We are looking for an experienced U.S.-based digital marketing professional to manage and optimize our Facebook and Google Ads for a rapidly growing home services company in North Texas. We currently invest $25K per month in paid advertising and are looking for someone who is highly analytical, proactive, and focused on maximizing lead quality and ROAS—not someone who simply launches campaigns and checks in once a week. Responsibilities Manage and optimize Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads campaigns Continuously monitor performance and make data-driven optimizations Improve ROAS, cost per lead, and lead quality Generate and test ad copy, creative concepts, and landing page ideas Analyze campaign data and identify opportunities for scaling Work closely with our team to understand our business and customer base Required Qualifications Extensive, demonstrable experience managing Facebook and Google Ads for US-based service businesses Expert-level experience with GoHighLevel (this is a requirement, not a preference) Strong understanding of CRM integrations, attribution, automations, and lead routing within GoHighLevel Experience with APIs, webhooks, or marketing system integrations is strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication in ENGLISH A Good Fit Will... Take ownership of campaign performance Bring new ideas rather than waiting for instructions Understand the numbers and make decisions based on data Be comfortable making frequent optimizations and testing new approaches Not a Good Fit If... Your agency primarily operates offshore. Your process is to "set and forget" campaigns with minimal ongoing optimization. You're charging premium retainers without delivering continuous testing, optimization, reporting, and strategic input. We're looking for a long-term marketing partner who wants to become an extension of our business and help us continue scaling across multiple markets.

Overview I’m looking for an experienced business strategist to review a collection of existing materials, ideas, drafts, notes, podcast concepts, writing samples, and early business directions, then help me determine the strongest path forward. I am not looking for someone to simply execute a pre-decided idea. I need someone who can evaluate what I already have, identify the strongest opportunity, challenge weak assumptions, and recommend a practical launch plan for an online business that can grow into scalable income. The ideal person has experience with creator businesses, online education, personal brands, YouTube/channel strategy, newsletters, digital products, productized services, podcast/content ecosystems, audience validation, and offer development. What I Need Help With I have several possible directions and existing materials, including written essays, personal development concepts, possible podcast ideas, business notes, creative interests, and early product/service ideas. I need someone to help answer questions like: • What is the strongest business opportunity based on my actual skills, interests, experience, and available time? • What should be tested first? • What should be ignored, delayed, or treated only as a supporting piece? • Is this best built through writing, YouTube, podcasting, newsletter, digital products, services, community, coaching, or some combination? • What audience should I start with? • What problem is commercially strong enough to build around? • What platforms should I use at launch, and what role should each platform play? • Should YouTube be part of the launch strategy now, later, or not at all? • What kind of channel or content brand would make sense if video is recommended? • What first offer, product, or service should be tested? • How do I validate demand before spending months building the wrong thing? Important I do not want a generic motivational business plan, brand mood board, or social media posting calendar. I need someone who can think strategically, evaluate raw material, and create a practical plan based on evidence, market reality, and founder fit. The right person should be comfortable reviewing messy early-stage materials and turning them into a clear recommendation. Possible Areas to Evaluate The project may involve some combination of: • Writing/newsletter strategy • YouTube channel or video brand strategy • Podcast strategy • Digital products, templates, workbooks, or courses • Productized services • Personal brand positioning • Audience research • Offer validation • Content repurposing • Online community or membership potential • Long-term monetization path I am open to the strategist recommending a different path than the one I currently expect, as long as the reasoning is clear. Deliverables For the first phase, I’d like: 1. Review of the materials I provide 2. Assessment of the strongest business directions 3. Clear recommendation of the best path to test first 4. Explanation of why that path is stronger than the alternatives 5. Audience and positioning recommendation 6. Platform strategy, including whether YouTube should be used and how 7. First offer or monetization test recommendation 8. 30/60/90-day launch and validation plan 9. Metrics for deciding whether to continue, pivot, or stop 10. Suggested next hires or tools, if needed Preferred Background Strong candidates may have experience as a: • Creator business strategist • Online business strategist • YouTube/channel strategist • Digital product strategist • Personal brand strategist • Offer development consultant • Productized service consultant • Audience research/validation consultant • Newsletter or content business strategist Experience with creator-led businesses, solopreneurs, consultants, authors, coaches, YouTube channels, newsletters, or digital product businesses is preferred. Budget I am open to either a fixed-price project or hourly work with a capped first milestone. For the first milestone, please propose a diagnostic/audit phase before moving into a full launch plan. To Apply Please answer the following: 1. What is your process for reviewing someone’s raw business ideas and identifying the strongest opportunity? 2. How do you determine founder-market fit or founder-business fit? 3. How do you validate whether an audience or offer has real commercial potential? 4. What role do you think YouTube, newsletters, podcasts, and short-form content should play in a modern online business? 5. Please share examples of creator, expert, service, digital product, YouTube, or newsletter businesses you have helped launch or clarify. 6. What would your first 7–10 days on this project look like? 7. What would you need from me to make a strong recommendation? I am looking for honest strategic judgment, not someone to rubber-stamp my current assumptions.

We’re looking for a ROCKSTAR customer service representative to join our team! We’re a small, tight-knit company, but we’re growing fast and need more great people. This position is hourly plus weekly bonuses, and you’ll be highly incentivized based on performance. With bonuses, you should realistically be able to make 50-60k+ per year. Here’s what we do: Businesses come to us when they need vending service at their office, warehouse, school, hotel, apartment building, or other location. We answer their questions, gather their information, and then connect them with one of our vending operators in their city. Companies LOVE our service because it’s completely free for them. It takes all their stress away because vending is like the last thing someone at a company wants to worry about, they have pleanty of other work to do. The vending operators are the ones who pay us which is why it's free to the locations who need vending. Your job would be talking directly with these businesses who need vending, answering their questions, and collecting the information we need to help get them matched with the right vending operator. The most important thing we’re looking for is PERSONALITY. We want someone who is SUPER FRIENDLY, EASY to get along with, POSITIVE, dependable, and a true team player. Imagine walking into a small-town diner and being greeted by that warm, bubbly server who makes everyone feel welcome and taken care of. If that sounds like you, WE WANT YOU! You DO NOT need to know anything about vending to get started. We can teach you the business. What we really need is someone who enjoys talking to people, brings good energy, pays attention to details, and wants to be part of a growing team. If you’re friendly, motivated, and excited about the idea of helping businesses get better vending service, this could be a great fit.

An Online Business Manager (OBM) is crucial for building systems that enhance business operations. They ensure that future assistants can effectively manage tasks by creating sustainable processes. This role involves leadership and strategic planning to optimize business efficiency. The start would be to hop on a quick call and let me explain my business and pain points to you. Then… Build a Google Calendar that runs my content business- integrating IG reels, carousels, stories, broad cast channel, substack, and partnerships so everything is easily mapped out and visible for me to look at day to day, week to week, or month to month. * possibly create a master Google Sheet that tracks every piece of content from Idea → Filmed → Edited → Caption → Links → Scheduled → Posted. * goal would be to create reusable templates so my team follows the same process every week. I don’t need you to come up with the content ideas. I have those- just need help building the system for me to map them out!

I need a logo for my marketing agency. This logo needs to represent premium service and elegant taste. I’m looking for someone who knows how to bring ideas to the table or provide insight to bring my vision to life. Provide 4 examples of past projects and the process on how you brought that logo to finish.

Part-Time Operations Assistant (Home Services) Help Us Build the "Back Office" of a Growing Home Services Company We're a growing handyman and home services company looking for someone who loves bringing order to chaos. We're not looking for someone to simply complete a checklist. We're looking for someone who enjoys improving systems, noticing details, and helping a small business operate more smoothly. This role will start very small (approximately 2–5 hours per week), but we expect it to grow over time as we build trust and identify more opportunities to delegate. If you're someone who enjoys making businesses run better, we'd love to meet you. --- What You'll Help With Because we're a small business, your responsibilities will evolve over time. Initially, you might help with things like: * Monitoring messages and making sure urgent inquiries don't get missed * Following up on customer communications * Setting up simple automations and improving workflows * Organizing documents and information * Posting occasional project updates to Facebook * Commenting in local Facebook groups when appropriate * Keeping an eye on tasks that need attention * Helping identify repetitive work that could be automated or improved Over time, the role may expand into additional operations, hiring, customer service, scheduling, marketing support, or process improvement. --- The Person We're Looking For You might be a great fit if you: * Love creating order from messy situations * Are incredibly organized * Notice details that other people miss * Enjoy learning new software and systems * Think proactively instead of waiting for instructions * Communicate clearly and professionally * Like figuring out better ways to do things * Are comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing business We're much more interested in how you think than whether you've done every task listed above. --- Bonus Experience Experience with any of these is a plus: * Google Workspace * Facebook Business * Canva * ChatGPT * Zapier * CRM or scheduling software * Jobber * Home service businesses * Small business operations * Customer service Don't worry if you haven't used every tool—we're looking for someone who's eager to learn. :) --- Hours * Start with approximately 2–5 hours per week * Flexible schedule * Opportunity to grow significantly over the coming months based on performance and business needs --- Communication You'll work directly with our leadership team, so clear communication is important. We may have occasional phone or video check-ins, and we value someone who isn't afraid to ask questions, offer ideas, or point out opportunities for improvement. --- To Apply Please answer the following questions (one sentence each is fine!): 1. Tell us about a time you improved a process or made someone's job easier. 2. When you join a new business, what's the first thing you naturally notice? 3. What software, tools, or automations have you used before? 4. What's something you've taught yourself recently? 5. Why does this type of role appeal to you? 6. What is your current location and time zone? 7. Approximately how many hours per week do you currently have available for freelance work? 8. If we start with 2–5 hours per week and the role is a great fit, would you be interested in growing with us over time? 9. Are you comfortable tracking your work and maintaining a simple weekly log of what you accomplished, how long it took, and any recommendations you have for improving our processes? As someone who has worked for clients on Upwork before, I appreciate all that goes into your application. Thank you for your time and interest! - Sammy (Operations Manager)

We're a profitable residential bathroom remodeling company based in Illinois with $1–5M in annual revenue and a 1099 field crew. We're looking for a proactive tax strategist who designs, implements, and maintains a tax-reduction plan throughout the year, then handles the compliance that goes with it. What You'll Do - Design and maintain our overall tax strategy — meet with us at least quarterly to review year-to-date results, project liability, and adjust. - Optimize our S-corp structure, including a documented reasonable compensation analysis (e.g., an RCReports-style study) that balances payroll tax savings against retirement contribution room and the QBI deduction — revisited annually as revenue grows. - Manage Illinois-specific planning, including the annual Pass-Through Entity (PTE) tax election on Form IL-1120-ST, quarterly PTE/replacement tax estimates, and modeling Illinois' decoupling from federal bonus depreciation (Form IL-4562 addbacks). - Advise on construction-specific opportunities: accounting method review under the small contractor exemption, income/expense timing around job completions and deposits, and Section 179 / bonus depreciation strategy for vehicles, trailers, and equipment (federal vs. Illinois treatment modeled separately). - Design and coordinate retirement plan strategy — 401(k) with profit sharing, and evaluate a cash balance plan layered on top — coordinated with owner compensation and crew payroll demographics. - Implement supporting strategies where appropriate: accountable plans, family payroll, health reimbursement arrangements, and entity/asset-protection coordination if we acquire our shop or warehouse real estate. - Handle the compliance stack: 1120-S, owner and business state filings, payroll tax coordination, quarterly estimates, and clean documentation of salary vs. distributions. Must-Have Qualifications - CPA or EA license in good standing - Demonstrated experience with construction, trades, or home-services businesses in the $1–10M revenue range - Deep familiarity with S-corp reasonable compensation planning and documentation - Working knowledge of Illinois taxation: PTE election mechanics, replacement tax, and bonus depreciation decoupling - A planning-first practice model: strategy fees include implementation and tax preparation, not a plan PDF sold separately - Every strategy you recommend comes with an audit-defensibility rationale and documentation plan Strong Pluses - Certified Tax Coach / AICTP credential or equivalent advanced planning training - Experience designing cash balance / defined benefit plans for owner-heavy businesses with field crews What We're NOT Looking For - Compliance-only preparers who surface ideas in April - Promoters pitching overly aggressive schemes — anything on the IRS Dirty Dozen list. If a strategy can't survive an exam, we don't want it.

Pretzel & Co Home Services We are launching a new premium home services company and are looking for a talented logo designer to help refine and finalize our brand identity. This is not a generic cleaning company. We want the branding to feel: trustworthy warm memorable timeless community-rooted slightly elevated/premium without feeling corporate The company name is: Pretzel & Co Home Services Tagline: Clean. Caring. Consistent. We already have several early concept directions attached (pretzel icon, home motif, circular badge, typography variations, etc.), but we need a designer who can elevate the work into a polished, scalable brand system. --- What We Need We are looking for: A refined primary logo Simplified icon-only version Circular badge version One-color version Transparent PNG exports Vector/source files (AI, SVG, EPS preferred) Clean typography hierarchy Strong spacing and balance A logo that works on: trucks uniforms yard signs social media website headers invoices/business cards --- Design Direction We want a blend of: modern cozy heritage-inspired editorial/minimal approachable but premium The pretzel should feel iconic and recognizable over time… not cheesy or cartoonish. The goal is to create a brand people trust letting into their homes. Think: local family business energy clean aesthetics emotional warmth reliability memorable simplicity --- Preferred Style Color palette ideas: warm olive/sage green muted terracotta/burnt orange cream/ivory backgrounds clean neutral tones Typography: modern serif mixed with clean sans-serif high-end but readable strong visual hierarchy We prefer: subtle details over clutter clean linework balanced spacing logos that simplify well --- Deliverables Please provide: Primary logo Alternate layouts Badge/stamp version Monochrome version Social profile/icon version Brand color palette Font recommendations Final vector/source files --- To Apply Please send: 1. Relevant logo/branding portfolio work 2. Any experience with home service or hospitality brands 3. Your estimated turnaround time 4. Your process for revisions/collaboration Bonus if you understand: emotional branding trust psychology local service business branding creating logos that scale into long-term recognizable brands We care more about thoughtful design and strong instincts than trendy effects. Looking for someone who can help us build a brand people remember.

We are Med Mart, a family-owned ecommerce company that’s been helping customers with mobility and home medical equipment since 1992. We sell mobility scooters, power wheelchairs, lift chairs, hospital beds, patient lifts and related products. While many competitors focus on price and selection, our biggest strength has always been our people and our service. Today, our website feels like a product catalog, and we believe we’re missing a clear identity. We’re looking for a senior strategist who can help us define and bring our brand to life across the customer journey. Our Inspiration Companies like: * Crutchfield * Sweetwater * Carewell * REI * B&H Photo These companies compete in crowded industries but win because they have a strong identity built around expertise, education, and human support. We want Med Mart to become the trusted advisor in mobility equipment. What We Need Help With Brand Strategy * Define who we are and what makes us different. * Develop our positioning and messaging. * Clarify our brand promise and personality. * Help establish our voice and tone. Customer Experience * Evaluate our current website and identify where our identity is missing. * Recommend ways to bring our human side and expertise to the forefront. * Help us build a more advisor-first experience. UX & Content Recommendations Ideas we’re considering: * Specialist bios and photos. * Buying guides and comparison tools. * Knowledge hub and resource center. * Better storytelling throughout the site. * Product pages that educate instead of simply selling. * Ways to make shoppers feel supported and confident. Deliverables We’re looking for someone who can provide: * Brand positioning framework. * Messaging hierarchy. * Homepage recommendations. * Product page recommendations. * Category page recommendations. * Customer journey improvements. * Content strategy ideas. * Examples and wireframes are a plus. Who We’re Looking For We’re not looking for a logo designer. We’re looking for someone who understands ecommerce, branding, UX, and customer psychology. Bonus if you’ve worked with: * DTC brands * Service-first companies * High-consideration products * Baby Boomer or caregiver audiences * Ecommerce businesses doing $10M+ annually Please include examples of brands or websites you’ve helped shape and explain why you believe those projects were successful.

Job Description: Structure & Co. is a growing business startup company that helps entrepreneurs launch and organize their businesses through services such as LLC formation, EIN registration, business planning, Business credit registration, and startup strategy. We’re looking for a creative content creator who can help us grow our social media presence and attract new business owners. What You’ll Do: -Create 20–30 pieces of content per month -Develop content ideas and content calendars -Write engaging hooks, captions, and scripts -Create short-form videos for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Facebook -Design carousel posts and graphics -Create ad creatives for paid social media campaigns -Research trending business and entrepreneurship topics -Deliver content ready for posting Our Ideal Candidate: -Experience creating content for business, entrepreneurship, finance, or startup brands -Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook -Can create both educational and promotional content -Familiar with Canva, CapCut, or similar tools -Self-starter who can generate content ideas without constant direction -Strong English writing skills Content Topics Include: Starting an LLC EIN Registration Business Credit Basics Startup Tips Small Business Mistakes Business Planning Entrepreneur Mindset Business Funding Preparation Deliverables: -20–30 monthly social media posts -Short-form video content -Captions and hashtags -Monthly content calendar -Ad creative concepts Account Access: No social media account access is required initially. Content can be delivered through Google Drive for review and posting. To Apply: Please send: -Examples of social media content you’ve created. -Examples of business or entrepreneurship-related content. -Your monthly rate. -Your favorite social media platform and why. -Three content ideas you would create for a business startup company.