Some people ask me about the benefits of using the free level of AWeber vs the Pro level, so in this video I go over some of the workarounds you can do to make the free level work for you. Pick up AWeber for free here: https://seekprosperity.com/aweber
Link to the HBA Funnel Builder tool: https://seekprosperity.com/funnelbuilder
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⌚ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro to using the AWeber free account
0:49 - Limitation - Confirmation "double opt-in" for API
2:00 - Workaround using AWeber sign up forms vs API
4:58 - Email templates in AWeber
5:18 - Powered by AWeber in emails + Using Customer Referral ID
6:14 - Limitation of only having 1 List for the AWeber free level
6:36 - Workaround using subscribe by "Tag" feature in your AWeber campaigns
9:20 - Recap and reasons I prefer the "paid" AWeber account
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Here is a full tutorial on AWeber from Metics Media that I watched when I first started using Aweber if you want a more in detail how to use AWeber training: • AWeber Tutorial for Beginners (COMPLETE AW...
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I pay for, pick apart & teach you how to use business tools so solopreneurs, small business owners, and affiliate marketers don't waste time or money on the wrong ones.
Most software reviews online are either paid promotions, AI-generated fluff, or theoretical overviews from people who've never actually used the product. I'm different. I run real businesses, and every tool review and tutorial on this channel comes from software I've actually paid for and tested in real business conditions.
The business tools I cover include bookkeeping software (QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, FreshBooks, and more), email marketing software, funnel builder software, video editing software, affiliate marketing tools, and the productivity apps that actually move the needle. I also share head-to-head software comparisons, budget-friendly SaaS alternatives, and step-by-step tutorials to help you get more out of the tools you already use.
I remember being overwhelmed by too many choices and ending up with a bloated software stack that cost me thousands. Now I want to help YOU skip the trial-and-error and find the right tools the first time, so you can spend less, earn more, and actually grow your business.
Better tools. More profit in your pocket.
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👨 ABOUT MIKE HOBBS 👨
I'm Mike Hobbs. Army veteran, dad of 6, and co-founder of The Home Business Academy, an affiliate marketing company that's generated over $9 million in sales and paid out over $7 million in commissions to affiliates.
After 12 years in the Army, I retired early and built my online business from scratch. Along the way, I wasted thousands on the wrong tools, courses, and software. Now I save you that pain by paying for and testing everything in a real business before I recommend it.
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If you want to see what I've built, or you're an affiliate marketer looking for a high-converting offer to promote, here's what HBA offers:
✅ HBA Funnel Builder: High-converting funnels & websites, no tech headaches
✅ HBA Premium: Daily live coaching + built-in AI tools for business & automation
✅ Let's Goal App: Goal tracking, morning routines & vision boards
✅ 80% Affiliate Commissions: Industry-leading payouts
👉 Full details: https://mikehobbs.tv/hba
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