Before You Grow with Paid Ads

Feeling lost before even starting? This free checklist walks you through the exact steps to get your Meta Ad Account ready—without the frustration. No tech headaches. No wasted budget.

Paid Ads Amplify What's Already There

Many business owners assume Paid Ads will solve a lead problem, sales problem, or messaging problem.

The truth?

Paid Ads amplify what's already working.

This checklist will help you evaluate the foundations that support successful Paid Ads so you can make smarter decisions before investing your budget.

Know If You're Ready

Understand whether your offer, messaging, and customer journey are ready for Paid Ads.

Spot Potential Gaps

Identify areas that may hold back results before you spend money on ads.

Build Stronger Foundations

Create a business that can support growth when Paid Ads enter the picture.

Here's What Happens When Strategy Comes First

here's what real Goldman Grows' students have achieved

"Lauren's paid ad strategies deliver real, measurable results—I've landed $60k in new business revenue directly from paid ads!"

-Jessica Waters
Owner, J. Miles Design

"Lauren's ability to make me feel like her only student is unmatched. She takes time to educate me and celebrates my wins. We have hit our highest revenue goals and expanded our footprint. We are growing with Goldman Grows!"

-Craig Smith
Owner, Peach Jack Apparel

"One of my ads turned into a $150k contract! Thanks Lauren for the leads! "

-Drew Williamson
Realtor, Fourth & Jones Home

What You'll Walk Away With

This checklist isn't about launching ads faster.

It's about making sure the right foundations are in place before you invest your budget.

A clearer understanding of whether Paid Ads are the right next step
Confidence in the foundations supporting your business
A simple framework to evaluate your offer, customer journey, and growth readiness
A better understanding of what Paid Ads can (and can't) do for your business

Hi! I'm Lauren Goldman.

Your Marketing Growth Mentor & Paid Ads Expert

You're here because you're ready to grow. Let me help with that.

I am a (very!) seasoned digital marketing expert with over a decade of experience driving results for brands of all sizes. Most famously, I've managed multi-million-dollar campaigns for global brands like Morphe Brushes and Bondi Sands. But most exciting, I've taken the stage to share insights alongside companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and SPANX at national digital media summits.

I worked directly with Meta, TikTok, Google, Snapchat, YouTube, Target (you get it..) themselves! I know how paid social works, which is why I expanded into email marketing (hint: shared data is the best data!).

Now I help small business owners, like you, master digital marketing skills (like paid social and email marketing) so you can play in the "big leagues".

Because at the end of the day it doesn't matter how big your budget is compared to the "big leagues", what matters is that your digital strategy is simple, accessible, and successful.

The only question is... are you ready to grow with the "big leagues"?

Download Your Free Before You Grow with Paid Ads Checklist

Not sure if Paid Ads are the right next step?

This checklist will help you evaluate your offer, customer journey, proof of demand, and overall business readiness before investing money into ads.