277. I'm Breaking Up With ActiveCampaign – Here's Why and What I'm Doing Instead

277. I'm Breaking Up With ActiveCampaign – Here's Why and What I'm Doing Instead

Author: Salome Schillack June 3, 2025 Duration: 32:34

Sometimes the bravest business decision isn't what to add - it's what to leave behind! πŸš€

After seven years with ActiveCampaign, I'm breaking up with them. But this isn't just another price increase rant - it's a masterclass in making bold choices that protect your freedom empire.

When ActiveCampaign tried to move me from $2,700 to over $5,000 annually (adding features I never asked for), I could have rolled over like I did during their last hike. Instead, I channeled my inner business badass and said "hell no." The real eye-opener wasn't just the pricing - it was their sneaky customer service that made this decision crystal clear.

πŸ”₯ In This Episode:

  • Why tech loyalty might be sabotaging your freedom empire

  • The exact questions to ask when evaluating business tools

  • My brutally honest review of email marketing alternatives

  • How "customer listening specialists" revealed ActiveCampaign's true colors

Ready to create an irresistible offer that aligns with your perfect business model? Join my free 5-day Facebook and Instagram ads training to build the audience that will buy your offer. Get lifetime access at thelaunchlounge.com/getmyadup πŸ’«

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For a decade, Salome Schillack operated behind the scenes, crafting the advertising campaigns that propelled many leading online course creators to success. Now, she’s pulling back the curtain in The Launch Lounge Podcast. This isn't about vague theory; it's a direct line to the precise online marketing, advertising, and business strategies that actually work for knowledge-based businesses. Each episode feels like a candid conversation in a trusted space, where Salome translates a complex landscape of digital promotion into actionable, practical advice you can apply immediately. You'll find that rare blend of hard-won tactical know-how and genuine inspiration, all aimed at building something profitable and sustainable. The goal is straightforward: to move your ideas from concept to a living, breathing enterprise. Tune in to this podcast for a clear-eyed, often fun, look at what it truly takes to construct a business around what you know, cutting through the noise to focus on what drives real growth and impact.
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