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Hey everyone, welcome back.

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We're diving into the world of Mautic today.

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Mautic.

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You guys have sent in some really interesting

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articles about it and it seems like you're really

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interested in taking control of your marketing,

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especially with data privacy being such a hot topic

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these days.

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For sure, and with good reason.

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People are wising up to how their data is being used.

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Absolutely.

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So let's unpack this whole Mautic thing.

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Okay.

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What is it, why should we care,

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and how can it help us level up our marketing game?

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I'm ready.

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Okay, so first things first, what exactly is Mautic?

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So Mautic is open source marketing automation software.

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Open source, okay, I'm picking up what you're putting down.

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It's kind of like having your own in-house marketing team,

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but digital.

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Okay, I like the sound of that already.

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Right, it helps you turn those anonymous website visitors,

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you know the ones just browsing around,

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into actual leads and hopefully loyal customers

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down the line.

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Okay, so it's all about making those connections

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and building relationships.

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Exactly, and the best part,

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you're in the driver's seat the whole time.

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That's huge, especially with all the data privacy

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concerns these days.

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Absolutely.

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One of the articles you shared,

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I think it was from Gesellschafter in Ficklenfondingen

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back in June, 2021.

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Yeah, I remember that one.

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They really hit the nail on the head

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talking about how important data ownership is.

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For sure, it's not just about collecting data anymore,

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it's about owning it and deciding how it's used.

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Exactly, and that's where Modic comes in.

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It puts you in control.

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And correct me if I'm wrong,

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but doesn't this whole open source thing

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also mean it's usually a more affordable option?

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You know it, it's a game changer,

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especially for smaller businesses

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or anyone on a tight budget.

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That makes a lot of sense.

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You get all the power of those

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big name marketing automation platforms,

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but without the hefty price tag.

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So it's like having your cake and eating it too.

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Precisely, you get all the functionality

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without breaking the bank.

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I like the sound of that.

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And just to add to that,

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the fact that Modix been around since 2014

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has a huge community and was acquired by Acquia in 2019,

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that says a lot.

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Acquia, wow, they're a big deal

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in the open source world, right?

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Exactly.

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It shows that Modix not just some fly by night software,

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it's a robust platform with some serious backing.

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So we're talking about something that's both powerful

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and well established, but also built on this foundation

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of transparency and user control.

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Exactly, you've got it.

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That's a pretty compelling combination.

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So how does Modix actually work its magic?

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What's going on behind the scenes to make all this happen?

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Well, let's get into it.

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Well, Modix got a few tricks up its sleeve.

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Okay, like what?

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Spill the beans.

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So think about things like forms on your website.

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Okay, yeah, pretty standard stuff.

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Right, but Modix doesn't just see a form,

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it sees an opportunity.

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I like where this is going.

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It uses forms, landing pages,

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even the content itself can be dynamic,

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changing based on who's looking at it.

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Dynamic content, that's cool.

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So it's like personalized experiences for everyone.

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You got it.

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It's all about delivering the right message

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to the right person at the right time.

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Okay, so it's gathering all this information

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about how people are interacting with my website,

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and then it uses that to personalize their experience.

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Exactly, it's like having a detective,

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but for your marketing.

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I like that, a marketing detective.

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So how does it actually put all this information to use?

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Campaigns, my friend, campaigns.

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Campaigns, so are we talking like email blasts here?

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That's one piece of the puzzle,

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but it goes way beyond that.

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Okay, I'm intrigued, tell me more.

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Imagine this, someone lands on your website,

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they download a white paper, right?

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Yeah, I'm following.

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Modix sees that, tags them as interested in that topic,

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and boom, they're enrolled in a campaign.

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Okay, so it's automated,

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but it's also personalized based on their behavior.

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Precisely, they might get a series of emails,

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maybe a case study, a special offer,

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all tailored to their interests.

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So it's not just about sending a bunch of generic emails

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and hoping for the best?

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Nope, not at all.

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It's about nurturing those leads,

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guiding them through the funnel

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with content they actually care about.

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That makes a lot of sense.

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People can spot a generic marketing email a mile away,

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but when you take the time to tailor the message-

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You're speaking their language?

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Exactly, you're building a connection,

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showing them you understand their needs.

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It's all about building those genuine relationships.

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Right, and that's something Giselle Schafter

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and Fickling von Dingen emphasized in their article.

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Oh yeah, the one where they talked about

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wanting to move away from just looking at website traffic.

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Exactly, they wanted actionable insights

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about their audience to really understand

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who they were talking to.

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And they wanted to do it all

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while respecting their users' privacy.

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Which is huge, they were committed to finding a tool

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that aligned with their values.

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I respect that a lot, because it's easy to get caught up

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in the excitement of all these marketing tools.

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Oh, for sure.

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But at the end of the day,

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it has to be sustainable and ethical.

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Absolutely, and that's what makes Modix so refreshing.

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It's not about tricking people into doing what you want.

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It's about empowering you

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to build those authentic connections.

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Precisely, and the integrations, oh man, the integrations.

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Speaking of integrations, one of the articles mentioned

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connecting it with other tools,

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even using it with WordPress.

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Exactly, Modix great on its own,

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but it really shines when you connect it

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to other parts of your tech stack.

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So it's not just a standalone tool,

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it's designed to fit seamlessly into your existing workflow.

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You got it, and you know how you're all about

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self-hosted solutions and having control over your data?

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Don't get me started.

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Well, Modix plays really well with other open source tools

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that share those values.

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Okay, so it's like building your own custom marketing machine

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piece by piece.

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Precisely, you can integrate Modix with your CRM,

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for example, so your sales and marketing are in sync.

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No more data silos, no more missed opportunities, I love it.

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And the best part is, you're not locked into some proprietary ecosystem.

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Right, you have the freedom to choose the tools that work best for you

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and connect them in a way that makes sense for your business.

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That's the beauty of open source right there.

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It really is.

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So we're talking about a lot of power here, but I have to ask,

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for someone who might not be a tech whiz,

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is this something that's actually achievable?

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Or are we talking about hiring a team of developers to make this happen?

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I hear you, it does sound pretty advanced.

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It's really not as intimidating as it might seem.

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OK, good to know.

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Remember that article from Gesellschafts, or Infiklen von Degen?

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Yeah, the one where they set up modic crazy fast?

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They mentioned getting their basic setup up and running in just a few hours.

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A few hours, seriously?

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That's impressive.

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Yeah, it's designed to be relatively straightforward,

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especially if you're comfortable with basic web stuff.

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OK, that's reassuring.

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And the best part is, you don't have to be a coding guru to get started.

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Right, because we've got that amazing modic community to help us out.

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Exactly.

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They've got forums, documentation, all sorts of resources

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to guide you along the way.

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It's like having a global support group for all things modic.

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Exactly.

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You run into a snag, just ask the community.

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Chances are someone's been there.

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Solve that.

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I love that.

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It's one of the best things about open source projects.

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Absolutely.

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You're never really alone.

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There's always someone willing to lend a helping hand.

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So we've covered a lot of ground here, from modic's data privacy

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focus to its automation capabilities, integration

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possibilities.

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We've been through it all.

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It's a lot to take in, but it sounds like a seriously

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powerful tool.

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It is.

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But as we've been saying, it's not just about the tool itself,

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it's how you use it.

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Right, like with great power comes great responsibility.

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Exactly.

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It's about using these capabilities

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ethically and responsibly.

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Understanding your audience, respecting their data,

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building those genuine connections,

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that's what it's all about.

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You got it.

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It's about empowering you to do marketing the right way.

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Well said.

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I have to say, I feel like I've gone from 0 to 60 on Mautic

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today.

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It's been a pleasure diving into it all with you.

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Likewise.

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And to everyone listening, thanks

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for joining us on this deep dive into Mautic.

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Until next time.

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We hope you found it insightful, maybe even a little inspiring.

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Definitely inspiring.

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Remember, knowledge is power, especially

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in the world of marketing.

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So true.

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Keep exploring, keep experimenting,

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And most importantly, keep learning.

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We'll catch you on the next Deep Dive.