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Gene G.

Gene G.

Los Angeles, CA
Job Success
Top Rated Plus

Sales, Marketing, Communications, and Podcast Expert

President-Gene Gates & Associates, a full-stack sales, marketing, communications, and podcast company. Thank you for checking out my profile. My mission is to grow your revenue as a direct result of marketing. Upwork awarded me their "Expert Vetted Badge" "This is only given to the top 1% on the platform indicating that experts have vouched for their ability, and past clients have rated them as the best of the best." My sweet-spot is branding and rebranding startup to midsized B2B, B2C and B2B2C companies, using customer-centric storytelling focused on the benefits of your product or service. STRENGTHS: -Increased conversation rates by 400% -Open rates as high as 97% -Creative divergent thinker -Highly analytical -Results-oriented -Research driven SERVICES: -Vision Statement -Mission Statement -Branding Statement -Brand Voice -Business Plan -Marketing Strategy -Podcast Development -Customer Advisory Board -Sales Collateral -Website Copy -Sales Copy -Webinar Copy -Speech Writing -Blog I would enjoy a brief conversation to learn about your goals and see how we might accomplish them together. Cheers, Gene Gates Master Storyteller Sales, Marketing, and Communications If you want to know what it’s like to work together, here are some recent case studies: Client: ChellOps, A SaaS Software Company, Phoenix, AZ Project: Create a Marketing and Business Strategy, Go-To-Market Strategy Outcome: “Gene is an amazing marketing guru who truly is the whole package.  He can strategize and execute.  If you need consulting or a deliverable, Gene can do it all!  I really enjoyed working with him because he always has such creative, cost-efficient, and effective solutions.  He is also patient, organized, communicative, and extremely connected. I will hire him again for our next marketing campaign! A++++++" -Lyndee MacDonald, Principal Consultant, ChellOps Client: Currnt, AI-Based Think Tank and Research Company, Palo Alto, CA Project: Strategist, Facilitator, Video Podcast Host Outcome: “Gene has been an extension of our team for several years. He has been incredibly reliable, and professional, which is important because his outputs are at the core of our deliverables to our customers. It's rare to find such a high-caliber talent so flexible and at the ready to consistently exceed expectations. Beyond that, he is just a pleasure to work with. It is without reservation, I recommend Gene.” -Tom O’Malley, CEO, Currnt Client: Flight Schedule Pro, SaaS Software Company, Kansas City, KS Project: A Go-to-market strategy and launch for a new SaaS product. Outcome: Increased conversion rate by 400% “Gene is a storytelling mastermind. My sales video came out 10x more effective with his help. I look forward to working with him on future projects.” -Jason Barnes, CEO, Flight Schedule Pro SaaS Software Client: YG -Designs, International Wine Label and Branding Co. Mendoza, Argentina Project: Re-design of website and white paper messages Outcome: “It was a real pleasure working with Gene. We were going through a challenging storytelling process. He had the sensitivity to understand what we needed and translated that into a clear, clever message. He was patient, always willing to help until we found the solution which fully satisfied our partners. Such a pleasure to work with a professional who is insightful, enlightening and a great writer. He is a true storyteller and only a few left in this world. This guy is worth every extra cent you invest in his abilities to improve your business.” - Sebastian Yanez, Partner, YGDesigns Client: Bond Oral Surgery Project: Branding and Business Strategy Outcome: “Thank you for the help these past few months. You had an amazing ability to collect, clarify, and organize our thoughts into several coherent verticals for our business. I enjoyed both the support and critical eye leveled on our ideas. We look forward to continuing work with you in the future!” -Ryan Patel, Founder, Bond Oral Surgery Client: Lemon Hero Medical e-Commerce Project: Create a content-based marketing strategy Outcome: “Excellent piece of work on developing a marketing approach focused on our key product sets. Gene is pragmatic, hands-on, and goal-focused. Working closely together and leveraging some of Gene’s network, we developed a realistic executable plan. Very happy with the outcome, and Gene would be my go-to guy for anything of a similar nature.” -Gareth Stageman, CEO, Lemon Hero
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Oct 7, 2022 - Feb 1, 2023

"Experienced with broad skillset. Was great to work with during our holiday busy season. Thank you!"

Private earnings
Rating is 4.7 out of 5.
4.70 Mar 23, 2022 - Dec 5, 2022
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Aug 29, 2020 - Sep 2, 2020

"Really great idea person, high-energy and enthusiastic, wonderful to work with."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Apr 21, 2020 - Apr 23, 2020

"Collaborating with Gene on our branding project was a fantastic experience. He was extremely communicative and understood quickly our needs for the project, and executed on that extremely well. We will be working with Gene in the future for branding collaborations. Thanks Gene!"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Sep 27, 2019 - Oct 21, 2019

"Gene is an excellent professional communicator. Very pleased with his work and the outcome."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Aug 14, 2019 - Aug 16, 2019

"Thanks for participating our study!"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jan 11, 2019 - Jan 18, 2019

"Excellent piece of work on developing a marketing approach focused on our key product sets. Gene is pragmatic, hands-on and goal-focused. Working closely together, and leveraging some of Gene’s network, we developed an realistic executable plan. Very happy with the outcome and Gene would be my go-to guy for anything of a similar nature."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jan 9, 2019

"Gene, Thank you. It was great to work with you."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Oct 29, 2018 - Nov 1, 2018

"Gene is great, a true professional to work with. This was a complex read, and Gene nailed it. Great professional and energetic voice."

Private earnings
Rating is 4.7 out of 5.
4.70 Jul 6, 2018 - Oct 11, 2018
Private earnings
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Podcasrt Sample Upwork.mp3
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Gene G.

Gene G.

Los Angeles, CA
Job Success
Top Rated Plus
121
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Sales, Marketing, Communications, and Podcast Expert

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President-Gene Gates & Associates, a full-stack sales, marketing, communications, and podcast company. Thank you for checking out my profile. My mission is to grow your revenue as a direct result of marketing. Upwork awarded me their "Expert Vetted Badge" "This is only given to the top 1% on the platform indicating that experts have vouched for their ability, and past clients have rated them as the best of the best." My sweet-spot is branding and rebranding startup to midsized B2B, B2C and B2B2C companies, using customer-centric storytelling focused on the benefits of your product or service. STRENGTHS: -Increased conversation rates by 400% -Open rates as high as 97% -Creative divergent thinker -Highly analytical -Results-oriented -Research driven SERVICES: -Vision Statement -Mission Statement -Branding Statement -Brand Voice -Business Plan -Marketing Strategy -Podcast Development -Customer Advisory Board -Sales Collateral -Website Copy -Sales Copy -Webinar Copy -Speech Writing -Blog I would enjoy a brief conversation to learn about your goals and see how we might accomplish them together. Cheers, Gene Gates Master Storyteller Sales, Marketing, and Communications If you want to know what it’s like to work together, here are some recent case studies: Client: ChellOps, A SaaS Software Company, Phoenix, AZ Project: Create a Marketing and Business Strategy, Go-To-Market Strategy Outcome: “Gene is an amazing marketing guru who truly is the whole package.  He can strategize and execute.  If you need consulting or a deliverable, Gene can do it all!  I really enjoyed working with him because he always has such creative, cost-efficient, and effective solutions.  He is also patient, organized, communicative, and extremely connected. I will hire him again for our next marketing campaign! A++++++" -Lyndee MacDonald, Principal Consultant, ChellOps Client: Currnt, AI-Based Think Tank and Research Company, Palo Alto, CA Project: Strategist, Facilitator, Video Podcast Host Outcome: “Gene has been an extension of our team for several years. He has been incredibly reliable, and professional, which is important because his outputs are at the core of our deliverables to our customers. It's rare to find such a high-caliber talent so flexible and at the ready to consistently exceed expectations. Beyond that, he is just a pleasure to work with. It is without reservation, I recommend Gene.” -Tom O’Malley, CEO, Currnt Client: Flight Schedule Pro, SaaS Software Company, Kansas City, KS Project: A Go-to-market strategy and launch for a new SaaS product. Outcome: Increased conversion rate by 400% “Gene is a storytelling mastermind. My sales video came out 10x more effective with his help. I look forward to working with him on future projects.” -Jason Barnes, CEO, Flight Schedule Pro SaaS Software Client: YG -Designs, International Wine Label and Branding Co. Mendoza, Argentina Project: Re-design of website and white paper messages Outcome: “It was a real pleasure working with Gene. We were going through a challenging storytelling process. He had the sensitivity to understand what we needed and translated that into a clear, clever message. He was patient, always willing to help until we found the solution which fully satisfied our partners. Such a pleasure to work with a professional who is insightful, enlightening and a great writer. He is a true storyteller and only a few left in this world. This guy is worth every extra cent you invest in his abilities to improve your business.” - Sebastian Yanez, Partner, YGDesigns Client: Bond Oral Surgery Project: Branding and Business Strategy Outcome: “Thank you for the help these past few months. You had an amazing ability to collect, clarify, and organize our thoughts into several coherent verticals for our business. I enjoyed both the support and critical eye leveled on our ideas. We look forward to continuing work with you in the future!” -Ryan Patel, Founder, Bond Oral Surgery Client: Lemon Hero Medical e-Commerce Project: Create a content-based marketing strategy Outcome: “Excellent piece of work on developing a marketing approach focused on our key product sets. Gene is pragmatic, hands-on, and goal-focused. Working closely together and leveraging some of Gene’s network, we developed a realistic executable plan. Very happy with the outcome, and Gene would be my go-to guy for anything of a similar nature.” -Gareth Stageman, CEO, Lemon Hero
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Oct 7, 2022 - Feb 1, 2023

"Experienced with broad skillset. Was great to work with during our holiday busy season. Thank you!"

Private earnings
Rating is 4.7 out of 5.
4.70 Mar 23, 2022 - Dec 5, 2022
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Aug 29, 2020 - Sep 2, 2020

"Really great idea person, high-energy and enthusiastic, wonderful to work with."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Apr 21, 2020 - Apr 23, 2020

"Collaborating with Gene on our branding project was a fantastic experience. He was extremely communicative and understood quickly our needs for the project, and executed on that extremely well. We will be working with Gene in the future for branding collaborations. Thanks Gene!"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Sep 27, 2019 - Oct 21, 2019

"Gene is an excellent professional communicator. Very pleased with his work and the outcome."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Aug 14, 2019 - Aug 16, 2019

"Thanks for participating our study!"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jan 11, 2019 - Jan 18, 2019

"Excellent piece of work on developing a marketing approach focused on our key product sets. Gene is pragmatic, hands-on and goal-focused. Working closely together, and leveraging some of Gene’s network, we developed an realistic executable plan. Very happy with the outcome and Gene would be my go-to guy for anything of a similar nature."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jan 9, 2019

"Gene, Thank you. It was great to work with you."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Oct 29, 2018 - Nov 1, 2018

"Gene is great, a true professional to work with. This was a complex read, and Gene nailed it. Great professional and energetic voice."

Private earnings
Rating is 4.7 out of 5.
4.70 Jul 6, 2018 - Oct 11, 2018
Private earnings
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Podcasrt Sample Upwork.mp3
Podcast Strategy and Development
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