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335: Solo practitioners, freelancers, or small partnerships ($500K–$2M) who know they should be using AI and automation but don't know where to start. They're on budget tools (Systeme.io, free GHL, spreadsheets) and feeling the ceiling. Price-sensitive but willing to invest in a clear, low-risk entry point.
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Large — The biggest pool by volume. Millions of small businesses and solopreneurs in the US alone who need automation but can't afford/don't qualify for enterprise solutions.
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348: - Primary: YouTube and Google search — they're in learning mode. "Best AI tools for small business 2026" "How to automate client follow-up"
349: - Secondary: Instagram/TikTok (short-form educational content), Reddit (r/smallbusiness, r/entrepreneur), Medium articles
350: - Email: Yes — lead magnet (free audit, checklist, "5 automations every small business needs") → nurture sequence → $199 plan
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359: - Emphasize: "Start small. $199/month." "No tech skills needed. We set it up." "What if you could automate follow-up without learning anything new?"
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MEDIUM — Low per-client but high volume. Entry point to the funnel. Many will grow into $1,500 retainer over 6–12 months.
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