Do social ads even work—or are you just paying bots to click "like"? In this episode, we break down our own experience with YouTube and Facebook ads, what Prof G had to say about it, and why most founders might be wasting their money. If you're bootstrapping and debating digital ads, listen before you spend a dime.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Ads vs Organic
02:30 – What Happened With Our YouTube Ads
06:00 – Facebook Ads: Cost and Conversion
09:10 – Prof G's Take: Do Social Ads Work?
12:40 – How to Know If Ads Are Working
15:30 – The Role of Trolls and Bots
18:10 – Should Founders Use Paid Social Early?
21:00 – Final Verdict: What We Learned About Ads
