ShareOne ReviewsIs paying for lead generation worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 22 organisations. more clients, leads or patients was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 22 interviews. team, hiring or delegation wins was another volunteered theme, appearing in 11 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 2026-10-09. 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 | 22 |
| Team & hiring | 11 |
| Revenue growth | 9 |
| Better systems | 9 |
| 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
- “I work daily selling software to auto repair shops, and they developed or helped NAPA TRACS develop the learning management platform, and I was involved with that and worked with Laurie and her team with, uh, creating…”Don Perry
- “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
- “I was having sporadic discovery calls with potential clients, but I needed more structure to actually open up conversations online.”Glenda Pratt
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
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
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
WatchExceptional App Demonstration Video Drives Thousands of Website Visitors and SubscribersDon Perry of Auto Repair Advice Network partnered with Cobblestone Consulting to develop a high-impact app demonstration video. Within 30 days of launch, the project generated thousands of website and Facebook visitors and over 200 YouTube subscribers. The vi…Don Perry · Cobblestone Consulting
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. Alison Egeland Achieves Consistent New Patient Inquiries and Increased VisibilityDr. Alison Egeland of Naturopathic SEO reports that Health Biz Scale significantly increased her practice's visibility and new patient inquiries. By implementing an expert SEO strategy and the GoHighLevel system, the agency replaced inconsistent lead volume w…Dr. Alison Egeland · 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
What they doubted first
- “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
- “Our lead cost was running us somewhere between on the low side, $28 a lead.”Matthew Ferry
- “I was kind of worried initially because we don't perform home health services across the board. I was curious how that was going to translate into our community-based services. However, I was able to easily adopt their principles and values into marketing for…”Denise Ambayec
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
- Is Thrive Academy too expensive for a small business owner?
- 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
- Does Thrive Academy provide enough support for participants?
- Glenda Vance noted that the daily support system was a major turning point for her. She was impressed by the ability to meet online daily with Jesse, Jen, or Sharla, which she described as the best training she has had in years. — Glenda Pratt
- How does Thrive Academy help with social media ghosting?
- Glenda found that by following Thrive's templates and guides, she moved away from simple social media posts that were being ignored. She is now having better quality conversations and more successful consultations with potential clients. — Glenda Pratt
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