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Muhammad I.

Chicago, Illinois

$8/hr
4.5
19 jobs

I am confident that I can do anything related to Linkedin Searching, Online Research, Data Mining, Data Entry, Lead Generation, PDF Conversion and other Administrative tasks. I really love to work in a challenging environment. I assure you that you will always be satisfied with my work if we worked together. My Skillset includes: ★ Online Research ★ LinkedIn (Sales Navigator & Recruiter Lite) Contact List Building ★ Lead Generation ★ Contact List Building ★ Prospect List Building ★ Email List Building ★ Web Research ★ Data Mining ★ Data Extraction ★ Data Validation ★ Influencer List Building ★ Mailing List Development ★ Proof Reading ★ Market Research ★ PDF Conversion To find the required types of Businesses and Contact Persons, I'll use these websites: ★ LinkedIn Sales Navigator (Premium) ★ Google Maps ★ Crunchbase ★ Google Operators (like site, inurl and intitle) ★ Better Business Bureau ★ Yelp.com ★ Yellow Pages ★ Dun & Bradstreet (d&b) ★ Manta.com ★ Bloomberg ★ Clutch.co ★ Indeed ★ Glassdoor To extract emails from LinkedIn and other websites, I'll use: ★ Seamless.ai (paid) ★ Snov.io (paid) ★ Hunter.io ★ Rocket Reach ★ Kendo ★ Prophet ★ SalesQL ★ Clearbit ★ Leads Gibbon ★ Email Hunter For Verification of Emails to avoid bouncebacks, I use: ★ NeverBounce (paid) ★ Mailtester ★ ZeroBounce Why you should Hire me? 1. Quality check 2. Daily updates 3. Good communication 4. Confidential data 5. Delivery on deadline Looking forward to working with you. If you got any Questions or Query, Feel free to ask me anytime. Best, Muhammad

  • Lead Generation
  • Sales Lead Lists
  • Social Media Lead Generation
  • Telemarketing
  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Cold Calling
  • Data Scraping
  • Data Mining
  • Data Extraction
  • Bookkeeping
Faraz M.

Chicago, Illinois

$25/hr
5.0
46 jobs

🏆 Top 1% of talent on Upwork ✉️ 1M+ qualified leads delivered 📈 2M+ transactions influenced 🧠 $500K+ in ad spend managed globally 💰 $10M+ in customer revenue generated 💎 Worked with 50+ companies worldwide What if every $1 you put into ads came back as $3... $5... even $10? That's not hype. That's what happens when your ads, funnel, and follow-up system are all working together. But for most businesses? That's not their reality. They're bleeding money on broken funnels. High cost-per-lead that go nowhere. Campaigns that "sort of work" but never scale. They've tried agencies that overpromise and disappear. They've hired freelancers who ghost after onboarding. And despite spending real money, the pipeline stays empty. That's the problem I solve. Hi, I'm Faraz — a performance marketer, funnel builder, and paid media specialist based in Chicago, Illinois. I didn't start as an expert. In 2019, I took a gap year and launched my first blog. It flopped. Then I built a perfume brand from scratch and spent $6,000 on Facebook ads. Zero sales. Pure failure. But those failures taught me what no course ever could: the difference between running ads and building a system. In 2022, I went all in. Started working with real clients. Real budgets. Real campaigns. And real results followed. Since then, I've helped 50+ brands across eCommerce, SaaS, and local services generate consistent leads, booked appointments, and scalable revenue using paid media across Meta, Google, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more. --- 🎯 WHO I WORK WITH: ◼ LOCAL SERVICE BUSINESSES: Chiropractors, dentists, med spas, dermatology clinics, plastic surgeons, gyms, and home service providers. I build lead gen systems that fill your calendar with qualified appointments, not tire-kickers. ◼ eCOMMERCE BRANDS: Supplements, apparel, fashion, accessories, beauty, pet products, and more. Full-funnel ad systems across Meta and Google that scale ROAS without sacrificing margin. ◼ SaaS and DIGITAL PRODUCTS: Trial signups, demo bookings, and free-to-paid conversions. I understand the SaaS buyer journey and build campaigns that bring in users who actually stick around. --- 🛠️ WHAT I ACTUALLY BUILD: ✔️ Meta Ads (Primary): Facebook and Instagram campaigns, creative strategy, retargeting, scaling ✔️ Google Ads: Search, Display, Performance Max, and Shopping campaigns ✔️ TikTok Ads: Short-form creative strategy and conversion campaigns ✔️ LinkedIn Ads: B2B lead gen and SaaS demo campaigns ✔️ Reddit Ads: Community-targeted awareness and conversion campaigns ✔️ Tracking and Attribution: Hyros, Blue Whale, Meta Pixel, Conversion API, GTM, and GA4 ✔️ Funnel Building: ClickFunnels, WordPress, and Shopify landing pages built to convert ✔️ CRM and Automation: GoHighLevel, ActiveCampaign, Zapier, and HubSpot setup and workflows ✔️ Email and SMS: Klaviyo flows, ActiveCampaign sequences, and drip campaigns that nurture and close ✔️ Reporting: Custom dashboards, ROAS tracking, and transparent weekly reporting ✔️ Workspace and Ops: Notion SOPs and Zapier automations so everything runs without you --- 🏥 NICHES I HAVE WORKED IN: Med spas, chiropractic offices, dental practices, plastic surgery centers, gyms, law firms, real estate, insurance, mortgage, supplement brands, apparel and fashion, pet products, beauty and skincare, SaaS startups, info products, coaches, consultants, and online course sellers. --- ✅ WHO THIS IS FOR: - Local service businesses ready to fill their calendar with booked appointments - eCom brands struggling with ROAS, scaling, or inconsistent revenue - SaaS companies looking to drive trial signups and reduce CAC - Coaches and consultants who want to book more strategy calls - Founders with a real ad budget and a long-term growth mindset - Business owners tired of agencies that charge retainers but deliver excuses ❌ WHO THIS IS NOT FOR: - Businesses with $50 budgets expecting 100x returns - Clients who panic after 48 hours of running ads - Anyone not open to testing, iterating, and improving - People looking for the cheapest option, not the best outcome --- ⭐ WHAT CLIENTS SAY: "One of the smartest marketers I have worked with. Our calendar was full within 10 days." -- Adam "Faraz does not just run ads. He builds the whole system: ads, copy, funnel, CRM. Completely seamless." -- Steve "He listened, moved fast, and delivered real results. No fluff, no excuses." -- Kristen --- 📩 Ready to build a system that actually scales? Message me here and I will send over a quick action plan based on your business. No pitch, no pressure. Just clarity on what needs to happen to grow. Let's build something that scales, Faraz Mushtaq aka The Batman of Marketing

  • Social Media Lead Generation
  • Facebook Ad Campaign
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Facebook Marketing
  • Facebook Pixel Setup & Optimization
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Instagram Ad Campaign
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Google
  • Google Ad Manager
  • Google Ads
  • Google Ads Account Management
  • Google Ads Account Setup
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • TikTok Ad
  • TikTok Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
Brian Y.

Chicago, Illinois

$77/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Hi I’m Brian 👋 I run Synovea, a cold email lead-gen agency where we replace expensive SDR labor with automated outbound systems that scrape, enrich, personalize, and book meetings on autopilot. I work with companies like Synthax Codes, where we’ve rebuilt outbound engines that would normally cost tens of thousands in SDR time — but at a fraction of the effort using advanced automation. - Generated 150,000+$ in pipeline for SAAS companies like Vibber - Increased reply rates 3–5× using AI-personalized outbound built with Apify → Clay → Apollo → Instantly. - Replaced manual prospecting with a daily scraping + enrichment pipeline that saves clients 40–60 hours/month. If building a predictable, automated outbound engine sounds useful, I’d love to hear about your current workflow and explore how I can help. ——— If you have a little more time to read: Nice to meet you! I specialize in building full-funnel, automated cold email systems for B2B companies — from scraping and enrichment all the way to sequencing and CRM sync. I use tools like Apify, Clay, Apollo, Instantly, SmartReach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Make, n8n, ChatGPT, Claude, and custom API integrations to build outbound engines that eliminate the need for manual SDR work. I also offer a full DFY service model that keeps it hands off and deliver leads straight into your CRM of choice. My journey started with automating workflows in research and quickly evolved into building high-performing outbound systems for SMBs, recruiters, founders, and B2B teams. Since then, I’ve been able to help teams scale pipeline without scaling headcount. Some of the systems I’ve built: - Lead generation engines that scrape job posts, funding rounds, GTM departures, and headcount growth - AI personalization agents that write one-line insights designed to get replies - Outbound automation using Instantly/SmartReach with multi-domain warmup and inbox rotation - Enrichment workflows using Clay + Apollo + Sales Navigator - n8n agents that score ICP fit, personalize emails, update CRMs, and trigger follow-ups - Trigger-based prospecting that reacts instantly to events that matter (new VP hires, product launches, etc.) If you’re looking for someone who can turn complex workflows into a simple, repeatable, revenue-focused outbound system — I’d love to help.

  • Lead Generation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Customer Service
  • CRM Software
  • n8n
  • Make.com
  • Zapier
  • Email Outreach
  • API
  • Automation
  • Web Scraping
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Airtable
William M.

Chicago, Illinois

$49/hr
4.7
22 jobs

Scaled a DTC brand from $11M to $43M in 3 years and kept 5–7 ROAS at $110–300k/month ad spend. I have 15+ years’ experience, manage $3M+/year, and have led teams of 40–50. My goal is profitable growth with clear ROAS/CAC/margin guardrails. You get a full-funnel setup, clean tracking, and weekly reports. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧: 𝟭. Full-funnel PPC: Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Facebook, Instagram, retargeting 𝟮. Account audits and rebuilds for scale 𝟯. Creative and offer testing (A/B, lift studies) 𝟰. Budget pacing, bid strategy, audience strategy 𝟱. Server-side tracking: GA4, GTM, Facebook CAPI, URL tagging 𝟲. Looker Studio dashboards tied to revenue and profit 𝟳. Funnel and landing page CRO strategy 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: 𝟭. Scaled a DTC brand from $11M → $43M in three years with paid + CRO 𝟮. Held 5–7 ROAS while spending $90–100k/month on both Google and Meta 𝟯 Implemented CAPI + GTM server-side for accurate attribution 𝟰. Built exec dashboards linking spend to net revenue and profit 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 & 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝟭. Platforms: Google Ads ( Shopping, Performance Max), Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads 𝟮. Tracking & Analytics: GA4, GTM (server-side), Facebook CAPI, UTM/URL tagging 𝟯. Optimization: Retargeting/Remarketing, A/B testing, CRO, bid & budget strategy 𝟰. Reporting: Looker Studio dashboards tied to ROAS, CAC, LTV, revenue/profit 𝟱. CRM & Email: Klaviyo (flows, campaigns, attribution), HubSpot (automation, CRM) With me, you get clear reports, clear explanations, and next steps. If something isn’t working, I say it early and fix it fast. I’m available after launch for support and steady improvements. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙩 - 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡!

  • Lead Generation
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Google Analytics
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Campaign Optimization
  • Retargeting
  • Pay Per Click Advertising
  • Marketing Strategy
  • A/B Testing
  • Media Buying
  • Campaign Management
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
  • Campaign Copywriting
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • Google Ads Account Management
Napolian S.

Chicago, Illinois

$10/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I'm a professional sales closer. I have been selling remotely via zoom and phone for over 10 years. I have worked for companies such as JP Morgan, AON Hewitt and Assurance. The past 4 years I have worked in high-ticket sales as a top producing closer. I use KPI's to increase performance and I consistently close in 30-50% range depending on the product. I am an expert native American English speaker. I have a mortgage license, series 6, 63 and Insurance licenses in 26 states. My home office is set up with dual monitors and high speed internet.

  • Lead Generation
  • Telemarketing
  • B2C Marketing
  • Email Communication
  • Insurance Consulting
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Service
  • Communications
  • Scheduling
  • Phone Communication
Eric F.

Chicago, Illinois

$60/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I am a technology sales professional with a strong background in early-stage growth, AI, SaaS, web3, and blockchain sales and partnerships. With 10 years of experience in the industry, I have developed a deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in this rapidly evolving space. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and building long-lasting relationships with clients and partners. My ability to develop customized solutions and deliver exceptional customer service has enabled me to exceed sales targets and drive business growth consistently. If you want to learn more about my background and experience, please don't hesitate to contact me on LinkedIn.

  • Lead Generation
  • Sales
  • Partnership Development
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Business Development
  • Product Development
  • Business
  • Outbound Sales
  • Account Management
  • Sales Analytics
  • Sales Consulting
  • Blockchain
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Web3
  • DeFi
  • SaaS
  • Sales Coaching

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