

Ads with a Twang
Ben Blackmon Chief Results Getter, Marketing with a Twang
Facebook ads with a Twang is dedicated to taking the often over complicated process of creating successful Facebook ads and breaking them down step by step in less than 10 minutes at a time.
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May 21, 2025 • 14min
90 Day Facebook Ad Challenge
90 Day Facebook Ad Challenge. You in? 👉 Struggling to get leads? Get Lead Magnet Mastery: The $1K System... just [$27] https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/lmmv20 👉 Want better marketing help without the fluff? Get The Brutal Truth Marketing Digest ...it's free. https://inbox.onefocusmarketing.com/btmd

May 14, 2025 • 15min
Why Facebook Ads Kinda Suck in 2025 (But They Still Work)
Facebook Ads aren't dead — but they have changed. In this episode, I break down why Facebook Ads feel harder in 2025, what's still working, and how to fix common mistakes coaches and course creators over 45 are making with ads.

May 7, 2025 • 11min
WHY Your Facebook Ads Stink. Hint: It's not what you think.
Wonder why your Facebook ads stink while others seem to do everything right? Hint: It's not the algorithm, iOS updates, or your Facebook ads strategy - I'm revealing the real reason most lead generation campaigns fail (and how to fix it now). 💡 Create a simple lead magnet in under an hour—and turn it into your first or next $1K. 👉 Get my Lead Magnet Mastery: The $1K System for only [$27] https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/lmmv20

Apr 30, 2025 • 10min
The 2x–3x Rule: How Smart Advertisers Actually Scale
Struggling to get your Facebook ads to convert? The problem might not be your offer—it's that you don't know your real return on ad spend (ROAS) target. In this episode, I'll show you why chasing a 10x return is unrealistic, and how smart advertisers grow with a 2x–3x ROAS that actually scales. 💡 Create a simple lead magnet in under an hour—and turn it into your first or next $1K. 👉 Get Lead Magnet Mastery: The $1K System for only $27 https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/lmmv20

Apr 23, 2025 • 15min
The Facebook Ad Launch Formula
Want the Facebook ad launch formula that actually works? I'll show you how to run Facebook ads like a pro instead of burning cash like everyone else - this isn't a Facebook ads tutorial, it's the exact 3-phase strategy behind multiple 6-figure launches. 💡 Create a simple lead magnet in under an hour—and turn it into your first or next $1K. 👉 Get my Lead Magnet Mastery: The $1K System for only [$27] 💡 Get better leads. How to create a simple lead magnet in under an hour—and turn it into your first or next $1K. 👉 Lead Magnet Mastery: The $1K System for only [$27] https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/lmm1k

Apr 16, 2025 • 10min
If You Don't Run Ads, What Are You Going to Do?
If you're avoiding Facebook ads, Instagram ads, and Google ads for your digital marketing strategy, then what's your plan for lead generation and social media marketing? I've got the solution on this episode 💡 Create a simple lead magnet in under an hour—and turn it into your first or next $1K. 👉 Get my Lead Magnet Mastery: The $1K System for only [$27] 💡 Get better leads. How to create a simple lead magnet in under an hour—and turn it into your first or next $1K. 👉 Lead Magnet Mastery: The $1K System for only [$27] https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/lmm1k

Apr 9, 2025 • 22min
Facebook Ad Budgeting: How Much Should You Spend (And How to Stop Freaking Out About It)
💰 "How much should I spend on Facebook ads?" - if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me this, I wouldn't need to run Facebook ads! Look, I get it. You're staring at that budget field wondering if $5 a day is too little or if $50 a day will have you living in a van down by the river. The good news? There's a way to figure this out without drama or guesswork. 👉 In this episode, I'm breaking down: ✅ How to find your "I can sleep at night" ad budget (hint: don't use grocery money) ✅ Why most coaches are spending WAY too little on ads and then wondering why they're not working ✅ The actual math behind profitable campaigns (math doesn't lie, even when you want it to) ✅ How to scale your budget without having a panic attack every time you check your ad account Most people get all emotional about their ad spend instead of looking at the cold, hard numbers. But numbers don't have feelings, and your Facebook ads shouldn't either. 💡 Trying to create the perfect lead magnet? STOP already! 👉 Get my Lead Magnet Mastery Course for just $27: https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/mastery27 🎧 Subscribe to the Ads with a Twang podcast for weekly, no-fluff ad strategies! 📺 Want more in-depth stuff? I've got videos too: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingwithatwang

Apr 2, 2025 • 12min
Should You Use AI for Your Ads? (The Truth About AI Copy, Images, and Videos)
🤖 Can AI really create your ads for you? Let's talk about it. 🤖 With AI tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and AI video generators, it's tempting to think you can automate your entire ad creation process. But do AI-generated ads actually perform well? Not really. AI can be helpful, but the best ads still need a human touch. 👉 In this episode, I break down: ✅ Why AI-generated ad copy needs heavy editing to sound natural ✅ Why AI images and stock-style graphics don't build trust ✅ Why personal videos convert better than AI avatars and robotic voices ✅ How to use AI as a tool—without letting it ruin your ads 💡 Trying to create the perfect lead magnet? STOP. 👉 Get my Lead Magnet Mastery Course for just $27: https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/mastery27 🎧 Subscribe to the Ads with a Twang podcast for weekly ad strategy episodes! 📺 Want more in-depth marketing strategies and ad tutorials? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingwithatwang

Mar 26, 2025 • 15min
Which Ad Platform Is Right For You?
🚀 Confused about where to run ads? Let's break it down. 🚀 With so many ad platforms—Facebook, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok—it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The truth is, different platforms work better for different types of businesses. If you're a coach, course creator, or consultant, you need an ad strategy that gets leads, builds relationships, and converts at a reasonable cost. That's why Facebook Ads is the best choice for most coaches and course sellers. 👉 In this episode, I break down: ✅ The pros and cons of major ad platforms (Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok) ✅ Why Facebook Ads work best for coaches, course creators, and service providers ✅ How to get started with Facebook Ads without wasting money ✅ What makes Facebook cheaper and more effective than most other platforms 💡 Trying to create the perfect lead magnet? STOP. 👉 Get my Lead Magnet Mastery Course for just $27: https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/mastery27 🎧 Subscribe to the Ads with a Twang podcast for weekly ad strategy episodes! 📺 Want more in-depth marketing strategies and ad tutorials? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingwithatwang

Mar 19, 2025 • 9min
Are Retargeting Ads The BEST Strategy For Your Online Business Growth
🔥 Ever wonder why you keep seeing ads for something you clicked on but didn't buy? That's retargeting in action! 🔥 Retargeting ads are one of the most powerful ways to stay in front of people who are already interested in what you offer. Instead of constantly chasing new customers, you can bring back people who have already engaged with you. 👉 In this episode, I break down: ✅ What retargeting ads are and how they work ✅ Why most people don't buy the first time—and how retargeting fixes that ✅ Why retargeting ads convert better and cost less ✅ How even a small budget can make retargeting work for you 💡Trying to create the perfect lead magnet? STOP.👉 Get my Lead Magnet Mastery Course for just $17: https://lp.marketingwithatwang.com/mastery-bundle/ 🎧 Subscribe to the Ads with a Twang podcast for weekly ad strategy episodes! 📺 Want more in-depth marketing strategies and ad tutorials? Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingwithatwang


