Facebook Ads Consultant

Facebook Ads Consultant Success Stories [2024]

Updated: October 6th, 2024

Facebook ads are a great way to drive traffic to your website. If you run Facebook ads and promote the right products, it will bring you many customers. Knowing how to manage campaigns successfully to obtain the best results is essential.

Facebook ads consultant business is one of the favorite types of new businesses to start. Facebook ads consultant businesses are popping up all over the place. More and more consultants are finding success in this arena.

Starting a Facebook ads consultant business can make you earn an extra passive and predictable income. But the amount of money you can make depends on your niche, ad budget, and other factors.

In this list, you'll find real-world Facebook ads consultant success stories and very profitable examples of starting a Facebook ads consultant that makes money.

1. MonetizeMore ($96M/year)

After losing his job during the recession, the founder embarked on a backpacking trip in South America and realized he wanted the freedom to work and travel on his own terms. Upon his return, he focused on ad inventory optimization and offered his services to his former employer, increasing their ad revenues by millions. This success led to the founding of MonetizeMore, which now generates over $20 million in annual revenues by optimizing ad revenues for publishers around the world.

How much money it makes: $96M/year
How many people on the team: 290

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How I Disrupted The Ad Industry And Grew My Business To $20M/Year

MonetizeMore founder and CEO shares his success story of growing his ad optimization business to over $20M in annual revenues by focusing on the offering that delivered the best results, using content marketing for lead generation, and establishing strategic partnerships with complimentary businesses.

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2. Everflow ($15M/year)

Kanwar Dhaliwal, co-founder of Everflow, came up with the idea for the business after selling his previous company, Moolah Media, which was an ad network. Recognizing a gap in the market and armed with firsthand knowledge of the industry, Kanwar and his co-founders decided to disrupt the existing vendors and build a technology platform company. With a commitment to customer success and a hyper-focus on the market, Everflow has grown profitably, serving nearly 700 customers.

How much money it makes: $15M/year
How much did it cost to start: $400K
How many people on the team: 82

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How We Developed A SaaS Partner Marketing Platform

Everflow, a bootstrapped company founded by three entrepreneurs, now serving nearly 700 customers profitably, offers a tracking, measurement, and analytics tool for digital advertising, attracting and retaining customers primarily through market-driven decisions and commitment to customer success.

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3. Ignite Social Media ($6M/year)

In 2006, Jim Tobin had an epiphany while sitting in church and the idea of a social media agency was injected into his brain. Despite the lack of social media platforms at the time, Tobin launched Ignite Social Media and became one of the first agencies in the space. Since then, the company has grown and attracted clients through their blog and website, focusing on client success and sharing knowledge.

How much money it makes: $6M/year
How much did it cost to start: $100K
How many people on the team: 37

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Starting A $500K/Month Social Media Agency Before Most Social Media Platforms Existed

Learn how the founder of Ignite Social Media launched the first-ever social media agency in the US, attracting big-name clients like Microsoft and Intel through organic leads and referrals, and stay on top of the constantly changing industry by focusing on one area of marketing.

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4. UpHex ($2.28M/year)

Sam Carlson's lightbulb moment came after running a social media marketing agency and realizing the complexities of optimizing Facebook Ads. This led him to co-found UpHex, simplifying ad setups and reaching over 15,000 local businesses, driving revenue to $2.2 million ARR.

How much money it makes: $2.28M/year
How much did it cost to start: $1.2M
How many people on the team: 4

Developing A $190K/Month FB Ads SaaS Product [Bootstrapped]

UpHex, a software solution for Facebook Ads Manager, has brought the power of lead generation using Facebook Ads to over 15,000 local businesses and generated an impressive revenue of 2.2ARR in the last year, making it a valuable tool for aspiring founders in need of efficient marketing strategies.

Read by 2,268 founders

5. Wealth Ideas Agency ($1.44M/year)

Chris Anthony, the founder of Wealth Ideas Agency, came up with the idea for his digital marketing agency after struggling to maintain stable revenues and generate enough leads through traditional means of prospecting. He realized that automating the agency's lead generation would provide more consistency, and within a year, Wealth Ideas Agency went from a one-man band to a team of ten. Three years later, they reached an impressive $5 million in revenue.

How much money it makes: $1.44M/year
How much did it cost to start: $850
How many people on the team: 10

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How I Went From Freelancer To Making $5M In 3 Years With My Growth Agency

Learn how Wealth Ideas Agency Founder/Head of Growth, Chris Anthony, went from a one-man agency to $5M revenue in three years, to now generating $120K/month while helping other agencies implement a proven lead generation system.

Read by 3,386 founders

6. Ogline Digital ($1.2M/year)

Dylan Ogline, the founder of Ogline Digital, had a history of failed business projects before he honed in on digital marketing management. With a simple landing page, lean operations, and focused targeting on Google Ads, he quickly found success, reaching six figures in a few months and seven figures within two years. Now, with a team of 12, Dylan's goal for the next five years is to grow to $5-10 million in annual revenue while prioritizing his team's growth and success.

How much money it makes: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
How many people on the team: 8

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After Multiple Failures, I Now Run A $1.2M/Year Digital Agency

Ogline Digital is a digital marketing agency that helps small to medium-sized businesses profitably gain customers with only one service managing a marketing system for clients; the company's founder, Dylan Ogline, started as a freelancer and grew it to become a million-dollar business.

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7. Adjust Media ($960K/year)

Uri, an eCommerce enthusiast and serial entrepreneur, started Adjust Media after realizing the potential of his side-hustle as a Shopify consultant. By providing free content and delivering exceptional service, Uri attracted and retained high-quality clients, ultimately growing Adjust Media into a successful digital strategy agency with $1 million in revenue by the end of 2021.

How much money it makes: $960K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 5

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How Quitting My Job Allowed Me To Grow My Advertising Side Hustle Into An $80K/Month Agency

Adjust Media is a digital strategy agency offering services such as paid media management and email management that grossed ~$1M by the end of 2021 with impeccable service, a proactive performance, and a "merchant-first mentality" that keeps over half of their clients for over two years.

Read by 4,777 founders

8. Advertisemint ($600K/year)

Brian, the founder of AdvertiseMint, came up with the idea for the business after seeing the launch of Facebook's advertising platform. He realized the enormous potential it had in the world of advertising and decided to specialize in Facebook ads, becoming a leader in the industry. Through hard work and determination, AdvertiseMint has grown to manage close to $100 million in digital media buys for clients such as Coca-Cola and Viacom, making it the number one Facebook advertising agency on Google.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How many people on the team: 10

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How I Left My Job To Start A $50K/Month Digital Advertising Agency Specialized In Facebook Ads

This case study is about how the founder of AdvertiseMint, a Facebook advertising agency, started the company with just one employee and has since grown it to 25 employees, managing close to $100 million in digital media buys for clients such as Coca-Cola and Viacom.

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9. Big Flare ($480K/year)

Daryl, the founder of Big Flare, initially started out as an affiliate marketer but struggled to generate significant income. In need of more money, he began offering PPC advertising services as a freelancer on platforms like Upwork. As his client list grew and he realized the potential for scaling his business, Daryl transitioned from hiring subcontractors to building a team of dedicated individuals who shared his vision for the company. Through an evolution of trial and error, Big Flare found success in becoming a growth partner for small to mid-sized e-commerce businesses, primarily focusing on PPC advertising.

How much money it makes: $480K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 3

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How I Turned My Jobs on Upwork Into A Full Scale Marketing Agency

Big Flare is a location-independent PPC advertising agency that spends over $3M per year on Google Ads for their small to mid-sized e-commerce clients, with a team of five spread across five different countries and timezones, and plans to grow to a $10M+ company within 10 years.

Read by 12,668 founders

10. Social Ktchn ($420K/year)

Chris and Camila, founders of Social Ktchn, came up with the idea for their digital marketing business after realizing the value of social media for restaurants. They leveraged their experience in photography, fashion, branding, and design to offer services such as social media management and email marketing. Eventually, they focused on Facebook and Instagram paid ads, capitalizing on the platforms' growth and becoming experts in the field.

How much money it makes: $420K/year
How much did it cost to start: $250
How many people on the team: 1

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How This Couple Started A $400K/Year Advertising Agency

Social Ktchn is a successful digital marketing company, specializing in providing Facebook and Instagram paid ads for small to midsize businesses in the lead gen and eCommerce spaces, with an annual revenue of $300-$400k.

Read by 2,858 founders

11. Power Move Marketing ($264K/year)

Hailey Brooke McFadden, a former college volleyball player and sideline reporter, started Power Move Marketing after realizing the lack of professional marketing services offered to e-commerce businesses. With a focus on empowering women and providing excellent customer service, PMM has quickly grown, making $22,075 per month and projected to make nearly $300,000 in its first year. By prioritizing employee satisfaction and creating a positive company culture, McFadden has found success and aims to grow PMM into a marketing powerhouse with over 100 employees.

How much money it makes: $264K/year
How much did it cost to start: $400
How many people on the team: 2

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How I Started A $22K/Month One-Stop Shop Marketing Company For E-commerce Businesses

Power Move Marketing is an innovative digital marketing company founded by Hailey Brooke McFadden, which has achieved an impressive monthly income of $22,075 and is projected to make almost $300,000 in its first year, by offering a one-stop-shop for e-commerce businesses looking for a marketing powerhouse with a female positive culture.

Read by 11,665 founders

12. LV8 ($240K/year)

George Chatzicharalampous and George Margaritis, founders of lv8 - Consulting, came up with the idea for their digital marketing and consulting agency after realizing that other agencies they worked with were slow and difficult to communicate with. They decided to start an agency that genuinely cared about their clients and focused on delivering top-quality work. Since launching in December 2020, they have grown rapidly and are currently generating $12,000 per month, helping some of the largest companies in their area.

How much money it makes: $240K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 4

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How We Started A $12K/Month Digital Marketing And Consulting Services Business

LV8 Consulting generated $12,000 per month helping some of the biggest companies in Lamia, central Greece, achieving a 2680% increase in revenue in one month for one of their clients and now offering services in video production, social media management, web development, SEO, and PPC management.

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13. NextWave Social ($36K/year)

Samuel Gordon, the founder of NextWave Social, got the idea for his boutique-styled digital marketing agency after realizing the outdated websites and social media struggles of wedding vendors while attending a wedding. With a background in marketing and a fascination with the data behind ads, Samuel identified a problem and a need within the service industry and decided to provide a solution.

How much money it makes: $36K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1.5K
How many people on the team: 1

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From Agent For Professional Skateboarders To Starting A $3K/Month Boutique Styled Digital Marketing Agency

NextWave Social, a boutique-styled digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, social media management, web development, and Facebook ads for service and product-based industries, hit six figures in revenue for 2021 since launching in January 2020 with only $1,500 in startup costs and a team motto of "Under promise and Over deliver."

Read by 5,010 founders