I build and scale profitable, bootstrapped internet businesses with a strong focus on SEO-driven marketplaces, conversion optimization, and AI-enabled operations. I currently run Research.com, working with 700+ university partners and generating multi-million-dollar annual profits without venture capital. Over the last 20+ years, I’ve scaled teams, marketing, and sales systems while consistently improving unit economics, increasing revenue while materially lowering costs. My approach is practical and execution-focused: traffic → conversion → profit → optional exit. What I Can Help With • Scaling SEO-driven marketplaces and content platforms • Turning traffic into predictable revenue (CPL, rev-share, lead gen) • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) at scale – 15+ years of hands-on CRO experience – Consistent 20–50% conversion lifts for businesses doing $500k+/month – Helped a partner already generating $1M+/month increase monthly revenue by 50%+ through focused CRO and funnel optimization • Bootstrapping vs VC decision-making (when funding helps and when it hurts) • Building businesses optimized for profit first, not burn • Preparing companies for M&A (metrics, positioning, timing) • Evaluating acquisitions and strategic assets – Buying and selling premium domain names – Acquiring domains and digital assets valued in the millions • Scaling and optimizing teams, marketing, and sales with AI – Reducing operating costs by up to 70% through automation and AI workflows – Increasing content output, lead volume, and sales capacity without linear headcount growth – Designing lean, high-leverage teams that scale efficiently • Systems, hiring, and leverage for lean teams Who This Is For This is a good fit if you: • Run a business already doing $500k+/month • Care about profitability, efficiency, and control • Want to scale without bloating headcount • Are evaluating AI leverage, CRO, or M&A • Think about exits as an option, not a requirement Not a fit if you’re pre-revenue, looking for hype, or want pitch-deck feedback. What to Expect From a Call Clear, direct, operator-level feedback. We’ll focus on: • Where revenue is leaking • Where AI can replace cost, not add complexity • What actually moves profit in the next 90 days • Whether an acquisition, optimization, or exit path makes sense If you’re running a real business and want practical insight from someone who has already scaled, optimized, and operated at profit, feel free to book a call.