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How To Run Manual Bids During A Sale (Without Losing Money)

The Andrew Faris Podcast · September 8, 2026 · 25 min

Summary

This episode, hosted by Andrew Faris, offers practical guidance on implementing manual bidding strategies for Meta Ads during sales events without incurring losses. It provides actionable advice for ecommerce operators aiming to optimize their ad spend and maintain profitability during promotional periods by carefully managing bids.

Key takeaways

Themes

paid acquisitionanalytics & attributiondtc strategy

Topics covered

manual bidding strategymeta adscampaign optimizationad spend managementroas during salespaid media strategy

Episode description

FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREWX: https://twitter.com/andrewjfarisEmail: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork With AJF Growth: https://ajfgrowth.comMORE STAFFINGRecruit, onboard, and train incredible virtual professionals in the Philippines with my friends at More Staffing by visiting https://morestaffing.co/af.BEHIND THE SCENES STUDIOWork with the same Meta Ads creative production team that Andrew does with Behind The Scenes Studio, a More Staffing sister company: https://www.btsstudio.co/.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
During sales, consider manual bidding on Meta Ads for more granular control over ad spend, especially for specific campaign objectives.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Implement a phased approach to manual bidding during sales, starting with conservative bids and gradually adjusting based on performance and traffic volume.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Closely monitor key metrics like ROAS and cost per acquisition when using manual bids during a sale to quickly identify and adjust underperforming campaigns.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Focus manual bidding efforts on campaigns with clear objectives, such as maximizing sales volume for specific products during a promotional window.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Be prepared to iterate and adjust bids frequently throughout the sale, as market conditions and competition can change rapidly.

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