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In this episode of the Crush It in Sales podcast, host Melinda Van Vliet interviews online‑marketing expert Theresa Pantanella (owner of Right Away Leads). Theresa walks listeners through a step‑by‑step framework for launching and scaling Facebook/Instagram ads, especially during a period when big advertisers have pulled back and ad costs have dropped. She emphasizes the need to first define a clear niche and audience, using personal research and meditation to craft authentic messaging. She introduces the "Kelly Blue Book" analogy for monitoring ad performance via business.facebook.com, and recommends a 28‑day consistent posting schedule with varied content types (blog posts, checklists, videos, testimonials, etc.). Theresa also outlines three common ad mistakes—using generic stock photos, leaving ads running without monitoring, and launching ads without a thoughtful message. To help small businesses implement these tactics, she promotes a four‑week, $97 online course that includes video lessons, weekly live Q&A, and hands‑on guidance on setting up and evaluating ads. Throughout the conversation, she shares personal anecdotes, references classic advertising thinkers (David Ogilvy, Seth Godin), and encourages listeners to take advantage of the current low‑cost ad environment.

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