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Gage Gough
Playa Del Rey,CA
Summary
I build social media growth systems that turn content into real business results. My path started with relentless persistence, growing up in a town of 600 and targeting a specific billionaire I wanted to work for at 17. After sending over 40 letters, packages, and even building a website résumé, I earned a shot, outsold his entire sales team within months, and quickly moved from e-commerce coordinator to social media strategist to his executive assistant.
I’ve carried that same intensity into Malibu Media House, scaling it into a 7-figure agency and driving over 500M views, 7M followers, and $10M+ in revenue through short-form content and platform-native storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder | Social Media Growth & Short-Form Content
Malibu Media House
Nashville, TN
01.2021 - Current
- Built and scaled a social media agency from 0 to 7-figure revenue, managing content strategy across multiple industries
- Generated 500M+ organic views through short-form content across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts
- Drove $10M+ in attributable revenue through content-driven funnels and social-first marketing strategies
- Developed repeatable content systems including ideation, scripting, production, and distribution workflows
- Led growth strategies that resulted in 7M+ followers gained across client accounts
- Managed end-to-end content cycle including strategy, production, editing, posting, and analytics optimization
- Worked directly with founders and executive teams to align content with business outcomes
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
EPOD America
Dorado, Puerto Rico
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and prioritizing commitments effectively.
- Drafted internal and external communications, enhancing clarity and professionalism in messaging.
- Assisted in project management tasks, tracking deliverables and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.2023
Skills
- Short-form content strategy (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
- Organic social growth systems
- Content-to-revenue funnel design
- Platform-native storytelling
- Creative direction and production
- Social analytics and performance optimization
- Creator-led and personality-driven marketing
Selected Results
- 500M+ total views generated across client campaigns
- 7M+ followers gained across multiple brands
- $10M+ revenue driven through social media strategies
- Worked with major music labels, tech companies, and media brands
Interests
Timeline
Founder | Social Media Growth & Short-Form Content
Malibu Media House
01.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
EPOD America
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Eastern Illinois University