Secrets of Scaling Paid Ads

Jul 21, 2024

Scaling Paid Ads for Businesses at Any Level

Biggest Obstacles

  • Ads Performance Decrease: Common issue when scaling, spending more money doesn’t always yield proportional results.
  • Trust Issues: Especially for ads on larger scales, low trust from audience.

Strategies for Different Business Sizes

650K Dental Recruiting

  • Current Strategy: Running ads on job boards.
  • Platform Recommendation: Use Meta (Facebook, Instagram).
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Address pain points (e.g., not wanting to work weekends, early hours, desire to retire, etc.).
    • Use targeted customer lists for lookalike audiences.
    • AI on Facebook will help in targeting if 'dentist' is in the copy/video.

600K Acupuncture

  • Local Business Advantage: Trust is higher for local businesses.
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Run lead gen ads with offers (e.g., free session, or low-cost sessions $19-$29).
    • Sales Process: Filter for qualified leads, confirm appointments with a card on file.
    • Prefer to sell before treating if possible.

3 Million CrossFit Coach Business

  • Current Content: Primarily podcasts.
  • Initial Strategy: Retargeting campaigns on all platforms, install relevant pixels.
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Let clients' testimonials be the main focus (proof-driven ads).
    • Create highly valuable free content (e.g., eBooks, frameworks).
    • Improve proof credibility: In-person, live, similar audience.

800K Vacation Rentals B2B

  • Target Audience: Homeowners with secondary homes.
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Use Meta for ease of targeting.
    • Lead with the pain points (e.g., lost income from empty homes).
    • Case studies displaying typical earnings.
    • Offer estimations based on neighborhood/zip code.

2 Million Beauty

  • Current Platform: Meta.
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Drive down CAC: Model successful ad strategies based on high-performing ones.
    • Increase LTV: Bundle low-ticket items with high-ticket items.
    • Scale creative production: High output, better system for UGC.

1.8 Million Private Practice

  • Current Funnel: Freebie to Facebook group.
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Onboarding calls as bonuses for group members.
    • Video series within the group, structured like a VSL.
    • Weekly webinars for direct engagement and conversion.
    • Engage actively in group through DMs and posts.

1.2 Million Virtual Assistants

  • Target Audience: Service business owners (e.g., roofers).
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Use Meta for targeting.
    • Focus on cost savings: Show how VAs improve profitability.
    • Freebie to thank you page scheduler.
    • Use testimonials and case studies.

1.2 Million Solar

  • Current Strategy: PPC
  • Ad Strategy:
    • 70-20-10 Rule: Main ad versions, adjacent ideas, wild ideas.

1.2 Million Assisted Living

  • Platforms: Facebook, YouTube
  • Ad Strategy: Spend more based on available capacity.

10 Million Executive Health

  • Platform: YouTube Ads
  • Challenges: Compliance in claims.
  • Solution: Use compliance audit firms to ensure ad approval and legality.

10 Million Roofing PPC

  • Current Status: High ROAS
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Retarget on all platforms (GDN, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube).
    • Meta ads for broader reach due to high average ticket.
    • Free audits or savings consultations.

Real Estate Long-term Rentals

  • Challenges: Low trust, low ROAS.
  • Ad Strategy:
    • Focus on proof rather than promises.
    • Consider a group funnel to engage and convert leads.
    • Incremental improvements: Add proof, make more content, use group funnels.

General Recommendations

  • Scaling Strategy: Tailor approach based on business size and industry.
  • Creative Production: Focus on high-quality, proof-driven content.
  • Trust-Building: Use real testimonials, case studies, and group engagement.