Shawn
CEO & Founder
Turns creative ideas into measurable impact. Shawn sets the strategy on every engagement and keeps the work pointed at the outcome the client is paying for.
About Us
We are Growth
Architects
We design and build scalable growth strategies for ambitious companies — combining data-driven insight with proven methodology to accelerate your business.
40+
Clients Served
$30M+
Ad Spend Managed
4.8×
Average ROAS
10+
Expert Team
“We believe in mutual success. When your business thrives, so does ours.”
A true win-win partnership with no unnecessary fluff — just results-driven collaboration. More than a digital marketing service: your partner in growth.
Our Philosophy
Key Metrics Focus
Your Success First
Evolving Strategy
Results Oriented
The Numbers
$30M+
Ad spend managed across Google, Meta and TikTok
40+
Service businesses served nationwide
4.8×
Average return on ad spend
+183%
Qualified cases for an LA employment-law firm
4.1×
Return on ad spend for Air1 Moving & Storage
How We Work
Four steps, run in the same order every time — so the result is a process, not a lucky quarter.
01
Audit
We map what's working, what's leaking, and what the data actually says — before anyone proposes a budget.
02
Build
Strategy, creative, and tracking assembled as one system, so every result can be traced back to a decision.
03
Launch
Live in market fast and instrumented, because a plan nobody ships is just an expensive opinion.
04
Optimize
Kill what loses, scale what pays, and compound the difference month over month.
The GrowthKey Difference
We treat your growth as our own, building long-term strategies that keep delivering results.
Results-Driven
Every strategy is designed with measurable outcomes in mind. We don’t just create campaigns, we create success stories.
Partnerships Focused
Your success is our success. We work as an extension of your team, deeply invested in your growth and achievements.
Your partner in Growth.
The field is awake. Let’s see if we’re the right fit — the consultation is free.
Most agencies sell you a retainer and call the report a result. Dashboards go green, the deck gets longer, and nobody asks whether the business actually grew. An agency should be measured the way you are — by revenue, not by activity. So we build the strategy, own the number it moves, and answer for it like operators rather than vendors.
Executive Team
The people behind the work
Strategy, creativity, and innovation — blended to help businesses thrive in the digital world.
David
Co-Founder
Turns vision into execution. David builds the systems behind delivery, so growth compounds on a process rather than on anyone's heroics.
Tom
Director of Marketing
Blends creativity with strategy. Tom runs campaigns day to day and holds them to the numbers that move the business, not the ones that look good in a deck.
Kris
Director of Operations
Keeps delivery on rails. Kris owns the systems, timelines and handoffs that turn a signed engagement into work that actually ships on schedule.
Donald
Director of Paid Search
Lives in the auction. Donald runs the search accounts down to the query level, cutting the spend that never converts and pushing budget at the terms that do.
Bianca
Director of Paid Social
Runs the feed. Bianca owns the creative and audience strategy behind every social campaign, and grades the work on what it costs to acquire rather than what it cost to make.
Cliff
PPC Manager
Hands on the accounts. Cliff works the daily mechanics of paid search — bids, negatives, budget pacing — the unglamorous part that decides whether the strategy holds.
Sam
Web Designer
Builds the pages the ads land on. Sam designs for the click that already happened — layout, hierarchy and load time all judged on whether the visit turns into a booked call.
CJ
Chief Happiness Officer
Takes the role very seriously. Belly rubs, wagging tails, and keeping morale sky-high through every deadline the humans insist on setting.
Testimonials
Energy Star Builders
Shawn & his team at growth key marketing have done an exceptional job bringing my business up to speed with all of the modern tech & automations.
Koalaty Remodel
My vision came alive effortlessly. Their blend of casual and professional approach made the process a breeze. Creativity flowed, and the results were beyond my expectations.
Lumiere Catering
Working with Growth Key Marketing has been a fantastic experience! They helped me set up Facebook Ads that actually work. I was blown away by how quickly the ads started bringing i...
Air1 Moving and Storage
It was an absolute pleasure working with them to create a website that truly reflects the quality and professionalism of their moving and storage business. We're thrilled to hear that the new site is making such a big difference! Our goal is always to deliver a seamless experience—both for our clients and their customers—so it's amazing to know that their new website is not only looking great but also helping build credibility and improve functionality. We truly appreciate their trust in GrowthKey, and we're here whenever they need us. Wishing them continued success! 🚀
Space Production
Growth Key Marketing completely transformed our lead generation. Their targeted Facebook campaigns delivered high-quality inquiries almost immediately, and the ROI has been outstanding from day one. Highly recommend their expertise!
NAVA Management
The team at Growth Key took our outdated online presence and turned it into a sleek, high-converting website with smart automations. Leads are coming in consistently now—it's made running the business so much smoother. Truly impressed!
Alluna Dental
We partnered with Growth Key for both website redesign and ongoing digital marketing. The new site looks professional and patient-friendly, while their Facebook ad strategy brought in a steady stream of new appointments. Excellent communication and real results!
CIG Law
Growth Key Marketing nailed our rebranding and online marketing needs. From custom automations that save us hours every week to effective ad campaigns that attract the right clients, they've been a game-changer for our firm. Professional, creative, and dependable.
Move Happy Moving
I can't say enough good things about working with Shawn and the Growth Key team. They built us a modern website that showcases our services perfectly and set up automations for inquiries and follow-ups. Our online bookings have doubled—worth every penny!
Blog
Knowledge Base
How much should a local service business spend on Google Ads?
There is no magic number — there is a math problem. Work backward from your average ticket and close rate to a budget that pays for itself.
8 min read | 12 Jun 2026
AEO: how to get your business cited by ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini
Answer Engine Optimization is how brands get named inside AI answers. Here is how the engines choose their sources — and how to become one.
6 min read | 28 May 2026
Shared leads vs. exclusive leads: the real math
The $25 Angi lead usually costs more than the $80 exclusive one. The arithmetic — and the Angi vs. Thumbtack mechanics — the platforms hope you never run.
7 min read | 15 May 2026
LSAs vs. Google Ads: which books more jobs?
Local Services Ads and Google Ads solve different problems — and Google is now folding one into the other. The 2026 changes, and the sequence we still run.
7 min read | 30 Apr 2026FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
The questions we hear most before a first call — from service businesses nationwide. If yours isn’t listed, ask it on the consultation, or drop it into Claude or ChatGPT and see what they say about us.
At our marketing company, we believe that marketing is more than just advertising. It's about creating a connection with your customers, understanding their needs, and delivering value. We provide innovative and effective marketing solutions that help you stand out from the competition and grow your business.
We maintain open and transparent communication through multiple channels including regular meetings, email updates, project management tools, and dedicated account managers. You'll always know the status of your projects and have direct access to our team.
Project timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. Typically, website projects take 4-8 weeks, while comprehensive marketing campaigns can take 2-3 months to fully implement. We'll provide a detailed timeline during our initial consultation.
Getting started is easy! Simply contact us through our website or give us a call. We'll schedule a free consultation to discuss your needs, goals, and how we can help grow your business. From there, we'll create a customized proposal for your review.
We use a combination of scheduled check-ins, real-time messaging, and comprehensive reporting to keep you informed every step of the way. Our team is always available to answer questions and provide updates on your project's progress.
Free consultation
Ready to grow your business? Let’s talk.
All substance, zero hype. Clients see an average 4.8× ROAS — and we’ll tell you honestly if we’re not the right fit before you spend a dollar.
No pitch deck · No 14-step discovery flow · Just your numbers and an honest read