Meet Ric Forbes

The CMO Mercenary

The one who says what others won’t, sees what others miss, and builds the kind of marketing systems that make businesses regret not hiring him sooner.

The Marketing Strategist Who Breaks All the Rules

As a marketing strategist, it became clear that most businesses don’t fail from lack of traffic... they bleed from forgotten leads, broken follow-up, and systems that stop working the moment the founder takes a break. That’s where strategy meets reality: turning skipped appointments into repeat revenue, reactivating dead lists without paid ads, and building marketing that runs on psychology, automation, and precision... not AI hype. This approach doesn’t win awards; it wins back your customers.

With a background in eight years of raw, unfiltered copywriting and deliverability deep dives, I've been able to help overlooked service businesses turn skipped appointments into repeat income, without paid ads or sales calls, through my obsession with human behavior, metaphysical alignment, and retention over hype.

Based in Greenville, NC

8+ Years Marketing

35x-45x ROI for clients

ric@forbescopy.com

My Marketing Philosophy

Relationships Over Revenue

Marketing isn’t about pushing offers... it’s about earning space in someone’s inbox and building trust that compounds.

Authenticity Over Perfection

In this endless sea of AI noise, the one who is real wins. People respond to personality, not polished facts.

Retention Over Acquisition

The real money’s made after the first sale. Plug the leaks before chasing new leads.

Deliverability Over Everything

Strategic work only... no micromanaging, no hand-holding, no drama.

When all is said and done, here's what I like to do

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Unraveling Ancient Wisdom

Running, ziplining, swimming, Horseback riding, tennis, football, soccer. you name it. If it involves a good time, we're doing it.

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Decoding Anime Storylines

From shonen battles to plot twists that rival product launches, anime teaches the best marketing psychology. Because great storytelling isn’t just entertainment, it’s a blueprint for building loyalty, emotion, and buyer momentum.

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Musical mad-man

Singing? forget about it, let's Rap. Lyrical word play with punchlines and even open up for venues. Also, can't forget to be weird with a digeridoo's melodic droning vibrations.

Always seek inspiration from the unseen layers of life and business, bridging a new perspective with the stale and grey world of marketing.

The Results Speak for Themselves

Strategic Foundation:

Battle-Tested Methodology

Don't be like everyone else who chases vanity metrics. Let's identify the 3-5 critical lavers that actually transform businesses. No busywork, just strategic clarity that cuts through the noise.

Strategic Precision

From bringing in a $20M client in under a week to Amazon #1 in four days... this isn’t about “long-term plans.” It’s about momentum that shows up fast and scales without breaking.

Rapid Implementation

From Amazon #1 bestseller in 4 days to $20MM client acquisitions in 7 days—I build systems that deliver results fast while creating sustainable growth foundations.

The Numbers:

Sold over $2.56 Million in good business
Typical open rate improvement: 200%+
Client retention rate: 67%
Years of experience: 8+

Ready to Work Together?

If you're tired of marketing that feels like shouting into the void, let's build something that actually works.