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Justin Mecham

Founder & CEO (company was acquired)

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I just wanted to make money online and build my personal brand—share what I know, offer coaching, sell digital products, offer courses, run a community.

But within weeks, I had 8 tools and was spending almost $1,000/month.

One for courses. One for emails. One for booking. One for a community. Another for payments.

I needed one clean, simple platform, built by someone who actually gets it. 

But I couldn’t find it…soooo, I built it.

Meet creatyl—built by a creator, for creators, coaches, consultants, and anyone looking to make money online.

🎯 Sell digital products, coaching sessions, or courses
💬 Run a paid community or membership
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It’s not just amazing software.

Inside there is creatyl University, where you get hundreds of step-by-step training guides/videos, smart templates, and expert prompts to help you build faster and better.

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•	Oversee Operations, Strategy, Customer Experience, Contact Centers, Sales, Fulfillment, and Service Centers (Domestic & International; B2C & B2B).
•	Manage budget, prepare financials, reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
•	Collaborate with the executive team in setting and driving the organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs.
•	Translate the strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth, helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning.
o	Introduced 5 new sales channels.
o	Started in-house Service Centers and launched new warehouse.
•	In charge of Customer Experience: Introduced Net Promoter Score (NPS) and closed-loop process - now ranked higher than brands like Apple and Amazon.
•	Manage culture and employee experience, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met.
•	Identify areas of process enhancement, implementing automation tools and best practices to increase efficiency and quality.
o	Introduced “Personal Shopping” experiences that customers can have with our associates.
•	Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention rates.
•	Revised Customer Service to be WOW! Center where associates are given the training, processes, and empowerment to do what is best for the customer the first time.
•	Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to secure optimal terms and conditions.

I stopped trying to win arguments

and started choosing calm instead:

That one change did more for my life
than any clever reply ever did.

When emotions spike, the goal is simple.
Protect your peace.

Most reactions feel urgent.
Very few are important.

Here is the reframe that
changed everything for me.

🧠 Slow the moment down
-- Pause before you speak.
-- Ask what you are really reacting to.
-- Space weakens the story.

 🎯 Choose your response
-- You do not owe speed.
-- Silence is not weakness.
-- Energy is expensive. Spend it wisely.

🔄 Shift the frame
-- Ask what this is actually about.
-- Look for another explanation.
-- Heat fades. Logic lasts.

🌿 What helps right now
-- Breathe once.
-- Mirror what you heard.
-- Slow your pace.
-- Hold one calm thought.
-- Let the wave pass.

❌ What I stopped doing
-- Over-defending.
-- Blaming myself.
-- Replaying the moment.
-- Trying to win.

✅ What I started doing
-- Pausing on purpose.
-- Responding with care.
-- Protecting my peace.
-- Moving forward.

💬 Lines I keep ready
-- “I need a moment.”
-- “Let’s pause here.”
-- “I’m not ready yet.”
-- “Let’s focus on the issue.”
-- “I want to solve this.”

Try this today 👇
• Delay one reply.
• Ask one clarifying question.
• Let one comment pass.
• Choose calm once.
  
You cannot control others.

But you can always control your response.

That is real power.

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Your leadership style isn't wrong,

It's just not understood:

There’s no perfect way to lead,
but there is a smart way to know yourself.

Every leader has strengths,
every style has risks.

What matters is knowing yours:

🔴 Red brings bold energy
But can burn out or miss other voices

🔵 Blue stays calm under pressure
But may seem cold or slow

🟢 Green builds trust and support
But may avoid conflict or hard calls

🟡 Yellow brings ideas and energy
But may struggle with rules or follow-through

🟣 Purple sees the big picture
But may miss details or daily needs

🟠 Orange drives action
But may push too hard or wear out

You don’t need to change your color,
just learn how to lead with it.

Use my sheet to find your style
and lead with more clarity.

You lead better when you know who you are.

Because power comes from clarity, not control.

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The most successful people I know?

They're kind on purpose:

Not when it is easy.

Not when it is convenient.

They choose it.

And that choice compounds.

Here is what I have learned.

Kindness is not random.

It is built in layers.

Miss the first layer and nothing above it holds.

1️⃣ Level 1 is the foundation to set it all up.

• Show up on time
• Help without being asked
• Respect space and time
• Look people in the eye
• Say thank you and mean it

This is how trust starts.

Not vision.
Not values.
Behavior.

2️⃣ Level 2 is how you show up for people.

• Listen without fixing
• Praise specifics, not fluff
• Give credit in public
• Show patience under stress
• Speak well when they are absent

This is how safety is built.

People relax.
Ideas show up.
Energy changes.

3️⃣ Level 3 is leadership under pressure.

• Invite quieter voices in
• Stay calm when stakes are high
• Admit mistakes fast
• Protect time and boundaries
• Make hard talks feel human

This is how culture forms.

Not from slogans.

From moments.

Kindness only scales when the base is real.

If it is fake, people feel it.

If it is real, they copy it.

🟧 Try one small move today, such as:

• Thank one person by name
• Ask someone quiet what they think
• Pause before reacting
• Defend someone not present
• Help someone log off on time

Kindness is not soft.

It is practiced strength.

And top performers practice it daily.

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I learned this the hard way, 

Strategy breaks in the middle:

Right where things feel busy
but nothing really moves.

I used to think strategy was one big idea.

It’s not.

It’s a chain.

And most teams snap it without noticing.

Let me show you how I see it now.

⚪ Layer 1: Think clearly
This is where most mistakes begin.
• Notice real patterns
• Question what feels obvious
• Use data, not vibes
• Assume change is coming

No clear thinking here
means bad choices later.

🔵 Layer 2: Choose wisely
Thinking without action is just noise.
• Gather what matters
• Decide
• Review fast
• Adjust without ego

Speed plus reflection wins.

🟣 Layer 3: Do the work
Ideas do not count here.
• Turn plans into steps
• Measure only what matters
• Test small
• Spend time where results show

Busy is not progress.

🟢 Layer 4: Execute and adapt
This is where teams feel pain.
• Remove blockers
• Lock in what works
• Re-align people and resources
• Keep everyone informed

Clarity lowers friction.

🔴 Layer 5: Track goals
If you do not track it
you cannot fix it.
• Set clear targets
• Watch progress weekly
• Cut the noise
• Improve fast

Simple beats clever.

🟠 Layers 6 & 7: Execute & Lead the direction
This is the multiplier.
• Create buy-in
• Say the why out loud
• Challenge old habits
• Correct course early

Leadership holds it all together.

Want to use this today?

Do this one thing:

• Pick one stuck decision
• Find the missing layer
• Fix that first

That’s it.

Strong strategy is not complex.

It’s connected.

And once you see the layers
you can’t unsee them.

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I’ve seen smart leaders lose teams,

And it had nothing to do with IQ:

They didn’t fail from lack of skill.

They failed from using the wrong strength
at the wrong moment.

That’s the part no one teaches you.

Leadership is not picking IQ, EQ, or AQ.

It’s knowing when to switch.

Most leaders don’t switch.

They lean on what feels safe.

That’s where things break.

Here’s the simple frame I use:

🧠 IQ is how you think
• Learn fast
• Break problems down
• Find the answer

❤️ EQ is how you show up
• Read the room
• Build trust
• Handle tension without damage

⚡ AQ is how you stay steady
• Adapt under pressure
• Stay calm in chaos
• Keep moving when plans fall apart

Each one wins in different moments:

• IQ when the problem is complex
• EQ when emotions are involved
• AQ when things feel unstable

Each one also has a trap:

• IQ can overthink
• EQ can absorb too much
• AQ can move before thinking

This is where great leaders separate.

They don’t ask
“What am I good at?”

They ask
“What does this moment need?”

Try this this week:

• Learn one new skill on purpose 🧠
• Ask for real feedback and listen ❤️
• Do one uncomfortable thing anyway ⚡

Strong leadership is not being the smartest.

It’s being aware enough to switch gears.

That’s what people feel.

And that’s why they follow.

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Most communication problems

are not word problems:

I learned this the hard way.

I said the right things
and still lost the room.

That is when it clicked.

People feel you
before they hear you.

Your body speaks first.
Your words just confirm it.

Small signals decide trust
in seconds.

Here is what actually matters.

🙂 Your face
-- Big reactions feel fake.
-- No reaction feels cold.
-- Subtle mirroring builds connection.

🎙️ Your voice
-- Flat loses attention.
-- Sharp creates tension.
-- Warm and steady creates safety.

🤲 Your hands
-- Hidden feels guarded.
-- Wild feels messy.
-- Open and calm builds trust.

📏 Your space
-- Too close feels pushy.
-- Too far feels distant.
-- Comfort keeps people engaged.

🧍 Your posture
-- Slouching closes you off.
-- Fidgeting shows doubt.
-- Standing tall signals calm confidence.

👂 Your listening
-- Phones break trust fast.
-- Forced nodding feels off.
-- Eye contact and pauses show respect.

Try this this week 👇
• Slow your movements.
• Lower your voice slightly.
• Keep hands visible.
• Give people space.
• Pause before replying.

You don't need better words.

You need your body to agree with them.

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Use PIPs to build confidence— 

Not fear:

Most PIPs fail because 
they feel like punishment.

A good one should help 
people get better—

Not feel blamed.

Here’s how to make it work

1️⃣ Set clear goals
• Say what success looks like.
• Example: “Increase sales 15% in 3 months.”

2️⃣ Find the gaps
• See what’s missing between now and the goal.
• List what needs to change.

3️⃣ Focus on what matters
• Start with easy wins.
• Plan big projects next.
• Skip the stuff that wastes time.

4️⃣ Keep it moving
• Make a plan, try it, check results, fix it..
• Repeat.

To make any plan work:
🔹Be clear
🔹Involve people
🔹Set deadlines
🔹Track progress
🔹Celebrate wins

Use my sheet to start 
one that builds people up.

PIPs don’t have to be scary— 

They can be your most powerful 
tool for coaching, not correcting.

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Great leaders know what they're good at,

but they also know what gets in the way:

It's all about evaluating what can 
help you lead, and what will hold you back:

🟩 Strengths like:
• Clear goals
• Thinking ahead
• Caring about others
• Talking and listening well
• Being honest and steady

🟥 Weak spots like:
• Controlling too much
• Not open to change
• Not sharing clearly
• No clear direction
• Slow to decide

And at the center:

Knowing yourself, growing, 
and handling emotions well.

Use my sheet to check your balance
and lead in a way people trust.

Leadership isn’t a title,
it’s how well you understand your own impact.

The more you own it, the more trust you earn.

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I used to think side hustles required big plans.

I was wrong:

Most people fail from waiting too long to start.

Here is the truth I learned the hard way.

If you can give 2+ focused hours a week,
you are already ahead of most people.

Not someday ready.

Ready now.

✴️ You are ready if this sounds like you:
• You want to earn extra each month
• You are tired of overthinking
• You can start messy
• You can ignore noise for short blocks
• You are willing to learn while moving

That is it. Nothing fancy.

Here is what actually works.

1️⃣ Set one clear target
- Write the dollar amount.
- Write the hours you will give.
- No goals without numbers.

2️⃣ Pick one simple offer
- One skill.
- One problem.
- One clear result.

3️⃣ Test it fast
- Talk to real people this week.
- Share one useful tip in public.

If no one reacts, adjust.
If they do, keep going.

4️⃣ Block small work windows
- Two short sessions per week is enough.
- Phone off. No multitasking.

5️⃣ Keep it honest
- Track what you earn.
- Do not stress about perfect setup yet.

Progress first. Polish later.

6️⃣ Build it for real
- Use one platform to build and sell.
- I use creatyl because it stays simple.

✴️ A few things most people miss:
- You do not need a big audience
- One skill is enough to start
- Clear offers beat clever ideas
- Small steps beat big plans

You do not need a huge plan.

You need clarity.

Consistency.

And the courage to start small.

Are you ready for a side hustle?

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If you feel tired all the time,

This might be why:

I used to think I was low on motivation.

I was wrong.

I was leaking energy all day
and calling it “being busy.”

You and I are not running on one tank.

We’re running on five.

When one drains,
the others try to cover for it.

That works for a while.

Then the crash shows up.

Here’s what most people miss:

🟣 Mental energy
-- Too many tabs open equals quiet exhaustion.

🔵 Emotional energy
-- Unfelt feelings do not disappear.
-- They pile up.

🟠 Physical energy
-- No movement equals slow burnout.

🔴 Social energy
-- Some people refill you.
-- Some quietly empty you.

🟢 Spiritual energy
-- When meaning fades, effort feels heavy.

Balance is not doing everything evenly.

Balance is noticing what is low
before everything breaks.

Here is a reset that actually works:

💼 At work
• Do one thing.
• Finish it.
• Pause on purpose.

 🏚️At home
• Lower the noise.
• Move your body a little.

👥 With people
• Spend time where energy returns.

✨ With purpose
• Remember why today matters.

Energy is not fixed.

It is guided.

Stop pushing through.

Start paying attention.

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