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Hey, it’s been a while!
This summer has been packed with client work, new projects, and a lot of conversations about how to build a business around what you know.
One thing I keep seeing: people are sold the idea that a course, digital product, or funnel will create “passive income.”
But the truth is a little more nuanced.
After working with 350+ course creators, I know that both service-based businesses and digital product businesses can be profitable, but they require very different things from you.
In my newest video, I break down:
☑️ The real math behind reaching $100K
☑️ How much of your time goes into what
☑️ What it takes to scale each model
☑️ How to decide which path fits you
Watch the full breakdown here 👇
https://youtu.be/qUaF1M7Bfyg
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Imagine this:
You launch high-quality Meta Ads.
A good creative. The right audience. A strong offer. A CTA leading directly to your website.
The person is interested and… doesn’t buy.
And this is where it gets interesting: 72% of internet users use social media to research brands and products before making a purchase.
This means that social media is no longer just a place where a brand “maintains a beautiful page.” It is part of the customer journey to purchase.
A person may see your ad → visit your website → open Instagram → watch Reels → look for reviews → see UGC → see how real people use the product → make sure the product actually solves their problem → and only then make a purchase.
That’s exactly why high-quality Meta Ads are not enough.
This is where content comes in.
ORGANIC CONTENT
UGC that:
→ builds trust
→ shows real experiences
→ addresses the audience’s problem
→ shows the product in real life
→ uses humor and everyday situations
→ shares interesting facts
→ shows results
→ addresses the customer’s doubts
For example, a brand can create a UGC video around a relatable everyday problem and play it out through humor. Does the video perform well organically?
You can promote it further.
So first, we look at what content actually resonates with the audience, and then we amplify it with paid advertising.
It becomes: Attention → Interest → Awareness → Trust → Consideration → Purchase.
And Meta Ads work a little differently.
The goal here is more specific to drive the person to take action: A click. A lead. A purchase.
That’s why these things matter: audience + offer + creative + CTA + landing page + advertising strategy.
But advertising can bring a person to your brand.
Content should help them believe in that brand.
Because a potential customer wants to see:
— real people;
— real reviews;
— the product in use;
— real results;
— proof that the product solves the problem;
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How many sales are you potentially losing by bringing people to your brand through advertising, but not giving them enough reasons to trust you afterwards?
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I completely agree. These days, you can't succeed in sales without a comprehensive approach.