Helping Experts Profit By Making The World A Better Place

We equip you with the skills, strategies, and systems to build a scalable business that changes lives… without sacrificing your freedom along the way. 

Our Mission

We believe experts like you create meaningful change… in both the lives of every customer you work with, AND the people they are connected to. That’s why we care so deeply about helping YOU grow and share your work with more people.

Years ago… deep into a day-long planning meeting, we created a mission statement that’s guided us every day since:

To accelerate the success & impact of thought leaders worldwide so that they and their customers can live their best lives.

This mantra motivates us to expand and refine our own work, and helps us focus on building only what accelerates your success. Because we know the “ripple of impact” reaches so much further when you succeed.

Our Values

When choosing a mentor, or joining a community – it’s important to know who you’re surrounding yourself with. That’s why we operate by and publicly share our core values.

We believe proactive and transparent communication helps everyone. We are humble. We share openly and invite others to share too – without fear of judgment. We ask for support when we need it. We make an effort to always be aligned with colleagues and clients. 

We are always learning and improving professionally and personally. We push beyond our comfort zone. We empower others to succeed. We seek and offer mentorship when needed. We are committed to discovering and understanding new trends, opportunities, and technologies. 

We do what we say we will. We never abandon our responsibilities. We own our mistakes and never place blame. We always ask ourselves: “Am I adding value?” We do what’s right – even when it isn’t easy. We allow ourselves to make mistakes, and always clean up our messes.

We document, systematize, measure, and improve. We are highly organized in all that we do. We persistently seek more efficient and effective approaches. We believe that doing our job well helps everyone succeed. Everything we do, we do to the best of our ability and with great attention to detail. 

We make simple solutions to complex problems. We seek the 20% that generates 80%.

Our Leadership

Lucas Garvin

Co-Founder | San Francisco, CA

Lucas has 16+ years of experience as an entrepreneur and marketer, and has advised and directed strategy for many leaders in the online education and coaching industry. Lucas is an Eagle Scout, and avid fan of the outdoors, travel, and video games.

Jim Hohl

Co-Founder | Los Angeles, CA

Jim has started 6 companies, 2 of which were acquired, over the past 25+ years, and provides his diverse business experience to our clients. Jim speaks rusty but passable Japanese, is the caretaker of two rescue cats, and is writing his first novel.

Our Journey

Thought Leaders Institute began as a small service-based business, and evolved into a global training and coaching company.

2014-2017

Served hundreds of experts with done-for-you launches, evergreen funnels, and ads

2013

Jim & Lucas partnered up to create a marketing agency for experts, Thought Leader Agency

Early 2020

Hosted the Thriving Thought Leader event with over 4,500+ virtual attendees

2018-2019

Launched Thought Leaders Institute, and its first major coaching program: Business Catalyst

2021

Launched Evergreen Business Accelerator coaching program & fully automated high-ticket sales

Late 2020

Launched Simple + Scalable Groups as a live workshop

2022-2023

Reached 20,000+ students & released ThoughtFlow AI

2024 - 2025

Partnered with Seamlessly, the best all-in-one platform for experts

Your Success Is Our Mission

Here’s what our students have to say about working together.

“Jim, Lucas and their team really know their stuff! They create amazing results for their clients. We are proud to have them as a Digital Marketer Certified Partner.” 

Ryan Deiss

“They have been incredible partners. I can consistently count on them to deliver results. Plus, Jim & Lucas’s team are a true pleasure to work with!” 

Lisa Sasevich

“There’s a reason why you’ll only hear good things about Jim & Lucas. Their client-centric, mission-driven approach to business is unmatched today.”

TR Garland

Let’s Turn Your Expertise Into A Scalable Business That Changes Lives