Cook Enterprises LLC

Growth Marketing Agency focused on helping startups under $5M in revenue scale.

Owner

Happy Cabbage Analytics

Business Development Representative

Finance and Operations

NC NORML

•	Conduct research and analytics related to the economics of the North Carolina hemp and CBD industry 
•	Aid Treasurer and Fulfillment chair in developing financial models and predictions for the landscape of the proposed North Carolina medical cannabis market through SB 711
•	Assist in technical writing/copyediting for white papers and reports
•	Collaborate with industry partners and seek new sponsors/supporters 
•	Transition technology systems and solutions to help improve NC NORML practices
•	Contribute to cannabis advocacy, destigmatization, education, and awareness

Business Development Volunteer 

SidelineSwap

•	Conducted consumer research to better understand the behaviors of SidelineSwap users 
•	Used data analysis to help devise a community outreach/sponsorship program as well as an email 
         marketing campaign
•	Indexed over 500 pieces of sporting equipment into a SidelineSwap database to enhance SEO
•	Designed/created the NFL Fanshop page of the SidelineSwap website using Bannersnack and Miro
•	Created 200+ landing pages, selected and edited 300+ photo icons, and linked everything to a user- 
          friendly home page

Marketing and Management Intern

I help you find your dream life, not your dream job | Crafting the next generation of entrepreneurial employees | BDR @ Happy Cabbage

Driven sales and marketing professional with a particular interest in startups and fitness.

Connor Cook

Teaching you to write better while saving you time and money so you can earn a living without losing your life. Copywriter @ JMARK.

I got my start in writing the way all the greats do...

Getting ratted out by my classmate.

Back in elementary school, my friends and I ran an underground comic book ring. We drew panels during class, illustrated our classmates as the characters (sometimes a bit too vividly), and shared our “issues” during recess. One day, Lauren decided we were a little *too* creative for our own good. We were shut down before we could hit mass distribution.

But the spark stuck.

In 2015, I turned to Instagram. I spent my days posting minimalist poetry, with the goal to simply write how I felt and give voice to anyone who might feel the same. Four years later, that turned into a community of 114,000 readers. One follower even tattooed one of my poems on her ribs.

That’s when my "oh sh*t" moment finally came. That these words did a whole lot more than tell stories. They built relationships—made connections that cut through the superficiality we often associate with social media.

Now, I use those experiences and passion to create content for B2B leaders and brands who want to strip away the BS and get down to brass tacks, the kind that builds connection and makes people buy. 

Outside of writing, I love reading—especially thrillers and detective novels. That, and being a dad to the coolest toddler on the planet. 

If you’re someone who still believes good content should *feel* good (and not just check a box), we’ll probably get along great.

And if you're still reading this, let’s connect. Worst case, we trade memes and childhood trauma. Best case, we work together and make something pretty freaking cool.

Daren Colbert 💭✍️

6 months ago, my wife posted a lighthearted TikTok, joking about how people would flip if they knew our son’s name. She never said his name. 

But that didn’t stop a stranger from tracking her down, stalking her online, and eventually uncovering it. That moment rewired something in me. We talk a lot about how much the digital world gives our kids. Endless knowledge. Instant access. Infinite connection. 

But we rarely talk about what it takes. 

Their privacy. Their safety. Their ability to explore without being watched, targeted, or influenced. 

And now, we’re handing them AI “companions” like Baby Grok—a synthetic friend built by X (formerly Twitter)—a platform that, in just the first half of 2024, was linked to 370,588 reports of child abuse by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Not to mention the reports linking LLMs to psychosis and teen suicide, and the resulting lawsuits. 

There’s a lot of talk about innovation surrounding decisions like this, but these days, it feels a lot more like irresponsibility. Look, I’m not anti-technology. I get paid to work in this industry. But we’re sprinting into the future without guardrails, and our kids are absorbing the shock. 

Curiosity is a beautiful part of childhood. It’s one of the things I love most about my son. But it should be protected, not exploited. And at the end of the day, our children don’t need faster tech. They need slower thinking. They need adults who say no to things that haven’t been tested, proven, or secured. 

Ultimately, they need a future that prioritizes their digital well-being as much as their education. Because while we’re chasing what’s possible, they’re living with the consequences.

Daren Colbert

I hate talking to people, which is why one of my goals for 2026 is to talk to more people. Now, this could very well be the death of my social battery, but here’s why I’m doing the damn thing anyway. 

It’s so easy to feel like social media is superficial. Don’t get me wrong, it certainly can be, but looking back at my time creating online, I can’t say with 100% certainty that I’ve ever taken the time to genuinely invest in deepening my relationships on any platform. 

I think it’s a large reason why I burned out on Instagram after hitting 100k followers, and why there are days when I question whether it’s worth staying on LinkedIn. 

So, here’s the plan: 

Over the course of 2026, my goal is to speak with 50 people face-to-face, virtually (or maybe even in person!). That number feels uncomfortable enough to stretch myself, but realistic enough to not poo poo on my own parade and back out. 

I already have a couple of chats set up, but if you’re down to clown—whether it’s about writing, LinkedIn, parenthood, your love for 90’s rom-coms, or simply to shoot the sh*t—send me a DM and let’s get some time on the calendar. 


P.S. Please keep this introverted soul in your thoughts and prayers.

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