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May 14, 2025 13 mins

Rethink your sales funnel as an honest, trust-building invitation — not a manipulative machine.

“False urgency, bait-and-switch webinars, overpromising freebies — these aren't just sleazy tactics. They’re trust killers. And once that trust is gone, your funnel can’t recover. Because people remember how you made them feel — not what you offered.”

If funnels make you cringe, this episode is your permission slip to build something better. You’ll learn how a connection-first funnel rooted in trust, honesty, and real value — not hype, pressure, or manipulation —. Whether you’re just starting out or rethinking your current strategy, this is a roadmap for building sales systems that actually feel good — to you and your audience.

HERE ARE THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

Trust is the real funnel strategy
Forget hacks and pressure tactics. What moves people through your funnel is trust — built through clear, respectful, real interactions at every step.

You only need three parts
Entry point. Bridge. Invitation. That’s it. You don’t need complicated tech — just a clear journey rooted in value and honesty.

Watch for sleazy tactics (and do the opposite)
Fake urgency, overpromising, and manipulative pressure are everywhere — but you don’t have to play that game. You can sell well without selling out.

Start small, stay human
A few helpful emails and a kind offer go further than a massive funnel machine. Build the muscle of connection first — the rest can come later.

INSPIRED ACTION (OPTIONAL):

Sketch out your own simple funnel:

  • What’s your entry point?

  • How will you build the bridge?

  • What’s the honest invitation you’ll extend?

Then, ask yourself: does each step feel like something you’d want to receive?

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