Synopsis
Facebook Ads & paid media experts Keith Krance, Ralph Burns (Dominate Web Media), and Molly Pittman (DigitalMarketer) share cutting edge Facebook advertising, YouTube Ads, Google Adwords, Twitter & Instagram advertising tips, strategies and case studies on how to grow your business or brand through online advertising. Paid traffic is the act of putting your product, service, or message in front of your target audience… it’s the act of acquiring customers online while also building goodwill, and is the lifeline of any business. So, whether you’re a media buying expert or you’ve yet to create your first Facebook ad, you’ll discover actionable strategies that can be applied today. Perpetual Traffic combines the paid traffic strategies developed at Digital Marketer with the real life agency experience of Dominate Web Media. Listen to real stories of business owners just like you and how they overcame struggles with digital marketing and online advertising. Learn how to make Facebook advertising, YouTube advertising, Twitter Advertising, Google Adwords, LinkedIn Advertising, (and more) work for your business.
Episodes
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How We Turned $6K Into $100K Revenue in 2 Days
19/08/2025 Duration: 43minWhy do some ad campaigns crush it while others flop, even with the same budget? It all comes down to metrics and strategy. Let’s get the first part out of the way. Get Your nCAC Calculator Now! - https://www.tiereleven.com/ncac In today’s episode, we share a client story where more than $10,000 went up in smoke on a webinar that didn’t convert, and how a simple shift in strategy turned everything around. Lauren explains how her team builds strategy documents that keep everyone aligned and how knowing your numbers and setting the right goals can change everything. We also get into the real differences between subscribers, leads, and sales-qualified leads, and why so many businesses set themselves up for frustration by mixing them up. If you’re planning a webinar launch or any infoproduct, setting ad budgets, or just trying to figure out where to put your next marketing dollar, you need the right strategy to achieve your goals. Listen in as we share the wins, the lessons, and the
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Meta’s Andromeda Update: Are You Still Using Outdated Meta Ad Strategies?
15/08/2025 Duration: 29minMeta’s Andromeda updates have made most ad strategies obsolete. We can help you update your ad strategy using AI and creative diversification for a high ROAS.Talk to us: https://www.tiereleven.com/apply In today’s episode, we take you to our Ad Lab live event, where we discussed Meta's Andromeda update in detail and how it's changing the digital advertising landscape. Our guest, John Moran, has been testing and deploying strategies to match the new updates, achieving incredible results.We explore how focusing on creative diversification can break through tough competitive markets, even when business performance isn’t where it needs to be. John also shares the Fishbone Effect—a creative strategy that targets diverse audiences with various creative elements within the same campaign.You’ll understand why your creative strategy is everything when it comes to scaling your Meta ads. We’ll also cover key strategies that can help you scale your campaigns despite the ongoing Andromeda updates.In This Episod
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We Analyzed Our Biggest Client Failure (And This Is What We Learned)
12/08/2025 Duration: 55minBefore you spend another dollar on ads, you need to do your business math right. Download our Marketing Performance Indicators checklist to track the key metrics that accurately measure your marketing efforts.Download the checklist here: https://www.tiereleven.com/mpi Today’s case study is a perfect example of why such metrics matter more than your creative or targeting efforts. The client came to us with growth goals, though their business had been in decline for three years. About 60% of their revenue was coming from existing customers, but that segment was shrinking year over year.Even with our top strategist, Ricardo Pouwels, deploying proven strategies, we weren't able to break through the tough competitive landscape. We shifted the budget from Google to Meta ads and focused on improving new customer acquisition metrics, but the client couldn't wait for the strategy to fully take effect.You'll learn that marketing can't fix a fundamentally flawed business model. Tracking metrics like new custo
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The Super Secret Formula Corey Quinn Used to Grow The Scorpion Agency from $10M to $200M
08/08/2025 Duration: 45minRalph and Lauren sit down with Corey Quinn, Agency Growth Advisor and former CMO of Scorpion, to uncover the exact strategies that took a stalled $10–$20M agency and propelled it to over $100M in revenue. Corey reveals his “Dream 100” inspired outreach strategy, why DS (Dream Segment) and GBO (Greatest Business Outcome) are essential to focus, and how to build a repeatable system for landing high-value clients. If you run an agency, consultancy, or service business, this conversation will challenge the way you think about lead generation, positioning, and scaling — and give you the tactical blueprint to make your growth goals inevitable.Chapters:00:00:00 - Cliff jumps, private jets, and setting the stage for big growth00:01:51 - Meet Corey Quinn: the agency growth strategist Ralph swears by00:04:31 - From CMO to 10X revenue: the Scorpion success story00:07:05 - The real challenges (and winning moves) behind a $100M leap00:12:42 - Why deep specialization is your ultimate growth accelerator00:18:09 - Building a
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(Replay) How Ralph Structures His Campaigns for Massive MER
05/08/2025 Duration: 37minWhat if we told you that Tier 11 designed an ad campaign for an ecommerce store that resulted in a 608% revenue increase and 401% ROAS increase in less than 6 months?On today’s episode, we’re flipping the script a bit. Host Kasim Aslam interviews his usually-co-host Ralph Burns about an ad campaign at Tier 11 that took a struggling business from $29k/month to $176k/month in revenue in less than half a year. (Download the case study here.) Ralph talks about customer acquisition amplification and walks us through the structure of each of the five levels of traffic. But the bottom line, he says, is the creative. “The creative makes the audience. If you match incredible audience and interspace targeting with incredible front end creative and messaging, game over. You own the internet as a marketer. Mix the two together, and it’s online marketing nirvana.”Listen in to find out how to achieve this online marketing nirvana in your own campaigns.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off Perpetual Traffic with High-Energy Insig
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The 8 Essential Ad Types to KILL IT on the New Meta Ads Andromeda Update
01/08/2025 Duration: 51minMeta’s AI just rewrote the rules of digital advertising—without telling anyone. In this breaking episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph Burns and John Moran expose the stealth rollout of Meta's new AI-driven ad platform update: Andromeda. Learn how this algorithmic shift flips traditional ad strategies on their head and why relying on old tactics is a fast track to mediocrity. From GPU-fueled compute power to GEM (Generated Ads Recommendation Model), discover what Meta’s “superbrain” means for your creative strategy, budget allocation, and lead generation success. This isn’t just an update—it’s a total transformation. If you’re serious about scaling in 2025, you need to hear this.Chapters:00:00:00 - Meta Just Flipped the Script: Meet Andromeda00:01:00 - The AI Revolution That’s Changing Your Ad Game00:02:20 - Inside Meta’s Secret Weapon: The New Ranking Algorithm00:05:45 - Why Meta’s Funnel Thinks Smarter Than You Do00:07:35 - The New Playbook: Diversify or Die00:10:03 - Andromeda Uncovered: What Meta Isn’t Tell
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[Case Study] Meta Andromeda Ads vs Amazon Ads: Who Wins?
29/07/2025 Duration: 01h06minIf you're spending across Meta, Google, Amazon, and Shopify—but still unclear which channel is actually closing the sale—this episode is your roadmap to marketing clarity. Ralph Burns and John Moran break down a real Tier 11 case study that exposes how most businesses are flying blind when it comes to attribution. You’ll discover why traditional ROAS can lead you astray, how NAC and MER reveal true performance, and why “contribution” trumps “attribution” when it comes to scaling profitably. They also dive into how tools like CAPI Import and the Tier 11 Data Suite connect the dots across paid and organic touchpoints, helping brands unlock hidden revenue and cut wasted spend. Whether you're a Shopify powerhouse or a service-based business, this episode will change how you view your media mix—and give you the frameworks to invest with confidence.Chapters:00:00:00 – Kicking Things Off: What’s REALLY Fueling Your Sales?00:01:01 – The Traffic You Ignore Might Be Closing Your Deals00:01:33 – Inside a $100M Ad Accoun
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Is A.I. Making Your Team DUMBER?
25/07/2025 Duration: 30minRalph and Lauren take a bold look at a rising issue in modern marketing teams: is AI making your team dumber? Drawing from real-world agency experience, Lauren shares a transparent case study from her own business where AI tools like ChatGPT and Jasper created an illusion of productivity but resulted in lackluster, surface-level insights. The discussion tackles how over-reliance on AI can quietly erode critical thinking, replacing strategic interpretation with generic output that “feels” complete but misses true business impact. You’ll learn why being “human in the loop” matters, how to train your team to use AI as a collaborator—not a crutch—and why tools should ask better questions instead of just giving faster answers. This episode is a must-listen for any marketing leader, CMO, or founder using AI to scale without sacrificing intelligence, creativity, and judgment.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kickoff & A Powerful Shoutout to Steve Sims 00:02:21 - AI in Marketing: Game-Changer or Risk? 00:04:26 - When AI Fail
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Maximize Your Profits with These 6 Brilliant Cross-Sell Plays
18/07/2025 Duration: 33minRalph Burns and Lauren Petrullo unpack 6 brilliant cross-sell plays designed to immediately lift your new Average Order Value (nAOV) in this masterclass on post-purchase optimization. Ralph and Lauren break down how to implement cross-sells that convert, define essential metrics like NCAC and nAOV, and share real-world tactics currently in use at Tier 11. If you’re focused on maximizing customer LTV and dialing in your funnel economics, this episode delivers the actionable framework you’ve been looking for.Chapters:00:00:00 - Ready to Raise Profits? Let’s Go00:00:56 - What Is nAOV and Why It Matters00:02:54 - Why Most Marketers Miss This Metric00:06:11 - Cross-Sells That Print Cash00:08:39 - Real Wins from Real Brands00:11:20 - Keep Customers Buying Again and Again00:16:59 - The Showdown: Cross-Sell vs. Upsell00:18:45 - 6 Power Plays to Boost nAOV00:18:48 - How to Pick & Price Like a Pro00:27:10 - Perfect Timing for Maximum Conversions00:29:36 - Test, Learn, Optimize, Repeat00:31:55 - Go Use This – Start
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7 Secrets to Explode Your Profits with Upselling
18/07/2025 Duration: 45minRalph Burns and Lauren Petrullo reveal seven proven upselling strategies to dramatically boost your new average order value (NAOV) and customer lifetime value (LTV). Using real examples from the beauty, CPG, and supplement industries, they break down how to effectively implement pre-purchase, mid-purchase, and post-purchase upsells—including bundling, subscribe-and-save options, thank-you page offers, and value-driven incentives—without disrupting the customer journey. You'll learn how brands like Amazon, Apple, and Dollar Shave Club use upsells to increase profits by 35% or more, and how to apply these same tactics to your business in time for Q4. Whether you're an e-commerce operator, digital marketer, or service provider, this episode is your upsell playbook for adding more value, converting smarter, and scaling revenue fast—all without selling “a bunch of crap.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to Perpetual Traffic: Let’s Talk Profit00:00:26 - What Is nAOV and Why It Changes Everything00:01:47 - Q4 is Coming—Are
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[Case Study]: 628 Personal Injury Law Signed Cases in 9 Months - Part 2 (Replay)
15/07/2025 Duration: 28minIn this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim visit part 2 of a case study of a successful digital marketing campaign for a personal injury law firm. They emphasize the importance of emotive copywriting, a prominent phone number, and urgent call to action to boost conversions. Utilizing authentic user-generated content (UGC) relevant to the target audience is also highlighted. The hosts stress simplicity in advertising, understanding the target audience, and crafting resonant messaging. They delve into traffic harmonization, employing multiple platforms and targeting strategies for maximum ad effectiveness. Listeners are provided with specific examples and timestamps, facilitating easy application of these concepts to their own digital marketing efforts.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to Perpetual Traffic00:00:02 - The Case Study That Changed Everything00:01:44 - Unveiling Creative Strategies: Steps 3 and 400:02:11 - Unlocking the Power of Avatars and Messaging00:04:44 - Tailored Strategies for Each Platf
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[Case Study]: 628 Personal Injury Law Signed Cases in 9 Months (Replay)
11/07/2025 Duration: 47minIn this must-listen rebroadcast, Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam break down a game-changing case study that reveals how combining Google’s deep data insights with Meta’s evolving ad algorithm can slash your cost per signed case to under $2,000 — a gold standard in personal injury law. Ralph and Kasim share how Tier 11’s refined Conversion Engine taps into Google’s 72 million (or more) data points to pinpoint high-intent leads at exactly the right moment. Even if you’re not in PI law, you’ll discover a tactical blueprint for blending paid search and social ads to secure more of your dream clients — while future-proofing your marketing against shifting ad platforms.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kickoff & Why This Episode Matters00:00:37 - What Makes This Case Study a Game-Changer00:02:13 - Winning Ad Tactics & Eye-Opening Results00:05:34 - Behind the Scenes: How It Really Worked00:11:28 - Roadblocks We Hit & How We Crushed Them00:20:07 - How We Tracked Every Dollar Like a Hawk00:23:07 - Cracking CPA: Real Estate
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The #1 Metric That Will Completely Transform Your Business’s Bottom Line
08/07/2025 Duration: 01h53sIn this special crossover episode, Ralph Burns takes the hot seat outside of Perpetual Traffic — guesting on the Cashflow Kings podcast with hosts Scott Brandley and DJ Sprague. Together they break down why your NCAC (New Customer Acquisition Cost) is the single most overlooked but mission-critical number in your business. Ralph explains how top e-commerce CEOs and growth marketers win by outspending the competition profitably, why so many 8-figure brands still get this wrong, and how you can finally tie NCAC to real revenue growth. If you want to scale smarter and protect your margins, don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at Ralph’s playbook for dominating your market.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to Perpetual Traffic: Let’s Dive In00:00:16 - Meet Cashflow Kings: The Conversation Begins00:00:56 - Why Customer Acquisition Cost Will Make or Break You00:03:59 - Who’s Here: Ralph Burns Joins the Kings00:04:58 - NCAC Explained: The Secret Metric for Growth00:08:55 - How to Find Your NCAC Without Guessing00:30:06
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Defeat The New Google AI Max Landing Page Doomsday with Val Riley
04/07/2025 Duration: 48minIn this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Lauren are joined by Val Riley, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at Unbounce, to tackle the latest disruptions in Google Ads' AI Max landing page requirements. As AI continues to reshape digital marketing, these changes could significantly impact how you design and optimize landing pages for Google Ads. This episode dives deep into practical strategies and insights to adapt to the new landscape and overcome the challenges presented by these updates.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off the Perpetual Traffic Podcast00:01:56 - Meet Today’s Game-Changer: Val Riley from Unbounce00:02:41 - Val Riley’s Path to Unbounce: From Start-Up to Industry Leader00:04:17 - Google’s Hidden Updates: What You Need to Know00:06:43 - Why User Experience is the Secret Sauce in Ad Success00:08:09 - Supercharging Ad Performance with AI Max00:17:26 - Crafting Landing Pages That Drive E-commerce Success00:25:06 - Unlocking the Power of Custom Templates for Agencies00:25:40 - E-commerce
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The 1 Stunning Hack We Used to 3X Our Spanish YouTube Subs in 30 Days
01/07/2025 Duration: 35minRalph and Lauren break down the exact Most Valuable Activity (MVA) method that helped them triple their Spanish YouTube subscribers in just 30 days — without spending more on ads. From behind-the-scenes bloopers to real talk on Gen Z team management and daily goal setting, they reveal how a simple shift in focus can transform your channel growth. Tune in for tactical steps and raw insights you can implement today to scale faster with the same resources.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kickoff: Meet Ralph & Lauren00:00:47 - Unlocking MVAs: Your Secret Growth Lever00:01:22 - Millennials & Gen Z: Challenge or Cheat Code?00:06:38 - Real-Life Win: 3X Spanish YouTube Subs00:08:49 - Bring MVAs to Life in Your Team00:15:36 - Daily Check-Ins: The Performance Edge00:27:53 - Big Takeaways & Action StepsLINKS AND RESOURCES:Perpetual Traffic in SpanishSUPERCHARGE YOUR MARKETING ROITier 11 JobsPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTiereleven.comMongoose MediaPerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on
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9.7X MER in 2 Months: Meta Advantage+ Case Study Pt. 2
27/06/2025 Duration: 44minRalph and John return to the "performance kitchen" to unpack a radical shift in digital advertising strategy. Discover why ungated webinar content, pre-click education, and native storytelling inside ad sets are outperforming traditional funnel tactics. John breaks down how a $120 glove brand scaled with a sub-$20 CPA—without touching the campaign for over a month—and why Meta's Andromeda update is forcing advertisers to master content, not just structure. If you're still gating your best material, you're already behind. This is the future of Meta ads—and it starts with feeding the feed, not the funnel.Chapters:00:00:00 - Inside the Perpetual Traffic Machine00:00:09 - What’s Cooking in the Ad Lab Today00:00:38 - Why One Ad Style Won’t Cut It00:01:26 - Meta’s AI Is Now Selling for You00:02:28 - Your New Ad Grid Game Plan00:04:37 - Welcome to the Performance Kitchen00:06:09 - Andromeda Changed Everything—Here’s How00:10:21 - This Glove Ad Crushed It00:17:34 - Pre-Click Education = More Conversions00:19:51 - Tur
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Why You’re Onboarding Your Leads Wrong and What To Do About It
24/06/2025 Duration: 45minLauren Petrullo, founder of Mongoose Media, dives deep into her revolutionary "Email Triage" strategy—an AI-enhanced approach to onboarding emails that radically departs from stale templates. Learn how she reengineers the traditional 5–14 email sequences into dynamic, ultra-relevant pathways that scale personalization without sacrificing automation. Whether you're running an eComm brand, SaaS startup, or B2B agency, this episode will challenge how you welcome leads and redefine your first impression. Tune in to discover how relevancy rules, and why your welcome email might just be your most powerful sales tool yet.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off with Lauren’s Takeover of Perpetual Traffic00:00:41 - Why “Email Triage” Will Change Everything You Know About Onboarding00:02:27 - The Secret Sauce: Why Relevancy Beats Automation Every Time00:05:10 - Turning Cold Leads into Superfans with Personalized Sequences00:07:27 - What Happens When They Ghost You? Unsubscribes Done Right00:10:05 - Don’t Miss This: How to Wow
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Decode Google’s New Diabolical Landing Page Changes with Tas Bober
20/06/2025 Duration: 48minAre your B2B ads mysteriously tanking on Google? In this explosive episode, Ralph and Lauren sit down with landing page expert Tas Bober, founder of The Scroll Lab by Delphinium, to unpack Google’s stealth February 2025 landing page compliance update—a change that’s silently sabotaging paid traffic across the board. Tas reveals how Google’s AI is now judging your UX with teacher-level scrutiny, how rage scrolling signals are reshaping campaign performance, and why navigation and anchor links are now critical for survival. You'll learn how to fix ad-to-landing page misalignment, boost conversion with smart layout shifts, and adopt “consumption rate optimization” as your new metric for success. Packed with anchor nav hacks and a case study showing a 265% lift in purchases, this episode is your no-BS blueprint for keeping your B2B funnel Google-proof.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Things Off on Perpetual Traffic00:00:22 - What Our Listeners Are Saying00:02:04 - Meet Tas Bober: The Landing Page Strategist00:02:45 -
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The Muddled Attribution Puzzle Solved: Scott Desgrosseilliers’ 5 Forces
17/06/2025 Duration: 56minRalph and Lauren welcome back Scott Desgrosseilliers, CEO of Wicked Reports, to dive into the biggest frustrations plaguing marketers today: accurate attribution. Scott unveils his brand-new “5 Forces” framework, a methodology born out of frustration, testing, and maybe a little time on the toilet—but designed to help marketers and entrepreneurs unlock hidden revenue from their existing data. You’ll learn why most attribution models fail, what metrics actually drive profits, and how to stop flying blind in your media buying decisions. If you’re running multi-million dollar ad spends or just looking to scale smarter, this episode delivers real-world strategies you can implement today.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off with Ralph, Lauren, and a Dash of Chaos00:00:25 - Pandemic Flashbacks and Entrepreneurial Resilience00:03:33 - Why Most Marketers Are Still Struggling with Attribution00:05:05 - The Wild Origin Story of the Five Forces Framework00:08:17 - Breaking Down the Five Forces That Will Transform Your Ad Gam
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Killer Meta Advantage+ Case Study: 1 Campaign, 1 Ad set, 50 Ads…Whaa?
13/06/2025 Duration: 01h03minMeta Ads are evolving—and if you’re still clinging to Advantage+ Shopping campaigns, you’re already behind. In this high-impact episode, Ralph Burns and John Moran pull back the curtain on their $4M+ test using Meta’s new Advantage+ Sales Campaigns, breaking down what’s working right now in the face of Meta’s June 25th switchover. You’ll hear why "one campaign, one ad set, 50 ads" is more than just a tactic—it’s the future. Whether you’re running a low-volume brand or managing high-ticket spends, this episode is your tactical field guide to staying ahead of Meta’s automation curve. Plus, discover how John’s 3-month test is outperforming traditional structures—and how you can apply it today.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Things Off (and Yep, Ralph Has COVID)00:00:34 - Why This Episode Might Just Blow Your Mind00:00:51 - The Underdog Ad Account That Surprised Everyone00:01:20 - What You Really Need to Know About Advantage+ Sales00:02:02 - Meta's Big Shift: Are You Ahead of the Curve?00:03:36 - Enter John Moran: Th