Hello, my name is Gabe and I am a filmmaker and photographer from the Twin Cities of Minnesota. I have high level skills in video production, editing and photography. I own a video production company, Paravel Creative. I have many years of experience working on a wide variety of projects from music videos to company corporate videos to brand films to social media content. I have worked with brands such as Be The Match, Brave Like Gabe, Crown Rally and YoungLife. I have pursued videography professionally for almost 10 years now. I have experience working with a wide variety of equipment and on a wide variety of production sets. I am skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom.
Social Media Management
Social Media Website
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Post-Editing
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Video Editing & Production
Michael L.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$20/hr
4.8
21 jobs
I'm an incredibly passionate writer who really thrives on turning ideas into compelling, purposeful content that really shines. Radiates, even! I've dedicated years to studying linguistics, language, and literature to build a strong foundation that allows me to adapt to virtually any style or medium—from scriptwriting and blog writing to copywriting, storytelling, and beyond.
No matter the project, my goal is always the same: to give your words clarity, structure, and impact. I always write with intention, crafting content that deeply resonates with its audience, communicates its message effectively, and accomplishes exactly what you mean it to do.
I should also mention that I’m a deeply engaged student of popular culture, with an extensive and continually evolving knowledge of film, television, music, and art. I’ve spent years immersing myself in these mediums, constantly consuming and analyzing new work while maintaining a broad understanding of the cultural history behind it. At any given time, I’m likely watching several films, reading multiple books, and obsessively listening to whatever album has captured my attention that week. If you need someone plugged into the broader cultural landscape, look no further.
Social Media Marketing
Graphic Design
Canva
Adobe Creative Suite
WordPress
Writing
Article Writing
Creative Writing
Humor Writing
SEO Writing
AI Content Writing
Marketing
Listicle
Quiz Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Snapchat Marketing
Twitter/X Marketing
Facebook
Instagram
Christopher R.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$50/hr
4.9
25 jobs
📉 Most businesses don’t need “more ads.”
They need more qualified leads, booked appointments, and a marketing system that consistently turns ad spend into customers.
That’s what I help businesses build through Facebook and Instagram advertising.
I'm a performance-focused Meta Ads Specialist with experience managing campaigns for both agencies and direct clients across healthcare, construction, hospitality, education, events, insurance, real estate, CPA firms, wellness, and other service-based industries.
My focus isn't generating clicks or impressions.
It's building lead generation systems that produce measurable business results.
Across a variety of industries, I've helped businesses:
• Generate thousands of qualified leads through Meta campaigns
• Consistently achieve $8–$30 cost-per-lead ranges for lead generation campaigns
• Turn ad traffic into booked calls and appointments
• Scale campaigns from $20/day testing budgets to over $1,000/day
• Rebuild tracking infrastructure using Meta Pixel, Conversion API, and Google Tag Manager for more accurate optimization
Most underperforming ad accounts don't have a "Meta problem."
They have a lead generation system problem.
That's where I come in.
Whether it's improving creative, rebuilding tracking, optimizing landing pages, or restructuring campaigns, I focus on identifying the bottlenecks that are preventing consistent growth.
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🚀 What I Build
I don’t just launch ads.
I build lead generation systems designed to produce consistent inbound inquiries, booked appointments, and scalable customer acquisition.
That system includes:
✅ Facebook & Instagram lead generation campaigns
✅ Conversion-focused creative strategy
✅ Lead form and landing page optimization
✅ Call campaigns and appointment funnels
✅ Meta Pixel & Conversion API implementation
✅ Google Tag Manager event tracking
✅ Retargeting systems that convert warm prospects
✅ Cost-per-lead optimization and campaign scaling
The objective isn't cheap clicks.
The objective is qualified leads, profitable customer acquisition, and predictable revenue.
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📊 What I’ve Done
I've managed Meta advertising campaigns across healthcare, construction, hospitality, education, events, insurance, CPA firms, real estate, wellness businesses, and digital education companies.
My experience includes:
• Building scalable lead generation campaigns
• Managing accounts spending $500–$1,000+ per day
• Improving lead quality through audience and creative optimization
• Rebuilding conversion tracking for accurate reporting and optimization
• Increasing conversion rates through structured retargeting and funnel improvements
When campaigns become inconsistent, it's rarely because "Meta stopped working."
More often, the issue comes down to one or more of these areas:
• Offer alignment
• Creative messaging
• Funnel optimization
• Conversion tracking
• Campaign structure
Those are the problems I solve.
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⚙️ How I Structure High-Performing Meta Campaigns
Every campaign I manage follows a structured optimization framework designed to create stable, scalable performance.
1️⃣ Offer Alignment
The right offer must exist before scaling ad spend.
2️⃣ Creative Signal Strength
Strong messaging helps Meta identify and reach the right buyers.
3️⃣ Campaign Architecture
Clean account structure gives the algorithm the best opportunity to optimize efficiently.
4️⃣ Funnel Conversion Optimization
Landing pages and lead forms should consistently deliver on the promise made in the ad.
5️⃣ Retargeting Infrastructure
Warm audiences are often where the highest ROI is generated.
When these five components work together, Meta campaigns become significantly more predictable and scalable.
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🧠 How I Operate
Most of my work involves helping businesses that rely on consultations, appointments, or inbound leads to acquire new customers.
I work best with organizations investing between $1,000 and $50,000+ per month in Meta advertising that are looking for long-term, sustainable growth.
My approach emphasizes:
• Data-driven decision making
• Systematic creative testing
• Funnel-level optimization
• Accurate attribution and conversion tracking
• Long-term scaling strategies
I don't guess with ad spend.
I build controlled lead generation systems backed by data and continuous optimization.
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🎯 If We Work Together
Send me:
• Your current monthly ad spend
• Your average cost per lead
• Your backend sales process
• Your revenue goals
From there I’ll identify:
• Where the bottleneck is
• What’s limiting performance
• What the scaling path looks like
If you're looking for a Meta Ads partner who values strategy, communication, transparency, and measurable business results, I'd be happy to connect.
Facebook Advertising
Lead Generation
Facebook Ads Manager
Facebook Ad Campaign
Paid Social
Advertising Strategy
Media Buying
Meta Pixel
PPC Campaign Setup & Management
Marketing Strategy
Lead Generation Strategy
Data Analytics
A/B Testing
Advertising Management
Digital Marketing Strategy
Justine P.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$35/hr
5.0
17 jobs
Hi, I’m Justine!
I'm a creative designer and illustrator who helps brands stand out while being consistent through brand design, illustration, and creative vision.
I work with businesses to clarify how they present themselves so they can attract the right customers, stand out in crowded spaces, and build visuals that connect with their audience.
Whether you need a brand identity that feels cohesive, visuals that elevate your online presence, or creative visuals that cut through the noise, I focus on creative design that resonates with your audience, not just aesthetics for aesthetics' sake.
Services:
• Brand design
Developing a unique identity that resonates with consumers and creates community around your business.
• Packaging Design
Packaging identities which can scale and stand out from the crowd, for both DTC and CPG products.
• Illustration
Out-of-the-box, memorable graphics for posters, packaging, merchandise and more!
• Brand refresh
Polishing your look and creating consistency across platforms, while refreshing outdated branding to better reflect your growth.
Don't see your needs on the list? Inquire with me about how we can work together - my experience spans across many areas of design!
Illustration
Branding
Logo Design
Packaging Design
Merchandise Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Album Cover Design
Canva
Menu Design
Brand Identity Design
Digital Illustration
Rebranding
Mariah K.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$60/hr
4.4
7 jobs
With over 8 years of digital marketing experience, I specialize in Paid Ads, SEO, Website Design, and Email Marketing. I’ve built and launched 50+ websites and managed over $1M in ad spend across platforms like Google, Meta, and LinkedIn. Whether you're looking to boost visibility, generate leads, or scale conversions, I bring a results-driven approach tailored to your goals. Let’s create something that performs as good as it looks.
Social Media Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Sales & Marketing
HubSpot
Lead Generation
Content Creation
Digital Marketing
PPC Campaign Setup & Management
WordPress Website Design
Kerry D.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$30/hr
4.4
136 jobs
The ability to develop & create any Amazon or Facebook marketing campaign while growing it on a daily basis with clear weekly, monthly, and overall goals to help enhance engagement, increase web traffic and awareness, and improve ROI.
Facebook Ads Management & Optimization includes creating, developing, testing, monetizing all your daily Facebook ads, while making 1000% sure, you squeeze every ounce of juicy profits from every ad on Facebook. [Bing & Google Ads Management and Optimization availability]
Amazon expertise directly revolves around Amazon Affiliate Program and Campaign Manager. I provide a unique approach to managing affiliate programs for merchants, manufactures and brands both national and global that are clear and goal reaching orientated.
My agency will handle all your SEO or Search Engine Optimization execution strategies and is based simply on different packages over an ongoing monthly basis. These would be handled each month on a Milestone Price depending on which package you choose.
Business & marketing strategist, planning and development consulting.
Google Analytics
Google Ads
Google Ad Manager
LinkedIn Campaign Manager
Bing Ads
Digital Marketing Strategy
Campaign Optimization
Digital Marketing
Facebook Ads Manager
Twitch
Amazon PPC
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