What Beginners Should Expect When Running Facebook Ads

What Beginners Should Expect When Running Facebook Ads

Author: Nick Boddington March 30, 2026 Duration: 16:53
Join my FREE Facebook Ads Skool Community 👉 https://www.skool.com/theadsclinic/about If you’re new to Facebook Ads and wondering what to expect when you first start running campaigns, this episode breaks down the reality of getting results in today’s Meta Ads environment. Nick explains how the Facebook ads learning phase works, why early performance can feel inconsistent, and what beginners often misunderstand about budgets, targeting, and optimisation. He walks through how Meta’s algorithm u...

Ever feel like Facebook's advertising platform is a maze where everyone else seems to have a map? Lets Run Facebook Ads: The Podcast is your guide through that complexity, hosted by Nick Boddington. This isn't about vague theories or fleeting trends; it's a practical, hands-on resource for business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketers who need real results. Nick draws directly from his daily work, breaking down the specific tactics and strategies he uses to grow client accounts. You'll hear detailed discussions on crafting effective ad creatives, building conversion funnels that actually work, and understanding the platform's nuances to make your budget count. Each episode focuses on actionable advice, from foundational setup for beginners to advanced optimisation techniques for seasoned advertisers. The goal is straightforward: to help you move from uncertainty to confidence, turning Facebook's vast reach into measurable growth for your business. Tune in for a clear, no-fluff conversation that treats advertising as the essential business skill it truly is.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

Lets Run Facebook Ads: The Podcast
Podcast Episodes
How Much Creative Do I Need For My Facebook Ads? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:13
Are you struggling managing your comments? Rupert is here to help hide negative comments and uses AI to help create responses. Try Rupert FREE for 14 days by visiting Rupert.digital and use code 'nickb'. Picture this: yo…
Ep 130 - What To Do Now Facebook Took Away Dynamic Creative [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:15
Facebook as a platform is changing constantly, even more so recently. Every week there seems to be new changes which can make it hard to know what to do and what not to do. One of the recent changes is the move away from…
Ep 129 - Greg Landon on Improving Your Traffic Conversion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:24
Today on the podcast, Nick is joined by Greg Landon (Head of Marketing at Leadoo) and this episode they are discussing conversions. Leadoo specialise in improving website conversions not traffic and how more personalised…
Ep 128 - Why 'The Ads Clinic' Might Be Perfect For Your Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
Many business owners will look to an agency once they feel they have reached a ceiling in what they can achieve alone. However, many may not be as ready for an agency partnership as they think they are and, as a result,…
Ep 127 - How to Effectively Scale Your Ads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:07
In today's episode, Nick and James sit down to discuss how best to scale your Meta Ads. While this may sound straight forward, many people can run into issues such as creative fatigue and diminishing results. This can be…
Ep 126 - Why Your Funnels Aren't Performing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:27
You might have the perfect content and copy going out to the right audience but, for some reason, your ad will still fail to convert customers. Why does this happen? And what can we do about it? In today's episode, Nick…
Ep 125 - Advantage Plus: Optimising Your Facebook Ads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:48
If you've been running Facebook Ads recently, you may have seen the 'Advantage Plus' section in your Ads Manager. This can seem quite complicated at first with lots of different elements. But should you enable these? Wil…
Ep 124 - Multi-Advertiser Ads: A Surprising Discovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:33
A few months ago, Nick was recommending to enable 'multi-advertiser ads' in order to get your products or services seen by those with similar interests and shopping habits. However, after a few major alarm bells from cli…
Ep 123 - What Does The Advantage Plus Pop-up Even Mean? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:16
Have you seen the new Advantage Plus pop-up when publishing your ads? Unsure whether you should use it or not? Nick's here with advice for you! In today's episode, Nick runs through this new Advantage Plus pop-up, what i…
Ep 122 - How To Fix Your Facebook Ads When They Stop Working! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:37
Do your Facebook Ads go from working great to suddenly underperforming? It can be a frustrating reality for many of us that run paid social media ads and it can be difficult to know how to fix it. In today's episode of t…