Show Notes
If your ad reports look great but your business isn't actually growing, your digital budget is leaking cash.
In this episode, we break down the most common digital ad spend traps, from hidden tagging glitches and aggressive AI settings to flawed agency retainers, to show you how to audit your account and recover wasted money.
Tune in to get the exact 4-step checklist that will stop Meta and Google from eating your profits and force your ad account to drive real growth.
Key moments:
00:00: Why Page Views Are Lying About Your Ad Results
04:00: How Your Ad Campaigns Are Competing Against Yourself
05:41: The Truth About AI Tools Ruining Your Brand Integrity
12:16: Why High ROAS Is a Vanity Metric That Stops Real Growth
15:23: How We Saved 200K in Ad Spend for a 700 Location Franchise
24:43: How Squeezing Your Agency Fees Guarantees Bad Performance
30:14: How to Run a 4 Step DIY Audit on Your Ad Account
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