Lucas Bean

Community Market Fit

Best Selling Author of Community Market Fit

Author

Indexable

Ai incubator focused on solving todays biggest problems while leveraging Influencers, Search products, Mental Wellness and live events. 

Multiple companies being scaled. 
We also offer advisory services.

Builder

Silicon Beach powered by Google

Founded Silicon Beach tech community & cemented the term to the Los Angeles based entrepreneur, startup & tech scene. My LA based silicon beach tech entrepreneur & startup events had been running since 2012 & were synonymous with the digital elite in LA. 

Sponsors and Founders who took part in Silicon Beach: 
Snapchat, Uber, Tesla, Spacex, Scopely, WeWork, statas, trearch, Infinity Ward, Super Hearts Studio, influential, dollar shave club, Distrokid, Google, GirlsinTech, Girlboss, WeAreLAtech, Adcolony, meta, Red Bull

120,000 members.
200,000 + event goers over 5 years. 

I also founded, launched and Managed Disrupt LA where 2,400 tech professionals gathered to hear 110 expert speakers give panel discussions & 1:1 fireside chats. 

Advertising partners: Google, Facebook, Fair, Surf Air, Uber, Lime Scooters, Eventbrite, Curb, Android, Waze, Sexwax, Red Bull, Taxi magic 

Exited in Dec 2019

Founder & President

Hello Music

Reporting to the CEO
→ Scaled user base 10x in 11 months (rapid user acquisition) 50k members to 480k + members
→ Responsible for dropping the cost of acquisition from $14 CPA to 0.89 cents CPA in 5 months
→ Built the best marketing & BD team and strategies in the online social commerce space
→ Grew social channels from non-revenue generating accounts to generating 30% of daily revenue consistently 
→ Responsible for building the marketing analytic and reporting systems from scratch 
→ managing buy side and sell side activities and building the bottoms-up financial model for the business
→ Managed a team of 10 marketing professionals from Creative Director to Social Media Manager. 
→ responsible for building and packaging  brand advertising products for our sponsored products. 

Hellomusic.com (scaled user base 10x in 11 months, Sold in 2014 to TX based firm for an undisclosed amount)

Senior Vice President Marketing & GM

Atari

Reporting to the CEO, as functional CMO, was the Sr. Director of Global Marketing where I oversaw all Marketing Activities.
→ Lead and Oversaw a global team of markers and Global Brand initiatives. 
→ Lead initiatives for the switch between big-box retail AAA games into mobile, social and DLC games. 
→ Responsible for all marketing initiatives at Atari and our independent game publishers 
→ Responsible for launching Atari's first big mobile hit "Atari's Greatest Hits" which saw more than 500,000 downloads in the first month of release
→ Responsible for the successful launch of Test Drive Unlimited 1 million copies worldwide 4 months after it's launch
→ Developed internal marketing analytic systems from the ground up which gave Atari a competitive advantage in the mobile and social game business
→ Built an amazing game marketing team focused on the numbers & the overall companies success
→ responsible for managing and building brand advertising products projects for co-sponsored partners. 



Managed a team of 15+ Brand Managers, Social Media Managers, Creative Directors, Game Developers, Brand Managers and Product Managers in New York, Los Angeles & Pal Alto

Head Of Global Marketing

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Reporting to the General Manager I was the head of Marketing (Executive Director) for Sony Pictures streaming services, web series, original content (video on demand):
→ Head of user acquisition and retention. 
→ Executive team dedicated to turning Sony Pictures streaming services into the digital hub for all of Sony Pictures Entertainment Movies, TV and Web Series (Sony's version of Hulu)
→ Responsible for pinpointing metrics & identifying KPI’s for success, 3 year business plan to grow the business and finally the marketing plan and strategy to get us there (working with GM of division)
→ Responsible for building (from the ground up) all marketing systems & Analytics in order to track our metrics of success
→ Lead the team responsible for re-branding the company as we grew the new Sony Pictures VOD / Crackle.com
→ Hyper promoted original series using influence marketing, social, display and video advertising to garner Sony attention 3 Streamy awards for our original series in 2009 and 2010. 
→ Scaled Business 4x in 2 years creating a digital powerhouse for Sony and cementing it as the digital hub for all of Sony's Content

Head of Marketing

engage:BDR

Founder and CEO of Engage: BDR 
(BDR stood for: Bean CEO  - Danik  Sales - Rintala  COO) 
I was the Founder with two co-founders.

My team and I built the fastest display ad network on the planet when we launched (core system was built in C++).

Engage:BDR went public in 2017.

Founder & CEO

Connexus  - Traffic Marketplace

Reporting to President I was the GM of the Display Ad Network segment of business:
→ lead the media buying team, campaign optimization team and ad operations
→ Managed 9 figure P&L budget 
→ Implemented very successful analytics & tracking methods to optimize network 
→ Grew display network from 13th largest privately held display ad networks in the world to #3 in the world. 
→ responsible for building and scaling our brand advertising products across a global sales team. 
→ Took a -19 EBIT company, implemented JIT inventory management on ad impressions and in 3 months the company of 30% EBIT
acquired by Epic Media for $580 million

GM & Director of Media - Display Ad Network

LowerMyBills

Metrics driven management of multi-member team of media buyers and campaign managers. 
→ Optimized team and managed to scale marketing team to new lofty company goals. 
→ Surpassed my own high-level campaigns and surpassed goals every quarter by at least 120%.
→ Awarded Eagle Bonus award for amazing work and innovative product development & marketing initiatives.

Senior Data Scientist, Media Buyer & Campaign Manager

Reporting to VP of Product, I served as a Senior Product Manager of Strategy & Analysis: 
Senior Data Scientist at a 100% metrics driven company. 
→ We were responsible for formulating strategy to focus on the $300+ billion subprime niche of the home loans market which resulted in a dominant position and rapid growth during tenure (over 10x growth in revenues during tenure).
→ Was Responsible for managing products such as Home Refinance, Home Purchase & Debt scaling these businesses 10X using analytics, analysis, marketing and strategy to drive growth
→ Developed, implemented and managed all analytic systems and reporting (Microstrategy, Double Click, Omniture, along with proprietary systems) that gave LMB the competitive edge against any and all rivals in the space. 
We scaled the business 10x in 3 years creating a lead generation powerhouse and sold 

Experian acquired LowerMyBills.com in May of 2005 $400 million to create the 15th largest internet company in the US.

Sr. Product Manager, Data Scientist - Strategy & Analysis 

Myspace.com

ACQUIRED
Acquired for $580 million in 2005

Marketing Development Consultant

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.

Top 3 globally in:
• User acquisition
• Retention
• Community building
• UX optimization
• Data science

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

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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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

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How to take nothing personally:
(and take extreme ownership)

Most people shut down when they’re criticized.

The truth?
That reaction kills your credibility.

You know what works? Owning it and asking for clarity.

I used to react badly to criticism.

Even when it wasn’t personal:
↳ Yeah, it’s terrible
↳ I was wrong
↳ I blew it

🚩 Taking criticism poorly hurts growth.

Here’s how high performers handle criticism and stay respected:

Presentation Criticized
 ❌ Yeah, it’s terrible
 ✅ What can I improve?

Decision Questioned
 ❌ I was wrong
 ✅ Explain your concerns?

Work Criticized
 ❌ I failed badly
 ✅ What does good look like?

Missed Deadline
 ❌ I blew it
 ✅ Let’s set a more realistic deadline

Strategy Challenged
 ❌ The plan was flawed
 ✅ Let me walk you through it

Unprepared
 ❌ I’m not ready
 ✅ I don’t know right now, let me get that answer for you

Numbers Are Wrong
 ❌ I’m not wrong
 ✅ I’ll review the numbers and get back to you

Idea Rejected
 ❌ I guess my idea sucks
 ✅ What does a good idea look like to you?

Going Off‑Track
 ❌ I’m lost
 ✅ Let’s get back on track shall we?

Bad Communication
 ❌ I’m awful
 ✅ Let me explain this more clearly

Overstepping
 ❌ My bad, that’s just me
 ✅ Let’s be clear about boundaries up front

Priorities
 ❌ No idea
 ✅ Let’s confirm what’s most important

Your words have meaning.
Your response shapes how you are perceived.
Choose your words wisely.

Take nothing personal even when it was meant that way

P.S. Which one did you feel the most? 

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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.
_____

P.S. Which phrase would help you grow your career?

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For much of my life, I measured myself
through the eyes of others.

“They’re judging me.”
“They don't like me.”
“I look foolish.”

It was exhausting.

But I learned something powerful:
The moment you stop seeking validation
is the moment you begin to feel free.

Perspective shapes reality.

“They’re judging me” becomes
“I'm proud to be trying.”

“They’ll hate it” becomes
“I’m proud of what I’ve created.”

“I look foolish” becomes
“I'm OK with being seen trying in public.”

Life isn’t defined by how others see us.
It’s defined by the story we tell ourselves.

When that story is built on respect,
purpose, and authenticity,
everything changes.

The loudest voices aren’t always the wisest.
The most important approval is your own.

❔What story will you tell yourself today? 

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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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10 Phrases High EQ Leaders Would NEVER say:
(and what they would never say)

You hear them in meetings.
Stressful moments.
Tough conversations.

Some words inflame.
Others invite collaboration.

Here are the worst ones
and how emotionally intelligent leaders flip them 👇

❌ "You need to calm down" 
✅ "Let’s take a 10-minute break and come back to this."

❌ "This is a nightmare"
✅ "Let’s figure out what we control and fix it."

❌ "I told you so" 
✅ "Let’s fix the problem, not the blame."

❌ "Why did you do that?"
✅ "I take full responsibility, where can we do better?"

❌ "You should have had this done by now" 
✅ "How can I help you accomplish this goal?"

❌ "I said that already"
✅ "Here’s a one-sheet with instructions."

❌ "Not my job, figure it out"
✅ "Let’s walk through this together." 

❌ "That’s your job, not mine"
✅ "Let me sit down with you and we can figure it out together."

❌ "This is how we’ve always done it"
✅ "Let’s find a new way and document it for others."

❌ "Calm down"
✅ "This seems important, let’s revisit when we’re in a better headspace." 

The real difference?
One erodes trust.
The other earns it.

You get to choose your words.
 Choose the ones that build connection.
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15 Rules to live a better life starting today:
(7 & 8 are my favorite) 

1 – Simplicity
Less is more. Complexity adds stress; clarity brings peace.

2 – Discipline
Show up daily. Consistency compounds.

3 – Gratitude
Appreciate what you have. It rewires your mind for abundance.

4 – Health
Prioritize sleep, movement, and what you eat. Your body is your engine.

5 – Focus
Ignore the noise. What you focus on grows.

6 – Integrity
Do what’s right, not what’s easy. Integrity builds unshakable confidence.

7 – Self-Awareness
Know your triggers, patterns, and defaults. Master yourself first.

8 – Boundaries
Say no. Protect your time, energy, and peace.

9 – Kindness
It costs nothing and means everything.

10 – Curiosity
Stay open, ask questions, challenge assumptions.

11 – Responsibility
Own your actions. Victimhood kills progress.

12 – Purpose
Live with intention. Drifting leads nowhere.

13 – Presence
Be here. Now. It’s all you truly have.

14 – Resilience
Life hits hard—get back up, again and again.

15 – Joy
Laugh often. Celebrate the little things.

Which ones do you resonate with? 
Tell me below 


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9 biases that derail your decision making: 
(Stop sabotaging yourself)

A bias can destroy your ability to make logical decisions. 

Here are 9 biases that destroy your decision making:

1. Confirmation Bias
 Seeking info that confirms existing beliefs.
 ↳ Why Bad: Blocks objectivity, reinforces bias.
 ↳ Ex: Only reading positive reviews you agree with.
 ↳ Fix: Actively seek and weigh opposing views.

2. Anchoring Bias
 Relying too much on the first info you hear.
 ↳ Why Bad: Skews choices, even if the info is weak.
 ↳ Ex: Price feels fair only after a higher price is shown.
 ↳ Fix: Anchor to value, not the first number shown. 

3. Overconfidence Bias
 Overrating your skills or knowledge.
 ↳ Why Bad: Creates risk, underplays challenges.
 ↳ Ex: Thinking you can text and drive safely.
 ↳ Fix: Check assumptions, plan conservatively.

4. Projection Bias
 Assuming others think or act like you.
 ↳ Why Bad: Causes errors when people don’t think like you.
 ↳ Ex: Expecting friends to react like you would.
 ↳ Fix: Respect differences, avoid assumptions.

5. Hindsight Bias
 Believing past events were predictable.
 ↳ Why Bad: Warps learning, builds false confidence.
 ↳ Ex: “I knew that team would win all along.”
 ↳ Fix: Track predictions, review accuracy later.

6. Bandwagon Effect
 Following what’s popular without review.
 ↳ Why Bad: Promotes blind conformity.
 ↳ Ex: Joining viral trends without research.
 ↳ Fix: Evaluate choices with evidence first.

7. Loss Aversion
 Fearing losses more than wanting gains.
 ↳ Why Bad: Creates caution, limits opportunity.
 ↳ Ex: Skipping a good investment out of fear.
 ↳ Fix: Reframe risks by focusing on possible gains.

8. Status Quo Bias
 Favoring the familiar over change.
 ↳ Why Bad: Stops progress, blocks innovation.
 ↳ Ex: Using outdated tools just for comfort.
 ↳ Fix: Reassess often, weigh new options fairly.

9. Sunk Cost Fallacy
 Clinging to past investments or effort.
 ↳ Why Bad: Deepens loss, blocks fresh choices.
 ↳ Ex: Sticking with a failing project due to past investment. 
 ↳ Fix: Decide on future value, not past cost.


Which Bias do you struggle with?
Tell me below ↓ ↓

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9 human biases that hold you back in life 

Who you spend time with matters more than you think.

If you surround yourself with people who:

→ Aim higher than you do
→ Push beyond what feels “comfortable”
→ Dream so big it feels almost unrealistic

Something powerful happens:
 
- Your own vision expands
- Your own standards rise
- Your own belief grows

It’s not magic, it’s proximity.

 We absorb the energy, habits and mindset of those people.

📊 Research backs this up too.
Sit near a high performer → your output rises.
Sit near a low performer → your results drop.

The same principle applies in life:

 • In the gym → Train next to disciplined lifters.
 • In work → Work with people who challenge you.
 • In life → live with those who live with purpose.

But the opposite is also true.

 Stay too long in small rooms with small dreams…
 your ambition shrinks to fit those rooms.

So ask yourself:

Who’s in your circle?
 Do they lift your vision higher or lower it?

Choose people who fuel your drive, not drain it.
Because ambition spreads.

And the right company can change your trajectory.

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10 quotes to make quick work of Mondays:
(# 10 is my favorite) 

1: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
↳ Passion fuels consistency and quality.
↳ Without love, work becomes a grind.


2. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
↳ Don’t wait—build what you envision.
↳ Ownership beats guessing.


3. “The difference between ordinary & extraordinary is that 
little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson
↳ Going 10% further sets you apart.
↳ Details separate leaders from the crowd.


4. “Never give up on your dreams, no matter how impossible
they may seem.” – Walt Disney
↳ Resilience turns vision into reality.
↳ Doubt kills more dreams than failure.


5. “The only person you are destined to become 
is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
↳ Identity is a daily choice.
↳ Intention creates direction.


6. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
↳ Start before you feel ready.
↳ Movement beats perfection.


7. “The only way to fail is to give up.” – Winston Churchill
↳ Keep going—progress is built through effort.
↳ Quitting is the only dead end.


8. “The best way to learn is by doing.” – Aristotle
↳ Action creates clarity.
↳ You can’t think your way to mastery.


9. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow 
will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
↳ Belief shapes outcomes.
↳ Doubt delays action.


10. “Show up where you don’t belong because 
one day, you will.” – Lucas Bean
↳ Confidence is built through showing up.
↳ Belonging starts with courage.


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5 ways to future proof your career with AI: 
(how do you stay relevant?)

AI won’t replace you. But someone using AI might.

You future-proof your value.
 By adapting fast and learning even faster.

5 Practical Steps to Future-Proof Your Career in the AI Era:

1. Learn to Prompt
 ↳ Speak AI’s language.
 ↳ ↳ The better your prompts, the better your results.

2. Master Critical Thinking
 ↳ AI gives answers, humans ask the right questions.
 ↳ ↳ Analyze, challenge, interpret. That’s your edge.

3. Double Down on Soft Skills
 ↳ Communication, empathy, adaptability.
 ↳ ↳ These can’t be automated. They set you apart.

4. Use AI as a Collaborator
 ↳ Don’t compete—co-create.
 ↳ ↳ Let it enhance your work, not define it.

5. Keep Learning, Always
 ↳ The future belongs to the curious.
 ↳ ↳ Stay sharp. Update your skills. Never coast.

AI is your co-pilot, not your replacement.
 Use it wisely and you’ll always be in demand.

Don't forget to be nice to our AI overlords 🤖 

Which one was your favorite? 

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10 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
 ↳ Google, YouTube, LinkedIn.
 ↳ Know jobs, passions, recent posts.

2. Know Your Goal
 ↳ Friends, contacts or clients?
 ↳ No wrong answer, but clarity wins.

3. Listen to Actually Listen
 ↳ Don’t wait to talk, pay attention.
 ↳ Repeat back, then add value.

4. Find Common Ground Fast
 ↳ Venue, drink, or mutual interest.
 ↳ Shared joy builds instant bonds.

5. Lead with Humor
 ↳ Self-deprecating, tasteful, light.
 ↳ Confidence laughs at itself.

6. Don’t Overshare
 ↳ Keep drama to yourself.
 ↳ Stay positive, no trauma dumps.

7. Add Real Value
 ↳ Buy a drink, make an intro.
 ↳ Over-deliver in small moments.

8. Respect Their Time
 ↳ Be short, clear, and direct.
 ↳ Exit while energy is high.

9. Exit Smoothly
 ↳ “Great meeting you, I’m off to X.”
 ↳ Leave them smiling, not drained.

10. Follow Up Like It Matters
 ↳ Your follow-up is your brand.
 ↳ Treat each one like gold.

Which one will you use at your next event?
💡 #3 changed the game for me.

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Here’s the truth no one tells you:

(you deserve to know this)

No one’s coming to tell you 
“You’re ready now.”

- There’s no certificate.
- No official green light.

The secret?
You have to step in before you are ready.

I know, it’s uncomfortable.

I’ve walked into rooms feeling like I didn’t belong.

But I stayed.
I listened.
I leveled up.

And that’s where growth actually happens.

Because “ready” isn’t a destination.
 It’s a choice.

If you’re waiting until you feel 100% ready,
 you’re just letting fear wear a different mask.

Don’t wait.
 Step forward anyway.

💡 That’s how you build confidence.

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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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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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The average person sits for 12 hours a day 
(Moving will increase your EQ)


Research shows that people who engage in regular physical activity 
will have higher levels of emotional intelligence


So here are 15 habits to increase your emotional intelligence:

1. Dedicate at least 30 mins to physical activity daily.
2. Use a fitness tracker to monitor your daily steps.
3. Participate in group fitness classes for motivation.
4. Use a standing desk while working.
5. Hold meetings while walking instead of sitting.
6. Go outside during lunch when the weather is nice.
7. Challenge yourself by setting achievable fitness goals.
8. Choose stairs over elevators whenever possible.
9. Walk or bike to work if feasible.
10. Incorporate stretching exercises into your daily routine.
11. Stand up and stretch every hour.
12. Use apps or alarms to remind you to move every hour.
13. Engage in active family outings like hiking or biking.
14. Dance to your favorite music as a fun way to get moving.
15. Do simple exercises like leg lifts or seated marches at your desk.

A sedentary lifestyle is also a silent killer,
that takes away our health every day we don't move.

The less time you spend sitting during the day,
the better your chances of living a healthy life. 🙏

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Why First Movers Often Win 
(It’s NOT always quality)

We like to believe the best product always wins.

It’s the first product people remember wins 
Being first in awareness often beats best quality.


Think about it:
→ The first name in a category becomes default 
→ Competitors fight uphill to steal market share
→ Customers go with familiar not always superior

Winning attention matters more 
than a perfect product. 


The strategy is simple:
Minimum viable product 
Get it out there fast and test it 
You could become the industry standard. 


→ Capture awareness now.
→  Perfect the product later. 


Done now, is often better than done perfect later. 

No one is impressed with your perfectionism. 

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We spend years fighting fears
that never even arrive.

Most of what keeps us stuck
exists only in our imagination.

We play out worst-case scenarios,
overanalyze every move,
and call it “being prepared.”

But preparation often disguises fear.
And fear loves to borrow trouble
from a future that hasn’t happened yet.

How many dreams have we delayed
waiting for certainty that never comes?

How many chances have we ignored
because we feared failure,
embarrassment,
or judgment?

The truth is
the fear you’re fighting
usually never shows up.

And even when it does,
it’s rarely as bad as you built it to be.

Courage isn’t the absence of fear.
 It’s the decision to move
 despite the story your mind is telling you.

Stop rehearsing disasters.
Start living the scene you actually want.

What fear have you been fighting
that’s never really arrived?

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This is why most people miss out.

When
we wait
for the perfect time
or the perfect plan
that never shows up.

It’s way easier to:

- overthink it
- scroll social media
- let fear run the show
- wait until “next week”
- say “I’m not ready yet”
- convince yourself it’s not the right moment


Instead, set yourself up to seize the opportunity by:

- taking imperfect action
- committing to daily effort
- building momentum over time
- focusing on what you can control


Opportunities don’t wait
 they reward action, not hesitation.


𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 > 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻



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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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