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User Personas

Overview

brettjohnson.xyz serves six primary audience segments. Each has distinct motivations, decision criteria, and conversion paths.

PriorityPersonaRevenue Potential
1Enterprise CISO$25K–$75K per engagement
2Conference Producer$25K–$75K + referral network
3Law Enforcement Trainer$10K–$25K per module
4Financial Institution Risk Officer$8K–$20K/month retainer
5Documentary / Media ProducerBrand reach multiplier
6University / AcademicReputation value, lower revenue

P1 — Enterprise CISO

Role: Chief Information Security Officer at a Fortune 50–500 company

Goals: Credible external voice for board education; non-vendor speaker with authentic criminal psychology insights.

Key Conversion Elements:

  • Fortune 100 CISO testimonials
  • “Named by the U.S. Secret Service” credential
  • Budget range selector (validates $25K–$75K)
  • Speaking reel

P2 — Conference Producer

Role: Program committee at RSA, DEF CON, Black Hat, or similar

Goals: Memorable keynote that differentiates their program; authentic storyteller over vendor-sponsored speakers.

Key Conversion Elements:

  • Speaking reel above the fold on /speaking
  • Past conference credentials (RSA, Black Hat, Fortune 500)
  • Fast inquiry form with clear turnaround expectation

P3 — Law Enforcement Trainer

Role: Curriculum director at FBI, USSS, DHS, Quantico CISO Academy

Goals: Authentic criminal perspective for training programs; documentation for institutional approval.

Key Conversion Elements:

  • “FBI · USSS · DHS · Quantico” mentions in services grid
  • FBI Training Division testimonial
  • Media kit with one-sheet for internal approval routing

P4 — Financial Institution Risk Officer

Role: Head of Fraud Prevention or Identity Risk at bank, insurance, or fintech

Goals: Current fraud architecture intelligence; retainer consulting to audit fraud defenses.

Key Conversion Elements:

  • “Account Takeover · Identity Fraud · Fraud Architecture” services
  • ShadowCrew mention as identity fraud origin
  • Podcast episodes demonstrating technical depth

P5 — Documentary / Media Producer

Role: Journalist, TV producer, streaming platform developer

Goals: Primary-source interview subject; high-quality press assets; fast turnaround.

Key Conversion Elements:

  • /media page as dedicated journalist hub
  • High-res photo and bio download
  • CNN Declassified, NYT, BBC as credibility chain

P6 — University / Academic

Role: CS, criminology, or cybersecurity faculty

Goals: Guest lecturer with real-world context; credible subject for academic citation.

Key Conversion Elements:

  • Redemption arc clearly articulated in bio
  • Documentation of post-conviction legitimate work
  • Podcast as free content sample before commitment