The Growth Hacking Methodology: Your Framework for Marketing Success
Welcome to a journey from guesswork to growth. Today, you'll discover a structured approach to marketing that replaces random tactics with reliable results.
Get ready for clarity, process, and the confidence to transform your marketing efforts step by step.
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by Nick Griffith
THE GROWTH HACKING METHODOLOGY
HOW TO INCREASE LEADS, SALES AND REFERRALS IN 2025
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by Nick Griffith
You're In the Right Place If...
You're tired of guessing
Marketing shouldn't feel like throwing darts blindfolded. You need a clear path forward.
Tactics haven't stuck
You've tried various approaches that showed promise but ultimately failed to deliver lasting results.
You want smarter testing
It's time for a methodical approach to learn what works and scale it effectively.
You seek clarity and confidence
You're ready to replace uncertainty with a repeatable process for sustainable growth.
Why Growth Hacking Is a Method, Not a Gimmick
Growth hacking isn't about shortcuts—it's about structured experimentation with purpose.
We've all rushed campaigns and abandoned them too early. These mistakes are valuable teachers.
Mentimeter Question: Have you ever given up on a marketing initiative too soon? What made you stop?
The Growth Hacking Methodology – 8 Step Framework
Identify Bottlenecks
Find weak points in your funnel
Challenge Assumptions
Test what you think you know
Run a Health Check
Benchmark current performance
Design a Hypothesis
Create focused experiments
Launch a Micro Hack
Test ideas quickly
Measure the Outcome
Collect and analyze data
Optimise or Drop It
Make data-driven decisions
Systemise the Win
Make success repeatable
The Growth Hacking Methodology – 8 Step Framework
Identify Bottlenecks
Find weak points in your funnel
Challenge Assumptions
Test what you think you know
Run a Health Check
Benchmark current performance
Design a Hypothesis
Create focused experiments
Launch a Micro Hack
Test ideas quickly
Measure the Outcome
Collect and analyze data
Optimise or Drop It
Make data-driven decisions
Systemise the Win
Make success repeatable
Step 1: Identify Bottlenecks
Map Your Full Funnel
Track the journey from traffic through leads, sales and retention.
Highlight Drop-offs
Look for low CTR, high bounce rates, or poor conversion zones.
Review Key Metrics
Analyze CTR, CPA, and CVR to pinpoint underperformance.
Score Each Stage
Rate each funnel section from 1-10 to prioritize improvements.
Mentimeter Question: Which stage of your marketing funnel concerns you most right now?
Step 2: Challenge Your Assumptions
List Your Assumptions
Document 3-5 beliefs about what isn't working in your marketing.
Rate Your Certainty
How confident are you in each assumption? High or low?
Ask "What If?"
Challenge each assumption. What if the opposite is true?
Flag High-Risk Areas
Identify assumptions that could be costly if wrong.
Mentimeter Question: What marketing "truth" might you be wrong about?
Step 3: Run a Marketing Health Check
Mentimeter Question: How would you rate your current marketing performance from 1-10?
Step 4: Design a Recovery Hypothesis
State the Problem
Define one core issue in a single clear sentence.
Create Hypothesis
If we change X, Y will improve because Z.
Choose One Metric
Focus on moving a single needle to measure success.
Set Clear Limits
Define specific time and resource boundaries.
Mentimeter Question: What's one marketing hypothesis you'd like to test?
Step 5: Launch a Micro Growth Hack
Launch & Let It Run
Set it live and resist constant tweaking
Prep Fast
Don't overbuild - get it out quickly
Use Existing Tools
Leverage CRM, email, landing pages
Choose Simple Ideas
Start with straightforward concepts
Mentimeter Question: What's the simplest growth hack you could implement this week?
Step 6: Track & Measure the Outcome
Use Visual Dashboards
Create visual trackers to monitor progress at a glance.
Track Daily Metrics
Monitor CTR, opt-ins, and sales consistently.
Compare to Baseline
Measure against your starting point to see movement.
Record Learnings
Document insights regardless of the outcome.
Mentimeter Question: What metrics do you currently track regularly?
Step 7: Optimise or Drop It
Review Performance
Analyze the results against your hypothesis and goals.
Make a Decision
Choose to scale, tweak further, or drop the idea completely.
Reflect on Surprises
Consider what unexpected outcomes teach you about your market.
Tag the Outcome
Categorize as Win, Learn, or Fail for future reference.
Mentimeter Question: How comfortable are you with abandoning ideas that don't work?
Step 8: Systemise the Win
Document the Process
Create clear instructions for what worked and why.
Include all key steps, tools, and timing considerations.
Automate or Delegate
Build systems to run without your constant involvement.
Create templates, workflows and clear responsibility assignments.
Integrate with Systems
Connect to your CRM and existing marketing workflows.
Ensure consistency through proper integration and training.
Schedule Optimisations
Plan regular review points to keep improving the process.
Never set and forget - continuous improvement is key.
Mentimeter Question: What marketing success could you systematise right now?
Real Growth Hacks That Work in 2025
Referral Hack
Timed nudge emails that prompt customers exactly when they're most satisfied.
LinkedIn Hack
Carousel content that guides viewers directly into your calendar booking system.
JV Hack
Warm outreach templates that deliver instant value before asking for collaboration.
Email Hack
Scorecard-triggered follow-ups with AI-generated copy matched to prospect needs.
Mentimeter Question: Which of these growth hacks are you most excited to try?
Mini Survey: Where Are You Now?
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Traffic
Getting prospects to your site and content
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Leads
Converting visitors to contacts and prospects
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Sales
Converting leads into paying customers
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Retention
Keeping customers and increasing lifetime value
Mentimeter Question: Where is your biggest marketing bottleneck right now?
What You've Now Got in Your Toolkit
You now have a repeatable, testable process for marketing growth. You've identified several growth hacks matched to your specific challenges.
Your workbook gives you space to reflect, implement, and improve as you apply these methods.
Mentimeter Question: What's your biggest takeaway from today's session?
What's Next?
Take the Growth Scorecard
Benchmark your current marketing performance. Identify quick wins.
Book a 1:1 Call
Schedule your Growth Clarity Call with special BIP pricing.
Join Our Community
Share your wins and questions in our follow-up thread.
You've now got a method. Start small. Learn fast. If you're stuck, message me your bottleneck. Let's fix it—together.
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