EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 14 MIN
Why 97% of SMMA Agencies Fail at Lead Gen (And My 3-Step Fix)
from Build Different · host Jake Rivera
Ever wonder why your SMMA is bleeding money on lead gen while competitors get clients begging to work with them? Jake Rivera breaks down the brutal math: 97% of agencies fail at this because they're doing everything backwards. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why the $58 average CPL is actually killing most B2B agencies (and the simple tweak that cuts it in half) • The retargeting sequence framework that boosts conversions by 76% (most agencies skip step 2) • How video content drives 3x higher engagement than static ads (plus Jake's exact video structure) • The 5-minute response rule that makes you 21x more likely to close leads 👤 Perfect for: SMMA owners tired of watching ad spend disappear with nothing to show for it. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Jake Rivera exposes why most lead gen fails [01:45] The real reason your CPL is too high [03:30] Retargeting sequences that actually convert [05:15] Video content that stops the scroll [07:00] Response time secrets from top closers [08:45] The 3-step framework that fixes everything [11:00] Action steps you can implement today These aren't theory tactics from some guru who's never run ads. Jake built and sold his own tech company, and these are the exact strategies he used to scale past eight figures. No fluff about "building relationships" or other vague nonsense. The best part? You can start testing these approaches this week. Your current campaigns don't have to keep hemorrhaging cash while you figure this out. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Build Different on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for daily episodes that actually move the needle. Your next breakthrough is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: SMMA lead generation, Facebook ads optimization, retargeting campaigns, video marketing, B2B lead conversion Catch every episode at Build Different ------------- Keywords: business development, lead generation, digital marketing agency, entrepreneur mindset, sales strategies, saas entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ever wonder why your SMMA is bleeding money on lead gen while competitors get clients begging to work with them? Jake Rivera breaks down the brutal math: 97% of agencies fail at this because they're doing everything backwards. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why the $58 average CPL is actually killing most B2B agencies (and the simple tweak that cuts it in half) • The retargeting sequence framework that boosts conversions by 76% (most agencies skip step 2) • How video content drives 3x higher engagement than static ads (plus Jake's exact video structure) • The 5-minute response rule that makes you 21x more likely to close leads 👤 Perfect for: SMMA owners tired of watching ad spend disappear with nothing to show for it. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Jake Rivera exposes why most lead gen fails [01:45] The real reason your CPL is too high [03:30] Retargeting sequences that actually convert [05:15] Video content that stops the scroll [07:00] Response time secrets from top closers [08:45] The 3-step framework that fixes everything [11:00] Action steps you can implement today These aren't theory tactics from some guru who's never run ads. Jake built and sold his own tech company, and these are the exact strategies he used to scale past eight figures. No fluff about "building relationships" or other vague nonsense. The best part? You can start testing these approaches this week. Your current campaigns don't have to keep hemorrhaging cash while you figure this out. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Build Different on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for daily episodes that actually move the needle. Your next breakthrough is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: SMMA lead generation, Facebook ads optimization, retargeting campaigns, video marketing, B2B lead conversion Catch every episode at Build Different ------------- Keywords: business development, lead generation, digital marketing agency, entrepreneur mindset, sales strategies, saas entrepreneur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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