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How to Price Your Ad Spend Like a Growth Agency

September 30, 2026 · 1 min read · Paid Advertising

Most owners guess their ad budget. Here’s the actual math we use to set monthly spend for every new client.

Start From Capacity, Not a Round Number

Work backward from how many new jobs your team can actually handle this month, not an arbitrary “$5K feels right” number. Budget should follow capacity, not the other way around.

The Formula We Use

Target monthly jobs × average job value × target close rate, divided by your realistic cost per lead, gives you a defensible starting budget — one you can explain to a spreadsheet, not just a gut feeling.

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