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Split name into first, middle and last names in Zapier
Using Zapier, here’s a problem you’ll run into a lot: The trigger app provides a person’s full name, and the action app asks for first name and last name separately. Below you’ll learn the best & easiest way to split a full name into first, last and middle names. Note that multi-step Zaps require a
Best email follow up & reminder tool
In this post you’ll learn how to stay on top of your emails to close more deals and build better relationships. Following up is one of the most important things you need to be good at as a business owner. For me, follow ups have turned into Closed deals – I’ve even been thanked by
Save a dollar, spend 5 hours
Earlier this week I received an email that went something like this (paraphrased) My CRM used to have a native integration with another contacts app, but they’ve removed it and recommend Zapier instead. I’ve been doing this a long time and have never had to pay for another tool, so I won’t. Instead I’m thinking
Getting clients to do what you want them to do
Let’s talk about training your clients like you’d train a dog. 😏 This started from a support request for Content Snare. It went something like this We’re using Content Snare to collect content and files, but our client just keeps putting everything in Dropbox. How do I get them to use Content Snare instead? It
Favourite purchases of 2019
The end of the year got me thinking about what I’ve bought lately that made a big difference in my life or business. I went through every new purchase, subscription, tool or cost that we’ve had in 2019. The results kind of blew my mind. As someone who is always on the lookout for awesome
Zapier tutorial – Learn how to use Zapier
In this Zapier Tutorial, you’ll learn how Zapier works and create your first Zap. You’ll also see how to generate ideas of what you can automate, because getting started is often the hardest part. Automation can save you an unbelievable amount of time. For busy business owners, this time is invaluable and can be used
SaaS validation criteria
Validating your software or SaaS idea is one of the most important steps in creating a new SaaS business. Too often, entrepreneurs come up with what they think is a great product, spend months or years creating it, only to find that it doesn’t sell. This post assumes you already have some SaaS project ideas.
3 underrated productivity tips that no one talks about
Loads of people are obsessed with getting more time out of their day. I’m one of them, which is why I spend so much time on process and automation in our business. Time saved through automation with tools like Zapier or Active Campaign can be used on higher level tasks that grow your business. For
How conferences help grow your business
There’s one thing I look forward to more than anything. It’s something to which I can attribute almost every awesome thing that’s happened in our business. Just getting out there and meeting people at conferences When we were building websites, most conferences hit ROI within a few weeks. So the ticket price, accommodation AND flights
Buying happiness
You’ll always hear me banging on about spending money to get back time. When you see catch up with friends and ask how they have been, it’s almost a default response to say “Oh mate… SO bloody busy” Then sometimes we say back “oh that’s good!” Bullshit. Being run off your feet sucks. A couple