Picture this: You’ve just finished dinner, the kids are doing homework, you’re in comfy clothes… and your business is still bringing in leads.

The Secret to Getting Leads While You Sleep (Without Hustling Harder)

August 12, 20252 min read


The Secret to Getting Leads While You Sleep (Without Hustling Harder)

Picture this: You’ve just finished dinner, the kids are doing homework, you’re in comfy clothes… and your business is still bringing in leads.

Not because you stayed up late answering emails. Not because you posted on every social platform today.
Because your “sales rep” — aka your Google Ads — is out there working for you 24/7.


Why Most Business Owners Feel Stuck

I hear it all the time on strategy calls:

“I’m doing everything I can… but leads feel so random.”

It’s not for lack of effort. You’re already running a successful business. You know your customers, you deliver a great service or product. But between client work, managing a team, and, you know, having a life, it’s impossible to also master a marketing strategy that runs itself.

Meanwhile, your competitors? They’re quietly running ads that put their offers in front of ready-to-buy customers every single day.

Why Google Ads Are a Game-Changer

When someone searches on Google, they’re raising their hand saying, “I’m looking for this right now.”

That’s why Google Ads can be so powerful:

  • People are already in buying mode. You’re not interrupting them; you’re meeting them where they are.

  • It’s usually cheaper to convert. Because intent is higher, you often spend less to get more.

  • They don’t take a day off. Your ads work whether you’re at a client meeting, on a family trip, or binge-watching Netflix.

It’s the definition of working smarter, not harder.

A Quick Story

One of my clients came to me tired of paying too much for leads that weren’t converting.

We:

  • Cleaned up their keyword targeting

  • Tweaked their ad copy to speak directly to their ideal customer

Optimized their landing page so people actually booked once they clicked

In just 30 days:
✅ Their cost per lead dropped by
58%
✅ Their bookings doubled
✅ They were spending
less but getting better leads

This isn’t about chasing trends or doing “growth hacks.” It’s about creating a system that quietly works in the background so you can focus on running — and enjoying — your business.


How to Get Started

If you want your Google Ads to be your hardest-working “employee,” here’s what I recommend:

  1. Get clear on your audience. The more specific, the better.

  2. Pick keywords with intent. Not just traffic — buyers.

  3. Make your ads relatable. Talk like a human, not a robot.

  4. Guide them after the click. Your landing page should feel like a natural next step.

  5. Check in often. Ads need nurturing, just like any other part of your business.

Want Me to Take a Look?

If you’re done crossing your fingers and hoping for leads, let’s see what your ads could be doing for you.

Head over to my booking page and book a session with me for FREE so we can see what your strategy will look like.

Lauren Nebel

I have been in marketing for a number of years. I love helping businesses gain traction, growing their visibility and scaling their business success.

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