SaaStrophe Series: The Case of the Phantom Leads by James Gregg @ Search Click Boom

🚀 Key Takeaways:Why not all leads are created equal—and how to avoid chasing the wrong onesThe importance of aligning ad campaigns with real business outcomesHow an audit can uncover costly targeting mistakes before it’s too lateTune in for a cautionary tale that underscores the importance of measuring what matters—because no one wants to spend tens of thousands of dollars on leads that lead nowhere.🎙️ $72k for Zero Customers: The Cost of Misguided PPC CampaignsIn this episode, I share the jaw-dropping story of a small B2B SaaS company that thought they were winning the paid search game—until the hard truth came out. After spending $72k on Google Ads and generating 900 leads over the course of a year, they asked me to audit their campaign to see how many of those leads turned into paying customers. The result? Zero. Not a single one.What went wrong? They weren’t targeting the right audience. This story dives into the dangers of focusing on leads without aligning them to revenue, the pitfalls of poor targeting, and the messy reality of attribution in B2B marketing.