PPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to Triumphs

Anu Adegbola
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The only podcast that has PPC experts sharing their biggest f*ck ups that led to triumphs. Learn from guests like Ginny Marvin, Jyll Saskin Gales, Anthony Higman, Amy Hebdon, Boris Beceric and more. New releases every Wednesday. Please take a few moments to rate/review the show (a few seconds on Spotify)

  1. 1 day ago

    The £10,000 Google Ads Mistake ft Scott Carruthers

    In this episode, Scott shares his extensive experience in paid search, discusses common mistakes in Google Ads management, and offers practical advice on avoiding costly errors. Tune in to learn how to optimize your campaigns and leverage AI responsibly. Key Topics: Common Google Ads mistakes and how to avoid themThe importance of proper conversion tracking and setupUsing AI and automation responsibly in PPC campaignsLessons learned from campaign budget overspendingThe role of testing and monitoring in campaign success Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Scott and his background 01:00 Scott's experience with public speaking and industry involvement 03:39 Scott's personal fun fact: walking 100,000 steps in a day 06:13 Scott's first major mistake: booking his stag do on the same weekend as a speaking engagement 08:06 The costly mistake of overspending with Smart Bidding 12:42 Rebuilding trust after a campaign budget error 17:33 Impact of new tools and updates in PPC 20:44 Key takeaway: monitor significant changes in campaigns 24:17 Misconceptions about Performance Max audiences 26:24 Using audience targeting effectively in Performance Max 28:12 The debate over broad match versus phrase and exact match 29:21 Common AI mistakes in PPC and how to use it responsibly 32:24 Communicating AI insights to clients 34:13 Scott's movie title: The Problem Is The Job Find Scott on LinkedIn Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The £10,000 Google Ads Mistake ft Scott Carruthers

  2. 29 Jul

    Why "Best Practice" Cost My Client 40% of Their Revenue ft Ana Kostic

    In this episode, Ana Kostic shares her journey in PPC, a major mistake involving account restructuring, and lessons learned about business stability and AI in advertising. key topics Account restructuring and its impact on performance The importance of understanding business metrics in PPC Effective communication with clients during crises Using AI responsibly in digital marketing Lessons learned from a significant PPC mistake Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ana Kostic and her background 01:14 Ana's journey in PPC and her experience in Spain 02:48 Ana's fun fact: Traveling as a digital nomad 05:51 The major mistake: Account restructuring and traffic drop 09:37 The emotional and business impact of restructuring 14:20 Support from management and learning from mistakes 19:42 Signs to watch for before restructuring an account 22:45 Stability vs. growth in PPC strategies 24:07 Handling client communication during performance drops 26:40 Lessons learned: Business understanding and account management 34:38 Common PPC mistakes in 2026 and how to avoid them 36:48 AI in Google Ads: Best practices and pitfalls 41:15 Using AI creatively and responsibly in campaigns 43:14 Ana's movie: Big with Tom Hanks 44:12 Upcoming events and where to find Ana guest links Ana Kostic on LinkedIn - es.linkedin.com/in/anakostic/en PPC Live - https://www.ppc.live

    Why "Best Practice" Cost My Client 40% of Their Revenue ft Ana Kostic

  3. 15 Jul

    The £50 Ad That Cost £1,000 ft. Heather Robinson

    In this episode, Heather Robinson, a seasoned Google Ads specialist, shares her journey into freelancing, the importance of community, and valuable lessons from her biggest F ups in PPC. Discover practical advice on avoiding common mistakes, the role of honesty with clients, and how testing and transparency can build trust and success. Key Topics: Heather Robinson's freelancing journey since 2012The importance of community for freelancersA costly PPC F up involving overspendingThe significance of honesty with clientsThe role of testing and checklists in PPC managementImpact of AI tools and their current limitationsStrategies for managing client expectations and mistakesThe long-term perspective in PPC careers Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Heather Robinson 02:54 The Journey to Freelancing 05:56 The Importance of Community for Freelancers 08:59 Learning from Mistakes: The F-Up Story 12:03 Client Communication and Honesty 15:09 Mistakes in PPC: Common Pitfalls 17:54 AI in PPC: Opportunities and Challenges 20:58 The Long Game in PPC 24:09 Final Thoughts and Advice for Freelancers Resources Heather Robinson on LinkedIn The Freelance Life on Substack Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Slack⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Come to the next PPC Live

    The £50 Ad That Cost £1,000 ft. Heather Robinson

  4. 1 Jul

    The Annoying Cost of Ignoring Meta’s Default Settings ft. Boluwa Olojo

    summary In this episode, Boluwa Olojo shares valuable lessons from her experiences in paid media, including a recent Meta ad mishap, and discusses how to effectively use AI in marketing. She emphasizes the importance of accountability, continuous checking, and the need for expertise in leveraging AI tools. key topics Meta ad mistakes and how to fix them Using AI responsibly in marketing Importance of SOPs and default settings awareness Lessons from campaign mishaps and recovery strategies The role of cross-department communication in campaign success Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Event Recap 03:30 Boluwa Olojo: Background and Expertise 06:11 Creative Pursuits: Painting and Inspiration 08:14 PPC Mistakes: Learning from Experience 10:08 Meta Ads: A Case Study in Mistakes 13:13 Handling Mistakes: Communication and Responsibility 16:15 Emotional Impact of Mistakes 19:10 Lessons Learned and Future Strategies 22:15 Advice for PPC Professionals 25:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 28:00 Taking Accountability in Marketing Mistakes 29:12 The Importance of Campaign Checks 31:52 Identifying Common Mistakes in New Accounts 33:06 The Dangers of Mismatched URLs 36:57 Breaking Down Silos in Marketing Teams 38:45 AI in Marketing: Common Missteps 42:18 The Role of Experts in Utilizing AI 45:17 Final Thoughts and Future Events 49:15 Introduction and Importance of Transparency 50:12 Upcoming PPC Live Event Details 51:01 Client Services and Personal Development 51:32 Outro.mp3 resources Follow Bolu on LinkedIn and Instagram Listen to her on State of Markketing? PPC Live The Podcast features weekly conversations with paid search experts sharing their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the ever-changing digital marketing landscape. PPC Live is sponsored by ⁠AdSquire⁠, the first law firm paid media agency to get their clients on ChatGPT Join the next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PPC Live ⁠⁠⁠⁠event Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slack Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠

    The Annoying Cost of Ignoring Meta’s Default Settings ft. Boluwa Olojo

  5. 24 Jun

    The Leads Were There… So What Went Wrong? ft Danny Gavin

    In this engaging interview, digital marketing expert Danny Gavin shares valuable insights on PPC, lead generation, handling mistakes, and the evolving role of AI in marketing. Discover practical lessons from real-world experiences, including how honesty, communication, and technology checks can save campaigns and client relationships. Takeaways Honesty and transparency are crucial when addressing mistakes.Regular communication and reporting can prevent misunderstandings.Implementing backup systems like lead data spreadsheets enhances visibility.AI can assist in analyzing phone call quality and lead qualification.Always double-check inputs and outputs when using AI tools. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Danny Gavin and His Background 06:32 The Importance of Communication in Client Relationships 11:34 Learning from Mistakes: A Case Study in PPC 16:14 Implementing Solutions and Preventing Future Issues 19:40 The Importance of Communication in Client Relationships 21:12 Navigating Client Relationships After Challenges 25:33 Key Mistakes in Lead Generation Strategies 29:32 Leveraging AI in Lead Generation 32:01 Cautions and Best Practices for Using AI 35:56 Final Thoughts and Reflections on the Journey 41:27 Outro.mp3 Danny Gavin on LinkedIn PPC Live The Podcast features weekly conversations with paid search experts sharing their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the ever-changing digital marketing landscape. Join the next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PPC Live ⁠⁠⁠event Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slack Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠

    The Leads Were There… So What Went Wrong? ft Danny Gavin

  6. 17 Jun

    The Client That Made Me Quit Google Ads (For Years) ft Laura I. Abreu

    In this episode, Laura Abreu shares her journey through the challenges of digital marketing, including a costly client mistake, and offers valuable lessons on client selection, honesty, and leveraging AI in marketing. Key topics The importance of market testing before launching campaignsLessons learned from a failed e-commerce clientThe significance of honesty and transparency with clientsHow to handle bad campaign performance and reputation managementThe role of AI and automation in modern marketingThe impact of foundational research on campaign successThe importance of self-awareness and confidence in marketingStrategies for client selection and relationship management Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Laura's Journey 05:28 Lessons from a Challenging Client 08:31 The Importance of Market Research 11:37 Emotional Impact of Client Relationships 14:33 Building Confidence Through Experience 17:27 Reflections and Future Strategies 19:31 The Journey to Confidence in Google Ads 20:58 Reputation Management and Client Relationships 23:20 Learning from Mistakes: The Importance of Honesty 25:51 Setting Boundaries: Friends, Family, and Business 28:39 Common Mistakes in PPC Campaigns 31:38 Navigating AI in Advertising 36:49 Understanding Customer Needs in Advertising 37:49 Preparing for the Future of PPC and AI 39:59 Outro.mp3 LinkedIn Profile of Laura Abreu - Follow PPC Live The Podcast for honest conversations about PPC, paid media, AI, automation, and the realities of working in digital marketing today. Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠Adsquire,⁠⁠ a small team of passionate and focused legal marketers that do what it takes to get law firms spectacular results! With the landscape always changing they stay on top of the trends and are first to find and use new strategies to accomplish this for our clients - for example they are the FIRST to serve a lawyer ad on ChatGPT. Join the next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PPC Live ⁠⁠⁠⁠event Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slack Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠

    The Client That Made Me Quit Google Ads (For Years) ft Laura I. Abreu

  7. 10 Jun

    The €30K Underspend That Broke Client Trust ft. Simran Harichand

    Explore how transparency and accountability can transform PPC campaigns and client relationships. Simran Harichand shares lessons from her experiences, including a major underspend mistake that ultimately strengthened client trust. Main Topics: Accountability and transparency in PPCRebuilding client trust after budget overspendFoundational best practices in PPCEthical and effective use of AI toolsCommunication and relationship building in advertising Chapters: 00:00 Welcome, introductions, and Simran's journey from Pakistan to UK paid media 04:17 A €30,000 underspend on a major B2B SaaS account 06:17 How a Target CPA change quietly tanked spend 08:42 Owning the mistake and facing the client 10:11 Rebuilding trust after a costly PPC error 12:30 Why underspending can create serious business problems 16:48 Breaking into PPC, internships, and hiring junior talent 20:27 Why brilliant basics matter more than shiny tactics 25:03 Advice for marketers who discover a major mistake 26:27 Building client relationships before things go wrong 28:46 The worst GA4 and conversion tracking mistakes in account audits 33:20 AI Max, Performance Max, and testing new Google features 37:54 Where marketers are getting AI wrong 41:41 "Nobody Told Me This Was a Career" 42:53 Closing thoughts and where to find Simran Simran Harichand - LinkedIn PPC Live The Podcast features weekly conversations with paid search experts sharing their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the ever-changing digital marketing landscape. Thanks to our sponsor ⁠Adsquire,⁠ a small team of passionate and focused legal marketers that do what it takes to get law firms spectacular results! With the landscape always changing they stay on top of the trends and are first to find and use new strategies to accomplish this for our clients - for example they are the FIRST to serve a lawyer ad on ChatGPT. Join the next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PPC Live ⁠⁠⁠event Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slack Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠

    The €30K Underspend That Broke Client Trust ft. Simran Harichand

  8. 3 Jun

    EP367 - The Cost of Doing Everything Yourself ft. Teo Yordanov

    Summary In this engaging interview, Teo Yordanov shares personal stories, industry insights, and practical advice on avoiding burnout, effective team management, and leveraging AI in performance marketing. Discover how to balance work and life, prevent common mistakes, and stay proactive in your marketing career. Key topics Burnout signs and preventionTeam delegation and leadershipUsing AI effectively in marketing Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:03 The Importance of Learning from Mistakes 12:34 Recognizing and Addressing Burnout 15:25 Building a Supportive Team Culture 17:23 Advice for Freelancers and Consultants 18:51 Balancing Work and Life 21:24 Proactive Client Management 22:55 Common Agency Mistakes 24:55 The Role of AI in Marketing 28:32 The Importance of Domain Authority 32:15 Final Thoughts and Future Events 45:09 Outro.mp3 Resources LinkedIn Profile of Teo Yordanov Performance MCR Event SEM Stories Conference BYLT Media PPC Live The Podcast features weekly conversations with paid search experts sharing their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the ever-changing digital marketing landscape. Thanks to our sponsor Adsquire, a small team of passionate and focused legal marketers that do what it takes to get law firms spectacular results! With the landscape always changing they stay on top of the trends and are first to find and use new strategies to accomplish this for our clients - for example they are the FIRST to serve a lawyer ad on ChatGPT. Join the next ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PPC Live ⁠⁠event Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slack Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠

    EP367 - The Cost of Doing Everything Yourself ft. Teo Yordanov
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The only podcast that has PPC experts sharing their biggest f*ck ups that led to triumphs. Learn from guests like Ginny Marvin, Jyll Saskin Gales, Anthony Higman, Amy Hebdon, Boris Beceric and more. New releases every Wednesday. Please take a few moments to rate/review the show (a few seconds on Spotify)

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