Why do some businesses pay $2 per click while others pay $50+

Last week I introduced you to the Melchizedek Model and your identity as a king and priest in the marketplace. The response has been incredible - over 200 of you joined our community in just 7 days!

But today, I need to get practical because identity without strategy is just inspiration.

So let's talk about the $2 vs $50 click mystery. Why do some businesses get premium leads for pennies while others hemorrhage money on Google Ads?

The answer will surprise you - and it could save your business thousands of dollars.

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Main Teaching: The Three Types That Win

Here's what I've discovered after analyzing over 1 billion keywords:

Not every business benefits equally from AI-powered lead generation. In fact, there are exactly three types of businesses that see the biggest ROI from $2 clicks.

TYPE #1: High-Ticket Service Businesses

Think lawyers, insurance agents, contractors, consultants, and financial advisors.

Why they win: When one client is worth $5,000-50,000+, paying $800 for 400 targeted clicks is nothing. The math is simple:

- Traditional Google Ads: $20,000 for 400 clicks

- AI-powered auto-complete: $800 for 400 clicks  

- Savings: $19,200 per campaign

Real example: A personal injury lawyer currently paying $50+ per click could get the same quality leads for $2. That's a 96% reduction in marketing costs.

TYPE #2: Businesses Already Buying Leads

Real estate agents, home improvement companies, medical practices, and anyone using lead generation services.

Why they win: They already understand cost-per-lead metrics and the value of qualified prospects. They're just tired of:

- Paying premium prices to lead generation companies

- Competing with other agents for the same leads

- Having no control over lead quality

The advantage: Direct control over your lead flow, rather than relying on a third-party service to deliver.

TYPE #3: Local Businesses with Repeat Customers

Restaurants, retail stores, service providers, and anyone building long-term customer relationships.

Why they win: Customer lifetime value makes the initial acquisition cost irrelevant. Plus, they can dominate their local market by appearing in auto-complete suggestions.

Example: A local restaurant that gets one family as regular customers (worth $2,000+ annually) can justify significant marketing spend to acquire them.

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Scripture Spotlight: The Parable of the Shrewd Manager

Luke 16:8 says: "The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light."

Jesus isn't endorsing dishonesty - He's challenging us to be SHREWD with our resources.

Shrewd stewardship means:

- Getting maximum results from minimum investment

- Using wisdom to outmaneuver competition  

- Being strategic, not just spiritual

Paying $50 per click when you could pay $2 isn't faithful stewardship - it's wasteful.

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The Simple Checklist

Does your business qualify for $2 clicks? Check all that apply:

✅ Your average customer is worth $1,000+ in lifetime value

✅ You're currently paying for leads or advertising

✅ You serve a specific geographic area

✅ You have high-ticket services or repeat customers

✅ You're tired of competing on price alone

If you checked 3+ boxes, you're likely a perfect fit.

If you checked fewer than 3, don't worry. Focus on increasing customer lifetime value or developing higher-ticket services first.

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Marketplace Victory: My Real-Time Update

Transparency moment: I'm still at $0 monthly recurring revenue, but progress is happening:

- 3 strategy calls booked from last week's content

- 2 businesses interested in auto-complete services  

- 1 potential client wants to start with website visitor identification

The lesson: Small beginnings are still beginnings. Every conversation is a step toward achieving the $10,000/month goal.

What I'm learning: People don't buy services - they buy solutions to problems. My job isn't to sell AI; it's to solve expensive problems in lead generation.

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Kingdom Tool: The ROI Calculator

Before implementing any marketing strategy, use this simple formula:

Customer Lifetime Value ÷ Cost Per Lead = ROI Multiple

Example:

- Customer worth $5,000

- Lead costs $50  

- ROI Multiple = 100x

If you can get the same quality lead for $2, your ROI jumps to 2,500x.

That's not just good business - that's biblical stewardship.

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👉 Melchizedek Model Starter Kit

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Battle Report: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

The enemy's latest attack: Making me overthink every decision instead of taking action.

The truth: Proverbs 16:9 says, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."

I can plan perfectly, but God directs the actual steps. My job is to take the next faithful step, not to see the entire staircase.

Your battle: What decision are you overthinking that God is calling you to make in faith?

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What's Coming Next Week

Next newsletter: "Why 70% of Your Leads Never Buy (And How AI Fixes This)"

I'll reveal the difference between tire-kickers and ready-to-buy leads, and show you how AI identifies buyer intent before they even contact you.

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Your Next Step

If you're one of the three types of businesses I described, let's talk. I'm offering free 15-minute strategy calls to help you determine if AI-powered lead generation is right for your situation.

No pitch, no pressure. Just one king-priest helping another figure out the next step.

And remember - grab a copy of "I AM > AI: Faith Over Fear in Business & Life" for the complete framework on integrating faith and technology.

Remember: You're not just cutting costs - you're stewarding resources for kingdom purposes.

Grace and peace,

Greg Ryan

12:11 Business

P.S. - Hit reply and tell me: Which of the three types describes your business? I read every response and often use your questions to guide future content.