Funnel Hack First, Webinar First, and the Math of Tiny Marketing Wins | #Marketing - Ep. 78

Monday, October 13, 2025

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Episode Recap:

In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, It’s another OFA Q&A session where I break down some of the most important marketing principles that drive real revenue growth…

Starting with one of our core values: Funnel Hack First. Before you build, you model what’s already working. I’ll show you how this mindset applies to everything from creating your webinar funnel to structuring your fulfillment model so it scales.

You’ll also hear why I recommend using live webinars as the front-end engine (instead of book funnels), how small conversion lifts create massive results, and how to adjust your pricing to make group offers irresistible. Whether you’re selling online or scaling your coaching business, these lessons will change the way you think about funnels, pricing, and fulfillment.

Key Highlights:

  • Why we “funnel hack first” before launching any new campaign
  • How and why running a live webinar first outperforms most evergreen and book funnels
  • My sneaky secret for turning a free ebook into a strategic bonus that boosts show-up rates (Instead of just being a plain, boring lead magnet…)
  • The simple pricing move that makes group programs sell themselves
  • Why tiny conversion wins compound into huge sales growth
  • Why the facilitator model is hands down better than the ‘coaching’ model

If you’re serious about marketing, online sales, or building funnels that convert… This episode gives you some very applicable tweaks and shifts you can make starting now in your business! And if you want to funnel hack and follow the bread crumbs I dropped in this episode… Here are the links to the funnels I mentioned:

Agora-inspired test funnel → offerlablaunch.com

Using ebook to keep visitors on the webinar → salesfunnels.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are reaction videos in marketing?

Short videos where you watch a niche-relevant clip and respond with your expert take. They work because the hook is built in and your value rides existing interest.

Do reaction videos help with lead generation?

Yes. Use comment keywords to trigger DMs, then send long-form content or opt-ins. This turns views into contacts you can nurture through email and community.

How often should I post reaction content?

Daily if possible. At minimum, three times per week. Batch record so you stay consistent while you travel or launch.

What makes a good reaction clip to choose?

Pick clips that touch problems your offer solves. If your product helps with taxes, structure, ads, offers, or content systems, pick clips in that lane so the next step is obvious.

How do I avoid platform penalties for external links?

Keep users on platform. Ask them to comment a keyword. Deliver links in DMs. You keep reach while still moving people into your funnel.

Can this work outside Instagram?

Yes. The format ports to TikTok, Facebook Reels, YouTube Shorts. Use Shorts to feed your long-form YouTube, then your email list and community.

How do I monetize without feeling salesy?

Teach first. Offer a deeper resource second. Inside your free community, show the value ladder. When people ask for help, invite them up.

What if I am not “a natural” on camera?

Practice first-take honesty. Speak to your younger self. Correct, clarify, and add context like you would to a client. The goal is service, not performance.

Final Thoughts

If you want to succeed in 2025, focus on what matters: build break-even funnels, track your key metrics, create more ad content, stay curious, and most importantly—don’t quit. Success comes to those who keep going, stay focused, and never stop learning. Let’s make this your best year yet.