Hyper Pony Studio

Owner

North Square Investments

Digital Marketing Consultant

FortéOne

Fractional CMO | Chief Marketing Officer

Ariel Investments

C.S. McKee

UX Collective

Contributing Writer

MAQTOOB

Digital Bootcamp

Instructor

The Simons Group

Senior Designer

👑 Web, Marketing, & Design Expert for Advisory and Consulting Firms 👑 Websites driven by marketing expertise 👉 hyperponystudio.com

👋 Hi I'm Manda!

Follow me and ring my 🔔 if you're in the financial services industry and want to learn more about:

👉 Marketing persuasion techniques 
👉 Writing copy that converts
👉 Attracting potential clients
👉 Turning those prospects into clients
👉 Professionally presenting your brand 
👉 Attracting your ideal clients
👉 Creating an EFFECTIVE website
👉 Establishing trust and building authority

🔻 🔻 🔻 Want to work together? 🔻 🔻 🔻

For advisory and investment firms:
🔹 Complete brand, website, & marketing overhauls
🔹 Ongoing marketing and fractional CMO services
🔹 Deep-dive website audits

For independent financial advisors:
🔹 Deep-dive website audits
🔹 Web and marketing flash audits
🔹 Ignite Your Site course coming soon!

Learn more, view samples of my work, or start your project at hyperponystudio.com!

👑
Hyper Pony Studio 
Digital marketing for the financial services industry

Manda Szewczyk

While everyone else is hurrying to add AI to their platforms, this is the message I received when I clicked the chat/help option on the app I use for my proposals:

"Don't worry, we don't use AI, bots or canned replies. Just 3 guys in different parts of the world ready to help you use Better Proposals."

What a relief! Thank you Better Proposals!!

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🤔 So what's the lesson here?

If you're doing something different (or something better) SAY IT.

Don't expect people to notice on their own.

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👋 Hi I'm Manda - I share Tiny Tweaks to help financial advisors improve their marketing and level-up their websites.

👑 Websites & Marketing Overhauls for Financial Advisors & RIAs 👉 Sharing digital marketing tips

I'm noticing some disturbing behavior on Linkedin.

I've been away for a while, and I'm longing for the days when all there was to complain about was pitch-slapping in the DMs.

Here are some new LI tactics that I'm NOT loving...

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🙄 People selling their services in the comments section of my posts

Not just chiming in or offering anything useful, but literally saying, "These are the services I offer" – like a little ad in the comments. Most of them are other marketers or web designers.

Not cool.

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🤨 Adding me to their email newsletter list just because I accepted their connection request

Um, I agreed to connect. Not subscribe! As soon as someone does this, I lose all trust in them and their business tactics.

Unsubscribe. Unfollow. Goodbye.

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😡 Sending me calendar invites when we've never communicated before

This one is the WORST! I'm getting meetings on my calendar and in Zoom from people I've NEVER met!! Some of them are for webinars, some are demos, some are pitches – but NONE of them are with people I've ever met or talked to.

What the actual...???

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I get it. Building a business is hard. But come on!!

Have you experienced any of this? Or is it just me?

Quick tip for anyone creating a video. 

Take a pause every now and then, look at the camera, and smile. 

Because at some point, someone is going to have to go through that video and find a nice screenshot to use as an overlay. 

And, if you never stopped to smile, you're not going to like the options.

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🛼 Hi I'm Manda - I share Tiny Tweaks to help financial advisors improve their marketing and level-up their websites.

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My least favorite part of Halloween? The commercials.

Even as an adult, ads for scary movies freak me out. 

As a kid? I'd have nightmares for weeks.

I don't like the images or the sounds – it messes with my nervous system.

And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Why isn't there a law against showing ads for R-rated movies during G- or PG-rated programming?

I'd like to be able to opt out of the horror category in my streaming services too.

I know lots of people love those movies and that's great - but they're just not for me.

Anyone know who I can talk to about this?

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BTW, my favorite part of Halloween? Half off candy the next day! I'm also a fan of toddlers dressed as Care Bears and older kids who make their own costumes. I always give extra candy for home-made creativity 🎃

What's your favorite/least favorite part of Halloween?

This is a rare post for the non-advisors who follow me.

One of my clients wrote a book, and for today, it's only 99 cents if you order the Kindle version. 

Here are some of the things you'll find inside:

👉 Why the “4 percent rule” and other retirement myths could be sabotaging your future

👉 The Three Tax Buckets strategy that gives you control over your retirement income

👉 How to create a “retirement paycheck” that feels like real income rather than raiding savings

👉 Dynamic Income Planning with guardrails that adapt as your life evolves

👉 Why most estate plans fail, especially after the SECURE Act, and how to fix yours

It's a book about retirement, written for people who want to do their best to avoid mistakes and set themselves up for success – and who don't enjoy reading financial novels. This one is short, actionable, and free of financial jargon. 

If it sounds interesting, search for "From Work to What’s Next: Designing a Life you Don’t Want to Retire From" on Amazon, and choose the Kindle version.

All three of these tweaks come from real samples I found on a professionally designed advisor website.

Take a look and let me know which is your favorite, and if you're planning to make any of these changes to your own site.

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🐙 Hi I'm Manda - I share Tiny Tweaks to help financial advisors improve their marketing and level-up their websites.

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Aptitude Digitals

We help busy CEOs, Founders, and Solopreneurs build strong brands that 
pull in the right clients and make them stand out as leaders in their fields.

We help our clients make 3x extra sales! 


1. Is your visual identity messy and not telling your story?
2. Are you lost among other LinkedIn profiles?
3. Do you not know who your ideal client is?
4. Is creating content feeling too hard?

Let’s change that!

We'll enhance your LinkedIn profile to show off your strengths to your audience.

Plus, we'll create a content plan that attracts and engages your audience. 

We also offer ghostwriting and social media management (SMM) to make your brand shine.

Visit my website here: www.aptitudedigitals.com

Founder

Scicomwiz

★ Building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry influencers through effective Social Media Marketing strategies.

★ Proactively identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through strategic networking, Personal Branding, and relationship-building.

★ Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop customized solutions that meet clients' needs, leveraging Copywriting, Content Writing, and Creative Strategy to drive business growth.

★ Staying abreast of industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to identify emerging opportunities and challenges, incorporating insights into our Marketing Strategy.

★ Representing Scicomwiz at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance our visibility and reputation as a leading Content Strategist and Marketing Consultant.

Business Connection Architect 

Out Code

★ Spearheaded innovative Social Media Marketing campaigns and Personal Branding initiatives to enhance our online presence and engagement.

★ Revitalized internal programs through strategic Copywriting and Ghostwriting, maximizing internal networks and boosting participation.

★ Leveraged platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor, combined with impactful Content Writing and Creative Strategy, to enhance brand visibility.

★ Integrated advanced tools with our comprehensive Marketing Strategy, streamlining processes and reducing administrative overhead.

By harnessing the power of social media, professional networks, and advanced tools, I successfully cut costs and improved efficiency. My approach, centered on Marketing Consulting and Content Strategy, emphasized precise targeting, streamlined processes, and robust partnerships, driving the overall success and growth at Out-Code.com.

Head of Sales | Marketing

Tech Info Galaxy

I'm leading and executing data-driven marketing strategies to elevate brand presence, optimize digital channels, and drive business growth.

★ LinkedIn Strategy & Optimization
Designed and implemented full-funnel LinkedIn marketing campaigns that increased profile visibility and inbound leads.
Optimized executive profiles for stronger positioning, industry authority, and personal brand impact.
Created customized LinkedIn content calendars that aligned brand voice with audience engagement trends.

★ Content Marketing & Thought Leadership
Developed high-converting content across blogs, social media, and newsletters to position Tech Info Galaxy as an industry thought leader.
Built scalable content systems to repurpose and distribute assets across multiple platforms.
Collaborated with product and sales teams to craft messaging that resonates with our ICPs.

★ Branding & Market Positioning
Led the rebranding initiative to align our visual identity and messaging with growth-stage goals.
Elevated the company’s digital presence through storytelling, consistent tone of voice, and audience-driven narratives.
Conducted brand audits and competitive research to ensure strategic alignment.

★ Growth & Performance Marketing

Tracked and analyzed key performance metrics to optimize marketing efforts for reach and ROI.
Used A/B testing and performance data to refine messaging, visuals, and targeting.

As a result, I’ve helped position Tech Info Galaxy as a trusted brand in the tech space—while driving measurable improvements in online visibility, lead generation, and executive influence.

Marketing Executive

Nexxt

🧤 Leveraging Social Media Marketing and Personal Branding on platforms like LinkedIn and Monster for strategic client partnerships.

🧤 Establishing over 20 new strategic partnerships, expanding our market reach by 25%, utilizing Copywriting and Content Writing to foster strong connections.

🧤 Leading a diverse team of 50+ professionals, enhancing productivity by 50% through advanced Creative Strategy and operational improvements.

🧤 Implementing AI and cloud computing strategies, guided by our Marketing Strategy, increasing client satisfaction by 40% and improving client operational efficiency by 35%.

My strategic leadership at Nexxt.ai not only propelled revenue growth by 30% but also expanded our industry footprint through key partnerships and cutting-edge technology implementations. Through targeted Marketing Consulting and Content Strategy, I significantly elevated client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Head of Sales | Marketing Ops

I help YOU build a personal brand in 90 days!

Founders and business owners often struggle to stand out in the crowded digital landscape. I transform LinkedIn profiles into powerful personal branding tools, helping entrepreneurs increase their visibility and revenue.

My approach focuses on creating engaging content that resonates with your target audience. By crafting compelling stories and sharing valuable insights, I help you build a strong personal brand on LinkedIn that attracts potential clients and partners.

Over the years, I've helped numerous business leaders boost their online presence and achieve significant revenue growth. One client saw a 150% increase in inbound leads within three months of implementing our LinkedIn strategy.

My process involves:

Analyzing your current LinkedIn presence
Identifying your unique value proposition
Developing a content strategy tailored to your industry
Creating and scheduling engaging posts
Optimizing your profile for maximum visibility
Tracking performance and adjusting strategies for best results
If you're ready to take your LinkedIn presence to the next level and drive real business results, let's connect. I'll show you how to leverage LinkedIn's full potential to grow your network, establish thought leadership, and ultimately increase your revenue.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and discover how we can amplify your personal brand on LinkedIn.


Visit my website here: www.aptitudedigitals.com

Umar I.

Don’t hide who you are, own your story

For a long time,
I thought personal branding was only for influencers.

But I’ve learned it’s much more than that, it’s about leading with your values, your voice, and your vision.

Here’s what changed for me:

✅ I got clear on what I stand for.
✅ I started sharing my journey, wins and failures.
✅ I focused on building real relationships, not just a following.
✅ I committed to learning, growing, and showing up, even when it was hard.

This mindset didn’t just shift how I show up, it shaped my career.

And one of the tools that supported me on this path is Elevate Pay.
As a remote professional/freelancer, Elevate Pay made global payments faster, simpler, and more reliable, something I truly needed in my journey.

If Elevate Pay has helped you too, this is your moment to share your story.

👉 I’m joining the #ElevatePayforPakistan
A journey to celebrate the tools and people empowering us to lead with impact.

Now, I nominate:
 Adnan Kamran, Noor ul Zaman, Iman Aamir, to check this out,

🔗 [find my referrel link in the comments below]

#ElevatePayforPakistan | Elevate Pay (YC W22)

Let’s build, lead, and elevate, together.

Umar Ibrahim

Co-Founder @ Logic Pro | I’ve helped brands scale faster. Ask me how.

I’m not a magician.

But give me the right tools, and I can make miracles happen.

That’s the mindset every founder needs today.
Because you can’t scale a dream alone.

Over the past year, I’ve helped founders build their personal brands,
turning clarity into clients, and visibility into trust.

But what I kept noticing was this:
their ideas were brilliant… their momentum wasn’t.

Why? 

Because they couldn’t find the right team fast enough.

And that’s where real growth gets stuck,
not in strategy, but in speed.

That’s why I’ve started helping founders hire vetted technical talent within days, so they can finally move from burnout to breakthrough.

Because when you pay for expertise,
you don’t just buy skill, you buy time, peace, and progress.

Have you ever lost growth momentum because hiring took too long? 
I’d love to hear your story 

🫰🏼

A founder I spoke with had a big win,,, their app went viral overnight 

Within days, users were flooding in… but so were the support tickets.

His small dev team was working 14-hour days just to keep the servers alive.
No one was sleeping.
Features stopped shipping.
Morale tanked.

We brought in a few extra engineers from our global team, fast.
- People who had done this before.
- Within a week, the bugs were fixed.
- Support was handled.

And the core team could breathe again.

That’s the power of bringing in extra hands when it matters most.

→ No long hiring cycles.
→ No training delays.
→ Just skilled people who know how to get it done.

You don’t need a bigger office.
You just need the right people, right when you need them.

Don’t let growth burn out your best people.
Let them lead, and let others support them.

What's your take on it?

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