Lucas Bean

CEO @ Social Proof | Leader, Ai, Adtech, Analytics, AiO, Fintech, Games, Entertainment, Web3, Creator Economy | ex Atari, Sony, Experian, Deloitte | User Acquisition Expert | speaker, advisor, ENTP

I’m a seasoned tech executive with deep entrepreneurial experience ready to help you build, scale and win.

I'm top 3 globally in:
• User acquisition
• Retention
• Community building
• UX optimization

20+ years in marketing, data science and product leadership
Author of Community Market Fit - Published April 2025 
Ex-Atari, Sony Pictures, Experian, Deloitte
Founder, CEO, GM, CMO, COO, SVP of Marketing & Ops

I specialize in scaling businesses fast through:
• User acquisition & retention strategy
• Data-driven marketing
• Product development
• P&L management
• Advanced automation
• Consumer experience design
• Growth operations

Proven wins:
✔️ Helped raise over $50M in venture capital
✔️ Built & exited a solo venture at $500K+/year
✔️ Took an adtech company public (founded in 2008, IPO in 2017)
✔️ Executive roles at 3 companies that exited for $1.4B+ combined

Marketing expertise:
• Copywriting
• SEO
• Email marketing
• Content creation
• Influencer strategy
• Video & display ads
• Marketing automation
• Flywheel effects
• Full-stack paid media (desktop/mobile)

Industry experience:
Fintech, Adtech, Gaming, Entertainment, Dating, Web3, Creator Economy, Social E-commerce

Leadership style:
I’ve built scrappy teams from scratch and turned underperforming teams into high-output machines.

I believe complex systems can be distilled into simple, marketable messages that resonate deeply with customers, fans, and stakeholders.

Now? I’m focused on helping others build fast, scale smart and stand out.
Open to clients, partnerships, and strategic opportunities.

GM & Head of Product 

Strategic Consulting to startups, founders, executive management of fortune 1,000 companies. Providing expert advice and execution on Web3, NFT, Operations, General Management, digital marketing efforts, Web3 onboarding, core operational issues, Data Analysis, Strategy, P&L Management, Product Development, Product Innovation, User Experience, User Acquisition & Retention. 

I help turn new and existing businesses into finely tuned digital powerhouses by auditing current 
 internal processes. I then use analytics, acquisition, retention, mentoring & media management to determine KPI's and hyper improve performance metrics with precise strategic tactics. 

Channels Leveraged: Analytics, Influence Marketing, Community Building, Social, Display, Search Paid + Natural, email, mobile.

Current Business fields of expertise (no one is an expert, always learning):
NFTs
Web3 (P2E Gaming, Metaverse etc.)
Gaming and esports 
Mobile Gaming
Fintech
Influence Marketing
e-commerce (social selling)
Entertainment 
Mobile Apps
Digital Products
Digital & IRL Events

Increase your luck surface area by showing up

90% of success is literally just showing up.

So create your own luck 

How many:

days
weeks
months
decades

were they showing up consistently? 

They showed up everyday and you call it luck?

It only takes that one time to land an opportunity of a lifetime or to miss it. 

Be consistent.


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Lucas Bean 

20 years Marketing, Data Science & Product Executive | Author of Community Market Fit | ex Atari, Sony, Experian, Deloitte | User Acquisition & Retention Expert | consultant, speaker, advisor, Ai Automation Expert

How to practice extreme ownership:
(and say sorry less often) 

People say 'sorry' way too much in life

The value of a sorry means nothing now

You know what does have value? Owning it 


I used to say sorry for everything.

Even when it wasn't my fault:

↳ I'm sorry you have to get up
↳ I'm sorry you didn't like your choice
↳ I'm sorry you have to restart your computer 


 🚩 Over-apologizing hurts our credibility.

Here's how high performers handle apologies and maintain respect:

Asking Questions
❌ Sorry if this is stupid
✅ I'd like some clarity on...

Can't Attend
❌ Sorry I can't make it
✅ I have a previous commitment 

Making Requests
❌ Sorry to bother you
✅ When you have a moment...

Setting Boundaries
❌ Sorry, but I need...
✅ Here's what works for me

Running Late
❌ Sorry I'm late
✅ Thanks for your patience

Small Mistakes
❌ Sorry about that
✅ I'll fix this right away

Following Up
❌ Sorry to bug you
✅ I'm following up on our discussion

During meetings
❌ Sorry to interrupt
✅ I have something to add

Asking for Feedback
❌ Sorry if I did this wrong
✅ I'd like your feedback on this

Getting Feedback
❌ Sorry I messed up
✅ Thanks for the feedback

Getting Attention
❌ Sorry for talking so much
✅ Thank you for listening

Missing A Deadlines (don't miss deadlines is easier) 
❌ Sorry for the delay
✅ I appreciate your flexibility


Save "sorry" only when its truly needed. 

Your words have meaning. 
Your words shape how you are perceived 
Choose your words wisely.
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P.S. Which phrase would help you grow your career?

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I’ve learned not to hold people hostage 
to who they used to be.

We all carry outdated versions of ourselves: 

mistakes we’ve made
ignorance we’ve acted on 
pain caused before we knew better 

I’ve seen how one bad chapters can become someone’s whole story in the eyes of others 

But people grow
They stumble
They learn 

They often try to make things right. 

We all have regrets
but that doesn’t mean we can’t begin again.
I’ve watched friends become softer,
more grounded. 

Change isn’t always dramatic
it’s often slow and quiet. 


But it’s real. 


When we dismiss someone for who they were
we miss who they’ve worked to become.

No one should be forever judged
by a version they’ve outgrown.

If we offer ourselves grace
we should offer it to others too.

in 2026 let's all try to do a better job at this. 

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10 things to ask in your next Job Interview,
(And what NOT say):

Interviews are like any first meetings,
Awkward and uncomfortable.

They only give you 60 minutes to:

✅ See if you’re a fit.
✅ Sell your strengths.
✅ Show your enthusiasm.

To do your research is to be prepared
Practice what you'll say and how you'll say it

Avoid saying these 10 things:
(And what to say instead)

1/ "I don't have any questions."
↳ Why: Shows zero preparation or interest
↳ Instead: Ask specific questions about the team's current projects or culture

2/ "I’ll take any job right now."
↳ Why: Signals desperation, kills your negotiating power
↳ Instead: Highlight skills that match specific role

3/ "I don't like taking direction."
↳ Why: Makes you seem un-coachable
↳ Instead: Share how you've grown from feedback

4/ "I don’t have any weaknesses."
↳ Why: Sounds unrealistic and arrogant
↳ Instead: Share a real weakness and how you're improving

5/ "I hate my current boss."
↳ Why: Raises red flags about professionalism
↳ Instead: Focus on your career growth goals

6/ "I'll figure it out as I go."
↳ Why: Suggests you don’t prepare
↳ Instead: Emphasize your (proven) ability to learn quickly

7/ "This is a stepping stone for me."
↳ Why: Companies don't want to invest in short-term employees
↳ Instead: Share your interest in growing with the company

8/ "What's your work-from-home policy?" (too early)
↳ Why: Makes work flexibility seem like your top priority
↳ Instead: First discuss role, fit and get them interested

9/ "What time do people leave?"
↳ Why: Implies you're just watching the clock
↳ Instead: Ask about daily workflows and responsibilities

10/ "I don't handle stress well."
↳ Why: Suggests you'll crack under pressure
↳ Instead: Describe how you organize work to manage deadlines

Remember:
Be Prepared and be positive, they go a long way.


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This is why most people quit.

When
it takes
more work
than we thought
it would.

It’s way easier to:

- quit
- make excuses
- get discouraged
- go watch Netflix
- grab a bottle of booze
- go and smoke weed and zone out 


Instead, set yourself up to win by:

- setting time blocks
- setting expectations
- setting up exact tactics
- setting up a realistic timeline


Our aspirations are always greater
then the reality of how much work it is.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 > 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Don’t let 2025 get away from you 


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We miss you Mr. Obama

Be brave enough to suck at something new 


Scared to:

→ write that article 
→ publish that video
→ post that comment 
→ send that DM to someone
→ Just do it and figure it out later


Your goals should be that of action:

→ have a sense of urgency
→ take action instead of overthinking
→ Focus on the future, not on the past 
→ plan 20% and execute 80% of the time

A ship does not sail on yesterday's wind. 

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10 Signs You're Emotionally Intelligent:
(and you might not know it)

First how do you define emotional intelligence?

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, 
understand and manage emotions in yourself and others.


The pros: 
These powerful skills help you bring out the best
in both yourself and others.


The cons:
They can leave you feeling drained and exhausted
having to manage peoples emotional state to get the best out of them. 


10 signs you are an emotional intelligent powerhouse:

1. You sense what people need
↳ You can tell when someone needs to talk
 vent or just be left alone.

2. You read between the lines
↳ A short “okay” in Slack tells you everything you need to know.

3. You absorb emotional tension
↳ People naturally calm down when talking to you
 even if you don't say much.

4. You speak everyone’s language
↳ You know exactly who needs all the details 
 and who just wants the headlines.

5. You catch unsaid questions
↳ You notice when someone wants to speak but stays silent.

6. You feel others' stress
↳ Deadlines, tough meetings you feel nervous for your coworkers 
 even when you’re not involved.

7. You notice fake enthusiasm
↳ You can tell the difference between genuine excitement
 and polite agreement.

8. You're everyone’s reality check
↳ People often ask, "How did that really go?" 
 because they trust your judgment.

9. You sense when meetings go off track
↳ You recognize the moment people start checking
 their phones more.

10. You spot hidden burnout
↳ You notice when colleagues aren’t themselves
 even if they try to hide it.


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9 ways to keep great employees for good: 
(without having to worry)

Your team is your greatest asset.
They keep the machine running.

To earn their loyalty they need to be:

1. Paid Well
↳ A well-compensated team is a motivated team.
↳ Make sure your pay rates are competitive.


2. Mentored
↳ Mentoring helps them learn and evolve.
↳ Invest in their professional development.


3. Challenged
↳ Stagnation causes boredom. Keep them challenged!
↳ Level up their tasks to keep them engaged.


4. Promoted
↳ No one likes to be stuck. Promote deserving employees!
↳ Use this to show you value their contributions.


5. Involved
↳ Transparency is key. Involve them in decision-making.
↳ Use this to create a sense of ownership.


6. Appreciated
↳ Recognition fuels motivation. Show them they're appreciated
↳ Celebrate their achievements, big or small.


7. Trusted
↳ Trust fosters loyalty. It makes them feel valued.
↳ Delegate tasks and show faith in their abilities.


8. Empowered
↳ Empowerment leads to innovation.
↳ Encourage them to take on new projects.


9. Valued
↳ Everyone wants to be valued. Show them they matter!
↳ Valuing them creates a productive environment.

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Remember, It's not just about keeping your crew.
It's about helping them grow. 

Leadership is not about being in charge. 
It's about taking care of those in your charge. 


Which one of these is your favorite? 


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7 Simple Rules to Live an Amazing Life: 
(number 2 is my favorite) 

1. Let it go
↳Don't take yourself too serious 
↳ Don'r ruin a good day by thinking about a bad day

2. Ignore them 
↳ Don't listen to what other people think of you
↳ People want you to succeed but not more than them

3. Give it time
↳ Give it time, time heals all 
↳ People act out of emotions, don't let them affect you

4. Don't compare 
↳ Don't compare you act 1 to another act 13
↳ The people you compare yourself to are only human

5. Stay Calm
↳ Stay calm, its ok to not have everything figured out
↳ It's a super power to be calm when others are are upset 

6. It's on you
↳ You are 100% responsible for your life 
↳ Harsh truth, no one is coming to save you

7. Smile 
↳ You will never be as young as you are now
↳Life is short, enjoy the moment, this time right now


Which is your favorite? 
Tell me below  ↓ 



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7 simple rules for an amazing life 

Hard truth: every relationship is transactional
(here's how to make it work for you)
 
Every connection runs on exchange.
Some trade trust, others trade time or attention
The flow is always there.


Work is clear.
You get paid. You perform.
The deal is direct and defined.

Friendship is quieter.
No terms, but the contract exists.
Support, loyalty and time are traded.


Scarcity mindset
When you meet someone for gain,
you think short term.
You ask before you give.
Trust fades before it grows.


Growth mindset
See people as long term partners.
Invest first. Listen first. Give first.
That is how trust compounds.


Here are 8 ways to build social capital:

1. Play long term games
↳ Act like every bond will last decades.

2. Build before you need
↳ Offer help early, without a return.

3. Make introductions
↳ One link can create years of value.

4. Stay in touch
↳ Send notes. Celebrate wins. Show up.

5. Invest in depth
↳ Spend real time when it matters most.

6. Earn reputation
↳ Do work that speaks when you are silent.

7. Be patient with asks
↳ Quick favors reveal short term thinking.

8. Think in decades
↳ What if this person stayed for 40 years?


Charisma can open doors fast.
But trust keeps them open.
Short term charm fades.
Consistency endures.


Strong relationships are built slowly.
They outlast opportunity.


P.S. Do you agree? 

P.P.S. which is is your favorite? 


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Here is a list of things that are not doing the thing:

“Preparing to do the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Scheduling time to do the thing isn't doing the thing.

Making a to-do list for the thing isn't doing the thing.

Telling people you're going to do the thing isn't doing the thing.

Messaging friends who may or may not be doing the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Writing a banger tweet about how you're going to do the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Hating on yourself for not doing the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Hating on other people who have done the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Hating on the obstacles in the way of doing the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Fantasizing about all of the adoration you'll receive once you do the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Reading about how to do the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Reading about how other people did the thing 
isn't doing the thing.

Reading this essay isn't doing the thing.

The only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing.” 

— Strangest Loop

Now go do the thing

I’ve mistaken movement for momentum.
Being too busy, as if that’s winning.

It isn't.

I’ve seen teams sprint nonstop:

endless activity
new projects
new goals

And yet months later,
they wonder why nothing has changed.

Because motion isn’t momentum.
And being busy isn’t progress.

Speed is exciting.
It makes us feel like we’re ahead.

But without direction,
 you’re just running in circles, faster.

True momentum requires:

✅  Clear goals
✅ Aligned priorities
✅ Consistent execution

The ones who live their dreams
aren’t the fastest.

They’re the most focused.

💡 Progress isn’t about speed.
 It’s about moving forward with intention.


👉 Do you ever confuse busy with progress?


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Rules to be 500% better at networking:
(In 5 minutes or less) 


People remember how you made them feel, not what you said


Follow these rules and you’ll win:


1. Do Your Research First
↳ Look them up on Google, YouTube, LinkedIn.
↳ Know their past jobs, passions, and recent content.


2. Know Your Goal
↳ Be clear: are you here to make friends, get a contact, or land a client?
↳ No wrong answer but clarity wins.


3. Listen to Actually Listen
↳ Don’t wait to talk—pay attention.
↳ Repeat what they said, then add value. 
They’ll feel heard.


4. Find Common Ground Fast
↳ Talk about the venue, their drink, a mutual interest.
↳ Bonding happens when there’s shared joy.


5. Lead with Humor
↳ Make a tasteful, self-deprecating joke.
↳ Confidence is being able to laugh at yourself.


6. Don’t Overshare
↳ Keep your mess to yourself.
↳ Stay positive. No one needs your trauma dump at a networking event.


7. Add Real Value
↳ Buy a drink, make an intro, or offer a solid compliment.
↳ Over-deliver, even in small moments.


8. Respect Their Time
↳ Keep your ask short and clear.
↳ Know when to leave, exit on a high note.


9. Exit Smoothly
↳ “It was great meeting you, I’m off to [X]. Hope we connect again soon.”
↳ Always leave them smiling.


10. Follow Up Like It Matters
↳ Your follow-up is your brand.
↳ Treat every one like it could change your life.



Which one are you going to use at your next event?

#3 changed the game for me.

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How to be great at networking in 5 minutes or less 

What’s Michael Phelps secret to success? 
 It’s these 3 things:


1.  Show up everyday 


2.  Especially on the days you don’t 
want to, put in the work anyway. 


3.  Do this for 5 years without missing a day. 


This is what it takes to be successful.


Is today is today the day you start? 



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Two things that hold most people back:

1. Fear of failure.
2. Fear of embarrassment. 

Everyone has to climb cringe mountain 
to make it to the land of cool. 
Easy to say right?

The only true way to beat the thing
is by doing the thing. 

So just start doing it.

don't think about doing it
don't write about doing it 
don't say you're gonna do it tomorrow
don't tell someone else you're doing it 

just do the thing. 

when you find one path that doesn't work
take another path.

You're aloud to change course 
anytime you want to, 
as many times as you want. 

who cares what anyone thinks. 


When I ran marketing for a fortune 500 brand
I had major restrictions on me

→ My job
→ My boss
→ The optics 
→ The company I worked for

You're not aloud to be an online person
when you worked at a fortune 500 company
and anytime you're speaking anywhere
you are speaking for that brand

today, its different. 

brands are looking for:

→ people that have audiences already. 
→ that can articulate and communicate well. 
→ That aren't scared to talk to people or the camera. 
→ That think fast on their feet. 

Today you have access to the biggest stage in the world
You don't need a Tedtalk

You need your smart phone and thick skin. 

Thats it. 

Use that smart phone
Develop that thick skin 
or you'll always fear
going for it.

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Be courteous to all 
but intimate 
with few 

and let those few 
be welled tried before 
you give them your trust 

Happy Holidays my friends.

Feeling stuck? 
That's because 

you are.

New results don’t come from old habits.
Change isn’t luck. 
It’s action.

You want a new future?
Do something different today.

Hard truth:
You’re not stuck because life’s unfair.
You’re stuck because comfort feels safer than change.

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What People Think Marketing Is:

→ Cold emails
→ Pop-up ads
→ PR headlines
→ Trendy logos
→ Funny TikToks
→ Clever taglines
→ TV or radio spots
→ Weekly newsletters

What Marketing Really Is:

 → Split testing
 → Earning trust
 → Crafting offers
 → Guiding prospects
 → Tracking data + ROI
 → Mapping experiences
 → Building communities
 → Knowing buyer behavior

And that’s just the start.
Most assume marketing is about being loud, catchy or viral.

But real marketing isn’t surface-level.

It’s about creating trust,
guiding decisions,
and building relationships that last.

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At A Better Jones, I help startups, small businesses, and solopreneurs accelerate their growth. 

A Better Jones

I posted on LinkedIn for 2 years. Built 3 lead magnets. Went to 20+ networking events.
 
Closed zero clients from any of it.
 
Then I figured out what was actually broken.
 
You can do everything right and still get zero results.
 
Not because you're bad at marketing. Because you're marketing to the wrong people.
 
I spent 2 years creating content, building lead magnets, and going to events—for an audience that was never going to hire me.
 
Then I got specific.
 
• WHO I serve
• What SITUATION makes my work urgent
• WHY me vs. anyone else
 
Same effort. Completely different results.
 
If your marketing feels like pushing a boulder uphill, it might not be your tactics.
 
It might be your target.
 
Save this as a reminder: Clarity comes before channels.
 
#EssentialistCEO

Kasey Jones 🏔

I Help Consultants Scale End Referral Reliance and Reach Systematic, Predictable $30k+ Months Revenue via Strategy & Leverage, Not People & Time | 41k+ News Subs | Mix of Jocko Willink & Mr. Rogers

It’s that weird in-between week.
 
You’re either eating leftover pie in stretchy pants…
 
Or mapping out your “this is the year I finally…” goals.
 
But let me tell you something that changed everything for me.
 
I haven’t set a New Year’s resolution in years.
 
Not because I don’t have big goals.
 
But because resolutions are a fundamentally broken system.
 
→ They create a pass/fail binary that doesn’t account for real life. 
→ They tell you what to do—but not how to decide. 
→ And they rarely help when you’re faced with the 101 micro-decisions that actually shape your day.
 
So instead of goals, I set a theme.
 
• One word or phrase that becomes a filter. 
• A North Star. 
• A decision-making lens for the entire year.
 
Not something to achieve. 
Something to embody.
 
And damn, the results compound.
 
(Stay tuned—I’ll share the themes that changed my life. And how to find your own.)
 
What about you?
 
Have you ever set a theme for the year instead of a resolution?
 
👇 I’d love to hear what you’re thinking about for 2026.

2025 hit me like a freight train.
 
Health issues forced me to scale back to 25–40% capacity.
 
And for a high-achiever like me? That was brutal.
 
But it also forced clarity.
 
Because when you can’t do everything, you finally get honest about what actually matters.
 
So I chose a theme I’ve held onto for years:
 
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
 
Just like chefs who make better meals under pressure… 
Just like creators who thrive within boundaries…
 
I realized the constraints weren’t my downfall.
 
They were my freedom.
 
→ To say no. 
→ To build around what I want , not what I “should.” 
→ To create art, not just output.
 
This is my slow season.
 
But it’s also my most creative one yet.
 
What’s a constraint in your life that might actually be a gift?

At the end of 2024, I made one small, almost silly, decision, that changed the trajectory of my life and business.
 
I now make this same decision every year. 
And the results keep compounding.
 
Let me give you some context.
 
At the time, I was running a business that was fun, fast, and exciting—at first.
 
But eventually, I saw the ceiling.
 
And I wanted more.
 
• More impact.
• More intention.
• And yes, more revenue.
 
My business partner and I were winging it. 

Yeah, we were seeing some success, but it felt chaotic and stressful.
 
And winging it doesn’t scale.
 
So, going into 2025, I picked a theme for the new year: 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
 
The idea was to transform my work from scattered, shoot-from-the-hip, throw-shit-at-the-wall and hope something sticks…
 
To something that I build with intention, care, and love. A craft.
 
That one word changed everything.
 
→ Every decision ran through the lens: Does this reflect craftsmanship? 
→ Am I building something I’m proud of—or just getting through the day?
 
By March, the partnership ended.
 
Not because I set a goal to leave.
 
But because she loved the hustle, grind, and winging it. 

And I didn’t. At least not anymore.
 
I yearned for something more stable, more scalable, and more impactful.
 
Neither is better—truly. And I’m grateful for that chapter in my life and everything it taught me.
 
But they are different.
 
• Different goals.
• Different values.
• Different styles.
 
The misalignment became impossible to ignore.
 
That’s what themes do. 
They quietly, powerfully, shape your future.
 
And they stick.
 
Craftsmanship didn’t end in 2025. It’s still baked into everything I do and the results continue to compound.
 
Have you ever made one small decision that changed your life? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO,
Kasey

I stayed stuck with $5K clients because I was terrified the $50K clients would not hire me.
 
• Not enough credibility. 
• Not enough “big-name” clients.
 
So I kept my rates low and my positioning safe.
 
Here's what I learned:
 
→ Premium clients aren't hiring your resume. 
They're hiring your precision.
 
→ They don't care how many clients you've had. 
They care if you understand their exact problem.
 
2 years of focused expertise beats 10 years of generalist experience. Every time.
 
One $50K client creates momentum—space to think, energy to serve, time to build.
 
Ten $5K clients? Chaos. Drowning in delivery. No time for anything but surviving.
 
Stop being afraid to go upmarket. Start being afraid of staying stuck serving clients who can't afford your real value.

I used to start every client project from scratch. Custom everything. 

And I wondered why I was exhausted making the same money month after month.
 
Then I learned the difference between effort and leverage.
 
Successful people don't work harder. They build systems that multiply effort.
 
They create once, use forever. Solve a problem once—it works forever.
 
They automate decisions.
 
→ They said "I only take calls on Tuesdays." 
→ They said "I charge $10K minimum." 
→ Decision made once, executed forever.
 
They make their work compound.
 
→ One client project becomes a framework for ten. 
→ One piece of content attracts thousands. 
→ Every action feeds the next.
 
I went from rebuilding from scratch every month to building assets that stack.
 
That's how you scale revenue without scaling hours.
 
Stop trading time for results. Build leverage.

I've had to rebuild my life more than once.
 
→ Layoffs 
→ Failed relationships 
→ Rock-bottom moments I don't talk about publicly
 
No one handed me a checklist for reinvention. So I taught myself.
 
Here's what I learned:
 
“You don't bounce back. You build FORWARD.”
 
The version of you that's dying? Let her go. She got you this far. But she can't take you where you're going.
 
Stop asking "What do I DO now?" 
Start asking "Who do I BECOME now?"
 
Reinvention isn't a to-do list. It's an identity shift.
 
And the biggest mistake? Trying to fix a life that no longer fits—instead of creating one that lets you feel as good as you deserve.
 
You don't need a five-year plan. 
You need a spark. Then a motion. 
Then a subtraction—cutting everything that no longer fits.
 
Reinvention isn't a comeback. It's a departure from a life that didn't fit Future You.
 
You're not going back to who you were. 
You're stepping into who you've always been becoming.
 
And she's just getting started.

For 6 months, I posted content that got great engagement but zero clients. 

I was operating on 5 Marketing Myths that cost me thousands in revenue. 

Then I challenged every single one—and ONE post brought in $15K in two weeks. 

Here's what I was wrong about.

Carousel - 5 marketing myths that cost me 6 months and tho

I built a $50K/month business that impressed everyone BUT it made me miserable. Then I broke 3 rules that changed everything.
 
So I rebuilt it at $30K/month around what I actually wanted. Fewer clients. More profit. Zero team drama. Complete freedom.
 
Here's what I've learned about people who break through:
 
1. They say no without explaining. No justification. No apology. No guilt.

 2. They quit things that don't serve them—even when it looks like giving up. Bad clients. Draining services. Obligations that belong to their past self.

 3. They build for themselves, not for applause.
 
Most people stay stuck because they won't disappoint anyone. They protect other people's comfort at the cost of their own future.
 
You're not stuck because you lack opportunity. You're stuck because you keep saying yes to things that should've been a no.
 
Disappoint others. Fulfill yourself.
 
#EssentialistCEO

I used to think my energy crashes were about my workload.
 
Then I went back through my journal and checked my calendar.
 
My most anxious mornings?
 
• I hadn't slept. 
• I'd skipped exercise. 
• Maybe had some alcohol the night before.
 
The realization was painful:
 
My anxiety had almost nothing to do with how much was on my plate. 
It had everything to do with how well I'd taken care of myself.
 
I spent decades taking pride in my hustle mindset. 

Admitting I wasn't anxious because of my ambition—but because I wasn't sleeping? That was hard.
 
Here's what I see in entrepreneurs all the time:
 
→ Burnt out? Your messaging gets desperate. 
→ Overwhelmed? You skip follow-ups. 
→ Not sleeping? You avoid sales calls entirely.
 
We think the solution is better strategy. More leads. A new tactic.
 
Sometimes the real solution is going to bed an hour earlier.
 
Taking care of yourself isn't self-indulgent. It's business strategy.

For 2 years, I thought I was failing because I couldn't execute on "proven strategies."
 
→ I'd buy the course 
→ Follow it religiously 
→ Get mediocre results 
→ Blame myself
 
Then it hit me: 

Nearly all those strategies were built by people with simple lives—no health struggles, no caregiving, no complications.
 
Selling simple offers to people just like them.
 
But I was a neurodivergent woman with chronic health issues selling complex consulting to executives.
 
I wasn't failing the strategies. The strategies were wrong for my life.
 
So I stopped trying to modify someone else's playbook. I built from scratch—around MY constraints.
 
→ High-ticket offers (2-3 clients, not 20). 
→ Leverage-based delivery. 
→ Front-loaded revenue. 
→ Content built around my good hours, not aspirational schedules.
 
Within 6 months: first $20K month.
 
Within a year: CONSISTENT $30K-$50K months.
 
Not because I worked harder. Because I finally built a strategy for the life I actually had.
 
You're not broken. The strategy is.
 
#EssentialistCEO

For 3 months, I worked 400+ hours serving ten different clients to make $50K.
 
Not to mention the time to find them, close them, and run my actual business.
 
Then I shifted to premium positioning. Now I make $50K from one client in 80 hours.
 
Here's how I got there.
 
I used to think landing more clients was the goal. Each new $5K project felt like progress.
 
But by month 3, I was drowning.
 
• Ten client relationships.
• Ten separate timelines.
• Ten different communication styles.
• Constant context switching.
• Always "on" for someone.
 
I'd wake up to emails from Client A, jump on a call with Client B, review deliverables for Client C—all before lunch.
 
My calendar was packed. My energy was gone. My hourly rate? $125.
 
I looked successful on paper. $50K in revenue! Ten clients!
 
But I was burned out, maxed out, and couldn't take on more work even if I wanted to.
 
Then a 9-figure CEO hired me for $50K.
 
• One client.
• One project.
• One clear priority.
 
I worked 80 focused hours. Deep work. No context switching. No juggling ten different voices in my head.
 
My hourly rate? $625.
 
Same revenue. 5x the hourly rate. 10x less chaos.
 
That's when I learned: Premium clients don't just pay more—they require 10x less complexity.
 
I wasn't trapped by my skills. I was trapped by my positioning.
 
If you're grinding through multiple small clients to hit your revenue goals, you're not building a business. You're building a burnout machine.
 
One $50K client beats ten $5K clients. Every time.
 
#EssentialistCEO

Heading into 2026, I was scaling fast.
 
Revenue jumped from $10K → $30–$50K months.
 
But behind the scenes? I was dropping balls left and right.
 
So I picked this military phrase as my theme:
 
“Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.”
 
And I lived it.
 
• I built systems. 
• I slowed the hell down. 
• I tracked every metric.
 
And I focused on ONE improvement at a time.
 
The result?
 
→ Our webinar funnel went from shaky to sharp. 
→ Same offer. Same structure. 
→ 5x the revenue in just 10 weeks.
 
That’s the power of focused iteration.
 
Not throwing more at the wall.
Not trying to be everywhere.
 
Just doing the damn thing, better—one step at a time.
 
So here’s my question to you:
 
What are you rushing through that actually needs more care?

I spent years thinking I was "bad at planning." 

Turns out, I was trying to plan like a neurotypical person (And I have ADHD)
 
→ Time blocking failed. 
→ Project management systems fell apart. 
→ Quarterly plans lasted two weeks, max.
 
Here's what actually works:
 
1. I stopped planning for motivation. Systems beat motivation every time.
2. I schedule around my energy, not the clock. I protect high-energy windows for work that matters.
3. I focus on weekly sprints, not quarterly plans. My brain can crush a focused week.
4. I build in recovery. Rest isn't a reward—it's infrastructure.
 
When I stopped fighting my brain and started building around it, I became way more productive. Not less.
 
Your brain isn't broken. The system just wasn't built for you.

I spent the first half of 2025 telling myself "I just need to be more disciplined" about posting on LinkedIn.

• Sunday batching sessions that felt like pulling teeth. 
• Ideas scattered across 4 apps. 
• A Google Doc graveyard of half-finished posts I'd "get to later."

Then I realized:

Willpower doesn't scale. Removing friction does.

Here's what actually stuck:

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁: 

→ magicpost.in — one place for ideas, drafts, and scheduling instead of chaos 
→ Descript — video editing without a film degree 
→ My phone's camera — because perfect is the enemy of posted

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 

→ Notion, Loom, and Folk — async everything that doesn't eat my calendar

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 

→ A paper notebook (fight me) 
→ Saying no — my most underutilized tool for years

The pattern? I kept tools that removed friction. Ditched the ones that added it—even the "supposed to be better" ones.

Good systems beat good intentions every time.

What friction did you finally remove this year?

I’m not anti-goals.
 
I f*cking love a good 90-day plan.
 
But I also know life will happen.
 
And when it does, you need something better than a goalpost that moves.
 
You need a filter. A compass. A theme.
 
Here’s how it works:
 
→ One phrase. One lens.
→ Every decision runs through it.
→ No overthinking. Just clarity.
 
Because one aligned decision makes a thousand others easier.
 
This is how you build a business—and a life—that feels like 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴.
 
So tell me:
 
What’s your theme for 2026?
 
If you don’t know yet, stay tuned—I’ll be sharing my year-end review and template to help you find it.
 
Let’s make this year your most intentional one yet.

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