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- $150 hourly
- 4.6/5
- (61 jobs)
Consultant to Fortune 500 clients Campaigns reaching over 100 million views lifetime Over 500 clients consulted Specialty in technology and finance Selling has always been exciting for me, ever since I was tasked with selling chocolate bars for Little League when I was 10 years old. It was like a game, and the rush of getting a YES after so many rejections was fuel to knock on the next door. As I moved into adulthood, I started my first official sales job selling cell phones in a mall kiosk. Having potential customers walking past was a much easier endeavor than knocking on doors. I eventually graduated to selling more advanced products, such as wind turbines, education services, and marketing data. Sales was always enjoyable, and I consistently performed at the #1 position on my teams. However, I saw the limiting nature of sales, as you could only try to sell to a restricted number of people in a day (between 10-100, depending on the type of sale and quality of conversation). The obvious evolution of any salespersons career is marketing, and I knew the transition needed to happen. When transitioning to marketing, I knew the learning curve was going to be much higher than in sales. With 6 years of sales experience under my belt, understanding buyer psychology and buyer experience was a huge advantage. However, learning technical distribution and marketing funnels was more complicated than I had expected. As with everything in life, the more complicated it is, the more I want to master it, and dedicated myself to learning as much as possible, as quickly as possible. Within the first year of transitioning to marketing, I had serviced all of 2 clients but had spent over 4,000 hours learning the tools of the trade. Going into year 2, I already had an intermediate understanding of marketing. I was able to land my first major client, which was in the cryptocurrency space in the summer of 2017. I was able to help this company raise $14 million USD in extra funds during my tenure which allowed me to grow my knowledge and skills as a marketer. I continued to work with blockchain companies for several years, although my desire shifted towards emerging technology companies. In year 3, I opened a marketing firm to service blockchain-specific companies with an emphasis on digital marketing services and PR. At this point, I had reached well over 10,000 hours of experience, making me an expert in marketing. I was able to work with many great companies across multiple industries, giving me insight into the diversity of technology companies, the missions of CEOs from different countries, and the desire to gain users and spread messages across the web. In year 4, I decided to partner with two others to start a fintech company dedicated to the development of fractional ownership of high-value assets. While starting with good intentions, issues with the lead investor led to the eventual failure and closure of this company. This pushed back my advancement with my marketing firm, which I had shut down to focus solely on this venture. In year 5, it made sense to learn from past mistakes to develop a marketing firm that works well for clients, allows for scalability and focuses on a combination of excellent creatives distributed with advanced marketing technology. I focused on servicing clients in a consulting capacity only while I worked out all issues with the deployment of my new marketing firm. In year 6, I began to focus on partnering with companies here on Upwork as well as through my own networking. My focus was honed into specifically partnering with early-stage tech companies, especially those in fintech, edtech, medtech and SaaS. Most of my services shifted primarily to marketing strategy and business development. Year 7 continued where year 6 left off, with a growth focus on partnering with companies based on their budgets. This included a higher emphasis on consultation and increased investor relations for companies looking to fundraise. Year 8 saw a shift in the way I partner with companies. Not only was I working for cash, but also equity deals to work with companies. This includes consultation, advisory and exploring board positions. The shift towards equity allows for a personal stake in the business and a further insurance of success. Going into year 9, I am continuing with my focus on partnering with early-stage tech companies for marketing strategy, investor-focused services, business development, buyers journey mapping, sales development, fractional services, campaign deployment, marketing team growth, and revenue generation. I am extremely comprehensive in my approach and ensure that all bases are covered. I am also working on several projects outside of my work with clients, including a mobile application and a platform for early-stage companies. I love working with people who are building great pieces of technology and are passionate about what they do. Let’s
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Go-to-Market StrategyCorporate Brand IdentityMarketing AdvertisingMarketingProduct MarketingMarketing Automation StrategyMarketing StrategyGrowth StrategySearch Engine Marketing StrategyStartup ConsultingContent Marketing StrategyContent StrategyDigital Marketing StrategySocial Media Marketing Strategy - $95 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
If you're a small or medium business owner who wants to grow your income, while freeing up time from day-to-day business operations, I can help. I will guide you through a process that repeatedly helps my clients grow profits by 50% or more, and help you implement a series of steps that enables you to gradually transition your business to operate without you. This will allow you to: - Concentrate on big-picture decisions and let your team handle day-to-day tasks - Reclaim your time for people and things you love - Enjoy more income and make a real difference in the life of your employees - Prepare your business for a profitable exit when you’re ready to retire. These are some of the things we’ll work through: - Interpreting business data to identify growth opportunities and areas needing your attention - Low-cost, high-impact strategies for revenue and profitability growth - Developing repeatable processes and systems for more efficient business operations without your constant oversight. Reach out to me for a free consultation. I'd be happy to help you find the right path for your business and profit growth. MY GUARANTEE TO YOU 1. I will help you achieve your desired results 2. Beyond just execution, I will be your trusted thought partner 3. Crystal clear communication and transparency on deadlines, milestones, etc. 4. Exceptional quality 5. Fast deliveries MY CORE COMPETENCIES TO ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH 1. Strategy development and execution: focus on profitable growth 2. Business analysis and modeling: make decisions with confidence using numbers to guide your business choices 3. Customer research: deeply understand your customers and create a value proposition that solves their pain points better than your competition 4. Product strategy and roadmap: new product development and making existing product / service offer irresistible 5. Business process re-design: create repeatable business flows so that you free up more of your valuable time 6. Aligning performance metrics with your goals: empower your team to do the right thing when you’re not present 7. Leveraging AI/ML and automation tools: get more done with less resources 8. Growing business through strategic partnerships and acquisitions: achieve your goals faster 9. Team culture: create a team of raving fans who take pride in working for you I'm dedicated to helping you reach your business goals. Message me and let's grow your business together! Cheers, Michael
Business Planning & Strategy
Growth HackingBusiness OperationsFinancial AnalysisBusiness ModelingData AnalysisArtificial IntelligenceMarket ResearchBusiness AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisProduct StrategyCustomer DiscoveryBusiness StrategyMarketing StrategyGrowth Strategy - $150 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an eCommerce and DTC strategist with a combined 14+ years of agency, brand, and SaaS experience. I've developed and executed strategies for just-launched brands all the way up to $100m+ brands. Whether you are trying to grow your eCommerce business, strengthen your retention strategies, or launch a specialty initiative for your DTC customers, I am here to help. My process, simply put, follows four key steps: 1) Identify areas of opportunity and gaps in execution 2) Build a strategic plan addressing those opportunities 3) Forecast ROI for each part of the plan 4) Monitor performance and adapt
Business Planning & Strategy
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