The Simple Way to Win Back Lost Leads and Missed Sales

By Jennie Lyon / February 18, 2025

Has this ever happened to you? You had a lead enter your pipeline or a promising sales call, and then poof – they ghosted you! Whether it’s a potential client never following through or customers abandoning their cart at checkout, every business experiences this. It sure is frustrating, but here’s the good news: you can reconnect with those people and turn missed opportunities into success stories. Here’s an easy way to win back lost leads and sales using my all-time favorite automated strategy: retargeting ads. Let’s dive in!  Quick Links Jump to the section that inspires you most:   Why Leads…

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Creative Ways to Appreciate Your Clients This Valentine’s Week

By Jennie Lyon / February 11, 2025

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for Hallmark. These days, it’s an excellent opportunity for businesses to find ways to celebrate the holiday with their customers and clients. Whether you’re a coach hosting a Self Care Challenge or an eCommerce business wanting to showcase your most gift-worthy products – there’s a strategy for you to make the most of the season.  This can be the perfect chance to strengthen your relationships with clients and customers because, let’s be honest, where would your business be without them?! The key, however, is authenticity. It’s not about a money grab or shallow promotions; it’s about…

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7 Steps to Turning First-Time Clients Into Lifelong Customers

By Jennie Lyon / February 4, 2025

Converting a first-time client into a lifelong customer is the ultimate goal for any small business. It’s not just about landing that initial sale—it’s about nurturing a lasting relationship. Long-term clients bring stability, require less marketing effort, and become your brand’s biggest cheerleaders. Client churn, on the other hand, can leave you stuck in a frustrating cycle of constantly chasing new sales instead of building sustainable growth. If you want to turn every client interaction into repeat revenue and referrals, you need a solid strategy. That’s precisely what I’ll share with you today! This blog will dive into proven steps…

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How to Know If You’re Ready to Run Ads for Your Business

By Jennie Lyon / January 28, 2025

Running ads can be a game-changer for your business, but diving in before you’re ready can lead to wasting your time and money and getting so frustrated that you rule out running them ever again!  Today, I will cover why ensuring you’re ready to run ads is so valuable for your business. Even if you don’t have any immediate plans to make ads part of your marketing strategy. By preparing your business for ads, you’re setting the stage for your business to experience more growth and scale to the next level. Paid advertising offers incredible opportunities to reach your ideal…

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The Automated Follow-Up Formula for Small Business Owners

By Jennie Lyon / January 21, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like losing touch with potential customers after that first interaction, you’re not alone. It happens to so many small business owners! You work to attract people, but somehow, they slip away before becoming paying customers. Here’s the good news: with a simple automated follow-up formula, you can stay connected and guide them back to you—without constantly chasing leads yourself. Social media ads can play a significant role in making this happen. They aren’t just about getting quick sales; they’re about helping your business show up at the right time, in the right way, to the right…

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My 18 Best Resources for Facebook + Instagram Ads

By Jennie Lyon / January 15, 2025

Does the idea of running Facebook or Instagram ads feel overwhelming? You’re not alone! Many small business owners feel stuck designing great ads, targeting the right audience, or managing costs. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget or endless hours to make your ads work for you, instead, use our best ad resources. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite tech tools and resources to help you create, manage, and optimize your social media ads. We use and love these tools and are excited to share this list with you! From designing attention-grabbing visuals to understanding your audience…

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What 2024 Taught Us and How to Use Social Media Ads To Grow in 2025

By Jennie Lyon / January 7, 2025
What 2024 Taught Us About Social Media Ads and How to Grow in 2025

The social media advertising landscape is never stagnant, and 2024 is no exception. The past year of evolving strategies and technologies forced businesses to adapt, innovate, and rethink how they connect with their customers and use social media ads to grow in 2025 For online small business owners, staying ahead in this dynamic environment wasn’t just about following trends—it was about learning to navigate constraints like tight budgets and saturated markets while still delivering impactful campaigns.  As we begin 2025, the lessons learned from the past year provide a roadmap for crafting smarter, more effective ad strategies, and today, I’m…

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Mythbusting 10 Common Misconceptions about Social Media Ads for Online Business Owners

By Jennie Lyon / December 17, 2024

One of our primary services as a digital marketing agency is helping online businesses of all sizes and stages run social media ads to grow their business. I’ve realized when talking to these clients that there are so many misconceptions about social media ad campaigns and the strategies that go into making those campaigns successful.  Maybe you’ve been thinking about social media ads but are hesitant about adding them to your digital marketing strategy. Or maybe you’ve run ad campaigns and weren’t very pleased with your results. Either way, let’s debunk these top 10 misconceptions about social media advertising so…

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Social Media Ad Campaigns That Won’t Break the Bank at Any Growth Stage

By Jennie Lyon / December 11, 2024

Running social media ads on a tight budget can feel tricky, but you can make the most of every dollar with careful planning. As your business grows, your advertising strategy must evolve to ensure you meet new goals.  Whether you’re just starting, ready to take your business to the next level, or scaling it to new heights, there are smart, budget-friendly ways to use social media ads to boost your business! Here’s how to do it at each growth stage.  Content Overview: Startup Stage: Building Brand Awareness on a Budget You aim to get your brand noticed during the startup…

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Running Social Media Ads on a Budget That Grow Your Business

By Jennie Lyon / December 4, 2024

Everyone knows that running social media ads can be a game-changer for any online business. The possibilities are endless, but it’s more complicated than just hitting publish and watching the money roll in. (Wouldn’t that be nice?!) As an online business owner, you may have wondered if running social media ads is worth the extra money or if you should play it safe and stick to organic marketing. My goal today isn’t to influence you one way or another but instead to offer some actionable advice that you can use to run social media ads on a budget that will…

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