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GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear breakdown of GoHighLevel's core features, real numbers on AI-booked appointments, and a practical path to consolidating tools, cutting costs, and reclaiming time.
Most small business owners are drowning in software. CRM here. Email tool there. Scheduler. Dialer. Review manager. Each one costs money. Each one takes time. And none of them talk to each other. That's the complexity tax — and it's quietly killing your productivity.
Affan Chowdhury knows it firsthand. As a former business advisor with Invest Ottawa, he worked with 200+ Ottawa-area entrepreneurs. He watched them struggle with the same problem. Then he found a better way.
In this Canada Growth Network Power Hour session — featured on Knack 4 Business Season 4, Episode 30 — Affan walks through GoHighLevel as a practical all-in-one platform built for small business owners who are tired of juggling tools and losing leads.
GoHighLevel's starter plan is $99 USD per month if purchased directly. Canada Growth Network members access the same full platform at $47 CAD per month — first month $1 CAD, no contract, no lock-in. That's the same CRM, the same automation suite, the same AI tools — at a Canadian price point that works for solopreneurs and small teams.
What gets covered:
— The complexity tax: why disconnected software costs you more than money
— Unified inbox: one place for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, web chat, and SMS
— Power Dialer and voicemail drop: outbound calling without the grind
— AI voice agents: how GHL booked 161,000+ appointments on off-hours
— Visual pipeline management: see exactly where every lead stands
— Affiliate management, social scheduling, tap-to-pay, and WordPress hosting
— Real pricing breakdown: starter at $97/month with usage costs that rarely exceed $20–$30
Affan shares one number that sticks: in under a year, GHL's AI suite handled half a million voice calls and saved customers 8,800 hours of staff time. That's not fluff. That's freedom.
Connect with Affan Chowdhury: NotionHive | LinkedIn | Book a call
Sponsors:
Join Canada Growth Network — Full GHL CRM + membership community access. First month $1 CAD. Then $47 CAD/month. No contract, no lock-in.
Try Web Indexer — The smart chatbot for the Knack 4 Business website. Find episodes faster, discover related content, and book a meeting — all from the K4B site.
Check out Notionhive — Affan's own platform, built to help businesses work smarter.
Want to connect or collaborate? Email: [email protected]
Join Canada Growth Network — Full GHL CRM + membership community. $1 CAD first month. $47 CAD/month after. No lock-in. (GHL direct is $99 USD/month — CGN members pay $47 CAD.) Join Canada Growth Network
Attend the Monday Power Hour free
Subscribe to Knack 4 Business wherever you listen to podcasts.
Disclaimer: Please note that the Knack 4 Business podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. The information and opinions contained within are not intended to be professional advice on any subject matter. The thoughts, views, and opinions expressed by the participants are their own beliefs and do not represent the views of the podcast hosts or any affiliated organizations.
It is important to note that this podcast is not a replacement for consulting with certified experts in your area who possess knowledge of your unique situation. The hosts of the podcast, along with any participants or affiliated groups, do not take responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information presented in this episode.
It is highly recommended that individuals seek guidance from their advisors in fields such as accounting, law, or other pertinent areas prior to undertaking any actions or making decisions that may impact their financial, legal, or other aspects of life.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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By Bernie FranzgroteGROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Solopreneurs / Corporate escapees / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear breakdown of GoHighLevel's core features, real numbers on AI-booked appointments, and a practical path to consolidating tools, cutting costs, and reclaiming time.
Most small business owners are drowning in software. CRM here. Email tool there. Scheduler. Dialer. Review manager. Each one costs money. Each one takes time. And none of them talk to each other. That's the complexity tax — and it's quietly killing your productivity.
Affan Chowdhury knows it firsthand. As a former business advisor with Invest Ottawa, he worked with 200+ Ottawa-area entrepreneurs. He watched them struggle with the same problem. Then he found a better way.
In this Canada Growth Network Power Hour session — featured on Knack 4 Business Season 4, Episode 30 — Affan walks through GoHighLevel as a practical all-in-one platform built for small business owners who are tired of juggling tools and losing leads.
GoHighLevel's starter plan is $99 USD per month if purchased directly. Canada Growth Network members access the same full platform at $47 CAD per month — first month $1 CAD, no contract, no lock-in. That's the same CRM, the same automation suite, the same AI tools — at a Canadian price point that works for solopreneurs and small teams.
What gets covered:
— The complexity tax: why disconnected software costs you more than money
— Unified inbox: one place for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, web chat, and SMS
— Power Dialer and voicemail drop: outbound calling without the grind
— AI voice agents: how GHL booked 161,000+ appointments on off-hours
— Visual pipeline management: see exactly where every lead stands
— Affiliate management, social scheduling, tap-to-pay, and WordPress hosting
— Real pricing breakdown: starter at $97/month with usage costs that rarely exceed $20–$30
Affan shares one number that sticks: in under a year, GHL's AI suite handled half a million voice calls and saved customers 8,800 hours of staff time. That's not fluff. That's freedom.
Connect with Affan Chowdhury: NotionHive | LinkedIn | Book a call
Sponsors:
Join Canada Growth Network — Full GHL CRM + membership community access. First month $1 CAD. Then $47 CAD/month. No contract, no lock-in.
Try Web Indexer — The smart chatbot for the Knack 4 Business website. Find episodes faster, discover related content, and book a meeting — all from the K4B site.
Check out Notionhive — Affan's own platform, built to help businesses work smarter.
Want to connect or collaborate? Email: [email protected]
Join Canada Growth Network — Full GHL CRM + membership community. $1 CAD first month. $47 CAD/month after. No lock-in. (GHL direct is $99 USD/month — CGN members pay $47 CAD.) Join Canada Growth Network
Attend the Monday Power Hour free
Subscribe to Knack 4 Business wherever you listen to podcasts.
Disclaimer: Please note that the Knack 4 Business podcast episodes are meant solely for educational and general informational purposes. The information and opinions contained within are not intended to be professional advice on any subject matter. The thoughts, views, and opinions expressed by the participants are their own beliefs and do not represent the views of the podcast hosts or any affiliated organizations.
It is important to note that this podcast is not a replacement for consulting with certified experts in your area who possess knowledge of your unique situation. The hosts of the podcast, along with any participants or affiliated groups, do not take responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information presented in this episode.
It is highly recommended that individuals seek guidance from their advisors in fields such as accounting, law, or other pertinent areas prior to undertaking any actions or making decisions that may impact their financial, legal, or other aspects of life.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.