Jason Matias and participants discussed setting up payment plans using Stripe and a firm, highlighting the benefits of offering flexible payment options. Jason shared his success with rare EVO, reaching $10,000 in sales and forming two partnerships. He also discussed creating an exclusive Angel piece for a crypto finance company. Matthew Cicanese mentioned closing a strategy consulting deal and creating a case study. Deborah Berry shared her art project updates and challenges. They also explored using Facebook ads, targeting specific job fields, and the importance of group engagement for lead generation and community building.

Outline

Payment Plans and Initial Discussions

Jason Matias mentions the ease of setting up payment plans and plans to show how it works.

Matthew Cicanese shares a personal update about putting down his dog and closing a strategy consulting deal.

Jason and Matthew discuss the benefits of payment plans and the potential for scaling consulting services.

Deborah Berry and Jeff join the conversation, with Deborah mentioning her recent work on a giant canvas.

Art and Consulting Updates

Deborah talks about her upcoming project and the need to balance commissions with personal work.

Matthew shares insights on over-delivering and the importance of simplifying work.

Jason discusses his recent wins, including adding payment plans to his art and making sales with rare EVO.

Jason mentions potential partnerships in crypto and the creation of an exclusive Angel piece.

Setting Up Payment Plans with Stripe

Jason explains the process of setting up payment plans using Stripe and a platform called a firm.

He highlights the benefits of a firm, including zero interest for buyers and flexible payment options.

Jason demonstrates how to integrate Stripe with a firm and create invoices with payment links.

He shares a sales tactic for using payment plans to secure down payments and manage cash flow.

Navigating Stripe and Payment Methods

Jason and participants discuss the integration of various payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

They explore the limitations of using Square and the need to retool for other platforms.

Jason explains the process of turning on payment methods in Stripe and the importance of having a Stripe account.

Participants discuss the fees associated with using a firm and the potential impact on their businesses.

Facebook Ads and Lead Generation

Jason and Deborah discuss the challenges of targeting audiences for Facebook ads.

Jason shares his strategy for targeting specific job fields and income ranges to improve ad performance.

They talk about the importance of creating engaging content and the role of lead magnets in growing email lists.

Jason emphasizes the need for high engagement in Facebook groups to maintain their value.

Group Engagement and Lead Magnets

Jason explains the benefits of using Facebook groups for lead generation and community building.

He shares his approach to automating responses and tagging new group members.

Jason discusses the importance of cultivating group culture and maintaining high engagement levels.

Participants share their experiences with lead magnets and the impact on their businesses.

Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Jason mentions his plans to send out an email campaign about payment plans and Facebook group engagement.

He shares his strategy for using Facebook groups to generate leads and build a community.

Participants discuss the importance of testing different ad strategies and content formats.

Jason encourages participants to share their ad posts in the group for feedback and improvement.