For those of you who don’t know, I was born in Portugal about 47 years ago. My family had to sell everything to move to the United States, and even then, it was barely enough. We went from living on food stamps and in a car to eventually renting an apartment, gaining some stability, and finally moving into a house in the suburbs. Needless to say, I had a very humble beginning. For a long time, I never thought I would own a house. The pictures you see above are a testament to the fact that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.

For years, I dreamed of going back to Portugal to visit and stay for a while, mainly to show my children part of their heritage and because I missed it—the food, the wine, and the atmosphere. Then someone mentioned a Portuguese island named Madeira, and I fell in love. Imagine Europe on an island—who wouldn’t love that? So, I took the biggest gamble of my life: I bet on myself. My wife and I made an investment in our future retirement home and bought our dream home on the island. We hope to get our Airbnb up and running soon so we can share our dream with anyone who is interested.

This marks the closing of a significant loop for me, from having everything taken away to bringing it all back full circle by buying a home there. To everyone out there still fighting for their dreams, I hope this inspires you.

Nuno

🛠️ How to Create a Service Calendar in GoHighLevel: A Step-by-Step Guide 🛠️

Discover how to leverage GoHighLevel’s new service calendar feature to streamline your booking process, whether you run a med spa, salon, auto detailing shop, or repair service. Follow this comprehensive guide to set up a service calendar that maximizes efficiency and enhances customer experience.

Key Takeaways:

Assigning Rooms and Equipment:

Begin by setting up your rooms (or chairs, if applicable) and assigning the necessary equipment to each. This foundational step ensures that your service calendar accurately reflects the available resources, whether you're managing salon chairs or mechanic bays.

Adding Employees and Their Availability:

Add your staff members to the system and set their availability. Make sure each employee integrates their Google Calendar to sync their schedules seamlessly. Customize permissions and availability to ensure smooth operations.

Creating the Service Calendar:

Create a specific calendar for each type of service offered. Assign staff members and set the service duration, buffer times, and booking notice periods. This allows for accurate scheduling and resource allocation.

Grouping Services:

Organize your services into groups for easy management. For example, group different types of massages or facial treatments under their respective categories. This step simplifies the booking process for customers.

Designing the Service Menu:

Create a comprehensive service menu that includes all the services offered. Enable options for guests to book multiple services in one appointment and select specific staff members if desired. Arrange the services in a logical order for easy navigation.

Embedding the Service Calendar on Your Website:

Integrate the service calendar into your website using the embed code provided by GoHighLevel. This allows customers to book appointments directly from your site, enhancing convenience and user experience.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Assign Rooms and Equipment:

   • Define rooms or chairs.

   • Assign necessary equipment to each room or chair.

2. Add Employees:

   • Add staff members to the system.

   • Set their availability and permissions.

   • Integrate Google Calendar for each staff member.

3. Create Service Calendars:

   • Set up individual calendars for each service.

   • Assign staff and define service parameters (duration, buffer times, booking notice).

4. Group Services:

   • Create service groups for better organization.

   • Assign services to their respective groups.

5. Design Service Menu:

   • Create a menu that lists all services.

   • Enable multiple service bookings and staff selection.

   • Arrange services logically.

6. Embed Calendar:

   • Copy the embed code.

   • Integrate it into your website for direct booking.

Automating the Workflow:

Set up automated workflows to handle confirmations, reminders, and internal notifications. This reduces no-shows and ensures that both you and your clients stay informed.

By following this guide, you'll be able to create an efficient, user-friendly service calendar that improves your booking process and enhances customer satisfaction. Ready to optimize your service management? Click below to watch the full tutorial and start building your service calendar today!

The Automated Marketer Team

🚨 How to Set Up a GoHighLevel Email Campaign: A Step-by-Step Guide🚨

In this guide, Andy from Automated Marketer walks you through the process of creating an email campaign in GoHighLevel. Follow these steps to effectively build, design, and automate your email marketing efforts to achieve outstanding results.

Key Takeaways:

Setting Up Your Email Template:

Begin by navigating to the marketing section and selecting "Emails" and then "Templates." You can either start from scratch, import an email, or use one of GoHighLevel’s pre-designed templates. Using a pre-built template can save time and ensure a professional look.

Customizing Your Template:

Once you select a template, customize it to match your brand. Change logos, images, and text to fit your campaign. Ensure that all links work correctly, especially the unsubscribe link in the footer, to comply with email marketing regulations.

Creating the Email Campaign:

With your template ready, go to the "Campaigns" section, click "New," and select your customized template. This is where you can add your specific campaign content without altering the original template. Personalize your email with relevant content, links, and calls to action.

Scheduling Your Campaign:

Choose when to send your email campaign. You can send it immediately, schedule it for a later date, or batch schedule it to send to large groups over time. Ensure to set the sender details and preview text to entice recipients to open your email.

Segmenting Your Contacts:

Select your recipients by choosing all contacts, specific contacts, smart lists, or tags. Using smart lists allows you to target specific groups based on their interests, ensuring your emails are relevant to each segment.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Set Up Your Email Template:

   • Navigate to Marketing > Emails > Templates.

   • Choose to create from scratch, import an email, or use a pre-designed template.

   • Customize the template to fit your branding and campaign needs.

2. Customize Your Template:

   • Update logos, images, and text.

   • Verify all links, especially the unsubscribe link.

   • Save your customized template.

3. Create the Email Campaign:

   • Go to Campaigns > New.

   • Select your customized template.

   • Personalize the email content for your campaign.

4. Schedule Your Campaign:

   • Choose to send immediately, schedule for later, or batch schedule.

   • Set sender details and preview text.

   • Save and schedule your campaign.

5. Segment Your Contacts:

   • Select recipients using all contacts, specific contacts, smart lists, or tags.

   • Use smart lists to target specific groups based on their interests.

Automating the Workflow:

Incorporate your email campaign into an automation sequence. Go to "Automations," select or create an automation, and add your email campaign to the workflow. Use templates to maintain consistency across multiple automations and streamline your process.

By following this guide, you'll be able to create effective email campaigns that drive engagement and conversions.

Ready to elevate your email marketing game? Click below to watch the full tutorial and start setting up your GoHighLevel email campaign today!

The Automated Marketer Team

Ai Spotlight & Update

📰 AI News Roundup: Key Highlights from the Past Week 📰

AI Video Generator: Cling

• Origin: New AI video generator from China.

• Features: Generates short videos, upload an image and template action to create animations.

• Accessibility: Currently hard to access outside China.

AI Video Tool: Ton Crafter

• Functionality: Animates between two frames, ideal for cartoon-style images.

• Availability: Free on Hugging Face and open source on GitHub.

AI Cartoon Conversion: Domo AI

• Use: Converts video files into cartoon-like animations.

• Examples: Includes clips from Harry Potter.

Pixverse Magic Brush

• Feature: Animates selected portions of images.

• Comparison: Similar to Runway but reportedly better quality.

AI at Tribeca Film Festival

• Event: Screening AI-generated short films by Sora.

• Significance: Highlights growing acceptance of AI in creative industries.

AI Sound Effects: 11 Labs and Stability AI

• 11 Labs: Generates sound effects from text prompts.

• Stability AI: Open-source model for various audio samples.

Major AI Announcements at Computex

• Nvidia: Showcased Earth 2 for climate prediction, advancements in GPU power and efficiency.

• AMD: Introduced Ryzen AI 300 series laptop processors.

• Intel: Unveiled Lunar Lake processor architecture, AI playground for local image generation.

• Qualcomm: Previewed Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips for AI processing.

Cisco Live Highlights

• Focus: Digital resilience and AI-driven problem-solving tools.

• Investments: $1 billion global AI investment fund.

Upcoming Events

• Apple WWDC: Expected AI announcements, including possibly a new AI Siri.

• Microsoft Build Update: Changes to the Recall feature for better data protection.

• Google's Memory Feature: Exploring similar recall-like feature for Chromebooks.

Other Notable Mentions

• AI Running for Mayor: Virtual candidate named Vic in Cheyenne’s municipal election.

• Zoom’s AI Clones: Future meetings could be attended by AI clones.

• Humane AI Pin: Facing issues with charging case posing a fire risk.

• Raspberry Pi and AI: New AI capabilities for Raspberry Pi devices.

• Palmer Luckey’s New XR Headset: Upcoming announcements at Augmented World Expo.

Shutterstock Merges with Envato
What It Means for WordPress Site Owners

The WordPress community is closely watching a major shake-up in the digital creative assets market: Shutterstock's acquisition of Envato for $245 million. This significant purchase has wide-ranging implications for WordPress users, as both Shutterstock and Envato are key providers of high-quality digital content used in WordPress themes, plugins, and media libraries. Envato's popular platforms, like ThemeForest and CodeCanyon, offer countless resources essential for WordPress site development, and their integration with Shutterstock could bring even more assets to the fingertips of WordPress users.

Envato, founded in 2006 and based in Australia, has grown to become a global leader in digital creative assets. Its marketplaces, such as ThemeForest and CodeCanyon, are go-to resources for web developers and designers looking for high-quality themes and plugins. By bringing Envato under its wing, Shutterstock not only doubles its subscriber base to 1.15 million but also enhances its content offerings, making it a more comprehensive resource for creatives worldwide. This move is expected to increase Shutterstock's annual revenue by 20% and its adjusted EBITDA by 15%.

For us, as regular users of both companies' images and resources, this news is particularly significant. We look forward to hopefully gaining access to even more media through this acquisition, which could provide us with an even richer pool of creative assets for our projects. However, this consolidation also raises concerns about potential contraction in the market. With fewer players controlling a larger share of digital assets, there's a risk that prices for media could increase, impacting how we and others display content on our websites.

This acquisition is a clear signal of the competitive and rapidly evolving nature of the digital creative assets market. With major players like Shutterstock making strategic moves to consolidate and expand their offerings, the future looks both dynamic and promising. Yet, the potential for higher costs could pose challenges for creatives and businesses alike. As we monitor these developments, we remain hopeful that the benefits of this acquisition will outweigh the drawbacks.

Stripemeageddon for Course Creators? Here’s What You Need to Know

Key Points:

• Target Audience of New Rules:

  • The new Stripe policies primarily target transactions without clear content and general tip jars.

  • Content Creation Restrictions: Specifically focused on transactions that don’t have a clear product or service, such as donations or tips without an explicit deliverable.

• Not a Blanket Ban:

  • Course Sales and Coaching Programs: If you are selling courses, coaching programs, or any digital products where a clear exchange of value occurs, you are not the primary target of these changes.

  • Subscriptions for Specific Content: Subscriptions tied to actual deliverables, such as a monthly course module or exclusive coaching content, are generally not impacted.

• Reasons Behind the Changes:

  • Preventing Fraud: Aimed at reducing fraud and misuse, such as ambiguous tip jars and non-specific donations that can lead to chargebacks and disputes.

  • Enhancing Security: Ensures Stripe can monitor and prevent illegal activities, including money laundering through non-specific payments.

• What to Watch For:

  • Pre-Selling Caution: Be cautious with pre-selling products without clear terms. Ensure you have a plan to deliver and communicate effectively with your customers.

  • Chargeback Risks: Maintain low dispute and chargeback rates to avoid scrutiny. Provide clear, valuable content and maintain good customer relations.

• Stripe's Approach:

  • Proactive Monitoring: Stripe’s proactive measures are to ensure compliance and protect against fraudulent activities.

  • Specific Focus: These rules are more about regulating certain types of transactions rather than shutting down legitimate content creation businesses.

Action Steps for Course Creators:

1. Ensure Clear Deliverables:

   • Always provide clear, specific content or services for payments received. Avoid ambiguous transactions.

2. Maintain Good Customer Relations:

   • Keep dispute rates low by ensuring customer satisfaction and handling complaints promptly.

3. Multiple Payment Options:

   • Consider diversifying payment processors to avoid dependency on Stripe alone.

4. Stay Informed:

   • Keep up-to-date with Stripe’s policies and ensure your business practices remain compliant.

Conclusion:

Stripe’s new policies are not an outright ban on all content creators. By understanding these changes and focusing on clear, transparent transactions, course creators can continue their business with minimal disruption. These measures are in place to prevent fraud and ensure a secure transaction environment for all users. In other words, unless your doing bad things you should be good.

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