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Taylor A.

San Diego, California

$85/hr
4.9
30 jobs

I transformed stagnant $10k/mo ad spends into $315k+ revenue engines for healthcare brands and scaled luxury jewelry to $200k/mo at a 6.8x ROAS by re-engineering the technical "algorithmic blindness" that prevents most businesses from scaling profitably. Most brands don’t need more "traffic" they need a high-performance Digital Marketing Strategist who architects full-funnel acquisition systems. I solve the technical "Data Gap" by replacing standard tracking with advanced Server-Side CAPI and full-funnel signal recovery, ensuring every dollar of spend is a measurable investment in your bottom line. DOMAIN-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE - Signal Recovery (CAPI): I implement Meta Conversions API and Server-Side GTM to recover lost attribution signals, lowering CPA by up to 45% through accurate algorithmic training. - HNI (High-Net-Worth) Targeting: Precision data layering designed to reach the top 1% and 5% of earners, bridging the gap between elite brand aesthetics and aggressive performance data. - Unit Economics (CAC/LTV): I synchronize Search and Social into a single growth loop, optimizing for your P&L rather than vanity metrics. - Account Engineering: Rebuilding account hierarchies (CBO/ABO) from the ground up to eliminate budget leakage and ensure 100% spend efficiency. REAL-TIME PROBLEM SOLVING - Scaling Plateaus: I move accounts from $100/day to $5,000/day using tiered testing silos—mathematically proving profitability before scaling your spend. - Attribution Gaps: I replace browser-side tracking with robust Server-Side Tagging to ensure your data is 100% transparent and your ROAS is real. - Positioning Friction: I fix "Tire-Kicker" lead quality by refining audience logic and high-intent messaging for premium and healthcare ecosystems. Technical Stack: Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads (PPC), Google Tag Manager (GTM), Conversions API (CAPI), Server-Side Tracking, and Full-Funnel Growth Strategy. Selective with my partnerships, typically managing only 3–4 high-growth brands to ensure maximum strategic focus on your revenue. Click "Invite to Job" to schedule a 15-minute Strategy Audit. Let’s determine if your current infrastructure is built for the scale you desire.

  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Google Ads
  • Paid Media
  • Performance Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Campaign Optimization
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Strategy
  • Advertising Strategy
  • Lead Generation
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Facebook Pixel Setup & Optimization
Zahra Y.

Los Angeles, California

$166/hr
5.0
169 jobs

CFO+𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀! 💪 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭%; 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 ✅ 500 + Million raised by my models | $300k+ earned on Upwork | Most models delivered in 1 week My models are built to withstand investor diligence. 🛠𝗙𝗶𝘅 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹. 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.💰 Im a CFO who helps SaaS and AI startups optimize their business model by designing pricing, packaging, and revenue models that actually scale. 🔥Invite me to your job and book a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 20 min 💸𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡📞 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: • What should we charge? • How do we structure tiers or usage pricing? • Will this be profitable at scale? • What numbers do investors expect to see? • How do we translate strategy into a real financial model? ✨ I specialize in monetization, pricing, and revenue architecture, the decisions that directly impact ARR, margins, and valuation for: • SaaS / B2B software • AI tools & platforms • Marketplaces • Subscription businesses • Fintech • Health tech • Vertical SaaS companies.✨ ✅ Typical outcomes my clients get ✔ Clear pricing & packaging strategy ✔ Higher ARPU and better margins ✔ Investor-ready financial model ✔ Faster fundraising ✔ Shorter sales cycles ✔ Confident launch plan Many clients see 𝟭𝟬𝘅–𝟯𝟱𝘅 𝗥𝗢𝗜 from pricing & revenue improvements alone. 🥇 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲 • Top Rated Plus & Expert Vetted (Top 1% on Upwork) • Featured on Forbes, Nasdaq, CEO Weekly • Advised 150+ tech startups • Helped clients raise $500M+ • MBA (Finance), MS Economics, 15+ years operating experience But more importantly: I explain finance clearly and turn complex strategy into practical decisions founders can act on immediately. 💼 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 ? 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 Clients need a clear outcome, So I offer structured sprints: ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 (𝟭-𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸) • Pricing tiers + packaging • Subscription/usage strategy • Discount & sales guardrails • Enterprise level pricing framework • Competitor benchmark • ICP & value positioning check • Action plan memo ✅𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 (𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀) • Financial model & forecast • Unit economics & break-even • Investor-ready projections ✅ 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 (𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆) • Pricing experiments • New feature/add-on pricing • Deal support & custom pricing • Board/investor metrics • Continuous optimization • Async Slack/email access 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲? 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙀𝙊( 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥) 𝟱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟱 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ““The financial expert for non-financial founders. Zahra helped us build our pricing and financial model and made our fundraising dramatically easier. Worth every dollar.” 📞 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 Invite me to your job and we’ll start with a quick call to understand your goals and see if there’s a fit. If I’m not the right person, I’ll tell you directly.

  • Business Analysis
  • Fundraising
  • SaaS
  • Financial Modeling
  • Pricing
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Financial Projection
  • Financial Analysis
  • AI Consulting
  • Forecasting
  • AI Platform
  • Valuation
  • Market Research
  • Cash Flow Modeling
  • Price Optimization
  • Pricing Research
  • Financial Management
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Startup Consulting
  • Budget Planning
Andrew A.

Los Angeles, California

$85/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hey, I'm Andrew. I help freelancers, creatives, and small business owners get clean financial statements they can rely on. That means fixing QuickBooks, cleaning up past activity, and preparing books for tax filing, lenders, or CPAs. I've worked in business management for entertainment clients and high earners, so I handle everything from messy spreadsheets to multi-entity setups. If you're behind, confused, or tired of stressing every quarter, I can help. What I do: QuickBooks cleanup and setup 1099, Schedule C, and S Corp tax prep Tax projections and estimated payment planning Amended returns, even the scary ones LLC vs. S Corp breakdowns and setup Clear communication, fast turnaround, no judgment If you want to get organized and feel less anxious about money, let's connect.

  • Tax Accounting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax Planning & Advisory
Ashlen W.

Santa Barbara, California

$45/hr
5.0
45 jobs

Expert writer with 6+ years of experience, diverse background spanning writing, community management, venture capital, startups, tech, business development, and communications. Experience writing: -Journalistic articles -B2B + SaaS articles and resources -Short & long form blogs -Website copywriting -Pitch decks -Marketing copy -Newsletters Interdisciplinary education in business, writing, and sustainable agriculture. Demonstrated adaptability in startup and remote work environments, with entrepreneurial endeavors including self-publishing a book and founding an online publication. Proficient in various tools and platforms including WordPress, Clearscope, Canva, Shopify, Adobe suite, Microsoft programs, Trello, Mailchimp, and social media platforms. Skilled in communication and project management using Slack, Notion, Asana, and Google Drive. Key job experiences include: - Heads of Startups and Communications at Vevolution: Managing fundraising rounds for early-stage startups in food tech, climate tech, and alternative protein space. Responsible for investor relations, deal flow curation, pitch event management, content creation, and data reporting. - Staff writer + Editor at Santé Magazine: Wrote monthly column on innovation in the food and restaurant space, curated and edited articles for publication. - Lead copywriter at Brizo Foodmetrics: Produced SEO-friendly articles on restaurant technology and food trends, created case studies on customer success stories. - Freelance contributor roles at Lunchbox and The Spoon: Wrote articles on restaurant, food, and kitchen technology, covered news and analyzed trends in the food technology space. - Venture capital scout + contributor at Stray Dog Capital: Conducted due diligence on plant-based food startups, wrote newsletters on industry trends and funding news. - Article contributor, recipe developer, and community moderator at Health Union: Wrote articles on asthma and Type 2 diabetes, provided community support and resources.

  • Creative Writing
  • English
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Book Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Copy Editing
  • Writing
  • Book Editing
Luis C.

San Marcos, California

$85/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Automation Expert | Business System Strategist If your business isn’t running as smoothly as it can… If your team is stuck doing things the hard way… If the business and employees rely on you too much... If you want more out of your time... I help businesses set up and improve their automations, processes and systems so their tools actually work together and support day-to-day operations. When you work with me, we start with a clear discovery process to understand how your business runs today, where things are breaking down, and what can be simplified or automated. From there, I build practical automations that reduce manual work and improve visibility. I take time to understand your business and build systems that free up your time and reduce stress. What you can expect: • A clear review of your current setup • Business Blueprint based on how it can and should operate. • Clean and easy to follow SOPs. • Simple automations that save time and reduce errors • On-going guidance for your team The goal is simple: fewer workarounds, better processes, and systems you can rely on as your business grows. Save yourself from those painful headaches, expensive nightmares, and extremely frustrating experiences of hiring the wrong specialist to get you on the right track. I look forward to talking about how we can work together.

  • Marketing Automation
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Zoho CRM
  • Web Application
  • Process Improvement
  • CRM Software
  • Lead Generation Strategy
  • Sales Strategy
  • Business Development
  • Bubble.io
Ben W.

Laguna Beach, California

$100/hr
4.8
433 jobs

Almost everyone gives me a 5 Star review. If I take on your project, I'm sure I'll do the same for you. I take pride in my work. I execute at a high level consistently. *Read my reviews* Who am I? I'm an Entrepreneur, Copywriter, Business Development Expert and "Right Hand Helper". I've founded multiple companies including Grand Slam Garage Sales (GSBizKit.com, RunMySale.com, GarageSaleIndustry.com) and Everything Started As Nothing (EverythingStartedAsNothing.com). Some accomplishments: My businesses and I have been featured on Dr. Phil, Entrepreneur Magazine, PBS, ABC 13, FOX 26, KHOU 11 and the Houston Chronicle among many other news features. I've generated a few hundred thousand views on YouTube and have formed several business partnerships which have helped generate 6 figures revenue. A bit more about me: I think outside the box, take pride in everything I do and work hard to execute with quality. I'm savvy, creative and understand how to solve problems. I type 101 words per minute. I'm accurate. I know how to sell. I know how to write copy that sells. I know how to build and manage teams. The reason I'm here: I've been an entrepreneur since I was 4 years old, literally. I've run my main business since I was 14 years old. I'm in search of unique opportunities so that I can work in other businesses and expand my mind. I'm confident that I can add a lot of value to every business that I work with. I'm also confident that by doing so, my mind will expand and I'll think of even more ideas for my businesses. What I can offer to YOU: I'm looking for a variety of opportunities and am open to short projects and projects that are ongoing. I can offer copywriting services: email campaigns, websites, landing pages, business proposals, flyers, videos and more. I can also offer the following services: Marketing Plans, Marketing Execution, Business Plans/Strategy, Business Plans/Strategy Execution, Social Media Management and a variety of additional services. Feel free to ask if there's something in particular that you're looking for help with. I'll let you know whether or not I can add value. :)

  • Business Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Plan
  • Writing
  • Direct Marketing
  • Business Writing
  • Business Coaching
  • Internet Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Marketing Strategy

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