Tid och kostnad är de största hindren för Marketing automation och CRM
Du behöver inte vara teknikexpert eller anlita en heltidsperson för att hantera ditt Marketing automation- och CRM-system.
Marketing Automation och CRM känns fortfarande krångligt och dyrt för de flesta. Alldeles för många spenderar ohållbart mycket tid och pengar på implementation utan att se ROI.
All support och träning du behöver, löpande och när du vill
Vi gör en massa jobb som avlastar dig
Och ja, andra tar 20-40 000 kr/månad för dessa tjänster men hos oss ingår det!
Ditt eget MarTech (Marketing Technlogy)-team
Som kund får du en egen projektledare och ett team med expertis i många områden. Din projektledare lär känna din affärsverksamhet på djupet, och alla i teamet är genuint intresserade av att hoppa in i ett onlinemöte och hjälpa dig att utnyttja SharpSpring och kringliggande teknologier till max. Vi är din alldeles egna MarTech-avdelning och vårt mål är att hjälpa dig att växa!
Vi är ditt team och din långsiktiga partner. Vår nischade expertis inom Marketing Automation- och CRM-implementationer gör att vi kan inkludera all den hjälp som andra normalt tar betalt för. Be gärna om referenser - de flesta av våra kunder kommer från nöjda kunder som tipsat andra!
SharpSpring, ett av världens snabbast växande, mest kompletta, och lättanvända system.
Du har inte tid eller budget för teknisk implementation
Vi implementerar, anpassar, hjälper till med kampanjer, automationer, integrationer och mer utan kostnad.
Du vill bli mer digital med sälj och marknad men är inte helt säker på hur
Vi blir ditt team med råd, best practices och tips om bästa vägen framåt.
Varför är vi en av världens största Marketing Automation-byråer?*
Hur kan vi inkludera proaktiv, hands-on hjälp där vi bygger lösningar åt er, egen projektledare, och strategisk hjälp helt utan extra kostnad?
Hemligheten är vår unika affärsmodell och våra interna processer, som är byggda för långsiktiga relationer - inte kortsiktiga konsultavgifter. Vi tror att om vi investerar i din framgång, kommer du att förbli vår kund inom överskådlig framtid. Hittills är vår "churn" (andel som säger upp) negativ! (Dvs vi har fler kunder som refererar nya kunder, än säger upp licensen!)
Våra kunder inkluderar B2B-bolag, små och stora, från många olika industrier, och till och med statligt ägda organisationer. Nedan är några:
* Mätt i antal kunder vi jobbar med. Det är svårt att komma över siffror på de största bolagen, men som en tillförlitlig benchmark är vi världens tredje största partner till "SharpSpring" (ett populärt Marketing Automation-system som används av över 10 000 bolag världen över).
Gör som alla våra kunder: Välj inte bara ett system, utan en partner.
Vem är vi och varför kan du lita på oss?
Hej! Jag är Yusuf, FunnelBuds ägare!
Min markadsföringskarriär startade hos ett litet svenskt bolag där jag implementerade Marketing Automation och Inbound Marketing. På 2 år gick vi från några hundra till tusentals besök per månad. Vi fick 50-100 bra leads varje per månad och sålde för flera miljoner kronor per år.
Framgången gjorde mig motiverad att hjälpa även andra bolag. Jag blev därför konsult inom Marketing Automation.
Men jag upptäckte ett vanligt problem: Företag som köper Marketing Automation-system underskattar ofta tiden en implementering kommer att ta. De flesta som köper system misslyckas: De sitter fast med system för ibland tiotusentals kronor i månaden, utan att utnyttja potentialen.
Det de flesta saknar är tid att lära sig tekniken, och erfarenhet av vad som fungerar.
Därför tvingas de betala externa Marketing Automation-agenturer, vilket höjer prislappen. Och så fort de slutar betala för den externa hjälpen försvinner den och kunskapen med den.
Jag gillar inte den modellen!
Jag startade FunnelBud för att råda bot på detta problem. FunnelBud låser inte in dig i långa kontrakt. FunnelBud säljer inte system för att sedan hänvisa dig till en Amerikansk systemtillverkare för support. FunnelBud lämnar inte dig efter initial implementering. Utan vi är din partner hela tiden: Vi ger råd och tips under veckovisa möten så länge du vill, vi avlastar dig, och vi gör till och med alla typer av uppsättningsjobb tå dig.
Hur detta påverkar dig:
Inga bindningstider. Du kan lämna oss när du vill om du inte är nöjd. (Hittills - i skrivande stund December 2017 - har vi inte tappat en enda av våra mång-tiotals kunder.)
Hjälp ingår. Konsultation, implementering, avlastande proaktiv hjälp med alla typer av uppsättningar. Du behöver bara utföra ditt jobb - dvs utföra kampanjer - inte sitta med tekniska funderingar och uppsättningar av automationer.
Låg kostnad. Du betalar mindre för systemet och supporten än andra tar för bara systemet. Räknar du med priset andra tar för supporten och implementationen ligger vi ofta 5-10 gånger lägre i pris. Ändå tycker våra kunder att vi har bättre support än någon annan gett dem.
Teamet som hjälper dig är erfarna Marketing Automation-konsulter. Som kund får du en projektledare och två dedikerade medlemmar som skapar en nära relation och lär känna dig personligen. Varje medlem har ett begränsat antal kunder, så att de har tid att lära känna dig på djupet.
Du kommer att ha veckovisa webb-möten med delad skärm där din projektledare kommer att guida dig framåt, hjälpa dig med implementationer, och ge dig den träning du behöver. Du kommer att kunna maila in och få svar oftast inom någon timme. Eftersom alla dina tre konsulter har ett begränsat antal kunder går de mycket längre än vad en normal support gör - de implementerar lösningar proaktivt och kommer med tips på annat de skulle kunna göra som du inte ens frågat om - allt för att avlasta dig och hjälp dig bli framgångsrik.
Vårt mission statement är enkelt:
Hur kan vi leverera ett så kraftfullt system och inkludera så mycket hjälp, till en bråkdel av kostnaden som andra tar, och ändå gå med vinst?
Det hänger på vårt systematiska arbetssätt, vårt fokus på lärande och utvecklande, och vår långsiktiga affärsmodell som bygger på att du är nöjd. Jag kanske kan berätta mer om vi träffas. Under tiden, klicka på knappen nedan och begär demo, så kanske vi kan visa dig live:
Where am I from? I was born in Somerset West, a short distance outside of Cape Town South Africa. I studied at Stellenbosch University and have lived and worked all over Cape Town, now living in a small town over the mountains called Greyton.
Why did I join FunnelBud? I was consulting with SharpSpring Agencies when Yusuf offered me a full-time position at FunnelBud. This was an irresistible offer to help create the type of company that I would want for myself, without needing to manage administrative overheads.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? I love doing anything that has a high impact on our employees or clients, for example, finding solutions to seemingly impossible problems and writing easy to understand help articles that make SharpSpring features easy to understand and help clients achieve their goals.
Skills, education, courses completed: I have worked with SharpSpring since October 2015, with four years of experience in technical customer service and operational management before that.
Fun facts: I’m trying to grow as much of my own food as is practically possible. I have a huge herb garden, grow all my own sweet and hot peppers (in season) and a few other veggies. I have an awesome dog and five beautiful Rhode Island Red chickens.
Hobbies: Reading, long walks or hikes (I can walk out of my front door, choose a direction and just start walking!), self-sufficient farming and building things with my hands.
Var är jag ifrån? Ursprungligen född i Turkiet och flyttade till Trollhättan när jag var 6 år gammal. Jag studerade i Linköping och bodde i Dublin i många år. Idag njuter jag av Stockholm.
Varför startade jag FunnelBud? Efter att ha implementerat HubSpot som marknadsansvarig i mitt tidigare jobb och hjälpt tiotals kunder implementera och använda olika Marketing Automation-system insåg jag att de flesta aldrig kommer igång p.g.a. höga kostnader och brist på tid och erfarenhet. Jag startade FunnelBud för att hjälpa fler bolag dra nytta av fördelarna med Marketing Automation!
Vad gillar jag mest på FunnelBud? Jag älskar att jobba med ett team som hela tiden vill lära sig nya saker! Vi triggar och hjälper varandra att nå och växa vår fulla potential tillsammans!
Erfarenheter, kunskaper och kurser: Jag är förmodligen den enda på FunnelBud som fortfarande inte är guldcertifierad (bara Silver).
Rolig fakta: Som barn hade jag en katt, Nisse, som brukade följa efter mig vart jag än gick. Men hans revir nådde inte ända fram till min skola, så han stannade abrupt vid gränsen och jamade högt åt mig när jag gick korsade den. Jag tyckte så synd om honom att jag brukade ta en omväg runt en kulle, där jag sprang och skakade av mig Nisse så att jag kunde gå till skolan utan att höra hans förskräckta jamande över att jag gått över till okänt territorie.
Hobbys: Badminton, läsning och min fru. Jag har en badmintonrival och vi har tävlat i åratal. Förutom att driva FunnelBud och hjälpa våra kunder växa är mitt mål att slå honom i badminton.
Where am I from? Originally born in Turkey and moved to the small city Trollhättan in Sweden when I was six years old. I studied in Linköping and lived in Dublin, Ireland for several years. Today I am enjoying Stockholm.
Why did I start FunnelBud? After implementing HubSpot as a marketing manager in my previous job and helping tens clients implement and use various other Marketing Automation platforms, I realized that many clients are not able to get started due to the high cost and time barriers involved. I started FunnelBud to help more businesses reap the benefits of Marketing Automation.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? I love working with the growth-oriented team we have, where we help each other learn new things every day.
Skills, education, Courses completed: I’m probably the only person in our company didn’t yet get the SharpSpring Gold certification (only Silver).
Fun facts: I used to have a cat, Nisse, who used to follow me around wherever I would go. But his territory did not reach all the way to my school, so he used to stop right at the border and meow loudly at me as I crossed it. I felt sorry for him, so I used to shake him off my trail by running around a hill so he’d lose sight of me every morning on my way to school.
Hobbies: Badminton, reading. I have a badminton rival who I’ve been competing with for years. Other than growing FunnelBud and helping our customers grow, my goal is to beat him in badminton. Also, I love my wife.
Where am I from? I am from the Philippines, living in a small town in Laguna since I was four. I lived in Manila for a while to study but went back home again.
Why did I join FunnelBud? After I left my day job as a developer many, many years ago, I dabbled into all kinds of online jobs. But FunnelBud was the only one who offered me a career and not just a job, and it’s a company where I can utilize and develop my current skill set and learn new ones.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? I enjoy helping clients, understanding their needs and setting up automations, that can help in their marketing activities. It feels good when something I’ve done has created an impact in their business.
Skills, education, courses completed: I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and worked as a Systems Developer for three years before I went online. My “online” skills include WordPress, internet marketing, SharpSpring, HubSpot, HTML and CSS.
Fun facts: I don’t drink coffee (some people find that strange). And it makes me happy whenever I do DIY craft projects, especially for an event like our wedding and my daughter’s birthday party.
Hobbies: Playing with my daughter, reading, watching movies/videos, doing crafts.
Certifications: Hubspot academy inbound certified.
Where am I from? Originally from the Czech Republic but I travelled, lived and worked in places all around the world. I have a Master Degree in Entrepreneurship and Marketing and a certificate in Journalism.
Why did I join FunnelBud? I am a big fan of Inbound Marketing, and I was eager to learn SharpSpring and all the technical details behind Marketing Automation. At FunnelBud, I am always learning new things, and I am constantly challenged to improve my skills.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? I enjoy creative tasks, anything that has something to do with Landing pages development, even designing templates. I always welcome an opportunity to work with our clients or our own WordPress site. Being able to teach and empower my clients is also very rewarding.
Skills, education, courses completed: Marketing, journalism, WordPress web design. SharpSpring Gold certification, HubSpot certificates: Inbound, Email, Social Media, Sales and Content Marketing.
Fun facts: The idea about creating the “Meet the team” page came to me in a dream. 🙂 I am also trained to save lives in the wilderness.
Hobbies: I like to be active, so sports are my hobbies. I cannot decide whether horse-riding, climbing, snowboarding, surfing or yoga is my favourite. I also enjoy travelling and exploring new places on Earth, even more, if they are hidden to most tourists.
Where am I from? I’m from a small city, Mykolaiv, near Lviv in Western Ukraine.
Why did I join FunnelBud? After about two years of working as a freelance WordPress website developer, I was thinking of becoming a part of the team to boost the speed of my growing. And I found this team. I like the fact that the company has a good team spirit through which the company is actively growing.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? I like the fact that I can grow up every day by fulfilling new tasks and challenging myself. The systematization of the entire process helps me to assist, train and consult clients and grow with them.
Fun facts: I have the best partner for Mountain bike training - my dog - who shows extraordinary results in the long-running distances. Hobbies: My passion is Mountain biking and all that is connected with that - trip to the mountains, competitions, etc. I also like to travel with my wife and friends and try new sports that give me an adrenaline rush.
Where am I from? I’m from Kenya, a country in East Africa renowned for producing world-class marathon runners. I enjoy running and hope to compete in a half marathon in the near future.
Why did I join FunnelBud? I like working with companies that value hard work, innovation, transparency and teamwork. I found all those things in FunnelBud, where I currently work as a project manager.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? I enjoy working with the FunnelBud team to help our clients utilize the SharpSpring platform effectively in their marketing & sales processes.
Skills, education, courses completed: SharpSpring gold-Level certification, bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering and more than five years of project management experience working with online clients on a variety of projects.
Fun facts: I love watching thought-provoking science documentaries on YouTube and researching about cryptocurrencies.
Hobbies: My hobbies are playing scrabble, swimming and hiking. I also like watching live events like soccer and athletics as I socialize with friends.
Where am I from? I was born and raised in the coastal city of Mumbai (India), then lived in the small town of Champaign, Illinois, and finally moved back to Mumbai in 2017. I went from a population of 18,400,000 to 87,000 and then back.
Why did I join FunnelBud? FunnelBud gives me the opportunity to leverage my skills to help clients effect real change in their strategy and create meaningful differences that help achieve extraordinary goals.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? Learning something new from the incredible team at FunnelBud everyday! Whether it is brainstorming an out-of-the-box solution with a client, or collaborating with the team to break down complex use cases, each day is a new amazing experience!
Skills, education, courses completed: I went to the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign to study Systems Engineering and Design (the art of making processes more efficient and beautiful)! I have worked with small businesses since the age of 16 to help them scale operations.
Fun facts: I once held 2 world records: the largest amount of Salsa made by a group and the longest continuous team row (72 hours, 48 mins in -14°C).
Hobbies: Cooking a mean steak, finishing an entire pint of ice cream by myself, leg day at the gym.
Where am I from? Originally from Sweden, but I’m living in Spain for the last 6 years together with my husband and two cats.
Why did I join FunnelBud? A combination of the company culture of always learning, growing and challenging yourself plus online marketing, which I’ve studied on the side as a hobby and love it!
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? Learning new things! I like working with clients, setting up systems and streamlining processes.
Skills, education, courses completed: I really enjoy online marketing, SEO and analytics. I’ve also built several personal websites, using different website builders.
Fun facts: I’ve hitchhiked across Europe twice, and the worst country ever was Spain. You can stand for hours waiting for someone to pick you up. Germany was one of the easiest countries, fast pick-up and long drives.
Hobbies: I love music and I play guitar, learning harmonica and my next plan is to learn cello. I also draw and have done various martial arts for the last 8 years, right now I want to dive deeper into HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) and learn some kind of weapon-based art. I also love working out.
Where am I from? I am from Ivano-Frankivsk, Western Ukraine. But I have spent the last 8 years mostly outside of Ukraine.
Why did I join FunnelBud? After almost a year working as a Marketing Automation freelancer, I decided to join FunnelBud on a full-time position, and I love this journey since the very first day as I enjoy a friendly atmosphere and teamwork.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? I like learning something new every day! I am a fan of Marketing Automation (and automation in general) and I enjoy helping clients to find a solution that will help them to automate their processes and to achieve their goals.
Skills, education, courses completed: Marketing Automation Course, looking forward to completing SharpSpring Gold certification and this is just the beginning!
Fun facts: I have spent 8 years working for the cruise line (7-8 months onboard the cruise ship and 2-3 months off) which gave me a great opportunity to see the world and make friends all over the globe.
Another fun fact:
My hometown is located next to the biggest ski resort in the East part of Europe (Bukovel) and I haven’t ever tried skiing or snowboarding yet.
Hobbies: I like diving (that’s truly a different and amazing world down there), hiking and I do enjoy the extreme stuff like bungee and skydiving. Also, I love reading.
Where am I from? I was born in a city called Novi Sad in Serbia. I studied in Faculty of Natural Sciences University in Novi Sad, a section for programming.
Why did I join FunnelBud? I come with a development background, and I was looking for a company where I could use both my project management skills as well as developing skills. FunnelBud seemed like a logical choice.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? In FunnelBud you have a feeling that you can do anything. If you have an idea to help clients and other project managers in non-conventional ways and with outside the box way of thinking, you are encouraged to do that.
Skills, education, courses completed: I have worked in web development for more than 15 years and have large experience when it comes to server setups and even DevOps. Some of the courses and certification include SharpSpring Gold Certificate, PHP web development, Basic Cyber Security course and certificate in Advanced Mathematics - Algorithms.
Fun facts: Even though I live on the 9th floor, I am trying to harvest the power of wind in turbulent conditions. I also tried for years to create hover based engine that will be powered by magnets that will generate an opposite force of earth's gravity, making it weightless and therefore levitating. I still wake up sometimes thinking that solution is nearby.
Hobbies: Making automatic watering system including a small computer and sensors that detect moisture in the ground. Even though I am too old for games, I enjoy playing them from time to time.
Where am I from? I am from Novi Sad, the coolest city in Serbia.
Why did I join FunnelBud? After several years doing projects in a few similar industries I wanted to try something else. FunnelBud offered me a chance to try something new and interesting.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? I like that here you are not limited to do just a few things that you have learned before. You are encouraged to push your limits above your comfort zone and to learn new skills.
Skills, education, courses completed: Online courses in Front-end and Back-end development.
Hobbies: Crosswords, playing online games, hiking, I would like to learn more about wood crafting.
Where am I from? I was born in a city called Malout in Punjab(India). I studied in Punjab Technical University in Punjab, a section for Bachelor of Engineering.
Why did I join FunnelBud? I come with a development background, and I was looking for a company. And then I got an offer from FunnelBud where I could Improve my development skills as well as management skills.
What do I enjoy doing most at FunnelBud? At FunnelBud, I'm always learning new things, and I'm constantly challenged to improve my skills.
Skills, education, courses completed: Bachelor's degree in computer engineering with more than four years of experience in web design and development.
