CASE STUDIES

CASE STUDIES

SLAM HIGH SCHOOL

From Zero to 2.9 Million Followers.

Before founding The Breakout Lab, our founder, Bryan LaRussa, led the creation and growth of SLAM High School—building it from the ground up into one of the most influential platforms in basketball. Over six years, he developed the brand’s voice, content strategy, and viral distribution across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat. The result: 2.9 million followers, millions of views, and a cultural movement that reshaped how the next generation of athletes is seen.

LaRussa Media | Jalen Green
LaRussa Media | Jalen Green

SLAM HIGH SCHOOL

From Zero to 2.9M Followers.

Before founding The Breakout Lab, our founder, Bryan LaRussa, led the creation and growth of SLAM High School—building it from the ground up into one of the most influential platforms in basketball. Over six years, he developed the brand’s voice, content strategy, and viral distribution across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat. The result: 2.9 million followers, millions of views, and a cultural movement that reshaped how the next generation of athletes is seen.

BETWEEN THE LINES

From Dormant to 10+ Million Views —
The Rebirth of a Mission-Driven Brand

Between the Lines had the stories. They had the mission. But their YouTube was silent, their TikTok didn’t exist, and their content had no system to scale. We partnered with their team to relaunch everything — building a multi-platform content machine that, in less than one year, took them from scattered clips to 9M+ views, 57K YouTube subscribers, and 61K+ followers on TikTok. The content got deeper. The message got louder. And the movement took off.

BETWEEN THE LINES

From Dormant to 10+ Million Views —
The Rebirth of a Mission-Driven Brand

Between the Lines had the stories. They had the mission. But their YouTube was silent, their TikTok didn’t exist, and their content had no system to scale. We partnered with their team to relaunch everything — building a multi-platform content machine that, in less than one year, took them from scattered clips to 9M+ views, 57K YouTube subscribers, and 61K+ followers on TikTok. The content got deeper. The message got louder. And the movement took off.

HOW WE DO IT

BUILD THE BRAND

We start by getting clear on who you are, what you stand for, and how to communicate it. Through focused discovery and clarity work, we shape your brand identity, story, messaging, and visual tone. This becomes the blueprint for everything that follows. Think of it as the foundation—if your content doesn’t start here, it won’t stick.

BUILD THE AUDIENCE

Now that your brand is clear, we build the content engine. We create content that’s authentic, strategic, and built to scale—across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more. This is where your audience starts to grow, and your message begins to spread. We don’t chase trends—we create content that builds trust, reach, and momentum.

MONETIZE THE AUDIENCE

Once your audience is in place, we help you turn that attention into income. Whether it’s through YouTube revenue, product launches, partnerships, or services—we help you build a system that supports your mission and fuels long-term growth. You’re not just a creator. You’re a brand with a business behind it. We help you unlock both.