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| When Business Goes HORRIBLY Wrong... (True Horror Stories) | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:32:54 | |
What’s the WORST thing that could happen to your business? Well this week on Business Growth Central, things are getting spooky for our Halloween Special as Cameron reveals the mistake that left his entire business stuck at a port, Elliott relives the month he lost 25% of his clients, and Nigel shares the terrifying story of a business owner hit with a £4.5 MILLION bill… 📩Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Make Your Business Instantly More Profitable | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:37:46 | |
What if you could make your business more profitable WITHOUT making a single extra sale? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals how one afternoon added six figures to the bottom line, Elliott shares why your biggest customers could actually be costing you money, and Nigel reveals the tiny change that could DOUBLE your profits almost instantly… 📩Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| What Actually Works In Marketing In 2026? (Las Vegas Special) | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:50:08 | |
What actually works in marketing in 2026? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron and Elliott head to Las Vegas to uncover how the rules of marketing are changing, which old strategies are dying, and the huge opportunities most business owners haven’t caught onto yet… 📩Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Run an Eight-Figure Business in One Hour a Week | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:28:36 | |
Could ONE hour a week really be enough to run an eight-figure business? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals the meeting that keeps everything on track, Elliott shares why his team actually looked forward to meetings, and Nigel reveals the difficult lesson that made the business less dependent on him… 📩Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How to Flood Your Business with Red-Hot Referrals | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:22:45 | |
What if getting more referrals has NOTHING to do with asking for them? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals what gets customers talking, Elliott shares why you don’t even need someone to be a customer for them to recommend you, and Nigel reveals the Disney principle that can turn great service into a flood of referrals… 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Make It Impossible for Customers to Say No | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:34:03 | |
Your prospects are sceptical. And they should be. So how do you prove that you’re genuinely as good as you say you are? This week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals the tiny details that make your proof dramatically more believable, Elliott shows you how to overcome the doubts running through your prospects’ heads, and Nigel shares the simple trick that can get someone else selling your business more convincingly than you ever could... 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| Behind The Scenes Of A £1 MILLION Business Event (National Entrepreneurs Convention 2026 Special) | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:49:17 | |
What does it REALLY take to put on a £1 MILLION business event? Well this week on Business Growth Central, we go behind the scenes of the National Entrepreneurs Convention as Cameron reveals where the money really goes, Elliott uncovers the chaos nobody in the audience ever sees, and Nigel reveals the staggering amount some famous speakers wanted for just ONE HOUR on stage... Click below and grab your ticket for next year: https://nationalentrepreneursconvention.co.uk/ 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Make Your Marketing Impossible To Ignore | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:29:11 | |
How far would YOU go to get a dream customer’s attention? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals the explosive marketing stunt nobody in the office could ignore, Elliott shares why your outreach keeps getting deleted, and Nigel reveals how spending just £80 helped land a customer worth hundreds of thousands... 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Get More Sales From Your Emails In 2026 | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:34:30 | |
Your emails are getting opened… so why aren’t they making you any money? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals why emailing your customers once a month simply isn’t enough, Elliott shares the newsletter strategy that generated hundreds of thousands in sales, and Nigel reveals the missing ingredient that could be costing you customers. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Manage Your Money Like A Successful Business Owner | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:36:06 | |
Making good money but still wondering where it all goes? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals the number most business owners don’t know, Elliott shares the simple system he used to stay in control of his cash, and Nigel explains why your bank balance could be lying to you… 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Get Customers for Free | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:36:54 | |
What do you do when you NEED more sales… but there’s no money left for marketing? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals the100-a-day challenge for getting more customers, Elliott shares the overlooked tactic that could get customers talking to you today, and Nigel explains where he’d look first if he needed to generate cash FAST. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Win When Everyone Else Is Losing | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:37:37 | |
How are some businesses thriving while everyone else is being told to panic? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals why being comfortable could be holding your business back, Elliott shares the trait that separates those who make things happen from those who don’t, and Nigel reveals the real businesses quietly achieving extraordinary growth right now. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| The Business Books Everyone NEEDS To Read | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:43:12 | |
What books helped build multiple million-pound businesses? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron shares the book he makes every new team member read, Elliott reveals the book that inspired him to start his own business, and Nigel uncovers the timeless classics that have shaped the way he thinks about business for decades. Books Mentioned In The Episode: ‘Chaos Monkeys’ By Antonio García Martínez [ https://amzn.to/4yW6Vir] ‘Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion’ By Robert Cialdini [https://amzn.to/4yVomj8] ‘Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got’ By Jay Abraham [https://amzn.to/4fBlKPN] ‘The Fred Factor’ By Mark Sanborn [https://amzn.to/3TpMtGy] ‘Anything You Want’ By Derek Sivers [https://amzn.to/4hgPu5X] ‘Oversubscribed’ By Daniel Priestley [https://bit.ly/Oversubscribed-book] ‘Think and Grow Rich’ By Napoleon Hill [https://amzn.to/4haZVIb] ‘Profit First’ By Mike Michalowicz [https://amzn.to/4fLf9Bc] ‘No B.S. Ruthless Management of People and Profits’ By Dan Kennedy [https://amzn.to/45ysRme] ‘They Ask, You Answer’ - Marcus Sheridan [http://bit.ly/4pSzJnP] ‘The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement’ - Eliyahu M. Goldratt [https://bit.ly/4xlHPIk] 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Become The Business Everyone Recommends | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:31:24 | |
Why do people keep recommending your competitors instead of you? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals what your business might be missing, Elliott explains the simple strategy that makes recommending you effortless, and Nigel shares the Disney principle that changed the way he thinks about business forever. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| Should You Ever Work With Family? (St. Lucia Special) | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:45:40 | |
What's it really like working with family? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Nigel and Cameron head to the beaches of St Lucia to reveal the honest truth about running a family business, from the biggest arguments and toughest moments to the lessons that have made it work for over a decade. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Get More Sales EVERY Month (Birthday Special) | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:34:25 | |
What do birthdays have to do with getting more sales? Well this week on Business Growth Central, Cameron celebrates another trip around the sun, Elliott reveals why customers need a reason to act, and Nigel shares the marketing system that helped restaurants double the number of customer visits each year. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Lower Your Cost Per Lead | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:37:22 | |
What if the real reason your cost per lead is so high has nothing to do with your ads? This week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals the mistake that instantly makes lead generation more expensive, Elliott explains why customers no longer respond to old offers, and Nigel shares the simple competition that transformed an optician's business. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Stop Losing Customers To Worse Competitors | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:29:45 | |
Why are customers choosing your competitors when you're better? This week on Business Growth Central, Cameron reveals the stat that could double your sales, Elliott explains the hidden leak most businesses never spot, and Nigel shares why your quotes probably aren't the problem… 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Future-Proof Your Business Against AI | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:34:17 | |
Is your business really at risk from AI? This week on Business Growth Central, Cameron explains why some businesses won't survive, Elliott reveals why human interaction is becoming more valuable, and Nigel shares the steps every owner should be taking right now to stay ahead. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Build A Million-Pound Business | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:41:23 | |
This week on Business Growth Central, Monaco GP gets us talking about millionaires and billionaires, Cameron reveals why most businesses get stuck, Elliott breaks down what really drives growth, and Nigel shares the exact blueprint he'd use to build a million-pound business from scratch… Join Masterplan today: https://entrepreneurscircle.org/masterplan/ 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Rapidly Grow Your Business Using Events | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:36:10 | |
Elliott's event calculator: https://in-person-event-calculator.manus.space If you think Zoom has replaced live events… you need to watch this. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to rapidly grow your business using events, why in-person events still outperform Zoom, and the hidden advantages most businesses overlook. From building stronger relationships and increasing conversions to turning prospects into customers faster, this is a practical episode to help you grow your business with events. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To ACTUALLY Use AI to Make More Money in Your Business | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:28:34 | |
If AI isn’t increasing your income… you’re missing the real opportunity. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to increase income with AI, where most business owners are getting it wrong, and the practical ways AI is being used to generate more sales and profit. From improving lead follow-up to increasing conversions, this is a practical episode to help you start using AI properly. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org Ep30 | |||
| How To Stop Undercharging For Your Work | 27 May 2026 | 00:32:50 | |
Become an EC member to use the vault today: https://entrepreneurscircle.org/join/yt/ If nobody ever complains about your prices… you need to watch this. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to avoid undercharging for your work, why lowering your prices can actually make customers trust you less, and the mindset traps keeping business owners stuck. From pricing psychology to perceived value, this is a practical episode to help you charge more confidently and stop leaving money on the table. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Stop Hiring The Wrong People [UK Only] | 20 May 2026 | 00:45:41 | |
In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott rip apart the way most small businesses recruit - and show you how to fix it. Because if you keep attracting the wrong people, the uncomfortable truth is this: Your hiring isn’t unlucky. It’s broken. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| What’s Going On With Business Rates in England? | 13 May 2026 | 00:30:31 | |
This is an emergency episode for business owners being crushed by rising business rates. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down why so many UK businesses are struggling with higher costs and tighter margins - and what to do about it. From raising prices and increasing customer spend to cutting unprofitable work and focusing on growth, this is a practical episode to help you stay profitable and protect your business. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Get More Leads From Your Website (Why You’re Getting Traffic But No Enquiries) | 06 May 2026 | 00:33:16 | |
If your website gets traffic but no enquiries… you’re probably making this mistake. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to get more leads from your website, why most sites fail to convert visitors, and what’s really going wrong. From fixing simple technical issues to improving your messaging and calls to action, this is a practical episode to help you turn more traffic into real enquiries. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Get Your Business Ready To Be Sold | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:39:16 | |
If you EVER want to sell your business, exit, or increase how much your business is valued at... this episode is for you! Watch as Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to get your business ready to be sold, what actually drives valuation, and why most owners overestimate what their business is worth. From removing yourself from the day-to-day and building the right team to putting yourself in a position to sell your business within only a few years, this is a practical episode to help you increase value and sell for more. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:27:13 | |
If your business only works when you’re working, you’re the problem. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to stop being the bottleneck in your business, why so many entrepreneurs get stuck doing everything themselves, and how to fix it. From letting go of perfection and delegating properly to using simple systems like the “3 Ds” to train your team, this is a practical episode to help you scale and get your time back. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Flood Your Business With Leads | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:53:30 | |
If you’re struggling for leads, you’re probably doing this wrong. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to flood your business with leads, why most businesses struggle with consistent inquiries, and what actually works. Google Business Profile Checklist Sheet: linkto.ec/GBP 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Make Sure You Don't Go Bust! | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:25:40 | |
How do you stop a business from going bust? Start here. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to make sure you don’t go bust, why so many business owners worry about going bankrupt, and the key numbers you must understand to stay in control. From knowing your break-even and improving cash flow visibility to building consistent customer acquisition, this is a practical episode to help you stay in control and keep your business secure. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Follow Up Without Being Pushy | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:22:23 | |
Most business owners don’t lose deals because of bad offers… they lose them in the follow-up. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Deal With Negative Reviews | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:29:46 | |
That one-star review just landed…and no matter how good you are - it still stings.But here’s the real problem: Most business owners make it WORSE from how they respond.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Exactly what to say (and what NOT to say)- How to protect your reputation fast- When you can get a review removed- How to turn a negative into a serious advantageBecause bad reviews aren’t going away…but handled properly, they can actually HELP your business. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Decide What to Focus on Next | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:33:55 | |
Your Best Pay Day Sheet Download: https://linkto.ec/YourBestPayDay Knowing what to do next in your business isn’t the hard part… choosing what actually matters is.In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down how to decide what to focus on next, why so many entrepreneurs get pulled into low-impact tasks, and how to prioritise the activities that truly drive growth. From cutting distractions and focusing on sales to simple frameworks that move the needle faster, this is a practical episode to help you make better decisions and get real results from your time. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| Special Edition: Quick Fire Business Growth | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:57:47 | |
This week, we’re doing something different on Business Growth Central… a rapid-fire round of real business questions. Cameron and Elliott tackle a stack of topics submitted by business owners, including when to raise your prices, how much to spend on marketing, what to do when competitors undercut you, whether to fire difficult clients, when it’s time to hire, and what a “good” sales conversion rate actually looks like. A fast-paced episode packed with practical insights you can take straight back into your business. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Get More Done (Without Working Longer Hours) | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:31:40 | |
In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the practical habits that help business owners get more done without extending their day. From time studies and protected focus blocks to eliminating distractions and stopping the faff, this is a straight-talking guide to becoming more productive and more effective. Time Tracker Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1It7D... 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Get More People to Open Your Emails | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:41:48 | |
Struggling with low email open rates? In this episode of Business Growth Central, we break down how to get more people to open your emails - including the subject line strategies, positioning tweaks and simple email marketing changes that increase open rates fast. Email deliverability tools: MXToolBox: https://mxtoolbox.com/deliverability Mail Tester: https://www.mail-tester.com Email List Cleaner: Klean13: https://www.klean13.com/ 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode? Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hur6WpGwRHFxLvEWfqr9A 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-growth-central-with-the-botterills/id1852018079 | |||
| How To Get Better Quality Leads | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:30:37 | |
Getting leads isn't the hard part... getting the right leads is. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down why your lead quality might be suffering, how to define what a “good” lead actually looks like, and the practical tweaks you can make to instantly improve it. From qualifying questions and smarter follow-up to sharper messaging, this is a hands-on guide to attracting prospects who actually want and can afford what you offer. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Get Prospects to Actually Show Up for Sales Calls | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:32:17 | |
If your business relies on sales calls, Zooms or discovery meetings, this episode will save you a huge amount of time and frustration. Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain why prospects don’t show up and the simple changes that dramatically increase show-up rates without chasing or awkward follow-ups. A fully practical episode designed to turn booked calls into real conversations. 🔗 Thank You Page Example: https://page.entrepreneurscircle.org/demo-thanks-adam 📘 Free Show-Up Rate Playbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ArPRQlE0UqZ2KXmmPTmvHdwboWehDlV7fiGce6CyHE/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| Emergency Episode: Rich House Poor House (Behind-the-Scenes) | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:52:32 | |
What you saw on TV was only half the story. In this emergency bonus episode of Business Growth Central, Nigel and Sue go behind the scenes of Rich House Poor House to answer the questions everyone’s been asking - what was real, what was staged, what happened after filming, and why they agreed to do the show in the first place. An honest, behind-the-scenes debrief recorded straight after it aired. | |||
| How To Make More Profit (Without Raising Prices) | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:40:25 | |
Raising prices can increase profit - but it’s not the only lever, and it’s not always the best place to start. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explore the practical ways businesses can make significantly more money by improving how customers buy, not just what they’re charged. Real-world examples and ideas you can apply without risking customer backlash. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Avoid Being Ripped Off by Marketing Agencies | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:45:34 | |
Hiring a marketing agency sounds like the fast track to growth - until the invoices keep coming and the results don’t. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott dig into why so many business owners get burned by agencies, the warning signs to look out for before you hire one, and how to protect yourself from paying for activity instead of outcomes. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org. | |||
| How To Hire Family Members Without Ruining Your Business | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:41:31 | |
Do family businesses actually work - or are they a disaster waiting to happen? In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott have an honest conversation about hiring family members, the hidden risks most people ignore, and the conditions that must be in place if it’s ever going to work. A real-world discussion from people who've lived it. 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Track Your Business Numbers (Step-by-Step) | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:44:50 | |
How do you actually know if your business is doing well this week? In this episode of Business Growth Central, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the simple system they use to track what matters, spot problems early, and remove the stress of guessing how the business is really performing. 📥 Download the Scorecard Rules PDF here 📩 Want your question answered on a future episode?Email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Set Yourself Up for a Record-Breaking 2026 | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:27:13 | |
If you want 2026 to be genuinely better than 2025, it starts with clarity and focus. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain how to “lock in” for the year ahead - getting clear on what you actually want, cutting out distractions, and focusing on the habits and actions that truly move the needle in business.If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How To Make 2026 (a LOT!) Better Than 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:53:40 | |
If you want 2026 to be genuinely better than 2025, you need more than vague goals and New Year’s resolutions. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott look back on the real wins, mistakes and lessons from 2025 - then explain how to turn those insights into better habits, clearer focus and smarter decisions for the year ahead. If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org | |||
| How to Actually Take a Holiday as a Business Owner (Without Everything Falling Apart) | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:35:05 | |
Taking time off shouldn’t mean your business falls apart. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott discuss how business owners can take a proper holiday without guilt or stress - and why being able to step away is one of the clearest signs of a healthy business. If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org. | |||
| How To Stop Attracting Cheapskates - And Finally Get Customers Who Pay What You’re Worth | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:38:06 | |
If every enquiry you get is from someone trying to haggle you down, this episode is for you. Nigel, Cameron and Elliott explain how to attract customers who value quality (not the cheapest price!) by changing where you fish and how you position yourself. If you want us to answer your question on a future episode, email podcast@entrepreneurscircle.org. | |||
| How To Actually Convert Enquiries To Sales (without being pushy!) | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:40:08 | |
Turning enquiries into sales shouldn’t feel pushy. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott share the simple changes in speed, positioning and follow-up to help you convert more leads into paying customers. | |||
| How to Get New Customers ASAP | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:28:43 | |
When you need customers fast, you don't have time to guess. In this episode, Nigel, Cameron and Elliott break down the exact moves to make when you need quick cash and fast results - without spending a penny. A must-watch for any business owner facing a short-term cash squeeze. | |||
| Emergency Autumn Budget Special | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:20:10 | |
When panic hits after a Budget, most business owners make bad decisions fast. In this emergency episode, Nigel and Cameron cut through the noise of Rachel Reeves’ announcement and explain what actually matters, what hasn’t changed, and what you should be doing right now to stay ahead while everyone else loses their heads. | |||