Are you leaving money on the table by not converting your Instagram followers into SMS subscribers? What if you could convert at least 5% of your passionate Instagram followers into devoted customers?   In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Clemmens, the co-founder of HiTide, a company that specializes in helping brands convert their social media followers into SMS and email subscribers. With years of experience in the advertising industry, working with companies like Google and Facebook, Jesse shares his insights on the importance of owning your customer and prospect lists and how to effectively use social media to grow your SMS and email lists.   Jesse explains how HiTide's unique tool allows brands to send automated direct messages to their engaged followers on Instagram, guiding them through a short subscription journey to join their SMS list. ? Special Gift for My Listeners: Try HiTide for FREE and get a personal Instagram strategy session with Jesse Clemmens! Visit GoHiTide.com and mention this podcast to claim your exclusive offer!   This episode is a must-listen if you want to learn how to effectively leverage your social media following to grow your SMS and email lists, drive more revenue, and reduce your dependence on advertising. In this episode, we cover:   [00:05:47] The evolution of advertising and SMS marketing [00:14:40] The importance of owning your customer and prospect lists [00:18:08] The differences between email marketing and SMS marketing [00:24:41] The process of converting social media followers into SMS subscribers [00:34:32] Conversion rates and subscriber growth insights [00:37:41] Exclusive offer for my listeners [00:40:36] 10 Quick Fire Questions: Getting to know Jesse     Connect with Jesse Clemmens https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseclemmens  Find Jesse Clemmens on this website: https://gohitide.com/ Connect with Joey! https://www.instagram.com/joeyvaillancourt/  https://www.facebook.com/joey.vaillancourt.9/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-vaillancourt/  https://www.youtube.com/@partnerupprofits  https://www.partnerupprofits.com    Get access to my free course, The Bootstrapper’s Guide to Influencer Marketing, and learn how to start working with influencers and build your influencer army https://www.partnerupprofits.com/influencer    Get access to the Partner Up Profits Toolbox, which includes an ever-growing collection of tools, cheat sheets, done-for-you templates, and productivity training related to online marketing https://www.partnerupprofits.com/productivity-toolbox