Ads Aren’t ATMs – Here’s What Actually Works

I see it all the time—business owners treating ads like money machines. Put in $1, get $10 back. But that’s not how ads work. Not even close.

In this training, I’m unpacking the biggest myths around paid advertising and breaking down the 3 levers every business needs to scale with ads:

✅ A proven offer

✅ A message that resonates

✅ A sales mechanism that matches how people actually buy

Because the truth is… ads don’t fix broken offers or unclear messages. They just make the cracks show faster.

If your ads aren’t converting, it’s probably not your targeting. It’s what you’re saying—and how you’re selling.

We’ll dig into:

Why ads should serve your sales engine, not replace it

How to craft a value-driven offer (shoutout Hormozi’s equation)

The 5 buyer awareness stages you have to speak to

Why sticking to one sales system beats chasing the next shiny funnel

Bottom line: you can’t scale chaos. But if you get these 3 levers right, ads become the fuel—not the fix.

Let’s dive in. No fluff. Just what works.

In this episode, Sam delves into the crucial importance of mindset in sales and marketing. Learn how a strong, solution-oriented mindset can dramatically influence your performance and success. Sam shares personal anecdotes and real-life examples to demonstrate how reframing your approach can lead to significant improvements in KPI achievements and overall sales efficiency. Key topics include the impact of mindset on strategy, the importance of asking the right questions, and actionable tips to empower your buyers and refine your sales process. Subscribe for more insights on building better buying experiences and driving revenue growth.00:00 Introduction: The Blame Game in Sales00:10 Meet Sam: Your Guide to Revenue Mastery00:18 The Power of Mindset in Sales and Marketing00:47 Sam's First Sales Gig: Lessons Learned02:11 Overcoming Challenges: Mindset and Strategy03:29 Asking the Right Questions05:38 Mindset Dictates Actions07:20 Real-World Examples and Insights11:25 Conclusion: Building Better Buying Experiences🔻🔻🔻 BOOK A REVENUE AUDIT NOW! 🔻🔻🔻https://workshop.shapersos.comThis channel is your guide to creating buying experiences that your customers love and that boost your revenue. We share proven strategies to get your marketing, sales, and customer success teams working together seamlessly, so your customers feel informed and confident every step of the way.What's in it for you:✅ Actionable Playbooks: Learn from real-world tactics we've successfully implemented.✅ Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and gain a global perspective.✅ Career Advancement: Whether you're in sales, marketing, or revenue operations, we'll fuel your growth.✅ Business Success: Gain the knowledge to build a customer-centric, high-performing organization.📈 We're here to help you create better buying experiences that lead to lasting revenue and a stronger brand.🎙 Tune in every Wednesday for more expert insights!🌎 Website: https://shapersos.comFollow me on my socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.shaper🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sshapers📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samshaper7✖ : https://x.com/sshaper023↗ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapers-digital-strategist

Booking meetings was what I was known for when I first started in sales. I could book more meetings and have a higher show rate than anyone.Yet what I didn't know until later on what the downstream effects that would have.Luckily I came across a concept I now call a Transition Bridge that turned that all around leading to more deals, more revenue and more profits.🔻🔻🔻 BOOK A REVENUE AUDIT NOW! 🔻🔻🔻https://workshop.shapersos.comThis channel is your guide to creating buying experiences that your customers love and that boost your revenue. We share proven strategies to get your marketing, sales, and customer success teams working together seamlessly, so your customers feel informed and confident every step of the way.What's in it for you:✅ Actionable Playbooks: Learn from real-world tactics we've successfully implemented.✅ Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and gain a global perspective.✅ Career Advancement: Whether you're in sales, marketing, or revenue operations, we'll fuel your growth.✅ Business Success: Gain the knowledge to build a customer-centric, high-performing organization.📈 We're here to help you create better buying experiences that lead to lasting revenue and a stronger brand.🎙 Tune in every Wednesday for more expert insights!🌎 Website: https://shapersos.comFollow me on my socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.shaper🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sshapers📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samshaper7✖ : https://x.com/sshaper023↗ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapers-digital-strategist

Building a successful sales day doesn't require rocket science...It requires structure.Yet so many sellers start their day at the mercy of their inbox and CRM.Avoiding the most difficult tasks to feel productive while missing targets and dealing with constant overwhelm.After a few requests I recorded a full training going through how I managed my sales day closing over $200k a week in sales as a commission only sales rep...Link in the comments 👇#shapers #salesstrategy #salesgrowth #revenuegrowth #businessgrowth #highperformancesales #salesproductivity🔻🔻🔻 BOOK A REVENUE AUDIT NOW! 🔻🔻🔻https://workshop.shapersos.comThis channel is your guide to creating buying experiences that your customers love and that boost your revenue. We share proven strategies to get your marketing, sales, and customer success teams working together seamlessly, so your customers feel informed and confident every step of the way.What's in it for you:✅ Actionable Playbooks: Learn from real-world tactics we've successfully implemented.✅ Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and gain a global perspective.✅ Career Advancement: Whether you're in sales, marketing, or revenue operations, we'll fuel your growth.✅ Business Success: Gain the knowledge to build a customer-centric, high-performing organization.📈 We're here to help you create better buying experiences that lead to lasting revenue and a stronger brand.🎙 Tune in every Wednesday for more expert insights!🌎 Website: https://shapersos.comFollow me on my socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.shaper🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sshapers📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samshaper7✖ : https://x.com/sshaper023↗ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapers-digital-strategist

The biggest struggle companies face with acquiring clients is they have to resort to crazy promises, guarantees and offers just to secure a sale.

Using this system, that becomes a thing of the past.

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https://workshop.shapersos.com

This channel is your guide to creating buying experiences that your customers love and that boost your revenue.

We share proven strategies to get your marketing, sales, and customer success teams working together seamlessly, so your customers feel informed and confident every step of the way.

What's in it for you:

✅ Actionable Playbooks: Learn from real-world tactics we've successfully implemented.

✅ Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and gain a global perspective.

✅ Career Advancement: Whether you're in sales, marketing, or revenue operations, we'll fuel your growth.

✅ Business Success: Gain the knowledge to build a customer-centric, high-performing organization.

📈 We're here to help you create better buying experiences that lead to lasting revenue and a stronger brand.

🎙 Tune in every Wednesday for more expert insights!

🌎 Website: https://shapersos.com

Follow me on my socials:

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sam.shaper

🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sshapers

📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samshaper7

✖ : https://x.com/sshaper023↗

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapers-digital-strategist

In this episode of 'Beyond the Numbers,' we dive deep into the fundamental workings of social ads from a technological perspective. Learn the crucial differences between organic content and paid ads, and discover why many fail by overcomplicating ad strategies. We break down the structure of ad campaigns, the learning phases, and effective targeting. We'll also explain the importance of feeding correct data back to Meta, building a portfolio of effective ads, and strategic testing using a 4PI analysis. Whether you're new to social advertising or looking to optimize your ad performance, this episode covers all the essentials you need to know to scale your ad accounts successfully. Tune in to learn the most optimal strategies for structuring your ad campaigns in 2025.🔻🔻🔻 BOOK A REVENUE AUDIT NOW! 🔻🔻🔻https://workshop.shapersos.comThis channel is your guide to creating buying experiences that your customers love and that boost your revenue. We share proven strategies to get your marketing, sales, and customer success teams working together seamlessly, so your customers feel informed and confident every step of the way.What's in it for you:✅ Actionable Playbooks: Learn from real-world tactics we've successfully implemented.✅ Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and gain a global perspective.✅ Career Advancement: Whether you're in sales, marketing, or revenue operations, we'll fuel your growth.✅ Business Success: Gain the knowledge to build a customer-centric, high-performing organization.📈 We're here to help you create better buying experiences that lead to lasting revenue and a stronger brand.🎙 Tune in every Wednesday for more expert insights!🌎 Website: https://shapersos.comFollow me on my socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.shaper🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sshapers📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samshaper7✖ : https://x.com/sshaper023↗ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapers-digital-strategist

In this episode of 'Beyond the Numbers', host Sam welcomes Ricky Pearl, one of Australia’s leading sales experts and founder of Pointer. They discuss Ricky’s evolution from an outsourced agency to recruitment and in-house sales team building, emphasizing the importance of strategic management and enablement. Ricky shares insights on the true value of recruiters, the misalignment of incentives, and the nuances of different sales models. Both founders and sales leaders will benefit from Ricky’s vast experience, as he offers detailed advice on hiring, training, and motivating sales teams. Dive in to learn how to align sales strategies with business goals effectively and sustainably.🔻🔻🔻 BOOK A REVENUE AUDIT NOW! 🔻🔻🔻https://workshop.shapersos.comThis channel is your guide to creating buying experiences that your customers love and that boost your revenue. We share proven strategies to get your marketing, sales, and customer success teams working together seamlessly, so your customers feel informed and confident every step of the way.What's in it for you:✅ Actionable Playbooks: Learn from real-world tactics we've successfully implemented.✅ Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and gain a global perspective.✅ Career Advancement: Whether you're in sales, marketing, or revenue operations, we'll fuel your growth.✅ Business Success: Gain the knowledge to build a customer-centric, high-performing organization.📈 We're here to help you create better buying experiences that lead to lasting revenue and a stronger brand.🎙 Tune in every Wednesday for more expert insights!🌎 Website: https://shapersos.comFollow me on my socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.shaper🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sshapers📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samshaper7✖ : https://x.com/sshaper023↗ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapers-digital-strategist

Over the last couple of year I’ve been able to make some great friends here on LinkedIn…

You can’t connect the dots looking forward…Only looking backwards as the great Steve Jobs once said. I’ve been getting asked a lot how we’ve grown so fast…What’s the secret? It appears like it was overnight. But it was 10+ years in the making. 10 years of stacking skills…Failing. Succeeding. And building a reputation. In this episode I walk through those building blocks and how they lead to our rapid growth.

As an introvert in sales I didn't take the conventional path to sales success.If anything I did the opposite.Through this though I found an approach to sales that provides not only a great buying experience...But allows anyone to thrive.Introvert or extrovert it doesn't matter.