The 4 Stages of The Journey

Simple, clear steps that every restaurant can follow.

Attract

Get discovered by hungry locals. Ads, SEO, and local search put you where diners are already looking.

Nurture

Keep the conversation going with friendly, timely AI follow-ups until they’re ready to book.

Close

Convert interest into reservations and orders with easy booking, payments, and reminders.

Cheerlead

Turn happy guests into 5★ reviews, referrals, and loyal regulars — on autopilot.

Helping Small Business Owners Compete

Without getting burned or overwhelmed.

I’ve watched independent businesses lose time and revenue because they don’t have the compounding systems big companies use. My mission is to fix that—by installing done-for-you automation + AI Teammates that capture intent, follow up 24/7, and convert more clients without extra staff.

Transparent & practical Human QA on every flow No hype
15+ yrsmarketing & automation
8–10 hrs/wktime saved with AI Teammates
+0.3–0.6★typical rating lift in 90 days
Tim Hershberger — founder portrait

Why I Do This

I believe small business owners deserve big-company systems—without the jargon or gotchas. I’ve seen great owners lose deals to slow follow-up, messy handoffs, or tools that don’t talk to each other. That’s not a skill problem—it’s a systems problem.

Automate The Journey exists to give you leverage: Quick Wins + AI Teammates that install fast, keep your voice intact, and compound results month after month.

No hype. No busywork. Just outcomes you feel in your calendar, pipeline, and bank account.

How I help

We build around the Customer Journey—from “never heard of you” to “telling friends about you.” The four-stage framework:

1 Attract
Be findable (SEO, local, paid that actually converts).
2 Nurture
Earn trust automatically with right-time messages.
3 Close
Frictionless booking, proposals, and payments.
4 Cheerlead
Turn wins into reviews, referrals, & repeat work.

Simple to run. Built on your GHL. Tuned to your niche.

My Story

Hi, I’m Tim. I grew up in Florida and learned early that consistency beats cleverness. Over the years I’ve helped founders, clinics, and professional service teams replace heroic effort with reliable systems—so they can reclaim time and grow without burning out.

What clicked for me: the best operators weren’t “doing more marketing”—they were removing friction between interest and action: instant replies, clean handoffs, and trusted follow-ups.

From hands-on ops → strategy
I’ve run campaigns, rebuilt funnels, and cleaned up tracking when numbers didn’t add up.
Built the 4-Stage Journey
A simple roadmap: Attract → Nurture → Close → Cheerlead. It’s not flashy, it just works.
Today: Quick Wins + AI Teammates
We install the few things that matter most first—then layer AI where it removes the most manual work.

What I value: transparency, practicality, and measurable outcomes. If something won’t move the needle, I won’t recommend it.

Tim with clients — community event

What we focus on

  • Quick Wins first (Instant Booking, MCTB, Reviews)
  • Compounding systems over one-off hacks
  • Human QA so your voice and compliance stay intact
Go High Level, Ontraport & HubSpot certified Google Ads, Meta Ads & Shopify partner BBB A+ rated
We’ll recommend less, implement better, and show you the numbers.

What happens on our 15-min call?

We map your current journey, pick 2–3 fastest wins, and estimate your 30-day lift (time saved, close-rate, reviews). If it’s not a fit, I’ll point you to a better path—no pressure.

A few snapshots

FAQ

Is this a DIY tool?

No. It’s done-for-you. We install, configure, and QA your stack. You get outcomes, not homework.

How fast can we go live?

Most go live in about a week. We start with Instant Booking + Missed-Call Text-Back so wins show up quickly.

Do you work with my niche?

Yes—coaches/consultants, wellness, legal, accounting, and service pros. We tailor copy, compliance, and workflows to you.

How do you price?

Predictable, value-based tiers with generous usage. Start free for 30 days—then choose a plan that fits the time you’re saving.

Next step

Let’s map your fastest Quick Wins and see if we’re a fit. Worst case, you leave with clarity.

Give your small business big-marketing systems.

Start with a 15-minute consult or watch the free training.