Most businesses make big decisions on thin evidence - which market to enter, how to price, who they're really competing with. I turn that guesswork into research they can act on with confidence.
I'm Michael, a market research consultant and former Deloitte Consulting researcher with 10+ years of experience. I've helped startups raise $18M+ and supported Fortune 500 teams launching products that generated millions in revenue. I deliver Big 4-caliber insight faster and more affordably. My work holds a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated Plus rating across 30+ projects: market sizing, competitive intelligence, go-to-market strategy, feasibility studies, and the research behind funding rounds.
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โข ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ & ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ: Precise estimation of Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and realistic market share to support data-driven expansion and revenue planning.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ: Comprehensive competitor benchmarking, market positioning analysis, and structured SWOT assessments to identify opportunities and risks.
โข ๐๐จ-๐๐จ-๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: End-to-end GTM planning including positioning, pricing insights, channel strategy, and customer acquisition frameworks tailored to your target market.
โข ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: Data-backed segmentation of target audiences and development of detailed buyer personas to improve targeting, messaging, and product fit.
โข ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ & ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก: Rigorous market and industry research to support venture capital, private equity, and M&A decisions.
MY CLIETSโ FEEDBACK
โข "Michael is a gem! He handled the job exceptionally well and exceeded my expectations in every way. He delivered the work on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and showed great professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend Michael for your next project-you wonโt be disappointed!" -Brenda.
โข "Michael was prompt, helpful and professional. He delivered on time and exactly as promised. The information was well presented and thorough. We highly recommend Michael, and we look forward to working with him again in the future." โ Bryce C.
โข "Michael was an absolute professional and did a great job supporting our business needs. Highly recommend." โ Gregory.
โข "Michael conducted his research quickly and efficiently. We are very pleased with the outcome. He is excellent and thorough at his work." โ Oliver M.
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Ready to strengthen your decision-making with high-quality, Big 4-level market research? ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ป ๐จ๐ฝ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ to discuss your project and explore tailored insights for your business goals. I respond promptly and focus on clear, structured, and collaborative communication throughout every engagement.
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๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก & ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ
โข Demographics Pro
โข Qualtrics
๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฌ
โข Survey Design
โข Competitive Analysis
โข Qualitative Research
โข Quantitative Research
โข Market Sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM)
๐๐๐ญ๐ Analysis & ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐
โข Excel
โข PowerPoint
โข Tableau
โข Canva Presentation
โข Investor Pitch Deck
โข Figma
๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ
โข B2B SaaS & AI
โข E-commerce & Consumer Brands
โข Fintech & Financial Services
โข Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Pharma
๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ & ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐
โข Hubspot Inbound Certification
โข Big 4 Research Methodologies
โข Due Diligence (VC & PE) Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Market Sizing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Customer Segmentation, Due Diligence, B2B, SaaS Research, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Industry Trend Forecasting
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๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐๐ฌ: TAM/SAM/SOM market sizing โข competitive analysis โข survey design โข qualitative & quantitative research
๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ: B2B SaaS โข Fintech & Financial Services โข Healthcare & Life Sciences โข E-commerce & Consumer Brands
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Market Analysis
Industry Research
Go-to-Market Strategy
Business Consulting
Competitor Research
Feasibility Study
Business Analysis
Market Planning
Pitch Deck
Business Plan
Company Research
Target Market Research
Niche Research
Market Validation
Data Analysis
Business Strategy
Pricing Strategy Consulting
TAM Analysis
Thomas H.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$65/hr
4.9
26 jobs
โข Niches: Technology (SaaS, Web/App Development, UI/UX writing, EdTech, MarTech, AdTech, MSPs), Cryptocurrency/Web3/Blockchain technologies, eCommerce, Lifestyle
โข Content Types: Articles/Blog posts, Landing pages, Press releases, Case studies, Ad copy, Interviews, Scripts & Screenwriting
โข Specializations:
o Simplifying complex topics for diverse audiences
o SEO best practices, including keyword research and content strategy
o Collaborating on marketing campaigns with global teams
o Refining brand voice and building brand community
o Compelling storytelling
Clients include:
โข SaaS providers
โข Web development service providers
โข App developers
โข International renewable energy companies
โข Cryptocurrency startups and industry knowledge bases
โข Blockchain node infrastructure providers
โข Cybersecurity, data science, and coding bootcamps
โข Tech and consumer tech product manufacturers
โข Premium cannabis cultivars and lifestyle brands
โข Financial investment firms in the cannabis industry
What I offer clients:
With my handcrafted, 100% unique, fresh creative copywriting, your message will engage your audience through an illuminating yet understated arrangement of thoughtfully chosen words that delight the senses and achieve your goals.
Some visitors to your website will find you thanks to the SEO strategies and magical touches Iโve added to the web copy (plus a little razzle-dazzle for those who opt for that copywriting service package).
These โorganic web traffic-goersโ will be searching for a business like yoursโlucky them! Lucky you! Hooray!
Some may not even realize they were looking for a business like yours but are becoming intrigued by your offerings, increasing the chance of entering your marketing funnel. The last batch may stumble upon your online presence by chance and either stay or click away within seconds.
All visitors to your website, even those who may click away, are valuable for building your brand community and bolstering consumer confidence, contributing to increased trust and authority in your industry. The more people on your website, the better the chances that some will reach the point of purchase.
My job is to ensure your websiteโor anything I write for youโreads well and resonates with audiences. I strive to make my writing engaging and educational, so readers learn something new while exploring your content.
I write with the quality I want to read when I look something up, and I look stuff up all the time. All day long, I look stuff upโall sorts of stuff. People naturally tend to trust well-written and well-researched information, so thatโs what I aim for in my work.
TL;DR Iโll be your word guy. What do you want me to write?
Creative Writing
Biography Writing
Research Papers
Website Content
Editing & Proofreading
Microsoft Office
Copywriting
Bryan H.
Dowagiac, Michigan
$40/hr
4.9
203 jobs
Greetings,
My name is Bryan and I am an outstanding assistant. I have a professional background in business planning and communications. Over my 20 year career history I have served on executive management boards, line operation positions, and worked on vast array of writing and/or communication projects. I have achieved these experiences in three main realms of organizations; private business mainly investment research and analysis, a charitable organization serving as both staff and trustee; finally in multiple political campaigns in public communications, management, and operations. In essence I have seen and done quite a bit, therefore it goes without saying that I am very diversified in abilities.
To assist you better in deciding on my skills, I am always open to show you examples of my work and to let you know what I can bring to a project. I know you will find that I am a super worker and an outstanding asset to whomever I work for on any project.
Thank you for your time and consideration for thhis project.
Sincerely,
Bryan
Business Plan
Business Development
Julian M.
Macomb, Michigan
$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Driven Vanderbilt graduate (3.82 GPA) with expertise in HR, workforce data analysis, and global strategy development. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, data visualization, and cross-functional collaboration, with a proven track record of delivering actionable insights, improving employee engagement, and leading strategic initiatives. Recognized for strong leadership, attention to detail, and innovation in fast-paced environments.
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