ShareOne ReviewsIs paying for lead generation worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 21 organisations. more clients, leads or patients was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 21 interviews. revenue or income growth was another volunteered theme, appearing in 10 interviews. The timeframe described most often was 6 – 12 months. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-07-30. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
| Volunteered theme | Interview mentions |
|---|---|
| More clients | 21 |
| Revenue growth | 10 |
| Team & hiring | 10 |
| Better systems | 8 |
| Felt supported | 5 |
| Mobility | 5 |
- “If I can connect with the right people, then that could lead to more opportunities, more collaboration, ultimately more leads and more sales.”Jamey Schrier
- “If I can connect with the right people, then that could lead to more opportunities, more collaboration, ultimately more leads and more sales.”Jamey Schrier
- “And working with Mike and his team have been so effective that I has been able to largely eliminate every other type of marketing strategy that I've had.”Dr.Diane Mueller
- “Kurt has really dialed in his system. to be able to produce results thing that you're getting with Kurt is you're getting three people instead of one.”Matthew Ferry
How long it took them
- 6 – 12 months · 1
- Over a year · 1
The interviews behind this answer
WatchExecutive Coach Generates $100,000 in Revenue Through Quality Joint Venture IntroductionsDr. Jamey Schrier, an executive coach, credits Maximum Response Marketing for facilitating high-quality introductions that resulted in three paying clients and between $80,000 and $100,000 in new revenue. By leveraging Kevin Thompson’s ILC network, Schrier mo…Jamey Schrier · Maximum Response Marketing
WatchReduced Lead Costs from $60 to $3 and Increased High-Ticket ConversionsMatthew Ferry of Matthew Ferry International reports that Black Box Social Media (Your Ad Coach) transformed his digital advertising by reducing lead costs from a high of $60 down to the $3–$5 range. By leveraging their 'trifecta' team of Kurt, Nick, and John…Matthew Ferry · Black Box Social Media, LLC
WatchInterior Decorator Gains Daily Structure and Better Client Conversations Through Thrive AcademyGlenda Vance, an interior decorator and lifestyle strategist, transformed her business through Thrive Academy. After struggling with sporadic discovery calls and high-cost masterminds, she utilized Thrive’s daily support system and templates to improve online…Glenda Pratt · Thrive Academy
WatchSarah Phillippe Increases Discovery Call Bookings Using Share One Video TestimonialsSarah Phillippe, owner of Reversing Breast Implant Illness, used Share One to transform her social proof from static text to high-impact video stories. Since implementing these testimonials, she reports a direct increase in discovery call bookings over the la…Sarah Phillippe · Share One
WatchDr. Diane Mueller Achieves 10x Increase in New Patient Calls and Quality LeadsDr. Diane Mueller of Naturopathic SEO reports that Health Biz Scale delivered a 10x increase in new patient calls within just a few months. By identifying search gaps and implementing creative lead generation tools like online quizzes, the agency helped her e…Dr.Diane Mueller · Health Biz Scale
WatchClaude Stevens Scaled to 1,300 Leads and Lost 30 Pounds with Perfect PracticeClaude Stevens achieved significant growth with Perfect Practice, scaling his email list from 100 to 1,300 leads. By implementing their virtual systems, he transitioned to a 100% remote practice, closed high-dollar packages, and personally lost 30 pounds in s…Claude Stevens · Living Light
WatchLibertana Achieves 35% Increase in Contacts and 12% Lead GrowthDenise Ambayec, Marketing Manager at Libertana, credits HomeCareSales with transforming her agency's marketing results. Through streamlined processes and neuroscience-based coaching, Libertana achieved a 35% increase in total contacts and a 12% increase in le…Denise Ambayec · HomeCareSales
WatchRelentless Digital Delivers Consistent Call Flow and Seamless Account Management TransitionsLuke Strange of Cool Hand Electric credits Relentless Digital with driving extra calls and providing a strong start for his new air conditioning service line. By managing Google profiles, websites, and SEO strategies, the agency delivered consistent lead gene…Luke Strange · Relentless Digital
WatchFrom Chasing Leads to Filtering Inbound Opportunities Through a Global Soul FamilyMiro Heyink, founder of ManifestSex, credits Speakeasy Mastermind with shifting his business from outbound hunting to filtering high-caliber inbound opportunities. By serving as a Chapter Captain, he gained access to a 'soul family' of experts, including a pe…Miro Heyink · Speakeasy Mastermind
What they doubted first
- “Our lead cost was running us somewhere between on the low side, $28 a lead.”Matthew Ferry
- “Glenda Vance initially worried the program would be out of her budget because of the high volume of resources provided. However, she found the flat fee to be affordable and actually less expensive than the mastermind she was previously enrolled in.”Glenda Pratt
- “I have recommended Naturopathic SEO to my friends and colleagues because they care, because they are extremely valuable, and because I've seen it to be one of the most cost effective ways to generate leads.”Dr.Diane Mueller
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is Maximum Response Marketing better than traditional networking events?
- Yes. Jamey Schrier noted that instead of wasting time at networking events with 'bad chardonnay' and 'pigs in a blanket,' Kevin Thompson provides direct access to high-quality, aligned individuals who actually lead to sales. — Jamey Schrier
- Can Kevin Thompson actually deliver on promises of new business introductions?
- Jamey Schrier confirmed that Kevin followed through exactly as promised, facilitating quality high-relationship introductions that resulted in nearly $100,000 of real business. — Jamey Schrier
- What is the environment like inside the ILC mastermind?
- Schrier describes it as a great environment where owners can be truly vulnerable, share common challenges, and support one another while looking for mutual referral opportunities. — Jamey Schrier
- How does Black Box Social Media improve lead quality?
- According to Matthew Ferry, the team takes over the entire process, asking deep questions to understand the business 'ins and outs.' They use sophisticated targeting to find the exact client base, resulting in higher-quality leads for less money. — Matthew Ferry
- What is the benefit of the three-person team at Your Ad Coach?
- Matthew Ferry explains that you get a 'trifecta' of expertise: Kurt acts as the master strategist, Nick handles the technical back-end components, and John focuses on constant optimization and execution. — Matthew Ferry
- Can Your Ad Coach help scale high-ticket offers?
- Yes, Matthew Ferry reported an 'awesome moment' when campaigns generated $3 to $5 leads that successfully converted into his high-ticket thousand-dollar training programs. — Matthew Ferry
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