Why We Exist...
Modern Operators provides the frameworks & wisdom we wish we had as early business operators
At Modern Operators, everything we build is designed to help you unlock your full potential—both personal and in business. If you're here, you likely want to build a meaningful company, while having a life that feels aligned and fulfilling. That’s the path we've walked — and now we want to help you walk yours with less chaos, more clarity, and systems that actually work.
In short, Modern Operators gives you the frameworks we wish we’d had when we were starting out. It’s built to help founder-led businesses scale faster, experience easier change, grow predictably, and move through uncertainty with more confidence and less stress. Whether you want a company that runs without you or you're working toward a premium exit, we provide the roadmap.
What is Modern Operators?
It's a modern approach to business for owners and founders to grow faster, smarter, and more predictably.
Think of it as:
Proven strategies & systems that small to medium size teams can implement
Templates and workflows that create staff alignment and help you scale easier
Tools and insights that speed up decision-making (without adding complexity)
Growth without losing the soul of the company you’ve worked so hard to build
Why Now?
Business is changing faster than ever.
AI, remote teams, economic uncertainty — founders today need modern systems to survive and thrive.
The "old ways" of scaling — more meetings, more effort, longer days — just don't cut it anymore.
You need clarity, alignment, and leverage.
We believe modern business owners deserve systems and frameworks to get them to their goals faster — without burning out or losing themselves along the way.
Who We Help?
We work with founder-led businesses who are:
Doing $1M–$10M+ in revenue and wanting to grow to $30M, $50M or $100M+.
Feeling stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to scale sustainably.
Ready to implement systems that create freedom, scale, and leverage — without losing the founder's heart of the business.
Who we are...
MEET THE Founders
Damon Flowers
Over the last 22 years, I’ve started, failed, licensed, and exited multiple businesses across real estate, training, SaaS, private lending, coaching, and e-commerce. In my last two ventures, I’ve scaled one company from zero to $12M in five years and grew another from $3.5M to $30M in just two years. I’ve led mindset workshops and personally coached thousands of entrepreneurs, and helped countless real estate investors build their portfolios.
But beyond the numbers, my real obsession has always been unlocking human potential.
I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the mind—why we do what we do, and how to rewire ourselves for growth. Daily meditation and my spiritual walk are at the center of who I am. This has helped me stay grounded through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and life. I believe our inner world shapes our outer results—and that personal transformation is the secret weapon of happiness and sustainable business growth.
I’m also a husband of 24 years, father of three, lifelong reader (thousands of books and counting), and an avid outdoorsman. Nature is my reset button. It's where I reconnect, reflect, and remember what really matters.
If you’re ready to grow a business that’s aligned with your purpose, runs like a machine, and creates more freedom in your life—not less—you’re in the right place. Let’s get to work.
MEET THE Founders
Mark Malian
Over the last decade, I’ve been on the executive teams that scaled multiple companies to 7 and 8 figures and yes—watched some fail along the way. I’ve created go-to-market strategies for dozens of companies, generated over $3M in direct revenue for clients in just the past three years, and consulted with hundreds of businesses across marketing, advertising, lead generation, e-commerce, and SaaS.
Today, I run Funnel Forge, a fast-growing marketing agency helping businesses sharpen their message, accelerate growth, and scale with precision.
I’m endlessly curious about what makes a business work—how the right offer, the right message, and the right market collide to create momentum. I’m obsessed with testing, refining, and simplifying systems so companies can break through their plateaus and achieve predictable, compounding growth.
At home, I’m a husband and father to a wild and curious two-year-old boy. I invest in real estate, tinker with new ideas, and am always hunting for that next edge in marketing, psychology, or strategy that can help founders unlock their next level.
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After growing and exiting multiple businesses, we've developed a simple operating system that works every time—it's repeatable...scalable...and will help you to have a sustainable business that you love AND that runs without you.
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