Yeah I’m new at doing this for myself as a business owner. My background is running K9 programs for the federal government and a Fortune 500 Defense contractor. Managed to climb the ladder high enough to make just enough money to warrant being laid off. So I went out on my own. Definitely a little out of my element, learning as hard and as fast as possible.

My entire business, including the website, was set up through Zen Business. I can add landing pages as well. I’d say I’m at about an 80/20 split with firm/organic traffic. Though I went straight to the marketing firm as soon as I was up and running, so all I know is business with them. I’m only 9 months into this.

It’s just the one landing page, which kind of covers everything as a more streamlined version of my website. I’m a private pet trainer who also has a handful of part time contracts for security K9 services. I don’t advertise security K9 services through this outlet, but they are on my website. I should have said earlier, this particular marketing company does advertising solely for pet trainers.

Can you elaborate on the lead connector concerns? I like how it collects the contact information and provides the auto text to clients. I’m a one man operation, so it might be late at night or the next day before I can answer a lead. I feel like this at least lets them know I’m not willfully ignoring them. It’s also easier to answer a with a quick text during an appointment as opposed to a phone call. I’m open to suggestions and insights.

Thank you for your help!

Conversion rate is 13.64%, cost per conversion is $73.06. That $1200 per month covers the landing pages, an email notification system, and the lead connector app. Calls from the landing page go through lead connector, which is like a digital answering service. Then it sends me notifications as well automated messages to potential leads, should I not answer the calls.

I’m very much getting my money’s worth. They’re doing a good job, I’m just not totally convinced it’s a job I couldn’t do myself. I guess I’m stuck in the mentality of why pay someone to do this if I can cut costs and be equally effective simply by copying what they’re already doing for me.

It’s not that I think they’re doing a bad job, I’m just wondering if I could do the same job. I’m not completely ignorant to marketing. I have full access to the Google Ads account, landing pages, etc…I see what keywords are working and aren’t working and what demographics are generating the most revenue or clicks.

Couldn’t I basically copy or use the existing model that is already proven effective, but save myself the $1200 per month? Not much changes with what I do (pet training), so it’s mostly uniform aside from a few outside the box clients with special issues.

Rest assured I will make the wrong choice!

10 Team .5 PPR

Pacheco @ LV, Ekeler vs BAL or K.Williams @ AZ

TE Michael Mayer seemed to be a comfy option for O’Connell yesterday. 5 targets isn’t gonna replace Mandrews but the potential was there.

Alright Fantasy Pros has me convinced that I should start

Pacheco @ PHI over Montgomery vs CHI and Walker3 @ LAR

Anyone think I should change my mind?

10 Team .5 PPR playing the other top seed in the league

10 team, .5ppr.

I’m about to be 6-2 but I’m super week at QB. I usually stream between Love, Wilson, and Geno.

I’m deep at RB with Walker 3, Ekeler, Montgomery, Kyren, and Zach Moss.

Would anyone drop Montgomery for Kyler Murray right now if in my position? Mainly because I can get him immediately and not wait for waivers to clear.

Or do I just ride it out with my streaming QBs?

I love the throwbacks, but I’m also down for something completely new and different as an alt as well.

Maybe something to reflect the vibrance of Miami to help attract some new fans? This isn’t your parents Dolphins team anymore…we stack dominate wins, throw up 70 points, and have a unique set of characters to include our coach. I’d like something new that speaks to that.

Alt grays, maybe an all black play on Vice City but instead of pink we roll with a brighter coral. New variation of the all aquas with orange numbers? I dunno, let’s get a little bit new and weird.