๐๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ฌ.๐ง๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ (๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ฌ.๐๐จ๐ฆ). Scaled 2 other businesses to 6 figures. I've solved the same growth puzzles you're facing.
๐ Why Work With Me / How I'm different
๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐: Unlike corporate consultants or MBAs, I understand the operational challenges, budget constraints, and strategic decisions of growing companies on a tight budget. I've been in your shoes as a fellow 6 and 7 figure bootstrapped founder for decades now.
๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ: ChatGPT will tell you every idea is "genius." I won't. My style is direct and focused, I'll zero in on the 20% of actions that drive 80% of growth.
๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ: Everything ties back to revenue, retention, or cost savings. I hold teams and especially marketing agencies accountable. (No more busywork that's not moving the needle under my watch)
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ: Top Rated Plus (Top 1% Upwork), 100% Job Success Score, $100k+ earned.
๐๐ผโโ๏ธWho I Work Best With
Fellow founders doing mid-6 to 7+ figures annually, ready to scale aggressively. I thrive on big goals and ambitious targets. Pre-revenue startups can arrange targeted consulting engagements
Book 60-minute consultation below, or invite me to your job and get a ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฎ๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ of your business ๐๐ผ
โ๏ธ My Strategic Approach
Think of me as your on-demand CMO. I audit current marketing, spot untapped opportunities, set clear strategy, and guide execution. Strategy over tactics, effectiveness over activity.
๐ต Key Achievements
- Health eCommerce (Snowholistichealth): 10x revenue in 6 months (email + CRO + subscription)
- EdTech/Chess (HouseOfStaunton): Added 7 figures from email funnels and re-engagement
- AI/Finance (AI-financeclub): 3x email revenue in under 12 months
- Bitcoin ATM (Getcoins 8-figure): Complete growth foundation with advanced attribution using Looker Studio
๐ How I Work
Book consultation โ Define KPIs โ I steer strategy while your team executes (I help hire/coach as needed).
Book 60-minute consultation below, or ask me for a ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฎ๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ of your business ๐๐ผ
๐ค What I Lead (Strategy Over Busywork)
-GTM and positioning: ICP development, offers, channel mix, goโtoโmarket strategy
Lifecycle/CRM: Klaviyo, HubSpot, ConvertKit flows, segmentation, retention campaigns, winbacks
-Attribution/analytics: GA4, GTM, Mixpanel, Looker Studio, cohort analysis, UTM discipline
CRO and testing: A/B testing, funnel diagnostics, landing page optimization, offer sequencing
-AI marketing: ChatGPT, Make/Zapier, AI agents for copy, automation, and prospecting
๐ค Tech Stack I'm familiar with
Shopify Plus / WooCommerce / GA4 / GTM / Looker Studio / Mixpanel / Firebase / BigQuery
Klaviyo / Mailchimp / I Agents/ ConvertKit aka Kit / HubSpot / Customer.io / SendGrid
Salesforce / Segment / Zapier / Make
Meta Ads / Google Ads / YouTube Ads / TikTok Ads / LinkedIn Ads
SEO / CRO / A/B Testing / LTV Optimization / CAC / AOV / ROAS / MER / MRR / RevOps
Retention Marketing / Marketing Automation / Customer Segmentation / Fractional CMO
** Background **
Serial entrepreneur with 15+ years building online businesses. Search "Freddy Lansky" on Google or Spotify for podcast appearances and case studies going back decades. US-based (CST), native English, fluent Spanish/Portuguese.
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing Strategy
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Materials
Email Communication
Copywriting
Marketing
Email Marketing Consultation
Marketing Strategy
B2B Marketing
Lead Generation
Sales Funnel Copywriting
Marketing Automation
Google Ads
Yolanda W.
Chicago, Illinois
$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs
My name is Yolanda I help brands generate targeted traffic and real engagement through strategic Reddit marketing without risking bans or damaging reputation.
With 10+ years of experience in Reddit promotion and comment marketing, I specialize in building authentic conversations that drive visibility, trust, and conversions.
I currently manage 300+ aged, high-karma Reddit accounts, allowing campaigns to scale naturally while maintaining credibility and long-term account safety.
๐ What I Can Do for You
โ Advanced Subreddit Research & Targeting
Identify high-intent communities where your ideal audience is already active.
โ Organic Reddit Comment Marketing
Strategic brand mentions placed naturally inside relevant discussions.
โ Reddit Promotion Strategy
Compliant posting frameworks designed to avoid removals and maximize visibility.
โ Crowd Marketing & Natural Link Placement
Context-driven exposure that feels authentic, not promotional.
โ Full Reddit Campaign Management
Planning, execution, scaling, and reporting.
๐ What You Can Expect
โข Targeted Reddit Traffic
โข Increased Brand Awareness
โข Sustainable Subreddit Presence
โข High-Intent Engagement
โข Long-Term Content Stability
I focus on strategic, compliant growth not spam tactics.
Every campaign is tailored to subreddit rules, audience behavior, and your business goals.
๐ Industries I Work With
Finance & Debt Relief
Crypto
SaaS & IT
Health & Wellness
E-commerce
Education
AI & Technology
Reddit is one of the most powerful and most misunderstood marketing platforms.
When done correctly, it becomes a consistent source of authority and traffic.
If you're looking for a serious Reddit marketing partner, letโs discuss your project.
Social Media Marketing
Reddit
Reddit Marketing
Quora
Community Promotion
Community Engagement
Community Management
Community Development
Community Strategy Audit
Community Strategy
Community Goals & KPIs
Community Promotion & Growth Hacking
Community Outreach
Community Moderation
Lead Generation
Kate T.
Tampa, Florida
$70/hr
4.7
50 jobs
With over 20 years of B2B sales and marketing experienceโand 10+ years in healthcareโI help companies drive real growth through strategic execution. Iโve led marketing and sales development teams as a Senior Director, and now I work with clients as a fractional head of marketing or campaign expert to fill leadership gaps, launch strategic initiatives, and boost lead generation and conversion.
How I Can Help:
End-to-end campaign execution: ABM, nurture, drip, new product launches
Digital strategy and execution: SEO, paid media, email, and social
CRM & marketing automation optimization: HubSpot, Salesforce, Pardot, Zoho
High-impact messaging and positioning for GTM
Strategic playbooks, marketing audits, and transition support
Content calendars, blog/editorial planning, email & social copywriting
Tools & Tech Proficiency:
CRM: HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho
Marketing Automation: Pardot, HubSpot, Mailchimp
Design & Scheduling: Canva, Sprout Social
Platforms: LinkedIn, Google Ads, Meta, WordPress
Proven Results โ Healthcare Case Study:
Led a digital transformation for a healthcare revenue cycle company:
200% of lead generation goal achieved
160% of new sales revenue goal exceeded
Boosted SEO and web traffic with strategic content and technical updates
Seamlessly transitioned 3 acquired brands under a unified marketing identity
Strengthened sales alignment and improved GTM execution
How I Can Support Your Marketing Efforts:
Fractional Head of Marketing
Campaign Strategy & Execution
CRM Optimization & Marketing Ops
ABM & Demand Gen Programs
GTM & Messaging Strategy
Marketing Audits & Leadership Transition Support
Letโs connect and drive measurable growth for your business.
Email Marketing
Business Development
Campaign Management
Marketing Plan
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Management
Marketing Consulting
Content Marketing Strategy
Healthcare
Email Marketing Strategy
Marketing Campaign Setup & Implementation
Marketing Campaign Audit
B2B Marketing
Marketing
Matan M.
New York City, New York
$150/hr
4.7
93 jobs
Raising money as a startup is hard work! The amount of collateral required (one-pager, pitch deck, business plan, financial projections) is massive. And if that's not enough the knowledge required to actually approach and close rounds with angels and VCs is another huge hurdle.
With 13 years of entrepreneurial experience and 3 exited startups, I know what investors are looking for when analyzing startups. Whether it be a business plan, pitch deck, financial model, or term sheet, I'm here to help you create the collateral that will get investors' attention. You only get one chance to impress an investor, don't waste it! Utilizing these tools improves your chance of fundraising success. I work with my clients to ensure that their investor materials anticipate and address the questions and concerns that investors may present.
I have completed pitch decks and fundraising (Pre-Seed to Series C) for over 300 companies including my own funded and exited startups. I specialize in knowing what accelerators are looking for (Y-Combinator, TechStars, TechCrunch Disrupt, 500 Startups, SOSV). I am an extremely detail-oriented and fast worker. Additionally, I am a growth hacker who can help you acquire and cater to your first users by putting together completely customized marketing plans and helping you execute them out.
I specialize in:
- Business Consulting
- Business Plan Writing
- Pitch Decks
- One Pagers
- Financial Projections
- Pre-launch Feasiblity Studies
- Venture Capital Strategy
- Marketing & User Acquisition Plans
- Market Sizing
- Competitor Analysis.
I'm looking forward to connecting with you and helping you on your journey to startup growth and success!
Financial Modeling
Business Modeling
Management Consulting
Fundraising
Business Plan
Startup Consulting
Pitchbook
Venture Capital Consulting
Marina A.
Houston, Texas
$120/hr
4.8
74 jobs
Hey, Iโm Marina - a Top 1% Upwork Expert-Vetted Marketing Strategist (means personally interviewed and vetted by the Upwork team) with 11+ years of experience.
I started my career at Fortune 100โ500 companies, working with brands like Marlboro, IQOS, Adobe, Hard Rock Cafe, and Cirque du Soleil. Later, I transitioned into the startup world and have since launched and helped grow 59 SaaS and services startup, including 12 in AI.
I specialize in helping early-stage and scaling companies develop products, launch to market, and grow through sharp, data-driven marketing and GTM strategy. My work typically includes:
- Business audits & opportunity mapping
- Competitor & market research
- Positioning, messaging, ICP development & validation
- Offer, pricing, and service/product development
I also help founders land their first paying customers by building a functional, conversion-ready marketing funnel and all the assets needed for traction:
- Funnel audit & CRO
- Website/landing page build or redesign
- Sales decks, lead magnets, ebooks
- Ad assets (graphics, video, copy)
- Cold email copy & multi-step cadences
- SEO-optimized content, blogs, and website copy
I oversee both paid and organic growth, optimize for conversion rate, and ensure CAC/LTV efficiency always aiming to increase revenue.
Companies I have worked with in the past 3 years Include:
AI Career Coach (AI SaaS, USA)
Wise Agents (AI SaaS, USA)
Prime Sync (AI Answering service, USA)
SoTalkie (AI outreach service, USA)
Wise Hosting (SaaS)
Adobe (AI SaaS, USA)
ClickGuard (SaaS, B2B, USA)
BlinkPayroll (SaaS, B2B/B2C, USA)
CrushTeam (SaaS, B2B, USA)
SmartRoofing (AI SaaS, USA)
PlotPulse (AI SaaS, USA)
ItsRapid (AI SaaS, USA)
Ediscoveryai (AI SaaS, USA)
Revelate (SaaS, USA)
Functionize (AI SaaS, USA)
Sensor Tower (previously Data.ai)
Star of Service (Marketplace, France)
HIRECLOUT (Tech recruiting and consulting, USA)
Square Signs (Custom sign making e-commerce, USA)
Front Signs (Signage,, B2B, USA)
Sign Manager (Sign Consulting Company, Australia, USA)
Industracom (B2B marketplace, Australia)
Canadian Classroom (E-commerce, Canada, USA)
Melloweasy (E-commerce, China)
ITALIANBARK (Services, Italy)
LichenAir (D2C, USA)
Home Service Companies:
Junkgenius (Services, USA)
651 Carpets (Services, USA)
Details and Dixon's (Services, USA)
Used Mobile Clinics (Services, USA)
Sunesta (Services, USA)
GutterHelmetMN (Services, USA)
WarningLitesMN (Services, USA)
OC Cleaning Services (Services, USA)
Discover Chiropractic (Healthcare, USA)
Marketing Agencies:
Hastings Digital Studios (USA)
Oxsome (USA)
Webthrive (USA)
Scale Lite (USA)
Oodles of Leads (USA)
Stratosphere (USA)
If my profile aligns with your needs, please take a moment to review feedback from my clients.
Reach out, I will share relevant cases.
Facebook Ads Manager
Market Research
Marketing Management
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Plan
Competitor Research
Competitive Analysis
Website Audit
Business Consulting
Industry & Competitor Analysis
LinkedIn Marketing
LinkedIn Lead Generation
Messaging Framework
Brand Positioning
Product Marketing
Gwen M.
San Antonio, Texas
$145/hr
5.0
23 jobs
Launching a mobile app isn't just about driving downloads, it's about making the right strategic decisions before you invest heavily in growth.
I partner with early-stage mobile app founders to validate their ideas, define their go-to-market strategy, identify the right customers, prioritize growth opportunities, and build a roadmap for sustainable traction.
Whether you're preparing for launch, trying to acquire your first paying users, or getting ready to raise capital, my role is to help reduce risk and focus your time and budget on the initiatives most likely to move the business forward.
How I Help
โ Go-to-Market Strategy
โ Product Growth Strategy
โ Market Validation
โ Customer & ICP Development
โ Positioning & Messaging
โ Customer Acquisition Strategy
โ Product-Led Growth
โ User Activation & Retention
โ Growth Roadmaps
โ Fundraising & Launch Readiness
Rather than jumping straight into marketing execution, I help founders answer the questions that determine whether a launch succeeds:
โข Who is our ideal customer?
โข What problem are we really solving?
โข What is our activation event?
โข Which acquisition channels deserve investment?
โข Where are users dropping off?
โข What should we prioritize over the next 30, 60, and 90 days?
Once those answers are clear, marketing becomes significantly more effective.
Selected Experience:
๐ Amazon Kindle โ Reading & Content Discovery
๐ Staples โ Mobile Commerce
๐ง Cocoon โ Therapist Matching
๐ง Canary Mail โ AI Email
๐ฟ XShack โ Cannabis Discovery & Research
๐ฅ Crawler โ Location-Based Social Discovery
๐ Shyft โ Workforce Scheduling Marketplace
๐ฆ Earth Class Mail โ Digital Mail Platform (acquired by LegalZoom)
๐ Renolution โ Home Improvement Marketplace
Typical Engagements
I typically work with founders and executive teams on projects such as:
โข Pre-launch GTM planning
โข Product growth audits
โข Launch readiness assessments
โข Market validation
โข Customer acquisition strategy
โข Onboarding & activation optimization
โข Retention and engagement strategy
โข Growth experimentation
โข Fractional product growth leadership
If you're looking for a strategic partner to help shape your product's launch and growth - not just execute marketing tactics... Iโd love to learn more about what you're building.
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Management
Brand Development
Marketing Plan
Marketing Consulting
Brand Strategy
Marketing Analytics
Brand Identity & Guidelines
Brand Identity Design
Marketing Operations & Workflow
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