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Oct. 30, 2018

How To Write Your Bot

Staring at an empty screen, wondering what to write - I know that all too well. And when you're writing for Messenger, it's different than all the other types of marketing you've done. The return is excellent if you get …

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Oct. 29, 2018

Marketing Messages That Really Work

Last week, I got a chance to reflect and ask myself some great questions about my marketing message, and today I get to pass them on to you. :) Listen in, find out some of my answers, and write up …

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Oct. 16, 2018

New ManyChat Feature: Meet The Randomizer!

ManyChat recently released some brand new features we can now put into chatbots. First on my list to discuss is the Randomizer, which you can use to add an element of surprise and delight for your subscribers. Listen in and …

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Oct. 10, 2018

Whole Lotta Course Creation Going On...

It's getting late in the year, and many people are creating courses right now. Why? Because lots of entrepreneurs buy courses at the beginning of the year, in the hopes of improving their business. I'm totally creating a co...

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Oct. 3, 2018

Public Speakers, Lend Me Your Ears

If you are a public speaker or ever want to become one, you need a chatbot. Listen as I tell you about my own experience in using a Messenger bot to engage my audience both during and after my talk, …

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Sept. 26, 2018

How To Brand your Bot

Today's episode is all about giving your chatbot that extra special something that makes it stand out from the rest. Let's face it, right now bots are super new and cool - but what happens when the novelty wears off? …

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Sept. 19, 2018

Using Bots For B2B

So your business sells a product to other businesses - how can a chatbot help you do that? On today's show we'll cover some of the many ways that a Virtual Communications Ninja can help you get in front of …

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Sept. 14, 2018

When To Go Beyond The Bot

What if I told you that a series of automated messages is the least important part of a bot? Because it's true... The point where the magic really happens is when you (yes, real live you) join the conversation. When …

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Sept. 11, 2018

What To Know Before Hiring A Bot Builder

Chatbot builders are cropping up all over the place, so how do you decide which one to hire? What are the right questions to ask, so you can get an utterly fabulous, conversation (and sales) inducing bot? I'll teach you …

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Sept. 10, 2018

On A Personal Note...

On this episode, I veer off the beaten track and talk about a life changing conference I spoke at this weekend. Some conferences are worth every bit of time and expense, and this one is worth shouting about. People/links me...

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Aug. 21, 2018

Why Now Is The Time To Get Started With Bots

I want to get as many people going with Messenger bots as I possibly can. Why? Because bots are the end of fake marketing. Bots are the end of salesy, in your face and beating you over the head tactics. …

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Aug. 14, 2018

Why People Fear Getting Started With Bots

I've listened to a lot of reasons why people hold back from getting started with Messenger bots, and the biggest one by far is fear. Will people think I don't want to talk to them? Will I come off sounding …

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Aug. 8, 2018

What You Can Do With A Bot

How does a Messenger bot apply to your business? Can you even use a bot? Today I'll talk about the many ways my clients are using bots, and give you ideas about how you can use them to affect your …

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Aug. 3, 2018

Promote Your Bot: Video Edition

So how do you get new subscribers to your bot, RJ? It's a question I get asked all the time, and so.. a new series is born. On today's show we'll start with using video to promote your chatbot. I'll …

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July 26, 2018

My Biggest Lesson In Messenger Bots

When I started with Messenger bots a year ago, I did everything I was supposed to do. It was a great experience right off the bat. People were signing up, my phone was ringing, and my business changed seemingly overnight. …

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July 25, 2018

Timing Is Everything With Messenger Bots

We talk a lot about delivering the right message in your chatbot, but what about delivering that message at the right time? It's all about anticipating and answering questions as they occur. We're fortunate, because ManyCha...

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July 24, 2018

Messenger Bot Strategies For Beginners

There's so much to know. There's so many possibilities of what you could do with Messenger marketing. How do you prioritize these ideas? When do you choose a course of action? What's the most important thing to do first? On …

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July 19, 2018

Treat People Like VIP's With Bots

Making people feel like VIP's in your business is a no brainer. We're all trying to do this every day. But how would you do that in a chatbot? Do you have to be available 24/7, and have a thousand …

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July 17, 2018

Cool Tools For Messenger Bots: Image Edition

So you've decided you want to use an avatar to add personality to your bot... great choice!! But... where to find that avatar? How much is it going to cost? And.. do you HAVE to use stock photos that look …

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July 10, 2018

What Zombies Can Teach You About Messenger Bots

Let's have a little fun today, shall we? On todays' show, I'll show you what zombies have in common with digital marketing, and I'll also give you the lowdown on how to avoid those shambling monstrosities. (Also, a few tips …

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July 9, 2018

So Much More Than Marketing

Today, I'm telling a story about a mind blowing experience that I had with bots. Spoiler Alert: Bots will change marketing forever, if we do them right. It's changing how I feel about my marketing, and I got on the …

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July 4, 2018

Measuring Engagement In Your Bot

The #1 thing most people will tell you about bots? That the open rate (90%) and click through rate (40%) are amazing. I won't lie: those numbers drew me in too! But... there's so much more to measuring your bot …

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June 29, 2018

Repurposing Content In Your Bot

How much of your existing content can be repurposed in your Messenger bot? How much does it need to be changed to fit Messenger? Is it better to just start from scratch? Join me today and I'll share with you …

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June 27, 2018

Make Your Message Stand Out With Bots

Many of us have created onboarding sequences for our subscribers. They're dead useful, they can be used to educate and delight your subscribers... in short, they're awesome. Today we're going to talk about a sequence of a di...

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