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Social Media Marketing specialist helping startups, agencies, and service businesses turn social channels into a steady source of leads and sales. Top Rated Plus on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score, $60K+ earned, and 120+ projects delivered.
I build and run social media marketing systems that don't just grow followers — they generate measurable pipeline. My work spans content strategy, organic social management, and paid acquisition, with everything connected so traffic gets captured, nurtured, and converted automatically.
What I do for clients:
- Social Media Management & Content Creation — strategy, calendars, and on-brand content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok that builds audience and engagement.
- Google Ads & Meta Ads — search, performance max, and paid social campaigns built around conversions and ROAS, not vanity metrics.
- GoHighLevel (GHL) CRM & Automation — funnels, pipelines, and follow-up sequences that turn ad clicks and social leads into booked calls and customers.
Recent outcomes my clients see: lower cost per lead, higher-quality inbound, and a marketing engine that keeps working after the campaign ends. With a 100% JSS across 120+ jobs, I deliver work that's reliable, communicative, and built to last beyond a single contract.
How I work: I start by understanding your offer and audience, then design a system end-to-end — content and ads on the front end, CRM automation on the back end — so no lead slips through. You get clear reporting and a single specialist accountable for results.
Core skills & tools: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Instagram Marketing, Facebook Marketing, LinkedIn Marketing, Google Ads, Google Search Ads, Performance Max, Meta Ads, Paid Social, Lead Generation, GoHighLevel, CRM Automation, Marketing Funnels, Conversion Optimization.
If you're a startup or growing business that wants social media and paid ads working together as one lead-generating system, message me — I'd be glad to map out a plan for your goals.
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American content creator, video editor, script writer and on-screen and voice actor with a fully equipped studio. Over 25 years of experience serving an international clientele that includes McCann Erickson, Ogilvy and Mather, Pepsi, Chevrolet, Nature Sweet, Hilton Hotels, the BBC, the United Nations, the Duchess of York, and Oprah Winfrey's OWN network. Mexico based, I'm the creator and host of the lifestyle program "Jalisco Living. "
My portfolio includes dozens of videos produced for businesses in a wide range of industries, and for governmental and non-profit organizations. I often write the scripts for my clients' projects, and with the Adobe Creative Suite I provide post production that can include the creation of graphics and animations. I am a reliable and timely communicator on Central Standard time with high speed internet.
IMPORTANT: My posted hourly rate is for editing of videos. If you require a performance, either to-camera or a voice over, the cost will be based on the content and length of the script(s), the studio setup or on-location shots you need, and the technical requirements.
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Struggling to Grow Your Social Media Presence, Drive Sales and you dont know how to use AI for your business?
You’ve found the right person! I’m Grace, a Top-Rated Social Media Marketing Specialist and Digital Marketing Expert with 10+ years of experience helping businesses like yours build a strong online presence, attract their ideal audience, and boost revenue.
Whether you’re a global brand or a small business, I deliver customized strategies with proven results. Let’s turn your social media into a powerhouse of engagement and sales!
Social Media & Digital Marketing Services
✅ AI company audit
✅ AI Marketing Growth Plan
✅ Social Media Growth & Strategy – Organic and paid strategies to increase reach, engagement, and followers.
✅ High-Quality Content Creation – Eye-catching graphics, creative videos, and compelling copywriting that drive interactions and conversions.
✅ Facebook & Instagram Ads – ROI-focused ad campaigns designed to generate sales and maximize conversions.
✅ Influencer Marketing & Brand Collaborations – Partnering with top influencers to boost credibility and expand reach.
✅ Community Engagement & Management – Strengthening customer relationships and increasing brand loyalty.
✅ Email Marketing & Automated Sales Funnels – Data-driven email sequences to convert leads into loyal customers.
✅ SEO Blog Writing & Copywriting – Keyword-optimized, engaging content that drives organic traffic and enhances brand authority.
✅ Performance Tracking & Analytics – In-depth reports to measure success, refine strategies, and optimize growth.
✅ Bilingual Expertise (English & Spanish) – Culturally relevant content for the U.S. and Latin American markets.
Why Work With Me?
🔹 Data-Driven Strategies – Every campaign is based on analytics, insights, and trends to ensure maximum ROI.
🔹 Results-Oriented Marketing – I focus on engagement, conversions, and long-term brand growth.
🔹 Tailored Solutions for Every Business – Whether you’re a startup or an established brand, I create custom strategies that fit your needs.
I don’t just create content, I develop powerful, results-driven social media and digital marketing strategies that help brands scale, engage, and sell.
Ready to elevate your social media presence and drive real business growth? Let’s connect today!
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🏆 5+ years of experience – Expert Email Marketer
📩 200M+ total emails sent
💰 $30M+ in attributable revenue generated
📈 100+ clients in 20+ industries
🚀 Worked with 10 8-figure brands
I have helped 100+ Shopify DTC brands turn Klaviyo email and SMS marketing into their highest-revenue channel - generating $30M+ in attributable email revenue over 5+ years, across 20+ industries, with 200M+ emails sent. I do the work myself, I price it fairly, and I only commit to results I am confident I can deliver.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"This is quality work. A lot of other people talk, but it seems like they don't have an idea of what they’re really talking about... Matt provided a lot of actionable insights that we could get started on and helped refine our email strategy."
– Rick, Co-Founder of Rest. com
Notable clients include:
* Rest. com
* Theradome
* Giordano's
* Dr. Kellyann
* Erika Kullberg
* Caleb Hammer
* Hank’s Belts
* Omnilux
* Unbound Merino
* Mito Red Light
* Sauna Space
* Nature M.D.
* Darn Good Yarn
𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦:
- $2.9M in email revenue for a DTC leather goods brand through rebuilt Klaviyo flows and conversion-focused email copywriting
- $1.3M in 30 days from Klaviyo campaigns for an 8-figure men's leather goods brand during Black Friday and holiday season
- $748K in 90 days for a red light therapy brand through educational Klaviyo email campaigns and new flow architecture
- $86K in 43 days from a standing desk brand that had $0 in Klaviyo revenue before the engagement
- 57% of total store revenue attributed to email and SMS marketing for a 7-figure sleepwear brand
- $30M+ in attributable email revenue generated across the full client portfolio
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Matthew did outstanding work on this project. Got up to speed on our brand extremely quickly, and immediately elevated our email creative and messaging."
– Daniel Gilland, Director of Ecommerce, Giordano's
𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦
I build and manage email and SMS marketing programs using the tools that high-growth Shopify DTC brands rely on:
- Email and SMS platforms: Klaviyo, Attentive, Postscript, Sendlane, Braze, Omnisend
- Email design: Figma, Klaviyo native editor
- Lead generation and list growth: Alia Popups
- Reviews and retention: Okendo, Smile, LOOX
- Project management: Slack, ClickUp, Basecamp, Asana
These tools power every stage of the email marketing funnel - from lead generation and list building through flow automation, campaign execution, and revenue attribution inside Klaviyo.
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗬 𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧
If you're here, it's probably because:
👉 You're barely breaking even from your paid acquisition
👉 You feel like your business is missing out on tons of retention revenue from email and SMS
👉 You feel like you're not scaling as fast as you should be
Well, after doing email marketing for 5+ years, generating $30M+ in client revenue, and working with 100+ clients (many of them being 8-figure brands)...
I realized that there are many more ways you can retain your customers to get them to come back and shop with you than just using email marketing...
That's where the ACR Framework was born.
It goes beyond Klaviyo flows and email campaigns to address where each brand actually is in their retention maturity - and what they specifically need to move to the next stage of growth.
Here's a broad overview of how it works:
✅ Advanced Content Calendar Strategies that will get more subscribers to open your emails (which applies to virtually all industries)
✅ Secret Flow Strategies and Tactics that can help you make up to 25% of your total revenue on autopilot
✅ Creative, On-Brand Copywriting that gets your reader's attention and makes them eager to shop
✅ Secret sales channels 99% of businesses aren't using that can add 5-10% to your MRR
✅ Lifecycle Marketing Tactics for a better idea of the entire customer journey
✅ Advanced Reporting to track business KPI's you're likely missing
✅ Not Well-Known Email/SMS Strategies that boost your overall growth
✅ Record-Breaking Product Launch Strategies
✅ List Growth Strategies for quality leads
‼️ 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗘 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 ‼️
- Klaviyo email marketing that generates 30-50% of your total store revenue
- Email flows and campaigns built, written, and managed by one person who owns the results
- An email copywriter who understands DTC brand voice and conversion psychology
- A Klaviyo audit that shows you exactly where your retention revenue is leaking
- Email and SMS marketing that works together as a single, compounding retention engine
If you want Klaviyo email marketing that makes your business more profitable without spending more on ads - send me a message. Every engagement starts with a free audit.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - “Bradley delivers beyond expectations. A true MASTER!”
Let’s start with some proof, as let’s be honest: what you want is results.
Ecom Luggage Brand: $8k/m ➡️ $500k/m in 18 months!
Hotel: $113k ➡️ $1M in 12 months!
Online Coach: $51k ➡️ $260k at 5X ROAS in 30 days!
Ecom Beauty Brand: $30k/m ➡️ $480k/m in just 60 days!
Ecom Fashion Brand: $0 ➡️ $40k/m in 30 days!
Event Ticket Sales: $429k ➡️ $2.2M in 4 months!
(Proof attached, plus so much more, see portfolio.)
If you’re like my other clients, you’re probably struggling with:
❌ Poor results despite efforts
❌ Past disappointments with freelancers/agencies
❌ Ad spend scaling issues leading to breakdowns
❌ Rollercoaster results leaving you frustrated
❌ Time/knowledge constraints hindering progress
If so…. You're in the right place.
Why the confidence? Let me show you:
🌟 Worked with Top Names: Luke Combs, Jay Shetty, Black Lives Matter.
📊 Managed Budgets: $50/day ➡️ $3M/month.
💰 Generated $500M+ Sales via Facebook Ads.
🚀 Built Personal Brand: 30,000 YouTube Subscribers.
⭐ 100+ 5-Star Testimonials & Reviews.
👇 Who Qualifies?
Want to work with me? Here are my conditions:
✅ Proven Product/Service
✅ Willingness to Give Us Full Creative Control
✅ Openness to New Ideas & Realistic Expectations
✅ No Micromanagement - Trust in Results
✅ Red-Flag Free Background
✅ Openness to Strategy Collaboration
Please note: We do have to qualify based on business metrics like ad spend, revenue and other factors.
📩 Message Me, Let's Scale Together.
Ready? Let's talk numbers and possibilities.
Our Success Awaits! 🥂
Bradley Riley
P.S. Here are some more results:
* Profitable scaling: $2k/m to $2k/day ad spend in 30 days!
* High-impact campaign: $1M spent effectively in 30 days!
* Astonishing ROAS: 10,000% to 55,000%!
* Explosive growth: £103,659 into £1,038,443+ at 1002% return!
* Massive ROI: $7107 into $283,268 at 39.85X ROAS in 30 days!
* Incredible day's ROI: $150 into $13,884 at 92.3X ROAS!
* Real estate leads at $5 per lead!
* Astounding first month: £1159 into £62,979 at 54.30X ROAS!
* Exceptional growth: £86,522 into £670,292 at 775% return!
$65/hr
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📌 Currently accepting 3 new website projects. Reach out if you’d like to discuss yours.
🥇 You're looking for superior quality & unparalleled service in your next website design and development project.
When it comes to your business’s online presence, you must demand the highest quality – because you only get to make a good first impression once.
That is where I come in - to make your business stand out through a high-converting, modern & optimized WordPress website designed and developed to be THE advertising billboard for your business.
🔥 Check out my 250+ website portfolio (copy/paste + .com):
🔗 portfolio.markorojnica. com
Primary Services
✅ Website Design
✅ Website Development
✅ Website Building
✅ Website Optimization
✅ Website Maintenance
✅ WordPress Website
Technology Used
🛠️ WordPress
🛠️ WooCommerce
🛠️ Elementor Pro
🛠️ Cloudflare
🛠️ Rocket.net
🛠️ Shopify
Industries Served
👉 Finance
👉 Psychology
👉 PR & Marketing
👉 Healthcare
👉 Sports
👉 SaaS
👉 Real Estate
👉 News & Blogs
👉 Personal Brands
👉 Accounting
👉 Law & Legal
👉 Non-Profit
👉 Auto & Mechanic
👉 Dental
👉 Politics
👉 Blue Collar
👉 Logistics
👉 ... and more!
Supplementary Services:
▶️ Website Copywriting
▶️ Search Engine Optimization
▶️ Logo Design
▶️ Brand Development
▶️ Email Marketing
▶️ Content Writing
At the end of the day... I don't just design websites - I design experiences.
So, the question is:
Are you ready to take your digital presence to the next level? 🏆
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Put simply, you hire me to make your company more money.
I am capable of this because I've been developing, executing, and managing the marketing strategies for varying companies in different industries for nearly ten years.
I'm an expert in consumer psychology, and throughout this time, my niche has narrowed into SaaS and technology startups.
I started off doing small one-off jobs, like article writing and graphic designing, while going to college for a degree in marketing (level 1 of skill, I'd say).
Then, I eventually evolved into taking on full project management contracts (level 2 of skill).
And now, I may message a startup that piques my interest if they need a marketing strategist not for paying me directly in general, but in shares of their company with an exit strategy (level 3 of skill).
I troubleshoot what you're doing wrong in any of these steps:
1. Building the audience for your brand
2. Selling to that audience
3. Continuing to build and resell to that audience over time (Customer retention)
These are the questions I specialize in answering:
1. How can I make my launch have the most impact?
2. How do I improve my conversion rates?
3. How can I scale my content production and repurposing?
4. How can I increase my following?
5. How can I organize my team for the highest ROI?
I have a college education in Internet marketing. But, I learned my greatest lessons from the school of Hard Knocks. I paid my way through college with my Internet marketing skills.
For instance, I'm the independent author of the bestselling book: Fighting for Redemption. It reached #1 in its respective category on Amazon six times and is still a wonderful source of passive income for me.
I've also won two different awards from Full Sail University. One in online campaign management. The other in global Internet marketing strategies.
And I've got a long list of accomplishments for varying clients I've worked for over the past ten years.
My strengths are in five areas:
1. Marketing strategy
2. Abstract business puzzle-solving
3. Copywriting for paid advertising
4. Competitor & market research
5. Team/Content management
I provide expert council and/or project management to you along the way as your right-hand man.
If you are the emperor of your company in the quest to conquer market share, then I am your general—your very own Sun Tzu. Your personal Zhuge Liang. I orchestrate strategies with the art of war to maximize your chances of success.
I help clients solve the puzzles that they suffer from on a case-by-case scenario. Like Dr. House, I am a diagnostician of sorts that helps your business break through its barriers.
If you fail, I fail.
I choose to use Upwork because it features a reliable escrow to protect your money. So, relax; I'm a safe bet.
My name is Michael Norton, and it would be my honor to serve you.
Check out the video I've created for this profile as well.
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I help businesses generate consistent, qualified leads, reduce acquisition costs, and drive predictable month-over-month growth. With 15+ years in performance ads, funnels, automation, CRM workflows, and conversion optimization, I fix marketing systems fast with structured, outcome-driven solutions.
CORE CAPABILITIES:
• Paid Ads (Meta, Google, YouTube) – performance-focused, ROI-first
• Funnel Architecture – high-converting landing pages, lead flows, nurture
• CRM & Automation – qualification, follow-ups, segmentation
• Content & Creative Strategy – clear messaging, conversion-focused assets
• Conversion Optimization – A/B testing, behavioral insights, analytics
• Full Lead-Gen System Buildout – Ads → Funnel → CRM → Automation → Reporting → Scale
RECENT DATA-BACKED RESULTS:
Legal Services / Law Firms
• 312% increase in qualified case requests (90 days)
• 200+ qualified leads generated in 90 days
• Social pages scaled from a few hundred to 500K+ engaged followers
Healthcare & Wellness
• 200+ leads and 300+ booked calls for a healthcare brand
• 4× increase in clinic bookings within 60 days → 40% lower CPL
• 100+ booked calls in 60 days using FB + IG funnels
• 5,000+ high-intent leads for a wellness brand → 100+ booked calls
• $100K+ revenue in 90 days for a healthcare brand (Meta Ads)
• 40% CPL reduction in the first 30 days for a wellness brand
Coaching & E-Commerce
• $0 → $30K/month predictable revenue for a coaching brand
• 40% CAC reduction + 5–9× ROAS for an e-commerce brand
RECENT SUCCESS STORIES:
“Zeeshan rebuilt our entire legal intake system. What happened in 90 days was incredible."
- Managing Attorney
“He thinks 10 steps ahead. Our clinic finally has predictable bookings.”
- Director, Healthcare Clinic
“We wasted years on agencies. He solved in months what they couldn’t in years.”
- Founder, Coaching Brand
“Zee is phenomenal!I would recommend Zee to anyone.”
- Managing Attorney
“We are very happy with his services. He is very accessible.”
- Managing Attorney
“Zee played a critical role in strengthening our online presence. His expertise in managing Google Ads and Facebook Ads was unmatched.”
– Managing Director, Mental Health Clinic
“Zeeshan is absolutely incredible, works his tail off, and always gets the information right on target.”
- Director, Healthcare & Wellness Centre
Not getting leads, sales, or booked calls? Message me for a free audit—I’ll optimize your setup and turn your CRM into a pipeline of high-converting clients while stabilizing revenue.
Ready to scale? Booking strategy calls—one client slot available this month.
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Hi, I’m Rachael! 👋 an agency CEO, a growth strategist, and a firm believer that building your brand should feel expansive, not exhausting. I have over 15 years of experience building, buying, and growing agencies, I’ve partnered with everyone from ambitious B2C startups to established B2B national brands to help them scale.
I grew up barefoot in Hawaii, which instilled in me a deep love for the ocean and a completely different perspective on "hustle culture." My philosophy is simple: Focus beats burnout, and true partnership beats vanity metrics every single time. Great marketing shouldn't drain you; it should energize you by creating real, measurable momentum for your business.
If you want a strategic partner who cares about your bottom line just as much as you do, someone who will roll up her sleeves and help you build with intention, you’ve found her!
👤 My Background: From Campaigns to CEO
My career is rooted in figuring out how to make people genuinely care about a brand, and I have spent the last decade and a half mastering the art and science of digital growth.
Before founding my own agency, I cut my teeth in Washington, DC, where I transformed how national associations utilized digital spaces to drive actual membership growth.
As the Communication & Social Media Manager for the American Society of Appraisers, my digital strategies led to the first increase in new members in over two years. I later served as an Account Executive at PadillaCRT, where I planned and executed integrated, award-winning communications strategies for massive national clients.
In 2014, I co-founded Mix+Shine Marketing to bring fresh, strategic thinking to the brands that needed it most. In 2021, I proudly stepped into the CEO role.
While I hold a BA in Communications and a Dual Major in Media Arts & Design from James Madison University, my most valuable education came from the trenches: building businesses, leading teams through rapid growth and chaotic transitions, managing high-stakes public health campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic, and successfully scaling client revenues year after year.
🧠 How We Can Grow Your Brand: (The Services)
At Mix+Shine, we don’t believe in "one-size-fits-all" retainers. I work backward from your exact revenue goals to build a custom marketing mix that makes your brand shine. With my strategic oversight and my talented agency team behind me, we execute at the highest level across:
- High-Level Digital Strategy & Consulting: We don't just post; we plan. I build comprehensive roadmaps tailored to your specific revenue targets, conducting deep market research and competitive analysis to find your unique edge.
- Social Media & PR Management: Crafting magnetic, multi-platform narratives that build highly engaged communities, elevate brand awareness, and get people talking about your business.
- Content Marketing & Copywriting: Moving past generic AI fluff to create compelling, human-centric stories, blog posts, and actionable website copy that actually converts traffic into buyers.
- Paid Media & Advertising (PPC): Running smart, ROI-obsessed, and highly targeted ad campaigns across Google, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn, and beyond.
- E-commerce & Retail Growth: Scaling online storefronts through optimized user experiences, targeted digital ecosystems, and aggressive customer acquisition strategies.
- SEO & Email Marketing: Capturing high-intent organic search traffic and designing sophisticated email marketing workflows that turn casual browsers into lifelong loyalists.
🏆 The Wins & Industry Recognition (Because Results Matter):
I don’t just talk about growth; I have a documented history of delivering it. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading high-stakes campaigns and launching highly successful brands:
- Award-Winning Impact: I led the "Fittest Cities Campaign" for the American Physical Therapy Association, which won Best Pitch at Ragan's PR Daily Awards.
- Community Building: Secured a PRSA Big Apple Award for Best Community Relations for the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
- Business Leadership: Honored as a 2023 NextGen Awards Honoree by CoVaBiz Magazine for making a tangible difference in the Coastal Virginia business landscape.
- Beyond the Agency: I serve as the MarCom Chair and Regional External Engagement Expert for the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) of Southeast Virginia. I also co-host The Corporate Dropout Podcast, where I talk to founders about the messy, beautiful reality of building a business from the ground up.
Partnering with me means gaining the strategic brain of an agency CEO backed by the execution power of an award-winning team.
☎️ Ready to stop the scroll and start the growth? Let’s build your custom mix. Click ‘Message’ and let’s get to work!
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Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Management, SMM, Meta Ads, Google Ads, Content Strategy, PPC, Lead Generation, Media Buying, Advertising
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I write copy for health and wellness brands that people actually want to read. Last year, my campaigns generated $5.4M in revenue for a bone health supplement company — beating their stretch goal by 17%. One email about hip exercises got a 38% click rate. Another about a bone health superfood drove $20K in a single send.
I've written high-converting copy for emails, landing pages, VSLs, Amazon listings, Meta ads, and product launches. The collagen product launch I worked on beat D2C sales targets by 273%. My Amazon listing optimization helped drive 38% revenue growth (over $1M monthly).
My background includes 10 years in legal work, which means I'm fast at research, obsessive about details, and I actually read the brief before asking questions.
Here's what Christine Burkson, Director of Brand Copy at Huckleberry, said after I completed a multi-touchpoint promo campaign during their busiest season:
"Idara was professional, quick to onboard, and made sense of a very complicated lifecycle journey involving multiple touchpoints—all on a tight turnaround. She completed work ahead of deadline, was super receptive to feedback, and got things done without much input required."
If you need copy that turns traffic into revenue, let's talk.
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