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

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.

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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

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

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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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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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Most people only see what’s above the surface.
They miss what actually matters.

1. Confidence vs Ego

→ Confidence grows downward.
→ Quiet. Rooted. Patient.

Ego grows upward.
Fast. Loud. Hollow.

One survives storms.
The other snaps at pressure.


2. “Your success was lucky”

→ Luck is the story people tell
→ when they do not see the roots.

They did not see the long nights.
The rejections.
The empty rooms.

Success looks sudden
only when effort was invisible.

3. Validation

→ Most people ask the crowd
→ who they should become.

The truth is simpler.
The only approval that matters
is the one looking back at you.

Everything else is noise.


4. The common path

→ The path everyone takes
→ works for most people.

That does not mean
 it works for you.

Different goals
require different routes.
Confusion is not failure.
It is a signal.


5. Consistency vs Burnout

→ Consistency looks boring.
→ Repetition. Restraint. Patience.

Burnout looks impressive.
Urgency. Hustle. Collapse.

One compounds quietly.
The other burns bright and fades.


6. Progress underground

→ Progress rarely announces itself.
→ It happens in silence.

Below the surface.
Out of sight.

If nothing looks different yet
that does not mean nothing is happening.


7. Time perspective

→ Your younger self is cheering.
→ Your older self is counting on you.

You are the bridge
between who you were
and who you will become.

Keep building.
Even when no one is watching.
Especially then.

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Seven things that might matter more

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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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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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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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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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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People won't remember how much money you made
but 

they will remember how you made them feel.

Anyone can show off their success.
Very few know how to get the best out of people.

This is how Emotionally Intelligent leaders lead:

✅ Make sure everyone feels safe to speak
❌ Don’t speak over people during meetings
➟ Let introverts shine here 

✅ Invest in building relationships that drive team results
❌ Don’t only focus on the core results
➟ build team confidence, everyone wins 

✅ Highlight the whole team and their wins
❌ Don’t take credit for other peoples work
➟ When they are shown winning, you win

✅ Listen to listen first, speak to understand
❌ Don’t push the company agenda at all costs
➟ Let people take ownership on execution 

To get the best out of your team:

1. Give real recognition, not just a pat on the back
 ➟ be specific with your praise
 ➟ Explain how they contributed 

2. Make 1:1's an employee first meeting
 ➟ Ask what you can do for them
 ➟ Don't make this a micro-management meeting 

3. Make an effort to get to know your people 
 ➟ Not all want the spotlight 
 ➟ Everyone does want to know they are doing well 

4. Don't fix the blame, fix the problem 
 ➟ People won't take risk if you react out of emotion 
 ➟ Go over what happened and mutually agree on next steps

Emotionally intelligent leaders get better results. 

When people are appreciated
they wake up with a purpose 
and motivation to do 
their best work

When the team is shown winning in public,
You are shown winning in private.

P.S: Which one is your favorite? 
Tell me in the comments below 👇 

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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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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

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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The best sales people don’t pitch first.
 They ask smarter questions.

Here are the top 7 Socratic Sales Questions to win:

1. “What’s stopping you from fixing this already?”
 What it means: Reveals the real blockers behind inaction.

2. “What happens if you don’t fix this?”
 What it means: Surfaces urgency and the cost of doing nothing.

3. “What have you already tried, and why didn’t it work?”
 What it means: Shows what failed and where you can stand out.

4. “What would fixing this look like if it worked?”
 What it means: Helps them visualize success emotionally.

5. “Why does this matter to you now?”
 What it means: Exposes timing, urgency, and hidden triggers.

6. “What needs to happen for you to say yes?”
 What it means: Moves from pitching to co-creating the solution.

7. “Who else cares about this problem?”
 What it means: Reveals stakeholders and how deep the pain runs.

💡 Ask better questions.
 You’ll sell without sounding like you’re selling.

👉 Which one do you already use in your calls?

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The toughest truth about being a creator
(and all the future creators out there):

Not everyone will celebrate your growth.
Some will only remember the old version of you.
Others will feel uneasy when you outgrow their expectations.

Not everyone will want to collaborate with you. 
Some will see you as competition and ignore you. 


But being a creator is an evolution. 

You’ll be:
↳ Breaking free from old mindsets
↳ Replacing habits that no longer serve you
↳ Making calls others can’t see or won’t understand

And yes… it can get crazy lonely.
↳ Some will question your choices
↳ Some will try to hold you in the past
↳ A few might even resent your momentum

But you didn’t work this hard to stay the same.

5 ways to grow without losing clarity:

1. Release outdated expectations
➟ You don’t owe loyalty to your past self.
➟ You only owe loyalty to the person you’re becoming.

2. Audit your values regularly
➟ Growth means refining what matters most. 
➟ Stay anchored, but never stuck.

3. Explain the “why”
➟ When you pivot, bring people along. 
➟ Don’t just change connect the dots for them.

4. Choose your circle wisely
➟ Remove people who ask “Why change?”
➟ Surround yourself with people who ask, “What’s next?” 

5. Trust the long game
➟ Growth doesn’t always look like progress in the moment but it compounds.
➟ You’re not supposed to be the same creator you were last year.

 The right people will meet you where you are now not where you used to be.
So keep evolving. 

Keep pushing forward.
 Your next chapter is waiting.

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5 Stoic Principles to live a better life:
(And how to apply them daily)


Simple mindset shifts can create powerful changes in your life.


Marcus Aurelius, Rome’s most powerful man, used these principles to stay calm, clear, and in control. 

Now you can use them to: 


1. Control your thoughts
↳ Negative thoughts distort reality and fuel suffering.
↳ Say: “This is temporary. I’m in control of how I view it.”


2. Control your reactions
↳ You can’t control events, only your response.
↳ Say: “I choose how I react—calmly and with perspective.”


3. Appreciate beauty
↳ Overthinking blinds you to joy.
↳ Say: “This moment is enough. Look up, breathe, be here.”


4. Separate facts from meaning
↳ Most things are just opinions, not truth.
↳ Say: “Let me verify before I react or assume.”


5. Don’t seek revenge
↳ Wasting energy on payback keeps you stuck.
↳ Say: “Living well is the only revenge that matters.”


Mastering these five will help you stay unshaken in a chaotic world.


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Five tips for a better life for Marcus Aurelius

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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0 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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10 quotes to make quick work of Mondays

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

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The longest relationship of my life wasn't with a person.

It was with pretending.

For most of my life, I played a character that everyone else seemed to want me to be. 

I married a woman because bank executives in the 90s were homophobic and I was terrified of what would happen if anyone found out who I really was. 

I drank too much to numb the feeling of living someone else's life. 

I showed up to work every day and smiled and hit my numbers and climbed the ladder and the whole time there was this voice in my head saying "this isn't you."

I don't know when exactly it stopped. There wasn't some dramatic moment where I threw off the mask and everything changed overnight. It was more like a slow thaw, honestly. 

But over the course of my life, little moments started to pile up. Little moments where I let myself be a little more honest.

And then I met Fraymond.

And for the first time in my life, I didn't have to pretend to be someone I wasn't just to be loved.

I think about this a lot on Valentine's Day because so many people spend their whole lives in relationships where they feel like they have to perform. 

It shouldn't be like that and it doesn't have to be like that.

You don't have to spend your life pretending, and you don't have to wait until your 50s to finally be seen. 

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone who's still searching for that feeling. It's out there. I promise. ❤️

Live trading with 30%-300% returns | Options trading expert who has taught 1,450+ students | Learn how to rent stocks for pennies a day.

They like me 
They really do like me 

I get over 50,000 profile views a year and 27% of them come from US Bank employees. 

Either they are cheering me on or waiting for my demise. 

Based upon how I talk about how awful the bank is run with a bunch of consultants… I’d vote for the latter. 

Regardless, I still love you all! ❤️

In Austin Powers, Dr. Evil wakes up after being frozen for 30 years.

He demands: "ONE MILLION DOLLARS!"

His henchman replies: "A million dollars isn't exactly a lot of money these days. Virtucon alone makes over $9 billion a year."

Dr. Evil was frozen in 1967.

Back then, $1 million was like $9.5 million in today's money.

And people even laughed at that in 1997.

And 1997 was almost 30 years ago now.

Still think a million dollars is a lot?

Day drinking at a speakeasy in Vegas. 

Hope your boss is cringing in his tighty whities that I’m posting this here. 

Screw Facebook when I can cause shenanigans right here on LinkedIn. 

Follow me for more nonsense and useless content which will make you smile. 

Cheers!!

Ready to make a fortune on Monday with me? 

Bitcoin falls below $64,000 as Israel launches strikes on Iran.

Over $100 million worth of levered longs have been liquidated in 15 minutes.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. 🤡

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Block just laid off 4,000 employees - nearly HALF their workforce - and blamed it on AI.

Jack Dorsey didn't sugarcoat it: "We are choosing to shift how we operate... to move faster with smaller, highly talented teams using AI to automate more work."

This is the canary in the coal mine.

Block isn't struggling. They're not going bankrupt. They just reported strong earnings and beat analyst expectations. They laid off 4,000 people because AI can do their jobs better, faster, and cheaper.

Here's Dorsey's chilling prediction:
"Within the next year, I believe the majority of companies will reach the same conclusion and make similar structural changes."

Translation: Your job isn't safe. No one's job is safe.

The brutal math:
• 10,205 employees → 6,000 employees
• Same revenue, same growth
• 40% cost reduction overnight
• Stock is up 18% in premarket

Wall Street is rewarding companies for replacing humans with AI.

This isn't about "enhancing productivity" anymore. This is about wholesale replacement of human workers with intelligent systems.

The uncomfortable truth: If a payment processing company can cut their workforce in half using AI, what industry is immune?

The question isn't IF this will happen to your industry - it's WHEN. 

Are you building skills that complement AI, or are you waiting to be automated away? 

Why not let me help you before it's too late?

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Every Sunday, I send 1 free email that gives you the same breakdown I share with my paid community – before the market opens Monday.

Here's what you get:

-> The specific price levels I'm watching on every major name. Not "watch for support," but the exact number where I'm taking action.

-> Which days to stay home and not trade at all. (There are days every month where trading is basically handing your money to market makers.)

-> The macro news that actually moves prices (and the 90% that's just noise designed to make you overtrade)

-> How to spot where institutional buyers and sellers are already positioned before you even place a single order

-> The setups I absolutely won't touch no matter how good they look. These "traps" blow up more accounts than bad trades ever will.

-> Second-order thinking breakdowns on the headlines everyone else is reacting to. Most traders stop at the news but I will show you what they're missing.

No "buy the dip" nonsense.

Just the same analysis I use to trade my own money delivered completely free to your inbox every Sunday.

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I get all kinds of unsolicited financial advice here on LinkedIn. 

You should buy an Airbnb 
You should invest in our LLP 
You shoud trade Cryptocurrency 
You should buy a boring business 
You should buy Commercial Real Estate 

Then I think to myself? 

Why would I do any of that when I can get a 73% ROI in 2 minutes? 

No customer complaints 
No tied up capital 
No receivables 
No employees 
No inventory 
No nothing 

So I’m just going to keep focusing in on what I know best. 

Trading stock options! 

Come watch us do it live each and every day of the week. 

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Focusing on skill rather than money is essential in trading. 

When we prioritize developing our abilities, the financial rewards often follow.

Here are the key principles I emphasize:
- Risk management
- Patience beyond imagination
- Trading the charts and not your emotions

For those interested in seeing these strategies in action, send me a direct message for free access for a week. 

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"Won't AI replace traders too?" 

Maybe eventually.

But you know what's happening right now? 

Every retail trader with a $20 ChatGPT subscription thinks they've got an edge. They're all running the same RSI signals, the same moving average crossovers, the same pattern recognition.

Which means they're all getting the same buy/sell signals at the exact same time.

Which means they're a herd that we can make money off of. 

The 10 AM retail rush gets STRONGER every month as more people day-trade from home. 

More predictable behavior = more exploitable opportunities for people who actually understand what they're doing. 

I've never been trying to outsmart anyone. I've always just taught my students how to take the other side of retail mistakes. We're pattern-matching – not predicting anything. 

Could AI eventually automate all retail trading? Maybe. 

But your VP job could in the next restructuring cycle. And that timeline feels a lot more important.

Trading skills based on reading human behavior under stress has  a longer shelf life than "Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives."

Jobs where you can make $3,334 in a day:

-> Neurosurgeon (after 16 years of training)
-> Orthopedic surgeon (after 15 years of training)
-> Partner at a top law firm (after 15 years of training)
-> Options trader (after learning a system)

And one of these doesn't require a decade of debt and 80-hour weeks!

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P.S. Why haven't you checked out my Discord yet?

Get real-time trading alerts and support from a community of 1,300+ traders here:

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My students after they learn how to trade and live a life where they don't have to dread Monday mornings:

Going to college is such a waste of time and money nowadays! 

Instead, spend it on 1:1 coaching which is guaranteed money in the bank.

But it’s only guaranteed if you do what we teach. 

If not, then it’s just a waste of time and money as well. 

We teach you all the technical skills 
We trade live with you for reinforcement 
We show you all the charts and levels 

We literally give you the answers to the test. 

Not sure how this isn’t a slam dunk if you apply yourself.

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Want me to whisper in your ear too? 

I do it every morning with 200+ individuals so you can learn while you earn. 

Now doesn’t that sound way better than a zoom call with your boss talking about a bunch of nonsense? 

At least with me you’ll get paid what you’re really worth. 

Come see what it’s all about! 
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Trading often gets labeled as gambling, but it's essential to recognize the nuances involved. 

Yesterday we identified a losing trade, highlighting that nothing in this field is perfect or guaranteed. 

However, when you zoom out and consider the bigger picture, the returns we generate consistently are impressive. 

All our trades are time-stamped as proof and executed while the market is open. 

If you're curious to see our results for yourself, feel free to send a direct message, and I can share the link. 

It's free for a week, and you might just discover a new skill that could help you move beyond that job with a modest 3% annual raise. 

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Options gives you the ability to exponentially move your returns directionally.

Most people don't realize the full potential of what options can actually do for your portfolio.

Here's what I mean:

Let's say you're holding NVIDIA stock. Instead of just sitting there hoping it goes up, you can sell an out-of-the-money call, collect a premium, and improve the yield of your overall portfolio.

This isn't just about buying calls or buying puts.

You can deploy complex strategies that work in ANY market condition:
• Call spreads for bullish moves
• Put spreads for bearish setups
• Iron condors for sideways markets
• Selling premium for consistent income

The real opportunity most people miss:
You don't have to choose between "buy the ETF" or "trade options." You can literally do both.

Use ETFs for your core holdings. Use options to enhance returns, hedge risk, and generate income from positions you already own.

This is how you exponentially move your returns directionally - by layering strategies that work together instead of putting all your eggs in one basket.

The market gives you tools. Most people only use 10% of them.

What if you could enhance every position in your portfolio while managing risk? 

That's the power of understanding options beyond just buying calls and puts.

Time is the only asset you can't get back - so why are you trading it for pennies?

I spent 30 years in banking, trading 40+ hours a week for a paycheck. Good money, but terrible math.

Here's what I realized:
• 40 hours = 1 week of my life
• 2,000 hours = 1 year of my life
• 80,000 hours = My entire career

Every hour I spent in meetings, dealing with office politics, or hitting arbitrary sales targets was an hour I'd never get back.

The breakthrough came when I learned options trading:
Instead of trading 40 hours for money, I could trade 60-90 minutes for the same (or better) results.

Think about that math:
• Banking: 40 hours = X dollars
• Trading: 1.5 hours = X dollars (or more)

Time arbitrage is the ultimate edge.

Most people are stuck in the "time for money" trap. They think working MORE hours equals making MORE money.

Smart money thinks differently: How can I make the same money in LESS time?

The goal isn't to work harder. It's to work smarter. To compress income into smaller time windows so you can actually live your life.

Your time is finite. Your earning potential isn't. Which are you optimizing for?

What’s going to move the stock market this week? 

As we head into a new trading week, there are a few important things investors should keep an eye on.

Not because every one will move every stock, but because they set the backdrop for market sentiment and volatility.

First, economic data will be center stage. 

Investors will closely watch February’s U.S. employment report on Friday to see whether job growth is slowing or staying strong. 

That number often drives broader market direction because it influences expectations around Federal Reserve policy and interest rates and when rates stay higher for longer, stocks can react more strongly. 

In addition to data, earnings continue to matter. 

Several big names, including retailers like Target and Best Buy, consumer staples, and tech-related companies are reporting results throughout the week. 

Stocks often move ahead of these reports and after they come out as traders react to both the numbers and the company’s forward guidance. 

Finally, geo-political news and macro themes are adding volatility. 

Ongoing Middle East tensions have lifted oil prices and can influence risk sentiment across global markets, and that kind of uncertainty tends to make correlations between stocks stronger. 

This week isn’t about one big event, it’s about a mix of employment data, earnings catalysts, and macro uncertainty. 

Each of them on their own might not move every stock, but together they’ll shape how the market behaves.

Grab my FREE video weekly watchlist and let me show you how I’ll trade some of the most popular names.

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