159. Why Lead Generation is a HORRIBLE Business Model

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159. Why Lead Generation is a HORRIBLE Business Model

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Apr 8, 2020

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I've seen a lot of emails and from people saying that they've figured it out: businesses have poor online presence, so they'll be the middle man to connect the customers who are searching online to the businesses that are not online. In this episode I break down why that is NOT a good business plan.

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Apr 8, 2020

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159. Why Lead Generation is a HORRIBLE Business Model

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