What happened after spending $100 a day on Meta ads

What happened after spending $100 a day on Meta ads

What does scaling with Meta ads look like behind the scenes? In this episode, I sit down with Claire English from The Unteachables to talk about what really happens when an established, purpose-led business finally decides to stop relying only on organic marketing and start investing in profitable Meta ads. We talk about the mindset blocks around money, scaling, visibility and growth, especially for founders who genuinely care about people and don't want marketing to feel manipulative. If you've ever wondered how much should I spend on Facebook ads, whether Meta ads actually work, or if ads can help you scale sustainably without burnout, this conversation is for you. Learn more about working with Lume Marketing ● The next 8-week mentoring program where you'll learn to run Meta ads like a pro is opening soon. Apply now. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live] ● Hire us to run your ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/services-meta-media-buying?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] ● Learn how to run your own ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] Claire shares how she built a hugely successful business organically over five years before joining my Meta ads training program, and what happened next blew both of us away. We talk about the reality of scaling a business with Facebook and Instagram ads, the fear of spending money on ads for the first time, and what it looks like to move from six figure years to six figure months with a clear Facebook ads strategy. We also get into the difference between growing a business and scaling one, why purpose-led growth matters, and how Meta ads can create more impact, income and freedom when used strategically. One of my favourite parts of this episode is hearing Claire explain what scaling her ads gave her beyond revenue: more certainty, breathing room and the ability to support thousands more teachers without needing to be permanently glued to Instagram. If you're a founder, educator, coach, service provider or product-based business owner trying to work out whether Meta ads are the next step for you, this episode will help you understand what sustainable business growth can really look like. It's also a reminder that there's no overnight success. The businesses that scale well usually have strong foundations first. Ads just help fan the flames. What's one belief about money, marketing or Meta ads that you've had to work through in your own business? Come chat with us over on Instagram at @lumemarketing [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/] Contact details mentioned: ● Connect with Claire and The Unteachables on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the.unteachables/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/claireenglishtu/] or via their website [https://www.the-unteachables.com/] ● Connect with Lume Marketing on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lumemarketing/] of via our website [https://www.lumemarketing.com/] ● Megan Winter on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganwinter1/] ● Ripple Festival [https://www.ripplefestival.au/] Resources · Should you run your own ads or partner with an agency? Take the quiz here [https://www.lumemarketing.com/quiz-ads-boss-or-agency] to find out. · 10 most common Meta ads red flags, and how to avoid them. Download for free here. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/download-mistakes] Loved the pod? · Leave a review and you may just find yourself getting a shoutout on the pod.

PART 3: 6 steps to profitable Meta ads

Do your Meta ads feel like they're sucking your budget without delivering results? In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest reasons why Meta ads fail in 2026: weak messaging and unclear customer positioning. High-converting Meta ads don't start inside Ads Manager. They start with understanding your customer deeply. I run through how to identify your ideal customer, how to use voice of customer research to improve your Facebook ads strategy, and why ads are an amplifier of what already exists inside your business. If your Meta ads aren't working, this episode will help you understand why Learn more about working with Lume Marketing ● The next 8-week mentoring program where you'll learn to run Meta ads like a pro is opening soon. Apply now. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live] ● Hire us to run your ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/services-meta-media-buying?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] ● Learn how to run your own ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] This episode is part 3 of my 6-part series on how to run profitable Meta ads in 2026 using my PROFIT framework. I walk you through the "O" step which stands for outline your audience and optimise your messaging. I explain why magnetic messaging matters, how to stop trying to market to everyone, and why understanding the person with the wallet changes everything. I also share practical ways to gather customer insights, including reviews, testimonials, social comments, market stalls, expos, and real-world conversations. Because listening to your customers is one of the most powerful marketing skills you can develop. We also look at why people buy outcomes, not products, and how to use the Features, Advantages, Benefits framework to create Meta ads that convert. If you want to learn how to run profitable Meta ads, improve your Facebook ROAS, create high-converting ad creative, and stop wasting money on ads that don't work, this episode will give you practical strategies you can apply immediately. I also share why trust matters so much in ecommerce marketing, how conversion assists like shipping and money-back guarantees help increase conversions, and why your brand positioning matters more than ever in today's crowded digital space. Whether you run an ecommerce brand, personal brand, service business, or product-based business, this episode will help you create clearer messaging, stronger positioning, and Meta ads that connect with the right people. What's one thing your customers constantly say about your business or product? I'd love to know. Come connect with us and send me a DM over on Instagram at @lumemarketing [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/] Contact details mentioned: ● Connect with Lume Marketing on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lumemarketing/] of via our website [https://www.lumemarketing.com/] ● Megan Winter on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganwinter1/] Resources · Should you run your own ads or partner with an agency? Take the quiz here [https://www.lumemarketing.com/quiz-ads-boss-or-agency] to find out. · 10 most common Meta ads red flags, and how to avoid them. Download for free here. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/download-mistakes] Loved the pod? · Leave a review and you may just find yourself getting a shoutout on the pod.

PART 2: 6 steps to profitable Meta ads

Why do some Meta ads convert like crazy while others completely flop, even when the targeting looks "right"? Most businesses don't have an ads problem, they have an offer problem. In this episode I focus on step two of my six-part PROFIT method and showing you how to refine your offer before spending another dollar on Facebook and Instagram ads. Because ads are an amplifier. They amplify what already exists. If your product, pricing, packaging, or customer experience isn't landing, Meta ads will simply amplify that problem faster. Learn more about working with Lume Marketing * The next 8-week mentoring program where you'll learn to run Meta ads like a pro is opening soon. Apply now. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live] * Hire us to run your ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/services-meta-media-buying?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] * Learn how to run your own ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] I break down what makes an offer irresistible and why trying to compete on cheap pricing is usually a race to the bottom. I go into the psychology behind perceived value, including the fascinating wine pricing study that proved people literally experience more pleasure when they believe something is premium. We also talk about how to choose the right products to advertise, why low-ticket products can quietly destroy your profitability, and how purpose-led brands can use strategic positioning instead of discounts to drive sustainable ecommerce growth. If you've ever wondered why your Meta ads aren't working, why your Facebook ads aren't converting, or how to create profitable Meta ads that support long-term business growth, this episode will help you think about your ads strategy differently. I also talk about something most marketers completely overlook, which is the role packaging and customer experience play in high-converting Meta ads. Your ad creative might get the click, but the full brand experience is what creates repeat customers, referrals, and real loyalty. Whether you run an ecommerce brand, service business, or personal brand, this episode will help you build Meta ads that don't suck by focusing on what matters first. Because good ads can't save a bad offer. You don't need gimmicks or magic formulas. You need a strong offer, clear positioning, and ads that support the bigger picture. Are you advertising the product that makes the most strategic sense for your business growth? Come tell us over on Instagram and connect with us at @lumemarketing [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/] Contact details mentioned: * Connect with Lume Marketing on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lumemarketing/] of via our website [https://www.lumemarketing.com/] * Megan Winter on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganwinter1/] Resources * The next 8-week mentoring program where you'll learn to run Meta ads like a pro is opening soon. Apply now. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live] * Should you run your own ads or partner with an agency? Take the quiz here [https://www.lumemarketing.com/quiz-ads-boss-or-agency] to find out. * 10 most common Meta ads red flags, and how to avoid them. Download for free here. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/download-mistakes]

PART 1: 6 steps to profitable Meta ads

Are you throwing money at Meta ads without a real plan and wondering why your ads aren't converting? In this episode, I'm breaking down the very first step in my PROFIT Method for creating profitable Meta ads in 2026. Because Meta ads can suck your time, energy and bank account when you run them without strategy. But they can also get amazing results when you understand how to use them properly. Learn more about working with Lume Marketing * The next 8-week mentoring program where you'll learn to run Meta ads like a pro is opening soon. Apply now. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live] * Hire us to run your ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/services-meta-media-buying?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] * Learn how to run your own ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] I talk about why ads are an amplifier, not a magic wand, and why strategy needs to come before tactics every single time. I walk you through how to create SMART marketing goals that support profitable growth, how to reverse-engineer your Meta ads budget, and why your marketing efficiency ratio matters if you want sustainable ecommerce growth. We also talk about the difference between growth goals and profit goals, how to stop wasting money on ads that don't work, and why your ads strategy should never operate in isolation from your wider marketing ecosystem. If you've ever wondered how much you should spend on Meta ads, why ads aren't working, or how to create a clear marketing strategy that supports profitable Meta ads, this episode will help you think much more strategically about your advertising. I also share some honest truths about discount pop-ups, relying on cookie-cutter ecommerce advice, and why purpose-led brands need a human-first marketing strategy instead of silver bullets and hacks. Because good Meta ads management isn't about gambling with your budget and hoping for the best. It's about understanding your business goals, your audience, your promotion strategy and where Meta ads fit into the bigger picture. Whether you run a product-based business, service-based business or personal brand, this episode will help you stop guessing, start thinking more strategically about your marketing, and build Meta ads that support the bigger picture of your business. What's one marketing goal you're focusing on right now? Come connect with us and let me know over on Instagram @lumemarketing [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/] Contact details mentioned: * Fi Johnston, Profit First expert at Peach [https://www.peachbm.com.au/] * Connect with Lume Marketing on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lumemarketing/] of via our website [https://www.lumemarketing.com/] * Megan Winter on LinkedIn Loved the pod? * Leave a review and you may just find yourself getting a shoutout on the pod, just like Sheri D did. She is the owner of Anneva Boutique [https://www.anneva.com.au/pages/about-us] on Instagram. Resources * Should you run your own ads or partner with an agency? Take the quiz here [https://www.lumemarketing.com/quiz-ads-boss-or-agency] to find out. * 10 most common Meta ads red flags, and how to avoid them. Download for free here. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/download-mistakes]

INTRO: 6 steps to profitable Meta ads

Ever feel like Meta ads are just sucking your time, energy, and bank account? In this episode I'm kicking off a brand new six-part series where I break down exactly how to run profitable Meta ads in 2026 using my proprietary PROFIT Method. Because Facebook and Instagram ads are not a magic wand. They won't save a sinking ship business. But when you understand how ads work, how to stop wasting money on poor strategy, and how to use ads as an amplifier for profitable growth, they can completely change the trajectory of your business. Learn more about working with Lume Marketing * The next 8-week mentoring program where you'll learn to run Meta ads like a pro is opening soon. Apply now. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live] * Hire us to run your ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/services-meta-media-buying?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] * Learn how to run your own ads [https://www.lumemarketing.com/meta-ads-course-live?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rachelle] I talk about why so many businesses are still struggling with Meta ads, despite all the noise online about "hacking the algorithm" or finding some secret formula. I explain why the algorithm didn't suddenly change overnight, why creative has always mattered, and why the best Meta ads strategy for small business owners is usually much simpler than people think. We discuss the difference between search and discovery marketing, why Meta ads are a discovery tool, and why ads should sit inside a bigger marketing ecosystem rather than carrying the entire weight of your growth strategy. If you've ever wondered why your ads aren't converting, why your ROAS feels inconsistent, or whether you should hire a Meta ads agency or learn to run ads yourself, this episode will help you think about ads differently. I also walk you through the six steps of the PROFIT Method including planning to win, refining your offer, understanding your audience, fixing conversion leaks, implementing an uncomplicated ads setup, and learning how to test, measure and optimise properly. This episode is packed with practical advice for ecommerce brands, founders, service businesses and purpose-led brands who want profitable Meta ads without the overwhelm, or guru nonsense. Because ads are an amplifier. They will either amplify profit or amplify loss. And I want you using Meta ads for sustainable business growth, not burnout. What's one thing you've found frustrating about Facebook or Instagram ads lately? Come tell us over on Instagram and let's chat. Connect with us on Instagram @lume marketing [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/] Contact details mentioned: * Connect with Lume Marketing on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lumemarketing/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lumemarketing/] of via our website [https://www.lumemarketing.com/] * Megan Winter on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganwinter1/] Loved the pod? * Leave a review and you may just find yourself getting a shoutout on the pod, just like Miss Chardy did. She is @miss.chardy [https://www.instagram.com/miss.chardy/] on Instagram. Resources * Should you run your own ads or partner with an agency? Take the quiz here [https://www.lumemarketing.com/quiz-ads-boss-or-agency] to find out. * 10 most common Meta ads red flags, and how to avoid them. Download for free here. [https://www.lumemarketing.com/download-mistakes]