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In this thought-provoking interview, we delve into why Russell Brunson's perspective on sales funnels might not be as foolproof as it seems. We dissect key points and offer alternative insights to challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding sales funnels. With Special Guest Georgiana Laudi From Forget The Funnel Agency And The Best Selling Book "Forget The Funnel." https://forgetthefunnel.com/ #1 - Georgiana, what are the most significant misunderstandings companies make connected funnels and their growth strategies? #2—Can you give a couple of tips on how web design freelancers and agencies can help their clients improve their websites and get better results for clients? #3 - My most significant criticism of your book is linked to what Steve Jobs is quoted as saying. “Some people say, "Give the customers what they want." But that's not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they will want before they do. I think Henry Ford once said, "If I'd asked customers what they wanted, they would have told me, 'A faster horse!'" People don't know what they want until you show it to them. That's why I never rely on market research. Our task is to read things not yet on the page.” How would you respond to this criticism? #4 - I wonder if you can give us one or two of the most suppressing responses that you have received connected to the launch of the book that you didn't expect? #5 - How will AI change funnel-building in the next 18 months? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what key piece of advice would you give yourself? Georgiana Laudi and her book "Forget The Funnel" - https://www.amazon.com/Forget-Funnel-Customer-Led-Predictable-Recurring/dp/B0C3FNS8JG -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Omnisend - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Convesio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas

Join us in exploring the future of the Gutenberg WordPress Project as we delve into whether it is fixable or on a semi-doomed path in 2024. Discover critical insights, expert opinions, and potential solutions that could shape the project's trajectory. Stay informed and be part of the discussion. About Jamie Marsland I've spent my career building online businesses and have held board level technical and commercial roles at private and publicly listed companies. Prior to founding Pootlepress, I was Managing Director of Pavilion Publishing Ltd and before that Chief Technical Officer of Documedia PLC. My YouTube channel is dedicated to helping people with WordPress and has now over 20,000 subscribers. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@jamiewp. Also, catch me on Twitter @pootlepress.I've spent my career building online businesses and have held board level technical and commercial roles at private and publicly listed companies. Prior to founding Pootlepress, I was Managing Director of Pavilion Publishing Ltd and before that Chief Technical Officer of Documedia PLC. My YouTube channel is dedicated to helping people with WordPress and has now over 20,000 subscribers. Visit https://www.youtube.com/@jamiewp. Also, catch me on Twitter @pootlepress.   #1—Jamie, can you give the viewers and listeners some more background information on how you got involved in web design and WordPress? #2 - I think you would agree that the Gutenberg project is facing real challenges and needs to make real progress in 2024. What do you personally see as some of the biggest challenges that the project faces? #3—If you were the head of the Gutenberg project, would there be two things you would try to fix immediately that would make the most significant difference to end users? #4—Do you feel that too often, the fact that WordPress is a semi-open source project is used as an excuse for a lack of focus and effective project leadership and vision? #5 - How will AI change WordPress and web design in the next 18 months? #6—If you had your time machine (H. G. Wells) and could travel back to the beginning of your career and business journey, what key piece of advice would you give yourself?   Pootlepress https://www.pootlepress.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmarsland @pootlepress

How Gutenberg Block Builders Are Taking On The Page Builders in 2024 Discover the future of website building as Gutenberg Block Builders challenge traditional page builders in 2024. Explore how these innovative tools revolutionize the digital landscape and empower users to create stunning websites easily. Witness the clash of technologies and learn how Gutenberg is reshaping how we design online platforms. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking showdown – watch our video now! With Special Guest Christiaan Pieterse Co-founder & CTO Maxiblocks:   Christiaan Pieterse Co-founder & CTO Maxiblocks https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiaanpieterse/ https://maxiblocks.com

Don't miss out on this week's live discussion! Join us on Thursday as we delve into the newest WordPress and tech articles that have been making waves this month. Our stellar panel of regular and special guests, including Justin Tadlock and Devin Walker, will provide expert insights and opinions on these topics. This Months Special Guest Panelists Justin Tadlock & Devin Walker In this week's show, we discuss #1 - Proposal: Host 3rd-Party Blocks in Gutenberg’s GitHub Repository Matias Ventura, Gutenberg’s Lead Architect, recently made a pitch to incorporate some 3rd-party blocks in the Gutenberg GitHub repository. https://wptavern.com/proposal-host-3rd-party-blocks-in-gutenbergs-github-repository #2 - A lot of Redditors hate the Reddit IPO https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/24/24081441/reddit-shares-redditor-ipo-user-risk   #3 - WP Tavern Launches Writer Hunger Games https://wptavern.com/wptavern-launches-writer-hunger-games   #4 - Corporate Ozempic https://www.profgalloway.com/corporate-ozempic/   #5 - GutenBricks & Bricks Builder: The Ultimate Design Duo For Clients https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RR53aTr2BY&t=552s https://gutenbricks.com/ ------------------------------------------------- The Panel -------------------------------------------------   This Months Special Guest Panelists Justin Tadlock & Devin Walker Justin Tadlock https://justintadlock.com/ @justintadlock Devin Walker https://devin.org/ @innerwebs @GiveWP Our Regular Monthly Panel Heather Wilde Renze https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherwilde/ @heathriel Chris Badgett https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-badgett-57486325/ @ChrisBadgett Spencer Forman https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerforman/ @SpencerForman Kurt von Ahnen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ @KurtvonAhnen @MananaNoMas   ----------------------------------- Sponsors of The Show ----------------------------------- Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT WPLaunchify - hhttps://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT   ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr  

The Future of WordPress Gutenberg Project in 2024 Join us as we explore the prospects of the Gutenberg WordPress editor in the early months of 2024, delving into its advantages and limitations. With Special Guests Brian Gardner and Kevin Geary, Founder of Digital Gravy & Development Products Automatic.css & Frames Brian Gardner - Principal Developer Advocate at WP Engine Kevin Geary Founder of Digital Gravy & Development Products Automatic.css & Frames Although the editor is user-friendly and straightforward, adjusting to the new block system may require time. This transition could potentially cause frustration for users accustomed to the classic editor. Additionally, Gutenberg's requirement for increased flexibility is another drawback to consider.   Tailwind CSS https://tailwindcss.com GutenBricks & Bricks Builder: The Ultimate Design Duo For Clients https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RR53aTr2BY&t=552s https://gutenbricks.com/   Omnisend Omnisend, a top rated email and SMS platform built for ecommerce brands. Send emails, sms and web push notifications in the same workflow and set pre-built automations for effortless revenue boost. The expert support is available 24/7 on every plan, so you’re set for success. Right now Omnisend is giving 30% off to the tribe for the first 3 months and a free $1,000 worth migration offer with code ONLYWOO. So, if you’ve never had a paid plan with them, and have a Woo store, go ahead and try it out now. http://your.omnisend.com/wp-tonic-onlywoo -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------   LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Omnisend - - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT Conversio - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr

Are you struggling to find a profitable niche in WordPress for 2024? Look no further! This video is packed with expert advice on selecting the right niche that can lead to long-term success. Gain practical tips on research methods, keyword analysis, and content creation explicitly tailored for the upcoming year. Start building your thriving online presence today.With Special Guest - Melissa Love https://thedesignspace.co/ https://melissalove.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-love-design-space ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

#900 - WP-Tonic This Week in WordPress & SaaS: With Special Guest Imran Siddiq From Websquadron We Discuss The Biggest Trends in Web Design & WordPress For 2024 We are interviewing Imran Siddiq from Websquadron, a leading YouTube influencer in the WordPress and web design space. Imran is a web design maverick & former NHS Analytics whiz who traded spreadsheets for WordPress style sheets. In 2022, he left the NHS to captain the Web Squadron, navigating the digital cosmos with YouTube content & courses for businesses and fellow designers. A writer, an artist, a sci-fi nerd with a passion for innovation and a heart for kindness who hates riddles or watching people left on the sidelines. #1 - Imran, can you give the listers and viewers some background info on how you got into web design and YouTube? #2 - What are your views connected to WordPress and its community at the beginning of 2024? #3 - What are some web design freelancers' biggest mistakes connected to branding and social outreach? #4 - Correct pricing of web design projects is always problematic. Do you have any tips and insights that you would like to share connected to this subject? #5 - How will AI change web design in the next 18 months? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your business journey, what advice would you give yourself? Websquadron Website- https://websquadron.co.uk YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@websquadron -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT BlogVault - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas

Best Checkout Page & Marketing Strategies For Your Clients With Special Guest C Shakhawat Sultan From WPfunnels.com Discover the insider secrets to creating the best checkout page and implementing effective marketing strategies for your clients in this exclusive video. Learn how to optimize conversion rates, increase sales, and enhance user experience through proven techniques. Don't miss out on this valuable knowledge that can take your business to the next level. #1 - Can you give us some info on Wpfunnels? What are some of its essential products? #2 - What was the business logic connected to offering WPFunnel and Mail Mint as two separate products? #3 - What are the main things people need to know to make a practical Checkout page experience? #4 - What are some people's biggest mistakes in connected marketing automation? #5 - How will AI change marketing and email automation in the next 18 months? #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your business journey, what advice would you give yourself? -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Sensei LMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT LfiterLMS - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT BlogVault - https://bit.ly/3VskGBT ----------------------------------- Follow & Connect With Us ----------------------------------- Website https://www.wp-tonic.com/ YouTube Channel: @wptonic The Membership Machine Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3W9r4gb Twitter: @wptonic_com LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42ngKWr -----------------------------------Hosts of The Show ----------------------------------- Hosts of The Show Jonathan Denwood & Kurt von Ahnen of MananaNoMas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandenwood/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtvonahnen/ https://manananomas.com/ @MananaNoMas -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

We have a spicy round-table show here. We discussed my recent interview with Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress & CEO of Automattic, with a special panel of Kim Coleman, Matt Medeiros, Jeff Chandler, and Kurt von Ahnen.Kim Coleman From Paid Membership Pro - https://www.paidmembershipspro.com/ Matt Medeiros From Gravity Forms https://craftedbymatt.com/ Jeff Chandler From Stellar WP https://stellarwp.com/   In this month's round-table show, we discuss the Bay Lights Darken affair, Adobe abandoning its purchase of Figma, and Matt Mullenweg's semi-spicy interview on this show. #1 - We Interview Matt Mullenweg, Co-founder of WordPress & CEO of Automattic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e92_Wo-bIng&t=2664s   #2 - Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/18/24005996/adobe-figma-acquisition-abandoned-termination-fee   #3 - #5 - Carl Hancock X (formerly known as Twitter) The WordPress plugin repo should have a tag for SaaS. Plugins that aren't self-contained but are actually reliant on a SaaS backend. There are a variety of WordPress plugins that have entered the market in recent years, but that isn't clear to end users because of such seamless onboarding. https://twitter.com/carlhancock/status/1747773943505719798 #4 - Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not https://www.theverge.com/24054862/apple-vision-pro-review-vr-ar-headset-features-price   #5 - Musk denies report his AI company secures $500 million toward $1 billion funding goal https://www.reuters.com/technology/musks-ai-company-secures-500-mln-toward-1-bln-funding-goal-bloomberg-news-2024-01-20/

We Interview Matt Mullenweg, Co-founder of WordPress & CEO of Automatic Step into the world of WordPress with our semi-spicy interview featuring Matt Mullenweg, co-founder and visionary behind one of the most powerful platforms on the web. Gain unique insights into his entrepreneurial journey, leadership philosophy at Automattic, and exciting updates on what’s next for WordPress. Dive deep into this thought-provoking discussion by being part of our exclusive show. #1 - Matt, we are now In the fifth year of the Gutenberg project. Recently, great progress has been made, but many in the WordPress community are still worried about the progress speed and the project's fundamental direction. What are your views on this? #2 - Do you feel it's possible with a semi-open source project like WordPress, which has around 43% to 45% of the market share, for it to be both a professional (actual agency level tool) and an all-embracing DIY solution similar to Wix is this possible? #3 - Recently, many of us watched Open AI semi-imploded. From the outside looking in, it seemed inherent stresses between what open-source objectives are and what commercial capitalism looks for and requires fell in the conflict. What are your views connected to what has happened inside OpenAI and its problems with governance? What alignment or similarity can we infer between WP and OpenAI? #4 - A few years ago, you made the public statement that you were the "benevolent dictator" of WordPress. Have your views on this particular statement changed, and if not, why do you feel this situation is okay connected to one of the most significant open-source projects on the web? #5 - With some personal reflection, do you regret making some of your recent public statements on X (formally known as Twitter) connected to what might be seen as real problems related to a possible unbalance of "power dynamics?" #6 - If you return to a time machine at the beginning of your business journey, what advice would you give yourself? A new birth of WordPress -- and that WordPress of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the web.