The Blueprint For Profitable Paid Ads | Stephen Blackburn & Stephen Johnson #social333podcast #50

The Blueprint For Profitable Paid Ads | Stephen Blackburn & Stephen Johnson #social333podcast #50In this power-packed episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley sits down with Stephen Blackburn and Stephen Johnson to break down the blueprint for running profitable paid ads in today’s fast-changing marketing landscape. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or marketer trying to stretch every ad dollar, this episode will show you how to stop wasting money and start scaling campaigns that actually convert.From understanding the fundamentals to advanced targeting, both Stephens share real-world insights on how they help businesses drive growth with paid media. If you’ve ever felt like ads are a money pit, this conversation will give you clarity, strategy, and confidence to run smarter campaigns.✅ The biggest mistakes business owners make with ads ✅ How to properly test campaigns before scaling ✅ Why creative vs. targeting matters in 2025 ✅ Real case studies, including Crumble Cookie ✅ A blueprint for creating ads that bring consistent ROI📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Stephen Blackburn & Stephen Johnson 01:15 – How both Stephens got into paid ads and digital marketing 04:22 – Inside their program and how it’s different from DIY ads 08:25 – The broke $5 ad strategy—and why it fails 13:45 – Helping Crumble Cookie grow through ads 19:22 – Old-school list building, freebies, and nurturing leads 29:10 – Why your circle isn’t enough—you need new reach 33:15 – YouTube visibility, brand reach, and unexpected leads 35:18 – The future of paid ads in the age of AI 38:00 – Why many businesses waste their ad budgets upfront 42:45 – Lessons from high-ticket sales and conversions 48:20 – Final thoughts & where to find Stephen Blackburn & Stephen Johnson🎧 Subscribe now for more tactical conversations with entrepreneurs and marketing experts. 📣 Share this with a business owner who’s tired of wasting money on ads and ready to scale profitably.

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Welcome to the Social 333 Podcast. The podcast that goes beyond the headlines and dives deep into the minds of controversial, thought-provoking figures. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to polarizing cultural influencers, no topic is off-limits. Join your host, Chris D. Bentley, as he brings you candid unfiltered conversations filed with bold questions, unexpected insights, and authentic dialogue that challenges conventional thinking. Whether you agree or disagree, each episode will leave you questioning the the status quo and thinking in new ways. Tune in for a podcast that dares to go where others won't.