Growth Operator & Builder · San Diego, CA

Austin
Souto-Maior

Focused on Client Growth GTM Ops Full-Stack Tools

I run client relationships, revenue programs, and go-to-market operations — and I build the tools to scale them. 5+ years managing accounts and designing the systems behind onboarding, retention, and reporting, backed by hands-on experience shipping software when the off-the-shelf tools don't cut it.

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01 · About

A bit about me

I'm Austin — a partnerships-minded growth operator based in San Diego, CA. I've spent the last 5+ years owning client relationships end-to-end: onboarding, adoption, retention, and reporting, and building the SOPs and tracking infrastructure that keep those programs scalable across sales, account management, and agency ownership.

What sets me apart is that I don't just manage the systems — I build them. I founded and scaled a proprietary SaaS platform from scratch, and I still ship full-stack products on my own time. That gives me a rare firsthand view into how developers and small teams evaluate, adopt, and self-serve on new tooling — so I think about the process and the code.

When I'm not at the keyboard I'm out flying drones or exploring San Diego.

location San Diego, CA
email austin.soutomaior@gmail.com
Austin Souto-Maior

02 · Projects

Things I've built

Flagship · Most Recent

ShowUp App

A habit-building app that pairs you with an accountability partner to stay consistent on any goal. Daily check-ins, streak tracking, leaderboards, and brand rewards make the process feel more like competition than discipline. Smart matching connects you with partners who share similar schedules and ambitions.

Flutter Firebase Supabase Vercel
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CopyPasteGenius

A Chrome extension and web app that captures your prompts and AI responses in one click — organized into folders, tags, and reusable fill-in-the-blank templates. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more. Build a searchable library of your best AI work and share it across your team.

React Supabase API Vercel
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Reluxe Drone Views

San Diego-based FPV drone videography company specializing in cinematic indoor drone tours for luxury real estate, commercial properties, restaurants, gyms, and high-end brands throughout Southern California. FAA-compliant aerial and indoor drone content that helps properties sell faster, brands stand out, and spaces speak for themselves.

Wordpress Premier Pro CRM Zapier
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Market Consulting

Built a custom SaaS platform on GoHighLevel for my marketing agency that automated lead generation, client workflows, and sales communication end-to-end. Clients never missed a lead — every new contact was captured and routed through the pipeline automatically, keeping outreach and follow-up on time without manual effort.

GoHighLevel CRM Automation Lead Gen
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HobbyGraphing

A marketplace for buying and selling trading card game singles, graded cards, and collectibles — built for collectors and dealers who want lower fees than the major platforms. Supports PSA / BGS / CGC / SGC graded listings, live auctions, and want lists with price alerts, backed by an escrow-based buyer protection system and weekly seller payouts.

Marketplace Auctions Escrow Payments
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03 · Skills

What I work with

Development

React Next.js JavaScript HTML / CSS Tailwind Chrome Extensions

Platforms & Integrations

Supabase Firebase GoHighLevel Zapier WordPress Vercel

Tools

Figma Premiere Pro Git / GitHub VS Code Google Analytics Tag Manager

Marketing & Growth

Lead Generation Email Automation CRO / A/B Testing Performance Reporting Campaign Management Business Development

AI & LLMs

Prompt Engineering LLM Evaluation AI Workflow Design ChatGPT Claude Gemini Perplexity AWS AI Services

04 · Experience

Where I've worked

Regional Sales Manager 04/2025 — Current

OG Inc.

  • Oversee multi-state sales operations across three territories.
  • Build and maintain key client relationships, driving growth through account management and long-term partnerships.
  • Analyze sales performance and market data to identify trends, optimize territory coverage, and implement performance plans.
  • Design and implement SOPs to streamline sales workflows, onboarding, and team communication.
Senior Account Manager 09/2021 — 02/2024

Safe-Reach Digital Marketing

  • Owned campaign analytics and performance reporting across active client accounts, translating data into optimization decisions that improved CVR and retention.
  • Managed and grew a portfolio of client accounts in a self-directed environment, streamlining workflows and building processes from the ground up.
  • Delivered data-driven campaign recommendations that directly supported client revenue growth and long-term retention.
Owner 09/2019 — 02/2022

Market Consulting

  • Designed and ran A/B experiments across landing pages, email sequences, and paid channels to identify conversion bottlenecks and improve CVR.
  • Built email lifecycle programs including welcome, nurture, and re-engagement flows, using segmentation and personalization to drive retention and revenue.
  • Owned performance dashboards tracking CAC, ROAS, and LTV, translating data into actionable optimizations across the full funnel.
  • Launched a proprietary SaaS platform that automated campaign workflows and enabled clients to self-serve and scale.

05 · Contact

Let's talk

I'm currently open to new opportunities. Whether you have a role in mind, want to collaborate on something, or just want to say hi — my inbox is open.

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