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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!

🏆 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

Hi there! I'm Michael and I'm a happy guy. Why am I happy? Allow me to explain! I'm a Top Rated Plus | Expert-Vetted (Top 1%) | Strategist and Ads Buyer I've found freedom in migrating away from the corporate world and into the independent journey of freelancing. I took the leap of faith in early 2015 and left my comfy corporate job for a world of working for myself. I was able to work right away with some smaller companies and found I was able to drive the same success metrics (and often better) then the results I saw for my million dollar clients! I've been able to apply Big Agency techniques and strategies at the micro-level for just a fraction of Big Agency cost. I've worked with over 150+ businesses in over 20 different industries and have seen over a 90% success rate! I spent 15+ years working for agencies and focusing my expertise on Paid Search. Specifically, I consider myself an expert in Google Ads (formerly AdWords), Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Ads & numerous other Native ad platforms. I hold individual certifications in Google Ads, Meta Ads (Blueprint) Google Shopping, Google Analytics, & rank in the top 10%. I've worked with budgets ranging from $20/day all the way to $50,000. I want to help learn about your business goals as I help it grow. Let's chat!

-4+ years of advertisement experience with businesses -Generated 1M+ Dollars of revenue -Generated over 25 million impressions across campaigns I offer Online Advertisements that guarantee sales in your industry. I can help you set up or manage anything related to digital marketing. In addition to this, I also provide advertisements on Google and Meta. With my service, you will benefit from constant communication, consultations to keep you updated on the latest marketing strategies, and professional marketing management to help multiply your sales. I look forward to working with you! 😁 𝗠𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: Google/Facebook Ads Campaigns A/B Split Testing Keyword Research Quality Ad Creative Design Campaign Setup, Management, and Optimization Google Pixel Configuration & Optimization Content Marketing Ad Copywriting Virtual Support and Marketing Strategy Target Audience Analysis and Lookalike Audiences

I'm a paid media specialist with experience managing $30M+ in ad spend for some of the largest companies in the United States (Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Unilever, P&G, Chobani, and more). I focus on maximizing your return on investment through full-funnel audits, optimizing digital campaigns, and technical troubleshooting. I have worked as a media buyer for agencies and publishers in the marketing industry, positioning me to understand the ins and outs of enterprise-level campaign management through: - Multi-platform campaigns - I'm a hands-on campaign manager in all major advertising platforms, including DV360, Meta, Pinterest, and Google Ads. I've launched, managed, and optimized campaigns in all of these with wide budget ranges ($1k - $100k+) resulting in a higher ROAS and more conversions/leads for clients. - Tracking | Tags | Pixels - I'm familiar with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and CM360 tracking to ensure clicks and conversions are being accurately measured. This data is then leveraged to optimize targeting and better understand the full-funnel picture. - End-to-End Campaign Execution - From building playbooks and SOPs, to providing high-level strategy, I follow through with thorough execution to ensure clients are getting the most out of their campaigns. This includes using Display, Video, Search, and Social to put your brand in front of high-intent, high-converting users. I'm ready to apply my experience to your marketing efforts to make the most of your paid media campaigns and strategies. Message me to schedule a call and to see if we are a good fit to scale your brand together.

👋 You need a marketing expert who can deliver results? I got you. Looking for new customers, higher-converting funnels, and serious revenue growth? Click the ✅ Invite button and let’s talk about how I can help scale your business with precision and impact. 🏆 Quick background on my expertise: With 11+ years of experience and $10M+ in ad spend managed, I’ve helped clients generate over $100M in revenue through performance-driven marketing campaigns. Among the majority of my clients, the average ROAS ranges between 8–12, reflecting consistent profitability and strong campaign efficiency. Explore over 25 real case studies in my profile ↘ 📰 My work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo Finance, and I’ve partnered with brands like Lyft, Myomo, Elkay, That 1 Painter, Digney York, and Resibrands (100+ franchise locations)—as well as dozens of eCommerce, real estate, education, and home service businesses. 💼 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁? I don’t just run ads—I’ve built and sold my own service business here in Chicago from $0 to $5M, so I approach marketing with a founder’s mindset: focused on ROI, not vanity metrics. On top of paid ads, I help clients with offer creation, creative design, AI-generated videos, funnel strategy, automations, and back-end systems—essentially acting as your fractional CMO to drive measurable results. I also maintain direct connections with the Facebook and Google teams in San Francisco, giving me insider access to the latest platform updates. This allows me to be among the first to access and implement new features and strategies for my clients, ensuring they stay ahead of the competition. 🚀 My Expertise Covers: SOCIAL MEDIA PAID ADS: ✔️ Facebook Ads & Instagram Ads – Performance-focused campaign builds, creatives design & ongoing optimization ✔️ LinkedIn Ads – B2B lead generation and account-based targeting PPC SERVICES: ✔️ Google Ads (Search, Display, YouTube, Shopping) ✔️ Microsoft/Bing Ads ✔️ Full PPC Audits, Campaign Builds, & ROAS Scaling ✔️ Keyword Research, A/B Testing, GA4 & GTM setup GROWTH & AUTOMATION: ✔️ Funnel Strategy & CRO ✔️ CRM + Email & SMS Sequences ✔️ AI Bot Setup for lead qualification & chat automation ✔️ Offer positioning and backend automation ✔️ Full website builds & landing page optimization (via in-house team) FAQs Q1: How much money should I allocate for social media marketing? Max: Depends on your avg. CPL (Cost Per Lead) or CPC (Cost Per Purchase) and ambitions. In other words, if your CPL is $25 and you want to generate 5 leads per day, then your daily budget should be not less then $125. Q2: How to calculate the CPL? Max: If you've never tried to calcualte this metrics, let's have a short call to identify this together. 📞 Q3: How much time is needed to see the first results on paid campaigns? Max: My favorite question. It depends on a number of factors, such as an industry you operate in and the budget you're going to spend. But usually the first results are already visible 3-4 days after the launch of the campaign The fastest way for us to understand this is to have a short strategy call 📞 Q4: Do you handle creative design and content creation for ads? Max: Yes, absolutely. I have a full-time designer and video editor on my team, so we handle all aspects of creative production—from ad graphics and social media visuals to video editing and motion creatives. All assets are customized to match your brand and campaign goals.