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How to Build Unlimited Apps With AI Without Going Broke
Ep. 213 – Why do you think building apps has to be expensive and complicated? In this episode, Chris breaks down what actually goes into building an app and why you don’t need an expensive platform or advanced technical skills to get started. With nothing more than an idea or a simple spreadsheet…

None of It Matters Until You Make a Million
Ep. 212 – Are you overcomplicating your business systems and losing sight of what really matters? In this episode, Chris talks about a recent realization he had while reflecting on the tools and tactics often seen as essential for success. He questions the idea that advanced systems and extensive…

Build It or Buy It? Three Apps I Decided To Build
Ep. 211 – How do you know when it’s time to stop adapting your business to your software and start building the software around your business? In this episode, Chris discusses the decision-making process behind building custom applications instead of using off-the-shelf solutions. He shares…

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Automation Bridge was founded by Chris L. Davis, an electrical engineer turned entrepreneur. Over a decade inside fast-scaling technology companies, hundreds of small businesses coached, and startups consulted on the systems underneath their growth. Today he leads the tech teams that build them.
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All articlesCircle’s New Email Marketing Offering for Communities (say good-by to your email autoresponder?)
Circle has recently launched their Marketing Hub that integrates email marketing and automation capabilities directly into their community platform. This launch appears to be a natural progression rather than feature bloat, however, I still recommend waiting 12-18 months for the email infrastructure to mature unless you are comfortable with being an early adopters. A cleaned…
Why Keap Users Should Be Excited About Thryv’s Software Offering
It's not all gloom and doom with the latest strategic acquisition news of Keap by Thryv Holdings. In fact, after doing some research myself I found a few reasons partners and users of both Keap and Thryv should be excited about things to come A cleaned up version of the video transcript below: Introduction and…
The Cost of Leaving Keap? Is It Worth It?
With the latest info of Keap's acquisition it's only natural to wonder about the company's future under Thryv Holdings. This video provides objective pricing between major platforms for businesses with up to 10,000 contacts. Here's the cleaned up transcript for you to follow along: Introduction and Context [00:00:00] - [00:00:46]All right, everyone. Back with another…
Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) Gets Acquired by Thryv…What Nobody Saw Coming!
Marketing automation pioneer Keap has been acquired by Thryv Holdings for $80 million - a price below their annual revenue that's raising eyebrows in the SaaS industry. This video breaks down the unexpected acquisition, explores what it means for current Keap users, and examines Thryv's strategy of funding the purchase through a public stock offering,…
Ultimate Email Marketing & Automation Comparison for WordPress: FluentCRM vs. FunnelKit
In this video, you will find a comprehensive comparison of two WordPress-based email marketing and automation tools: Fluent CRM and Funnel Kit. Chris covers the specifics of each platform's integration, data flow, lead generation, and usability, highlighting their unique strengths and limitations, managing custom fields, form integrations, and utilizing WordPress as a database for email…
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