Date: 2026-09-09 Source: Email - Adam Gillman (adam@the-l-o-g.com) replied to Michael’s intro Thread: “Intro from Jordan + Tyler” Intro chain: Tyler Denk (beehiiv) introduced Michael to Jordan; Jordan connected Michael to Adam Gillman
Signal
Adam Gillman replied to Michael’s intro email asking for more detail on capabilities before deciding whether a call makes sense. Key context from Adam:
- Running a mastermind offering priced at $999-$1,999/month
- Has been doing content only on X; getting strong engagement and interest but low conversion to high-ticket advisory sign-ups
- Moving toward mastermind model as conversion mechanism
- Wants to know if Rye Valley manages funnels (not just content)
- Expressed potential interest in having Rye Valley “take it all over depending on terms and capabilities”
Michael’s intro had positioned the three agencies: Megaphone (X/LinkedIn/newsletters), JOLT (TikTok/IG/YT), and a third for AEO/GEO/SEO.
Business Fact
- Prospect is a solo operator with an active X following and a mastermind product
- Funnel management (not currently a Rye Valley core offer) is the key question blocking a call
- Tyler Denk (beehiiv CEO and Michael’s angel investor) is the intro chain - treat as a warm-warm relationship, maintain quality signal
- Adam did not confirm a call yet; asked for more info first
Next Steps
Michael needs to respond addressing the funnel question and clarify what Rye Valley can own vs. what Adam manages himself. If funnel is the blocker, could explore Megaphone scope + referral to a funnel specialist, or pitch content-to-conversion as what Megaphone does natively (not landing pages, but content that converts).
Update: 2026-09-10
Call escalated. Adam exchanged cell numbers (Adam: 312-961-4540, Michael shared his). Michael committed to texting Adam Saturday morning to coordinate timing. Family weekend (Michael hosting family) may shape Saturday availability.
Stage: Numbers exchanged, weekend call pending. Warm prospect still live.