05/28/2026
Sometimes working with a client takes more than just running ads.
Most small business owners think the hard part is getting the campaign live.
It's not.
The hard part is everything that happens after.
Here's what I actually covered beyond the campaign setup:
Creatives
→ Real photos of real work perform better than AI-generated banners.
→ The hook must hit the client's problem, not promote the brand.
→ Minimum text on creative. 3-5 words max.
Tech
→ How Meta billing works and why running out of budget resets the algorithm.
→ The difference between Boost and Ads Manager.
→ How to turn off AI enhancements that change your creatives without permission.
Sales in Messenger
→ The ad brings people. Closing them is your job.
→ Speed matters, someone with an emergency won't wait hours for a reply.
→ Auto-replies kill conversion. People want a real response.
You can open with an automated greeting. But then, pick it up yourself.
A real question. A real reply. That's what moves people forward.
→ A simple 3-step script to move leads from "interested" to "booked".
Safety
→ Real Meta never sends urgent messages about account suspension with a 48-hour deadline. That's always a scam.
→ If you clicked a suspicious link, change your password immediately and check connected apps.
Running ads is maybe 30% of the work.
The rest is education, trust, and making sure the client doesn't lose the leads you worked hard to bring.
Most leads aren't lost because of bad ads.
They're lost in the conversation after.
What's the most unexpected thing you had to explain to a client?