Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1210: How this 19yo entrepreneur is CRUSHING paid ads + digital marketing w/ Andre Lokuszta
At just 19 years old, Andre Lokuszta has already built a digital marketing agency that’s helping businesses generate millions in revenue. In this episode, Andre shares how he got started at 17, the frameworks he uses to run wildly effective paid ad campaigns, and how he uses automation and AI to scale results without losing personalization.
You’ll hear how Andre sees age as a strategic advantage, why most businesses are failing at paid ads, and how to build systems that optimize for what really matters—predictable client acquisition. Whether you’re new to ads or scaling your funnel, this episode is packed with gold.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
- 🚀 Why execution—not age—is the real currency in entrepreneurship
- 📉 The biggest mistake business owners make when they judge marketing based on cost per lead
- 🔁 How to build automated backend systems that qualify, nurture, and convert leads
- 🧠 Why ad fatigue happens—and how to keep your funnels performing
- 📲 The right way to use platforms like Meta, Google, and LinkedIn (based on YOUR customer)
- 📈 How to create messaging that connects directly with your ideal client profile (ICP)
- ⚙️ Why AI is leverage—not the product—and how to use it strategically in your business
📝 About the Guest
Andre Lokuszta is a 19-year-old entrepreneur and founder of Netcast Marketing, a digital marketing agency he launched at 17 while still in high school. Now a full-time student at UC San Diego, he has already helped clients generate millions in revenue through strategic paid advertising, lead generation, and client acquisition. Andre’s hands-on approach and passion for business have given him a sharp understanding of what drives real results. Balancing college and entrepreneurship, he continues to grow as a leader while sharing insights from building a business from the ground up.
🎯 Guest’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
“Let your actions speak for who you want to become, not your words.” – Andre Lokuszta
💬 Key takeaways from Andre’s advice:
✔ Talk less, do more—your daily actions define your identity and success
✔ If your calendar doesn’t reflect your goals, you’re not really pursuing them
✔ Set 3 non-negotiable priorities daily and schedule them
📢 Memorable Quotes
- “Competence isn’t age-bound—it’s execution-bound.” – Andre Lokuszta
- “AI isn’t the product, it’s the leverage. Use it to simplify and scale.” – Andre Lokuszta
- “What you spend your time on is what you become.” – Andre Lokuszta
💡 Actionable Takeaways
- ✅ Stop focusing on cost per lead—optimize for cost per acquisition
- ✅ Build nurture automations to keep leads warm and reduce drop-off
- ✅ Identify your ideal client profile (ICP) and tailor your messaging to speak directly to them
- ✅ Don’t fear ad fatigue—expect it, and be ready with new creatives
- ✅ Zoom out for true work-life balance: it’s about seasons, not daily perfection
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