About me

Michael PrestonFounder of Pink Shark Marketing

From a $1,400/Month Job to Running an Agency

I’m Michael Preston. I founded Pink Shark Marketing in Los Angeles in 2013. I share what works in ads, business and discipline.

Michael Preston, founder of Pink Shark Marketing

I’ve run ads since 2013, when I founded Pink Shark. I find the problems in your funnel before you spend another dollar on ads.

My first marketing campaign was for a barbershop. After that, I worked in marketing roles at other companies. Then I started Pink Shark Marketing.

Today Pink Shark runs Google, Meta and TikTok ads, SEO, websites and CRM for service businesses. We fix the funnel first, then buy the traffic.

How I Started My Agency (From a $1,400/Month Job)

8/17/2026

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LocationLos Angeles, California, United States

Michael Preston speaking on paid ads at Jason Capital's event in Orange County, 2018 — Speaking on paid ads at Jason Capital's event in Orange County, 2018.

Michael Preston with Jason Capital and Tiffany Nguyen at Jason Capital's event in Orange County, 2018 — With Jason Capital and Tiffany Nguyen at Jason Capital's event in Orange County, 2018.

My Experience

The roles that brought me to Pink Shark.

Marketing Manager

La Moda Barbershop, Toledo, Ohio

Marketing Manager

Urbintra Entertainment

Senior Project Manager

Captain Marketing

Founder and CEO

Pink Shark Marketing, Los Angeles. Founded 2013.

The agency I founded

Pink Shark Marketing Today

Pink Shark Marketing is the agency I founded in 2013. We run Google, Meta and TikTok ads, SEO, websites and CRM for service businesses and online stores. We fix the funnel first, then buy the traffic.

Over $425K in bookings from Google Ads and SEO for Monza Exotics this past year.

Pink Shark client result. Results vary.

Specialties

Facebook Advertising
Instagram Advertising
Google Advertising
Shopify
WordPress
Internet Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Social Media Management
Creative Strategizing
Copywriting
Email Marketing
Video Marketing
Web Design and Development
Lead Generation

What I Share Online

I’ve been creating content since the early days of Instagram. I post about 4 things:

As Seen In

Voyage LA“Inspiring Conversations with Michael Preston of Pink Shark Marketing”1/21/2026

Business Magazine“Michael Preston Making Waves In Digital Marketing At Pink Shark”8/30/2022

Disrupt Magazine“Michael Preston put the pedal to the metal to build Pink Shark Marketing”6/2/2022

Voyage LA“Meet Michael Preston of Pink Shark Marketing in Century City”10/9/2017

Podcasts

Creative Haven
Tell The Lady What You Want
Agency Hacker
Grow A Small Business
Operations Mastery
Elevate Media Podcast

Michael Preston speaking into a podcast mic

Short Bio

Michael Preston is the founder of Pink Shark Marketing (since 2013), a digital marketing agency in Los Angeles. He has run ads since 2013. Pink Shark runs Google, Meta and TikTok ads, SEO, websites and CRM for service businesses. Michael teaches ads, funnels and business on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

Questions

Who is Michael Preston?

Michael Preston is the founder of Pink Shark Marketing, a digital marketing agency he started in Los Angeles in 2013. He has run ads since 2013. He also teaches ads and business on YouTube.

What is Pink Shark Marketing?

Pink Shark Marketing is a digital marketing agency founded by Michael Preston in 2013. It runs Google, Meta and TikTok ads, SEO, websites and CRM for service businesses. Learn more at pinksharkmarketing.com.

How can I work with Michael?

Business owners who spend $1K or more a month on ads can book a free strategy call with Michael. Brands can hire him as a creator. Event hosts can contact him to speak. Start at the Work With Me page.

Where can I follow Michael?

YouTube, Instagram and TikTok at @m_preston, LinkedIn at michaelpreston2, and X at @MicPreston.

Reach Out

michael@pinksharkmarketing.com

Have a question about ads, speaking or working together? Send me a message.