Episode 786 · Perpetual Traffic
Your Comments Section Is a Sales Floor. Is Anyone Working It?
24 Mar 2026 · 17 min
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Are you burning cash on the wrong strategy? Share a few details about your brand, and we’ll show you exactly where you’re leaking profit. Book your spot: https://www.tiereleven.com/audit (only 3 spots available). Is the classic sales funnel dead, or are we just missing the point? Your customers aren't following a simple, linear path anymore. They're multitasking, researching, and engaging in ways we can't afford to ignore. In today’s episode, we talk about the overlooked power of post-click interactions, specifically the importance of responding to comments. We break down why engagement on…
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