Let's skip the typical "how I started from nothing" origin story. 

Here’s what matters:

If you're a thought leader or keynote speaker and not leveraging modern lead generation strategies… you're leaving a lot of opportunities on the table.

Why? Because people book people.

If you've got:

-Value-add content
-A targeted list your ideal prospect
-Personalization that scales
-A follow-up system focused on building relationships

You can get booked on stages around the world, and sell your thought leadership to your ideal client.

And most importantly, amplify your impact.

How do I know this?

Because when I was building my lead generation agency, I discovered the power of combining data-driven strategies with deep industry insights.

I went from struggling to fill calendars to securing millions in revenue for my clients across various industries. 

I scaled my agency from a solo operation to over 300 clients and 80 employees worldwide.

Now, I'm applying these proven strategies to help professional speakers and thought leaders to grow their impact and secure high-profile engagements.

Interested in taking your thought leadership business to new heights?

Drop me a message, and let's explore how we can elevate your influence and bookings.

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In case you're not interested in growth strategies and just want to know more about me, here are some random facts:

-I'm a Philly native who once thought an MBA was the only path to success (spoiler: it wasn't)

-My first entrepreneurial venture was a drink can cooler (it flopped, but led me to discover lead generation)

-I once turned a skeptical client's business around, hitting a $100k month in 2020 and making him $50k in a single month

-I'm a family man who took the leap into entrepreneurship with a wife and two kids depending on me (talk about motivation!)

-I've been consulting for Gotham Artists Speaker Bureau for the last 3.5 years, bringing my marketing expertise to the world of professional speakers.

Austin Benton

Indic Strategy Consulting Private Limited

Drove $59 M in client revenue through strategic marketing initiatives
Built $7M YoY revenue pipeline in hospitality sector
Led digital transformation strategies for SMBs
Implemented AI-driven marketing solutions
Managed integrated digital marketing campaigns
Developed category creation strategies
Executed brand positioning and market penetration
Optimized marketing ROI through data analytics
Streamlined operations and vendor relationships

Director of Strategy

Easykrishi Pvt.Ltd

Scaled operations to 20+ FPOs and 150+ organizations
Secured international partnerships across 10+ countries
Obtained research grants worth $500K
Developed go-to-market strategies
Led product launch campaigns
Created marketing collateral and packaging design

Member of Board

AVR Building Maintenance Private Limited

Achieved 1M Sq.Metres of Cool Roof implementation
Managed international supply chain operations
Developed B2B sales strategies
Led market expansion initiatives
Optimized operational efficiency

Business Strategy Consultant

Packet Path LLC

Forged strategic partnerships
Created compelling sales proposals
Developed marketing collateral
Managed chip-manufacturing partnerships
Supervised digital presence optimization

Business Development Manager

Self Employed

Management Consultant specializing in business diagnostics, solution design, and implementation
Client assessment and data collection through interviews, surveys, and analysis
Strategic planning and execution of business transformation initiatives
ROI-focused recommendations and implementation support
Proposal Development Expert
RFP response specialist for corporate and government sectors
Process design and project governance frameworks
KPI development and milestone tracking
Marketing & Brand Strategist
Multi-channel campaign development
Media planning and creative direction
Stakeholder management
Learning & Development Professional
Instructional design specialist
PMKVY, NSDC, and UNDP consultant
Training program development

Management Consultant, Information Memorandum Consultant

SumTotal Systems, LLC

Delivered 6 rounds of training material development
Design and develop processes for content development
Manage teams of content, graphic design and alt text writers to make content inclusive.

Manager - Instructional Technology

Deloitte Consulting

Led 25+ technology transformation projects
Implemented change management strategies
Developed learning solutions
Managed stakeholder communications
Specialized in supply chain optimization
Led retail transformation initiatives

Senior Consultant

JDA Software Group Inc.

Managed product certifications for 26 product suites
Managed product training documentation for 7 product suites
Conducted 23 product suite bootcamps for MNCs
Managed change management roadmap for 2 product suits through two acquisitions

Instructional Design Architect

Intelligroup

SAP modules curriculum development, HANA training materials, ERP learning solutions
End-user documentation, simulation-based learning, microlearning modules
ADDIE methodology, SAP SuccessFactors LMS, performance support tools
SAP certification preparation materials, knowledge transfer solutions

Senior Instructional Designer

Brainvisa Technologies

Software implementation training, system integration guides
SCORM-compliant e-learning, technical documentation, knowledge base development
Interactive simulations, IT compliance training

Instructional Designer

Engineering Growth Marketing for SaaS companies.

You're losing money every second.

Every business card you hand out. Every brochure you print. Every promotional item you give away. They're all revenue black holes disguised as marketing.

Here's what's really happening:
You spend thousands on physical marketing that generates zero ongoing revenue. Meanwhile, your competitors are building digital funnels that sell 24/7.

You've been forced to choose:
Physical presence OR digital conversion. Never both.
Until now.
I engineer Dynamic Revenue Infrastructure.

Your coffee mugs become sales machines. Your business cards become conversion funnels. Your promotional materials become perpetual revenue generators.

How?
VideoBook Funnels. QR codes that link to interactive content that sells while it educates. Content you can update instantly without reprinting anything.

The result.
That $2 branded mug now generates $2,000+ in revenue over its lifetime. Your business card becomes a 24/7 sales representative that never takes a vacation.

You stop competing on attention and start owning conversion.
Ready to turn your marketing expenses into revenue assets?

DM me and I'll show you exactly how it works.

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