Results from 5 GHL Snapshots Deployed by Small Agencies
Pain Point: “Do Snapshots Actually Work for Small Teams?”
Many agency owners hesitate to use GoHighLevel Snapshots because:
- They're unsure what results to expect
- They assume it's only for large or tech-savvy teams
- They don't know which niche to try first
Here’s a reality check: small agencies and freelancers are quietly crushing it using niche-ready snapshots.
TL;DR
- We reviewed 5 real-world use cases
- Each agency used one snapshot for a specific niche
- Average onboarding time: under 1 day
- Most saw positive ROI in under 30 days
Snapshot #1: Med Spa Automation Kit
Client Type: Local med spa (3 staff)
Agency: Solo freelancer using prebuilt med spa funnel + automations (View Snapshot)
Setup:
- Installed snapshot
- Customized email and SMS flows
- Activated automated review requests post-appointment
Result:
- Bookings increased by 43% in 3 weeks
- Agency upsold ongoing review automation ($397/month)
- Snapshot ROI hit in 19 days
What Worked:
- Review request automation after every visit
- Clear before/after calendar to measure campaign impact
Snapshot #2: HVAC Lead Machine
Client Type: Small HVAC company with 2 techs
Agency: Two-person agency using HVAC lead gen funnel + pipeline automation (View Snapshot)
Setup:
- Installed Facebook Ads funnel
- Built quote request forms with pipeline triggers
- Enabled voicemail drops for follow-ups
Result:
- 17 new leads in 10 days
- Closed $900/month deal for lead nurturing + CRM updates
What Worked:
- Visual pipeline view
- Fast follow-ups with call + SMS blend
Snapshot #3: Fitness Center Funnel
Client Type: Independent gym
Agency: White-label agency offering performance marketing for gyms (View Snapshot)
Setup:
- Ran 14-day trial funnel
- Setup missed call text back
- SMS + email flow targeting no-show leads
Result:
- 120 new leads captured in 14 days
- 43 scheduled trial sessions
- Client retained at $497/month for automated retention workflows
What Worked:
- Urgency-based SMS flows
- Simple no-show retargeting
Snapshot #4: Coaching Nurture + Booking System
Client Type: Personal development coach
Agency: Solo VA managing client's backend operations (View Snapshot)
Setup:
- Added Stripe calendar integration for paid sessions
- Created onboarding sequence with booking confirmations and reminders
- Added course upsell in post-call email flow
Result:
- 4x increase in consult calls in 30 days
- Launched first digital course funnel
- Built out a 2-tier offer system using snapshot templates
What Worked:
- Automation for booking, reminders, and upsells
- Minimal touch setup = low effort for the VA
Snapshot #5: Local BNB Auto-Followup Flow
Client Type: Small vacation rental owner
Agency: Freelancer managing guest rebooking and reviews (View Snapshot)
Setup:
- Automated thank-you email and rebooking offer
- Integrated Google review requests via SMS
- Built mobile-friendly guest portal from template
Result:
- 5-star review rate increased by 36%
- 20% drop in OTA fees due to direct rebookings
What Worked:
- Personal touch in follow-up flows
- Easy-to-use mobile experience for guests
Takeaways: What Made These Snapshots Work
✅ Niches with recurring pain points (missed calls, reviews, poor CRM)
✅ Low setup time using snapshot templates
✅ Simple offer packaging: "We install + optimize your systems—fast"
What You Can Do Next
- Pick a niche where you already have contacts or referrals
- Install a snapshot aligned with business ROI, not just tech features
- Offer a flat fee + monthly support model
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