Win With Paid Ads

It's the biggest shopping week of the year — and Ashley is breaking down how to win with paid ads during the Turkey Five (Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday). In this episode, Ashley shares her top Black Friday and Cyber Monday ad tips — from timing and creative strategy to understanding buyer psychology during this fast-paced five-day shopping window. She dives into why most people are last-mi...

In this episode, Ashley sits down with her Executive and Personal Assistant, Rose, for an honest conversation about what it's really like to manage both sides of her world — business and personal. Rose shares how she originally pitched herself for the role after connecting with Ashley through her husband (who happens to work with Kyle, Ashley's husband), and how that bold move turned into a full-t...

Running a business doesn't mean doing everything yourself, it means knowing what actually moves the needle. In this episode, Ashley pulls back the curtain on how she structures her life and business as a CEO without sacrificing her sleep. From prioritizing her day to day for the Paid Ads Academy to how she delegates at home, Ashley is sharing an inside look at how time blocking can change the game...

Reactions are distractions, but responses are transformation. In this episode, Ashley breaks down the powerful difference between reacting and responding, and how this simple mindset shift can literally rewire your brain. Whether it's in relationships, business growth, or scaling your ads, learning to pause and respond from your prefrontal cortex (not your amygdala) can change everything. Listen a...

Influencers already have what most businesses are chasing...trust. That loyal audience, the solid ground of followers, is the ultimate unfair advantage. In this episode, we're breaking down how influencers can use paid ads to pour gasoline on an already burning fire — turning organic reach into scalable, consistent growth. Ashley dives into the long-term effects of owning your audience instead of...

Ever wonder what business owners are really asking about paid ads?  In episode 88, Ashley reveals the Top 5 Paid Ads Questions business owners ask ChatGPT and breaks down the answers you actually need to know.  From budgeting and targeting to creative strategy and platform choice (Facebook vs. Google ads), Ashley shares practical insights that will help you run smarter, more profitable campaigns....

In this episode, Ashley sits down with Meredith, the Brand & Creative Lead of Paid Ads Academy, to share the story behind the brand. Meredith opens up about her life leading up to this role, why creativity and branding have always been part of who she is, and the path that brought her to shaping the vision at Paid Ads Academy. They talk about how she built the branding experience for Launch Your A...

In episode 86, Ashley breaks down Alex Hormozi's $100M Book Day through the lens of paid ads specifically, what it really looks like to test over 2,000 ads to fuel a launch at this scale. She shares what worked, what didn't, and the biggest lessons business owners can take away from this strategy. From creative volume to audience testing and the mindset behind running thousands of variations, Ashl...

In episode 85, Ashley shares how "getting in the room" with the right people is shaping the next chapter of their business. From learning directly from Tori and Seth Bolt (owners of the incredible Bolt Farm in Tennessee) to a recent mastermind retreat at Sweet Honey Farm in New Jersey, Ashley talks about the lessons, inspiration, and strategies she's bringing home. She also opens up about their re...

Running a business is hard enough, but running two businesses while being married? That's a whole different level. In this episode, Ashley and Kyle open up about the hardest parts of building businesses alongside each other, and the conflicts that come with balancing marriage, entrepreneurship, and everything in between. In episode 84, Kyle and Ashley share the behind-the-scenes struggles, the les...

In this episode, Ashley pulls back the curtain on what's coming up in the next few episodes and shares her personal approach to investing in the right rooms. From the questions she asks herself before saying  yes  to an event, mastermind, or program, to the way she evaluates whether it's truly worth the time and money . T his is a behind-the-scenes look at how she decides where to show up and who...

In this episode, Ashley Brock shares how working with ICONIC helped her go from boring to branded—and how the right brand builds authority, trust, and unshakable confidence. With backgrounds in TV, stage, styling, and branding - Charla Corn and Emily Loftiss, co-founders of ICONIC, know what it takes to make someone unforgettable!  Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge:  Win with Paid Ads Challe...

Do you ever feel like watching what everyone else is doing leaves you second-guessing yourself? You start to question your strategy, your speed, your success—and suddenly you're distracted, discouraged, and disconnected from your own goals. In this episode, Ashley shares what it really means to put on blinders as a business owner. From unfollowing accounts that create doubt to staying laser-focuse...

Trish Ware, known as Labor Nurse Mama , has over 400k followers and runs two businesses—one where she offers a course to help women have the birth experience they truly want, and another where she coaches women in the healthcare industry. She's running ads for both, and they're working—but it didn't happen overnight. The full story of what's working especially since she transitioned from hiring an...

Do you have a service based business? Maybe it's an online service or you offer a local service? If you're tired of doing networking events, direct mail, and relying on referrals, this is for you. Learn how to finally win with paid advertising for your service-based business. Connect with Ashley:  Join the Challenge:  Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book:  How to Win with Paid Ads Instagram: ...

Amber DeSantis used to spend her days in the classroom teaching high school students—dreaming of the day she could turn her passion for photography into a full-time career. But everything changed when she joined our paid ads training program. In this episode, Ashley sits down with Amber to talk about the fear, mindset shifts, and strategy behind leaving her job, learning paid ads, and building a f...

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more money? More success? More revenue in your business? In this episode, Ashley opens up about a pivotal moment in her life: a walk with her son in a stroller behind their apartment complex, when she heard a quote that stopped her in her tracks. That simple truth changed everything for her. Ashley shares how that moment reshaped her mindset as a CEO and ads c...

Katie Lepore used to sprint to her car during lunch breaks just to post on Instagram, hustling to grow a business while juggling a 9–5. But everything changed after she attended the Power of Paid Ads Summit. In this episode, Ashley talks with Katie about the challenges that came with investing in herself and her Squarespace website design business… and what happened after she quit her job.   Conne...

You don't always have to pay more to get people to PAY MORE attention to your ads. In this episode, Ashley uncovers the real reasons your social media ads are getting skipped, swiped, and ignored — and it's not just up to the algorithm. Discover what your audience actually wants, why attention is the new currency, and how small tweaks can lead to big results.   Connect with Ashley: Join the Challe...

These few strategic tweaks to your landing page could boost your conversion rate by 50% or more. Sounds crazy right?! Once your ads are being seen, you have to make sure your landing page has everything needed to close the deal. Ashley Brock shares the exact steps you need to follow to have a winning landing page.   Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge:  Win with Paid Ads Challenge Buy the Book...

You know the saying, "the proof is in the pudding?" Well, this applies to your business too. The proof = testimonials. In this episode, Ashley talks about the subconscious power of testimonials and why they're not just "nice to have"—they're non-negotiable in today's trust-driven economy. Learn how to turn client praise into revenue for days. Testimonials can create a brand people believe in befor...

In this episode, Katie Schwartz, Technology & Automation Expert and owner of MTHRBOARD, shares how she used ads unlike any other story you've heard before. This one thing has led her to double her income in the last 3 months. Learn how Katie finds more business owners looking to automate their data and integrate their systems by using paid ads to stay top of mind, all the time, for prospects who a...

Can doctors and veterinarians win with their paid ads on Google and Meta? They sure can. Dr. Bimonte is a relief/travel veterinarian who wanted to replace her hospital income with her dog food consulting business. Learn about the strategy she used to make a drastic change in her business in less than 12 months so you can do the same thing, too.   Connect with Ashley: Join the Challenge:  Win with...

After a decade as a church communications director, Amelia Simmons took a bold step: redefining her career on her own terms. Motivated by the birth of her son, who was diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), Amelia knew the traditional 9-to-5 wouldn't work for her family. In this episode, Ashley Brock sits down with Amelia to explore her inspiring journey of building her purpose-driven b...

We're rebranding! What does a rebrand entail and why does it matter for you and your ads for your six, seven, or eight-figure business? In this episode, you'll discover why Marketing Matters is now Win with Paid Ads . Ashley Brock shares the story behind the name change and dives into why strong branding is critical for business success. Ashley shares why your clients or customers may not trust yo...