Kathryn was initially driven by a desire to impact both her family and the world, seeking a way to help people while also making money. She discovered ClickFunnels through a recommendation on a webinar and found the concept of sales funnels systematic and appealing to her brain.
Kathryn realized she could build funnels for others and get paid when she discovered the ClickFunnels certification program. Her father, who was also an entrepreneur, saw the value in the program for his business and paid for her to participate, leading her to build funnels for his company and eventually for other clients.
Kathryn faced resistance from a boyfriend who doubted her ability to be a good mother due to her business aspirations. This led her to question her path and seek validation through various parenting books. She ultimately found clarity in the definition of nurture as 'enabling and providing opportunity,' which aligned with her entrepreneurial goals and resolved her internal conflict.
Kathryn suggests starting with design hacking to create high-converting funnels, finding clients who are in pain and need sales, leveraging funnel hacking to model successful strategies, and optimizing funnels for continuous improvement. She also emphasizes the importance of balancing entrepreneurship with personal and family life.
Kathryn defines the role of a parent as 'enabling and providing opportunity,' which she realized is synonymous with entrepreneurship. This realization helped her reconcile her desire to be a present parent with her business aspirations, viewing both as ways to enable and provide opportunities.
Kathryn recommends beginners start with design hacking, which involves finding and modeling successful design patterns from existing funnels. They can monetize this by offering design services to clients who have tried building their own funnels but need professional design to improve conversions. The price range for these services is typically three to four figures per build.
Kathryn suggests finding clients by identifying people in pain who need more sales. She recommends looking in online communities, social media groups, and forums where business owners discuss their struggles with funnels. By offering solutions to their specific pain points, funnel builders can attract clients seeking professional help.
The 'revolving pricing method' is a strategy that helps businesses turn every client into a long-term profit machine by creating sustainable and predictable income. It is valuable for small businesses because it provides a way to stabilize cash flow, which is crucial as the average small business only has about 28 days of operating expenses in reserve.
Kathryn describes optimizing funnels as a continuous process of testing and tweaking elements like headlines, buttons, and design to see what works best. She emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions and suggests that even small improvements in conversion rates can lead to significant revenue increases, especially with high traffic volumes.
Kathryn's funnel builder certification program is designed to get participants their first sale within 15 to 20 hours of effort. The program is structured in a step-by-step manner, allowing learners to monetize each micro skill they acquire before moving on to the next.
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Kathryn Jones Lish, a powerhouse in the funnel-building world. Kathryn first came into the ClickFunnels ecosystem back in 2015 and has since made an impressive career out of building and designing high-converting sales funnels. We just wrapped up the "Sell Sales Funnels Challenge" at the ClickFunnels office, and in this episode, we dive into how anyone can turn funnel building into a lucrative business. Kathryn shares her journey from college student to successful entrepreneur, driven by a passion to impact both her family and the world.
Kathryn's story is one of transformation and purpose. She recounts her experiences, including early struggles, learning how to market online, and how she found ClickFunnels. We also discuss the resistance she faced, such as personal challenges that tested her entrepreneurial aspirations. Despite the doubts of others, Kathryn's faith in her vision empowered her to design a life that balances family and a thriving career. Our conversation touches on the powerful concept of “enabling and providing opportunities” and how this shaped her approach to business and parenting.
Key Highlights:
Strategies for building a funnel agency and scaling to a full-fledged business.
Finding clients who are in need and effectively communicating your value to them.
How to leverage funnel hacking and design hacking to create high-converting funnels.
The journey from basic funnel design to advanced optimization and agency building.
Insights into balancing entrepreneurship with personal and family life.
Whether you're a budding funnel builder or looking to elevate your skills, this episode is packed with insights to help you turn your passion for funnels into a profitable venture. Join us and discover the opportunities that await in the funnel-building world!
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