Russell Brunson - The Simple Funnel That Sold OVER 25,805 Event Tickets
Russell Brunson shares insights into the event funnel used for Funnel Hacking Live, a strategy that has been effective for over a decade. He emphasizes the importance of creating engaging ads that allow potential attendees to experience the event's atmosphere. These ads include experiential and humorous elements to capture attention and encourage ticket purchases. Brunson also discusses the structure of the event funnel, which is simple yet effective, consisting of a three-page setup: an introduction page, an upsell page for VIP tickets, and a thank you page. He highlights the significance of having clear calls to action, visible event details, and leveraging past event footage to create compelling after-movies that serve as promotional tools.
Additionally, Brunson explains the importance of consistent promotion over a long period, using various angles and hooks to maintain interest and drive ticket sales. He introduces the concept of creating urgency by offering limited-time discounts and bonuses, which are later removed to encourage immediate purchases. Brunson also shares additional strategies, such as using documentaries and backstage passes to engage potential attendees and provide them with a taste of the event experience. He concludes by offering access to swipe files and tools to help others replicate these successful strategies.
Key Points:
- Use engaging ads to simulate the event experience and attract attendees.
- Structure your funnel with clear calls to action and visible event details.
- Leverage past event footage to create compelling promotional content.
- Maintain consistent promotion with varied angles and hooks over time.
- Create urgency by offering limited-time discounts and bonuses.
Details:
1. π₯ Introduction to Event Funnels
- The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at an event funnel used for 10 years to fill Funnel Hacking Live events, applicable to both live and virtual events.
- The video promises to offer pages, links, and resources to model and build funnels within a ClickFunnels account.
- Russell emphasizes the importance of ads that allow potential attendees to experience the event, making them more likely to purchase tickets.
- Specific strategies include leveraging immersive ads that replicate the event experience, which have proven to increase ticket sales significantly.
- Case studies of previous successful events using these funnels demonstrate a consistent increase in attendee engagement and ticket sales, with some events achieving up to a 50% increase in sales.
- The video also highlights the importance of using data-driven insights to refine and optimize the event funnel continuously.
2. π Behind the Scenes of Funnel Hacking Live
2.1. Creating the Experience
2.2. Engaging with Humor
2.3. Long-Term Campaign Strategy
2.4. Incentives and Tax Benefits
3. π― Strategies for Event Promotion
3.1. Campaign Strategy and Tools
3.2. Event Funnel Details
4. π οΈ Event Funnel Structure & Key Elements
4.1. Above the Fold Elements
4.2. Utilizing Event Footage and Marketing Strategies
4.3. Keynote Speakers and Marketing Hooks
4.4. Event Schedule and Engagement
4.5. Ticket Pricing and Sales Strategy
5. π Continuous Promotion & Engaging Audiences
5.1. Ticket Sales and Upselling Strategies
5.2. Effective Event Promotion Tactics
6. π¬ FHL Story: Documentary & Backstage Access
- A documentary was created to serve as a strategic promotional tool for Funnel Hacking Live (FHL), showcasing behind-the-scenes content to engage potential attendees.
- The strategy includes a dedicated webpage, fhlstory.com, to drive traffic, encouraging viewers to watch trailers and the full 90-minute documentary, enhancing audience connection.
- Multiple trailer videos are used for retargeting visitors, increasing engagement and boosting documentary viewership, effectively maintaining audience interest.
- Involving the audience in the event's narrative increases their likelihood of purchasing tickets, as they feel more connected and invested.
- The documentary page features a simple design with a headline and the full-length film, keeping viewers focused and immersed in the content.
- Email sequences narrate past FHL events, share statistics, and highlight keynotes to build anticipation and interest.
- Documentary and 'after movies' from past events are utilized as continuous engagement tools, fostering excitement and a sense of community.
- The creation process of the documentary focuses on capturing authentic moments to enhance relatability and emotional connection with the audience.
- The strategic use of the documentary and trailers resulted in a measurable increase in ticket sales and online engagement during promotional campaigns.
7. β° Creating Urgency & Driving Ticket Sales
7.1. Backstage Pass Strategy
7.2. Creating Urgency Through Limited Offers
7.3. Utilizing Barnum PT for Funnel Hacking
8. π Accessing Funnel Resources & Tools
- Free swipe files for three specific event funnels can be imported into the Baram PT account, facilitating easy access and implementation.
- The funnel hacking live event funnel has consistently succeeded in attracting over 5,000 attendees each year, showcasing its effectiveness.
- Users can gain free access to Baram PT resources and tools by visiting barampt.com, which offers a platform for implementing these funnel strategies effectively.
9. π¬ Conclusion & Community Engagement
- Encouraging audience feedback helps refine content by understanding viewer preferences.
- Requesting specific topics for future content increases engagement and satisfaction.
- Offering to demonstrate 'funnel hacks' caters to audience interest in practical, behind-the-scenes insights.