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#124 What To Do When Your Ads Stop Working
Jun 18, 2026
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#123 Why Rest Isn't Lazy. It's High Performance.
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Jun 4, 2026
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#121 We Spent $250K on Our Event Then Wind Destroyed It
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| 6/18/26 | #124 What To Do When Your Ads Stop Working | In this episode, Ashley walks you through what to do when your ads suddenly stop working, why the instinct to panic and start clicking buttons only makes it worse, and the step-by-step diagnostic she uses to find what actually changed instead of guessing. In this episode, Ashley breaks down: 🔍 Why one or two rough days is noise, not a pattern, and the 7 to 14 day trend that actually matters 🔍 How to define what "stopped working" really means before you change a single thing 🔍 The difference between an ad problem, a funnel problem, and a sales problem 🔍 How to use AI to spot the drop you're missing 🔍 The real reason most people fail (hint: they quit in the season that isn't fun) You'll walk away from this episode knowing how to diagnose a drop instead of guessing at it, which metric to look at first, and how to fix the real problem without thrashing every knob in your account. 🏆 Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge 🎯 Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley 📘 Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | #123 Why Rest Isn't Lazy. It's High Performance. | In this episode, Ashley is getting honest about the lie she believed for years: that winning meant staying productive every single minute. She breaks down why rest, fun, and a full life are the engine behind success. In this episode, she breaks down: ✨ Why stress triggers your brain and narrows your ability to think creatively ✨ How relaxation activates the part of your brain that generates your best ideas ✨ What "artist dates" are and why every entrepreneur needs to put them on the calendar ✨ How vacations directly improve business outcomes ✨ Why people buy your energy before your offer ✨ What exhaustion and frustration do to your business without you even realizing it ✨ How ads create the margin you need for more time, more memories, and more life You will leave this episode with a completely new way of looking at rest, creativity, and what it actually means to build a business that funds a life worth living. Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | #122 Stop Tolerating Good and Start Expecting Excellence | In this episode, Ashley is back from a Costa Rica trip with a group of high-level business owners, and nothing looks the same. She came home with a completely new standard for her business, her team, her communication, and herself. In this episode, she breaks down: 📈 What a trip to Costa Rica with other business owners revealed about her own standards 📈 Why "good" will never scale or stand out in a crowded market 📈 The shift from wanting to be liked to choosing to be direct, clear, and respected 📈 Why Ashley rewrote her entire company's core values to attract A players and repel B players 📈 How Ashley's team is now required to use AI and what that actually looks like day to day 📈 Why the best entrepreneurs hire based on where they are going, not where they are right now You'll leave this episode with a sharper standard for what you allow in your business, your team, and your life. Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | #121 We Spent $250K on Our Event Then Wind Destroyed It | In this episode, Ashley takes you behind the scenes of her More Than Ads event in Palm Springs that got hit by a windstorm, fell apart in real time, and became the most powerful leadership moment of her year. In this episode, she breaks down: ⚡ How a windstorm destroyed the entire event setup hours before go-time ⚡ What a destroyed event taught a room full of 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs about leading through adversity ⚡ How Ashley used nervous system regulation when everything went wrong ⚡ The leadership shift that changed everything: stepping back so her team could own their roles ⚡ The 3 C's framework (connection, context, and choice) and how to use it when your team hits a wall You'll walk away from this episode with a real look at what it takes to lead a team, hold your standards, and stay grounded when everything around you is falling apart. Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | #120 How Nervous System Regulation Can Save You From Burnout | In this episode, Ashley breaks down how learning to regulate her nervous system completely changed the way she leads, scales, and shows up in her business. This episode dives into the science behind why high-performing entrepreneurs hit invisible ceilings and what it actually takes to break through them. If you've ever felt like you're white-knuckling your way through growth, constantly putting out fires, or emotionally exhausted even when the numbers look good, this one is for you. In this episode, Ashley breaks down: ⚡ The three nervous system states every entrepreneur needs to understand ⚡ Why your brain tracks your worst moments instead of your averages ⚡ How Ashley reframed scaling challenges as growth instead of personal failure ⚡The "open loop" habit that was secretly running her business (and how she broke it) ⚡Why an urge is data, not a command, and what that means for self-control ⚡ How building capacity as a leader matters more than adding more strategy Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | #119 How Brett Nikula Used Google Ads to Build the Most Profitable Therapy Practice in His Market | In this episode, Ashley sits down with Brett Nikula, a seven-figure entrepreneur and licensed therapist who built Solace Counseling Associates into a market-leading practice and launched his online therapy coaching business, Marriage Essentials. Brett shares how mastering Google Ads created a snowball effect that let him own his local market, and walks us through the VIP day he did with Paid Ads Academy, where they rebuilt his online funnel from the ground up with simpler messaging and a strategy built on trust. In this episode, they break down: 🎯 How Brett scaled his local counseling practice and dominated his market with Google Ads 🎯 Why his online funnel was not converting and the shifts they made to fix it 🎯 What a VIP day audit looks like and how it changed Brett's entire strategy 🎯 Why business owners who resist paid ads are leaving serious growth on the table 🎯 The Conflict Cycle framework and what it teaches us about business and relationships If you are a service provider, coach, or entrepreneur trying to scale both locally and online while building something that actually lasts, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Brett's perspective on relationships, conflict, and growth will challenge the way you think about your business and the people in your life. Connect with Brett: @marriage_essentials Join Brett's Win At Home Masterclass: https://www.marriageessentials.com/wahmasterclass Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | #118 What Happened When Catherine Licari Took Control of Her Paid Ads | In this episode, Ashley sits down with Catherine Licari to talk about what it really takes to build a business you are in control of. Catherine walks through her journey from working in magazines to starting her first online luxury brand at 25, getting her MBA from Columbia, and creating The Small Business Planner to help entrepreneurs get a clear handle on their finances and operations. In this episode, they break down: 💡 How Catherine used her media background to get press and grow her first brand on a small budget 💡 What she learned in business school about why most retail businesses are not actually making money 💡 Why working with ad agencies made her feel out of touch with her own business, and what she did to fix it 💡 Why learning paid ads is the single best move a business owner can make 💡 Simple tips for product-based businesses on shipping, checkout, and running ads on multiple platforms 💡 How growing a profitable business gave Catherine the freedom to fund her surrogacy journey If you run a product-based business and feel like your ads are not working, this episode will push you to stop handing over control and start owning your results. Catherine's story shows what is possible when you decide to lead your business instead of letting it lead you. Connect with Catherine: @small.business.planner Order Your Own Small Business Planner®: https://smallbusinessplanner.com/ Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | #117 How One Funnel Fix Took Joe Hoye From a 5% Conversion Rate to 27% Almost Overnight | In this episode, Ashley sits down with Joe Hoye, co-founder of Nutritional Career and Coaching Institute and Impact Health Network. Joe shares how he struggled with ads for years, got burned by agencies, and finally decided to take control of his own results. In this episode, they break down: 📈 How Joe cleaned up his sales pages and got rid of what was stopping people from buying 📈 Why making his ads and landing pages consistent changed how people responded 📈 How his conversion rate went from 5% to 27% after one simple audit 📈 How his order bump went from 20% to 67% and upsells jumped from 20% to 50% 📈 How he went from making $91 for every $1,000 spent on ads to making $997 If your ads are running but the numbers are not making sense, this episode will show you exactly where to look and what to fix. Joe's story is proof that when you stop letting others run your business and start owning it yourself, everything can change fast. Connect with Joe: @joe.bestlife Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | #116 The 10 Books That Changed My Life and My Business | In this episode, Ashley shares the 10 books that completely changed how she thinks, leads, and builds her business. In this episode, she breaks down: 📚 The 10 books that shaped how she thinks and operates 📚 The core belief each book teaches 📚 Who each book is for and when to read it 📚 Why identity change always comes before business growth You'll hear lessons on leadership, habits, focus, scaling, delegation, rest, creativity, and thinking bigger than you ever have before. Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | 115: How Dr. Loren Carver Increased Leads by 50% with Paid Ads | In this client spotlight, Ashley sits down with Dr. Loren Carver, owner of Barbelle Pelvic Rehab, a pelvic floor physical therapy practice in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Carver started her practice after noticing many women in orthopedic care were struggling with pelvic pain, incontinence, and other symptoms that weren't being fully addressed. Over four years, she built a thriving practice and a team of six people, all while educating her community about pelvic health. In this episode, we break down: ✨ How Google Ads helped her generate leads from people actively searching for pelvic floor therapy ✨ How combining Google Ads with Meta retargeting increased her leads by 40–50% ✨ How refining messaging and funnels helped top-of-funnel prospects understand her services ✨ The peace of mind ads provided during personal challenges ✨ Why trusting the process is key to scaling Connect with Dr. Loren: @barbellepelvicrehab @drlorenofficial Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
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| 4/9/26 | #114: Common Traits Eight-Figure Entrepreneurs Share | In this episode, Ashley shares what she noticed after sitting down with eight-figure entrepreneurs. She breaks down traits she saw in how these entrepreneurs think, decide, and lead, and why success follows these behaviors. In this episode, she breaks down: 💰 Why intentionality changes every meeting, podcast, and piece of content 💰 How consistency builds trust faster than motivation ever will 💰 Why curiosity and learning create more income 💰 How energy, calm confidence, and preparation matter more than hustle 💰 Why long-term thinkers don't quit when things get hard 💰 How self-awareness, speed, and humility build real influence 💰 Why wealthy people think about money differently This episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start embodying the traits of the CEO you want to become. 🎙️ Earn Your Happy Podcast Episode with Lori Harder 🎙️ The Jasmine Star Show Podcast Episode 🎙️ Bolt Farm Treehouse YouTube Video Enjoy your stay at Bold Farm Treehouse Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | #113: How Kelly Bush Scaled Her Life Insurance Business with Ads | In this client spotlight, Ashley sits down with Kelly Bush, owner of Bush Life Agency, who turned her life insurance agency into a 300-agent powerhouse, all while balancing motherhood and the challenges of building a business from home. In this episode, we break down: ✨ How Kelly went from ICU nurse and stay-at-home mom to building a thriving life insurance agency ✨ Why her business isn't just about sales, it's also a personal development company ✨ How embracing coaching and refining her funnel transformed lead flow and recruitment ✨ The Google ads strategy that became her most profitable platform ✨ Why showing up, being coachable, and putting your name in front of people is the fastest way to grow Connect with Kelly: @theonekellybush Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | #112: How to Make Your Business Memorable | In this episode, Ashley explains why most business messaging is forgotten and how to create messaging people actually remember. This episode shows you how to speak with confidence, clarity, and authority without overexplaining or copying anyone else. In this episode, she breaks down: ✍🏼 Why people buy energy, not just words ✍🏼 How the brain remembers patterns ✍🏼 What makes a tagline stick in someone's mind ✍🏼 Why copying others weakens your message ✍🏼 How consistency builds trust and faster decisions If you want your message to be clear, confident, and unforgettable, this episode will change how you communicate. Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | #111: Laura Wester, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Scaled to $82K Months with Paid Ads | If you think paid ads won't work for lawyers… this episode might change your mind. In this client spotlight, Ashley sits down with Laura Wester, criminal defense Lawyer and owner of Laura Wester Law in the Atlanta area. Laura practices criminal defense, DUI, serious traffic cases, protective orders, and driver's license issues. Before this year, she was starting from complete ground zero when it came to advertising. Fast forward to now? She just had an $82,000 month. She generated so many inbound calls from ads that she had to hire an answering service. And she temporarily turned her ads off because the volume was that high. In this episode, we break down: ✨ The test campaign that brought in high-quality local leads ✨ What happens when even a C-level ad strategy creates serious volume ✨ How learning ads gave her peace of mind beyond referrals ✨ Why advertising allows her to be selective about the cases she takes ✨ The mindset shift every business owner needs Laura shares what it was like learning ads from scratch, navigating tech, tracking, and why sticking with it became her proudest accomplishment of the year. If you're relying only on referrals, if you think your industry is "different," or if you've been putting off learning about ads because it feels overwhelming, Laura's story is your proof that it can work. Connect with Laura: @westerlawgeorgia Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | #110: The Uncomfortable Truths about Refunds | This episode is an honest conversation about why I almost never ask for refunds, and how that single habit has shaped the kind of buyer, leader, and business owner I have become. Why? The way you buy doesn't stop at the transaction. It quietly influences how you show up, what you tolerate, and the kind of people you attract into your business. In this episode, Ashley explores the deeper patterns behind refunds, commitment, and discomfort, and why those patterns often repeat on both sides of the sale. In this episode, she breaks down: 💰 How your buying behavior mirrors the clients you attract 💰 The common pattern behind refund requests she's seen over time 💰 Why discomfort is often mistaken for failure 💰 How buyer identity quietly shapes confidence and leadership Be the buyer you want to attract. Everything else tends to fall into place. Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | #109 How Jasmine Womack Used Paid Ads to Scale Her Event | In this client spotlight, Ashley sits down with Jasmine Womack, author, speaker, and CEO, who helps women in leadership monetize their expertise through a book and business coaching program. If you've ever felt stuck in perfectionism, scared to run ads, or convinced you "aren't technical enough", this episode will shift your perspective. This episode breaks down: ✨ How a mindset shift helped her write her book in 12 days ✨ How a free challenge turned into paid offers and recurring revenue ✨ Why she left her ad agency to learn ads herself ✨ How $15K in ads led to $100K+ in total event revenue ✨ How she scaled launches with paid advertising ✨ Why you can't afford not to advertise your business Listen in to hear how Jasmine went from stuck and outsourcing everything, to confidently running ads, owning her messaging, and scaling profitably on her terms. Connect with Jasmine: @thejasminewomack Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | #108: How I Built an 8-Figure Business from Scratch | In this episode, Ashley shares her full journey, from unpaid internships and ad agency roles managing massive ad budgets for Fortune 500 companies, to starting Paid Ads Academy while pregnant and growing it into a seven-figure business. In this episode, she breaks down: 💙 How a college parking lot hustle changed how she saw money 💙 Why she walked away from a news career into marketing and ads 💙 What working at ad agencies taught her about scaling businesses 💙 How investing before feeling ready led to six- and seven-figure days 💙 Why thinking like the CEO you want to be changes everything Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | #107: Content Batching Mistakes That Drain Energy | Content batch days can feel exhausting, especially when your brain is juggling ideas, decisions, and pressure, all while being on camera. In this episode, Ashley shares how she reworked her process so that batching content stopped draining her energy. Instead of forcing productivity, she built a system that protects focus, creativity, and helps her show up fully on camera. In this episode, she breaks down: 🎥 How planning clears mental clutter 🎥 What makes a batch day feel steady instead of rushed 🎥 Why fewer decisions lead to better creativity 🎥 How boundaries protect focus and presence 🎥 Why different content needs different headspace 🎥 How one recording supports weeks of content Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | #106: How You Can Get Direct Bookings for Your Short-Term Rental Without Airbnb or VRBO | If you own a short-term rental and your entire strategy is hoping Airbnb or VRBO sends you bookings, this episode will completely change how you think about your property. The most profitable property owners don't just list homes. They build brands, collect data, and create demand that they actually own. Airbnb is a tool. VRBO is a tool. But neither is a business. Ashley shows the full system to advertise a rental — what to set up first, how to track bookings, and how ads turn one property into a repeatable booking engine. In this episode, she breaks down: 💙 Why your rental needs to be marketed like a business 💙 What must be in place before paid ads work 💙 How trust, reviews, and experience drive bookings 💙 Why direct bookings and data are the real assets 💙 How to turn platform fees into profitable ads 💙 Why owning your traffic changes everything Hospitable link: View Here Peak Retreat: Book your Stay Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | #105: How YouTube Uses Search History in Targeting Ads | YouTube ads are not just video ads. They are intent, behavior, content, and data layered together. In this episode, Ashley explains why YouTube works so well when it's done correctly, and why most people struggle when they treat it like a button-pushing platform. Ashley breaks down how YouTube utilizes Google data, including search behavior, website visits, app usage, and video watch history, to target people who are already paying attention. You're not guessing who might be interested. You're meeting people who are already thinking about buying. This is why YouTube ads feel "psychic" when done right. In this episode, she breaks down: 🎯 Why YouTube ads work differently than social ads 🎯 How Google data powers YouTube targeting 🎯 The 6 YouTube targeting types and when to use each one 🎯 How to reach people who are already mid-decision 🎯 The difference between skippable and non-skippable ads 🎯 CPM vs CPV and why YouTube lets you buy attention Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | #104: How Google, Meta & TikTok Algorithms Actually Work | Most people think the algorithm is working against them… until they realize it's only responding to the signals they're giving it. In this episode, Ashley breaks down how the Google, Meta (Facebook & Instagram), and TikTok ad algorithms actually work, and why fighting the algorithm is the fastest way to waste money. The algorithm doesn't judge your ads or "hate" your account; it simply follows patterns, data, and behavior. She explains why success with paid ads isn't about tricks or hacks, but about training the algorithm with clear signals, clean tracking, strong messaging, and enough volume to learn. You'll learn: ⚡️ How ad algorithms really learn and optimize ⚡️ Why bad tracking and weak signals confuse delivery ⚡️ Why your messaging is your targeting ⚡️ How low budgets starve campaigns and stall results ⚡️ What the learning phase actually means (and why it's normal) ⚡️ The key differences between Google, Meta, and TikTok algorithms If you've ever felt stuck in the learning phase, frustrated with inconsistent results, or convinced the algorithm was broken, this episode will completely change how you approach paid ads. Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | #103: The Real Reason People Aren't Buying from You | If there's one secret weapon behind high-converting ads, it's not budgets, targeting, or platforms...it's messaging. In this episode, Ashley shares why your words are the #1 reason people either buy… or scroll away. She breaks down why messaging controls everything: emotion, clarity, identity, and how fast someone decides to trust you. You'll hear real client examples, simple frameworks, and the exact formula Ashley uses to create messages that make people feel something and take action. In this episode, she breaks down: 💭 Why every word pays rent 💭 Why clarity beats creativity every time 💭 How to make people feel understood in 2 seconds or less 💭 The simple WHO–WHY–WHAT–HOW formula for unforgettable messaging If your offers are great but your words aren't landing, this episode will change how you show up in your marketing forever. Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | #102: The Truth about Being Cheap That No One Told You | Most people think getting more leads is the goal… until they realize cheap leads rarely buy. In this episode, Ashley breaks down why a $3 lead can lose you money while a $60 lead can actually make you more profitable. She explains the real reason leads behave differently... intent. Where people find you, what mindset they're in, and how far along they are in their buying journey all impact whether they'll convert. You'll learn: ⚡️ Why "cheap" leads often cost you the most ⚡️ Why intent matters more than cost ⚡️ The difference between attention vs buyers ⚡️ How to measure lead quality the right way If you've ever wondered why some people buy instantly, and others never do, this episode will change how you approach your marketing forever. Connect with Ashley: @ads.with.ashley Join the Challenge: Win With Paid Ads Challenge Read the Book: How to Win With Paid Ads | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | #101: $1.4M to $7M: The Exact Decisions Powering Our Growth and Our 2026 Plan | In this episode, Ashley breaks down the exact decisions that took her business from $250K to $7M in just three years, and the strategic moves she's making now to scale even faster in 2026. Here are the core levers that changed everything: 🏆 Making decisions quickly instead of waiting for perfect timing 🏆 Investing before she felt "ready" and building a high risk tolerance 🏆 Paying for expertise in Coaching, Connections, Community & Career-building 🏆 Taking feedback constantly and improving the product nonstop 🏆 Treating every win and loss as data 🏆 Prioritizing client wins above all else, inspired by Unreasonable Hospitality 🏆 Buying back her time AND her team's time through smart hiring 🏆 Running more ads to keep momentum compounding And for 2026, she's leveling up again: ✨ Stepping into PR, partnerships, and affiliate scaling ✨ Increasing ad spend across more platforms than ever ✨ Adding LinkedIn and long-form content into the ecosystem ✨ Hiring deeper expertise to drive the next wave of growth Unreasonable Hospitality Book: Unreasonable Hospitality Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | #100: The Hard Truth Behind Building a Business: My 100-Episode Recap | This is our 100th episode, and it's an extra special one. Ashley looks back on all of the moments that have shaped her 7-Figure business Inside this episode, she reflects on: 🎉 Starting this podcast on Zoom with 3 subscribers… pregnant, nervous, and wearing every hat 🎉 Leaving a stable six-figure job to chase a dream no one else could see yet 🎉 Growing a company and growing into a leader at the same time 🎉 The tough moments: money stress, client cancellations, doubts, and tears 🎉 The personal battles: marriage challenges, losing friends, finding confidence 🎉 The lessons that came from pain: leadership, boundaries, ownership, resilience 100 episodes later, here's what she knows for sure: 🎯 The pain creates the gain. 🎯 The fear creates the growth. 🎯 And the worst thing you can do… is stay the same. If you're in a season of rebuilding, questioning, or starting over, this episode will meet you right where you are. Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge: Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book: How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: @ads.with.ashley | — | ||||||
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