# The A–Z Guide to Running Profitable Paid Ads in 2026 | Lindsay Stockall E492

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Podcast: [The Rich Somers Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rich-somers-report-5905323)
Published: 2026-04-23T20:28:40+00:00
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Rich sits down with paid ads expert and CEO Lindsay Stockall, who’s helped businesses scale with an average 6x return on ad spend. She breaks down why most ads fail, how bad strategy burns both time and money, and what actually separates top-tier ad operators from everyone else. They dive into the real mechanics behind profitable ads — from building a full acquisition strategy before spending a dollar to optimizing funnels, targeting the right audience, and focusing on conversions over vanity...

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