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.
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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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๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก & ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ
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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
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โข Investor Pitch Deck
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โข B2B SaaS & AI
โข E-commerce & Consumer Brands
โข Fintech & Financial Services
โข Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Pharma
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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
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Company 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
Target Market Research
Niche Research
Market Validation
Data Analysis
Business Strategy
Pricing Strategy Consulting
TAM Analysis
Steven T.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
$40/hr
4.5
68 jobs
Market Research | Competitor Analysis |Market Research Analyst | Go-To-Market Strategy, TAM, SOM and SAM
I'm Steven, the Founder & CEO of a full-service marketing and growth strategy firm that specializes in market research. I deliver world-class industry reports to my clients, supported by fast and detailed research. I am behind paywall of major global research firms.
Leveraging a blend of primary and secondary research, alongside qualitative and quantitative
techniques, I ensure a holistic approach to market analysis. My services extend to meticulous
report generation, competitive landscape scrutiny, detailed market overviews, data interpretation,
and consumer behavior insights.
I am committed to empowering businesses to make informed strategic decisions by providing
them with the most exhaustive and precise market intelligence. Partner with me on Upwork to
gain a competitive edge through data-driven insights
SOW
Executive summary
Market size TAM SAM SOM
Market growth / CAGR
Market trends
Market challenges
Consumer analysis
SWOT analysis
Competitor analysis
Marketing strategy
Deliverables
A comprehensive report with data, analysis, and insights
Key references and quotes that can be directly used in your pitch deck and business plan
Any other relevant information that would assist in making a compelling case to investors
Report will be detailed, well-researched, and visually engaging report
Core Competencies:
Market research
Competitive analysis
Online survey
Survey Quality Assurance
Interview and Focus Group
Pilot Test Feedback Compilation
Marketing strategy
Power BI Report Creation
Social Media Listening Report
Customer survey manager
Dashboard creation
Niche research
Client Servicing Manager
DATABASE ACCESS - PAID
IBISWorld, Statista, GrandViewResearch, Euromonitor, Capital IQ Pro Forrester Research Medicine Intelligence CSMAR, Factiva Dow Jones Euromonitor THOMSONONE CEIC Mergent Online statista EPS DATA IBISWorld Frost & Sullivan EMIS Market Research eMarketer Guoxin Real Estate Information Network CapitalIQ S&P Gartner Eikon Mintel WinGo Financial Text RESSET IDC D&B Hoovers PitchBook BCC Research Business Monitor Online China Industrial Enterprise Database Mergent Archives (Historical Report Library) imt GALE Market Share Report White Paper Database SDC Global M&A Database S&P NetAdvantage Food Science Source SBRNet - Sports Market Report Bizminer Emerald
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Qualitrics, SurveyMonkey, Voxco, Similarweb, Semrush. Alchemer, Foleon
Looking forward to working together on your project - feel free to get in touch!
Market Research
Industry & Competitor Analysis
Brand Research
Company Research
Competitive Analysis
Market Analysis
Marketing Strategy
Market Segmentation Research
Online Market Research
Qualitative Research
Research Methods
Topic Research
Business Intelligence
Critical Thinking Skills
Target Market Research
Gary B.
Johns Creek, Georgia
$85/hr
5.0
137 jobs
Iโm a "Top Rated Plus" market research consultant with 25+ years of experience delivering B2B and B2C market research, including survey design, survey programming, survey fielding, qualitative interviewing, data analysis, and insight reporting and presentation. I previously spent more than 10 years as Market Research Director at Sage, a $2B financial software company, where I managed the research function and regularly presented findings to marketing and product leadership.
Clients hire me when they need clear, reliable insights to support areas such as product strategy, messaging and positioning, pricing, customer experience, buyer understanding, and thought leadership. Whether it's a single study or an ongoing research program, I can take it from design through delivery.
RESEARCH EXPERTISE
Brand Awareness & Equity | Messaging & Positioning | Segmentation & Personas | Customer Satisfaction & Experience | User Research | New Product Concept Testing | Pricing | Win-Loss Analysis | Buyer Journey | Thought Leadership & Trend Studies
TOOLS & METHODS
Qualtrics | Alchemer | SurveyMonkey | SPSS | MaxDiff | Conjoint Analysis | NPS | VOC | Online Panel Management | Video Conferencing | AI Transcription | Participant Recruiting & Scheduling | Thematic Analysis | JTBD | Mixed Methods
I regularly work in Qualtrics, Alchemer, and SurveyMonkey to design, program, and deploy surveys, including MaxDiff, conjoint, NPS, and VOC studies. I also conduct in-depth qualitative interviews with customers, prospects, and stakeholders, and often lead mixed-methods programs that combine both approaches.
INDUSTRIES
Software/SaaS (Enterprise & Consumer) | Healthcare & Medical Technology | Pharma | Cybersecurity | Fintech | AI/Technology | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Agriculture | Food & Beverage | Hospitality | Education | Nonprofit | Telecom | Legal | Consumer Products & Services
Iโve conducted market research for startups, mid-market companies, and global enterprises in these industries, and have 50+ five-star reviews.
Market Research
Brand Research
Consumer Research
Survey Design
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Report Writing
Market Research Interview
Survey Data Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Research Interviews
Pricing Research
Product Research
Voice of the Customer
Customer Satisfaction
James M.
Punta Gorda, Florida
$75/hr
5.0
68 jobs
I am an Institutional Investor-ranked, CFA-credentialed financial analyst with 25 years of Wall Street experience. I have written numerous reports on companies spanning various industries and have prepared detailed three-statement projection models for those companies. In addition, I am proficient in creating PowerPoint presentations slides and using the Microsoft suite of applications.
Investment Strategy
Finance & Accounting
Investment Research
Financial Accounting
Equity Research
Financial Writing
Business Writing
Michael B.
Blountville, Tennessee
$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Hello...
I am an Online Market Research Specialist and Business Analyst providing custom-tailored insights to support businesses and individuals in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data for faster informed decision making and business growth.
I am also very accomplished in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses, specifically reviewing the selected studies for inclusion/exclusion criteria, and extracting the data from the included studies. I am highly skilled and efficient at proofreading, editing, and providing citations for academic papers.
As a market researcher, Iโve completed over 50 projects across SaaS, industrial equipment, construction, legal tech, consumer goods, and logistics, covering everything from demand forecasting and competitor benchmarking to international distributor identification. My work is detail-oriented, source-verified, and tailored for real-world decision-making, not just surface-level summaries.
I work well with clients who want thoughtful, source-backed insights and value clean, professional deliverables.
Let me know what youโre working on, happy to jump on it.
Thanks.
Market Research
Competitive Analysis
Market Analysis
Market Survey
Academic Research
Academic Writing
Research Papers
Research & Strategy
Research & Development
Research Methods
Competitor Research
SWOT Analysis
Cost Analysis
Data Analysis
TAM Analysis
Phillip M.
Holly Springs, North Carolina
$30/hr
5.0
15 jobs
*UNLOCK HIDDEN OPPORTUNITIES WITH EXPERT MARKET RESEARCH*
Are you looking to make data-driven decisions with confidence? Iโm Phillip M., a seasoned Market Research Analyst specializing in comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies. I empower startups, SMEs, and investors by delivering clear, actionable insights that drive growth and reduce risk.
My Expertise Includes:
- Market Research & Sizing: Detailed analysis of Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Available Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) for new and existing products, services and markets.
-Competitive Analysis: In-depth competitor benchmarking, SWOT analysis and differentiation strategies.
-Industry & Trend Analysis: Comprehensive overviews of market trends, regulatory landscapes, and industry dynamics.
-Customer Research: Development of buyer personas for B2B and B2C markets to enhance targeting and engagement.
-Feasibility Studies & Market Validation: Strategic insights for funding, grant applications and business planning.
Why Choose My Services?
I combine trusted secondary data sources like IBISWorld and Statista with structured analytical frameworks to deliver professionally formatted reports. These include executive summaries, charts, competitor matrices and actionable recommendations tailored to your strategic needs.
Clients Partner with Me for:
-Reliable market research to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
-Competitive analysis to understand market positioning and differentiation.
-Feasibility studies for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
-Ongoing market intelligence to stay ahead of trends and competitors.
If youโre ready to transform data into your competitive advantage, contact me with your project goals, target market and key questions. Let's craft a data-driven research approach that aligns with your business objectives.
Thank you!
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