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Chief Marketing Officer

Verity Advertising Group

Verity Advertising Group helps technology companies reach their audiences exactly where they are with hyperlocal digital ads. The Verity Precision Method boosts brand visibility and results in sky-high clickthrough on ads across 100,000+ mobile apps and websites.

Chief Technology Officer & co-founder

Keeping Colorado Beautiful

Keeping Colorado Beautiful (KCB) is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit dedicated to preserving and restoring Colorado's natural resources through graffiti removal and cleanup of natural areas. With the help of our directors, partners, supporters, and volunteers, KCB organizes graffiti restoration of natural rock formations across Colorado to restore beauty to our parks.

*Acquired in 2022 by Focus on the Forest*

Co-Founder & Vice President of the Board

KiteBird

Owner

Marketing Refresh

Sr. Digital Marketing Strategist

CrossBorder Air, Inc.

CrossBorder Air is Aviation's leading Air Cargo & Private Aircraft Charter service with locations in Australia, the U.S., and Europe. Our fleet consists of operators and Private Jets strategically located to provide global access, along with our 747-400 & 777 Freighters, C-130, and A330 cargo aircraft for all your logistical transportation needs.

Strategic consultant

Code Ninjas

Director of Franchisee Success & Vendor Relations

Talon

Strategic Development

ATSI Business Communications Systems

Reset To Grow

RESET coaches executive leadership strategies to carve new revenue paths and ultimately achieve profitable, sustainable growth.

Director of Market Intelligence

As a seasoned founder, marketing expert, and real estate broker in Colorado, my journey has been anything but conventional. 

My obsessive brain & unorthodox approach has taken me down a beautiful but winding path. I've built companies, failed miserably, successfully exited, strategically advised startups and Fortune 500 companies, co-founded an environmental non-profit, and sat on a Colorado State environmental advisory board.

By day, I apply my strategic marketing acumen to drive growth for Silicon Valley tech companies. Outside office hours, my passion shifts to real estate, where I guide Coloradans in making informed decisions about residential and commercial property ownership.

And while my ventures evolve, my most cherished role remains — being a dad to two incredible kids.

Matt Montgomery

Remode Company

Hey there! REMODE has been the go-to leadership coaching team for 30+ agency and e-commerce brand founders who were fed up with the constant hustle and bustle of daily operations.
 
✅ Dreaming of working ON the future of your business rather than sweating the small stuff?
✅ Wishing your organization works autonomously without you micromanaging every detail?
✅ Ready to make those changes yesterday, but feeling a bit lost on the "how"?

That's where REMODE swings into action. We're all about crafting a self-sufficient organization and levelling-up up your visionary leadership.

Feeling any of these?
❌ Frustrated that your team isn't moving as quickly as you'd like
❌ Afraid to take a break because everything might stall
❌ Doubting your leadership team can handle things in your absence
❌ Losing sleep over how to scale and refine the inner workings of your biz

Here’s the deal with teaming up with REMODE:

→ Sharper clarity → Amped motivation → Boosted team engagement → Greater independence in your operations → More profitable workflow → Extra breathing room for you to focus on the big picture

Fancy a chat? Book a free consultation, and let’s explore how we can get your business cruising at altitude:

👉 Book your chat here> https://calendly.com/leonremode/explore

🇱🇹| DTC Ecommerce Leadership Coaching - Let go of day-to-day chaos in 3 months. 

MentorPass

Offering my 15+ years in Ecommerce Leadership and Consulting as a Mentor with MentorPass. 

MentorPass is a consulting platform that connects high-growth consumer businesses with the world's top experts for 30 and 60-minute video consulting sessions. 

MentorPass helped clients 3x annual revenue, reduce customer acquisition costs by 45%, hire c-suite team members, and raise $10M+ financing rounds.

500+ happy customers, 200+ active mentors (selected from 10k+ mentor applications).

Brands include: Athletic Greens, Cuts, Kettle & Fire, Feastables, and more.

E-commerce Leadership Mentor

Creation

Board Member

Wise2Sync

Member

Lithuanian Business Angel Network LitBAN

Learning to invest in and support the Lithuanian startup ecosystem.

Linkedist

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools founders can use today. And Linkedist is your go-to company in the Nordics and Baltics that helps you harness the power of this social network. 

In my role as Linkedist’s (pro-bono) Advisory Board Member, I help to shape their path to success by tapping into my expertise in leadership, strategy and developing remote organizations and teams.

🇱🇹| Advisory Board Member

DOONAILS - We're hiring!

Leveraging the strategic framework of REMODE, I've served as the Fractional COO/CFO for Doonails, dedicating my expertise on a part-time basis. 

In this dynamic role, I partnered closely with the founders to architect the foundation of their organization, sculpting a robust structure that seamlessly integrates leadership excellence and financial acuity. 

My mission was to steer Doonails toward sustainable growth, ensuring their operations, leadership, and finances are primed for scaling. 

This collaboration not only enhanced Doonails' trajectory but also embodies REMODE's commitment to transforming businesses through insightful leadership and financial strategies.

Fractional Ecommerce COO/CFO (B2B)

In my capacity as a Leadership Coach for Doonails, I've have had the privilege of working alongside the four founders to redefine the company's vision and integrate the unique REMODE leadership framework. 

Together, we have elevated leadership capabilities across the team and have honed in on articulating and embodying the essence of Doonails' culture. 

Our collaborative efforts have been centered on cultivating a strong, unified leadership ethos that propels the organization towards its strategic goals, ensuring that every team member is aligned with and inspired by Doonails' forward-looking mission.

Ecommerce Leadership Coach

Integral Solutions

I've joined Integral Solution as (pro-bono) advisor out of the resonance with their mission and vision to battle mental health issues in the population. Mental health issues are rising and we need more holistic solutions.

My work at Integral Solutions consists of helping the founders set up a strategic plan, supporting in keeping the proper focus, creating economic opportunities, and advocating their future solutions to the world.

🇱🇹| Strategic Advisor

Cargo stream

Cargo Stream develops a robust and easy-to-use end-to-end collaboration platform, modernizing daily logistics management and making logistics sustainable towards the future. 

During my time as CEO I have:


- Created a renewed vision for the company
- Made the company more investable
- Put Cargo stream on the radar of large worldwide companies 
- Enhanced the brand’s perception with multiple speeches and events
- Enhanced strategic partnerships
- Built Customer Acquisition processes
- Built Customer Success processes

Chief Executive Officer

My journey with Cargo stream, which eventually led to me serving as acting CEO, started with me advising the founders on strategic growth and management.

🇱🇹| Strategic Advisor 

Next-Generation Leadership Consulting for Agencies | Save up to 30% in Operational Costs | Implement a Strong Vision in Under 3 Months | Founder @ REMODE |

REMODE has empowered 40+ e-commerce agency and brand founders to break free from the daily grind and regain control of their business.

✅ Are you ready to focus ON your business and stop sweating the small stuff?
✅ Is your goal to have an organization that runs smoothly without your constant involvement?
✅ Do you want to achieve this fast but feel stuck on where to start?

With REMODE, you’ll build an autonomous organization and unlock powerful leadership—faster than you ever thought possible.

1️⃣ Do-It-Yourself: REMODE Course – You get access to an entire course, walking you step-by-step through how to detach yourself from the daily chaos.

2️⃣ Done-With-You: REMODE Coaching – Audit + Course + Weekly guidance in a Live Q&A session + access to a private group for questions.

3️⃣ Done-For-You: REMODE 1:1 – We become a fractional part of your team, guiding you through intensive weekly sessions, workshops, and hands-on training—all with direct access to your personal expert through a dedicated messaging channel.

Does any of the following sound familiar?

❌ Your team’s execution feels painfully slow, leaving you frustrated.
❌ You feel chained to your business, knowing that time off means everything falls apart.
❌ You lack confidence in your leaders to run the business for you.
❌ You have sleepless nights worrying about missed growth opportunities because of the chaos.

Here’s what collaborating with us will offer you:

→ crystal-clear clarity
→ unstoppable motivation
→ sky-high engagement
→ a self-reliant team
→ streamlined, profitable operations
→ freedom to focus on your long-term vision.

Ready to break free from the daily grind and step back into the role of visionary entrepreneur? 
Let’s talk—send me a Direct Message.

Your transformation is closer than you think—let’s make it happen.

Leon van der Laan

I used to believe perfect execution was the only way to succeed. Then I discovered the power of 'Good Enough.'

For years, I chased perfection in every project, every process.

I held on tight to the last 20%. I thought it kept the business safe.

But here’s what I learned:

• Perfection slows teams down.
• It keeps founders stuck in the weeds.
• It stops leaders from owning their work.

When I built REMODE’s Delegation Matrix, I set a new rule:

80% is enough.

When team leads hit the 80% mark, they own the result. They can craft, test, and improve without waiting for my sign-off.

I saw Doonails scale fast when they switched to this model.

Their team moved quicker.
Leads stepped up.
Growth happened.

Letting go of that last 20% did not break the business. It made it stronger.

• Founders finally get space for vision.
• Teams become accountable.
• Progress beats perfection.

The truth: Perfection is a mirage. Chasing it means missing real opportunities.

If you want to build a self-reliant team, start by letting go.

Focus on what matters. Trust your people. Give them room to learn and improve.

The best results come from momentum, not from waiting for flawless execution.

Curious to hear: How have you handled the balance between quality and speed in your team?

Leadership Coach in DTC Ecom | +10 years in Ecom | Helping DTC brands scale to 8-figures with the REMODE Framework™

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If LinkedIn is part of your growth strategy, here’s something you’ll want to check out.

Linkedist just launched their Black Friday offer, and instead of a single discount, they introduced a stackable charm system where you can customize exactly what kind of visibility or support you want.

From GEO to content creation to full company profile audits - you choose what matters most, stack it, and get the discount.

Smart, simple, and actually useful.

Link below if you want to see the options.

And here’s a code for 5% off: LEON5

https://bit.ly/bf-leon

Anxiety isn’t the enemy. It’s your body shouting, ‘something must change’.

For years, I chased comfort in corporate life.

Salary. Perks. Security. Everything paid for.

But something inside me started to shift. My son’s health scare woke me up. I realized I was living by other people’s goals, not my own.

That’s when anxiety hit. Insomnia, panic attacks, feeling stuck. At the time, it felt like a curse.

But here’s what I learned :

• Anxiety is a messenger, not a problem. My body was telling me to move, to grow, to stop ignoring my real needs.

• Resisting anxiety only makes it louder. When I tried to hide it or fight it with distractions, it got worse.

• Real change starts with self-awareness. In 2016, I wrote a letter from my future self. I described the life I wanted-and let myself feel it as real.

• The decision to leave corporate didn’t happen overnight. I prepared for two years, saved up, and faced every fear about the unknown.

• When I finally stepped out, anxiety faded. The stress was part of breaking free, not a sign to run back.

If you’re feeling that kind of pressure, know this: it’s not here to destroy you. It’s here to guide you.

Let anxiety be a signal, not a sentence.

Curious to hear: How has anxiety shaped your biggest decisions?

I almost gave up my career because of burnout. Now, my mission is to help founders avoid the same fate.

Before REMODE, I ran on pure grit.

Late nights. Endless calls. Always “on.”

I thought pushing harder was the answer.

But one day, everything crashed.

My energy vanished. Motivation disappeared. Every task felt heavy.

I realized: scaling my business like this would only lead to collapse.

That was the turning point.

Instead of chasing more hours, I started building systems to protect my energy.

• I set clear boundaries for work
• I focused on high-impact tasks, not every little thing
• I made recovery non-negotiable

(Yes, that means real breaks—no phone in hand.)

I saw my own results change first.

More clarity. Better decisions. A team that stepped up.

Then, I started teaching these systems to founders and leaders.

They learned that success isn’t about doing it all—it’s about leading from a place of strength, not stress.

Here’s what I believe now:

If you want to scale without chaos, you must master the inner game.

That means:

• Prioritizing wellbeing, no matter how busy you get
• Building routines that recharge you
• Saying no to things that drain your energy

My clients don’t just build bigger businesses—they build better lives.

Burnout taught me that leadership starts inside.

What’s your system for staying strong while you grow?

Delegation isn’t about passing tasks—it's about transferring ownership.

Most founders think delegation means giving out tasks and checking them off. But if you still approve every move, you are not freeing your team—you are blocking them.

I see this play out in DTC brands all the time.

Founders feel chained to every decision. Every task needs their sign-off. The result? Slow progress, tired teams, and no real autonomy.

We do things differently.

We design for ownership.

Instead of saying “do this,” we use accountability matrices and tailored delegation models for every role.

Each person knows exactly what they own.

We run “ownership rituals” behind the scenes. These are moments where we transfer responsibility, step back, and let the team lead.

Sometimes it gets messy. Sometimes there are breakdowns. But those moments lead to breakthroughs.

When people know what they own, they step up.

They solve problems without waiting for permission.

They build the business with you—not for you.

True autonomy is built on systems, not slogans.

If you are still stuck in approvals, you are the bottleneck.

Want your team to take ownership? Give them the tools, the trust, and the space.

Reflect on your own process. Are you passing tasks, or are you transferring ownership?

Would love to hear your experience with building autonomy.

If your business depends on you every day, it’s not a business—it’s a bottleneck.

I learned this the hard way, working with 40+ eCom founders who were stuck in firefighting mode. Every day felt like a sprint, but nothing changed. Growth stalled. Stress took over. Freedom vanished.

That’s why I built the REMODE Framework™—a simple system for founders who want autonomy, clarity, and rapid growth.

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Reflect
Audit your leadership. Where are you needed? Where does chaos start? This step shows you what’s broken.

2️⃣ Elevate
Set your North Star—mission, vision, and values. Your direction must be clear, or your team will drift.

3️⃣ Model
Build the future. Use SWOT analysis and goal setting. Get everyone rowing in the same direction.

4️⃣ Objectify
Make execution measurable. Use OKRs and clear plans. No more guessing or hoping for results.

5️⃣ Delegate
Let go. Build systems and accountability. Free up your time and give your team real ownership.

6️⃣ Excel
Optimize performance. Drive growth. Celebrate wins. Fix what slows you down. Repeat.

I use this model to help founders audit their leadership, design scalable systems, and empower their teams to own results.

When you step back, you stop being the bottleneck. Your business gets stronger. You get freedom.

Curious to hear: What’s the one thing keeping you stuck in the daily grind? Let’s talk.

PS, Can't believe how my AI version sucks 😆

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