WHO WE ARE

Built by a Marketer Who's Been in Your Shoes

Mastering Digital isn't a faceless agency. It's led by a strategist with 15+ years of hands-on experience driving growth for brands like General Mills, DISH Network, and Perry Ellis — and a track record of $260M+ in marketed multifamily properties.

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Michael Schott

Founder & CEO

Bilingual: English & Spanish
15+ Years in Performance Marketing

I started Mastering Digital because I was tired of watching businesses get burned by agencies that overpromised and underdelivered. I'd spent over a decade on both sides of the table — leading multi-million-dollar campaigns at companies like General Mills, Perry Ellis International, DISH Network, ADT Security, the Puerto Rico Tourism Board, and the Peru Board of Tourism — and I knew there was a better way to do this.

Born in Cartagena, Colombia and bilingual in English and Spanish, I've led performance marketing across the U.S., Latin America, EMEA, and APAC. I've managed campaigns in the U.S. Hispanic market and the general market, and I've seen firsthand what works — and what doesn't — across cultures, platforms, and industries.

Before founding Mastering Digital, I served as Head of Growth Marketing at Nearpod and Head of Growth at Sears Holdings Global Sourcing, and held performance marketing leadership roles at Open English and Media 8. I also taught digital marketing at General Assembly, where I helped professionals build the skills to drive real growth. Along the way, I sold over $650,000 in marketing courses through intensive 12-week programs — because I believe great marketing starts with great education.

That teaching mindset is baked into everything we do at Mastering Digital. I developed the AMOS FrameworkAudience, Market, Offer, Systems — as a structured approach to campaign strategy and marketing planning. It's how we diagnose problems, build systems, and deliver results that compound over time.

I'm also the co-founder and CEO of Lease Ups, a multifamily marketing agency built specifically to help apartment communities and developers accelerate lease-up velocity. Through Lease Ups, we've marketed $260M+ in multifamily properties — including Sanctuary Doral ($102M), Shoma Village ($80.9M), and 850 Living ($81M) — achieving a 96% average occupancy rate across our portfolio.

When you work with Mastering Digital, you're not getting a junior account manager reading from a playbook. You're getting a strategist who has personally managed millions in ad spend, who understands your business model, and who treats your marketing budget like it's his own.

15+

Years of Experience

$260M+

Properties Marketed

$650K+

In Courses Sold

96%

Avg. Occupancy Rate

Brands Michael Has Worked With

From Fortune 500 companies to high-growth startups, Michael has led performance marketing campaigns across industries and geographies.

General Mills

Consumer Packaged Goods

Perry Ellis International

Retail / Fashion

DISH Network

TV & Entertainment

ADT Security

Home Security

Puerto Rico Tourism Board

Travel & Tourism

Peru Board of Tourism

Travel & Tourism

Shoma Group

Multifamily Real Estate

850 Living

Multifamily Real Estate

Sanctuary Doral

Multifamily Real Estate

Ten30 South Beach

Real Estate

Lifetime Enclosures

Home Services

The Florist Supply Shop

E-commerce / DTC

The Mastering Digital Story

Mastering Digital was founded on a simple belief: marketing agencies should be held accountable for results, not just activity.

After years of working with businesses frustrated by agencies that overpromised and underdelivered, we built Mastering Digital differently. Every client works directly with dedicated experts. Every campaign is tracked with full transparency. Every decision is driven by data, not guesswork.

We specialize in three industries where speed, intent, and conversion matter most: home services, e-commerce, and multifamily lease-ups. We know these markets inside and out — and we know how to drive real growth.

What We Stand For

Our values guide every decision we make and every client relationship we build.

1. Performance Over Noise

We prioritize outcomes, not activity.

Leads, revenue, and growth matter more than likes, impressions, or busywork. Every strategy, channel, and recommendation is evaluated through one lens: does it drive real business results?

2. Radical Transparency

We operate with honesty, clarity, and zero hidden agendas.

No percentage of ad spend. No inflated scopes. No vague reporting. Clients always know what we're doing, why we're doing it, and what's working (or not).

3. Strategy Before Spend

Marketing dollars should be earned, not wasted.

We don't scale campaigns until foundations are solid. Infrastructure, tracking, messaging, and conversion paths come first — because spending more on broken systems never works.

4. Ownership & Accountability

We take responsibility for the work we put into the world.

When we manage a channel, we own the strategy behind it. When something isn't performing, we address it directly, adjust fast, and communicate clearly. No excuses. No finger-pointing.

5. Partnership, Not Dependency

We work with our clients, not around them.

The best results come from alignment, trust, and shared responsibility. We partner with businesses that value long-term growth, thoughtful execution, and honest collaboration — not shortcuts.

Who We Work Best With

We partner with businesses that are ready to grow strategically and value accountability.

You're a great fit if you:

  • Value revenue, leads, and measurable growth over vanity metrics
  • Understand that strategy and infrastructure come before scaling spend
  • Are ready to invest in long-term growth, not short-term experiments
  • Provide access to data, systems, and decision-makers for true collaboration
  • Want strategic guidance backed by execution accountability
  • Are open to honest feedback and willing to adjust based on data

Sound like you?

Let's talk. We build partnerships with businesses that are serious about growth and value transparency.

Who We're Not a Fit For

This section is intentionally direct. It will save you months of friction.

We're probably not a fit if:

  • You care more about likes, followers, or posting frequency than revenue
  • You want us to "just run ads" without fixing tracking, funnels, or infrastructure
  • You're looking for the cheapest option or a short-term experiment
  • You expect results without providing access, data, or collaboration
  • You want high output with minimal strategy or accountability
  • You're not open to hearing what isn't working

And that's okay.

We'd rather say no early than deliver something we don't believe in.

OUR TEAM

Meet the Strategists Behind Your Growth

Experienced marketers who have driven millions in growth for clients across industries.

Michael Schott

Michael Schott

CEO

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Johny Schott

Johny Schott

COO

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Leo Barros

Leo Barros

Senior Marketing Strategist

Data-driven marketing strategist with expertise in multi-channel campaign development, performance analytics, and growth strategy. Leo brings a strategic approach to every client engagement.

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Felipe M.

Creative Director

Award-winning creative director with expertise in brand identity, visual storytelling, and campaign conceptualization. Felipe leads creative strategy across all client projects.

Frida A.

Frida A.

Content Marketing

Creative content strategist specializing in storytelling, brand voice development, and multi-channel content campaigns. Frida creates compelling narratives that engage audiences and drive conversions.

Sofia M.

Sofia M.

Paid Media Specialist

Expert in paid advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other digital platforms. Sofia specializes in maximizing ROI through data-driven campaign optimization and strategic audience targeting.

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Carlos

Lead Back End Web Developer

Expert backend developer specializing in scalable architecture, API development, and database optimization. Carlos ensures robust technical foundations for all web projects.

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Juan

Lead Front End Web Developer

Creative frontend developer specializing in responsive design, user experience, and modern web technologies. Juan transforms designs into pixel-perfect, high-performance web experiences.

Why Clients Choose Mastering Digital

Dedicated Experts on Every Account

Your account is managed by the people who build the strategy. Direct access to decision-makers who own your results.

24/7 Reporting Visibility

Real-time dashboard access. You always know what's working and what's not.

Landing Pages & CRO Built In-House

We build what converts. No outsourcing. No delays.

Tracking & Dashboards Are Standard

GA4, GTM, and attribution dashboards included. No hidden fees.

AI Implementation That Actually Works

Real business systems, not just chatbots. Lead qualification, follow-up, and reporting automation.

Ready to Work Together?

Book a 30-minute strategy session with Michael. No pitch, no pressure — just a clear plan for your business.

Book a Strategy Session

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