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[ About Me ]

Hi, I'm Ryan

Foundational marketing that lasts isn't about tricks or trends. It's about infrastructure. We start with your why, but we scale with data. I believe in building systems that last longer than the trend cycle because they are rooted in technical accuracy and human intent.

[ Methodology ]

Our 6 Principles

[ 1 ]

Strong opinions, loosely held

We come in strong, but we’re not married to our ideas. If something better shows up, we’ll happily trade up. Conviction matters—but adaptability is how good work actually gets done.

[ 2 ]

Humans > Wallets

The reality is that every business exists to make money. But that never trumps treating people like people. Relationships beat transactions. Trust beats tricks. Always.

[ 3 ]

No Fearmongering. No B.S.

If we have to scare someone into action, we’ve already failed. No fake urgency. No manipulation. Just honest value that earns attention.

[ 4 ]

Why Before What

We adhere to Simon Sinek's "start with Why." Marketing without purpose is just noise. We start with Why so everything else—strategy, design, execution—actually means something.

[ 5 ]

Death to Lazy Attribution

The old marketing adage "50% of our marketing works, we just don't know which 50%" doesn't fly with me — I build systems that work because they are technically sound. If you can’t track it, you shouldn't be spending on it.

[ 6 ]

Curiosity Over Comfort

We experiment. We ask uncomfortable questions. Progress comes from admitting what you don’t know—and being curious enough to figure it out.

[ Experience ]

My Experience

I've spent years managing tens of thousands in marketing spend and generating millions in revenue, and now I'm engineering the back end that makes it all happen. Whatever your product or service, whatever your industry, I'm confident I can help you scale too.

Freelance

Google Ads & Attribution Specialist

• Generated $100k+ in Google Ad revenue for Gather 22 to date

Aug. 2025 - Present

Freelance

Google Ads & Attribution Specialist

• Generated $100k+ in Google Ad revenue for Gather 22 to date

Combined Curiosity

Lifecycle Marketing Manager

• Optimized funnels to yield a 76% increase in conv. rate

Jan. 2024 - June 2025

Combined Curiosity

Lifecycle Marketing Manager

• Optimized funnels to yield a 76% increase in conv. rate

Combined Curiosity

Growth Marketing Director

• Implented a net new funnel that generated $272k+ in rev.

April 2021 - Jan. 2024

Combined Curiosity

Growth Marketing Director

• Implented a net new funnel that generated $272k+ in rev.

Piano in a Flash

Growth Marketing Specialist

• Increased gross revenue from $706k to $1.3M in 2 years

Jan. 2018 - April 2021

Piano in a Flash

Growth Marketing Specialist

• Increased gross revenue from $706k to $1.3M in 2 years

[ Testimonials ]

Client Reviews

Real feedback from people who trusted us with their brand—and didn’t regret it.

"Exceptional work! The design perfectly captured our brand's identity. Professional, detail-oriented, and highly creative!"

Adam Reinstrom

Founder, Gather 22

“Ryan was a dependable, collaborative partner who helped us successfully deliver a client website under tight bandwidth.”

Allison Nordenbrock

Founder, Norden Marketing

"The UI/UX design exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail and user experience focus made a huge impact on our product!"

Matt Martin

Founder, Bike People

“Ryan designed an app icon for me and the structured discovery and quick turnaround made the entire design process so smooth."

Jimmy Miller

Cohost, Feeling of Computing Podcast

"Great communication and design skills! The website design improved our engagement significantly. Will collaborate again!"

Bob Carlson

Head of Growth, 1919 Distilling

"Incredible experience! The design was elegant and functional, aligning perfectly with our brand's aesthetic."

Scott Houston

Founder, Piano in a Flash

"Ryan built our funnels end-to-end, aligned strategy with our mission, and turned chaotic growth into intentional momentum."

Bo Turner

Founder, FIND Indy

[ Testimonials ]

Client Reviews

Real feedback from people who trusted us with their brand—and didn’t regret it.

"Exceptional work! The design perfectly captured our brand's identity. Professional, detail-oriented, and highly creative!"

Adam Reinstrom

Founder, Gather 22

“Ryan was a dependable, collaborative partner who helped us successfully deliver a client website under tight bandwidth.”

Allison Nordenbrock

Founder, Norden Marketing

"The UI/UX design exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail and user experience focus made a huge impact on our product!"

Matt Martin

Founder, Bike People

“Ryan designed an app icon for me and the structured discovery and quick turnaround made the entire design process so smooth."

Jimmy Miller

Cohost, Feeling of Computing Podcast

"Great communication and design skills! The website design improved our engagement significantly. Will collaborate again!"

Bob Carlson

Head of Growth, 1919 Distilling

"Incredible experience! The design was elegant and functional, aligning perfectly with our brand's aesthetic."

Scott Houston

Founder, Piano in a Flash

"Ryan built our funnels end-to-end, aligned strategy with our mission, and turned chaotic growth into intentional momentum."

Bo Turner

Founder, FIND Indy

[ Testimonials ]

Client Reviews

Real feedback from people who trusted us with their brand—and didn’t regret it.

"Exceptional work! The design perfectly captured our brand's identity. Professional, detail-oriented, and highly creative!"

Adam Reinstrom

Founder, Gather 22

“Ryan was a dependable, collaborative partner who helped us successfully deliver a client website under tight bandwidth.”

Allison Nordenbrock

Founder, Norden Marketing

"The UI/UX design exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail and user experience focus made a huge impact on our product!"

Matt Martin

Founder, Bike People

“Ryan designed an app icon for me and the structured discovery and quick turnaround made the entire design process so smooth."

Jimmy Miller

Cohost, Feeling of Computing Podcast

"Great communication and design skills! The website design improved our engagement significantly. Will collaborate again!"

Bob Carlson

Head of Growth, 1919 Distilling

"Incredible experience! The design was elegant and functional, aligning perfectly with our brand's aesthetic."

Scott Houston

Founder, Piano in a Flash

"Ryan built our funnels end-to-end, aligned strategy with our mission, and turned chaotic growth into intentional momentum."

Bo Turner

Founder, FIND Indy

[ FAQs ]

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our services, process, and how I can help you achieve your goals.

If you’ve got questions, ask. If something’s unclear, let’s clear it up. I want you confident—not guessing—before you book.

Why do you focus strictly on Google Ads?

Specialization yields higher returns. Google is built on intentpeople actively searching for what you sell. Meta and TikTok are built on disruption. By mastering the Google ecosystem, I can focus entirely on capturing existing demand and scaling it through hard data, without the creative fatigue and "guesswork" of social media platforms.

How is your pricing structured?
What exactly is "Digital Plumbing"?
How long does it take to see a return on investment?
Will you optimize my entire website?
Why do you focus strictly on Google Ads?

Specialization yields higher returns. Google is built on intentpeople actively searching for what you sell. Meta and TikTok are built on disruption. By mastering the Google ecosystem, I can focus entirely on capturing existing demand and scaling it through hard data, without the creative fatigue and "guesswork" of social media platforms.

How is your pricing structured?
What exactly is "Digital Plumbing"?
How long does it take to see a return on investment?
Will you optimize my entire website?