131 | Why Online Ads Aren’t for Everyone with AdWords Nerds Head Nerd Daniel Barrett
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Guest: Daniel Barrett
Topics: Digital Marketing, Google Ads vs. SEO, AI’s Impact on Marketing, and Strategic Business Growth
Episode Highlights:
✅ Why ads aren’t for everyone—and how to find a marketing strategy that fits your business
✅ The biggest marketing mistakes small business owners make (and how to avoid them)
✅ SEO vs. Paid Ads: Which one actually delivers results in 2024?
✅ How AI is flooding the internet with junk content—and what that means for real businesses
✅ The secret sauce to long-term success in marketing: Consistency, strategy, and trust
✅ Why Google Ads may or may not be a good fit for home builders and high-ticket businesses
Powerful Quotes from Daniel Barrett:
🗣️ “You can't run a successful business on spaghetti marketing.”
🗣️ “If I could guarantee you a positive ROI, I’d own a casino.”
🗣️ “In a world full of AI-generated content, the realest people will win.”
🗣️ “Most business owners don’t need more leads. They need a better system.”
Timestamps & Key Moments:
📌 [00:03:15] – The biggest misconception about digital ads and paid traffic
📌 [00:08:30] – Why SEO is dying and Google isn’t what it used to be
📌 [00:12:45] – AI is flooding the internet—what does that mean for marketing?
📌 [00:18:20] – Finding the right marketing channel for your business (hint: it’s not just about ads)
📌 [00:26:50] – The importance of building trust in a low-trust environment
📌 [00:34:10] – Coaching & mentorship: Why real human relationships still win
📌 [00:42:05] – Why Daniel walked away from Twitter and how social media is changing
📌 [00:51:00] – Strategic business growth: Why relationships > algorithms
Where to Find Daniel Barrett:
📍 Website: https://adwordsnerds.com/
📍 Blog: http://www.betterquestions.co
🎙️ Podcast: REI Marketing Nerds on Apple Podcasts
📲 Instagram + Facebook: @adwordsnerds
📲 LinkedIn: @danielhbarrett
🚀 If you want a real marketing strategy that actually works, Daniel’s insights are gold.
Until next time, keep it on the flip side! 🎭👣
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