Ep 15: 6 Meta Ad Mistakes That Kill Scaling

Scaling your Meta ads shouldn’t feel impossible. But if you’re stuck, you might be making one (or more) of these six mistakes.

In this solo episode, Avery shares the most common issues spotted during ad account audits (from limited creative range to soulless ad libraries) and how each one can quietly cap your growth.

You’ll learn what to cut, what to double down on, and how to build ads that balance brand and performance so you can unlock sustainable scaling.

Whether you’re running a $50M brand or just starting out, these fixes can change your results fast.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:43 - The Creative Mix That Scales — Are You Getting It Wrong?

00:04:59 - The Founder Story Move You’re Probably Ignoring

00:08:05 - Why “Spaghetti at the Wall” Is Killing Your Ad Performance

00:09:58 - The Harsh Truth About Long Videos on Meta

00:12:52 - The Placement Mistake That’s Tanking Your Results

00:15:01 - The Soul Problem in Your Ad Library (and How to Fix It)

00:17:44 - Brand vs. Performance — Why the Divide Is Holding You Back

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