For founder-led businesses

Get leads for your business — or don't pay

Kenneth Lai

Content and ads that convert. Only after we nail your message.

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See how C2L turns clarity into leads

5.0

Rated on Google Reviews

20+

Founder-led businesses served

$1.3M+

Revenue generated for clients

Bastion Pizza
Blackboxmycar
Treantly Recruitment
Airhouse
Waterrock Landscaping
Campbell River Candy
Lee & Smith
Claire Wang Pricing
Bang Hair Salon
Chiorando Homes
Deez Bar & Grill
Heavy D's Barbershop
Bastion Pizza
Blackboxmycar
Treantly Recruitment
Airhouse
Waterrock Landscaping
Campbell River Candy
Lee & Smith
Claire Wang Pricing
Bang Hair Salon
Chiorando Homes
Deez Bar & Grill
Heavy D's Barbershop

Trusted by agencies, consultants, and service businesses

C2LClarity to Leads

Most people skip straight to content production. That's why they fail.

Without clarity and credibility, your content won't convert—no matter how much you post. We fix the foundation before touching distribution.

01

Clarity

Define exactly what you sell and who you sell it to. Trickier than you think—most founders get this wrong.

Free Clarity Audit

20-min strategy call

02

Credibility

Identify your unfair advantage. Why should someone trust you over anyone else?

03

Memory

Turn clarity + credibility into content. Hook discovery, scripting, filming, editing, posting, and engagement.

04

Distribution

Get your content in front of the right people through PPC or organic—or both. Landing page design for max CRO.

Leads Guaranteed

No leads? You don't pay.

The ROI Journey

Most quit in the dip. Those who persist win.

Typical timeline: 30-60 days to first lead with organic, faster with paid.

1

Messaging & Positioning

Define clarity + display credibility

2

Content Production

First 50-100 videos across platforms

3

Analyze & Iterate

Watch time, CTR, engagement metrics

Organic wins on its own
+
Paid multiplies results
The result:Leads and booked calls

Find Your Fit

Answer a few questions to see which platforms and strategy work best for you.

Question 1 of 4

What type of business do you run?

Distribution

Two paths to booked calls

We offer and manage both. Choose based on your timeline and budget.

Organic Content

Cheaper, compounds, builds trust

  • Lower cost per lead over time
  • Builds long-term brand equity
  • Compounds exponentially
  • Content library becomes an asset
  • Higher trust and credibility factor

Platforms we manage

YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTikTokX / Twitter

Best for: Businesses playing the long game with consistent content.

PPC / Paid Ads

Fast, predictable, scalable

  • Faster results (days, not months)
  • More predictable lead flow
  • Scalable spend with clear ROI
  • Direct response focus
  • Quick iteration and testing

Platforms we run

Google AdsMeta AdsLinkedIn AdsYouTube Ads

Best for: Businesses that need leads now and have ad budget to invest.

How we compare

Most agencies skip the foundational work. DIY means years of trial and error. We do things differently.

Pricing Model

UpsmashNo results = no pay
AgencyFixed monthly retainer
DIYYour time + tools

Clarity & Credibility Work

UpsmashBuilt into process
AgencyUsually skipped
DIYYou figure it out

Content Strategy

UpsmashTest organic, scale winners with ads
AgencyRun ads without testing
DIYPost and hope

A/B Testing

UpsmashConstant iteration
AgencyMinimal or none
DIYWhat's A/B testing?

Expertise Level

UpsmashSales + content + ads + on-camera coaching
AgencyAds only (usually)
DIYLearning as you go

Founder-Led Focus

UpsmashBuilt for founders
AgencyOne-size-fits-all
DIYN/A

Lead Guarantee

Upsmash
Agency
DIY

We handle the entire content creative side — scripting, filming, editing, posting, engagement, and constant A/B testing.

You focus on your business. We focus on getting you leads.

Results

Real results for real businesses

See all case studies

Management Consulting

B2B Consulting Firm

312%

ROI on ad spend

47 qualified leads in 30 days

Software

SaaS Founder

23

Demo calls booked monthly

From 0 to 15K followers

Legal Services

Professional Services

8x

Pipeline increase

Content-to-close pipeline

Kenneth Lai - Founder of Upsmash Digital

Meet the founder

Kenneth Lai

Nanaimo, BC

Kenneth is an experienced social media manager who has worked with 6 to 8-figure companies, including professional services firms and coaches.

As a trained sales coach and improv instructor, he brings a unique perspective to content creation—helping clients communicate with clarity, authenticity, and persuasion.

He founded Upsmash Media to help founder-led businesses stop wasting money on content that doesn't convert, and start building systems that generate real leads.

Social Media ExpertSales CoachImprov Instructor

6-8 Figure

Clients served

Services & Coaching

Industry expertise

Professional ServicesCoaching

Built for founders

We work exclusively with founder-led businesses

Agencies, consultants, operators, professionals—if you're the face of your business and you need leads, we can help.

AgenciesConsultantsOperatorsProfessionals

Ready to get leads?

Book a call. We'll tell you if we can help. No pressure, no pitch deck, no BS.

Leads or you don't pay. That's the deal.