(Messy. Honest. Still running.) Why I’m Doing This I’m documenting this in real time because most Facebook ad “case studies” skip the confusing parts.(full disclosure: chatGPT wrote this documentation and any advice or observations about this process is given by it ‘acting as’ the top Facebook ads marketer that I asked it to be.) Before this, I hadn't run an ad in at least 5 years. This is not an area where I have a lot of experience or knowledge. This is not a launch. Not a funnel. Not a scale play. This is a small-budget boosted post test to invite the right people into my Automated CEO Community - and I want to show the actual process, including when Meta does weird stuff. Starting Point (Before Ads) - Profile size: ~1.3K followers - Goal: Warm visibility + conversations (not cold conversions) - Budget: Small daily boost - Format: Boosted post, not Ads Manager I chose to boost a post that already had organic traction instead of creating an ad from scratch. The Original Post (Organic) This was the post I boosted because it had the most traction (image attached): "If you’re still trying to run your business on duct-taped systems and sheer willpower… you’re not alone. But you don’t have to keep doing it. I opened The Automated CEO Community this morning, and within hours people started joining - people who are tired of holding their entire business together in their head. (Details about workflows, clarity, templates, support, beta pricing, etc - I didn't include here) If you’re on the fence, ask yourself: How long do you want to keep operating on stress, memory, and caffeine? Link in the comments." Organic performance before boosting: - 204 views - 11 interactions - 2 comments This was my signal to test it with paid reach. My Original Prompt (What I Asked For Help With) Act as if you are the top Facebook ads marketer. I want to do a small cost ad (maybe a boosted post?) for one of my posts inviting to the Automated CEO.

If I could go back to Day One of my business (back when I was duct-taping everything together and hoping nobody noticed), here’s exactly what I’d automate first: 1️⃣ My Content Workflow I used to spend hours trying to come up with the perfect post. Now? One prompt → a full week of content. If I had this back then, I would’ve saved myself years of “blank cursor panic.” 2️⃣ My Client Onboarding The number of times I manually typed the same welcome email… embarrassing. Automating this would’ve given me back so many hours - and a lot of sanity. 3️⃣ My Daily Planning I didn’t realize how much energy I wasted trying to remember everything. AI pulling my tasks, priorities, and reminders into one clean daily brief? Game changer. 4️⃣ My Follow-Up System Clients, leads, team… I dropped balls left and right. AI doesn’t forget. Old-me could’ve used that superpower. If you’re building your business right now, learn from past-me: Automate the things you repeat. Start small. Stay consistent. Let the systems carry the weight. What would you do differently if you were starting today?

Real talk: If I had tried to set up a full 12 Days of Christmas offer the old way, it would’ve taken weeks… and I probably would’ve talked myself out of it halfway through. This time was different - and here’s why. How I Used AI to Make It Fast (and Way Less Stressful) AI helped me: - map out all 12 offers in one sitting - write sales pages, emails, thank you pages, and deliverables - keep messaging consistent without overthinking - turn ideas into finished assets instead of half-started drafts Instead of staring at a blank screen, I was making decisions and moving forward. That’s the real magic. The Part Most People Miss About a 12 Days Offer The offers themselves are great - but that’s not the main win. Every thank you page and every download includes an invite into this community. Why? Because this is my primary focus. Why the Community Matters More Than Any One Offer This is the one place where I can: - give massive ongoing value - teach how I actually use AI in real life - answer questions in real time - help you build systems with support The 12 Days offers bring people in… The community is where the real transformation happens. The Big Lesson Here AI didn’t just help me sell more. It helped me build smarter. Everything points to one place. One ecosystem. One space where learning and implementation happen together. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to do something like this, but it feels like too much,” this is your sign that it doesn’t have to be.

If you’ve been thinking, “I want to run a holiday offer… but I don’t even know what to create,” take a breath. You’re not behind - and you’re definitely not alone. AI makes this whole process so much easier, even if you’re brand new to digital offers. Let’s walk through it step-by-step so you can get something out the door fast. 🎄 STEP 1: Use AI to Brainstorm Your Holiday Offer Idea Think of AI as your creative partner - the one who never runs out of ideas. Use this prompt to get the ball rolling: 🧠 Holiday Offer Idea Generator Prompt: “You are my business creative partner. I want to create a simple digital holiday offer priced under $20–$50. I work in the niche: [describe your niche]. Give me a list of 15 holiday-themed offer ideas that match what my ideal customer is already struggling with. Include why each idea would sell well and whether it would be fast for me to create.” ✨ Examples you can copy/paste based on your niche: College admissions consultant: “Give me 15 holiday-themed digital offer ideas I can sell to parents navigating the college admissions process. Include templates, checklists, quick-win guides, or anything that helps families feel more organized or confident.” Author services & onboarding consultant: “Give me 15 holiday-themed offers I can sell to authors - things like planning guides, pitch templates, revision checklists, or onboarding resources that help writers feel supported and prepared.” Reflexologist transitioning to online classes: “Give me 15 holiday-themed offers I can sell as a reflexologist - things like simple at-home routines, stress relief guides, short workshops, printable maps, or starter classes.” Credit & financial coach: “Give me 15 holiday-themed digital offers for credit repair and budgeting support - things like credit-boost kits, templates, scripts, checklists, or New Year money reset resources.” 🎁 STEP 2: Choose the “Container” (Shape) of Your Offer Once you have ideas, pick ONE that feels light and doable.