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True or false: Your first funnel makes you rich? 

February 03, 20254 min read

Have you tried hosting a free webinar or masterclass? Once you’re done, you’re waiting for new sales to come in… 🔊cha-ching 🔊cha-ching 🔊cha-ching 🔊cha-chinggggg

But nothing happens. No sales, not a single new client, and no money.

And you? At this point, you’re left exhausted and drained and just wanna cry and cry… while asking yourself, ‘wtf just happened?!’

And telling yourself things like ‘‘What did I do wrong?!’’ ‘‘How can it not work.. I have done everything and worked so hard on this!’’ and ‘‘It’s not fair!’’

I’m sorry if that happened to you. 😘

Especially when your fav internet heroes claimed they made $30K from that single masterclass or webinar funnel you just copied…

And I’m even more sorry that you were caught in the "one funnel wonder" trap.

There is good news, though, so keep reading. 😘

Okay, here's what they're not telling you straight up ⤵️

The real magic isn't in creating the perfect content – it's in the REPETITION.

Look at the most successful brands and artists in the world:

1) Apple doesn't reinvent their entire product line every year – they refine and improve their core offerings

2) Ed Sheeran performs the same songs at every concert, mastering each one through repetition (I’ve seen him performing in 2 countries, and it was 🥰)

They aren't constantly jumping to the next shiny strategy. They identify their signature offering and their best way to promote their magic, and then repeat, refine, and master it until it becomes the gold standard.

Your internet heroes do the same thing – they have done this masterclass, workshop, or webinar so many times, and they continue refining it.

Your marketing deserves the same commitment to mastery. So how do you do this? Let’s dive ⤵️

Image of banner for newsletter from Nienke Nina from aligned expressions

The Internet Hero Trap

If you're feeling the pressure to nail your funnel on the first try, don’t. Instead, follow these 3 simple steps so you can become successful at building marketing & sales funnels for your business too.

💭 Quick note: These are the same considerations I use when working with my clients on designing and building their signature marketing sales funnels.

All my clients are busy business owners (like you?) who want to have a big impact on other people’s lives, dream to show up with confidence, and build a successful freedom business that fills up their cup (and bank account).


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I recommend getting a pen and paper so you can take a moment and either write or create a mind map. You can always take a photo and drop it in your AI to digitalize it.

➡️ Step 1: Reset Your Growth Expectations:

What expectations and goals did you set in your mind and heart and on paper? If you haven't set any clear expectations and goals yet or just didn’t write them down, start with that. Once you are clear on this, then look again and be realistic with yourself. Is this truly yours or someone else's? Then, refine and be realistic. Instead of "I need to sign 25 clients from this webinar," try "I need to show up, deliver value, and learn from this experience."

➡️ Step 2: Focus on ONE Strategy:

How many marketing and sales strategies and channels are you currently using to grow your audience, attract new leads, and convert them into paying customers? If you have multiple marketing tactics and funnels in play, choose the one that feels most aligned and pour your energy into mastering it. What could you refine and repeat until it becomes your signature approach?

➡️ Step 3: Audit Your Business Foundations:

Do you have systems in place to nurture leads who aren't ready to buy immediately? Review your business model to ensure you're creating multiple opportunities for connection. Consider how you might build trust through consistent presence rather than pushing for immediate sales.

If you've been hopping from strategy to strategy, wondering why nothing sticks… I see you.

Maybe it's time to stop overcommitting, choose YOU first, and use my Funnel Mastery Framework instead:

Align → Simplify → Automate → 🔋❤️💰 (so you can cha-ching at life)

Remember, this is YOUR business journey.

There's no perfect funnel or magic strategy that works for everyone. What matters most is finding the approach that aligns with your energy and allows you to show up authentically for your audience.

Photo of Nienke Nina from Aligned Expressions expert personal branding, AI and marketing sales funnels for aligned freedom business growth

I'm here to support and inspire you as you discover your own rhythm of consistent growth. Whether that means refining your existing funnel or creating space to explore new possibilities that feel aligned with who you truly are.

Until next time,

💙 Nienke Nina

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