CEO at Simply Noted | 40 Under 40 | Speaker | 5X Top 1% Corporate Sales | Retired NFL Athlete | StartUp Consultant

My main focus is to help you make lasting impactful impressions with those that matter most.

Rick E.

Simply Noted  is hiring for two onsite roles in Phoenix, AZ (85044):

📌 Operations Specialist – 2nd Shift ($20/hr)
📌 Account Executive – $120K OTE (Remote after 6 months)

If you’re interested or know someone who might be a great fit, DM me for details

Rick Elmore

Founder at Simply Noted | NFL Athlete | 40 Under 40 | Expert in Lead Gen, Sales & Marketing Automation

Book more meetings with handwritten notes in 2026!

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www.simplynoted.com - Simply Noted is the global technology leader in handwritten mail. We are a API-first platform that streamlines the creation and distribution of genuine Handwritten Notes. We are completely customer-funded  and work with 100s of the top startups and Fortune 5000 companies to help them integrate, automate and scale their handwritten outreach.

Founder

+ Presidents Club - 2018
 + #1 In Capital Sales - Straumann & Neodent
 + #1 In Dental Lab Sales - Southwestern Region
 + $1,000,000 + Club
 + 105% PTQ
 + 111% Sales Growth YOY

Senior Territory Manager

+ Presidents Club - 2017
    + $1,000,000+ Club
    + 171% PTQ
    + 117% Sales Growth YOY

+ Presidents Club - 2016
    + 154% PTQ

Neodent Arizona North Territory Manager 
Built a $0 Territory from the ground up, conceptualizing and executing a strategic plan that has generated $1,500,000 million in Dental and Dental Laboratory revenue within one year (2017), and over $4,500,000 in NEW business during my tenure.

Territory Manager

Territory Sales Representative

+2014 AZ/LV Branch MVP

Stryker Spine uses leading edge technology to design, manufacture and service a full range of spinal products, allowing surgeons to help their patients return to a more active, less painful lifestyle. Stryker has expended massive resources in order to alleviate our clients’ risks while providing unparalleled products, service and overall value.

Associate Sales Representative

Drafted by the Green Bay Packers out of college and played for San Francisco, San Diego, Arizona, Cleveland and Washington.

Professional Athlete

4 x Letterman Football as a Defensive End, 3 Year Starter, 2 x Pac10 Sac Leader, 2 x Hendricks Award Nominee (Best Defensive End in the Nation), 1 x All American Honorable Mention, 1 x 2nd Team All Pac10, 1 x Honorable Mention All Pac10,

Collegiate Athlete

The Forty Under 40 awards are given annually to 40 top local business leaders under the age of 40 for their career achievements and community involvement. Winners have to be nominated and are chosen by a panel of past recipients who weigh equally business successes and civic/philanthropic activities

40 under 40

Presidents Club

In recognition of my outstanding contributions and tireless effort to ensure the Arizona/Vegas Branch succeeded in 2014.

AZ/LV Branch MVP

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NFL Play 60 Ambassador

I was presented player of the week by the coaching staff for my duties to the team the week of November 25 2012. 

Player of the week

I was presented the special teams player of the week by the coaching staff for my duties to the team the week of August 18, 2012. 

Special Teams player of the week

Academic Champion

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In essence, my role is to ensure that the Arizona Southern Chapter of the National Football Foundation not only sustains but thrives in its mission. Together, we strive to advance football’s role in developing the next generation of successful leaders within Arizona.

As a dedicated Board Member of Gilbert Public Schools, I am committed to serving and making decisions in the best interests of our district's students, faculty, staff, and wider community. My broad-ranging responsibilities encompass all areas of the school's operation, with the overall aim of providing a high-quality education in a safe and nurturing environment.

As a Youth Sports Coach and Mentor, my primary role is to involve guiding and supporting young athletes to develop their skills, build confidence, and foster a love for physical activity and sports.

We help develop homes for families in need. They also have developed a educational system that gives people opportunities to get free education

Take dogs for walks and get them exercise. Get them out of there kennels for 45-60 minutes at a time!

99% open rate.
100% appreciation.
Handwritten still wins.

🔥 STRATEGIC SALES TIP 🔥

Ever heard this gem: "You can't close what you do not open"? Nail the intro, seal the deal. Here's how I master the art of the sales call intro.

✍️ **'Big Four' Essentials:**
- Name
- Company
- Call recording
- Purpose

Sound basic? It's a power move every successful business makes. Compliance isn't just about rules. It's a trust-builder.

📋 **Set the Agenda:**
"Based on [lead magnet], let's dive into [value point 1, 2, 3], and explore fit. No pressure."

✨ **Smooth Intro Example:**
"Hello [Name], [Rep] from Simply Noted here calling about [Product], recorded call - all good?"

💡 **Pro Tips:**
- Don't skim the essentials; ace them.
- B2B loves directness.
- Value over fluff always.

🔍 **What the Intro Isn't:**
- Small talk
- A hard pitch
- A rush job

👊 **What the Intro Is:**
A swift, info-packed launch into discovery and close. Keep it primed for success in a minute or less.

💬 **Want to elevate your sales game?**
Our Scaling Workshop in Vegas transforms intros. Limited seats, giant results.

🚀 **Ready to supercharge your business with strategic notes?**
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At Simply Noted, handwritten notes are your secret weapons, securing leads and winning loyalty.

#SalesStrategies #BusinessGrowth #HandwrittenNotes #SimplyNotedLeadership

See how we’re growing our business with handwritten mail in 2026.
Want to see it in action? 
Request a sample in the comments.

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We helped a company automate 3,500+ handwritten birthday cards—real pen, real ink, real impact.

Here’s the workflow behind it 👇

https://lnkd.in/gQRZ7sU5

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Automate Your Business's Handwritten Birthday Cards with SimplyNoted 🎉

🔥 Stop leaving money on the table in your sales process!

As an entrepreneur who's been in the trenches, I've learned that capturing maximum revenue when buyer intent peaks is crucial for sustainable growth. Here's the game-changing insight: **"Sell the cure, not the band-aid."**

At Simply Noted, we've seen firsthand how leveraging handwritten notes strategically can supercharge your sales process. Imagine sending a personalized note with a premium offer when your prospects are most motivated to solve their pain points. This upfront investment not only captures peak motivation but also elevates their commitment to your solution.

Handwritten notes aren't just a gesture they're a powerful tool for screening serious buyers, increasing customer investment, and boosting long-term retention. Don't settle for trials and low-ticket offers; seize the moment of highest motivation to drive big wins upfront and secure lasting customer relationships.

Ready to transform your sales strategy with the persuasive impact of handwritten notes? Let Simply Noted show you how to unlock the full potential of personal touch in your business growth. 💡✉️ 

#StrategicGrowth #SimplyNoted #HandwrittenNotes #BusinessSuccess

AI and robots are changing how businesses connect in 2026!

Our handwriting robots never sleep. 🤖
In 2026, inboxes are overflowing… 📧
but mailboxes are empty. 📬
That’s your advantage. 🚀

How to sends 1,000s of personalized handwritten notes  w/ Simply Noted 

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Effortlessly Send 1,000s of Personalized Handwritten Notes at Scale

🚀 Every closed sale should end with a referral ask—it's non-negotiable in my book. Here's why: Asking for referrals has the power to unlock a goldmine of new business opportunities. 📈

At Simply Noted, we know firsthand the impact of strategic relationship-building. Handwritten notes aren't just personal gestures—they're key to fueling your business growth engine. ✍️

By leveraging handwritten notes for referral requests, you're not just asking for leads—you're nurturing existing relationships and turning customers into advocates. 🌟

Don't leave potential revenue on the table. Embrace the power of handwritten notes for lead acquisition and customer retention. Your next big deal could be just a note away. #SimplyNoted #BusinessGrowth #HandwrittenNotes

🚀 Mastering the art of opening a sales call is the key to unlocking success. Here's the deal: the first 30-60 seconds can make or break the entire conversation. Nail it, and you're on your way; flub it, and you might as well hang up.

🔑 The Big Four elements of a winning intro: state your name, company, that it's recorded, and why you're reaching out. Simple, right? But executing this flawlessly sets the stage for a fruitful conversation.

💼 At Simply Noted, we know the power of making a lasting impression. Handwritten notes are your secret weapon. Whether it's acquiring new leads or solidifying existing relationships, a well-crafted note speaks volumes.

📈 Want to learn more about leveraging handwritten notes in your sales strategy? Let's chat. Simply Noted is here to elevate your game. Don't just make calls - make connections that last.

#SimplyNoted #HandwrittenNotes #SalesSuccess

Get notified when someone scans the QR Card on your handwritten note! Faster speed to lead = more sales!

In business, success isn't about working more hours—it's about working smarter. Here's how I ensure I'm always on the right track:

I aim to arrive ahead of schedule. Being early gives me a strategic edge. Preparation isn't just about having a plan; it's about being ready to pivot when needed. I prioritize personal connections because people do business with those they trust.

Not every opportunity is worth pursuing. I decline commitments that don't offer clear benefits. It's all about value over volume.

I make it a point to respond promptly. Time is money, and quick communication can make all the difference. Persistence in outreach ensures I stay top of mind without becoming a nuisance.

Offering meaningful contributions is my currency. It's how I prove my value to clients and colleagues alike.

Let's not shy away from mistakes. They're powerful learning tools, as long as we don't repeat them.

Finally, I emphasize core practices consistently, and when the time is right, scale them up. Consistency is key; scaling is the goal.

How do you ensure you're not just busy, but effective? Let's connect and share insights.

🚀 Ready to supercharge your business growth? Let's talk risk reversal.

I've learned that beyond guarantees lies a powerful strategy: embedding peace of mind in your offerings. Think of it as eliminating your customers' biggest fears, even after they've bought from you.

At Simply Noted, we've seen firsthand how handwritten notes can transform the game. Picture this: using personalized notes as a conduit for building trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships. It's not just a thank-you; it's a strategic move to boost lead retention or customer satisfaction.

Take a page from the risk reversal playbook and leverage the underestimated power of handwritten notes to keep your clients coming back for more.

Ready to make handwritten notes your secret weapon? Let's chat!

#SimplyNoted #HandwrittenNotes #BusinessGrowth #CustomerRetention

🚨 LIVE DEMO 🚨

1,000 handwritten notes per robot, per day.
220+ custom-built, patented handwriting robots.
This isn’t printed fonts.
This is real pen on paper at industrial scale.
No one else in the world is doing handwritten direct mail like this.

Watch it live 👇 (link in comments)

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1,000 Handwritten Notes Per Day X 220 Robots

In a world overwhelmed by AI, spam, and ignored digital outreach, Simply Noted delivers what digital channels can’t—real, handwritten mail that gets opened, read, and remembered. Powered by proprietary robotic technology using real ballpoint pens, Simply Noted helps sales teams book more meetings, marketers track real ROI, and CX leaders create personal retention at scale. With seamless integrations and plug-and-play automation, this is handwritten mail built for modern growth. Book a demo and see how Simply Noted helps you break through the noise.

Clean mailing lists are essential to successful direct mail campaigns! In this video we walk you through step-by-step on how to clean up to 500,000 addresses in under 10 minutes!

#handwritten #directmail

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Mastering Address Verification for Effective Handwritten Mail Campaigns

Handwritten envelopes get a 99.2% open rate!

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This Invention Makes Handwritten Notes Effortless

I started my first company with my brother, Emil, when I was 10 years old and he was 8. We were fixing and building bikes for other kids in our neighborhood. I've been building businesses for the last 20 years.

I've launched over 30 different companies since then. Some were successful, some were not, but all were great lessons.

I also invest in early-stage companies that I'm interested in. I purchased my first painting, a Stanley Cosgrove, when I was 17 after selling my hedge trimming company.

I'm currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Hoppier.com making it easy to send rewards and incentives to people in 60+ countries.

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Cassy Aite

Productivity advice is usually designed for people who aren't working enough.

I used to think the solution to every plateau was to wake up earlier. I used Pomodoro timers and time-blocking to squeeze efficiency out of every second.

But when you are already overworked, optimizing just helps you burn out more efficiently.

I learned this building Hoppier. We scaled that business to $250k in monthly revenue mostly through ads and SEO.

It felt like a machine that needed constant fuel. I was busy managing ad spend and obsessing over keyword rankings.

When Google changed their algorithm, years of "productive" work evaporated overnight.

If I had been less busy grinding, I might have seen the platform risk sooner. I might have focused on owning our audience instead of renting it.

This exact realization is why I built Postbeam. 

I needed to build my brand. But instead of optimizing the writing, I built the system to automate large portion of it. 

Your business does not need a martyr who answers emails at 5 AM. 

It needs a clear-headed founder who knows how to use leverage.

CEO at Hoppier 🐰 and Co-Founder at Postbeam 🛸

Day 217

Postbeam.ai is officially compounding 📈 (50% MoM MRR growth… and accelerating)...

One feature quietly drove most of this growth → Connecting + switching between team members & LinkedIn accounts

Here’s what changed in the last month:

🧠 Multi-account switching (finally done right)
Connect team members once, then instantly switch between LinkedIn profiles without logging in/out. Agencies can manage multiple clients. Founders and GTM leaders can run multiple voices. Zero friction, no need to share account credentials.

⚡ Hot Leads + teams = leverage
When one post hits, the right team member can jump on warm leads immediately. No screenshots. No forwarding. Just action.

🚀 Agency-ready by default
This unlocked agencies to run entire client programs inside Postbeam; content, engagement tracking, and outbound all in one place!

Attached is a quick GIF showing how easy it is to connect a team member and switch between accounts.

This single workflow removed a massive bottleneck.

Still early. Still moving at warp speed.

Day 217 🛸

I spent ten years building a company that scales to 1,200 global clients, but I could never make LinkedIn ads profitable.

The math was always broken. High costs, low intent, and zero trust.

I realized we were treating the feed like a digital billboard. We were trying to buy attention instead of earning it.

The real R&D for your marketing should happen in your organic feed, not an ad manager.

I recently spoke with a marketing manager at a VC firm. They are in the business of high-stakes trust. You don't get a $2 million allocation from a corporate graphic.

We discussed shifting to Thought Leadership Ads.

The strategy is simple:

Test raw ideas through your personal profile.

Identify posts that perform two standard deviations above your average.

Put your ad spend behind those organic winners.

When you run an ad from a personal account that already has social proof, the psychological barrier drops. People stop feeling sold to and start feeling educated.

At Postbeam, we stopped guessing. We only put money behind what has already proven to resonate.

It changed my entire perspective on LinkedIn as a growth engine.

If your CAC is too high, stop fixing your ads. Start paying attention to what your audience is telling you for free in the organic feed.

Unicorn company Clay raised a $100M Series C round at a $3.1B valuation. The team hit $100M ARR by doing something 99% of B2B data companies still can't understand:

They didn't sell a database. They sold a promotion.

2017: Founded in NYC with a vague mission to "supercharge spreadsheets."
2025: $3.1B valuation, 100M ARR, creator of the "GTM Engineer" profession.

While competitors like ZoomInfo sold static lists, Clay built a movement around "Programming Revenue."

For five years, they wandered with almost zero revenue. Investors asked, "Who are these guys in Brooklyn?" Kareem Amin refused to ship a generic tool: "We are growing a garden, not crafting an object."

Here's how their leadership team made the pivot happen:

Kareem Amin (CEO, 23k followers): Former WSJ Product VP who treated sales software like physics. He realized the "Swiss Army Knife" approach was failing and ruthlessly pivoted the entire company to one use case: Creative Outbound. His philosophy: "Don't just find leads. Engineer them."

Varun Anand (COO, 41k followers): The architect of the "GTM Engineer." He realized traditional salespeople couldn't use the tool, so he invented a new job title. His insight: "We need people who are 'ops-y' and tactical. We aren't selling software; we're selling a career path."

Supporting Cast Amplifying the Mission:

🦾Eric Nowoslawski (Agency Partner, 48k followers): The face of the ecosystem. His YouTube tutorials on sending "1.5 Million Emails" aren't just content; they are the onboarding manual. He proved you can build an empire on Clay.

Patrick Spychalski (Creative Lead, 20k followers): The "Creative Data" alchemist. He showed the world how to use Claygent to count warehouse parking spots via satellite imagery to predict staffing needs—turning a spreadsheet tool into a crystal ball.

Together, they orchestrated a movement:

→ The GTM Engineer: A verified career path with 280+ job openings at companies like OpenAI and Notion.
→ The Template Library: A "GitHub for Sales" where users share viral scrapers and enrichment waterfalls.
→ The IKEA Effect: Onboarding where you build your own tool live, creating instant psychological ownership.

The Philosophy-to-Product Strategy:

They handed out AI agents that could read websites like humans. Result: "Waterfall Enrichment" that triples data coverage compared to monopolies.

The Result:

They didn't advertise their way to $3.1B. This leadership team empowered Ops managers to become Engineers.

This is why Clay dominates the conversation.

@Clay raised a $100M Series C round at a $3.1B valuation. The team hit $100M ARR by doing something 99% of B2B data companies still can't understand:

They didn't sell a database. They sold a promotion.

2017: Founded in NYC with a vague mission to "supercharge spreadsheets."
2025: $3.1B valuation, 100M ARR, creator of the "GTM Engineer" profession.

While competitors like ZoomInfo sold static lists, Clay built a movement around "Programming Revenue."

For five years, they wandered with almost zero revenue. Investors asked, "Who are these guys in Brooklyn?" Kareem Amin refused to ship a generic tool: "We are growing a garden, not crafting an object."

Here's how their leadership team made the pivot happen:

Kareem Amin (CEO, 23k followers): Former WSJ Product VP who treated sales software like physics. He realized the "Swiss Army Knife" approach was failing and ruthlessly pivoted the entire company to one use case: Creative Outbound. His philosophy: "Don't just find leads. Engineer them."

Varun Anand (COO, 41k followers): The architect of the "GTM Engineer." He realized traditional salespeople couldn't use the tool, so he invented a new job title. His insight: "We need people who are 'ops-y' and tactical. We aren't selling software; we're selling a career path."

Supporting Cast Amplifying the Mission:

Eric Nowoslawski (Agency Partner, 48k followers): The face of the ecosystem. His YouTube tutorials on sending "1.5 Million Emails" aren't just content; they are the onboarding manual. He proved you can build an empire on Clay.

Patrick Spychalski (Creative Lead, 20k followers): The "Creative Data" alchemist. He showed the world how to use Claygent to count warehouse parking spots via satellite imagery to predict staffing needs—turning a spreadsheet tool into a crystal ball.

Together, they orchestrated a movement:

→ The GTM Engineer: A verified career path with 280+ job openings at companies like OpenAI and Notion.
→ The Template Library: A "GitHub for Sales" where users share viral scrapers and enrichment waterfalls.
→ The IKEA Effect: Onboarding where you build your own tool live, creating instant psychological ownership.

The Philosophy-to-Product Strategy:

They handed out AI agents that could read websites like humans. Result: "Waterfall Enrichment" that triples data coverage compared to monopolies.

The Result:

They didn't advertise their way to $3.1B. This leadership team empowered Ops managers to become Engineers.

This is why Clay dominates the conversation.

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