18 Memorable Moments With Brett & Featured – a Birthday Tribute

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18 Memorable Moments With Brett & Featured – a Birthday Tribute

To celebrate Brett’s birthday, we asked Featured users and team members to share their favorite memories and experiences with Brett and Featured. From cultivating ownership and accountability to demonstrating a cool and down-to-earth nature, here are eighteen special moments our community shared.

  • Cultivates Ownership and Accountability
  • Shows Enthusiasm for Customer Service
  • Demonstrates Humility and Approachability
  • Provides Easy Access to HARO Opportunities
  • Respects the Team and Inspires Potential
  • Fosters Community and Support
  • Values Customer Feedback and Input
  • Opens Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
  • Encourages Passion Projects
  • Shares Mutual Enthusiasm for Featured
  • Provides Unique Team-Bonding Experiences
  • Offers Quality and Niche Queries
  • Makes Obtaining Backlinks Easy
  • Provides Consistent Link Placements
  • Showcases Diverse Voices in Business
  • Values Team Members and Work-Life Balance
  • Offers Opportunities to Share Expertise
  • Demonstrates Cool and Down-to-Earth Nature

Cultivates Ownership and Accountability

My journey at Featured has been quite remarkable and fulfilling, and a lot of it is due to Brett and his values. I’ve learned so much about entrepreneurship from him. Brett has a knack for getting the best out of the team by challenging us to achieve ambitious goals. He has cultivated a culture of ownership and accountability, alongside providing support when needed. It has helped us create a product that is loved by many, which wouldn’t be possible without his vision and expertise.

Happy 40th, Brett! Here’s to achieving many more wins along the way!

Anuj MulikAnuj Mulik
Software Engineer, Featured


Shows Enthusiasm for Customer Service

Happy Birthday, Brett! My favorite memory of you has been your endless patience with me when conducting customer service. I’ve been able to provide a lot of feedback to Featured, and you’ve constantly taken mine and implemented it. Even though I may have been annoying at times with lots of different questions – sometimes the same questions – you showed up with the same enthusiasm to answer them every time. When a CEO can show up like this, customers want to provide even more feedback, share Featured with others, and help grow the Featured mission. Thanks for all that you do, and Happy Birthday on this special day!

Sebastian JaniaSebastian Jania
Owner, Real Estate Expert, Marketing Manager, Sales Representative, Alberta Property Buyers


Demonstrates Humility and Approachability

I’m thrilled to contribute to this article, as Brett and Featured have been so helpful to me as a CEO. My initial interaction with Featured was a couple of months ago when they reached out to me for a quote. I was absolutely flattered, so I immediately jumped at the opportunity. A couple of weeks later, I was scrolling through LinkedIn and found Brett, so I asked him to connect…AND HE DID!

Not only did he connect, but he sent me a message saying that he was happy to connect with me and was looking forward to supporting me and my business. I thought, wow, this guy has a really successful business, but he’s so humble. From there, I was drawn to how user-friendly the Featured website is and how approachable Brett is. Ever since then, I’ve been using Featured in my business. Happy Birthday, Brett, and I hope you enjoy your day!!

Bernadette FredricksBernadette Fredricks
Chief Executive Operator, Bern & Chris Business Solutions Inc.


Provides Easy Access to HARO Opportunities

Firstly, happy birthday, Brett! I still remember when I opened Featured and saw that my quote was published. I was really honored and thought, “Wow, I really contributed to something here.” In the past months, I’ve been testing different HARO platforms because I’m really curious about this communication format. And I have to say that Featured has been my favorite just because it is so easy. I don’t have to spend hours searching for journalists or tracking how my pitch is doing. It’s all here at my fingertips. So, you are really on to something! I think HARO is a prominent niche, and Featured is at the forefront of it, delivering the best experience for experts.

I wish you all the best!

Marta RomaniakMarta Romaniak
VP of Global Branding / Vice President of Global Branding, Avenga


Respects the Team and Inspires Potential

I’ve had the privilege of working with Brett since the earliest days of Featured (or Terkel, for those who’ve been around long enough), and my experience has been great. Brett is not only a great leader, but he truly respects the team and knows how to inspire people to reach their full potential. I’ve had a front-row seat to his entrepreneurial journey as Featured’s CEO, witnessing firsthand the highs, lows, and unexpected challenges that come with building a company. Brett has an innate ability to focus on what matters, dive in head-first, and adapt quickly when needed. It’s clear that he was meant for this role, and I have no doubt that success will continue to follow him. Happy 40th Birthday Brett!

Adrian JamesAdrian James
Product Manager, Featured


Fosters Community and Support

I think that Brett has fostered a sense of genuine community and support on Featured. He seems to be the kind of CEO who cares to see everyone feel supported, both professionally and personally. I have been following him on LinkedIn, and his leadership style seems to blend empathy with a clear vision, and it has always made me feel like the Featured team is more like a family than just a business. It is this personal touch that makes both Brett and Featured special to so many of us “experts” on this platform!

Zames ChewZames Chew
Co-Founder and CEO, Repair.sg


Values Customer Feedback and Input

One of my favorite experiences with Brett, which I fondly reflect upon, is when he made me feel genuinely appreciated and respected as a customer. I shared several recommendations about new functionality concepts, which I felt confident would improve and add value to the already-quality platform, with him. Not long after, Brett sent me a friendly and affirming reply email saying, “I’ve created about 5 new ‘feature requests’ for our tech team to act upon based on your feedback.”

Receiving that response from him really blew me away. It made me feel good knowing he and his innovative company valued my input and that he was willing to take a few minutes out of his busy day to let me know that. Since then, I’ve only become a bigger fan of Featured and recommended the thought-leadership service to other content creators on multiple occasions! Happy Birthday, Brett.

Aaron WinstonAaron Winston
Content Strategy Director, Express Legal Funding


Opens Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

One of the things I appreciate most about Featured is how it opened up real opportunities for entrepreneurs like me to grow. Within my first month, I was able to secure 13 backlinks, which made a huge difference in getting my content noticed. It wasn’t just about the backlinks, though—it was the insights I gained. Seeing the variety of questions from different users helped me understand what the market is curious about. That early exposure was a game-changer and helped me shape my strategy in a way I hadn’t expected. It’s been a rewarding experience that I’m grateful for.

Alexander WeberAlexander Weber
Founder, Axlek


Encourages Passion Projects

Working at Featured has been such an amazing experience, and that’s all possible because our team is supported by a great person and CEO. Every day, it feels like our team is racing to get something new out, to innovate on our current product, and to look for ways to make the expert or publisher experience worthwhile. Brett is the one who keeps us on track. This constant movement can be a lot for all of us. Yet, Brett still encourages us to chase our ideas and passion projects within Featured and to do what we think is right.

One of our core values is ‘You Are Unique’—having a CEO who holds that value so near and dear makes for a special work culture. Featured is a super-cool product in my eyes, but I think our people are even better.

So, happy birthday, Brett! Thank you for being the one to shoulder the weight, the one to encourage, and the one to make sure we’re making the most kick-butt SaaS product there is. Cheers to another year!

Haley SpracaleHaley Spracale
Community Manager, Featured


Shares Mutual Enthusiasm for Featured

One of my favorite moments with Brett was when I told him how much I love the Featured platform. His response was so simple yet genuine—he just said, “Me too.” That brief exchange really stuck with me because it showed how down-to-earth he is and how passionate he is about the product. It’s rare to see a CEO who shares that kind of mutual enthusiasm in such a humble way, and it reminded me why Featured feels like such a special community. Here is the transcript from our convo.

Zeyuan GuZeyuan Gu
Founder, Adzviser LLC


Provides Unique Team-Bonding Experiences

My favorite memory and experience with Brett and Featured has to be on Halloween when we all printed out Brett faces and wore them on scrum. Such a unique and fun team-bonding experience. Beyond that, all of the times Brett has acted as a lighthouse for Featured, pointing us in the right direction. One quote he’s told that I still apply goes something like, “There isn’t a right decision; make a decision, then make it right,” which is such good advice.

Dave SymsDave Syms
Software Engineer, Featured


Offers Quality and Niche Queries

The thing I appreciate most about Featured is the quality of the queries and how specific and niche they are. As a cybersecurity professional, I can always find something to offer my expertise on—a relevant question, something to explain, an opinion to put forward. It makes me feel heard, and I’m always happy to help someone out.

Sead FadilpašićSead Fadilpašić
Cybersecurity Writer, Restore Privacy


Makes Obtaining Backlinks Easy

I signed up for Featured while working on my HARO strategy, and I have to say, it was one of the best decisions I made. The platform is incredibly user-friendly, and it made getting those valuable do-follow backlinks a breeze. I remember the thrill of seeing my first few backlinks come through, and then more and more as my expert opinions started getting picked up by reporters. Watching my backlink profile strengthen felt like a win every time.

I even had a chance to reach out to Brett about the plans, and he was super helpful and approachable—definitely left a positive impression.

So, hats off to the Featured team! You’re making life easier for us HARO users, and it shows. Keep it up!

Ahmed YousufAhmed Yousuf
Financial Author & SEO Expert Manager, CoinTime BTMs


Provides Consistent Link Placements

In my first month using Featured.com, I secured 47 link placements.

This significantly boosted my rankings for “UGC Creator” and improved my overall free lead generation to my newsletter.

The enhanced search visibility led to consistent daily sales of my UGC Creator Course and Certification.

What’s more, unlike our other link-building/link-buying efforts, the links from Featured have remained active and intact over time.

Victor HsiVictor Hsi
Founder & Community Manager, UGC Creator


Showcases Diverse Voices in Business

I truly appreciate Featured’s commitment to showcasing diverse voices across various businesses. It was an incredible opportunity to engage with other industry experts and share ideas about the future of kitchen design. The insights we exchanged enriched our knowledge and fostered valuable connections. Featured’s platform allowed us to amplify our voice and reach a wider audience, making our contributions to the conversation more impactful. Moments like these underscore the significance of collaboration in our industry. It lets businesses like ours share unique stories while learning from others, eventually enhancing the community.

Josh QianJosh Qian
COO and Co-Founder, Best Online Cabinets


Values Team Members and Work-Life Balance

Although I’ve only known Brett for a couple of months, he has made a huge impact on my life. From giving me a chance to be a part of the Featured team, even when I told him that I was unsure about working at a startup company, to encouraging me to take a 3-week vacation a month after accepting a full-time position. The way he leads this company is nothing I’ve ever seen before. He truly values his team members and emphasizes the importance of a work-life balance. As a recent graduate unsure of where I fit in the workforce, Brett has taken me in and encouraged me to take on new projects. Even when I struggled to trust my own abilities, Brett always had faith in me that I could make something happen with what I was given. This has had an enormous effect on my confidence and makes me feel like I’m working for a company that truly values what I can bring to the table. I’m so happy to be part of the Featured team and that I get to promote such an amazing product that helps give thousands of other people the same confidence and opportunities that Brett has given me.

Happy 40th, Brett!! Thank you for everything, I can’t wait to see where this next year takes you and Featured!

Ana O'NeillAna O’Neill
Account Executive, Featured


Offers Opportunities to Share Expertise

Featured has opened many opportunities for me to share my knowledge and expertise. I enjoy answering queries from different journalists because I get to let them know that I love what I’m doing, and I am happy that I get a chance to share it with a wider network. 🙂

Veronica WestVeronica West
Founder | Psychologist, My Thriving Mind


Demonstrates Cool and Down-to-Earth Nature

I’ve been doing contract work for Brett since 2020 and was blessed to join the Featured team full-time back in July of this year. Since then, I’ve been able to hang out with Brett in person, and he’s just as cool and down-to-earth as he was through our video meetings. It’s been an honor to get to know him, and learn from his adventures living in an RV and being sponsored by Hot Pockets! If there’s a person who can cook up a mean Hot Pocket without it being boiling-lava hot in the center, I’m sure Brett’s the man to go to. It’s been fun seeing his entrepreneurial spirit in the works, and I’m excited for the future ahead with him and the team!

Happy birthday, Brett!

Jeremy PeterJeremy Peter
Full Stack Developer, Featured


 

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