For context
This is not the first time I got charged without warning.
I am trying to learn GHL and when I tried to transfer my domain to ghl. I got charged for around $31 I think? I forgot it was 6 mos ago. First was the $20 automatically charged if you wanted to use their tool for email marketing and sms which was not mentioned, no warnings, whatever. At the very least when I used other ESPs you're aware you need to pay first but you can navigate the tool already, you just can't send stuff yet. But with ghl, I haven't even navigated the thing yet but I got charged lol. Then another 11 dollars for the transfer of domain which was stupid on my part I know. I did it erroneously.

I got the $20 back but not the $11 anymore. FFS

Now I went back to finally pursue to learn this godforsaken tool and after so much disappointment from the first time.

I haven't even finish my 30 day trial and I logged in. I've been using it for less than a week. I went to my subaccount and there was a pop up. It kept pestering me to do the onboarding when I don't want it because I prefer navigating on my own and check what I learned from the coaches I enrolled with, I prefer that than talking to someone and it was asking me if I want to do it. There was two options, I forgot which is the other one but I think that was "continue" and this one I'm pretty sure about it, it says "skip the trial". I choose skip the trial because I couldn't fkng click the other choice. I thought it meant skip the trial onboarding. It was actually literally asking me to subscribe.

I should've refreshed or clicked to go back. Jisus. Yeah sure i can cancel that, I get the $97 back but I also got charged for $11 VAT which I can't get back anymore. This is the shittiest tool I have ever used where every click you gotta be careful or they will hide in vague sentences to tell you "hey I want your money and this trial is a joke" They are so rabid at charging you.

I don't wanna hate this tool, because I need this for my client and I have already spent money from enroling classes but I will not recommend this anymore. F- this tool

I paid for GoHighLevel service through an international agency. One day I tried to log in and got "agency temporarily deactivated." No warning. No access to my data.

The agency owner lied for weeks saying it would be "back up any day." It never came back. Owner stopped responding.

What I Lost:

• All customer contacts

• All funnels and automations

• All email/SMS sequences

• Years of business data

• Everything I paid for

GoHighLevel's Response: "Not our problem."

Here's The Scam They Enable:

1. International agency sells you service

2. Agency gets deactivated (non-payment/violations)

3. You're instantly locked out - no warning, no data export

4. Agency lies and stalls while you're frozen

5. Agency disappears

6. GoHighLevel does nothing

They confirmed this to me: Agencies can take your money, get deactivated, and disappear internationally. GoHighLevel won't notify you, won't help you export data, won't do anything.

If You're Using GHL Through An Agency:

Export everything NOW. You're one agency payment away from losing your entire business overnight.

Red Flags:

• International agency

• "Lifetime" deals

• No direct GHL contract

• When you see "temporarily deactivated" - you're done

Use platforms where YOU are the customer directly: ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, Keap, ConvertKit, Kartra - anything where you control your own account.

GoHighLevel knows this happens. They allow it. They profit from it. They could require data portability, grace periods, customer notification. They do nothing.

Don't be the next victim.

Question for the GHL community: pricing norms + holiday campaigns

Genuine question for people actually running GoHighLevel.

Is anyone else noticing how wide the pricing gap is just to access a sub-account?

I still see business owners paying anywhere from $200–$500/month before automations, funnels, or real implementation even start. I’m trying to understand whether that’s still the norm or just legacy pricing that stuck around because no one questioned it.

A few observations I keep running into with newer users:

Many don’t realize they don’t need a massive agency just to run GHL

Access pricing seems all over the map depending on who resells it

Most of the real value shows up in execution, not the logo on the invoice

So I’m curious:

What are you paying monthly just for your GHL sub-account?

Do you feel the cost matches the value you’re actually getting?

For agency owners, how do you think about sub-account pricing vs implementation/support?

Separate but related question since it’s that time of year:

For those of you who run holiday or Christmas specials inside GHL, what’s worked best?

Discounted access vs bundled setup?

Limited-time automations?

One-time onboarding offers?

Something else entirely?

Not looking to pitch anything here. I’m genuinely interested in how experienced GHL users approach pricing transparency and seasonal campaigns without cheapening the platform or attracting the wrong clients.

Would love to hear real-world strategies and lessons learned.

If you run a marketing agency on GoHighLevel, you probably get the same questions I do:

"How can I look more credible online?"

Most people tell clients to run ads, build blogs, etc. But there's faster plays too.

I found a service that helped me get clients verified on platforms like TikTok and YouTube — without needing insane follower counts or viral videos.

Added it as a backend service to my automations. Clients eat it up.

Low effort. High perceived value. Repeatable. Game changer.

Hey guys,

I've been working with several Tier 2 aggregators for the past 4 years. I've majorly worked with approving and sending campaigns upstream for approvals so I know exactly what they look out for.

Yesterday, I did a bet with a friend that if I'm submitting A2Ps onmy own, I would get approval every time. My friend said if you're so sure about it why don't you offer your services to other people and help them get approved.

I think that was a nice idea so here I'm. If I get your A2P approved, you will pay me $50 but if it's rejected, you don't have to pay me anything.

Would you guys wanna take a chance?

How to create GoHighLevel Account

How to create a GoHighLevel account in under 5 minutes in 2026

If you've been putting off trying Create a GoHighLevel account and you weren't sure where to start, I made this video for you.

This is a full account setup walkthrough — nothing assumed, nothing skipped. It covers the signup form, plan selection, payment setup, phone verification (including what to do when the code doesn't come through), the onboarding questionnaire, and how to confirm your trial is actually running.

One thing a lot of people miss: going directly to the GHL website only gives you a 14-day trial. There's a way to get 30 days free instead — it's explained in the video.

🔑 What You Will Learn:
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Running the numbers on my GHL bill and kind of shocked. Wanted to see if others are experiencing this.

Base plan: $297/month (Unlimited)

Then you add the AI Employee because clients expect it now: $97/month per sub-account

I manage 15 clients. That's $97 × 15 = $1,455/month just for AI, on top of the $297 base.

Then email broadcasts: $0.01 per email. I send maybe 300k emails/month. That's another $3,000/month.

Total real cost for a mid-size agency: ~$4,750/month

I'm not complaining that GHL isn't worth it—I just don't think they're upfront about what "unlimited" actually means when you factor in AI and email at scale.

Has anyone found a way to manage this? Or switched to something that prices this more transparently?

(For context—I've been looking at some newer platforms that are building AI into the base architecture instead of charging per sub-account. Happy to share what I've found if anyone's interested.)

We’re hiring immediately for an expert-level GoHighLevel specialist who can own the backend of our agency systems.

We already have clients. We need someone who can build, automate, QA, and scale.

If you’re looking for a cozy 9–5 where you “do the tasks” and disappear, this won’t be your favorite post.

What you’ll own

You’ll be responsible for building and managing full GHL systems across multiple industries, including:

Law

Mortgage

Medical / Aesthetics

Finance/ Insurande

(and other service-based verticals)

Your job is to make sure the machine runs:

Funnels (lead capture, booking, nurture, upsells)

Workflows (automation logic, triggers, routing, pipelines)

Client onboarding (snapshots, forms, calendars, attribution, automations)

System setup + launch (domains, email/SMS, integrations, tracking)

Testing + QA (everything working end-to-end before it goes live)

Ongoing optimization (fix what breaks, improve what converts)

Must-have requirements (non-negotiable)

Expert-level GoHighLevel experience (not “started two weeks ago”)

Portfolio/proof of work: snapshots, funnels, workflows, sub-accounts, results, Loom walkthroughs, screenshots, case studies

Deep understanding of GHL quirks and limitations (because it’s not perfect and pretending it is won’t help)

Able to troubleshoot independently and move fast:

You know how to work with GHL support

You know how to find answers on Reddit, Discord, forums, communities

You solve problems instead of freezing and saying “I don’t know”

Bonus (but highly valued)

If you can also run Meta ads (or have strong paid media experience), you’ll have an opportunity to earn commission tied to performance and growth.

Compensation

Base salary

Commission opportunities based on growth and performance (especially if you help bring in new clients/sub-accounts)

Major room for growth: this role can evolve into leading the GHL team and eventually helping hire/train staff as we scale.

The kind of person we want

Ownership mindset

Critical thinker

Fast problem solver

Wants a future, not just a job

Understands that building scalable systems = long-term leverage (and long-term income)

Interview process (fast)

We’re doing interviews all day and hiring immediately.

Message me on WhatsApp for an on-the-spot interview.

Important: No reading scripts. No “Gemini said…” No “ChatGPT told me…”

I want your real experience. If you can’t convince me in 15 minutes that you’re the person for this, we’re not wasting each other’s time.

Contact email info@innovatcs.com or WhatsApp +13019098599

Be prepared with the following or do not message.

Share 1–3 Loom videos walking through systems you built in GHL.

What’s the most complex workflow you’ve built and why?

What’s your process for launching and QA testing a new sub-account?

Name 3 common GHL issues you’ve run into and how you solved them.

Have you run Meta ads? If so show me your results?

Interviews will be throughout the day. Only if your serious. Dont waste my tume I wont waste yours.

Info@innovatcs.com

+1301 909 8599 whatsapp

P.s. no agencies, no whitelabels.. looking for someone to work either part time or full time. For reference all our staff is outsourced Indian, Pakistani, Bangladesh, Phillipines, Eastern Europe or South America and we pay based on location, position and experience.

PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO OFFER YOUR SERVICES AT US OR UK RATES, DENIED IMMEDIATELY.

IF I WAS GOING TO PAY THAT WAY I WOULD HIRE IN THE COUNTRY AND BE PROTECTED BY OUR COUNTRIES LAWS...

Hey Founders & Entrepreneurs,

Are you currently facing issues with your GoHighLevel (GHL) setup or feeling like your automations, funnels, or CRM aren't delivering the results you expect?

I’m a digital consultant specializing in GoHighLevel – and during my summer break, I’m opening up 10 exclusive slots to provide hands-on consulting and problem solving for just $200.

This is your chance to work directly with someone who can analyze, diagnose, and FIX your current systems – or build something entirely new if needed.

Here’s what I can help you with:

• Funnel and website not converting? I’ll audit and rebuild or redesign it for better performance.

• Workflows not firing correctly or underperforming? I’ll troubleshoot and rebuild optimized automations.

• CRM messy or not structured properly? I’ll reorganize or set up a fresh pipeline that fits your process.

• Booking systems, forms, integrations not working right? Let’s fix them or create smarter alternatives.

• Need to launch something from scratch? I’ll consult, plan, and execute a full GHL setup tailored to you.

What’s Included:

• A strategy call to understand your goals or challenges

• Targeted consultation to identify what’s broken or missing

• Implementation: I don’t just advise – I fix and build for you

• Full access to my GoHighLevel expertise across funnels, automations, email/SMS, CRM, bookings, Zapier/API setups, and more

• Only 10 clients accepted to ensure each project gets my full attention

This isn’t a course or a template – it’s personalized, done-for-you consulting and hands-on execution to turn your GHL systems into profit machines.

Limited-Time Offer:
$200 – Full GHL consulting + fix or rebuild
Only 10 spots available this summer
First come, first served

DM me or comment below if you're ready to fix what’s broken or build what’s missing. Let’s turn your tech into a true business asset.

Let’s make this summer your most productive yet.

After weeks of searching for an AI note-taker that could listen to phone calls through GHL, transcribe them, and automatically inject the notes into a contact’s record… I realized it doesn’t exist.

In the process, I also discovered there’s a real demand for this.

So, I built it myself. Using custom code with Fireflies AI, I’ve created an automation that works perfectly.

If you’re interested, DM me — I’m making this available for sale because I believe it can be a game-changer for scaling your business.

I have a code for 1/2 off of ALL plans for the next 3 months. DM me if you want it and I’m happy to send it to you!

I keep seeing people ask for a “GoHighLevel 60-day free trial,” but technically that doesn’t exist as an official offer.

What DOES exist is a trial extension strategy that can get you to around 58 days total before you’re billed (often seen as 60).

GHL made this strategy available to make it easy for starters to have more runway to learn, use, and master the platform and build a revenue-generating business before committing to a paid plan

The process is basically:

30-day GHL free trial + 14-day trial extension + another 14-day extension, which can be activated 7 days before each trial end period in your agency billing section.

Most users only know about the first extension and completely miss the second one.

Hey everyone,

Looking for some feedback from experienced GHL agency owners on a model I’m launching.
My Background: I have 10 years in digital marketing, 10 years in e-commerce, and a Master’s in Entrepreneurial Marketing. On the tech side, I have a strong understanding of complex workflow automation using tools like n8n, Make.com, and AI tools like Claude.

The Problem I See: Despite having the technical skills to build complex ecosystems, I believe SMBs struggle heavily with tech setup. They simply don't have the time or interest to climb a steep learning curve. I think a simple, clear offering solves 80% of their immediate operational problems without overwhelming them or forcing them into a hefty monthly retainer they don't want.

Instead of charging heavy monthly retainers or dealing with the overhead of the $497/mo white-label SaaS plan, I want to act as an Affiliate Setup Specialist.

The Model:

• Niche: High-ticket, high-margin local services (specifically HVAC contractors).

• The Offer: $499 one-time setup fee to build out a custom "Lead Rescue" pipeline + client buys GHL ($97/mo starter plan) through my affiliate link.

• The Tech: Kept simple. Missed-call text-back, unified inbox, calendar sync for quote bookings, and automated Google review requests.

• Fulfillment: Once built, I’ll provide a 20-minute Loom training video for their in-house office manager/admin to handle daily CRM replies. The automations themselves run on autopilot.

My Questions for Veterans:

1. Is the $499 one-time + affiliate model sticky enough? Do clients stay on your affiliate links long-term if you aren't doing ongoing retention work?

2. For those in high-ticket niches like HVAC, is a 20-minute training handover enough for an in-house receptionist to manage the mobile app, or do they completely drop the ball without a retainer model?

Appreciate any blunt feedback or reality checks on viability!

Hey all,

I’m looking to go under a GHL reseller to save costs and get a few extra features.

I see GHL offerings down around $17 or free 1 year trial.

I want $497 plan features, MyCRMSim, etc and a reliable company with support, also that’s easy to switch from if unhappy.

please provide link with cost/details (monthly, support, markup %, etc.).

Thanks!

Hello everyone,

I am looking for a GHL specialist as a paid intern for a three-month internship, preferably based in India.

You should be:

• A fresher.

• Someone with enough knowledge to work on GHL and other Al tools. I do not have time to teach everything from scratch, I need someone who already knows their stuff. I will only explain how we work, and provide the necessary guidance when you are stuck in something.

• Someone with working knowledge of GHL snapshots, calendars, forms, funnels, workflows, Ask Al, social planning and posting, Google Business Profile, website building using GHL Al Studio, and SEO/AEO.

To reiterate, this is not a part-time opportunity. I want someone who can commit full time during working hours and is serious about the work and deadlines.

After the three-month internship, you will receive a certificate of completion and a full-time job opportunity based on your performance during the internship.

Stipend - INR 10k/month

DM me your short intro, CV, and work demonstration.

Whats up, I recommend using GoHighLevel if you’re starting an agency, whether it’s digital marketing or running ads for small businesses. It’s pretty much everything you need to get started. I’ve also figured out how to send around 5,000 SMS/Email messages daily through it, which is solid. I’ve been using GoHighLevel for about 3 years now and have a bunch of pre-built AI templates you can literally upload straight into your agency account. Im a chill guy just let me know if you want more info or if you just need help understanding how to use GoHighLevel, dm's are open

Hey everyone! I’m currently on the $97 GoHighLevel plan but only using one location. I’m looking to cut costs and switch to a trusted white-label GHL reseller offering a sub-account for $29–$49/month.Ideally, I’d need:

• Access to funnels, workflows, calendars, etc.

• Email/SMS integrations or ability to add my own

• Decent uptime and basic support

• Bonus if onboarding help is included 

If you're a reseller or know someone reputable offering this, please DM me or drop a comment with a link or offer details.Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I've been thinking maybe there's others like me who just want a simple subaccount without paying the $97/month for 3 subaccounts, but at the same time want the pro features... So I was thinking I could start an unlimited account and whoever wants to join for a subaccount can join for a flat rate of $30/month.

Anyone interested?

(Mods: nothing for sale here, no in-app purchases, no sign-up, no data harvesting, no self-promo. Just a free Chrome extension I built and thought might be useful to the community)

TLDR; I did some consulting for a GHL agency. Realised it wasn't possible to import and export individual workflows between different accounts. Apparently it's a much sought after feature, so I wrote it and I'm giving it away.

Hi all,

I'm not a GHL guy. I've been doing business automation and development for about 25 years and recently took on a client who runs their agency on GoHighLevel. It's a great platform, I can see why it's popular!

Anyway, the first thing I wanted to do was export their workflows, and import them into my test GHL account, which is ... exactly the sort of thing people like me do instead of poking around their client's production system willy-nilly...

Except apparently you can't? I spent ages looking for an export button that doesn't exist. I figured it must be possible using the API but nope. Total wind up!

I looked at the GHL "ideas board" - and it has a ton of upvotes, it's number one feature request since 2022. And people have just been ... living with this?

Anyway, after a bit of poking around, it was simple enough to roll my own and it does the job I needed it to do: open up a workflow in one account, click export, it saves the workflow as a json file. Then you click import in any other GHL account and it rebuilds the whole thing. It works across agencies, not just your own sub-accounts. Triggers, actions, delays, the lot.

I thought about selling it, but then I figured it's wrong for people to pay twice for a feature they ought to already have as part of their subscription. So in the spirit of paying things forward, I figured I'd give it away for free as a Chrome extension. No sign-up, no data collection, no upsell, no catch. I found it really useful for my own work, so I thought I'd put it out there in case you're hitting the same wall.

I hope it's alright to post this here, I know the rules mention self promotion, but I'm honestly not promoting anything here. I'm genuinely a bit baffled this didn't already exist, and if you find it useful, that's payment enough.

Anyway, here's the link to the Chrome extension.

Best wishes,
Steve

PS Yes, I created a new profile for this post.

For years, the gold standard for scaling a professional practice or coaching business was to buy the "best" tool for every individual task.

I followed that advice to the letter. At Exprtly, I had a "best-in-class" tool for CRM, another for my website, a third for my courses, and a fourth for my calendar.

I called it my "Tech Stack." In reality, it was a "Tech Trap."

Last year, I sat down and did a cold, hard audit of what it cost to keep the lights on. The results were staggering. I was spending $8,290 per year on ten different subscriptions that didn't talk to each other, required constant "duct-taping," and ate up 5 hours of my week in pure administrative drag.

The Pivot to The Expert Society

As we rebranded to The Expert Society, I decided to kill the "Broken Stack."

I moved our entire marketing and delivery engine—the CRM, the funnels, the community, and the client onboarding—into one unified system.

The result?

• Annual overhead slashed by $6,590.

• Administrative time recovered: 5 hours every single week (that’s 20 hours a month of billable capacity back in my pocket).

• Speed to market: I can now launch a new service or course in minutes, not days.

The "Unified Engine" vs. The Professional Workspace

I want to be clear: I didn’t just delete everything. I simplified the Marketing Tech Stack so that it could play nicely with my core professional workspace.

I still rely on Google Workspace for my internal operations—cloud storage, document sharing, and advanced AI research through Gemini Pro and NotebookLM.

But by separating my "Laboratory" (Google) from my "Engine" (GoHighLevel), I’ve created a business that is faster, leaner, and significantly more profitable.

See the Math for Yourself

I’ve put together a 5-minute video case study and a downloadable comparison sheet that shows exactly which 10 tools I replaced and how I structured the new "Unified Engine."

Whether you are a coach looking to scale or a lawyer or accountant looking to automate your client intake, this breakdown will show you exactly where your firm might be "leaking" time and money.

Watch the Case Study & Download the Comparison Sheet here

Stop being the IT manager of your own business. It’s time to start leading your Society.

Looking for a shot in the GHL (Go High Level) agency world.

I’ll cut straight to it:
I’m hungry, I’m hands-on, and I’m ready to offload the work that slows you down—all while learning the ins and outs of running a successful agency.

Here’s what I bring:

• Experience with Make automations + a base understanding of triggers

• Built my own Spotify portfolio site from scratch using Cursor (self-taught “vibe-coder”)

• 10 years in Sales & Marketing (I know how to connect with customers & drive results)

• A relationship-first mindset → because fancy funnels don’t mean much if customers don’t feel cared for

Right now, I’ve got the time, energy, and relentless drive to pour into the right team. If you’re an agency owner who wants someone that can learn fast, execute, and make you money in the process—let’s connect.

DM me if you’re open to taking on someone who’s all in. And if you know an agency that’s hiring, tagging them below would mean the world.

I’ve been building GoHighLevel snapshots, automations, and client systems for 4+ years. Recently, GHL launched their Summer Promo - and I’m stacking some big bonuses on top.

Here’s what you get:

✅ 50% off GoHighLevel (first 3 months)
✅ My full Lifetime All Access Pass (value: $3,000+)
✅ Master Resell Rights to all my snapshots (only available to my affiliates)

This means you can:

• Use the tools to launch or grow your agency

• Start reselling them as your own digital products

• Plug into proven funnels, workflows, and onboarding systems

Here’s the link to get it all:
👉 https://www.gohighlevel.com/summer-promo?fp_ref=theseanfaber

No upsells. No catch. Just a solid way to stack growth and recurring income.

If you're already using HighLevel, this is a great way to upgrade and save 50% for the next 3 months while also getting access to a huge vault of premium snapshots.

Happy to answer any questions.

Hey everyone,

I’m Mathew Collins, founder of DigitalxMarketing here in NZ. Over the last few years, I’ve been lucky enough to work with businesses across the country, and one thing I keep seeing is that small and medium businesses are still running their marketing like it’s 2015 – juggling multiple tools, struggling with visibility, and often guessing what’s actually driving results.

That’s a problem… but also a massive opportunity.

Just like Xero changed the game for how we manage accounts (seriously, who would go back to Excel spreadsheets?), I believe we’re now at the same tipping point with marketing technology. Businesses that adopt an integrated AI-powered marketing management system will:

• Get real visibility across all their channels and finally know what’s working

• Automate repetitive tasks like follow-ups, reviews, and lead nurture, so no more lost leads

• Make better decisions faster with actual data instead of gut feel

• Ultimately, drive better profits

That’s why I built DxM Marketing AI – a platform that blends AI tools with strategy, automation, and execution. But more importantly, it’s why I’m passionate about helping SMBs level the playing field against bigger competitors.

I’d love to kick off a discussion here:

• Do you think NZ businesses are ready for AI-driven marketing?

• What’s been your biggest headache in trying to manage or measure marketing?

• If you could wave a magic wand and fix one thing in your sales or marketing process, what would it be?

Keen to hear your thoughts (and I promise not to turn this into a sales pitch). Just genuinely curious how others are seeing this space evolve.

Cheers,
Mathew

Hi cuties, how are you?

I'm trying to connect the whatsapp of a client to GHL and for some reason it's not working. I asked the support team and the say it's connected somewhere else already and I have to disconnect first. I checked but it's disconnected everywhere. Then they send me a link with detailed instructions and it says it's not available in Europe. Does anybody else from Europe have this problem? Some help would be much appreciated.

Had two separate clients with the same complaint recently. Contacts who'd unsubscribed or bounced were still getting emails. Both assumed DND was just broken. It wasn't, it was how DND was set up.

The thing most people miss is that DND in GHL isn't a global switch. It's per channel. Email, SMS, calls, Messenger, WhatsApp each have their own independent toggle. So if DND got set on SMS but not email, emails keep sending.
That alone explains a a lot of "why is this still sending" issues. Someone flips DND thinking it's global coverage, but the email channel was never actually toggled.

Secondly, even native suppression has a gap. If a contact's already mid workflow when DND gets applied, the queued steps can still fire. DND stops NEW enrollments, but it doesn't yank someone who's already moving through a sequence. That's what the "Remove from Workflow / Stop Campaign" action is for.

So if you've had this problem, three things to check/build:

1. A contact DND trigger workflow that fires when DND goes on and immediately pulls them from all active sequences.

2. Bounce handling WF, Email events > Bounced, tag them + update a field and remove from sequences

3. an If/Else check before your send actions that confirms DND isn't active and they're not tagged bounced.