#117 Why Most Google Ads Campaigns Fail (And How to Fix Them)

#117 Why Most Google Ads Campaigns Fail (And How to Fix Them)

Author: Sacha June 24, 2026 Duration: 37:33
Most businesses think Google Ads are the problem. They're not. In this episode of Uncomplicate It, I sit down with John Horn, CEO of Stub Group, to break down why so many businesses spend money on Google Ads without seeing meaningful results. According to John, the issue usually isn't the platform itself—it's everything happening around it. From poor tracking and weak landing pages to missed calls and compliance mistakes, John explains why successful advertising is less about buying clicks and more about building a system that converts. We also get into: • The biggest mistakes businesses make before they ever launch a campaign • Why tracking and data quality matter more than most people realize • How landing pages can make or break your ROI • The hidden compliance risks that can get your Google Ads account suspended • Why Google's "best practices" aren't always best for your business • How AI is changing advertising, search behavior, and campaign optimization • What separates profitable campaigns from wasted ad spend If you've ever felt like you're throwing money at Google Ads and hoping for the best, this conversation will help you understand where the real opportunities—and pitfalls—actually exist. Episode drops tomorrow. #UncomplicateIt #GoogleAds #DigitalMarketing #PaidAdvertising #LeadGeneration #MarketingStrategy #BusinessGrowth #PPCMarketing #GoogleAdvertising #MarketingInsights Follow Us: 📸 Instagram: Uncomplicate It! ▶️ YouTube: Uncomplicated Marketing - YouTube

There's a lot of noise out there about funnels, algorithms, and the latest must-do strategy, which can leave any business owner feeling overwhelmed. Uncomplicated Marketing cuts through that clutter. Host Sacha Awwa sits down with entrepreneurs and seasoned experts who have been in the trenches, focusing on practical advice for small businesses and startups. The conversations here are built on real experience-you’ll hear about the specific hurdles people faced while launching or hitting a plateau, and the tangible, often simple, steps they took to move forward. This isn't about theoretical concepts; it's about resilience and applied knowledge. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, unpacking hard-fought battles and the lessons that came from them, all with the goal of making marketing feel more accessible and less intimidating. If you're running a business and need actionable insights without the jargon, this podcast offers a grounded space to learn. You can expect honest stories about what actually worked, what didn’t, and how to apply those insights to your own unique challenges, making the complex journey of growing a business feel a little more manageable.
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Duration: 36:00
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#113 Balancing Mindset and Mechanics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:43
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Duration: 43:05
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#111 Books: The Ultimate Authority Tool [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:36
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#110 Staying True to Your Vision in the Face of Criticism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:14
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#109 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Leadership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:45
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