Brian Smart

I build influence systems — digital ecosystems developed to help leaders engage and build impact with clarity. With 25+ years in digital strategy, I’ve worked across branding, content marketing, and political media, delivering high-impact outcomes for clients in law, public service, tech, real estate, and executive leadership.

My edge? I design systems that work harder than I do. Smart, scalable workflows powered by strategy-first thinking and the right dose of automation. Whether we're building a thought leadership platform, orchestrating a campaign, or crafting a digital footprint, my goal is always the same: help clients show up with purpose and get results.

I incorporate advanced AI tools into my workflow to amplify my strategy. From custom GPTs to automated content engines, I use AI to unlock capacity, creativity, and consistency for myself and my clients. This means faster execution, stronger messaging, and more time for what matters: leadership, relationships, and vision.

Let’s build something that moves people and moves the needle.

Founder

Content Creation University (CCU) is committed to helping you learn how to create content, and also when, where and why to distribute content. Our simple and easy to understand courses and guides will help you get started creating a content strategy and developing content that will captivate and motivate your audience to buy your course, join your community and enroll in your coaching programs.

Ricky Figueroa

👋 I'm a Twin Dad known for transforming ordinary beehiiv newsletters (and websites) into magnetic brands that captivate audiences, increase engagement, and drive growth. 🐝

Some ❤️ from newsletter rockstars:

◾ “Working with Ricky to design Big Desk Energy was an incredible experience.”
—TYLER DENK, beehiiv co-founder/ceo

◾ "Ricky nailed Big Desk Energy—he's great!" 
—ALEX LIEBERMAN, Morning Brew co-founder

◾ "Ricky has been incredible to work with for the redesign of my newsletter (sillymoney.com). He's gone above and beyond to be super helpful -- and anytime, I've had the smallest question or concern, he's promptly fixed it or sent me documentation. Highly recommend him, and hope to continue to work together for the coming years"
—ANKUR NAGPAL, SillyMoney Founder

◾ “Ricky nailed it with my new brand, Accidental MBA. Great work!!! Rare combination of talented and super-easy to work with.”
—RYAN DEISS, Accidental MBA / Scalable Founder

◾ “Ricky and the Pixels team were amazing. I have already recommended them to a few other newsletter writers, and I will continue to send more people their way.”
—CLAY NORRIS, Confluence Founder

◾ "Incredible job redesigning my Beehiiv newsletter. I was skeptical at first, but I couldn't be happier with what they produced. Working with them was a pleasure."
—GREGORY KENNEDY, Vibe Your SaaS founder

◾ "Ricky and his team at Pixels delivered above and beyond perfection."
—TALIA BENDER SMALL, The Female Quotient President

◾ “An absolute magician... exceeded my expectations.”
—JOE PORTSMOUTH, Dynasty Pulse founder

◾ "Blown away by Just Go Grind's newsletter redesign."
—JUSTIN GORDON, JustGoGrind.com founder

◾ "Ricky redesigned my Wiser newsletter, better than I imagined."
—MICHAEL J. BOORMAN, Wisdom Made Easy founder

◾ "Awesome to work with. Fast, responsive, and the designs are awesome."
—LIAM LAWSON, The AI Report co-founder

Whenever you're ready, here is how I can help:

🎨 Learn with Pixels at ReadPixels.com // our weekly newsletter.

🎨 Hire Pixels at MeetPixels.com // world-class newsletter/website design services.


Thanks for being here!

Be well.

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