312. From Ad to $ in the Bank: Funnels Demystified

312. From Ad to $ in the Bank: Funnels Demystified

Author: Salome Schillack October 2, 2025 Duration: 27:54

What if the reason your Facebook ads aren't profitable has nothing to do with your targeting, creative, or budget? 🚀

I'm pulling back the curtain on why most course creators lose money on Meta ads. It's not what happens before the click - it's what happens after. If you can't track that dollar through your funnel to your bank account, you're gambling with your marketing budget.

Today I'm sharing my "paid ad profit path" - the exact system we use in our agency to track every dollar from lead magnet to launch revenue. No fancy software required, just smart CRM tagging that shows you exactly where your money went and when it's coming back.

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Why starting with launch ads is like stress-testing an airplane mid-flight

  • The simple tagging system that tracks ROI without expensive software

  • When engagement ads prepare the soil vs. when list building plants seeds

  • The 3-step framework for sustainable, profitable funnel growth

✨ Want my team's eyes on YOUR ads and funnels? Join the Scale With Ads waitlist and unlock exclusive direct support + the proven system behind consistent sales and six-figure launches. Doors open October 23rd - secure your bonus at thelaunchlounge.com/waitlist 💫

 

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Salome

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Learn more about engagement ads here: 311. Boost Social Audience Engagement with 1 Easy Ad


For a decade, Salome Schillack operated behind the scenes, crafting the advertising campaigns that propelled many leading online course creators to success. Now, she’s pulling back the curtain in The Launch Lounge Podcast. This isn't about vague theory; it's a direct line to the precise online marketing, advertising, and business strategies that actually work for knowledge-based businesses. Each episode feels like a candid conversation in a trusted space, where Salome translates a complex landscape of digital promotion into actionable, practical advice you can apply immediately. You'll find that rare blend of hard-won tactical know-how and genuine inspiration, all aimed at building something profitable and sustainable. The goal is straightforward: to move your ideas from concept to a living, breathing enterprise. Tune in to this podcast for a clear-eyed, often fun, look at what it truly takes to construct a business around what you know, cutting through the noise to focus on what drives real growth and impact.
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