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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 4 MIN

The Death of the Sales Funnel

from Stacked · host Channing Gardner

The traditional sales funnel is dead, and pretending otherwise is costing your business conversions. Google's groundbreaking research has shattered the myth that customers follow a neat, linear path from awareness to purchase. What they've discovered instead is something much more chaotic but ultimately more authentic: the "messy middle."Today's customers create their own unique journeys, bouncing between platforms, devices and content types before making decisions. They might discover you on Instagram, check your email three days later, read your Google reviews, click an ad a week later, and listen to your podcast before finally taking action. This behavior isn't just random – it's the new normal, and it requires a fundamental shift in how we approach marketing and sales.Instead of being a funnel builder, you need to become a touchpoint architect. This means creating intentional connections across multiple platforms, maintaining consistent messaging, implementing smart automations that catch customers regardless of entry point, and tracking behavior to adjust your strategy accordingly. You're not building a path; you're weaving a web with your offer at the center. The proof is in the results: we share how one client doubled conversions in just one month without increasing traffic or content volume, simply by embracing this new approach and implementing systems that supported her customers' natural behavior. If your funnel isn't converting despite quality content and strategic planning, this perspective shift could be exactly what you need. Ready to map your messy middle and build a system that actually works? Check out dallowryflow.io, where we help businesses turn marketing chaos into conversion clarity.Learn More About DallowryLearn More about Our SoftwareOur FreebiesAudience Goldmine KitFramework Stacking Prompt PackSolo Prompt PackSystemized Soul Workbook Voice Mirror Builder

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The traditional sales funnel is dead, and pretending otherwise is costing your business conversions. Google's groundbreaking research has shattered the myth that customers follow a neat, linear path from awareness to purchase. What they've discovered instead is something much more chaotic but ultimately more authentic: the "messy middle." Today's customers create their own unique journeys, bouncing between platforms, devices and content types before making decisions. They might discover you ...

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