In this episode, we’re joined by YouTube advertising guru Aleric Heck to uncover the secrets behind creating high-engagement ads on one of the world’s most competitive platforms. As the founder of AdOutreach, Aleric shares his proven strategies for helping brands capture attention, drive clicks, and engage viewers through YouTube ads. We’ll also dive into how his company leverages AI to personalize ad targeting, the essential skills he looks for in entry-level talent, and his advice for navigating digital marketing’s evolving landscape. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned advertiser, Aleric’s insights will help you maximize your YouTube ad campaigns.

About Aleric Heck

Over 16 years ago Aleric got his start on YouTube by building AppFind which became the largest app review channel on the platform with over 585k+ subscribers.

Through building his channel, he discovered the power of YouTube Ads and began running highly profitable campaigns for a variety of big-name companies honing his craft. Now, through AdOutreach, he empowers entrepreneurs & marketers to harness the power of YouTube Ads to grow & scale their businesses. AdOutreach has already helped thousands of companies around the world collectively generate multiple 9 figures in revenue, and in doing so Aleric has built his own 8-figure company, earned the coveted ClickFunnels 2CommaClub-X award, and led AdOutreach to become the 60th fastest growing company in America featured in the INC 5000.

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