GoHighLevel
★★★★★ 5.0  ·  The highest-rated payments team in Tampa Bay

One platform that replaces
your five-tool CRM mess

CRM, email, SMS, scheduling, funnels, invoicing, and reputation management — all in one place. $52/month flat for Tampa Bay Pay merchants, with local setup and support included. Most clients save $200-$400/month compared to what they're spending on stitched-together tools.

$52/month · No contracts · Local Tampa Bay setup & training
CRM + Marketing + Payments No long-term contracts Local setup & training Same-day provisioning
$52
Per Month Flat
7+
Tools Replaced
$0
Contract / Setup
5.0★
Google Rating
What Is GoHighLevel

A real operating system for small business — not another CRM

Most small businesses end up running their operations across five or six different platforms: a CRM, an email tool, an SMS app, a calendar, a funnel builder, an invoicing tool, and a separate payment processor. None of them talk to each other cleanly. GoHighLevel puts it all under one roof — and Tampa Bay Pay connects your payment processing to the same system so your invoices, CRM, and revenue data stay in sync.

The agency price tag is the catch most businesses don't realize.

GoHighLevel is normally sold by marketing agencies at $200-$500/month with a 6-12 month commitment. The platform itself is genuinely useful — but most small businesses don't need everything an agency provides. We offer it at $52/month flat for Tampa Bay Pay merchants because we already have the relationship and the technical setup. You get the platform, the setup help, and ongoing support without the agency-tier pricing.

GoHighLevel vs Stitched Stacks

What you're currently paying for — and what you'd consolidate

Most businesses we talk to are spending $200-$400/month on tools they barely use, with data scattered across five platforms that don't connect cleanly. The pitch isn't that GHL is better than any single one of these — it's that one platform doing 80% of what each tool does ends up working better than five tools doing 100%.

Here's a typical small business CRM/marketing stack and what GoHighLevel replaces.

HubSpot CRM
CRM, pipelines, basic email
$45-$1,200/mo
Mailchimp / Constant Contact
Email marketing & broadcasts
$13-$350/mo
ActiveCampaign / Klaviyo
Automation & sequences
$29-$259/mo
Calendly
Appointment scheduling
$10-$20/mo
ClickFunnels / Leadpages
Landing pages & funnels
$97-$297/mo
Twilio / SimpleTexting
SMS marketing
$25-$199/mo
Birdeye / Podium
Reputation & reviews
$200-$400/mo
Tampa Bay Pay + GoHighLevel
Everything above, in one place
$52/mo flat
Core Features

Everything most small businesses actually use

GoHighLevel has dozens of features — most businesses use the same 6-8 that matter. These are the ones we set up with every new client.

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Full CRM & pipelines
Unlimited contacts, custom pipelines for each lead source, deal stages, custom fields, and tags. The whole customer history in one place — not scattered across email threads and spreadsheets.
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Invoicing + payment collection
Send branded invoices, accept card and ACH, set up recurring billing, and route payments through your Tampa Bay Pay merchant account. Revenue stays connected to customer records.
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Two-way SMS & email
Send and receive texts and emails from inside the platform. Conversations stay attached to the contact record. Automated sequences run in the background while you handle the live conversations.
Automation & workflows
Lead capture triggers, follow-up sequences, missed-call text-back, appointment reminders, post-purchase nurture — the kind of automation that used to require a developer.
📅
Appointment scheduling
Calendar embeds on your site, prospect self-scheduling, automated reminders, no-show recovery flows, team round-robin. Cuts the back-and-forth scheduling email out entirely.
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Funnels, forms & landing pages
Build landing pages, opt-in forms, lead magnets, and full funnels inside the same platform. No separate ClickFunnels subscription, no Zapier glue, no broken integrations.
Reputation management
Automated review requests after appointments or purchases, review monitoring across Google and Facebook, response templates. The kind of consistent ask that grows Google ratings over time.
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Reporting & analytics
Pipeline reporting, attribution by lead source, conversion rates by stage, campaign performance, and revenue attribution — all in dashboards that don't need a data team to interpret.
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Local setup & support
You're not figuring this out alone. Our Tampa Bay team handles initial configuration, contact imports, basic automation builds, and ongoing support. Setup is included — not an upcharge.
Real Workflows
Eight ways businesses
actually use GoHighLevel
Composite scenarios based on common setups we build for clients. Yours probably looks like one — or a mix.
1 / 8
Workflow 01Service
Missed-Call Text-Back
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PLUMBING CO · 40+ MISSED CALLS/MO
Workflow 01 — Service Business
Plumbing Company
Missed-call text-back · 28% callback conversion
A plumbing company was missing 40+ calls a month — techs in the field, owner on a job, no one to answer. Most went to a competitor within 10 minutes. We set up automatic SMS within 30 seconds of any missed call: "Sorry we missed you — what's the issue and we'll text right back." About 28% reply, and most book a job. That's roughly 11 extra jobs per month at $300+ each from a single automation.
Their Setup
Missed-call SMS trigger + auto-text reply + appointment scheduling link + technician notification
Workflow 02Med Spa
Booking + Reminders + Reviews
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MED SPA · BOOKING + REVIEWS
Workflow 02 — Med Spa
Med Spa & Wellness Clinic
Full appointment lifecycle · No-shows cut by 60%
A med spa was juggling Mindbody for booking, Mailchimp for reminders, and Birdeye for reviews — three platforms, three login screens, no connection between them. One GHL workflow now handles booking, 48-hour SMS reminder, 24-hour SMS reminder, post-appointment thank-you with review request, and 30-day return-visit nudge. No-show rate dropped from ~15% to under 6%, and Google review velocity tripled.
Their Setup
Calendar widget + SMS reminders + post-appointment review request + return-visit nurture
Workflow 03B2B
Lead Capture → Close
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CONSULTING · LEAD NURTURE
Workflow 03 — B2B Lead Nurture
B2B Consulting Practice
Lead form → 14-day nurture → discovery call → invoice
A B2B consultant was capturing leads on a website form, exporting to a spreadsheet, importing to Mailchimp, sending one welcome email, and hoping they'd convert. Most went cold. We built a complete pipeline: form capture → 14-day email + SMS nurture → discovery call booking → CRM pipeline stage tracking → post-call follow-up → invoice → recurring retainer. Lead-to-client conversion went from 4% to 12%.
Their Setup
Lead form + 14-day nurture sequence + discovery call booking + pipeline tracking + invoicing
Workflow 04Gym
Member Lifecycle
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FITNESS STUDIO · MEMBER JOURNEY
Workflow 04 — Fitness Studio
Fitness Studio
Trial → Member → Retention → Reactivation
A fitness studio was getting trial signups through a Facebook ad but couldn't track who showed up, who converted, who churned, or why. One workflow now tracks the full member lifecycle: trial booking → reminder sequence → first-class attendance → 7-day conversion push → onboarding for new members → retention check-ins → reactivation for lapsed members. Trial-to-member conversion went from 22% to 38%; member retention at 90 days improved by 15%.
Their Setup
Lifecycle automation + recurring billing for memberships + customer portal + reactivation flows
Workflow 05Real Estate
Listing Follow-Up
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REALTOR · OPEN HOUSE FOLLOW-UP
Workflow 05 — Real Estate
Real Estate Agent
Open house signup → 90-day nurture → showing
An agent was collecting names at open houses on paper, transferring to a spreadsheet, and emailing them sporadically — most never heard from her again. Now: digital signup at the open house adds the lead instantly, triggers a same-day thank-you SMS, kicks off a 90-day buyer-or-seller-specific nurture, and lands on her CRM dashboard with a follow-up task. Open-house-to-client conversion roughly doubled.
Their Setup
Digital lead capture + 90-day nurture + CRM task automation + showing scheduling
Workflow 06Contractor
Estimate to Invoice
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CONTRACTOR · QUOTE → JOB → PAID
Workflow 06 — Contractor
Home Remodeling Contractor
Estimate request → site visit → quote → invoice
A remodeling contractor had estimates piling up in his email, scheduling jobs on a wall calendar, sending invoices through QuickBooks, and following up by phone. Stuff fell through the cracks. One pipeline now tracks every estimate from first request through site visit, quote sent, follow-up nudge, contract signed, deposit invoice, job in progress, final invoice, and review request. Quote-to-paid time dropped from 3 weeks to 9 days on average.
Their Setup
Pipeline tracking + automated follow-ups + invoicing + deposit collection + review automation
Workflow 07Restaurant
Loyalty + Reviews
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RESTAURANT · REPEAT VISITS
Workflow 07 — Restaurant
Local Restaurant
Customer database + review requests + return offers
A neighborhood restaurant had zero way to reach customers between visits — no list, no nothing. QR code on every check links to a 2-second opt-in. New customers get an automated thank-you with a review request, repeat customers get loyalty rewards on milestones (3rd visit, birthday, 30-days-since-last-visit), and a weekly broadcast goes out for specials. Built a 2,400-person customer list in 6 months from scratch.
Their Setup
QR code opt-in + review request automation + birthday/milestone rewards + weekly broadcast
Workflow 08Local Biz
Review Velocity
REPUTATION · 4.2 → 4.8 IN 6 MO
Workflow 08 — Reputation Management
Local Service Business
4.2★ → 4.8★ in 6 months
A local service business sat at 4.2 stars on Google for years — fine but not great, and noticeably below competitors. They never asked customers for reviews because it felt awkward. An automated post-service SMS sends a 5-star review request to every customer 24 hours after service. The ones who would have left negative reviews get routed to a private feedback form first. Rating climbed to 4.8 in 6 months with 80+ new positive reviews.
Their Setup
Post-service review automation + sentiment routing + Google review monitoring + response templates
Composite scenarios. Real workflows we build with clients. Specific results vary by business and execution.
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Who This Is For

Best fit for businesses that want one system instead of five

GoHighLevel works for most small-to-medium businesses, but it's a particularly good fit when you're already stitching together multiple tools and the costs (or the chaos) are getting harder to ignore.

Why businesses like this setup
  • Less software clutter — one login instead of seven
  • Better visibility into leads, pipeline, and revenue
  • Automated communication without agency pricing
  • Easier invoicing and payment tracking
  • Cleaner appointment and follow-up workflows
  • More control over the customer journey end-to-end
  • Data finally connected across CRM, marketing, and payments
Good fit for businesses that want
  • A CRM without overcomplicating everything
  • Payments tied into invoicing and customer records
  • Marketing automation on a small business budget
  • Fewer third-party tools and extra logins
  • Support from a local team that understands operations
  • A practical system that can scale as the business grows
  • One bill instead of seven random subscription charges
How It Works

Three steps from chaos to consolidated

Setup is straightforward when someone who's done it 100 times is handling the configuration. Most clients are running their first automation within a week.

Step 01
Understand the workflow
We look at how you manage leads, invoices, appointments, and client communication today — what's working, what's broken, what tools you're paying for that you'd love to drop.
Step 02
Set up the right system
We provision your account, import contacts from your existing tools, configure your pipelines, connect payments through Tampa Bay Pay, and build your first 2-3 priority automations.
Step 03
Run leaner and follow up faster
With cleaner automation and payments tied into the CRM, your business moves quicker without adding chaos. Ongoing support is part of the relationship — not an upcharge.
Frequently Asked Questions

GoHighLevel — answered

What is GoHighLevel and how is it different from HubSpot or Mailchimp?
GoHighLevel (GHL) is an all-in-one platform that combines CRM, email and SMS marketing, funnels and landing pages, appointment scheduling, invoicing, payments, and reputation management. HubSpot does the CRM piece well but costs hundreds per month. Mailchimp handles email but nothing else. GHL replaces 5-7 separate tools with one platform — usually for less than what any single one of them costs at its mid-tier plan.
What's included in the $52/month plan?
Full CRM with unlimited contacts, two-way SMS and email, appointment scheduling, basic automations and workflows, invoicing with payment collection, landing pages and forms, and reputation management. Setup support from our local team is included. The plan is designed for small businesses that want the core functionality without paying agency-tier pricing.
Do I need to be a Tampa Bay Pay processing client to get this rate?
The $52/month flat rate is offered to Tampa Bay Pay merchants as part of the broader relationship. It's how we add real business value beyond payment processing. If you're not a processing client yet, we can talk about both at the same time.
Can I keep my existing payment processor with GoHighLevel?
You can use GHL standalone with most payment integrations, but the experience is significantly cleaner when payments flow through Tampa Bay Pay — invoicing, recurring billing, and CRM all stay connected without duct-tape API workarounds. Most clients who run both eventually consolidate.
How long does setup take?
Account provisioning is same-day. Functional setup (importing contacts, building your first automation, connecting payments, configuring scheduling) usually takes 5-10 business days depending on complexity. We handle the configuration and walk you through the parts you'll touch daily.
What if I'm already using HubSpot, Mailchimp, or Constant Contact?
We import contacts and historical data from most platforms (HubSpot, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, Pipedrive, Keap, etc.). Most businesses moving to GHL see their monthly software costs drop by $150-$400 once they consolidate. We'll do a quick audit of what you're currently paying for before you make the switch.
Is there a contract?
No. Month-to-month, cancel anytime. Same approach as everything else we do at Tampa Bay Pay — you stay because the system works for your business, not because you signed a 24-month commitment.
Do you offer setup and training help?
Yes — included in the monthly rate. Our local Tampa Bay team handles initial configuration, contact imports, basic automation builds, and walk-through training. Most businesses are running their first automation within the first week. Ongoing support is part of the relationship, not an upcharge.
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The highest-rated payments team in Tampa Bay
157+ five-star Google reviews · 172 total across platforms
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Stop paying for five tools that don't talk to each other
$52/month gets you CRM, marketing automation, and payments in one place
No contract, no setup fee, no agency markup. Local setup and ongoing support included. Let's look at what you're currently paying for and what we'd consolidate.
$52/month flat · Month-to-month · Local Tampa Bay team · (727) 732-3292
Real Merchants · Real Results

What Our Clients Are Saying

Tampa Bay businesses share their experience working with Tampa Bay Pay — from setup through ongoing support.

Joto's Pizza
Jodi Whitcomb, Owner  ·  jotospizza.com
Family-owned for 52 years. Upgraded to FigurePOS — caller ID integration, customizable menus, and a system staff learn fast without extensive training.
Restaurant FigurePOS Seminole, FL
Florida Orange Groves Winery
Lance Shooks, Owner  ·  floridawine.com
When QuickBooks stopped processing credit cards, Tampa Bay Pay provided a seamless integration — keeping their existing QuickBooks setup without an expensive POS replacement.
Winery & Retail QuickBooks Integration St. Pete Beach, FL
Plumbing by Paul
Paul & Alycia Alves, Owners  ·  plumbingbypaulllc.com
Tampa Bay Pay goes beyond payment processing — always reachable by phone, text, or email, and a valuable partner for Google SEO, social media, and web support.
Plumbing & Trade Dual Pricing Tampa Bay, FL
Plumbing by Paul
Paul Alves  ·  plumbingbypaulllc.com
Previous provider had frequent errors and slow funding. New setup processes payments reliably in the field and at the office — with next-day funding that's critical for a small business.
Plumbing & Trade Next-Day Funding Mobile Payments
Wrenchmasters
Kenny Gehringer, Owner  ·  wrenchmastersauto.com
Previous processor only offered a 1-800 number. Switched for local support and streamlined technology — now sends invoices and processes tap-to-pay even when internet is spotty.
Auto Service Tampa Bay, FL
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