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

277. I'm Breaking Up With ActiveCampaign โ€“ 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! ๐Ÿš€

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.

๐Ÿ”ฅ 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 ๐Ÿ’ซ

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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, sheโ€™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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