Meet Tenai Seymour:
The Heart Behind Ads Haus
Article by Tiffany Chapman
When you meet Tenai Seymour, you do not just meet the founder of Ads Haus. You meet a woman who has built a business with honesty, courage, and a deep understanding of what small businesses really need.
Her journey to creating Ads Haus was not polished or predictable, but that is what makes it so inspiring. In the middle of major life changes and challenges, Tenai chose to carve out something new. “Ads Haus was my bit of sanity,” she recalls. “It was something I could control, something I could grow on my own terms.”
What began as a personal lifeline has grown into a consultancy that now stands proudly alongside some of the biggest names in marketing. Ads Haus has received national and international recognition, with awards that prove smart, thoughtful strategies do not need giant budgets to succeed.
But for Tenai, success is not about awards. It is about people. “Not every business needs me just yet,” she explains. “Sometimes the best thing I can do is help someone learn where their energy is best spent for where they are at, whether that is improving a website, building an email list, or mapping the customer journey. My focus is always on what will actually help them.”
That refreshing approach has made Ads Haus a trusted name, especially for rural and regional brands often overlooked by large agencies.
Tenai understands the language, the pace, and the values of our businesses. She has lived it herself and brings that same authenticity to her work.
Building Trust, Not Just Ads
What makes Tenai’s voice in the marketing industry different is her genuine commitment to people. She avoids the jargon and acronyms that overwhelm so many, and instead brings education and clarity.
“I will never talk someone into something that does not serve them,” she says. “What matters most is that the business is heading in the right direction.”
Ads Haus is not an agency in the traditional sense. It is a consultancy built on transparency, trust, and Tenai’s personal drive to see small businesses thrive.
To the businesses she works with, particularly those across rural and regional Australia, Ads Haus is not just a service. It is a partner. It is proof that with the right guidance, marketing can be simple, honest, and effective.
Because at its core, Ads Haus is not just about ads. It is about people.
How to Market Smarter in 2025 and Beyond
1. Use all of your available channels
- Owned: your website and email list, the things you control.
- Earned: PR, referrals, word of mouth, media features.
- Borrowed: your social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
“Paid ads are the sparkle on top. They work best once your foundation is strong.”
2. Content Does Not Need to Be Perfect
“People connect with what is real, Share behind the scenes, show your process, capture the everyday.”
3. Always Ask: What Next?
“Every marketing activity should guide people to the next step, if they land on your website, is it clear what action you want them to take? Thinking one step ahead makes all the difference.”