Marketing Simplified with Adam Benjamin

In this episode we talk about creating ads that actually work. If you're going to run social advertising, creating high performing ads is essential. It doesn't matter how good you are at platform execution if you don't nail the ads.

We started testing TikTok shop when it launched, and after 6 months we've determined that it can be a massive opportunity for ecommerce brands. In this video, we'll talk about the 3 main features that make TikTok shop powerful. Combine that with the fact that TikTok has the highest daily usage rate of of all the social platforms, and you're got massive potential.

If your marketing strategy isn't working, you may be going to broad. There's a common mistake a lot of brands make, they try to appeal to everyone. And when you try to appeal to everyone, you actually reach no-one. This episode breaks down how to take the attributes of your product or service, and tailor them to the specific demo you're trying to reach.

Business is going back to basics. Social advertising and pixel changes combined with higher CPMs are making marketing fundamentals a priority. In this episode we run through the three stages of growing a business in 2024. If you want to get the visuals to this episode, check it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN-KAq48rBw&t=98s

Too many entrepreneurs spend way too much time on the wrong aspects of growing a company. This leads to wastage and ultimately failure. Knowing what to focus on and what isn't actually that important is key to success. In this episode we'll break down where to focus your energy, and what to avoid.

Building a business is nuanced and very specific based on the vertical and the resources available to the entrepreneur. However, there are some fundamentals that everyone should keep in mind. In this episode we'll break down the six stages that you'll need to progress through on the road to building a profitable company.

Henry Ford said "Stopping advertising to save money is live stopping your watch to save time". Pulling back on your ad budget when times are tough, especially if paid ads is the primary driver of your business, is a road to disaster. What you want to do is instead focus on increasing the efficiency of your marketing spend.

Most businesses only focus on customers that are going to convert quickly. If you ask them, they would say they focus on everyone but if you evaluate their strategies you'll see that the vast majority of those efforts target early conversions. This leaves massive amounts of revenue on the table and will stifle growth. We'll go through how to implement strategies that capture immediate conversions while grooming the next wave of buyers.