EPISODE · Apr 20, 2022 · 11 MIN
MBA2030 Q&A Wednesday: I’ve had no luck with paid ads. Should I just stop wasting my money?
from The $100 MBA Show · host Omar Zenhom
For a startup, paid ads can be a game-changer…or a complete bust.It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who runs a small SaaS business in need of more traffic. Our listener has been sinking money into paid digital advertising for months — and has exactly $0 to show for it.So how long should you lose profit on paid ads, before finally tapping out?Today, we discuss why paid ads work better for some businesses than others, why paid advertising is deceptively complex, and how to know if you’re likely to see an ROI. Depending on a few factors, it might be smarter to spend your marketing money elsewhere.We’ll cover the numbers you should consider, different models of paid advertising, and our favorite alternative to paid ads. Figure out what kind of marketing and advertising makes the most sense for you — Click Play!To submit your questions, visit 100mba.net/q.SUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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For a startup, paid ads can be a game-changer…or a complete bust. It’s Q&A Wednesday, and we’ve got a listener who runs a small SaaS business in need of more traffic. Our listener has been sinking money into paid digital advertising for months — and has exactly $0 to show for it.
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MBA2030 Q&A Wednesday: I’ve had no luck with paid ads. Should I just stop wasting my money?
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