John Olson — Integrated Marketing Manager | GoHighLevel
Application for: Integrated Marketing Manager — GoHighLevel

JOHN
OLSON

6+ years building in GoHighLevel. AI-native marketing operator. The guy who's actually done the thing — not just read about it.

📍 Colorado Springs, CO
🌐 boomtowndigital.com
🔗 LinkedIn: /in/johnolsonline
6+ Years in GHL
Ecosystem
8+ Years Leading
Integrated Campaigns
3 AI Agents Deployed
in Production
Funnels Built.
Actually.
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Why I'm the Right Hire

MOST CANDIDATES KNOW GHL.
I BUILT MY BUSINESS ON IT.

Here's what most applicants for this role will tell you: "I have experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms." Then they'll list five tools they've logged into.

I won't do that. Instead, I'll tell you that I've built complete multi-agent AI systems inside GoHighLevel — voice agents, chat agents, reputation management agents — all talking to each other through custom workflows, n8n integrations, and proprietary logic. Not in theory. In production. For real clients paying real money.

"I ran a successful AI marketing agency, Boomtown Digital, built entirely on the GHL stack — managing campaign strategy, funnel architecture, automation, lifecycle marketing, and a team, simultaneously. That's not a resume line. That's daily life."

Before that, I spent years at Extendly inside the GHL ecosystem — which means I understand how the platform works at the infrastructure level, not just the user level. Through Boomtown Digital AI, I've built 10+ snapshots across roofing, insurance, mortgage, fitness, and home services — several of which Extendly sold on their own platform. I've debugged Stripe webhooks, built AI demo funnels, structured CRM pipelines, and coached prospects through live DM conversations using NEPQ and direct response frameworks.

I'm also a Fractional Chief AI Officer — which means I've been living at the intersection of AI strategy and marketing execution before most people could spell "prompt engineering." I'm not chasing the AI trend. I've been running toward it for years.

Core Competencies

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

The things that matter for this role, with receipts.

GHL Platform Mastery

Workflows, funnels, pipelines, automations, AI agents, CRM segmentation, forms, calendars, reputation management — built from scratch across dozens of client builds and verticals.

AI-Native Marketing Ops

Designed and deployed Olivia (voice AI), Scout (chat AI), and Aegis (reputation AI) as production agents inside GHL. Integrated with n8n, external APIs, and live CRM data flows.

Campaign Strategy & Execution

End-to-end campaign management: direct response copy, email/SMS sequences, webinar funnels, cold outreach systems, and lifecycle nurture flows with measurable conversion outcomes.

Team Leadership & Coaching

Led distributed builders and operations teams (Beatriz, Roman, and others) across complex multi-deliverable projects. Created accountability systems, SOPs, and project trackers from scratch.

Direct Response Frameworks

Deep practitioner of Oren Klaff's STRONG framework, Myron Golden's B.O.S.S., Chris Voss negotiation, and Jeremy Miner's NEPQ. I write copy that closes, not just reads well.

Multi-Channel Campaign Mgmt

Email, SMS, voice drops, paid media retargeting, organic content, webinar sequences, and Facebook group engagement — all coordinated through GHL with proper tracking and attribution.

Professional History

WHERE I'VE BEEN.
WHAT I BUILT.

2021 — Present Boomtown Digital

Founder & Fractional Chief AI Officer

Founded and operate a Colorado Springs-based AI marketing and automation agency built entirely on GoHighLevel. Core product is Roofers Rainmaker OS (RROS) — a fully AI-powered sales and operations system with three deployed AI agents. Also manage multiple client accounts across roofing, insurance, fitness, and ticketing verticals.

  • Built and launched Olivia (voice AI agent), Scout (outbound chat agent), and Aegis (reputation management agent) inside GHL — all production-ready, client-deployable, and niche-agnostic
  • Developed 10+ distinct GHL snapshots across roofing, insurance, mortgage, fitness, and home services verticals — fully configured with automations, pipelines, funnels, and nurture sequences. Several were sold through Extendly's platform.
  • Developed Savvy Seats (ticketing automation platform) with full GHL build across 5 major deliverables — SS01 through SS05 — coordinating remote builder and auditor team with 112-task project tracker
  • Built and debugged StrikeZone (storm intelligence SaaS), including Stripe webhook integration and full go-to-market strategy targeting roofing contractors and insurance adjusters
  • Created complete multi-version cold calling system with custom persona "Trevor Hutchins" — three distinct prospect segment scripts with objection handling and NEPQ-based closes
  • Developed Supplement Command Center (SCC) with AI agent Haley, carrier follow-up automation, and homeowner SMS workflows as standalone product and RROS add-on
  • Ran prospect research and audit campaigns across Wilmington NC, DFW, and Colorado Springs markets — with individualized discovery call guides and funnel gap analyses
  • Integrated GHL with n8n for AI demo funnel at demo.boomtowndigital.com; explored GHL MCP integration via Claude Code
2018 — 2021 Extendly

Director of Tech Support

Led the technical support organization at Extendly — one of the largest GoHighLevel support and white-label agencies in the ecosystem. Managed a team of approximately 30 direct reports, overseeing platform support, client onboarding, and GHL operational excellence at scale.

  • Directed a 30-person technical support team — hiring, coaching, accountability systems, and performance management across a fully distributed operation
  • Developed deep familiarity with GHL snapshot architecture and vertical deployment — Extendly at one point sold snapshots built through Boomtown Digital AI on their platform
  • Developed deep platform expertise across every layer of GHL: CRM architecture, workflow logic, funnel builds, form configuration, reputation management, and AI tooling
  • Oversaw client onboarding and success programs at scale — creating repeatable systems that reduced resolution time and improved platform adoption rates
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with product, marketing, and agency teams to translate platform capabilities into client-ready deliverables
Prior Entrepreneurial Background

Business Owner — Commercial Tree Service

Built and scaled a multi-state commercial tree service operation from the ground up — growing to 23 employees across 5 states, holding contracts with rural electrical power companies and the United States Forest Service. This wasn't a side hustle. It was a regulated, high-consequence, multi-million dollar operation with federal contracts, serious compliance requirements, and real budgets on the line.

This is the experience that makes my marketing unusually effective: I've been the decision-maker on the other side of the sales call. I know what it takes to win government contracts, manage large crews under pressure, navigate regulatory environments, and make payroll when cash flow gets tight. When I build a funnel or write copy for a contractor, I'm not guessing at their world — I've lived it.

  • Grew from owner-operator to a 23-person workforce spanning 5 states — hiring, managing, and retaining skilled field crews in a demanding industry
  • Secured and fulfilled federal contracts with the U.S. Forest Service and rural electrical utilities — navigating strict compliance, insurance, bonding, and regulatory requirements
  • Managed large operational budgets, multi-state logistics, equipment fleets, and client relationships at a scale most small business owners never reach
  • Built the sales, estimating, and client communication systems that laid the foundation for everything I've built in GHL since

GoHighLevel Track Record

I DON'T JUST KNOW GHL.
I BUILT MY LIFE
ON THE PLATFORM.

Here's what that actually looks like in numbers — not talking points.

10+

Distinct GHL Snapshots Built Across Verticals

3

Production AI Agents Deployed Inside GHL

5

Major Client Platform Builds Shipped End-to-End

6+

Years Total GHL Ecosystem Experience

Tools & Technology

THE STACK I RUN

Platform-native. AI-forward. No training wheels required.

GoHighLevel n8n (Automation) GHL AI Studio Claude / Anthropic API ChatGPT / OpenAI Stripe + Webhooks Facebook Ads Google Ads Email / SMS Sequences Voice AI (ElevenLabs) Direct Response Copywriting Webinar Funnels A/B Testing CRM Pipeline Architecture Loom / Video Outreach NEPQ Sales Framework Klaff STRONG Framework MCP / AI Integrations

Education & Training

CREDENTIALS

Frameworks — Deep Practitioner

Oren Klaff STRONG Framework

Applied to live discovery calls, graded own performance, and built battle plans for high-stakes demo calls with insurance adjusters and roofing contractors.

Frameworks — Deep Practitioner

NEPQ (Jeremy Miner)

Applied in live sales DM coaching, warm prospect outreach, and 10-day revenue sprint call sequencing. Not theory — active use on real calls.

Methodology

Frankie Fihn "Beyond the Agency Box"

Applied consistently to product positioning, Facebook build-in-public strategy, and the "Shoe Buyer" targeting philosophy throughout client outreach systems.

AI & Technology

Claude Code + MCP Integration

Active user of Claude Code for agentic coding, GHL MCP integration experiments, and AI-powered funnel development. On the frontier — not following it.

Continued Learning

Myron Golden B.O.S.S. Methodology

Applied to offer positioning, value stacking, and sales copy across RROS and SCC product lines.

Business Background

Entrepreneurial Operations

Owned and operated a commercial service business — which means I understand your customers' world from the inside out. This makes my marketing unusually effective.

READY TO BUILD
SOMETHING BIG
TOGETHER?

I bring deep GHL expertise, an AI-first mindset, and a track record of campaigns that actually convert. Let's talk about what I can build for your team.