Karly Beachler, CEO & Founder @ BloomCalls
Karly Beachler
CEO | Founder @ BloomCalls
Skype: @karly.kroft https://www.bloomcalls.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karly-beachler/
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Prepare to be inspired by the legendary Karly Beachler, the latest Female Power Player to watch, and a true force in the affiliate marketing industry! Karly, the CEO and Founder of BloomCalls.com, is no stranger to the affiliate world…
Since diving into the industry in 2016—almost early enough to be a pioneer—she’s left her mark through sheer expertise, hustle, and an unmistakable presence that lights up every room she’s in. Her years of experience span lead generation, pay-per-call, and more, making her a trusted name among marketers and brands alike.
After years of honing her skills with industry giants like MarketCall (Director of Affiliate Partnerships, Interactive Technologies (Affiliate Manager), VS Media (Product Manager), Threat Culture Media (VP Biz Dev), and Connection Holdings (VP Partnerships), Karly’s decision to launch BloomCalls is a natural next step.
These diverse experiences gave her a unique, hands-on understanding of strategic partnerships, campaign management, and high-impact lead generation, making her well-equipped to drive success with her own innovative approach in the pay-per-call space.
Now, with BloomCalls, she’s channeling everything she’s learned to create powerful, results-oriented partnerships for her clients.
A regular at the Affiliate Ball since the start, an AFFY Expo & AFFY Awards regular, Karly's been a memorable presence at these epic events, from sharing laughs with Jeff Ross on stage while getting “roasted” when she worked with MarketCall team who won the coveted AFFY Award for the best Lead Generation Solution, to pulling off the longest hug with Method Man backstage (details below). And, she’ll be a featured guest on the live D-Money talk show at the upcoming Affiliate Ball Holiday Party in LA so come out and play!
As she bravely branches out on her own with BloomCalls, Karly is building high-value connections for buyers and sellers in pay-per-call, specializing in direct, trackable calls to maximize client impact. Animated, sweet, and undeniably vibrant, Karly is someone who can effortlessly “hang” with anyone in the room and get deals done while making it all look easy.
In this exclusive interview, Karly shares her insights on the industry’s evolution, her secrets to success, and how you can boost your own earnings. Dive in and discover how she can help you make money in the super timely and lucrative Pay-Per-Call space with her powerful strategies and unique approach!
Karly, with your depth of expertise in the pay-per-call industry, you’re clearly skilled at breaking down complex ideas. Not everyone in performance marketing grasps all the intricacies of the pay-per-call sector, and many are trying to learn it quickly. If you were explaining the concept of buying and selling calls to a kindergartener, how would you simplify it so anyone could understand how it works?
I learned to reverse engineer things at a very young age, which was highly beneficial, simple, and applicable in the real world. Curiosity is a skill when it comes to mastering the intricacies of pay-per-call, but when I explain it to my family or others NOT within the industry, it goes something like this:
Pay-per-call marketing is like hiring someone to bring interested customers to your doorstep. You pay them for each customer who calls and is already interested in what you’re offering. Each time you speak to someone who comes to your house brought to you by the person you hired – you pay the person you hired a fee. The people you speak with may or may not immediately buy your product or service, but you’re paying for a warm or direct introduction to someone who’s already expressed interest. The only difference is that instead of the person showing up at your door, they call you.
Everything gets much more granular when you discuss specific verticals, but those are details kindergarteners don’t need right now (laugh). LOL
BloomCalls specializes in generating consumer-initiated live leads, which are known to drive higher engagement and, ultimately, better ROI. Could you explain why consumer-initiated leads are so effective in maximizing returns for clients, and what makes them superior to other types of leads in terms of conversion potential and customer intent?
Consumer-initiated leads, especially inbound phone call leads, have a higher level of intent than cold-call or form-submit leads, for example. Studies show inbound calls convert 3x better than outbound leads due to higher intent, a trend BloomCalls capitalizes on to deliver exceptional ROI for clients. Compared to outbound-dialed data leads, potential inbound call customers have already skipped the awareness and interest phases of the sales funnel - they’re already in the decision phase, which makes the conversion potential substantially higher.
Real-time engagement and a better quality of customer interaction not only shorten decision-making time but also bolster confidence in the process. When customers reach out independently, they perceive the business as a solution provider rather than a company chasing their attention.
BloomCalls stands out as a true innovator in the lead generation space, combining internal media buying teams with a network of top-tier performance partners to produce live, consumer-initiated leads in finance and insurance—partners and processes that truly move the needle. With such a high standard for delivering real results, what strategies do you find most effective in ensuring the quality and engagement of the inbound calls and live leads BloomCalls generates?
Really, it comes down to a few simple principles;
Diligence
Attention to Detail
Transparency and Communication
Proper Vetting & Quality Partners
I wake up ready to show up, keep a clear/consistent line of communication with my partners, dig into statistics, analyze buyer disposition reports, listen to calls, and continuously work on optimizing campaigns on both the buying and selling sides of the funnel. I’ve worked with my top media buying partners for years and strategically aligned with them to recognize profitability and scale while maintaining high-quality, cost-effective CPAs. Additionally, it takes two to tango, so I always aim to strategically align with my buyers by understanding the ins and outs of their products or services, their scripts, CPA requirements, acceptable marketing practices, and how they best maximize their ROI.
Furthermore, you can instantly recognize quality partners by always asking targeted, strategic questions. Depending on the product, quality partners will respect you more and be more interested in doing business when you know what you’re talking about.
Proper vetting of partners on both sides of the sales funnel is also paramount to building out a successful relationship. Beyond being able to answer targeted strategic questions, quality partners won’t shy away from taking video calls, can provide references, and have established identities across different platforms like LinkedIn, Skype, etc. I won’t work with anyone who isn’t industry-verified or won’t take a video call.
Beyond that, as a boutique brokerage, my fees are incredibly cost-effective and competitive on the buying and selling sides because I have little overhead.
BloomCalls excels at driving high-intent, live leads and inbound calls across critical verticals in insurance—like Medicare, ACA, final expense, and auto insurance—as well as finance, including debt relief, credit repair, and personal loans. With such a specialized focus, how do you tailor your approach in each of these verticals to ensure lead quality and relevance, maximizing outcomes for your clients?
The answer is simple: master the product, master the vertical. With such specialized industries, sellers must understand the complexities of each product and ensure that they market them following regulations and policies. This is the only way to ensure lead quality, ensuring the customer understands what they are calling in for, at least to a certain extent.
With many years of experience in affiliate marketing, you’ve witnessed the industry’s evolution firsthand—from the early days to today’s highly specialized landscape. What are some of the most significant transitions you’ve observed in affiliate marketing over the years, and how have these changes influenced how BloomCalls approaches lead generation and client partnerships?
Great question. Affiliate marketing has come a long way, evolving from simple banner ads to a highly sophisticated, performance-driven model. Technology like AI and advanced tracking have made campaigns more efficient, while mobile-first strategies and content-focused approaches have become essential for reaching and engaging audiences effectively. Regulatory changes like GDPR have also pushed the industry to prioritize transparency and ethical practices.
One of the most impactful shifts has been focusing on high-intent leads, especially with pay-per-call campaigns, where quality far outweighs quantity. These changes have shaped my focus on delivering measurable value, leveraging data and cross-channel strategies, and building solid, results-driven partnerships.
After years of working with and learning from industry leaders, you’ve now ventured out on your own with BloomCalls, taking on both the rewards and responsibilities of leading your business and team. What’s your “why”, what have been some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in making this shift, and how has this independence shaped your approach to running BloomCalls?
If we want great rewards, we must face our fears and take greater yet strategically calculated risks. Growth takes change. I was ready for the next stage of growth and challenge in my career, and I recognized that I was prepared to take the next step. BloomCalls is my brainchild, and I’m ready to watch it grow.
The biggest challenge was simply facing my fears and admitting to myself that I was ready. Given that I was already highly independent in my previous roles and had already managed all aspects of a performance marketing business, it’s not as demanding as I thought it would be. I hit the ground running, and its onward and upward from here.
BloomCalls taps into top-tier traffic sources—from Meta and Google to SEO, TikTok, and influencer networks—to generate the highest quality leads for clients. With such a diverse range of platforms, how do you ensure each source is optimized to drive the most valuable traffic?
At BloomCalls, we know that every traffic source is unique, so we take a tailored approach to optimizing each one for maximum value. For Meta and Google, it’s all about leveraging data—advanced targeting, real-time analytics, and constant testing to refine performance. With SEO, we focus on high-quality, intent-driven content to bring in long-term, organic traffic that’s ready to convert.
On platforms like TikTok and influencer networks, we prioritize authenticity and creativity to connect with specific audiences while staying aligned with client goals. Across all channels, we constantly track performance, adapt strategies, and ensure every campaign is aligned with delivering high-intent leads that make a real impact for our clients.
At Darren Blatt’s Affiliate Ball, only the main sponsors usually get the exclusive chance to meet and hang out with the legendary performing artist backstage. But over the years, we’ve adored Karly and remembered her telling us how much she loved Method Man. So, as Darren and I were heading down to the green room with sponsors to be with Method Man and his crew, we spotted her—and at the last minute, Darren yelled out, “Karly, come with us!” What followed was an unforgettable moment: they shared the biggest, hilariously long and cute hug, chatted, took photos, laughed, and you could see the pure joy in Karly’s smile.
How did you feel in that moment, Karly? What other artists would you like to meet one day or have you liked at the Affiliate Balls? And what does it mean to you to share experiences like this with friends and peers?
I felt ALIVE!!! Id love to see more DJs and perhaps some Rock artists bless the Affiliate Ball stage :) Nothing compares to quality social networking with the best partners in the industry!
Karly Beachler hanging out backstage with Method Man at the Affiliate Ball in Vegas
Throughout your career, you’ve consistently been part of winning teams, contributing to major achievements like MarketCall’s AFFY Award and helping companies secure prestigious rankings—such as the #1 spot in advertising and marketing and the #8 spot overall on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list. Having achieved so much recognition already, if you could choose a category for a future AFFY Award that would bring you on stage with your team—and maybe a playful roast from a top comedian—what would it be, and why would that particular honor be meaningful to you?
Haha, I adore this question. If there were an award for Best Hugs, I’d indeed be honored to receive that. I have no idea what the roast could be, but anything BILL BURR says to me would be a dream come true.
As someone with extensive experience scaling affiliate and partnership networks in the PPC and PPL space, you've mastered the art of leveraging data and consumer insights for impactful results. For performance marketers aiming to maximize value in buying and selling calls, what emerging consumer behaviors or market trends should they be focusing on to stay ahead and drive greater success in their campaigns? For those looking to buy or sell calls, what makes BloomCalls the go-to choice for ensuring optimized campaign success and maximizing ROI?
Buyers and sellers need to leverage data to deliver tailored messaging and experiences that meet consumers at the right moment in their journey. Harnessing the motivation behind positive impulse reinforcement is powerful, and flows reflect that. Transparency matters more than ever. Consumers are drawn to brands and campaigns that prioritize clear, trustworthy communication.
At BloomCalls, we stand out because we align with these trends. We tap into top-tier traffic sources and use advanced optimization strategies to ensure every call connects buyers with high-intent consumers, ready to take action. Our hands-on approach, paired with minimal overhead, means better margins for both sides. With a focus on scalability, transparency, and results, BloomCalls is the partner you can trust to maximize ROI and grow your campaigns efficiently.
For someone buying or selling calls in the pay-per-call industry, understanding BloomCalls’ approach to measurable results, cost efficiency, and targeting is key. Could you explain how BloomCalls addresses each of these?
At BloomCalls, measurable results come from a deep focus on connecting the right consumer with the right opportunity, using data to optimize every step of the funnel. Cost efficiency is built into our model—we minimize overhead and prioritize smart resource allocation to maximize ROI for both buyers and sellers. Our targeting is driven by intent; we go beyond surface-level demographics to ensure campaigns reach consumers who are actively ready to engage, delivering consistent, impactful outcomes.
With BloomCalls' focus on delivering high-value, consumer-initiated leads, ROI is naturally a key metric for your clients. What is the typical ROI potential you aim for in your campaigns, and do you provide clients with insights or success metrics from similar campaigns? Could you share an example of a particularly successful campaign you’ve run, highlighting what made it a standout in terms of performance and returns?
We provide detailed insights and benchmarks based on similar campaigns to set realistic expectations. For example, in a recent Debt Settlement campaign, our partnership with top media buyers resulted in a 3x ROI, driven by precise targeting and optimizing conversion rates. It stood out because of our hands-on collaboration and commitment to transparent performance tracking, ensuring client success. Our Debt Settlement Inbounds campaigns boast CPAs sub 400 and average debt loads of 25k+.
You’re known for your vibrant personality and unique style, including some memorable tattoos. Could you share a bit about what your tattoos mean to you? And when you’re not in full-on business mode, what are some things you love to do in your free time or something people might be surprised to learn about you?
My two favorite tattoos are the quotes I have:
“Love has its reasons of which reason knows nothing” – a spin on the Blaise Pascal quote included in Viktor Frankl’s book “Man’s Search for Meaning.” This quote is blasted on my chest; it was my first tattoo.
“Seek Discomfort” is an inspirational tattoo on my right arm, which I got after starting Bloomcalls.
My tattoos reflect my values—'Love has its reasons' speaks to the beauty of irrational love, while 'Seek Discomfort' reminds me to embrace growth through challenges. In my downtime, I connect with nature, often retreating to my cabin in the Sierras.
With BloomCalls making waves in the industry, trade shows must be a great opportunity for you to connect and showcase what you offer. Which upcoming trade shows are you planning to attend, and what strategies or unique touches do you have in mind to stand out and make an impact among attendees?
I just attended GeekOut Los Angeles last weekend and coming up, I’ll be attending Affiliate World Bangkok in December, Affiliate Summit West in Las Vegas, SW, Leadscon, Lead Generation World in Florida - and many more! And, I’ll be a featured speaker on the D-Money Show at the Affiliate Ball Holiday party!
At trade shows, my priority is building relationships first. I take the time to get to know potential clients—who they are as people, their hobbies, their business goals, challenges, and what they’re looking for—before jumping into any sales pitch.
I build valuable and memorable rapport by focusing on understanding the needs of and bonding with company reps. This approach allows me to tailor our value proposition to their needs, making the conversation more relevant and impactful. By first focusing on understanding their perspectives and communication styles, I create a stronger connection that naturally leads to meaningful discussions about how BloomCalls can help them achieve their goals.
In an industry full of talented leaders and innovators, certain people leave a lasting impact on our careers. Are there one or two individuals in the affiliate and lead generation space who have greatly influenced you along the way? What insights or guidance did they share that continue to inspire your approach today?
I'd have to say Darren Blatt and his journey through many lead generation verticals have been very inspiring. Darren always pivotally positions himself, and everyone loves him; how cool is that?
Ironically, this a name that is not well known in this industry, but Matt Gardener also left a long-lasting impact on me regarding what it means to be a true leader.
BloomCalls has built a strong network of super-affiliates and direct publishers, working with partners who manage six-figure monthly ad spends to deliver high-volume, qualified leads. As you look to diversify your advertiser partnerships, who would be the ideal buyer or offer owner to reach out to you? Are there specific qualities or goals you look for in partners within verticals like Subprime Auto Financing, English and Spanish Debt Settlement, or other high-converting PPC/CPL/CPA offers?
Our ideal advertiser partners are offer owners with high-converting PPC/CPL/CPA offers. We can run any performance marketing verticals or campaigns that lead to profitability. We specialize in the subprime consumer market, so anything targeting that audience could be a winner.
I look for buyer partners who understand all aspects of the consumer journey, have a strong script, communicate effectively, can handle or prepare for scaling, and have solid references and payment terms.
