314. Stop Chasing $1 Leads—Here’s What to Do Instead

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The Hidden Truth About Why Your “Bargain” Leads Are Actually Bankrupting Your Business

Ready to discover why those $1 leads you're celebrating might be the exact reason your launches keep falling flat? 🚀

I'm pulling back the curtain on the uncomfortable truth most course creators don't want to face: cheap leads aren't a bargain—they're a trap. While you're celebrating those low-cost metrics, Meta's algorithm is quietly filling your list with fast thumbs and short attention spans instead of actual buyers.

The online business landscape has shifted dramatically since the buying frenzy of 2020-2021. We're in what I call “bunker mode” now—people are cautious, tired, and holding their cards close to their chest. Your pixel can barely see past the thank you page, so it's optimizing for clicks, not conversions. That means those bargain leads you're so proud of? They're probably never going to open your emails, let alone buy your $497 course.

It's time to stop playing scared and start thinking like the CEO you're becoming. Because when you shift from chasing cheap leads to building relationships with qualified prospects, everything changes—your launches get easier, your sales become predictable, and your freedom empire starts building itself.

“The cheapest lead isn't the safest one. It's the one that drains your time, your energy and your confidence because it never converts to a sale.” ✨

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Discover why Meta's algorithm is sabotaging your lead quality (and how to fight back)
  • Learn the four strategic moves that turn ad spend into predictable profits
  • Master the art of pre-qualifying leads before they hit your list
  • Uncover the relationship-building secret that makes cold leads beg to buy from you

Grab your favorite coffee and settle in—you're about to transform how you think about Facebook ads forever! ☕️

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⏱️ Chapter Guide:

(00:00) The shocking truth about why cheap leads are costing you more than expensive ones

(06:57) How Meta's broken pixel is sabotaging your lead quality (and what to do about it)

(13:00) The mindset shift from fear-based lead generation to CEO-level strategy

(18:49) Four game-changing moves that transform your ads from expense to investment

(23:05) The hidden pitfalls that quietly sabotage even the smartest ad strategies


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>> Free 5-Day Facebook & Instagram Ads Training

>> Scale with Ads

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