaining how they can enhance marketing efforts throu...2025-03-1119 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS3E08 - Marketing in 2025: Future Trends Small Businesses Need to KnowIn this episode of the Marketing Automation Made Simple podcast, Jovana explores how AI is poised to transform marketing and business operations in 2025 and beyond.
Jovana shares recent updates on her new startups and her new role as the director of MI Academy.
The episode dives into the practical applications of AI, including AI agents that can automate tasks, reduce traditional marketing roles, and introduce dynamic pricing models.
With examples and expert insights, the discussion covers the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into small businesses, emphasizing the importance of strategic use of...2025-01-0318 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS3E07 - The Role of AI in Modern CRM, Interview w Adam Tuttle, ActiveCampaignWant to close deals faster? 📈 Are you still using spreadsheets to manage leads? Adam Tuttle shares why investing in a CRM is crucial for small businesses in today's tech-driven world. Catch the insights in our latest podcast episode!
In this episode of Marketing Automation Made Simple, Jovana welcomes Adam Tuttle, Director of Business Activation at ActiveCampaign.
Adam is a CRM enthusiast, marketing automation implementer, and e commerce marketing aficionado
Adam shares his 12-year journey with ActiveCampaign and discusses the evolution and future of CRMs and marketing automation, especially with the integration of AI.
2024-12-1938 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS3E06 - Beyond Bureaucracy: How to Innovate Successfully In Any BusinessToday we talk about a fun way to introduce innovation in your organisation with your team. It's all about solving challenging problems while having fun. We call it the Hack Games!
In this episode of the Marketing Automation Made Simple podcast, Jovana welcomes Alita Frances Harvey Rodriguez, Head of Partnerships and Founder of MI Academy, which stands for Marketing Innovation Academy.
They discuss the importance of simplifying marketing strategies to attract more customers and delve into the significance of innovation in the retail and e-commerce sectors.
Alita shares her extensive experience in retail...2024-11-2618 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS3E05 - Marketing Automation Strategies for E-Com (including Black Friday promo trick)Let's talk about how to build a marketing growth system for your ecommerce store!
In this comprehensive episode of 'Marketing Automation Made Simple,' Jovana from bumperleads.com provides e-commerce business owners with crucial strategies for building a marketing growth system and optimizing sales, particularly in preparation for major shopping events like Black Friday.
The episode covers the importance of planning and simplifying marketing automation, capturing leads via email marketing platforms, and the use of lead magnets such as website pop-ups.
It delves into integrating online and offline customer data, using QR codes...2024-10-2128 min
HerBusiness277: How to Use Email Marketing and Automation Systems to Grow Your Business with Jovana VujnicLet’s dive into all things email marketing automation. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by email marketing or wondered how to make it truly work for you business, this episode is packed with practical advice that you can incorporate right away. Our incredible guest, Jovana Vujnic of Bumper Leads, is an expert in all things email marketing and automation systems. And she’s letting us in on how small businesses can leverage email marketing systems to not just capture more leads, but engage and cover them into loyal customers – all while freeing up your time. Here’s...2024-10-0933 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS3E04 - Building a Marketing Growth System - B2B example
Simplifying Marketing Automation for Small Businesses: Strategies for Seamless Integration and Increased Revenue
In this episode of 'Marketing Automation Made Simple,' host Jovana from BumperLeads.com dives deep into simplifying marketing automation for small business owners.
She discusses real-world examples and strategies for integrating various marketing tools to save time and money. Drawing from a recent workshop with a law firm, Jovana emphasizes the importance of cohesive systems, reducing tech debt, and effective lead nurturing through CRM and marketing automation platforms.
She also outlines the 'Bumper Blueprint' strategy, focusing on custom...2024-09-1744 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS3E03 - Breaking Down Barriers To Automation SuccessHave you ever struggled to implement a CRM for your business? Or just simply setup a simple automated sequence?
You're not alone!
In this episode of Marketing Automation Made Simple, your host Jovana from bumperleads.com delves into the essentials of creating successful marketing automation for businesses.
She explores the growth and trends in the global marketing automation industry, shedding light on critical data from Forster's study and other research findings.
The key barriers to marketing automation success, include
- lack of strategy,
- marketing and sales misalignment
2024-09-0318 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS3E02 - 10 Ways To Keep Your Contact List HealthyAre you always talking to unqualified leads? Are your email open rates tanking?
It's time for a list cleanse!
In this episode of Marketing Automation Made Simple, your host Jovana from bumperleads.com is joined by Milena to discuss essential strategies for maintaining a healthy email list.
They address common issues small business owners face, such as engaging unqualified prospects and dealing with stale email lists.
Key takeaways include
validating emails
obtaining permission
avoiding spam traps
using welcome series
segmenting your list
handling inactive subscribers
and sending relevant content.
If you...2024-08-0131 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS3E01 - Is Your Customer Journey Bumpy? Lessons from Personal ExperiencesHey everyone! It's Jovana here and I'm back with another season and this episode is about what I've been up to since I last spoke to you, a big shout out to a listener and my thoughts on customer journeys and that sometimes having friction is not that bad for business!
I'm sharing lessons from my personal experiences.
Tune into learn more
Here's what we cover:
[00:02:20] Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
[00:04:00] Automation agency inspiration
[00:09:17] When is...2024-07-1024 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E10 What's Next for Mailchimp? A Conversation w/ Adam Anger, Chief Sales Officer at Intuit MailchimpHi again and thank you for tuning into Marketing Automation Made Simple Podcast.
This is your host Jovana from Bumperleads.com and I'm on a mission to simplify the world of marketing and automation for small business owners around the world, so they can save time, money and scale their businesses faster.
Today I'm excited to close off this season with a company that we've all grown up with. Everyone of us would've used their platform to kickstart our careers in digital marketing or if you're a business owner, who has a...2024-05-1724 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E09 10 Principles for Marketing Automation SuccessToday, it's a solo episode from Jovana sharing some of the marketing automation principles that keep us on the straight and narrow, when it comes to building automations.
There are 10 things that we like to keep front and center when creating automations or working with clients.
And these are:
Work less, convert more
Simplicity
If you set it and forget it, you will regret it
If the work doesn't require creativity, automate it, delegate it or leave it - Naval Ravikant, https://www.air.chat/naval
Your consumer is not stupid...2024-04-0919 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E08 The Future of Marketing Automation: AI and Segmentation w/ Chris L. DavisAre you using tags, lists, or custom fields in your CRM? Have you ever wondered which one is better? And how does AI play a role in the CRM and the Marketing Automation space?
Today's guest needs no introduction - Chris L. Davis is a great friend of mine who is a host of a popular podcast called All Systems Go! Podcast.
Chris is also the Founder of AutomationBridge.com. In this episode, Chris shares insights on automation, AI and segmentation, catering to agency owners, automation builders, experts, and non-techie business owners alike.
Here...2024-03-1243 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E07 Exploring AI in Automations with Reid Robinson, Zapier's AI Product LeadHey, awesome listeners! In this podcast episode, Jovana teams up with Reid Robinson, the AI Product Guru at Zapier, to dive into the magic world of Automation and AI.
We are pumped to have Reid spill the beans on how Zapier is making businesses' lives way easier.
Reid dives deep into Zapier's powers – it's not just a tool, it's THE tool that can automate anything you dream up. They chat about Reid's journey, his gig as the AI lead product manager at Zapier, and how the platform has evolved into a game-changer.
Zapier's or...2024-02-2226 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E06 Make More Time This Leap Year w/ Jeff Rohrs from ActiveCampaignWondering how to spend an extra day in February?
"Make time for what matters"
This is the inspiration behind ActiveCampaign's Leap Day Extravaganza Event scheduled to run on the 29th of February over 29 hours!
On the Leap Day Extravaganza Virtual Event, the aim is to assist small business owners and marketers in saving time and increasing productivity through the use of technology, strategy, and process.
It will run for 29 hours on February 29th, starting at 8 a.m. Sydney time and ending at 6 p.m. Los...2024-02-0929 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E05 4 Must-Do Automation Checks for 2024Welcome back to Marketing Automation Made Simple. In this episode, Milena and Jovana dive into the essential updates and trends for marketing automation in 2024.
Major Update Alert: Email service providers like Yahoo and Google are requiring updates to domain protocols, specifically DKIM (Domain Keys Identified Mail) and DMARC (Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance).
Action Required: Update your domain settings to ensure emails land in inboxes and not spam folders, protecting your domain reputation.
Review and Refresh: It's crucial to revisit how leads are nurtured. Consider the actions they take...2024-02-0223 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E04 Google and Yahoo Major Email Changes Due in 2024As of February 2024, if your business sends newsletters on a regular basis, you will need to pay close attention to some big changes happening in the email marketing space.
Google and Yahoo have both announced that they will be implementing stricter measures around email authentication protocols that will require every sender to authenticate their email domain, to ensure safer and less spammy inboxes.
I’ve met a few businesses recently who:
Don’t know about these new important email changes
Don’t think it’s a big deal
They put it int...2023-12-1421 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E03 Expert Insight: Shawn Herring from airSlate on Marketing Automation and AI Recent SME Report
In this episode of the Marketing Automation Made Simple podcast, Jovana welcomes Shawn Herring, Chief Marketing Officer at airSlate, to discuss a brand new report on marketing automation and AI for small businesses. With over 20 years of experience in leading marketing teams, Shawn shares insights on how small businesses can effectively grow and compete in today's market.
Tune in to learn more about the findings in the report run by airSlate that Jovana found 'shocking', and also this episode will showcase the impact of automation and AI on small businesses as experienced by Shawn...2023-11-2430 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E02 Designing Effective Sales Funnels: The Questions You Need to Answer
In this episode, Jovana is joined by her twin sister and colleague, Milena, to discuss the top questions to ask when designing sales funnels for your business. Whether you're a large or small business, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you create an effective marketing automation strategy.
Tune in to learn more about sales funnels and how they play a crucial role in your marketing efforts, especially before you start creating automations.
[00:02:07] What is a sales funnel?
[00:05:08] The challenge of working with technology
[00:09:54] Increasing customer lifetime value
[00:13:31...2023-10-0231 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS2E01 Craft Beer, Travel Adventures, and a Deep Dive Into Next SeasonOver the last 3 months, Corey and I have been on a much needed adventure working and travelling through Turkiye and Greece. We packed 1 suitcase, including our laptops and quickly decided on our destination. Within 3 days, we were on the plane to Izmir, Turkiye.
During our trip, Corey rediscovered his passion for craft beer. We got talking to a few large craft breweries and bars located in Izmir and Bodrum in Turkiye; and also in Crete and Naxos Islands in Greece.
In this episode, I am sharing our travel experience...2023-08-0916 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E10 Cold Calling Tips with Ashleigh Alsadie
In this podcast interview, Jovana is bringing one of her old guests back - Ashleigh Alsadie also known as The Cold Calling Queen!
In this episode, we discuss how to purchase cold lists and how to use them in your business. Ashleigh shares insights on the effectiveness of cold lists for lead generation and emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose and criteria when purchasing a list.
She reveals her team's proven sales process, which includes crafting a compelling elevator pitch that focuses on the prospect's interests.
2023-06-2333 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E09 Mastering ChatGPT Prompts for Personalized Content Creation
In this episode of Marketing Automation Made Simple, Milena and Jovana from Bumper Leads talk about how businesses can take advantage of AI to save time and money. They talk about different tools like HubSpot, ActiveCampaign and Notion, and provide prompts that can be used to create personalized content that don't sound like they were generated by AI.
They also emphasize the importance of following copywriting frameworks such as the PAS framework they've been using in their own business to write newsletters and email content.
Coming up with good copy is hard work...2023-05-1925 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E08 Getting Personal - Real Life Examples of Effective SegmentationIn this episode, we are going behind the scenes to showcase how we apply segmentation rules in a CRM.
There is going to be a lot of geek talk but we've tried our best to simplify the message and make this a fun interview.
When done right, segmentation can save your business time in following up or nurturing leads or clients; and in the examples we shared today, segmentation can transform a business.
The first example we share is an offline business who has transitioned online to bring buyers, sellers...2023-04-2735 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E07 Segmentation 101: A Beginner's Guide to Organizing Your Customer BaseLearn what segmentation is and how to make it work for your business!
There are many marketing topics written about segmentation, but it can be overwhelming to unpack it. Where do you start?
This episode is designed to simplify the rules of segmentation and help you, through examples, uncover the best ways to use technology to help you create a more personal customer journey through smart segmentation strategies. Hopefully it will help you get the creative juices flowing!
Also we mention the exciting development HubSpot has in store for us using AI!
2023-03-2224 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E06 Top 5 Things AI Can Do For Your BusinessYou’ve heard it on the news, but in this episode, Milena and I are sharing our thoughts on the new paradigm shift, of tectonic proportions, that is hitting the technology space and will force all of us to change how we do ‘tech’ forever. I’m sure many of you have heard of - ChatGPT and OpenAI?
If you're a business owner, you are probably wondering how AI could affect your business. ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize how businesses interact with customers, providing a more natural and conversational experience, similar to how a real person would.2023-02-1346 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E05 Customer Retention Strategies with Ed Frame HubSpot partnerToday I’m talking with Ed Frame who runs Exemplify - helping SaaS and ecommerce businesses retain more customers and turn them into brand advocates. Ed spent a decade helping businesses retain customers and he learnt that many businesses could easily be more profitable if they focused on customer retention.
If you have a subscription business, then you’d want to tune into the show as Ed Frame breaks down his exact strategy that he uses to help SaaS businesses retain customers.
P.S. Here are 3 ways I can help you to grow your business:
2023-01-0335 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E04 Create a Simple Customer Journey Map for Your BusinessIf you have a sales funnel, but don’t have a simple customer journey map, you may be missing out on 30% of additional revenue in your business. In today’s episode, we discuss 3 things business owners can do to plan their customer journeys for their business without hiring expensive consultants so they can work smart and sell more.
At first, planning this journey may sound daunting or complicated but it doesn’t have to be.
Depending on your budget, you can go as deep as you want to by conducting extensive customer research and hiring expert...2022-11-1530 min
The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel[298] Business English: How to Start a Business - Interview with Jovana VujnicToday, I chat with my twin sister Jovana Vujnic about how she started her business called Bumper Leads. Hope you're able to follow it. Enjoy today's show!
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In this episode, Milena and I discuss what we do for our clients to prepare them for the ultimate event retailers face every year.
The reason why it's called Black Friday, according to Britannica, is because this is the time retailers tend to go from "red" to "black", meaning profit. This is the time many can make the same amount of sales as they normally do in 1 whole year.
We share ideas that you can im...2022-10-1327 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E02 Questions to ask when considering a marketing automation softwareWhat questions should you ask when considering a marketing automation software for your business?
In today’s episode, Jovana is sharing what our clients ask us about their marketing automation platform, and our selection criteria for choosing a platform at Bumper Leads.
What are the questions you see in your favourite business group?
Whenever you login to Facebook to check your group updates, you will come across a few new subscribers asking the question on which marketing automation platform is better – Tool A or Tool B?
Let’s call them tools, becaus...2022-09-1920 minMarketing Automation Made SimpleS1E01 What is marketing automation? HINT: It's not email marketingIn today's episode, we start the show by framing what marketing automation is and we share examples of what worked (and what hasn't worked!) for our clients.
In today's digital world, many of our clients are overwhelm with apps and software. There are hundred's of software businesses to choose from when it comes to marketing automation. Many of our clients are new to marketing automation. Whether you're a brand new business starting out or an established business, we find that you will have the same challenges.
In today's show, we break down some challenges by st...2022-09-0523 min
Marketing Automation Made SimpleSpecial AnnouncementOur podcast is changing and we're sharing what this means for you, our listeners.
As of next week, we'll be publishing under a different name and the artwork will also look different.
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Marketing Automation Made Simple33 - Turn a No into Yes with Clever B2B Sales Trainer Ashleigh Alsadie80% of prospects will say No, before they say yes!
In B2B sales, cold calling seems to work for lead generation but many people fear it, hate it or avoid it.
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Ashleigh Alsadie who runs a successful Lead Generation Firm called Promo Donna, and they create high quality B2B sales leads and meetings through cold calling and prequalification of hundreds of companies throughout Australia.
And when she is not busy doing this, she runs a sales training business, under her name AshleighAlsadie.com, where she provides coaching and training solutions to assist people...2022-03-2452 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple032 - Should You Outsource Your Digital Marketing or Keep It InhouseShould you outsource your digital marketing or keep it in-house?
How to have a great partnership with your digital marketing agency?
Can marketing fix cash flow issues?
These are just some of the questions I'll be covering off today with James Parnwell, who is the founder at The OnlineCo
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Growth DecodedEpisode 12: Holiday & End-of-Year PlanningIn this episode, we investigate “Holiday Preparation & End-of-Year Planning” and focus on how you can create effective holiday marketing campaigns, as well as ways to finish the year strong and start the new year off right.The holiday and end-of-year period are changing and look different to businesses and consumers. More holiday shopping is moving online creating a hybrid holiday experience, split between online and in-store shopping. Consumers expect positive customer experiences, and businesses must adapt the processes and prepare to deliver the experience in both places.We’ll work to understand:Best practi...2022-02-0144 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple031 - Brilliant Marketing Tips For Clever Business Owners - Interview with Franziska Iseli & Julia BrunHi guys! I've been thinking about the end of the year, and how 2021 has just flown by.
A lot of businesses have been impacted by the pandemic, and I'm sure we're all eager to farewell 2021! I'm sure a lot of businesses are keen to put it behind us - as a mentor of mine once said, Just thank the past and move on.
That is why I'm excited to talk to you about Marketing and Branding. I think it's the perfect time to think about this for your business and the two guests I have for you today have spent...2021-12-1335 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple030 - Common Website Design Mistakes Costing You Sales w/ Johannah BartonAre you happy with your existing website? Is it bringing you sales?
In today's episode, one of our long time favourite website designers, Johannah Barton from Confetti Designs shares her tips on high converting website designs that are focused on generating sales.
Whether you're an ecommerce store looking to switch platforms (from Shopify to WooCommerce, or Magento) or a small business owner who is looking to renovate their existing website in order to generate sales, then you must tune into today's show.
We also discuss why good design matters and how to avoid the most common mistakes we see business...2021-10-1946 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple029 - How To Future-Proof Your BusinessDo you run paid ads? Do you send email marketing campaigns?
If so, then you'd be well aware of the Big Tech forcing marketers to rethink their strategies so they don't rely on "third-party" data.
In this episode, we discuss the upcoming iOS15 planned upgrades that is going to change how email marketing is tracked; and a soon-to-be introduced removal of Google cookie tracking, these actions will leave many marketers going back to their whiteboards - planning new growth hacks without their data levers from these tech giants.
We use this opportunity to say goodbye to spammy emails and creepy...2021-08-3115 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple028 - Why Your Business Needs Professional Photography Interview with Fi MimsAre you ready to take your brand from invisible to inspirational?
Whether you're starting out building your website for the first time or revamping your online presence, in today's episode, we break down why it's important to invest in professional photoshoots.
After all, you could just take some pictures yourself.
Or use stock photos.
Wrong!
If you're serious about building an online presence, you need to think about how your media represents your brand.
In today's episode, we discuss why every business needs to invest in professional photography, even more so if you're selling physical products!
Fi Mims is a...2021-07-2141 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple027 - Smart Social Media Strategies for Savvy Business Owners - Interview with Kylie BartlettDo you want to know how to grow your business on Tik Tok?
Or one of the 'old school' platforms like Facebook? :p
Businesses, large and small who are seeking to carve out their market share in the revolutionary age of social media have a powerful ally - Kylie Bartlett.
The self-driven businesswoman, international public speaker and author of Facebook Friends with Benefits, thrives on sharing her unique take on social media and the strategies required to succeed in the new economy.
Kylie Bartlett is better known these days as the 'Web Celeb', helping start-ups, small businesses and corporates to...2021-06-2129 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple025 - How To Brave The Pandemic - A Personal Story of Courage Resilience and InspirationAre you one of the many business owners who are trying to brave the pandemic?
Today, Milena and I are interviewing one of our special clients - Nellie Kerrison owner and founder of Relish Mama.
Nellie's business of 12 years was negatively impacted by the pandemic which continues to rage on.
From being extremely busy, her business was thrown into disarray overnight, when the Australian government enforced a strict lockdown - preventing any businesses from having large gathering and enforcing a social distancing rule.
Relish Mama is all about bring people together and hosting events and team building activities, so it...2021-05-3140 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple024 - How to Find The Best Marketing Consultant For Your BusinessDo you find it hard to hire the best marketing consultants for your business?
If you're looking to increase revenue or sales, this episode is for you. Milena and I explore how to hire the best marketing consultant or an agency to help you grow your business.
Here at Bumper Leads, we are a bit unique. We focus on one area of digital marketing called marketing automation. But the field of digital marketing is very vast. So it's very easy to get it wrong.
Tune into today's episode to learn how to pick the right marketing consultant for your business.
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Marketing Automation Made Simple023 - Easily Launch New Products Without Wasting Time and MoneyGood marketing takes time. And just like in sport, good things come to those who are determined and persistent. Athletes don't become Olympic Gold Medallists overnight. Likewise, short term marketing tactics won't help you grow bigger faster!
In today's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on how to launch new products and services, without wasting time and money on ideas that will never work.
Let's get started!
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Marketing Automation Made Simple022 - Sell More With A Smart Marketing Growth SystemIf you're someone who wants to sell more but you feel stressed and overwhelmed a lot of the time - then tune into our episode today!
We are sharing our own unique process on how you can achieve this if you have a smart marketing growth system that works for you not just once, but every time you need to generate sales.
A smart marketing growth system will help you:
•Capture more prospects and convert them into paying customers
•You will have a greater understanding around how to nurture your customers
•You will be able to simplify and automate your sales...2021-03-0330 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple021 - The Stoics Secret To Feeling Inspired In Business and In LifeLast year has been very tough for many business owners.
So how do you continue to feel inspired to keep going?
In today's episode I talk about Stoicisim and how to use the virtues of the ancient Stoics and apply it in business and in your life.
It's a quick episode...something the Stoics would be very proud of!
In this show I mention Ryan Holiday and his book - The Obstacle is The Way (https://ryanholiday.net/)
And the app I'm currently using to help me unwind - https://www.calm.com/ If you get the paid version, you...2021-02-0515 min
All Systems Go! Marketing Automation and Systems Building with Chris L. DavisAchieving a Nomad Lifestyle with Automation feat. Jovana VujnicSend us a textEp. 64 - In this week’s episode Chris is joined by his special guest Jovana Vujnic. Jovana was one of the first ever enrolled in Chris' Mentorship Program and since has found great success in the automation world. Tune in to hear her pathway to transformation from mentee to starting her own marketing automation agency, ultimately allowing her to scale her business while traveling the world.2021-01-281h 08
Marketing Automation Made Simple020 - How To Build A Rockstar Brand / Interview with The Brand BrigadeDo you admire brands like Tesla or Virgin?
Wouldn't you like to know how to become one?
Today, we are talking with Jodie de Vries and Emma Scott from The Brand Brigade - https://thebrandbrigade.com/
The Brand Brigade is an education platform designed to empower businesses to build their own 'big' brand, to create the future they imagine. The Brand Brigade helps SME business owners and entrepreneurs grow their brands and achieve their goals by providing flexible online brand and marketing education and mentoring.
If you want to be as well known as Tesla and Virgin, then you need...2020-12-1531 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple019 - Tips on How to Transition From Old to New Brand (Part 2)Are you thinking of starting fresh in the New Year?
Jovana and Milena from Bumper Leads meet again to take us through Part 2 of the rebranding experience that we went through in the last 2 months. It's time to dust off our old brand and start fresh in the new year!
In the episode you'll learn:
- How we transition from our old brand to the new brand. We share our old logos with you!
- How to find the right graphic designer to help you design social media posts. For some designs, you could even involve your team members!
...2020-11-2425 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple018 - Story of our rebrand journeyI know there's been radio silence from my end, but I'm back!
We used this opportunity to review our direction for the business, hence the delay.
I've decided to record my chat with Milena, our Automation Specialist, where we talk about rebranding and why we did it, and why businesses need to rebrand during this time of crisis.
We've decided to reassess our marketing, sales and product strategy which also included this podcast.
I'm glad to say that we will continue to publish with a different structure. So thank you for bearing with me and listening to all my episodes...2020-11-1721 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple017 - How to Pivot and Adapt In The New NormalAre you trying to figure out what steps to take in this new normal?
I'm chatting with Tristan Wright and Shannyn Merlo, who are both amazing business coaches and they are sharing their wisdom as we try to answer these questions:
1 How to pivot and adapt
2 What are the biggest mistakes business owners are making during these uncertain times?
And we share examples of businesses who have successfully pivoted.
There is also a massive opportunity that some of us are taking, so tune in and find out how to pivot and adapt in the new normal.
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The Kind BossThe Kind Boss Episode 6: Optimise Sales & Customer Experience with Marketing Automation with Jovana VujnicTo grow your business to the next stage, you need to have an effective marketing automation strategy in place. If you’re wondering how to automate your business, then this episode is just for you! This episode of The Kind Boss Podcast will show you how to optimise your sales with marketing automation strategy. Meet the Chief Automation Officer at Bumper Leads, Jovana Vujnic, who is here to show you her secret marketing automation tools and will teach you how to scale your business today.
Listen on as she shares with founder of Outsourcing Angel, Linh Podetti, th...2020-06-0232 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple016 - How To Make Smart Decisions In a Time of Crisis with Anna SiljamaAs business owners, we always need to be quick to pivot; and sometimes it's hard to do this if you don't have all the information available to you (at once) to make the right decisions.
On our show today, Jovana is interviewing Anna Siljama from www.annasiljama.com.au - a hypnotherapist who has worked with business owners helping them navigate through the most complex problems they face in their businesses and lives so they can make the right decisions that will stand the test of time.
With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted virtually every business on the...2020-04-2725 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple015 - Transform Your Business by Systematising and Automating with Chris L DavisMost business owners have so much to do and so little time to do it, which is why creating systems within a business is crucial.
And at the time of publishing this episode, we are operating in the COVID-19 recession, so systems are more important than ever!
By streamlining your operations and creating automated workflows, you'll have more time to spend working on your business, rather than working on the nitty gritty of daily operations.
From streamlining customer acquisition to automatically sending out email newsletters or managing a company's social media, creating systems can completely transform the way a business...2020-03-2544 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple014 - Play To Your Strengths And Come Alive Interview with Debra RussellHave you ever felt a bit out of whack?
Tune into my show to hear how you can turn everything around with our Strengths Coach, Debra Russell.
I'm excited to share with you my interview with Debra Russell. She is a Board Certified Coach and author of the book "I Almost Missed My Life...Don't Miss Yours:...Clever title! Is this what millennials call FOMO? (fear of missing out).
Debra has spent over 30 years helping leaders "wake up", come alive, and enjoy sharing their unique talents and strengths with the world so they can play to their strengths rather than...2020-02-1931 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple013 - Spark Joy in Your Business with Outsourcing Angel interview w Linh PodettiDo you feel stuck in your business? Are your struggling to come up with creative concepts or clever strategies to take your business to new heights?
This is a sign that it maybe time to stop and review....you may need to consider outsourcing some tasks so you get your freedom back!
On the show, I'm talking with Linh Podetti, one of the Co-Founders at Outsourcing Angel - an Australian based offshore recruitment agency that specialises in providing premium Virtual Assistants from the Philippines to companies around the world like Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, Europe and Dubai.
They...2020-01-2928 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple012 - A Fun Way to Plan Your Business for 2020In this episode, I want to talk about how we go about planning for 2020, and I hope this inspires you to also get started, in putting something in place for the month of December. So that when you greet 2020, you'll be ready to go and you're hindsight will be 20/20. Well in this context, it'll be the end of 2020, right?
Tune in to find out what fun framework we use to plan our next 12 months!
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Marketing Automation Made Simple011 - How The Future of Technology Is Changing Businesses TodayI'm excited to be going back to the future with my guest today.
His name is Leland Russell and he is well known for his work with GEO Group, helping entrepreneurs, non-profits and Fortune 500 companies with mission critical teams survive in times of rapid change.
Leland saw how the world transformed through the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and 2000's. Today, he comes out of retirement to share his thoughts on what the future holds for businesses today.
Leland started his career in the music business, became a CEO of a mid-sized company and presented as a keynote speaker on topics...2019-10-3136 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple010 - How To Find The Courage To Do Anything Interview with Jill McIntyreDecide, Believe, Begin, Become
Do you have the courage to breakthrough?
My guest today is Jill McIntyre a Life, Business and Property Coach. I first met Jill at a webinar workshop that we both attended, a number of years ago. Since then, we have supported each other in the growth and development of our respective businesses.
I'm so excited to be chatting with Jill. Every time I find myself fearing change, I go to Jill.
You can find Jill's contact details on her website:
http://www.decidebelievebeginbecome.com/
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Marketing Automation Made Simple009 - How to Create Content That Generates Leads - Interview w/ Luke BuesnelHey guys
After a mini long pause, I'm back with more content.
In today's episode we are talking killer content with a former actor who played a serial killer......If you were a fan of Sensing Murder, you might know what I'm on about.
Luke is the Founder of Story League where he helps business owners, of any size, drum up interesting content that generates leads. If you're looking to grow your business, but you think your business is too boring for story telling, then you must tune into this show.
As a former journalist, Luke "the Skywalker", uses his...2019-10-0135 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple008 - How To Revive A Business To Solid Growth with Rachel KlaverIn today's episode, I am excited to chat to Rachel Klaver, who runs Identify Marketing in New Zealand, who has gone through some serious ups and downs; She was basically ready to shut the business down ....until she did this ONE thing that changed it all for her.....without hiring a business coach!
Like me, Rachel works with other businesses helping them create their marketing plan and then focuses on implementing automations to help them execute their plans. She is a content machine, and enjoys educating businesses on how to do their own marketing via her online course and MAP...2019-09-0921 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple007 - How to keep your remote team engaged?I'm sharing behind the scenes of Bumper Leads, with an impromptu team meeting/podcast interview.
We wanted to share with you how we keep ourselves engaged with various "challenges", such as our video content challenge that we re-branded to "WeTube challenge".
The idea is to produce 5 pieces of content over 5 days among us, and whoever reaches their goal the fastest, will need to get a prize.....we haven't figured out this part just yet. We need your help! I want to know how do you guys celebrate wins with your remote team members?
Please send a DM on Instagram @bumperleads...2019-08-3021 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple006 - Is a Lack of Vision in Your Company Holding You Back? Interview w/ Tristan WrightWould you climb the Mount Everest all by yourself?
My guest today is Tristan Wright from Evolve 2 Grow (https://www.evolvetogrow.com.au/)
and he likes to consider himself as your Business Sherpa, helping you reach the top of the mountain, one step at a time.
Tune into this episode to learn how a clear vision helps you climb your Mount Everest aka your Business.
And why having fun is important when you're feeling down.
We also talk about his rocky journey as a business owner.
Fun fact: Tristan climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and this was the hardest things he has...2019-08-2022 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple005 - Habits of Highly Productive Small Business Owners with Shannyn MerloDo you find that you're constantly using "busy" as an excuse?
My guest today is Shannyn Merlo from Inspired Outcomes consulting (https://www.inspired-outcomes.com/)
and she breaks down her wicked morning routine that keeps her on track to achieving her goals whilst also helping others do the same.
My key takeaways from this interview are:
•recording your own affirmations and listening to it every morning
•why gratitude helps us find balance so that we can enjoy our ups and downs as business owners.
•why being busy isn't making us look good as business owners
•how to tackle fear and turn it...2019-08-0731 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple004 - Does Profit Equal More Happiness In Your Business?While I was travelling, I was reflecting on a few sessions I had with my business coach which I want to share with you on this episode....
If you're not a numbers person, you will love this episode. And if you are a numbers person, you will also love this episode.
Here's the URL to the app I was referring to:
The app is called Fathom - https://apps.xero.com/au/function/reporting/app/fathom
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Marketing Automation Made Simple003 - Take My Business! I don't want it!Welcome to episode number 4! I made a commitment to myself I will publish an episode every week, so I think I'm on track! I was motivated to record this, because it happens to so many business owners, that it pains me to sit here and not talk about this....
I forgot to introduce myself here, but I guess if you don't know who I am, go back to the 1st episode
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https://www...2019-07-0409 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple002 - Breaking Bad Habits In Your Business (and Life)Are you someone who is trying to break bad habits in their business (and life)?
In this episode we will talk about typical habits that stop businesses from progressing to the next level.
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Marketing Automation Made Simple001 - Are You Chasing Antelopes or Field Mice?Is It Time To Stop Letting Small Opportunities Distract You From Big Ones?
In today's episode, I want to share with you an anecdote that helped me realise a few things I wasn't focused on in my business, which came back to bite me! Yes literally! We talk about lions field mice and antelopes.
**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads
***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads
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https://www.bumperleads.com...2019-06-2003 min
Marketing Automation Made Simple000 - Start hereWelcome to Fall In Love With Your Business Again! My name is Jovana and I believe that there are only 3 reasons why someone should own a business - and that is to make money, to have fun or to make money AND have fun! If you're not in business for one of those reasons, then you need to listen to my podcast so that you can work on your business AND finally fall in love with your business again.
**INSTAGRAM, follow me on @bumperleads
***FACEBOOK Page called Bumper Leads
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*** Follow me on Twitter
https://twitter...2019-06-2010 min
Get Automated Podcast With Kelsey Bratcher040 - Is An All In One Solution Best For Your Business With Jovana VujnicWe have made it to Episode 40. This week Kelsey is joined by Jovana Vujnic founder of Bumper Leads. Listen as they cover Active Campaign and other marketing automation tools. Learn how to boost your reporting with Google Sheets and Google Data Studio, and about cleaning your data. Kelsey also drops some knowledge about Zapier. Including how to automatically create documents, images, and presentations with Google Sheets. Plus much more.2019-01-141h 14