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Real work deserves to be seen.
You found this page for a reason.
I run Facebook and Instagram ads for your business. If you're local to the Chicagoland area, I shoot the content for those ads as well.
SEE YOUR AD
What would your ad look like?
Type in your business and pick what you do. This is roughly how your ad would show up in someone's Instagram feed.
Example only. Your real ad would use footage I shoot of your actual crew and work.
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WHAT I DO
Everything it takes to turn scrollers into customers.
Running ads that actually bring in work takes a lot more than hitting "boost post." Here's everything I handle for you, so you never have to open Ads Manager.
On-site filming *local businesses only*
I come to your business and film your crew, your process and your finished work. That footage becomes your ads.
Signature planAd writing
I write every headline and caption in plain, natural language that sounds like you, not like a sales pitch.
Local targeting
Your ads only show to people in the area you actually serve, so you're not paying to reach people who can't hire you.
Ad testing
I run a few versions of your ads side by side, see which ones people respond to, and move your money behind the winners.
Follow-up ads
Most people don't call the first time they see you. Follow-up ads keep you in front of the ones who looked but didn't reach out yet.
Signature planLead tracking
I set up tracking so you can see exactly which calls and form fills came from your ads, not just guess.
Signature planBudget management
I keep an eye on your spend every week, cut what isn't working, and put more behind what is. No wasted dollars sitting on bad ads.
Plain-English check-ins
2 to 3 times a month, I walk you through what came in, what it cost per lead, and what I'm changing next. No confusing dashboards.
Content you keep
Every video and photo I shoot is yours. Put it on your website, your social pages, your truck wrap, anywhere.
Signature planWHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
What changes for your business when your ads are done right.
01
More of the right calls
Ads reach people nearby who are likely to need what you do, so the calls you get are from people who can actually hire you.
02
People trust you before they call
They've already seen your crew and your work in their feed. By the time they reach out, you're not a stranger.
03
You know where your money goes
You see what you spent, how many leads it brought in, and what each one cost. No more wondering if ads "work."
04
You get your time back
No learning Ads Manager, no late nights guessing at settings. You focus on the jobs, I focus on bringing them in.
05
You stand out from competitors
Most businesses in your area are running the same stock-photo ads. Real footage makes yours the one people remember.
06
You build something that lasts
The footage, the ad account and everything we learn about your customers stays with your business for years.
HOW IT WORKS
You run your business. I handle the ads.
You don't need to know anything about Facebook or Instagram ads. Here's what working together looks like, start to finish.
STEP 1
We talk
A quick call about your business, who you want to reach, and what a new customer is worth to you.
STEP 2
I film and build
I come out and shoot your team and your work, then write your ads and set everything up.
STEP 3
Your ads go live
Your ads start showing to people in your area, usually within the first week or two.
STEP 4
We check in
2 to 3 times a month, I walk you through what came in, what it cost, and what I'm changing next.
REAL FOOTAGE
People scroll past fake. They stop for real.
Most ads online use the same stock photos and AI images. People have learned to ignore them. Ads showing your actual crew on an actual job feel different, and people can tell.
- It builds trust before they call. They've already seen your team and your work.
- Nobody can copy it. No other business has your footage.
- You keep everything I shoot. Use it on your website, your pages, anywhere.
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FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM ADS, EXPLAINED
Never run ads before? Here's the short version.
WHERE THEY SHOW
Right in people's feeds
Your ads appear between posts and stories while people scroll Facebook and Instagram, on their phones, every day.
WHO SEES THEM
People you choose
You can reach people by location, age and interests, so your ads go to the neighborhoods and customers you want.
HOW YOU PAY
A budget you control
You set how much to spend, and Meta shows your ads until that budget is used. You can raise it, lower it or pause it anytime.
WHY IT TAKES TIME
Ads get smarter
The first few weeks are for learning which ads and audiences work best. After that, results usually get steadier and cheaper.
WHO I WORK WITH
Built for businesses where one new customer is a big deal.
I work best with businesses that sell bigger jobs or higher-priced services. When one customer is worth thousands, a few extra calls a month changes everything.
Concrete and coatings
Roofing
Remodeling
Landscaping
HVAC
Pools
Med spas
Dental
Auto detailing
And more
A GOOD FIT IF YOU
- Do great work and want more people to see it
- Can handle more customers than you're getting now
- Want someone to own the ads so you don't have to
- Are open to showing your real team and real jobs
PROBABLY NOT A FIT IF YOU
- Are looking for a one-time boost instead of steady growth
- Don't have room in your schedule for new work
- Want overnight results with no testing
PLANS
Two ways to grow with me.
Both plans are Facebook and Instagram ads, fully handled. The difference is whether I come out and film your business.
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SIGNATURE
Facebook and Instagram ads, made with real footage of your business
$2,000per month
Everything in Essentials is included.
WHAT YOU ADD
- I come out and film. Your crew, your jobs, your finished work.
- You keep everything I shoot, to use anywhere you want.
- Real ads, limited AI use. Real people and real work.
- Fresh content, so your ads don't go stale.
- Follow-up ads for people who looked but didn't call yet.
- Lead tracking, so you know which jobs came from your ads.
THINGS TO KNOW
- It's the bigger monthly commitment.
- We'll plan shoot days around your schedule.
ESSENTIALS
Facebook and Instagram ads, fully managed
$1,500per month
WHAT YOU GET
- Facebook and Instagram ads written, built and run for you.
- Local targeting, so only people in your area see them.
- Ad testing, so your money goes behind what works.
- 2 to 3 check-ins a month on your numbers.
THINGS TO KNOW
- No in-person filming. Ads use stock or AI images unless you send your own.
- No follow-up ads or lead tracking.
Ad budget is separateWhat you spend on ads goes straight to Meta. You own the account and see every dollar.
Up and running fastMost ads go live within the first week or two.
Move up anytimeLocal to Chicagoland? Start with Essentials and switch to Signature whenever you're ready.
DOES IT PAY FOR ITSELF?
Run the numbers with your business.
Put in what a customer is worth to you. This shows how many new customers it takes to cover everything, ads included.
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new customers a month covers everything
Total monthly cost$3,000
Brought in by 3 new customers$13,500
Left over for you$10,500
This is just the math on what it takes to pay off, not a promise of results. Every business is different, and we'll talk through realistic numbers on our call.
ABOUT
Hey, I'm Ryan.
I'm an 18-year-old kid with a passion. Plain and simple. Over the past 5 years I have spent my fair share of time on the internet, and I can confidently say I know how the algorithm works.
After seeing ads on Instagram and Facebook that look like AI and, honestly, absolutely horrible, I knew I could do something about it. The problem isn't the AI, it's how people use it.
Being fully transparent, I'm new to the advertising industry. If that turns you away, I get it. But hear me out. I'll work harder on your ads than anyone you've ever hired. That's the one thing I can promise, and I will.
Being new to this, the pressure is on me. I have a name to make. I need to do well, and I will. Don't think for a second you're taking a chance on me, because I will find a way to adapt and prevail.
RYAN SCHMIDTFounder, UThrive · Chicago
QUESTIONS
Things people usually ask me.
Is the ad budget included in the monthly price?
No. The monthly price covers my work. Your ad budget is paid straight to Meta from your own account, so you can see every dollar. On our first call, I'll recommend a starting budget based on your area and your goals.
How soon will I see results?
Most ads go live within the first week or two. The first few weeks are for testing and learning what works for your business. Results usually get steadier after that, and I'll walk you through the numbers the whole way.
Do I need to know anything about ads?
Not a thing. I handle the setup, the writing, the targeting and the day-to-day changes. Your job is to answer the phone and do great work.
What do you need from me?
A short call to start, access to your Facebook page, and a few hours for a shoot day if you're on Signature. After that, just 2 to 3 quick check-ins a month.
Who owns the ad account and the footage?
You do. The ad account is in your business's name, and every video and photo I shoot is yours to keep and use however you want.
I'm not in the Chicago area. Can we still work together?
Yes. Essentials is fully remote and works anywhere. Signature includes in-person filming, so it's for businesses in Chicagoland.
Do you run Google ads too?
Not right now. I focus on Facebook and Instagram so I can do one thing really well instead of a lot of things halfway.
BOOK A MEETING
Pick a time. That's it.
A quick 15-minute call about your business and whether this is a fit. No pressure, no pitch deck.