Case Study — Design Republic
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How Design Republic Secured a ₹1.6 Crore Residential PMC Project with Just ₹74,000 in Meta Ad Spend

This case study reveals how Design Republic built a predictable client acquisition system that helped secure a ₹1.6 Crore Residential Project Management Consultancy (PMC) project by replacing inconsistent referral-based growth with a structured marketing and sales system powered by Meta Ads, a high-converting landing page, lead qualification, and automated follow-up.

Client Name

Design Republic

Industry

Architecture Firm

Location

Chennai, India

Duration

72 Days (Ongoing)

Services Provided

AEC Growth Blueprint

Biggest Outcome

₹1.6Cr Residential PMC Project Secured

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01. The Challenge

A Respected Architecture Firm. An Unpredictable Growth Engine.

Business Context

Design Republic had built a strong reputation for delivering premium residential architecture across Chennai. While referrals consistently generated quality projects, securing larger Residential Project Management Consultancy (PMC) opportunities remained unpredictable. Without a structured client acquisition system, the firm relied heavily on referrals and existing relationships, making it difficult to consistently attract qualified landowners planning premium homes. Revenue forecasting was inconsistent, follow-ups were manual, and there was no scalable system to generate high-value project opportunities.

They didn't need better architectural expertise. They needed a predictable client acquisition system.

Problems Identified

Referral-Dependent Growth

Most new projects came through referrals, making growth inconsistent and difficult to forecast.

Limited Online Visibility

High-intent landowners planning premium homes couldn't easily discover Design Republic online.

No Lead Qualification

Every enquiry received the same attention regardless of budget, project stage, or construction timeline.

No Structured Follow-Up

Manual follow-ups resulted in delayed responses and missed opportunities.

No Marketing Visibility

There was no way to track which enquiries turned into consultations or secured projects.

No Predictable Growth System

The business depended on referrals—not a repeatable system they could control.

02. Our Strategy

Building a Predictable Way to Win High-Value Residential PMC Projects

Goal

Design Republic didn't need more enquiries. They needed more of the right enquiries—landowners actively planning premium residential construction projects who required architectural design and Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services.

Our objective was to build a predictable system that consistently attracted qualified landowners, reduced dependence on referrals, and generated opportunities for high-value Residential PMC projects.

What Success Looked Like

  • 01.Generate a consistent flow of qualified landowner enquiries
  • 02.Reduce dependency on referrals as the primary source of new projects
  • 03.Ensure every consultation was with landowners who were serious about building
  • 04.Respond quickly and consistently so no valuable enquiry was missed
  • 05.Build a repeatable client acquisition system capable of supporting long-term growth

Approach

PHASE 1

Positioning

Defined the ideal client profile, sharpened the firm's positioning, and developed messaging around premium residential architecture and Project Management Consultancy services.

PHASE 2

Conversion

Built a high-converting landing page that educated prospects, established credibility, and converted visitors into qualified project enquiries.

PHASE 3

Demand Generation

Launched Meta Ads targeting landowners actively planning premium residential construction projects.

PHASE 4

Lead Qualification

Qualified every enquiry based on budget, project stage, construction timeline, and buying intent before booking consultations.

PHASE 5

Sales System

Integrated CRM tracking and WhatsApp automation to ensure every enquiry was followed up consistently and no valuable opportunity was missed.

Implementation Timeline

WEEK 1

Research & Strategy

Understood the business, analysed previous projects, identified the ideal client profile, and established campaign tracking.

WEEK 2

Build & Launch

Built the landing page, launched Meta Ads, connected every enquiry to the CRM, and automated lead routing.

WEEK 3

Improve Lead Quality

Optimised campaign targeting, refined qualification questions, improved messaging, and increased consultation quality.

WEEK 4+

Optimise & Scale

Scaled the highest-performing campaigns while continuously improving lead quality and generating more qualified consultations.

Technology Used

Meta Ads High-Converting Landing Page Max OS WhatsApp Automation
03. Ad Creatives

The Creatives Behind The Campaign

The actual ad images and videos we ran to generate these results.

04. Results

What Changed

The Numbers

Business Results

  • Signed Project Value:₹1.6Cr
  • Sales Pipeline:₹4.8Cr
  • Average Project Value:₹1.6Cr
  • Campaign Duration:72 Days

Sales Performance

  • Total Enquiries:170
  • Projects Closed:1
  • Overall Conversion Rate:0.59%
  • Qualified Lead Rate:41%

Marketing Performance

  • Meta Ad Spend:₹74K
  • Cost Per Lead (CPL):₹435
  • Impressions:324K+
  • Reach:136K+

Before & After

Before

  • • Relied primarily on referrals and repeat business
  • No predictable source of qualified landowner enquiries
  • Manual follow-ups with no structured sales process
  • No visibility into the sales pipeline or marketing performance
  • • Growth depended on referrals—not a predictable system

After

  • • Secured a ₹1.6Cr Residential PMC project within 72 days
  • • Built a ₹4.8Cr active sales pipeline through a structured client acquisition system
  • 170 enquiries captured, tracked, and managed through one CRM
  • • Every enquiry qualified and followed up through automation
  • • Marketing performance became measurable, enabling continuous optimisation
  • • A predictable client acquisition system replacing referral-only growth

Why It Worked

Reached the Right Landowners

Instead of trying to reach everyone, the campaigns focused on landowners actively planning premium residential construction projects who required architectural design and project management expertise—bringing in higher-quality enquiries.

Qualified Every Enquiry

Every lead was screened based on budget, project stage, construction timeline, and buying intent before reaching the architects, improving consultation quality and ensuring the team focused on serious opportunities.

Built a Predictable Growth System

By combining Meta Ads, a high-converting landing page, WhatsApp automation, and CRM tracking, Design Republic replaced unpredictable referral-based growth with a measurable and repeatable client acquisition system capable of generating high-value Residential PMC projects.

05. Proof

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

"I'll be honest—we didn't really believe in marketing at first. The leads were coming in, but we weren't converting them into projects. The ScaleupMax team helped us improve our follow-up process and sales approach, and that's what made the difference. We've already closed one solid project, and there are a few more opportunities in the pipeline."

Fahad

Principal Architect, Design Republic · Chennai

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