277. I’m Breaking Up With ActiveCampaign – Here’s Why and What I’m Doing Instead

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When Your Tech Stack Starts Holding Your Freedom Empire Hostage

Sometimes the hardest business decisions aren't about what to add – they're about what to leave behind! 🚀

After seven years with ActiveCampaign, I'm doing something I never thought I'd do: I'm breaking up with them. And before you think this is just another rant about price increases, let me tell you – this decision taught me one of the most important lessons about running a freedom-based business.

When ActiveCampaign announced they were moving me from a $2,700 annual plan to over $5,000 (that's more than $5,000 AUD!), I could have just rolled over and accepted it like I did during their last massive price hike. But here's the thing – I'm not the same business owner I was in 2021. I've learned that being the captain of your own ship means making brave choices, even when they're uncomfortable.

I spent weeks researching alternatives, from HubSpot to Kit to some platforms I won't even mention (trust me, avoid Go High Level like the plague!). But the real eye-opener wasn't just the pricing – it was ActiveCampaign's customer service approach that made this decision crystal clear.

“You are not held hostage by a tool, a platform or a system ever. Life is malleable. Your business is malleable and you are the only captain of your ship.” ✨

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Discover why staying comfortable with your tech stack might be holding back your freedom empire
  • Learn the exact questions to ask yourself when evaluating whether to keep or ditch business tools
  • Understand how to research email marketing alternatives without losing your sanity
  • Get the real story behind my conversations with ActiveCampaign's “customer listening specialists”
  • Find out which platform I'm moving to and why their migration service sealed the deal

Grab your favorite coffee and settle in – this one's a masterclass in making brave business decisions that protect your freedom! ☕️

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⏱️ Chapter Guide:

(00:00) The surprising truth about tech loyalty that most course creators miss 

(09:50) Why your business evolution demands tech stack evolution (even when it's scary) 

(19:55) The hidden costs of “good enough” that keep you from achieving great results 

(30:10) How customer service reveals a company's true values (and why it matters for your business)


📚 Resources Mentioned:

>> Kit (ConvertKit)

>> HubSpot

>> Zapier

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