CJ Follini

NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate

I teach in the NYU Masters Program specifically about Real Estate Investment Trusts, Financing and Investment

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate

NOYACK Wealth Club

Noyack Wealth Club (weareNOYACK.com) is a nonprofit whose mission is to provide financial education to younger generations so Millennials & Gen Z don't hae to resort to TikTok. NWC is a safe space for learn about personal wealth management, interact with peers with the same questions and invest in private markets as they experience the Great Wealth Transfer.

NOYACK provides the first ever generative LLM, an AI  trained on all topis needed to control your financial destiny. From trust & estate to #retirementment planning to family financial planning to insurance of all kinds to investing in #alternativeinvestments.

NWC also provides: online masterclasses, live events, mentorship, research.

The Great Wealth Transfer - $42 trillion by 2040 - the largest wealth transfer in the history of our planet. NOYACK launched only 4 months ago and already built an audience of over 300K strong!   Education, community and access is our product | integrity, innovation, transparency, and inclusivity are our beliefs... that's what we believe in, that's who we are. We are NOYACK...and so are you. #AccessGranted

Founder & CEO

Noyack Investing Club

NOYACK is revolutionizing self-directed wealth management  by making world-class private investments accessible to all investors, not just the institutions. At our core is a commitment to financial education and technological innovation, empowering individuals with the knowledge to invest like billionaires. It’s not about quick returns or cashing out. It’s about making smart financial decisions for your future. Our goal is to teach members to fish for themselves so they can build generational wealth. Whether they’re looking to make a small investment or have just inherited a family nest egg they need to protect - we’re here to transform their lives, their kid’s lives and if all goes as planned, their kid’s kid’s lives.
NOYACK is all about creating a new kind of wealth management culture; one that doesn't lead with transaction but brings people together in a community space for young investors to learn, connect and generate wealth through private investing. Financial literacy AND access as social impact. We want to open up that door and give access to the powerful world of Private Investments.

Come with us, to the room where it all happens. 

We are Noyack.
And so are you.  
AccessGranted.™

Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer

SpaceX

Seed Investor

Nalu Bio 

Pre-Seed Investor

Golden Seeds

50% of the U.S. population are women. 42% of entrepreneurial ventures are women-owned. Since our founding in 2005, we have been propelled to identify promising women entrepreneurs, to support their growth, and to better align these ratios to create value through the breakthrough ideas and tenaciousness of women entrepreneurs. Women are starting businesses at record levels, with the ideas, skills and talents to build great companies.  Golden Seeds, one of the nation’s largest and most active early-stage investment groups, focuses squarely on female founders. Our investment thesis rests on extensive research with a compelling conclusion: gender diverse teams produce better return on equity. By seeking companies where women hold leadership positions and own substantial equity, we fund companies likely to have diverse perspectives that will contribute to ultimate success.
Golden Seeds members have invested over $140 million in over 200 exciting women-led companies … and counting. Headquartered in New York City, Golden Seeds has chapters in Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, New Jersey, New York and Silicon Valley

Early Stage Investor

Noyack

Noyack was the asset manager for a nine family alternative multi family office with $1.15 billion of alternative investment AUM. NOYACK allocated to  commercial real estate, seed VC, consumer packaged goods, and special situations.

Chief Investment Officer

IMMINENT

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We have a big idea - an operating system with everything you need in one place to get your employees more engaged. We believe workforce productivity begins with purpose.

So it is our mission to create technology and content that harnesses employees' passion for doing good while also providing them with resources they need to stay healthy. Finally, we want to support employees by providing them the information that they need as well as a social environment where they can be heard.

Introducing OAHU- IMMINENT's holistic approach to workforce wellbeing. Giving  + Habitat + Wellbeing + Social = Inspired.  We assist Fortune 1000 companies & brands to achieve amazing workforce goals by treating their employees as their first customers.
Employee360™ is a simple, yet powerful employee engagement portal that streamlines the onboarding process to engage employees and galvanize their passion to get involved. We provide state-of-the-art software tools to improve bi-directional workplace communication. We identify social impact movements, successful non-profits or non-governmental organizations around which to create holistic CSR campaigns. And we produce or curate employee-created video stories, immersive or full VR, that enable progressive brands to build truly authentic relationships with their employees and customers alike. 

Finally, our integrated social toolkit enables the marketing department to distribute the original content or their curated employee stories to a highly targeted audience informed by proprietary data insights. 

Happiness, productivity, volunteering, sharing... that’s why we feel IMMINENT offers a better way for companies to achieve 360-degree wellbeing. That’s what we believe in. That’s what drives us. That’s our cause.
 
In the world of doing good, the future is IMMINENT.

Economic Innovation Group

Founded by Sean Parker, John Lettieri, and Steve Glickman, EIG is a bipartisan public policy organization that combines innovative research and data-driven advocacy to address America’s most pressing economic challenges. From our headquarters in the nation’s capital, EIG convenes leading experts from the public and private sectors, develops original research, and advances creative policy proposals that bring new jobs, investment, and economic dynamism to U.S. communities.

Member Of The Board Of Advisors

Ten Paces Media

Oscar-winning producer (Slingblade) and head of studios. Builder and investor in physical  studio infrastructure as well as SVOD, immersive video (VR/AR/360°). Created subsidiary to build content IP library & publishing.

Executive Producer

Hi, I’m CJ Follini, Professor of Real Estate at NYU’s Schack Institute and the Founder of NOYACK, a holistic personal wealth management platform built for Millennials, and specifically, High Earners Not Rich Yet (HENRY's) . NOYACK exists to help you take control of your financial journey with the tools, community, and education you need to build the future you deserve. We’re here to guide you through the Great Wealth Transfer by making private market investments accessible to everyone, not just the ultra-wealthy.

You can find out more about me and NOYACK here -  https://bit.ly/3Ujnj9S

You can join 145,000 young adults in our leading newsletter - https://bit.ly/3MhCeNv

Being the son of Italian immigrants and watching my father, a decorated NYFD fireman, build a successful construction business was my introduction to hustle. But at 16, when he suffered a stroke, my life took an unexpected turn. I had to step away from my dreams of the NHL to run the family business with zero knowledge. That experience lit a fire in me to figure out not only how to survive but thrive—learning on the fly and turning challenges into opportunities.

Over the past 30 years as Chief Investment Officer of a multi-family office, I delivered 23% annual returns by investing in real estate, venture capital, and other alternative assets. But when the pandemic hit, it shifted my focus beyond just returns. It became about creating a legacy of financial empowerment for younger generations, especially those set to inherit trillions in the next few decades.

That’s why I founded NOYACK—to build a space where you can learn, grow, and invest alongside others in private markets. I created this for the younger version of me, the 19-year-old who didn’t have access to resources or anyone to turn to for help. Whether you’re making your first small investment or safeguarding your family’s future, NOYACK is here to help you build generational wealth on your terms.

At NOYACK, we believe in ‘Investing for Love’—for your family, your dreams, and the life you want to create. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about building something meaningful that lasts. We’re on a mission to open the doors to private investments for you, making sure you’re equipped with everything you need to shape your financial future.

Join us. Let’s disrupt the status quo and take control of our wealth journeys—together. AccessGranted™

Professor of Real Estate

The future of wealth management is Agentic AI —  get in early this time.



It feels like the right moment to share this milestone with you.

Over the past few years, many of you have watched me build NOYACK from a simple idea into a real company. Now, it’s time to invite you into the next chapter.

What is NOYACK?

We build AI agents for Millennials and GenZ DIY investors—tools that do the money work so they can actually build wealth, not just collect finfluencers.

This week, we quietly opened our community round on Wefunder.

In just 48 hours, early supporters have already invested over $12,000.

Now I’m making it official:

🚀  NOYACK is raising through a community round on Wefunder..and the best part is YOU CAN INVEST AS LITTLE AS $100   🚀

   🔗 https://lnkd.in/ez-X34KM
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For the first time, my own community—newsletter readers, students, founders, family office peers, and this LinkedIn network—can invest alongside us, not just cheer from the sidelines.

💡 What you’re investing in

We’re building agentic AI that acts on users’ behalf, not just gives them tips:

🧠 Noyack.ai – a 24/7 money mentor that speaks human, not jargon
📈 Prophit.ai – an investing copilot that helps users build and optimize portfolios based on real data
👥 A team with deep fintech and family office experience, having managed over $100M in assets

We sit at the intersection of two historic shifts:
	•	The largest wealth transfer in history
	•	AI becoming the default interface between people and their money

Our belief is simple:

The future of wealth-building will be driven by agentic AI.
We intend for NOYACK to be a core part of that future.

🎁 Early-bird terms for my network here:   🔗  https://lnkd.in/ez-X34KM

To thank you for being early supporters, we’ve reserved SPECIAL EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNTED SHARE PRICES on our Wefunder round for this community.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could've invested in OpenAI or Anthropic or Perplexity, not just read about them,” well, this is your moment to take a serious look at investing in NOYACK for as little as $100 . Board our  🚀

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I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported NOYACK up to now—and to those who will join us in what’s next.

Let’s build the future of wealth together.


Startup investing is risky and illiquid. You can lose your entire investment. Nothing here is investment advice. Please review all terms and risks on Wefunder before investing and only invest what you can afford to lose
#AgenticAI #Fintech #WealthTech #StartupInvesting #CommunityRound #crowdfunding #MillennialInvesting #FutureOfFinance

Charles Follini

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WealthMindset #37: Start now, because someday you'll wish you had.

Every high earner I mentor hits the same wall: "I should’ve started earlier."

Remember, today is the youngest you’ll ever be.
The most strategic move isn’t looking back with regret—it's deciding that today becomes your Day One.

Wealth doesn’t just grow from income. It multiplies through knowledge, timing, and mindset.
You don’t need perfect conditions, you need intention and momentum.

Many people already track macros, steps, and screen time. Time to track and train your money the same way.

If you want to build serious wealth, it starts with thinking differently—then acting accordingly.

"No matter your age, you’ll always wish you started younger. But today is the youngest you’ll ever be."

If you wish you invested in Apple decades ago, Agentic AI is your second shot.

Agentic AI is the next paradigm — tools that think, plan, and execute autonomously.

The wealth transfer is already happening. The early adopters won’t just profit — they’ll reshape industries.
Some will become millionaires. A few? Billionaires.

The only question is: will you be one of them? Learn how to invest in Agentic AI now 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03X6MTP0 

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The most expensive financial mistake you’ll make? A forgotten beneficiary form.

Most people treat beneficiary designations like a one-and-done checkbox. But here’s the truth: your retirement account doesn’t care what your will says. It follows the form.

That means your ex could inherit your 401(k). Your stepkids could be left out. Or worse — your estate could trigger a tax bill your heirs didn’t see coming.

This isn’t just about legacy — it’s about control. And clarity.

✅ Did you remarry?
✅ Did you roll over a retirement account?
✅ Did you list contingent heirs?

If you haven’t reviewed these forms recently, you’re gambling with one of your biggest financial assets.

Here’s the good news: You don’t have to untangle this alone.

⭐ Head to NOYACK. ai — it can guide you through the conversation points you should be having with your beneficiaries, and help decode complex topics in plain English 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03Sf02K0

Don’t just pass on assets. Pass on intention.

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I’m not that short - 5’ 11” on a good day - it’s just that my wife is really tall.  👢

Thanks to Joshua Greenberg and Bank of America Private Bank

Most people stress over saving a few thousand on taxes every December.

I get it. You max your 401(k), maybe donate to a charity, and sell off a loser or two from your portfolio — all solid moves. But let me reframe it for you:

Are you building a life around tax avoidance… or financial freedom?

Reducing your tax bill this year can save you a few bucks.
But owning the next decade? That takes a different mindset.

Instead of trying to outmaneuver the IRS every December, you could invest in something with compounding, generational potential — like Agentic AI.

While the rest of the world is stuck playing defense, I’m inviting you to play offense.

Stop focusing on tax tricks. Start building long-term autonomy. Invest in the tools that could rewrite your financial future.

Learn how you can invest in agentic AI fundraiser today — and build freedom for decades, not just this tax season 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03WHq3p0

Or comment below any questions you have about Agentic AI ... let's talk 💭

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Trump proposes a 50-year mortgage... Let’s talk about it.

Yes, stretching your loan over half a century lowers your monthly payment. But here’s the cost:

📉 Slower equity — $38K+ less after just 10 years
💸 An extra $335,000 in interest over time
🔁 More risk exposure — 5 decades of job changes, divorce, or downturns
🧬 And worst of all: passing debt, not wealth, to the next generation

That’s not a solution — it’s a trap dressed like affordability.

When buying a home starts to feel like renting from your future self, it’s time to pause and reassess.

Affordability isn't about longer timelines. It's about smarter strategy. That includes knowing when to buy, how to structure your loan, and how to use real estate to build, not bleed, wealth.

Have housing or mortgage questions? Ask NOYACK. ai — your 24/7 wealth mentor.

It runs scenarios, explains trade-offs, and helps you make informed decisions built for your future — not just your payment today.

Try NOYACK. ai today 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03Tg93g0

AccessGranted™

Wealth doesn’t come from guessing right once. It comes from building a repeatable system—then sharpening it like a blade.

My personal playbook? Identify. Build. Test. Revise. Scale.

That’s the framework I’ve used across ventures, asset classes, and markets. And it’s how I teach others to stop winging it—and start owning their financial future with intention.

If you’re not auditing your wealth-building process, then you’re not optimizing—you’re reacting. And that’s how people with six-figure incomes still feel stuck in the middle class.

You don’t need more hustle.
You need a better operating system.

That’s why I created NOYACK. ai — your 24/7 wealth mentor co-pilot to design, test, and scale your personal ownership strategy BEFORE you act. 

👉 Run your process through NOYACK. ai to identify what’s working — and what’s quietly draining your freedom: https://hubs.ly/Q03VsDWM0 

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Invest in Agentic AI so your kids won't need a Trump Account. 

If your idea of generational wealth is hoping your kids get a “Trump Account” someday… you're already behind.

A $1,000 government starter fund for newborns sounds good—but it’s not a plan, it’s a band-aid. Tax complications, contribution limits, and rigid rules? That’s not financial freedom. That’s dependency—just dressed up with a patriotic bow.

Here’s my take: the wealthy aren’t waiting for handouts. They’re investing ... specifically in Agentic AI. Why? Because owning the platforms that use AI—not just using the tools—is how you buy your time back, multiply your dollars, and build freedom across generations.

Millennials and Gen Z: You’ve got income, you’ve got hustle. Now you need assets that work for you.

You want to help your future kids? Build wealth now so they never need a “Trump Account.”

This is about taking the lead. Let’s make financial freedom your legacy—starting today. 👇

Want to start investing in agentic AI? You don’t need permission. You need access. Learn how to invest in Agentic AI here 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q03WSKcz0 

AccessGranted™

The future of wealth isn’t just digital. It’s intentional.

I’ve been watching a shift that reminds me of the early days of the internet—except this time, the transformation is agentic.

Agentic AI doesn’t just respond to commands—it understands your intent and acts on your behalf. That means systems that personalize in real time, make decisions autonomously, and adapt as your goals evolve.

Now imagine applying that to your money. 💰

That’s what we built with NOYACK. ai — your personal AI wealth partner. It doesn’t just spit out generic advice. It teaches you. It adapts to your goals. And it helps you make smarter moves with speed and confidence.

AI is already reinventing how billionaires manage their empires. Why can’t it do the same for you?
Try NOYACK. ai today 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03T6FRl0

AccessGranted™

Everyone wants to know if AI is a bubble. I think that’s the wrong question.

Even Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO of JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management, agrees — AI is an opportunity. It’s a revolution. Especially when it comes to how we build and protect wealth.

Here’s my take: AI isn’t just for tech bros and traders. It’s for anyone who wants smarter, faster, more personalized financial decisions.

Most people wait for Wall Street to validate a shift before acting. But if you’re reading this, you’re not “most people.”

💡 AI is already reshaping everything — from how companies scale, to how individuals manage cash flow, taxes, portfolios, and risk.

That’s why we built NOYACK. ai — a 24/7 agentic AI designed to help you run financial scenarios, explore investment strategies, and make informed, confident moves toward financial freedom.

If the CEO of JPMorgan sees AI’s impact on wealth management... Imagine what it could do for yours.

⭐ Try NOYACK. ai now — your personal wealth mentor 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03TgDkf0

AccessGranted™

You worked hard for your gains. Don’t let taxes take more than they should.


Or worse — watch your gains disappear while waiting to sell.

Before the year ends, here are two tax-smart moves every self-directed investor should know — especially if you’re a millennial HENRY managing your own portfolio.

📬 130,000+ people already get our weekly newsletter…shouldn’t you?  👉 https://bit.ly/493fTA6

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1️⃣ Use your losses — don’t just hold them

If you’re down on a stock but still believe in its future:
	•	Buy more shares now at the lower price
	•	Wait 31 days (to follow IRS rules)
	•	Sell your original, higher-cost shares to realize a tax loss

That loss can offset gains — or reduce your taxable income by up to $3,000. You stay invested, but get a real benefit now.

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2️⃣ Protect gains you can’t sell yet

If you’re planning to sell in January (to time income, bonuses, or taxes), but you’re worried the market could dip in the next 45 days:
	•	Consider a put option
	•	It works like insurance: if your stock drops, the option gains value
	•	You protect your upside — and don’t risk watching your gains disappear

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💡 Simple, legal, effective.
These are the kinds of moves that can change your after-tax results.

At Wealth Club, our nonprofit helps professionals build real financial literacy — without the jargon.

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Clear, actionable insights delivered every week.

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My family was twice decorated FDNY, NYPD and never once did they hide their faces. 

If someone is breaking the law then justice should ALWAYS be served 

But if you’re too cowardly to show your face while doing it the maybe it isn’t JUST. 

Otherwise, as  Sebastian Maniscalco says, “It ain’t right.”

 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  and US Border Patrol  - be proud of your job if you’re doing the right thing and don’t be COWARDS

Open article: The Washington Post on Instagram: "A crowd of bystanders confronted federal agents in Charlotte, North Carolina on Nov. 18 after they were seen arresting a man identified as Joshua Long in the parking lot of a shopping center. Long had been documenting Border Patrol's activities in the city, according to the Charlotte Observer, who also reported that he had been freed from an FBI office after six by instagram.com

The Washington Post on Instagram: "A crowd of bystanders confronted federal agents in Charlotte, North Carolina on Nov. 18 after they were seen arresting a man identified as Joshua Long in the parking lot of a shopping center. Long had been documenting Border Patrol's activities in the city, according to the Charlotte Observer, who also reported that he had been freed from an FBI office after six

AI isn't just changing tech... it’s also holding up the U.S. economy!

Nearly HALF of America’s GDP growth this year came from AI-related investment. Not just software and chips—but data centers, infrastructure, and stock market momentum powered by AI hype.

This isn’t just a tech trend. It’s the foundation of a new economic era. And that means opportunity—for those paying attention.

But here’s where I get concerned:
🧠 We’re in a moment where a few mega-players (you know the names) are pouring hundreds of billions into AI.
💸 Consumer wealth is riding high off AI stock surges.
🧱 Even construction jobs are being buoyed by data center builds.

If this growth engine slows (or stops) the ripple effect could hit everything from your portfolio to your paycheck.

This is exactly why I keep saying: don’t just be a consumer of tech—become an owner in it. Build wealth by investing in the infrastructure behind innovation.

The AI wave is here and NOYACK is opening the doors for everyday investors to own a piece of the infrastructure driving it all. Learn how to get early access to the AI infrastructure powering the future:

Invest in the next OpenAI here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ez-X34KM

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Money and mental health are not separate topics. Never have been.

I’ve mentored enough founders, investors, and first-timers to know:
📉 When your finances are off, your mindset suffers.
📈 When your mindset is off, your money decisions aren't great.

The truth is, most financial “advice” doesn’t reflect the real world Gen Z and Millennials are navigating—rising costs, delayed milestones, and nonstop pressure to “hustle harder.”

But what if the smarter move wasn’t more grind, but more clarity?
✅ Emotional awareness before market moves
✅ Systems over hustle
✅ Boring basics (like fee-free investing) over viral TikTok tactics

My advice? Build wealth with intention. Protect your peace like it’s an asset. And stop comparing your timeline to your parents’. That’s a different economy. A different world.

If you're feeling stuck or unsure where to start—ask NOYACK. ai 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03TgRwZ0

Your 24/7 AI wealth mentor is built to run the numbers, map out the strategy, and give you personalized, actionable guidance—whether it’s about investing, budgeting, taxes, housing, or building long-term wealth.

No guesswork. Just clear answers and next steps — anytime you need them.

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AI isn’t just disrupting industries — it’s testing your leadership.

You don’t need to be a coder to understand AI.
But if you're building wealth or managing capital, you do need to understand what powers it — and what breaks it.

Because here’s the truth:
AI isn’t neutral. It reflects the bias of the data it learns from and the people who train it.

If you’re not paying attention to how your AI tools handle privacy, transparency, or fairness, you’re not just taking a technical risk — you’re taking a reputational one.

As AI continues to scale across finance, real estate, healthcare, and hiring, ethical literacy isn’t optional — it’s a competitive edge.

The leaders who win in this next cycle won’t just use AI. They’ll use it wisely.

At NOYACK, we don’t just build with AI. We build with accountability.

That’s why we created NOYACK. ai — your 24/7 copilot built to deliver transparent, ethical, and explainable answers in real time.

Try NOYACK. ai now 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03SfK1S0

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Definitely what an innocent person would do 😂😂

Everyone’s panicking that AI will take their job. 🤖
The real risk? Letting AI pass you by while you keep trading time for money.

As an investor and operator, I don’t use AI to “do my work for me.” I use it to multiply my judgment. It’s my tool belt.

It can calibrate my risk, define my downside and analyze data.

The top performers aren’t automating creativity. They’re using AI to amplify it. If you’re serious about building wealth and navigating your career in the age of AI, here’s what I’ve learned (and live by):

✅ Invest time in learning how AI actually works.
✅ Treat AI as a means to scale wisdom, not just output.
✅ Audit your inputs.
✅ Make AI part of your wealth strategy.

If you’re a high earner, AI shouldn’t just make you faster at email. It should help you see patterns earlier, test ideas cheaper, and move capital with more confidence.

That’s exactly why I’m building NOYACK. ai—to put institutional-grade AI in the service of your financial education/freedom, not the other way around. 

The future belongs to the ones who know how to remix technology into meaning.

🔍 Curious how we're doing this at NOYACK to help you grow smarter, not just faster? Visit NOYACK. ai 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03LxygN0 

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By the time people feel the AI wave, it will already have reshaped how wealth is built.

Agentic AI—systems that don’t just “chat” but actually take action—is already running inside major platforms. When names like Forbes and Intuit are spotlighting Agentic AI, that’s your cue the wave isn’t theory, it’s deployment. 

Software giants are using agents to reconcile books, run payroll, speed up payments and guide decisions. Now boardrooms are waking up to a new reality: if an AI agent can surface forgotten data or act on bad signals, your upside and your risk both get amplified.

Here’s how I look at it as an investor and operator:
🔹This isn’t a feature trend; it’s a new financial infrastructure layer.
🔹 Early ownership in that layer has historically created outsized, generational wealth.
🔹 The win goes to people who combine curiosity with caution: embrace the tech, demand security and transparency. 

That’s why we’ve built our own Agentic AI focused on fixing personal wealth management with next-gen AI. 

Ever wished you invested in Apple when it first came out? Here's your opportunity to not live with regret: learn more about how you can reserve your spot to invest in NOYACK's Agentic AI 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03VRN680

Comment “AI WEALTH” or DM me to learn more and invest now in our campaign.

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Troy Hipolito

Founder - LinkedIn Accelerator Program | B2Bs, Owners, Coaches, & Entrepreneurs

The Troy Agency

MY STORY:  As a military veteran & single father I love family & good people. I also enjoy connecting the dots, running proper introductions, & solving business problems for people like you.

I have an award-winning IT company (www.isointeractive.com) that helps hundreds of clients to make projects successful & special. Includes Gamification, Mobile Apps, Games, Virtual Words, Web Programing/systems. These are for large Fortune companies like Coca-Cola, Xbox, Target, Wrigley's, Harry Potter Fans, & smaller startups. 

However, most of our work came from helping other agencies. Then many of those larger clients stop using agencies altogether & started pulling talent in-house. This devastated the agency model.

So we had to learn how to "properly" date for business - with LinkedIn. This is where our journey took us. It worked so well we started "The Troy Agency" & created... 

THE LINKEDIN ACCELERATOR SYSTEM. A "Done With You Program" (Outreach, Branding, & Booking)

👆🏼.  1 On 1 LinkedIn Coaching & Business Strategy 
- LinkedIn profile optimization
- Specific LinkedIn business goals
- Optimizing your daily process

✌🏽. Personalized Communications & Vetted Bookings
- Vetting bookings
- Customized social messaging campaigns
- Optimized warm email campaigns

🤟🏼. Social Media Posts for LinkedIn:
- Stylized Image Creation
- Original carousel/PDF designs for posts
- Video editing & creation 
- Engagement campaigns to drive interest

HOW I CAN HELP YOU & WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Manage a team of LinkedIn experts, business strategists, storytellers/writers, video editors, graphic artists, success managers, communicators, & appointment settings. 

Dedicated to vastly increasing your social network, professional exposure, number of relationships & sales interactions for your business.     

Combining LinkedIn coaching, human interaction, & customized systems for your business.

You can have an entire marketing agency for the price of a good full-time local Virtual Assistant.

CONNECTOR & FIXER | LINKEDIN ACCELERATOR SYSTEM | FOR B2Bs, CMOs, OWNERS, CONSULTANTS & AGENCIES

Need a conversation? Book a call https://go.oncehub.com/selectconsultation

This is definitely a new role and a needed one. Could you use an audience at scale? We cracked the code and driving your audience to LinkedIn Events. With over 60% engagement - driving interest is key to increase scale and interest within an event. 

From planning, pre-engaging, formulating an irresistible offer, working with sponsors, and event post-engagement. Creating a successful event is simply a byproduct of the work performed.  

And we focused on 3 and only THREE areas:

👆🏼.  Manage & promote your Linkedin Events (Large audience you control).

✌🏽.  Helping You with LinkedIn Business Consulting. Where to begin, how to set it up properly, and how to execute a streamlined day-to-day process. 

🤟🏼..  The LinkedIn Excelerator Program is a Done With You - Humanized LinkedIn Systems that brings you Clients (Outreach, Branding, & Booking).


To have a talk is free  https://go.oncehub.com/selectconsultation

SCALING YOUR AUDIENCE W/LINKEDIN EVENT MANAGEMENT | FOR B2Bs, CMOs, AGENCIES & ENTREPRENEURS

Roll Digital

As a Business System Architect for Digital Roll, I support their marketing and relationship systems to increase overall growth and client support.

Through The Troy Agency, I have built numerous multichannel, relationship, and marketing systems to allow clients to increase the awareness of their brand and high-value services. 

We currently use some of the Digital Roll systems with our own clients as part of the larger "The 90-day PLUS Client Acquisition Program"

This program

→ We set up all the outreach systems and marketing strategies on multiple channels. 
→ Train you and your team. 
→ And give the main licenses for an entire year so you have a good runway for success. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Czh5Tp3F-ZD7IztUJUJ6J-NvUlzM8dvZ 

Making my involvement with Digital Roll a great combination of expanding sales and marketing systems that build relationships through providing value to entrepreneurs and businesses in the B2B and service-based industries.

Business System Architect

Skoop - Instant Video

The app development subdivision of "The Troy Agency." Creating stunning applications and systems to drive business and communications forward.

With an extensive portfolio of award-winning Fortune 500 and startup websites, mobile applications, and specialty systems we strive to create products that are useful and profitable.

"SKOOP - Instant Video for LinkedIn & More" is our first independent application designed to fill in the candid video communications gap on LinkedIn and help build better relationships between individuals.

Get SKOOP at https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/skoop-instant-video-for-l/gplimcomjkejccjoafekbjedgmlclpag

View the portfolio on our parent website at: https://thetroyagency.com/category/projects/

Need professional application development? Schedule some time for a conversation: https://go.oncehub.com/selectconsultation

Founder

Appfoster

I worked at Appfoster for over a year before taking the position of President. We had about 8 really good web, app, and mobile projects and with such a great team we will continue the success.

President

Software Solutions Inc - Atlanta-Web and Mobile App Development Company

In a previous company ISO Interactive, I worked with Max (current CEO of SSI).  And I still do. Helping him with his new company to manage the user stories for the development team and communicate the voice of the customer within the Scrum process. 

That is a fancy way of saying I help maximize the value and convey the vision of the product to the development team and communicate the voice of the customer. Maybe that is the facey way of saying it ;-)

So, I make sure products work, flow, and spark in the right way. 

Converting customer pains and problems into actional user stories for fantastic products. 

Oh and I also run the proper introductions to stakeholders to drive relationships and make things happen. That is not really a Product Owner’s role but I enjoy connecting people and companies to actionable solutions.

Product Owner

ReturnClient

WHAT WE DO: ReturnClient Connects you Directly to Verified Clients.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT: We built a system that saved our company. It increased our meetings and the ability to close deals faster. So helping others as most professional services need less prospecting and more direct client conversions. 

SEE HOW IT WORKS: This is a good explainer video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MooZ3uMarXQ . And you can also take a look at the Founder conversation on systems at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2voV4MLAsA&t

READY TO TALK? We’re happy to brainstorm with you at no charge.  Schedule a quick conversation at https://go.oncehub.com/selectconsultation

ISO Interactive

WHAT WE DO: ISO Interactive provides award-winning software development solutions for traditional and emerging technologies including web and mobile apps, online systems, games, and the art to go with them: concept sketches, 2D illustrations, 3D environments, interfaces, video editing and production, and animations.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT: We are trusted, affordable firm that uses a shared resource model. That means we custom-build the team for your exact project specifications from our pool of over 100 proven, high-quality resources that we have worked with for many years. We know their strengths and match them for specific roles in your projects.

WHO WE WORK WITH: We work directly with clients, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, and with agencies too.

WHY WORK WITH US: We produce quality work, built from the ground up with careful polish in every detail. We provide direct client support and our clients always come first.

SEE OUR WORK: Some of our public work is listed in the Projects section below, complete with URLs.

READY TO TALK? We’re happy to brainstorm with you at no charge for the first session. Download our skills deck at www.isointeractive.com/pdf and schedule at www.meetme.so/TroyHipolito.

Founder & Problem Solver

Reflexis Systems

Redesigned business software for Fortune 500 clients. Projects ranged from proper UX flow to actual redesign of current and new features for Mobile and Tablet apps, Online Software, and Emails.

•	Restructured entire workflow to streamline and modernize software
•	Provided HTML templates for designed email variations

Senior UI / UX Designer

Cricket Wireless

Intermediate support to help organize and centralize 35 to 40 web and mobile app projects. Created a more agile approach, supported time/resource allocation, and created instructional documentation. 

This helped standardize project locations, status updates, and task communication. Projects included the rebranding and development of the central websites, mobile optimization, FCC and related compliances, campaigns, eCommerce, mobile apps and other company-related initiatives. 

•	Interfaced with several departments and several remote full-time project managers
•	Successfully managed or interfaced with over 30 projects simultaneously on multiple platforms
•	Developed partial agile workflow system with instructional documentation
•	Supported device testing for initiatives

Project Manager

Ryan Partnership

On this project, brands and exclusive events with prize systems were driven through Microsites, Mobile version optimized sites, Online Video, iPhone Apps, Android Apps, and Windows Mobile. Short run campaigns for current and new brands of candy consisted of millions of participants. They also incorporated standard social media tools with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social avenues.

•	Worked with five different vendors simultaneously, both local and remote, to manage three Wrigley’s projects
•	Developed detailed UX documents, SOWs, project plans, and client-facing timelines
•	Developed detailed UX (User Experience) documents, SOWs (Statement of Work), Project Plans, and client facing Timelines.

Producer / Project Manager

💁🏻The Not-So-Boring LinkedIn Guy 🤷🏽‍♀️| LinkedIn Influencer | App Developer | Business Coach | LinkedIn Outreach & Event Management | Content Creation | Build Relationships w/High-Value Clients on Multiple Channels

Have you ever looked at LinkedIn & said “What the heck are people doing here? How can I make LinkedIn a major part of my strategy?”

Do I create a DM strategy, build email lists, or create a LIVE show or monthly event, how about content and posts?

You are not the only one. Previously, I’ve asked that, myself.

Let me tell you a little story... 

I am of mixed race. My mother is from Switzerland & my father is Filipino. My previous title was "Top Swissappino Game Designer in the World"

And I have been a CAD draftsman, proudly served in the US Army, creative programmer, UI/UX designer, PM, entrepreneur, & single father

Had an award-winning agency for gamification. I was lucky enough to develop & support interesting applications for both Fortune 500 companies & startups. From Harry Potter fan-based virtual world, & Xbox mobile app to Coca-Cola branded sites & applications

We were doing well & it all crashed. For the most part, the large companies stopped using agencies & brought projects in-house

We had to figure out something quickly

I reached out to a few colleagues that were doing well. They told me about building long-term relationships through LinkedIn & creating a daily process

Yeah, I was not that great in relationships. I was a terrible dater 😂. But over the years I began to understand🤔 So I took the relationship advice & systems experience and then combined them into a blended customized experience

Used what I learned & started THE TROY AGENCY💥

🤷🏽‍♀️  WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH
Build high-value relationships by helping you use LinkedIn effectively, create personal branding, & improve your human engagement

THE 3 AREAS OF SUPPORT ↓

👆🏼.  LinkedIn Consulting & Training. Get your bearings & get you moving

✭ Audit your LI profile
✭ Understanding your business goals
✭ Identify your ideal prospects
✭ Communicate properly
✭ Create a day-to-day routine


✌🏽. Linked To Sell Accelerator - A robust “Done For You/White Glove Service” 

✭ Profile makeover 
✭ Business strategy
✭ 1-on-1 consultation
✭ Personalized communications
​​✭ LinkedIn posts content & design
​​✭ Outreach, branding & bookings


🤟🏼. Manage Your LinkedIn Events - Drive business at scale

​​✭ Maximizing your engagement
​​✭ List management
​​✭ Value-driven pre-engagement via email
​​✭ Engagement via posts, group DMs
​​✭ Project & sponsor management
​​✭ LinkedIn Event & webinar setup
​​✭ Support on driving registrations


If you need to manage your LinkedIn efforts & drive appointments, or support your LinkedIn Events & even run your own revenue-generating system then let's talk

MY STORY:  A military veteran & single father. Love family & good people. I also enjoy connecting the dots, running proper introductions, & solving business problems for people like you.

I have an award-winning IT company (www.isointeractive.com) that helps hundreds of clients to make projects successful & special. Includes Gamification, Mobile Apps, Games, Virtual Words, Web Programing/systems. These are for large Fortune companies like Coca-Cola, Xbox, Target, Wrigley's, Harry Potter Fans, & smaller startups. 

However, most of our work came from helping other agencies. Then many of those larger clients stop using agencies altogether & started pulling talent in-house. This devastated the agency model.

So we had to learn how to date. Properly date for business - with LinkedIn. This is where our journey took us. It worked so well we started "The Troy Agency" & created... 

THE LINKEDIN ACCELERATOR SYSTEM. A "Done With You Program" (Outreach, Branding, & Booking)

👆🏼.  1 On 1 LinkedIn Coaching & Business Strategy 
- LinkedIn profile optimization
- Specific LinkedIn business goals
- Optimizing your daily process

✌🏽. Personalized Communications & Vetted Bookings
- Vetting bookings
- Customized social messaging campaigns
- Optimized warm email campaigns

🤟🏼. Social Media Posts for LinkedIn:
- Stylized Image Creation
- Original carousel/PDF designs for posts
- Video editing & creation 
- Engagement campaigns to drive interest

HOW I CAN HELP YOU & WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT: Manage a team of LinkedIn experts, business strategists, storytellers/writers, video editors, graphic artists, success managers, communicators, & appointment settings. 

Dedicated to vastly increasing your social network, professional exposure, number of relationships & sales interactions for your business.     

Combining LinkedIn coaching, human interaction, & customized systemS for your business.

You can have an entire marketing agency for the price of a good full-time local Virtual Assistant.

Thanksgiving as I see it is about family, time for reflection, gratitude, and in many ways, a chance to consciously separate work from our personal lives. 

I know, I know, we often blend the two – it's practically a lifestyle for many of us in the entrepreneurial space! 

I mean, I even wear the same Adidas style clothes. But that is because it's still cool! 😎

But when you really understand why we do it, it almost always comes down to family and the drive to support others.

This year, it's just my daughter and me, and that is more than okay.

 It's a genuine blessing. 

🧒🏻 She's doing wonderfully, bills are covered, our ⚙️ software SKOOP is growing, we're forging new 🤝 partnerships, 🧾 system project proposals are being sent out, and 🙋🏻‍♂️ clients are converting right here on LinkedIn. 

And if you need help, please feel free to schedule some time with me (my booking link is right on my LinkedIn profile).

It’s a powerful reminder of what truly matters and what we’re working towards. 🚀

I sincerely hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving. There is always, always a plenitude of things to be grateful for, no matter the circumstances.


🤔 QUESTION: What are you grateful for this year? 👇✨


#Gratitude #Family #Thanksgiving

Be a winner. 

And sure, you're not going to win every fight, every client. But you can focus on being the absolute best version of yourself. 

★ It’s not about controlling every external factor – that’s impossible! 
But what you can control, with all your might, is how you respond to challenges and how you uplift and support your team. That’s where true leadership shines through. ✨

★ And sure, systems and partners help a lot. 
I mean, that is what we do with clients. Expecially on multiple channels, expanding your brand and providing value to your audience. 

★ When you achieve a win, big or small, remember it’s rarely just your win. 
More often than not, it’s a victory for your team, your family, or everyone you care about. It’s a ripple effect of positivity and shared success. 🚀

★ Just like my daughter, Alyeska, recently earned "Student of the Month."
Seeing her dedication and achievement was incredibly inspiring. If she can accomplish great things through focus and hard work, then you absolutely can too! Keep pushing, keep supporting, and celebrate those wins together. Have an awesome day! ✅

QUESTION: 
🤷🏻 What are your goals over the next week that are going to make some wins?

#Leadership #Teamwork #PersonalGrowth

I wanted to share something that's been on my mind. 

I put this photo up for a few reasons. 

★ First, I needed a good post for the end of the week to politely nudge you to pause and think for a moment. 

★ Second, when I was younger, I looked a lot like Keanu Reeves (in my mind lol). Unfortunately, he is taller and a little more handsome. But I believe we both share the same fighting spirit. So, close enough 🤷🏽. 

★ Third, no matter how good or bad life gets, I always try to be real, even if it's not the popular thing to do. 

★ And fourth, I really like you to take a moment and use that humble side we all possess to be thankful for what you have and what you've accomplished over the last few weeks, and what we all have to look forward to. 

Even if they are small things, they are definitely worth being thankful for.


Let me start by sharing some wins from the past few weeks:

✨ Personal Well-being: 
My daughter is healthy and happy. That’s always the number one priority.

✅ Life's Flow: 
I’m experiencing very little drama, which is a blessing. My bills are covered, and that brings a lot of peace of mind.

🚀 Business Pipeline: 
We have 5 different prospects who need either consulting on LinkedIn sales systems or CRM development. Chances are high that at least one of them will convert into a client! Also, a current client just recommended me to 3 other potential clients. That was really nice. Thanks, Ryan Seifert!

🤝 Integration Milestone: 
We've secured our first integration partner with our SaaS product, Skoop - Instant Video, with FieldBuilt CRM. The mention of the association with SKOOP video capabilities has already opened new doors for them.

📈 User Growth: 
SKOOP now has approximately 300 active users, with exciting new power-user features rolling out early next week.

Now, I'm not exactly rolling in dough. I’ve got a 16-year-old car that I just had to fix, and we live in a modest but still nice place. I’m not currently making enough to even go on dates. On top of that, my daughter really wants a mom.

And, you know what? I'm thankful for all of it.

🤔 QUESTION:
Over the last several weeks, what are you thankful for? 

I would genuinely like to hear it. 


And remember, I'm always open to supporting if it's within my wheelhouse. BTW: My booking link is on my LinkedIn profile. Hint, hint. 😉


Have a fantastic weekend!

#Gratitude #BusinessWins #WeekendVibes

Creating Native videos vs. Skoop videos for LinkedIn communications

We’ve been working on our tool SKOOP for a while now, and every time we drop a significant feature, I get excited to share it!

We've heard you – not everyone wants to click away from LinkedIn to watch a video. 


★ So, we've developed a way to embed videos directly within messages, keeping prospects engaged right where they are. 

Building more authentic relationships faster isn’t just about sending a video; it’s about creating a full "sandwich" of connection: a compelling text introduction, your engaging video, and clear calls to action. 

This approach has increased my vetted booked business meetings from a 3% to 21% on a single LinkedIn message. 💥

You can create this valuable "sandwich" quickly. 

Create hyper-personalization by integrating your message context with video content that is truly easy to do and is human-made. 

You can even add a booking link directly to the video, streamlining the process for prospects to schedule a call. 

And for those who prefer the classic "just send the video" approach, we’ve just added that, just like how you would do it on your smartphone. 

The advantage of SKOOP videos is their versatility; they work everywhere, from LinkedIn messages to email campaigns.

We're not just stopping at better video outreach. 


★ SKOOP also scans your profile and content to help you generate posts that sound authentically like you, saving you valuable time. 


★  Plus, we've integrated a robust CRM, and we’re thrilled to announce our upcoming integration with FieldBuilt CRM! This means a seamless experience for managing your pipeline and nurturing client relationships.


Start building those deeper connections faster! 👇

#LinkedInSales #ClientAcquisition #VideoMarketing

I'm not a salesperson, but I know sales are the lifeblood of any business. That's why I focus on creating a "buying environment" instead of pushing sales. 🚀

It’s about showing genuine effort and building relationships. 


One powerful way to with new connections is to:

→ Use SKOOP (Skoop - Instant Video) with the sandwich method 🥪. 

This isn't about a long, boring message. It's a hyper-personalized video approach that takes about 2.5 minutes and converts six times better than those generic texts. 💥


Here's how that particular method works:

🍞 1. Bread (Context): A quick 2-3 line message thanking them for connecting and adding something specific to them. Think of it as the welcoming appetizer.

🥩 2. Meat (Content): A short video (30-60 seconds). Again, address them by name, mention specifics about their profile or recent activity, and finish with a humble call to action. My go-to is to mention my network and invite them to check my profile, then feel free to send their booking link if they like what they see.

🍞 3. Bread (More Context): Title the video with their name! This ensures they know it's made just for them. ✅

This technique demonstrates you're invested in the relationship, not just the sale. It’s personal, it’s efficient, and it works. 

Who’s ready to build their buying environment? 👇
And what more tips? 

Just follow or ask me directly. I am always open to a productive conversation.

#LinkedInStrategy #ClientAcquisition #SalesTips

Ever think about the ripple effect of genuine help? 
What if I told you helping the right people can convert your sales by 10X?

Would you help then?

When you offer assistance without expecting immediate payment, something incredible happens. 🚀


It breaks down walls and builds trust. Here’s what typically unfolds:

★ The first scenario: 
They take your advice, solve their problem, and walk away impressed. They won’t speak negatively about you, even if they can't afford your services right now. They recognize the value you brought. ✅

★ The second scenario: 
They solve their immediate issue with your guidance and then realize that in business, one solved problem often reveals two more. If they liked your approach, they're likely to hire you for those other challenges. It's about demonstrating capability and building rapport. 📈

★ The third:
Often, the most powerful scenario: If budget is a constraint but they truly appreciate your input, you can ask for a favor. This favor isn't a transaction; it's a referral. "Do you know anyone who could use this kind of help?" 🤔

★ And here's the strategic kicker: 
When someone else vouches for you, it carries immense weight. Your own claims might fall on deaf ears, but a trusted recommendation? That's pure gold. ✨

 It converts prospects into clients far more effectively than any self-promotion ever could. Building that referral network through consistent, valuable help is a long-term strategy that pays dividends.

QUESTION: 
🤔 How are you thinking about supporting your ideal client?


#ReferralMarketing #BusinessStrategy #ClientAcquisition

The fastest way to achieve any monumental goal is to find a pack or a group that's already doing what you want to achieve. 

This goes for B2B services as well as SaaS products. 

Although my main business is creating sales and relationship systems for B2Bs and service based professionals (coaches, consultants, sales etc...), when I founded Skoop - Instant Video, trying to scale that solo feels like hand-to-hand combat. 

Although our SaaS is a tool for our main consulting business - it is in fact an entirely different business modle in itself.  As selling low cost software tools you need volume. 

😅 My SaaS product, SKOOP, and it is still in the early days. The one-on-one onboarding calls is absolutely crushing me (although I still do that as it can lead to partnerships). But it is just meeting after meeting (for now), diving into the nitty-gritty details.

At $47 a month, some people would question the cost. But I'd always flip it back to them: "How much is one client worth to you?" Especially when our tool can boost conversion rates about six times better. That's the kind of ROI that makes even a small monthly fee disappear. 💥

The fastest way I've discovered to hit those monumental goals? 

Again, find a pack, a group that's already doing what you want to achieve. 

This was a massive lesson for me. By connecting with other small yet growing SaaS products for integration (I had what they were missing mentality) and resellers partners those right people understood out journey. 

Working in this way allows us to see the direct path forward for SKOOP. It wasn't about reinventing the wheel, but about learning from those who had already mastered the road. 🚀

This is why I'm so passionate about sharing actionable strategies and insights. We're always looking for ways to maximize conversion and streamline growth. It's about the  smarter, not just harder working route (when possible).


Here’s what I’ve learned from seeking out those who’ve walked the path before:

✅ Observe their strategies:
 - What channels are they using? 
 - How are they engaging their audience?

✅ Understand their challenges: 
What roadblocks did they face, and how did they overcome them?

✅ Adapt their successes: 
Not everything will fit, but what can be customized for your unique business?

It’s about continuous learning and building momentum. 
You don't have to go it alone!


How have you leveraged the success of others to propel your own goals? 
Let me know below! 👇

#BusinessGrowth #SaaS #Entrepreneurship

SKOOP now has its first integration partnership with FieldBuild CRM 🤜🏻💥🤛🏾

This is video 11 on my SaaS journey, and it is always about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Just the raw truth about a LinkedIn business consultant producing his own software with partners and just bootstrapping it. 

No funding, no large sums of money - just developing a tool that solves particular problems, a lot of sweat equity, connecting the dots, and sheer willpower to contain my insanity. 🤪

And today out of the "good", "bad", and "ugly", we have something "good" to talk about:  🤝 Specifically, the power of integration (our first to be more specific).


We recently forged a partnership with the owner of FieldBuild CRM, Daniel McCraine. 

✅ FieldBuild is more than just a competent CRM platform with source code ownership. Allowing you can expand it and modify as needed. That structure automatically presents significant tax deductions is which is a much sought-after business goal.

✅ But one of the most important things is that it crucially provides detailed training to help users truly leverage its capabilities. People don't just want to save money via tax deductions with a CRM; they want to grow their clientele and make money from it. That’s where the training aspect really shines. ✨ You can demo it with the booking link in the comments 💬 below. 👇

We're integrating our own tool, SKOOP, with FieldBuild, bringing instant video capabilities directly into their CRM. This marks our first major integration partnership, and it's a foundational step that unlocks so much potential. 🚀


SKOOP itself is a powerhouse for LinkedIn and business development. It excels at three key things:

1️⃣ Instant Messaging: 
Converts LinkedIn DMs into clients with text and video. It's proven to be six times more effective, boosting my own vetted booked business meeting rate from 3% to 21% on a single message! 💥

2️⃣ Personality Cloning & Content Creation: 
It mirrors your writing style and pulls from your knowledge base to create content, making your communication authentic and consistent.

3️⃣ Built-in CRM: 
A simple, integrated CRM that will soon have a FieldBuild CRM integration component. 

This integration with FieldBuild is a game-changer. It's about creating a seamless experience where our video capabilities enhance their already powerful CRM. It shows how even seemingly small integrations can have a massive impact on driving success and creating tangible value for users.

We're always looking for new deals and new partnerships that can help us grow and serve our clients better. If you're interested in learning more about SKOOP or our integration capabilities, feel free to drop a comment or question below! 👇

QUESTIONS:
→ What are your thoughts on partnership integrations? 
→ What has been your experience? 💬

#BusinessDevelopment #Partnerships #SAAS

Just wrapped up a little Thanksgiving with my partner in crime, Alyeska (my daughter, and we don't do any crimes). 

We kept it simple – some ham, chicken, mac and cheese, and fresh green beans with a great sauce. 

It got me thinking about how we approach building better relationships. And that can apply to business, especially in the B2B and service sectors. 🚀

Wouldn't it be great to stop the constant "selling" environment, and start creating a "buyers environment"? 

It’s where people naturally gravitate towards those they know, like, and trust. 

Building that connection is key. When people feel comfortable and confident, they're more inclined to engage. ✅


🤷🏻 So, how do we cultivate that trust and positive environment?

★ 1.  Solve their problems or alleviate their pain points:
This is the foundation. Show them you understand their challenges and have the solutions. That is real value. And you can even break the types into a 3-Tier Value Structure©️.

★ 2.  Let them get to know you on a more personal level:
Sharing a glimpse into your world, like our simple Thanksgiving, builds rapport. It humanizes the professional.

★ 3.  Offer a fresh perspective:
This can be anything from a unique way to look at a solution to simply making them smile. It’s about adding value and a positive experience. ✨


This approach shifts the focus from pushing a sale to creating an opportunity for genuine connection and value exchange. When we support and motivate each other, the opportunities to build those buyer environments naturally increase.

Hope you’re all having a productive and inspiring week! 
And I am always open to a conversation (booking link on my LinkedIn profile). 


😊
Please feel free to share your own pics of good times or family moments in the comments. 👇

#ClientAcquisition #RelationshipBuilding #BusinessGrowth

Interview with Tanya Alvarez with PeerProgress AI

Troy from the Troy Agency builds systems and strategies for B2Bs and service-based professionals, along with AI sales-related tool, and is having an interesting conversation with Tanya Alvarez on her new AI venture, PeerProgress...

PeerProgress is an AI-plus-human accountability system that helps high-ticket coaching programs drive faster client wins, higher retention, and cleaner insight data—without adding work to the coaching team.

Interview with Tanya Alvarez with PeerProgress AI

5-Channels for business growth and attract high-value clients (a free guide). 

You've got a business, you're serving clients, and you're ready for more consistent growth? 

Let's be real, relying on just one or two channels can feel like playing a guessing game with your revenue. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 

What if you could build a predictable, steady stream of high-ticket clients, not just for 90 days, but sustainably?

That's exactly what we built the "90-Day PLUS Client Acquisition Program" to do for coaches, consultants, and B2Bs with premium offers. It’s about creating a system that puts your brand front and center where your ideal clients are, building trust, and ultimately driving sales. 🚀

Think about it: building your brand and creating steady revenue over 90 days on multiple channels. This isn't about chasing shiny objects; it's about strategic, multichannel outreach. 


We break down how to transform your approach across key areas:

★ Channel 1 – Your LinkedIn Personal Profile: 
This is your digital storefront. We'll make sure it’s SEO-optimized and crystal clear about whom you serve and the transformation you provide. It’s about attracting the right people and gently repelling those who aren't a good fit, saving you precious time. ✅

★ Channel 2 – Social Media Posts as Value & Sales Drivers: 
Consistent, engaging content is your magnet. We focus on creating weekly posts that offer genuine value, solve problems, and tell your story in a human way. This builds awareness, establishes you as an expert, and sparks conversations that lead to opportunities. 🔥

★ Channel 3 – LinkedIn Campaigns: 
We go beyond basic connection requests. This involves crafting targeted campaigns – connection requests, message campaigns to your existing network, and InMail for specific invitations like online events. The key is combining personalization with value to drive meaningful conversations. 👇

★ Channel 4 – Email: 
Still a powerhouse when used right! Not everyone lives on LinkedIn. We build strategies from LinkedIn-to-email bridges, warm re-engagement sequences, to strategic, segmented email campaigns. Your email list is an asset, and we show you how to nurture it for long-term client acquisition. 📈

★ Channel 5 – Virtual Events: 
These are incredible for building a loyal following, growing your email list, and creating opportunities for direct client conversions or setting up those crucial vetted meetings. Plus, you can actively engage with attendees and follow up with interested individuals. ✨


The free guide shows the importance of identifying your Ideal Client Prospects (ICPs) and developing your own proprietary "3-Tier Value Structure©️" to guide prospects from initial interest to becoming a high-ticket client. 💥

Dig into the guide and reach out if you'd like a conversation. 
My booking link is on my LinkedIn profile BTW :-)

#ClientAcquisition #B2BMarketing #Consulting

The 90-Day LinkedIn Client Acquistion Program Guide

Why we built a business software tool for LinkedIn first.

As a Linkedin business consultant, I simply saw a gap in the market on this platform specfically. On LinkedIn there are 2 main areas for doing busienss for consultants and B2Bs. 

That is the DMs (LinkedIn Direct Messages) and the content (ie. posts).

The DMs, for the most part stopped converting. 

So at one time, they converted really well, and then everyone used automation, like you said, automation or something, and they were just selling, selling, selling, and it became very saturated. 

And so there was an opportunity to personalize (or even better hyper-personalize). 💪🏼

We perviously created a server system that sent videos. It was very similar to the LinkedIn phone app and it sent out baked video. Baked video is like one video for everything through automation, and it worked a lot better. 

Then we looked at it for personalization and said, you know what, it would be great to have a tool right on top of your browser. That I can do a video, click a button, boom, send it, and also be great to store and have instant access to the predetermined most common message replies (that way we can start with the subject and make changes thus saving time and adding clarity).

💡 Personalization is the key to build relationships in today's saturated market. 

Finding ways to stand out and connect on a more human level can make all the difference. 

Are you leveraging personalization in your outreach strategies?

#Personalization #MarketingStrategy #LinkedInTips

Happy Monday, everyone! I wanted to share a quick peek behind the curtain and highlight two YouTube channels that are really important to my LinkedIn strategy. 

Subscribe if you can. 👇


1️⃣ First up is my LinkedIn Strategy channel, @TheTroyAgency (link in the comments). 

While it's still growing with under 600 subscribers (always open to your support and questions there! 🚀), it's where I house many of my in-depth LinkedIn conversations. 

I'm passionate about creating systems around LinkedIn, building sales funnels, and nurturing genuine relationships – and this channel is a great resource for that.


2️⃣ Then there's @SkoopApp (link in the comments). 

If you're not familiar, SKOOP is a SaaS product we developed specifically with LinkedIn in mind. It’s designed to elevate your outreach by seamlessly combining text and video, using a powerful "sandwich method." I've personally seen this approach boost my vetted booked meeting rate from 3% to an incredible 21% on a single message – that's a 6x increase! 💥 

SKOOP isn't just about video; it also includes CRM functionalities, content creation in your unique voice, and is built for hyper-personalization. 

It’s all about ensuring the other person knows you've taken the time to connect authentically, rather than just sending out generic blasts.

My SKOOP channel is currently at just 34 subscribers, so any follows and questions there would be immensely appreciated as well! ✨ 

If there's a specific LinkedIn challenge you're facing or a strategy you're curious about, definitely ask, and I might just create a video explaining it. 

Thanks for your support, and have a fantastic week!


#LinkedInStrategy #SaaS #ClientAcquisition

Supporting Mitchell Tan 📮's post on his recent SaaS success. ↓

His team recently hit 500k ARR feels like a massive milestone, but the journey from thousands of 1:1 onboarding calls to obsessing over analytics has been a wild ride. 🚀

#PLG #StartupGrowth #Entrepreneurship

Kondo passed 500k ARR last month 📈

What has and has not changed since launch a year ago:

1. Early on, you had to do a 1:1 onboarding call to get access. I've done 1000s. It's still an option, but most self-serve. Don't do free trials anymore, so that leaves 10-15 calls / week with folks serious about our product.

2. Back then, we tracked activation by booking a follow-up call with users 1 month after signup. With ~100 weekly signups and ~1,500 customers, that's no longer realistic. So we've beefed up a lot on ANALYTICS and I now obsess over numbers like every proper PLG founder should (was slow to learn this 🫣)

3.  First 50 users came from outbound. Next 100 inbound from word of mouth. The next 1000 the same way. That's GREAT, but also a PROBLEM. We've tested a bunch of outbound and paid channels over the past few months, but still haven't cracked a scalable growth engine yet. Fingers crossed.

4. We grew our headcount from 2 → 3 by hiring Anastasia as our first employee. One of two best decisions I will ever make in life. Also brought on Gaurav as an advisor. Two of two. 

5. Still no plans to sell away chunks of the company to VCs. Not running a 🦄farm here. Trying to grow fast but profitably has been a great lesson because every $ we spend on something could be $ in our personal bank accounts (!!) so it better get us $ back fast (!!!). 

6. A year ago I would actively hunt for posts saying "LinkedIn's inbox is SOOO BAD HOW DOES ANYONE FIND ANYTHING IN IT." I don't do that anymore because folks now tag me on posts like that (thank you, friends 🙇‍♂️) so I just see where I'm tagged and run to the post and holler "Yo, I fixed it → trykondo.com" 

7. LinkedIn can still build a Kondo overnight with <10% of the resources they spent on Zip or Mini Sudoku but still has not. So, I am still here helooo 👋

8. Every time I read other startup founders' posts that start with "we hit 10m ARR in 3 months" I still feel sad because I realize I'm missing a few zeros : (  

Any advice for me for the road ahead?

Great case study from Ryan Seifert if you are a manufacturing company that needs to find ways not just to save money but to earn additional profits. 

Also, a good breakdown for fractional consultants. 

Great work, Ryan!

#fractional #manufacturing #casestudy

How adding AI in 4 weeks created a 120K per year cost savings.

- Faster quotes, smarter wins for the Manufacturing industry

- In this case study, we are talking about how the quoting process was holding back company growth.

- However, these techniques can be applied to so many aspects of your business.  

- For one Houston-based metal fabricator, it was a serious bottleneck.


Here’s a look at the challenges they faced and how we transformed their process:

THE PROBLEM: A Manual Quoting Bottleneck
As demand surged, their manual quoting process couldn't keep up. The team was dealing with:

➡️ Slow, Repetitive, and Error-Prone Data Capture: 
RFQs arriving as PDFs and drawings had to be captured manually.

➡️ Strained Estimating Team: 
High volumes of complex quotes created significant delays.

➡️  Misquotes and Rework: 
Re-entry errors and inconsistent formatting were costing them time and money.

➡️  Limited Visibility: 
It was nearly impossible to track turnaround times or identify overdue requests.


OUR SOLUTION: AI-Powered Automation
By partnering with Teric Technology, we implemented an AI-powered automation solution that streamlined the entire quoting process. 

The system automated PDF capture, intelligently extracted line items and material specs, and provided a real-time dashboard for full visibility.


THE WINS: Faster, Smarter, and More Efficient
The results were transformative:

✅ $9,200+ in monthly cost savings
✅ 4 weeks of custom development
✅ Automated RFQ creation directly from PDFs


This is a simple example of how strategic automation can turn a major operational headache into a competitive advantage. 

By eliminating manual work and providing clear visibility, the team can now focus on what matters most: winning smarter.

#AI #Automation #DigitalTransformation #Manufacturing

How AI saved 120k per year

LinkedIn is really old-fashioned dating, but for businesses. 

When the job market dried up, I learned something crucial about business development: it's not just about your portfolio, it's about you and your ability to build a relationship authentically. 🤝

I remember those early days, needing to find work, and jumping onto LinkedIn out of necessity. 

I quickly realized that no matter how impressive my work samples were, people needed to like me first. Turns out, I was a pretty awkward "dater" in the business world, trying to force connections too soon. 😬

So, I had to learn how to date, old-fashioned style. 

This meant getting to know people, understanding their world, and finding ways to support them authentically. 

We applied systems thinking to this "old-school dating" approach for business, and it changed everything. ✨


Here’s the breakdown of what that looks like in practice:

★ THE BUSINESS DATING FORMULA:

1⃣ Understand the "Dating Pool": 
Know who you're trying to connect with. What are their challenges? What drives them?

2⃣ Pre-Date Research: 
Just like in real dating, do your homework. Look at their profile, their posts, what they’re talking about. Find common ground.

3⃣ Value-First Conversations: 
Instead of pitching, focus on genuine conversation. Ask questions. Listen more than you talk.

4⃣ Offer Support (No strings attached): 
Find a way to help them, even in a small way, without expecting anything in return. This builds immense goodwill. ✅

5⃣ Build Rapport Over Time: 
Real connections aren't built in a single interaction. Nurture the relationship. Stay top-of-mind by continuing to provide value.

By treating business development like old-fashioned dating – with patience, genuine interest, and a focus on building trust – we were able to bring in clients. 

It’s about connection, not just conversion. 🚀

And of course, having a solid multichannel system to support that will help you get there. 

📑 We have a guide below in the comments 💬 with a few ideas 💡↓

🙋🏻‍♀️ QUESTION:
What’s one way you’re currently building authentic connections in your business?

#businessdevelopment #relationships #networking

How 90 days can make a major impact in your business, health, and relationships.

Business goals often feel like trying to hit a moving target 🎯 

And that is because it is!

You set a plan, things shift, and suddenly you're off course. I used to feel that way until I learned the power of a focused timeframe.

The "why" behind a 90-day sprint for business strategy isn't arbitrary. That is why we built it into our "90-day PLUS Client Acquisition Program," as it supports clients to thrive here on LinkedIn.

It’s that sweet spot where you can make a real, tangible impact without getting lost in the weeds. Think of it like training for a marathon. You wouldn't just wake up and run 26.2 miles, right? You build up to it in manageable chunks. 🏃‍♂️


Here’s why 90 days becomes your business’s secret weapon...

★ THE 90-DAY ACCELERATOR (applies to a lot of things):

1️⃣ Impactful Progress: 
In 13 weeks, you can fundamentally change the trajectory of your business. It's enough time to see real results, not just busywork. ✅

2️⃣ Avoid Derailed Plans: 
Five-year plans? For most businesses, by year two, they’re dusty relics. The rapid pace of change means we need agility. 90 days keep you nimble. 🤔

3️⃣ Gain Traction & Revenue: 
This focused period is designed to get you moving, building momentum, and importantly, boosting your bottom line. 🚀

4️⃣ System Sustainability: 
Our 90-day programs, for instance, lay the groundwork. We do the heavy lifting, implement the systems, and then ensure they keep running smoothly for a full year. It’s about building a lasting engine, not just a quick fix. ✨

It’s easy for emotions to dictate business decisions, but a structured, time-bound approach brings clarity. When you commit to a 90-day push, you’re not just setting goals; you're creating a powerful engine for growth. 💥

This is why we see clients achieve so much in such a short period. It's about focused effort, consistent action, and seeing what’s possible when you stop chasing distant horizons and start mastering the immediate journey. ⭐

And honestly, once you’ve experienced this kind of focused momentum, you’ll wonder why you ever tried to do it any other way. 

It’s about making measurable progress consistently. 👇


Let's talk about what a 90-day push could look like for YOUR business.

#BusinessStrategy #GrowthMindset #90DayPlan

Creating a 1-page portfolio design and why it is so important for your business. 

Recently, we have updated our 1-Page PDF. Feel free to download it if you like it.

And we used some older artwork of projects and a few screen captures of current ones, then a simple Canva design template. 

The update took 45 minutes. The original may be 2 hours total-ish 💁🏻‍♂️

A 1-Pager has several advantages. 

✅ Tells an entire story on a single page. 
✅ Easy to understand in a short amount of time.
✅ Visually impressive.
✅ Separates you from your competition (more memorable)
✅ Portable as it can be emailed, text to a phone (would convert to a PNG), sent by link, like a file on a Google Drive, and of course, looks gorgeous as a printed piece. 

Here is a bit of info about this particular PDF portfolio:

1️⃣ One showcased project is SKOOP (Skoop - Instant Video). This video sales and relationship tool for LinkedIn, with built-in content creation that clones your personality and an integrated CRM, is just the latest chapter. ✨

Before SKOOP, we dove into some seriously cool projects. 

2️⃣ Remember ISO Interactive? That was our gamification website before the rebrand. We're currently working with The Troy Agency and have tackled specific client projects for high-end coaches and consultants, too.

3️⃣ We've had the chance to work with big names like Coca-Cola, Candy Sports (Xbox Mobile), Skittles, and about 15 different virtual worlds. It's been incredibly fun building everything from websites and designs to full-scale applications and sales systems. 🚀

4️⃣ A big focus has always been developing comprehensive LinkedIn systems designed to drive business and meticulously track conversations. It’s about creating real connections and tangible results.


🤔 QUESTION:
What do you suggest when showing off a portfolio that is unique and helps you convert prospects into clients? Please share your experience ↓


#LinkedInStrategy #BusinessGrowth #VideoMarketing

The 1-Page PDF Design

Sales funnels can feel messy, especially for big B2B offers. The truth is, people rarely buy after seeing you just once. They need to see you in multiple places before deciding. 🤷🏻

Here are 5 channels that work together to drive clients:

✨ LinkedIn Personal Profile: Your foundation. Show expertise & value.
✨ Social Media Content: Engage & educate to build authority.
✨ LinkedIn Campaigns: Proactive outreach to build relationships.
✨ Email Marketing: Direct communication & nurturing.
✨ Virtual Events: Connect, showcase, and facilitate interaction.

This multi-channel approach builds trust and amplifies your message.

#B2BMarketing #SalesStrategy #DigitalMarketing

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