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Growth Strategist | Marketing, Content, Recruitment & Business Development Expert Helping Businesses Increase Revenue, Attract Better Customers & Build High-Performing Teams I help businesses increase revenue, improve customer retention, attract better talent, and build scalable growth systems. - Increased conversion rates by 2X+ - Reduced hiring turnover by 50% - Reduced marketing waste by 40% - Built six-figure sales pipelines - Supported 70+ businesses across multiple industries Most businesses don't have a traffic problem. They have a growth problem. They struggle with inconsistent lead generation, weak messaging, poor customer retention, inefficient hiring, and sales pipelines that fail to convert. For the past 14+ years, I've helped startups, agencies, SaaS companies, professional services firms, and growing businesses solve those challenges through a combination of strategic marketing, customer acquisition, recruitment, and business growth consulting. What I Can Help You With Growth Marketing & Content Strategy ✔ Marketing strategy and execution ✔ Customer acquisition campaigns ✔ Copywriting and conversion-focused messaging ✔ SEO content and blog strategy ✔ Email marketing and nurture sequences ✔ Sales funnel optimization ✔ Brand positioning and messaging ✔ Thought leadership and ghostwriting Results: Increased client conversions by up to 2X Reduced wasted ad spend by up to 40% Improved marketing ROI by 20–50% Generated sustainable organic growth through SEO-driven content Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Hiring the wrong person is expensive. I help businesses attract, assess, and hire top performers who align with both business goals and company culture. ✔ Talent sourcing and headhunting ✔ Candidate screening and interviewing ✔ Recruitment process design ✔ Employer branding ✔ Hiring strategy and workforce planning Results: Reduced employee turnover by up to 50% Improved hiring quality and retention Accelerated time-to-hire for key positions Customer Retention & Customer Experience Acquiring customers is expensive. Keeping them is profitable. I help businesses improve customer journeys, increase loyalty, and create systems that turn customers into long-term advocates. ✔ Customer journey mapping ✔ Retention strategy ✔ Customer communication frameworks ✔ Escalation management ✔ CRM and customer experience optimization Results: Increased customer retention Improved customer satisfaction scores Generated more referrals and repeat business Business Development & Growth Consulting Need help scaling revenue? I work with founders, executives, and business owners to identify growth opportunities and build practical plans that drive results. ✔ Go-to-market strategy ✔ Partnership development ✔ Sales process optimization ✔ Revenue growth planning ✔ Market expansion strategy ✔ Business process improvement Results: Built six-figure sales pipelines Improved conversion rates across sales funnels Created scalable growth systems for growing businesses Industries I've Worked With • SaaS & Technology • Marketing Agencies • E-commerce & Retail • Professional Services • Startups & Scale-Ups • B2B & B2C Organizations Why Clients Choose Me ✅ 14+ Years of Experience ✅ 100+ Projects Delivered ✅ Strategy + Execution (Not Just Advice) ✅ Commercially Focused & Results Driven ✅ Clear Communication & Fast Response Times ✅ Long-Term Growth Mindset I don't believe in vanity metrics. I focus on the activities that drive revenue, customer loyalty, stronger teams, and sustainable business growth. If you're looking for a strategic partner who can help you attract more customers, improve retention, build a stronger team, and scale your business, let's talk. Send me a message and let's discuss your goals.
- Marketing Management
- Communications
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Advertising
- Advertising
- Business Operations
- Copywriting
- HubSpot
- Social Media Design
- Social Media Advertising
- WordPress
- LinkedIn Marketing
- CRM Software
- Virtual Assistance
- Social Media Management
Johannesburg, South Africa
Most copywriters understand words. Very few understand buyers. That gap is where most business copy fails, and it's the reason I built MJR Digital the way I did. Before I wrote a word of copy for a client, I spent 15 years in sales, operations, and management. I closed complex deals, led teams across provinces, held shareholder positions in franchise operations, and worked from ground-level through to regional and national leadership roles across multiple industries. I founded MJR Digital in 2024 to bring that commercial experience into copywriting and content strategy. What that means in practice: when I write your copy or your content, I'm not guessing what buyers respond to. I know how decisions get made, what builds trust in a sales conversation, and what makes a business credible to the people writing the cheques. What I do Copywriting and direct response. Landing pages, sales pages, email sequences, and ad copy written to convert. Every word has a commercial purpose. Ghostwriting and content. LinkedIn posts, newsletters, long-form articles, and thought leadership written in your voice. You show up consistently. I do the writing. Funnel audits and strategy. End-to-end review of your marketing funnel, identifying exactly where you're losing people and what to fix first. Web copy. Homepage, about, services, and campaign pages written around your buyer's decision-making process, not around what sounds impressive. Who I work with: Founders, business owners, coaches, and service-based businesses who understand that good copy is a commercial investment. If your website isn't converting, your content isn't building an audience, or your funnel is leaking leads. That's what I fix. Message me with what you're working on. If I can help, I'll tell you exactly how.
- B2B Marketing
- B2C Marketing
- LinkedIn Marketing
- Ghostwriting
- LinkedIn Campaign Manager
- Thought Leadership Content
- Email Copywriting
- SEO Writing
- Personal Branding
- Blog Writing
- Sales Copywriting
- Website Copywriting
- Digital Marketing
- Proofreading
- Writing
- Ebook Writing
- Content Writing
Cape Town, South Africa
As a Social Media Marketing consultant, I manage various brands' engagement rates and public interactions by executing content strategies on different social media platforms. I am methodical in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Social Media plans to enhance brand awareness, improve marketing campaigns, and increase sales. I enjoy conducting research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences. I'm also a creative copywriter that creates clear and concise text for ads, publications, and websites.
- Social Media Management
- Facebook Ads Manager
- Social Media Advertising
- Social Media Content Creation
- Content Creation
- SEO Strategy
- Brand Management
- Copywriting
- Blog Writing
Durban, South Africa
So you're the marketing director or jack-of-all-trades mad-hatter entrepreneur in your niche -- and you only have so much time on your hands to grow a successful business! This is where I come in. I will take your goals, tailor them to your audience, and transform them into a clear, responsive strategy plan that converts. My name is Candace. When I'm not binge-watching Friends for the 5th time, I'm writing seamless email marketing strategies for clients in my community and around the world. Generally, I focus on the following niches: E-commerce Healthcare Fitness Travel ... but I am always open to stretching my brain cells. As a former Software Programmer, I have a knack for writing HTML templates for a few of my current clients. Also, being anal when it comes to strategy and having a 10+ year passion for digital design, I incorporate my client's voice and mission into all my work, as well as the jobs that I design for. No matter the industry, I consider storytelling a crucial part of the email strategy. So smack that "Contact me" button - I will save you time and energy to keep your audience informed and engaged and provide a seamless strategy that resonates with your brand. Oh! Before you close this page {angry face... :)}, here are some of the subsidiary services I render on a daily: - Newsletter Template Design (primarily for my startups) - Newsletter Management & Report Analysis - Automation Copywriting - Brand Messaging & Voice Guidelines - Launch & Promotion Strategies - Lead Magnet Brainstorming & Strategy - Tech Training for Mailchimp & Klaviyo Most of these are standalone offers if need be, so give me a shout if you want to chat. Otherwise, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. It might take me a minute to respond - seeing that I'm all the way out in the Rainbow Country, South Africa - but you can be confident that as soon as I have a cuppa coffee, I'm speed-typing to get to know you. I'm super excited to meet you face-to-face... virtually. Chat soon! ----- EMAIL MARKETING PLATFORM: MailChimp, Klaviyo, HubSpot, Campaign Monitor, GetResponse, Keap, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, MailerLite PRODUCTIVITY: Slack, Trello, Asana, Basecamp, Notion, Monday DESIGN: Photoshop, Canva, Get Stencil, InDesign
- Email Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- HubSpot
- Lead Nurturing
- Lead Generation
- Business with 10-99 Employees
- Email Campaign Setup
- Email Marketing Strategy
- Klaviyo
- Mailchimp
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design
- HTML Newsletter
- Layout Design
- Google Analytics
- Data Analysis
- Content Writing
Water Fall, South Africa
I have generated over 1 milion images in Midjourney alone since August 2022. I work with AI Music, AI art, AI video, AI avatars, and AI voices. I have a true passion for working with AI, which often spills over into whatever project I am on or lecture I am giving. I have consulted with international companies, mentored over 300 Midjourney users, developed concepts for games and movie studios, illustrated more than a dozen books, created social media content, produced academic art, music videos, AI-generated music, book trailers, advertisements, and even pitch decks for Hollywood Movie Studios plus much more.
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Creation
- Writing
- AI Content Creation
- Digital Art
- English
- Generative Design
- Social Media Content Creation
- Beta Testing
- Poetry
- AI Text-to-Image
- Teaching
- Social Media Content
- Article Writing
- Midjourney AI
Stellenbosch, South Africa
I help businesses grow through data-driven SEO, Google Ads, and conversion-focused website design. Over the past 7 years, I’ve managed more than 140 marketing strategies and 300+ paid ad campaigns across the US, UK, and South Africa, generating 150,000+ qualified leads for clients in competitive industries. 🔥 My Core Specialties • Search Engine Optimization (Technical, On-Page, Content, Local SEO) • Google Ads Management (Search, Display, Remarketing) • High-Converting Website Design (WordPress • WIX • Shopify • Squarespace) • Email Marketing & Automation (lead nurturing + customer retention) 🔥 What Makes My Approach Different I take the time to understand your business and what you need help with. Every project begins with introduction of your business model, goals, and pain points. From there, I build a custom strategy focused on actual growth metrics: ✔ More qualified leads ✔ Lower cost per acquisition ✔ Stronger search visibility ✔ Positive ROI and long-term scalability My process is built on clarity, transparency, and strategic execution, not vanity metrics like impressions or clicks. 🔥 Who I Work With I support local service businesses, contractors, e-commerce stores, and small-to-medium-sized companies across the US, UK, AUS, NZ and South Africa. Whether you need full-scale SEO, Google Ads management, or a high-performing website, I deliver with precision, clarity, and consistent communication. 🔥 Let’s Build Something That Works If you’re looking for a marketer who will treat your business like his own and deliver measurable, predictable growth, let’s connect. I’d be happy to review your goals and recommend the best strategy for your business moving forward.
- Marketing Strategy
- Local SEO
- Google Ads
- Social Media Advertising
- WordPress
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- All in One SEO
- UX & UI
- Paid Media
- Divi
- Google AdSense
- SEO Strategy
- Wix
- SEO Setup & Configuration
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