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Columbus, Ohio
I’m a performance marketing expert with 8+ years of experience helping businesses grow through SEO, Paid Search (Google & Bing), and conversion optimization. I specialize in building and executing strategies that drive measurable results. This means turning traffic growth into actual revenue. I can support your business with: SEO strategy and execution: keyword research, content planning, on-page optimization (title tags, meta descriptions, internal linking), and technical SEO audits Paid Search optimization: campaign setup, budget allocation, bidding strategies, and creative testing Conversion rate optimization: landing page testing, copy experimentation, and funnel analysis Marketing performance reporting: custom dashboards to track ROI and make data-driven decisions Most recently, I led the full-funnel growth strategy for a high-traffic affiliate blog in the personal finance space. I oversaw SEO and paid search efforts end-to-end—resulting in increased rankings, improved conversion rates, and higher partner revenue. Whether you're looking to scale efficiently or improve the performance of an existing marketing engine, I bring a strategic lens, technical skillset, and results-driven mindset.
- SEO Performance
- SEO Keyword Research
- SEO Strategy
- Technical SEO
- Google Ads
- SEO Audit
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- PPC Campaign Setup & Management
- Google Ads Audit
- Retargeting
- Facebook Advertising
- Campaign Optimization
- Instagram Ad Campaign
- Google Ad Manager
Columbus, Ohio
👋Hello! With a quarter-century of entrepreneurial triumph, I stand before you as a battle-tested architect of business success, having crafted and lucratively exited five ventures with a cumulative sale value exceeding $450 million. 💴Over the course of 25 years in the private equity sector, I have cultivated a robust network of Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors. This network has empowered me to secure Venture Capital and Angel Funding for my clients. As of February 2024, I have successfully procured nearly💴 $300 million in funding 👱My 30 year entrepreneurial journey has been transforming visionary ideas into flourishing enterprises. I am extending an invitation to fellow entrepreneurs: an opportunity to tap into my knowledge and experience. 👱I am not an ivy league or McKinsey consultant but someone who has spent their entire adult career in the trenches actually doing the hard work and building companies from the ground up. I have done it all and I have the battle scars to show! 🌱I am committed to helping your entrepreneurial aspirations, to mentor you in sculpting your ideas into great success. My expertise is not limited to mere counsel; it is an embodiment of practiced wisdom—the same wisdom that has navigated over $280 million in Venture Capital funding for many projects, both my own and those of my clients. 🌱I am a SaaS startup consultant specializing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage companies, with a focus on extensive SEO services. 🌱I combine my deep understanding of the SaaS business model's intricacies with comprehensive Search Engine Optimization🔎 (SEO) knowledge to enhance your startup's online visibility and organic customer acquisition strategies. _____________________________ 🌱SAAS STARTUP CONSULTING I possess deep knowledge of the SaaS Business Model, including: 📊Pitch Deck Creation 📊Business Plan Creation 📊Financial Projections 📊Move your initial idea to a minimum viable product (MVP) 📊Validate Business Ideas 📊Refine Product-market Fit 📈Market Research 📈Go-to-Market Strategies 🪙Assistance in securing Venture Capital and Angel Investment 🪙Customer Acquisition 🪙Retention Methodologies 🪙Scalable Growth Tactics _____________________________ I wear multiple hats, drawing from 30 years of experience across different business domains, including: 🧑💻Technology 📈Marketing 🪙Sales 💴Finance _____________________________ My role is to help your SaaS startup navigate the unique set of challenges you face, such as: 🪙Optimizing recurring revenue streams 📉Reducing churn rates 📈Increasing customer lifetime value 📈Achieving rapid scalability _____________________________ 🔎SEO I work closely with founders to map out scalable growth plans while ensuring that the company's online presence is optimized for search engines. This includes: 🔎Performing keyword research aligned with your startup's value proposition 🔎Optimizing your website structure and content for search algorithms 🔎Building a robust backlink profile to improve domain authority and ranking 🔎I develop and implement a scalable SEO strategy that adapts to the constantly evolving digital landscape. I will position your SaaS startup to attract initial user traction and establish a foundation for enduring online success as the company moves beyond the early stages of its life cycle. _____________________________ 🤖AI FOCUSED I harness the transformative power of AI to revolutionize business growth, streamline processes, and turbocharge profitability. _____________________________ 📝NOTE FROM Jack: Hey there fellow entrepreneurs, I've been where you are now – deep in the trenches, turning dreams into reality. And let me tell you, it's been a wild ride! Over the past 30 years, I've built and sold five companies that have netted over $25 million. Pretty cool, right? But here's the thing – I get the biggest kick out of working with people like you, who are just starting their journey. When we team up, I'm all in. You'll have my full attention – and I mean all of it. We're in this together, and I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and put in the hard yards to help you make your mark. And I'm not just talking about making a quick buck; I want you to feel like you hit the jackpot in terms of value. Now, let's talk brass tacks. I get it – money's tight when you're bootstrapping. Been there, done that, and I've got a soft spot for starters. So if you're in the pre-seed stage, I'm on board to adjust my fees to fit your budget. I want to help you get off the ground without breaking the bank. So, if you're ready to turn that spark of an idea into a blazing success, reach out. Let's make it happen together – your dream’s worth every bit of effort! Cheers to the adventure ahead, Jack [keywords: SaaS, SaaS Startup Consulting, Venture Capital Expert, SEO Expert, SEM, Pitch Deck, Business Plan, MVP, artificial intelligence, AI] <|endofdocument|>
- Startup Consulting
- Venture Capital Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Venture Capital
- Business Plan
- Pitch Deck
- Financial Plan
- SaaS Development
- SEO Audit
- SEO Strategy
- SEO Backlinking
- Funding Needs Assessment
- SaaS
- Private Equity
- Equity Valuation
Columbus, Ohio
✅ Top 1% on Upwork | ✅ Top Rated | ✅ Diverse Industry Experience I'll keep this short so you can garner an idea of who I am and what I can do for you. I originally began as an SEO content writer and now have a proven track record of top-ranking writing in a variety of industries, including automotive marketing, non-profit, handwritten cards, automotive, fitness, and manufacturing. I've now transitioned into a holistic, long-term SEO/content strategist role. I provide my clients with genuinely useful insights through in-depth on-page SEO and technical SEO analysis of their websites - through working with you, I will deliver long-term organic growth of your website. I've worked on a variety of businesses, ranging from mom-and-pop shops to automotive and Powersports dealerships to healthcare systems to SaaS products to book marketing. I am extremely adaptable and do what it takes to understand the industry and sector I'm working in to get you the conversions you need. I can do quite a bit for you: ✓ SEO auditing (content, technical, and off-page) ✓ SEO keyword research and SEO keyword clustering ✓ Long-term content/SEO planning and maintenance ✓ Old SEO content auditing and SEO optimization ✓ Sitemap.xml and robots.txt creation ✓ Copywriting and AI-assisted writing ✓ AI-integrated SEO workflows My results? 150+ written, published, or updated articles ✓ 8% of another's articles accounts for 18% of their top3 keywords, 20% of their total keywords, and 18% of their total traffic ✓ 5% of one client's articles accounts for 13% of their traffic, 8% of their SERP features, and 7% of their top3 keywords ✓ 6% of another's articles accounts for 9% of their traffic and 10% of their SERP features 200+ optimized articles ✓ Manage a team of writers optimizing articles across 20+ websites in the automotive and real estate industries ✓ 4% of one client's articles, after optimization, now drive 9% of SERP features, 12% of top3 keywords, and 20% of keywords ranking 4-10 Skills: ✓ Keyword research and clustering ✓ SEO-optimized content writing and copywriting ✓ Content planning & auditing ✓ AI-integrated writing ✓ HTML & CSS ✓ SEM ✓ Competitor analysis Tools: ✓ Ahrefs/SEMRush ✓ Google Analytics/Google Tag Manager/Google Search Console ✓ Google Ads ✓ Google PageSpeed Analytics ✓ Screaming Frog/Sitebulb ✓ SurferSEO ✓ ChatGPT/Bard/Claude ✓ Jasper.ai ✓ SEO.ai ✓ Zapier CMSs: ✓ WordPress ✓ Squarespace ✓ Wix ✓ Framer ✓ DealerOn ✓ Dealer.com ✓ DealerInspire If my experience and results sound compelling, contact me to set up a time to discuss your needs and goals. My website is the easiest way to reach me- my Calendly link is easily available there (UpWork won't let me paste it here).
- SEO Keyword Research
- Ahrefs
- SEMrush
- Search Engine Optimization
- SEO Strategy
- ChatGPT
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Content Strategy
- Content Writing
- WordPress
- Content Audit
- SEO Content
- Organic Traffic Growth
- Web Traffic Optimization
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