The Bulletproof Entrepreneur Show 3 Reasons I DON'T Use GoHighLevel
Feb 22, 2024
The host shares why he doesn't use GoHighLevel, despite its enticing all-in-one features. He highlights the steep migration costs and team disruptions that come with switching to this platform. While acknowledging its utility for specific integrations, he prefers hands-on control and expresses frustration with outsourced help. The confusing user experience and limited custom reporting are also discussed, alongside concerns about the white-label SaaS trend. Ultimately, he emphasizes focusing on business fundamentals over just flashy features.
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Don’t Underestimate Migration Costs
- Avoid migrating entrenched systems unless savings clearly outweigh personnel and opportunity costs.
- Keep proven SOPs and trained teams if migration risks months of disruption and lost revenue.
Breadth Versus Depth Trade-Off
- Jack-of-all-trades platforms trade breadth for depth and rarely master a single niche.
- GoHighLevel excels at integration but may not outperform specialized tools in each function.
Paid Experts Delivered Unusable Work
- John hired expensive "experts" who delivered unusable work and delegated tasks poorly.
- These failures pushed him to learn core skills and avoid over-relying on outside agencies.