Look, I’ll keep it real with you—starting or scaling a digital agency with HighLevel should feel empowering…
But when DNS records won’t verify and Stripe acts like it’s never heard of you, it can feel like your entire agency is held together with duct tape.
We get it. That’s why we hosted another 🔥 Zoom training with Mario Aldayuz, our Head of Partnerships at HL Pro Tools, to tackle the messy side of HighLevel: DNS issues, SaaS billing hiccups, and the techy stuff no one tells you about.
So if you’ve ever found yourself yelling at your monitor because your subdomain won’t connect or SaaS mode broke your Stripe integration—buckle up. This one’s for you 👇
DNS Setup: Don’t Let It Derail Your Launch
HighLevel is a beast—but it only works right when your DNS setup is clean.
During the session, one attendee, Julia, was stuck on a common (and super frustrating) issue: SSL verification kept failing on her dedicated domain.
Mario’s fix? Switch to Cloudflare.
Seriously, if you’re still relying on GoDaddy or your domain registrar’s default DNS, you’re just making life harder.
Cloudflare makes record management smoother and faster, especially when you’re juggling things like:
✅ Dedicated agency domains
✅ White-labeled subdomains (like dashboard.agency.com)
✅ Calendar, API, and email links
And if you’re not sure your records are set up correctly?
SaaS Mode & Stripe: What Not to Screw Up
Stripe + HighLevel’s SaaS configurator is one of the most powerful combos out there… when set up correctly.
But here’s the problem: Too many agencies jump the gun and activate SaaS Mode before they’re actually ready.
Here’s the right way to do it, according to Mario:
🚧 Start in sandbox mode
Test your setup using a Stripe test account. That way, any pricing or permission errors won’t affect your real account.
🧩 Import Stripe products the right way
Make sure every tier—Starter, Pro, Ultimate, etc.—is mapped properly. One missed field and the whole flow breaks.
💡 Don’t activate SaaS Mode until you’ve tested your full funnel
From signup → checkout → onboarding → billing.
Because once you flip that SaaS switch, your Stripe account gets tied to those permissions, and any changes after the fact = major headaches.
Real Talk: Have You Actually Tested Your Own Funnel?
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve talked to who built an entire SaaS funnel in HighLevel…
…and then never ran through it as a customer.
🙅♂️ No test payments
🙅♂️ No dummy onboarding
🙅♂️ No broken link checks
You wouldn’t launch a rocket without testing the engine, right?
Here’s your checklist before going live:
✅ Create test accounts for every pricing tier
✅ Make test purchases via Stripe sandbox
✅ Check every email, redirect, and permission
✅ Make sure invoices are branded and accurate
✅ Confirm access to snapshots or automations
Final Thoughts + Your Next Step
HighLevel is incredible—but only when your setup doesn’t sabotage your growth.
From domain mess-ups to Stripe misfires, every issue is fixable when you know where to look. And if you want the shortcuts, tools, and done-for-you assets to streamline all of this?
No more guessing. No more duct tape. Just clean, scalable systems that make you look like a pro—even if you’re just getting started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real Talk: Have You Actually Tested Your Own Funnel?
I can’t tell you how many people I’ve talked to who built an entire SaaS funnel in HighLevel……and then never ran through it as a customer. 🙅♂️ No test payments🙅♂️ No dummy onboarding🙅♂️ No broken link checks You wouldn’t launch a rocket without testing the engine, right? Here’s your checklist before going live: ✅ Create test accounts for every pricing tier✅ Make test purchases via Stripe sandbox✅ Check every email, redirect, and permission✅ Make sure invoices are branded and accurate✅ Confirm access to snapshots or automations
What should I know about dNS Setup: Don’t Let It Derail Your Launch?
HighLevel is a beast—but it only works right when your DNS setup is clean. During the session, one attendee, Julia, was stuck on a common (and super frustrating) issue: SSL verification kept failing on her dedicated domain. Mario’s fix? Switch to Cloudflare. Seriously, if you’re still relying on GoDaddy or your domain registrar’s default DNS, you’re just making life harder. Cloudflare makes record management smoother and faster, especially when you’re juggling things like: ✅ Dedicated agency domains✅ White-labeled subdomains (like dashboard.agency.com)✅ Calendar, API, and email links And if you’re not sure your records are set up correctly?
What should I know about saaS Mode & Stripe: What Not to Screw Up?
Stripe + HighLevel’s SaaS configurator is one of the most powerful combos out there… when set up correctly. But here’s the problem: Too many agencies jump the gun and activate SaaS Mode before they’re actually ready. Here’s the right way to do it, according to Mario: 🚧 Start in sandbox mode Test your setup using a Stripe test account. That way, any pricing or permission errors won’t affect your real account. 🧩 Import Stripe products the right way Make sure every tier—Starter, Pro, Ultimate, etc.—is mapped properly. One missed field and the whole flow breaks. 💡 Don’t activate SaaS Mode until you’ve tested your full funnel From signup → checkout → onboarding → billing. Because once you flip that SaaS switch, your Stripe account gets tied to those permissions, and any changes after the fact = major headaches.
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