Summary
Emil PB team sync without Emil. Core topic: Emil’s TikTok frustration crisis (wants to quit after Ben hit 1K followers). Team alignment that written-only is not a viable growth strategy in 2026. LinkedIn followers are “vanity metrics”: low recognition, low daily interaction. Clip account strategy ruled out at this stage (good at 250K+ for repurposing but not as a growth engine from scratch). VSL funnel strategy discussed: ads advisor recommends a 10-30 min workshop as a funnel asset.
Decisions
- Written-only strategy is not viable; video must remain part of the plan
- Clip account ruled out for now (needs existing media pipeline months out)
- VSL funnel: 10-30 min workshop covering case studies and testimonials; post-newsletter survey routes leads to VSL (high ticket) or self-serve
- If Emil pushes back on cost: pitch referrals from his founder dinners as a trade (reduces fees, generates case studies)
- Ben almost quit at 100 followers (now approaching 2K); used as benchmark/pep talk material for Emil
Action Items
- Michael: give Emil a pep talk on Friday’s call; monitor TikTok commitment; raise referral deal if churn risk
- Michael: share VSL strategy doc with Grig and Tatem by Monday July 27
- Michael: update Tatem after Friday’s Emil call
Notable Details
- Emil avoids effort on anything with a roadblock; prefers to delegate; filming is “a whole ordeal” every time
- Ben shutting down his startup, pursuing acqui-hire; going to Africa in ~a week; LinkedIn churn is more possible for Ben
- “Clip account” strategy needs 250K+ and existing repurposable media - Emil has neither right now
- Tatem told Emil directly: “it all comes down to how much you put into it”
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