You don't need more clicks.
You Need More Customers.
Performance Marketing Agency & Growth Partner for Founder-Led Brands.
ead Wolf Growth Retainers are built for brands – whether direct-to-consumer or service-based – that already generate attention but struggle to turn it into consistent revenue. We design and operate growth systems that convert attention into customers, driving what matters – booked calls, store visits, and online purchases.
Strategy first. Execution when it matters. Production used with intent. Everything backed by data and continuous optimization. Based in San Diego. Built for brands that play for keeps.
Trusted by Brands That Care About Outcomes
Balboa Park Explorer
Mr. Moto Pizza
CoLab Public House
Revive MD
Granger Hotel
HiNOTE
Booked Calls
store visits
purchases
THE PROBLEM WE SEE OVER AND OVER
Ads bring traffic, but sales lag behind
Leads come in, but quality is inconsistent
Creative looks good, but doesn’t convert
Reporting shows activity, not clarity
Decisions are made on guesses, not signal
Marketing feels busy, but growth feels uncertain.Performance marketing is about removing that uncertainty.
Growth Retainers exist for one reason: to turn marketing activity into measurable outcomes.
REAL RESULTS FROM REAL SYSTEMS
High-Intent Paid Media → $80,000+ in Revenue
A regional organization came to us ahead of a critical seasonal campaign. The goal was simple: generate revenue efficiently without overspending.
We focused on:
High-intent paid search
A dedicated conversion-focused landing experience
Tight spend discipline and real sales reconciliation
Results in one month:
Over $80,000 in direct revenue
Approximately $2,400 in ad spend
Strongest seasonal performance on record
The key wasn’t volume. It was intent, timing, and conversion clarity.
Consumer Brand → 40%+ Revenue Growth in 90 Days
A consumer brand had steady traffic but inconsistent growth. Creative was being produced, ads were running, but results had plateaued.
We re-aligned:
Messaging and offers
Paid media structure
Conversion paths
Performance-driven creative
Results:
Over 40% increase in revenue in under 90 days
Improved conversion quality
Clear visibility into what was actually driving growth
Once the system was aligned, growth followed.
Local Brand → Traffic That Finally Converted
A local business was investing in marketing but couldn’t connect traffic to real sales. The problem wasn’t awareness. It was follow-through.
We focused on:
Call tracking and lead quality
Paid search for high-intent buyers
Creative that supported trust, not noise
Outcome:
More qualified calls
Clear attribution between ads and sales
Marketing decisions based on reality, not guesswork
Performance improved because the system made sense.
Hospitality and service brands
Ecommerce
Wellness and healthcare
How we work
WHAT WE ACTUALLY DO
We keep this simple.
We diagnose before we deploy
We look at where traffic is coming from, where it’s going, and where it’s breaking. No assumptions.
We focus on intent, not volume
We prioritize high-intent traffic and qualified demand over impressions and reach.
We fix conversion before scaling spend
Landing pages, calls, forms, checkout flows, and trust signals matter more than budget increases.
We use production when it creates leverage
Photo and video are deployed to support campaigns, launches, and paid media—not as filler.
We track what matters
Calls, purchases, booked appointments, real revenue. Not vanity dashboards.
FAQ
Lead Wolf operates as a growth partner for founder-led businesses.
We build and run paid acquisition systems—combining strategy, tracking, paid media, and performance-focused production—to drive measurable outcomes like calls, bookings, and revenue.
We don’t sell disconnected marketing services. We operate the system that makes growth decisions clear.
Lead Wolf provides digital advertising and paid media services, but we don’t operate like a traditional digital marketing agency.
Instead of managing channels or content calendars, we work as a growth partner—owning acquisition strategy, performance tracking, and production as part of a single growth system focused on business outcomes.
Our growth retainers are designed for founder- or operator-led businesses doing approximately $1M–$10M in annual revenue.
We’re a strong fit for:
Aesthetics and premium wellness
Healthcare clinics
Premium hospitality
Established ecommerce brands
If you’re already investing in marketing and want clearer ROI and decision-making, this model is built for you.
Most agencies manage platforms.
We manage decisions.
That means:
Clean tracking and attribution
Clear hypotheses behind every campaign and asset
Production created specifically to improve performance
Ongoing optimization with a clear scale / kill framework
The goal isn’t activity—it’s clarity and compounding results.
Yes. Performance production is embedded in the retainer.
We plan and execute production sprints to create the creative assets the growth system needs—ads, landing pages, and credibility assets—then iterate based on performance data.
Production volume is determined by strategy and results, not by a fixed number of deliverables.
No—not as a core service.
Our retainers focus on paid acquisition and conversion.
Any organic or social content we create exists to support performance, credibility, or conversion—not to maintain a posting calendar.
Month 1 is about signal creation and risk reduction, not just setup.
It includes:
Strategy and positioning alignment
Conversion tracking and attribution setup
Paid acquisition architecture (Google-first)
An initial performance production sprint
Campaign launch and first optimization cycle
By the end of Month 1, we’re no longer guessing—we’re working from real data.
No, and anyone who does isn’t being honest.
What we do guarantee is:
Disciplined execution
Transparent reporting
Clear insight into what’s working, what’s not, and why
Recommendations based on data, not opinions
Growth always involves variables outside any partner’s control. Our job is to reduce uncertainty and guide smart decisions.
Most clients start with the 3-month Growth Engine and continue into a 6-month Growth+ retainer once the system is validated.
The goal isn’t to lock clients into long contracts—it’s to build something worth continuing.
We address it directly.
If the data shows that:
the offer isn’t viable
the economics don’t support scaling
or continuing would be irresponsible
We’ll say so.
Clear exits are part of operating like a growth partner, not an agency.
To maintain focus and quality, the retainer does not include:
Daily social media management
Unlimited creative requests
Brand films or large standalone productions
Influencer campaigns without a performance strategy
Additional initiatives can be scoped separately when they support growth.
We start with a strategy call to confirm fit on both sides.
If it makes sense to move forward, we outline the Growth Engine engagement, align on expectations, and schedule onboarding.
Lead Wolf provides digital advertising and paid media services, but operates as a growth partner rather than a traditional digital marketing agency. Our retainers focus on acquisition systems, performance production, and measurable business outcomes.