Growth Marketer

Michael
Venn

“Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong.”

About Michael

Hi, I'm Michael! Before I got into the world of marketing I spent years travelling internationally as a circus performer and puppeteer. I have yet to find a way to incorporate those skills (especially knife juggling) into my work as a digital marketer, though not for lack of trying.

5+

Years in Digital Marketing

150+

Videos Created for YouTube

1st

Year with Lean Labs

Where you live? I live a stone's throw from the ocean in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on the east coast of Canada.

What you love doing (when not at work)? I love going on adventures with my girlfriend and our nine pound chihuahua, Diego. I also enjoy spending time in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes and getting punched in the face during sparring class at my boxing gym.

What you do (professionally)? As part of the growth marketing team at Lean Labs I help develop, implement, and manage strategic, growth-driven strategies to help our clients grow sustainably.

What makes you good at it (background / skills / traits)? I have a Bachelor's degree in theatre and have leaned heavily on that education in my work as a marketer. I love using storytelling techniques to help brands connect their message with customers.

Why you do it for Lean Labs? Nothing motivates me more than surrounding myself with big dreamers who like to work towards seemingly impossible goals. That's why I was compelled to run away with the circus in my 20s and it's why I was drawn to Lean Labs in my 30s. Lean Labs is full of people who strive to do their best work and encourage their colleagues to do the same. In other words, it's full of people I need to be around.