Marketing agency in Santa Monica: Growth driven digital strategy for professional service firms.

If you're searching for a marketing agency in Santa Monica that actually delivers results - not just reports - you’re in the right place.

Why Santa Monica?

At Growth Friday, we specialize in helping professional service providers in Santa Monica turn their digital presence into a consistent, predictable stream of high - quality leads. Our approach is strategic, AI - enabled, and executed by a hands - on team who knows your industry and cares about your growth.

Santa Monica isn’t just a picturesque beachside city - it’s a dynamic hub of professional service firms, creative studios, and fast - growing consultancies. But with rising competition, increasing digital noise, and ever - changing algorithms, standing out here takes more than a nice website or occasional ads.

Whether you’re in Ocean Park, Montana Avenue, or Downtown Santa Monica, your prospective clients are online - searching, comparing, and judging your brand in seconds. If your marketing isn’t strategic, integrated, and actively working for you every day, you’re losing ground.

Your current marketing probably feels broken. Here’s why.

If you’re like many firms we talk to, your story sounds like this:

  • You’ve worked with an agency that overpromised and underdelivered.
  • Your SEO rankings spike and plummet with every Google update.
  • You’re juggling multiple vendors, and it shows in your disjointed messaging.
  • You’re paying for clicks, but they’re not turning into clients.

Who we are

We built Growth Friday to be the agency we wished existed when we were in your shoes:

  • ‍Strategic, not just tactical
  • Transparent, not mysterious
  • Human, not automated to the point of detachment

The outcome?

Predictable, measurable growth that builds over time. Not overnight gimmicks. Not vanity metrics. Real business impact.

Our 360° growth framework unites SEO, PR, social, and paid media into one coherent, compounding strategy. We layer in the smartest AI tools to amplify our results - but never replace real human judgment.

Jessie Simbulan
Scott Barranti
Jeff Betts
Daniel Harman
Jenifer Golden
David Wong
Damien Bastin
Sage Longo

Daniel Harman

CEO, Founder

Sage Longo

Sales & Account Manager

David Wong

Content Manager

Jenifer Golden

Marketing Advisor

Damien Bastin

Technology Advisor

Jessie Simbulan

Paid Media Manager

Jeff Betts

Product Advisor

Scott Barranti

Sales Strategy

Who we work with in Santa Monica

Whether you’re a litigation firm on Wilshire or a boutique consultancy off Main Street, we adapt our strategy to your goals, your market, and your brand. We specialize in digital marketing for high - trust, expertise - driven professional service providers, including:

Legal and financial services.

  • Law Firms
  • Wealth Management Firms
  • Financial Advisory Firms

Business and management services.

  • Management Consulting Firms
  • Business Consultants
  • Executive Coaching & Training Firms
  • Accounting & CPA Firms
  • HR / Talent Advisory Firms

Built environment and design.

  • Architecture Studios
  • Engineering Consulting Firms
  • Commercial Real Estate & Development Firms
  • Design Firms
  • Environmental Consulting Firms

Health and wellness.

  • Healthcare Private Practices & Clinics
  • Medical Spa and Wellness Firms

Real Results in Santa Monica

What you get with Growth Friday

More than just services — we bring structure, strategy, and partnership. Here’s what sets every Growth Friday engagement apart, no matter your market.

Strategy First

We don’t start with tactics — we start with what actually moves the needle. Every engagement begins with a strategy tailored to your goals, market, and competitive landscape. No copy-paste plans. Just smart, localized growth strategy from day one.

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Omnichannel Execution

Your customers aren’t on just one platform — so we don’t market like they are. From search and social to content and PR, we execute across every key channel with one unified voice. The result? More visibility, more leads, and more conversions.

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AI + Human Expertise

We use AI to accelerate insights — not to replace strategy. Our team blends intelligent automation with real marketing expertise to find what’s working, fix what’s not, and move faster than your competitors. It’s the best of both worlds.

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Transparent Reporting

No black-box dashboards or vague updates here. We give you clear, consistent reporting that connects data to outcomes — with weekly check-ins, shareable dashboards, and zero fluff. You’ll always know what’s happening, why it matters, and where we’re going next.

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Transparent Reporting

We’re not just a vendor — we’re your growth partner. That means proactive communication, accountability, and long-term thinking. Whether you’re scaling a new location or launching a new service, we’re in it with you every step of the way.

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They combine the latest and greatest tech tools, apps and industry knowledge with good old fashioned customer service.

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Kelly Conkright

The Brand Terminal

FAQs: What Santa Monica Firms Ask Us Most

Are your services compliant with dental advertising and patient privacy requirements?

Yes. We work with dental practices and build marketing that is designed to stay compliant, including privacy-safe tracking and messaging that respects healthcare and advertising guidelines.

Do I need all channels, or can I start with one?

We’ll recommend the best mix for your budget and goals. Some clients start with SEO + content, others with paid ads + intake.

How do you measure success?

We track website traffic, lead volume, conversion rates, cost per lead, and most importantly, booked appointments and new patients.

What if we’ve been burned by agencies before?

That’s most of our clients when they come to us. We rebuild trust through transparency, education, and consistent delivery.

Proudly Serving Santa Monica

We serve clients across all Santa Monica neighborhoods. If you're looking for a marketing agency Santa Monica firms can rely on - one that actually knows how to grow a service business - we’d love to talk.

  • Downtown / Third Street Promenade – The vibrant core of Santa Monica, known for its shopping, dining, farmers' markets, and street performers.
  • Main Street – A relaxed, artsy area with galleries, boutiques, coffee shops, and weekend markets.
  • Montana Avenue – An upscale, tree-lined district featuring high-end boutiques and restaurants.
  • Mid-City (including “College Streets”) – A mixed-use area with commercial zones, art galleries, and student-friendly housing.
  • Ocean Park – A beachy, eclectic neighborhood known for its bungalows, indie shops, and creative vibe.
  • Pico Boulevard – The most diverse corridor in Santa Monica, filled with murals, cafés, music shops, and educational institutions.
  • Santa Monica Pier / Ocean Avenue – Iconic beachfront area with hotels, dining, and the historic amusement pier.
  • Wilshire Boulevard – A lively mix of local dining, budget-friendly shopping, and access to several parks.
  • North of Montana – One of the city’s most exclusive residential neighborhoods with spacious lots and ocean views.
  • Sunset Park – A quiet, family-friendly area with mid-century homes, local schools, and parks.

Reviews from happy clients.

When Santa Monica firms want marketing that actually moves the needle, they turn to Growth Friday. Hear what our local clients have to say about the results—and relationships—we’ve built together.

"From the start, they’ve shown a strong ability to listen to the real challenges we face and tailor their approach accordingly."
After researching and speaking with multiple SEO companies - and working with a few in the past - I chose to work with Growth Friday, and I’m glad I did. From the start, they’ve shown a strong ability to listen to the real challenges we face and tailor their approach accordingly.
Junko Keller
CMO
"Growth Friday was incredibly flexible – they adjusted their strategy on short notice and still delivered great results."
I appreciated their responsive communication, friendly team and affordable pricing, especially for a digital marketing dental practices partner.
Daniel Hour
Marketing
“Daniel and the wonderful team at Growth Friday are both perfectly professional and personable.”
Daniel and the wonderful team at Growth Friday are both perfectly professional and personable. They combine the latest and greatest tech tools, apps and industry knowledge with good old fashioned customer service. As a small business that relies on smart strategies for growth, I would not go to anyone else!
Kelly Conkright
The Brand Terminal

Let’s Build Your Growth Engine

Whether your goals are more leads, better clients, or greater visibility, we’re here to help.