From Zero to Results: How Henry Earned Real Client Wins Through High Rise Academy
Most young adults aren’t taught how to get meaningful work experience, let alone how to build systems that bring long-term value. That’s exactly why we started the High Rise Academy inside High Rise Influence.
We launched this program to help young people get real results for real clients, using a process that blends content creation, AI tools, and repeatable systems. And Henry Holm’s story is one of the best early examples of how it works.
Why Henry’s Client Wins Came From Doing Not Just Learning
Unlike traditional internships or online courses filled with busywork, this apprenticeship is rooted in action. Every apprentice works on real projects and meets weekly with the team to share wins, tackle challenges, and report results using MAA (Metrics, Analysis, Action).
Henry was one of the first people we brought on. At the time, he had no client experience and no marketing background. But in just a few weeks, he was creating content that helped a real dental practice in Atlanta grow its online presence.
“There’s a lot of freedom in this role. I work from my cabin, my house—wherever I have Wi-Fi. But there’s still accountability. That’s what helped me grow fast,” Henry told me.
From Setup to Strategy
During onboarding, Henry gained access to our systems, tools, and SOPs. He jumped in right away by doing real client work:
- Writing blog posts from raw video footage
- Creating short-form clips for YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
- Running Dollar-A-Day Ads on top performing content
“We don’t just get tasks and do them. We actually talk to the client, figure out what they need, and deliver based on that,” Henry said.
He also contributed to weekly MAA reports, which have evolved over time to include full SEO audits, performance tracking, and recommendations.
“Those reports started small,” he said. “But now we include way more—like SEO data and what we’re going to fix next.”
Building Systems, Not Just Skills
Henry quickly saw how one system could be applied across multiple clients. What we did for a dentist could just as easily work for a plumber, real estate agent, or gym.
- Learn the framework
- Document everything
- Improve with each cycle
“A lot of the stuff we do is transferable. We build a model once and use it again,” Henry said.
Managing Time Like a Pro
Time commitment is flexible by design. Apprentices pick the projects they want and are expected to own results, instead of focusing on working a set amount of hours.
“Some weeks I have more time than others. If I’m too busy, I can pass something off, to another team member” Henry said.
He estimates that someone working on a single business, they could do great work with just an hour a day.
Confidence Without Experience
The biggest change Henry experienced was in how he thought about learning and ownership.
“When I started, I didn’t feel confident. I had no experience. But everything is documented. And there’s always someone to help,” he told me.
Whether it’s using our SOPs, Googling our public articles, or getting help on a team call, apprentices aren’t left guessing.
Want to Start Your Journey?
High Rise Academy isn’t about watching videos. It’s about doing real work with real clients—and building proof of your results as you go.
If you’re interested in joining or know someone who should, check out what we’re building and start your path toward meaningful work that actually grows with you.