Jon Penberthy
A True Self-Made Entrepreneur
I’ve been in the online space for over a decade, back when “cloud” still just meant something in the sky. Over the years, I’ve built multiple businesses and gained a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the digital world. Whether it’s building funnels or developing innovative digital strategies, my passion for sales and marketing runs deep. Combined with real-world experiences, it’s what allows me to help ambitious entrepreneurs like you generate more money, freedom, and success.
The “road bumps” along the way…
Call me crazy, but in 2007, I dropped out of secondary school with zero qualifications. No one wanted to hire me, so I figured the only way forward was to start my own business.
As you can imagine, it was far from smooth sailing…
I tried every get-rich-quick scheme under the sun and failed more times than I can count. But my faith as a devout Christian kept me going, and eventually, it paid off.
My first taste of success…
‘No. Way.’ Those were the exact words that burst out of my mouth when I made my first sale buying and selling on eBay in 2008.
After so many failed attempts, this moment felt surreal. I had spent countless hours researching products, understanding market trends, and perfecting my listings. When that first notification came through, it was like all the hard work had finally paid off.
It was a small victory, but to me, it felt monumental.
The “lightbulb” moment…
In 2010, I discovered the world of marketing. It was like a switch flipped in my brain, and suddenly, everything started to make sense.
I dove headfirst into affiliate marketing, soaking up everything I could about the psychology behind solving people’s problems. Once I mastered traffic generation and social media, I began to see some serious results.
My efforts were finally paying off, and I was finally on a path that felt right.
‘I did it!...
My first $1 million online…’
I remember the day I made my first $1,000,000 online like it was yesterday. It was the culmination of years of hard work, countless failures, and unwavering faith.
Knowing there were others hungry for the secrets to my success, I decided to create and launch my first online course in 2013.
Watching others succeed using the strategies I developed was incredibly rewarding. It wasn’t just about the money anymore - it was about making a real impact in people’s lives and helping them achieve their dreams.
‘I need to share this strategy far and wide…’
2014 to 2016 were the years that shaped my future.
Not only did I find my passion for speaking and connecting with people face-to-face through hosting my first in-person marketing event…
I founded AdClients, which has since become the #1 education platform for experts and coaches looking to launch and scale their info businesses.
To date, AdClients has generated $40 million and been responsible for over $100 million in sales - something I will never, in a million years, get over.
Learning how to balance everything…
The next few years were all about prioritising what mattered most: my family, team, and clients.
Not only did I want to spend some much-needed quality time with my family, I wanted everyone on my team to feel they could do the same without guilt.
I’ve worked hard to build a company culture where people actually enjoy coming to work.
We’re not just colleagues – we’re a team and a community.
Everyone here feels like they’re part of something bigger, part of a mission that matters. We care deeply about our clients and their success, and that starts with caring for each other.
There’s a gap in the market…
In 2021, a chat with a friend about the hassles of piecing together CRM, email marketing, and funnel-building systems sparked the start of a huge new project: Funnelr.
People called us crazy for wanting to build an all-in-one website and funnel-builder that integrates all your business non-negotiables into 1 simple-to-use dashboard…
But we did it anyway, and Funnelr started changing the game for online business owners in 2023.
Our first ‘official ’
AdCon event…
In 2022, when lockdown restrictions were finally lifted, I made a pact with myself:
“I can’t keep flying over to America to attend marketing events - I need to make one that’s just as good (if not better) right here on my doorstep…”
We held our very first annual AdCon event that Spring, and since then, we’ve attracted world-class entrepreneurs and big-name speakers like Steven Bartlett, Neil Patel, Rob Moore, Ali Abdaal, Sara Davies, Jen Gottlieb, David JP Phillips, and more.
