Drop Funnel

Let me tell you a story about how I wasted $2,387 last year.

I was that guy—the one jumping between ClickFunnels, ActiveCampaign, Calendly, and a dozen other tools, convinced I needed “best-in-class” for everything. My credit card statements looked like a software graveyard. Then my business partner sat me down and said, “Dude, you’re hemorrhaging cash on tools we don’t even use properly.”

Enter GoHighLevel.

Why I Nearly Quit in the First Week

The onboarding was… rough. I’m not gonna lie.

Day 1: Couldn’t figure out how to connect my domain
Day 3: Accidentally sent test texts to a client (mortifying)
Day 5: Discovered the “help” documentation was last updated in 2022

But here’s the thing—once I pushed through the initial “what fresh hell is this?” phase, something clicked.

What Actually Works (After 6 Months of Trial & Error)

1. The All-in-One Miracle
   • Finally killed my $297 ClickFunnels addiction
   • No more paying $149 for ActiveCampaign
   • Said goodbye to Calendly’s nickel-and-diming
2. SMS That Doesn’t Feel Gross
   • 78% open rate vs email’s sad 21%
   • Clients actually reply (shocking, I know)
   • Built-in templates that don’t sound like spam
3. Automations That Save My Sanity
   • Set up a 14-step nurture sequence in one afternoon
   • Visual builder that doesn’t make my eyes bleed
   • Tags that actually work (looking at you, Keap)

Where GoHighLevel Still Makes Me Cuss

1. Email Deliverability Roulette
   • Some days: Inbox hero
   • Other days: Spam folder dweller
   • Pro tip: Warm up your domain properly
2. The “Where’s Waldo?” Feature Hunt
   • Took me 3 weeks to find the form builder
   • Still discover hidden settings monthly
   • Mobile experience? Don’t get me started
3. Reporting That Leaves Me Wanting
   • Basic metrics are there
   • But where’s my beautiful HubSpot-style dashboard?
   • Ended up piping data to Google Sheets

Who This Actually Works For (And Who Should Run Away)

Perfect for:

• Agencies sick of the tool shuffle
• Local businesses needing SMS + email
• Consultants with simple funnel needs

Terrible for:

• Course creators (just get Kajabi)
• Bloggers (total overkill)
• Perfectionists (it’s messy but functional)

My “Why I’m Sticking With It” Moment

Last month I onboarded a new client in:

• 12 minutes (used to take 2 hours)
• Using 1 platform (instead of 4)
• While drinking my coffee (still hot)

That’s when I realized—despite its quirks, GoHighLevel has become my business’s backbone.

Final Thoughts

Is it perfect? Hell no.
Does it save me time/money/stress? Absolutely.
Would I recommend it? Depends.

If you:

• Are currently juggling multiple tools
• Don’t mind a learning curve
• Need SMS + email in one place

…then yeah, it’s worth the headaches.

Want to see my actual setup? Reply with “Show me” and I’ll send screenshots of what’s working (and what’s not).

• Martin

PS: Still on the fence? Do what I did—sign up, build one automation, and see if it clicks. Worst case? You’re out $97. Best case? You join me in the “why didn’t I switch sooner?” club.

PPS: That $2,387 I wasted last year? I’ve already saved double that in 2024. The math don’t lie.