Leighton Hart

About Leighton Hart

I’m a content creator, marketing strategist, and on-camera talent specializing in short-form video, viral content, influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and UGC production. I help brands grow their audiences, increase engagement, and create content that converts.As the creator behind Leighton Writes, my videos have generated 65M+ organic views in 2025, with an average reach of 98,500 people per day across Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. My work blends storytelling, humor, lifestyle content, and product integration to help brands appear more relatable, modern, and memorable.In my role as Content Creator & Marketing Specialist at Turtleson, I lead short-form content strategy, manage creator collaborations, and oversee our influencer and affiliate marketing program. My work has contributed to a 4× increase in social media audience growth across multiple platforms, driven by data insights, creative direction, and trend-aware production.Previously, I founded and sold Market Street Media, the region’s first commercial podcast studio. I built it into a trusted hub for creators and businesses seeking podcast production, audio distribution, and branded content support.I’m passionate about helping brands and creators grow through- Short-form video production- Viral video strategy- Copywriting & storytelling- Influencer campaign management- UGC & sponsored content creation- Brand strategy & positioning- Audience development & social media growthIf your team is looking for a creator or strategist who understands both the creative side of content and the business side of brand growth, I’d love to connect.

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Market Street Media Llc

   Jan 2020 — Present · Johnson City, TN, US

   If you want to attract more customers with content marketing, we\'re your best friends.Here\'s what we can do- help you design a documented content strategy (68% of companies DON\'T have this!)- brief your stakeholders on why content creation matters- walk you through the gear and tools you\'ll need- navigate you around expensive mistakes and pitfalls- teach you how to master the platforms you\'re on- ghostwrite blog posts, podcast outlines, social media posts, and video scripts- manage all (or a portion) of your social media- remix your content library to capitalize on your existing assets We can do these things because we\'ve- produced over 400 podcast episodes- created more than YouTube videos (many of which are earning money for us as you\'re reading this)- tested countless pieces of gear (cameras, microphones, mixers, lights) and tools (remote recording programs, audio enhancement systems, livestreaming platforms, social media schedulers)- written hundreds of keyword-targeted blog posts- built multiple niche brands spanning topics such as local interest, automotive, personal finance, sports, and health and fitnessIf you\'re struggling to get your content marketing/social media efforts on the right track - OR - you\'ve hit a wall and need a plan to boost your results, please reach out.We take a limited number of engagements each month so that we can give you our full attention.

Education

• Presbyterian College

  B.A., Political Science

  1994 — 1998

• King University

  MBA

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Retail Banking
• Social Media Marketing
• Investments
• Blogging
• Content Marketing
• Retirement Planning
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Series 63
• Financial Analysis
• Business Development
• Wealth Management
• Public Speaking
• Estate Planning
• Email Marketing
• Retirement
• Financial Advisory
• Portfolio Management
• Banking
• Mutual Funds
• Sales