Business

Lauren Dascalo Is a Strategic Genius Building a Seven-Figure Brand

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5 years ago

November 1, 2020

No successful entrepreneur ever stumbled upon a seven-figure business. Starting from scratch and with zero followers on social media doesn’t lead to a whopping million overnight. Being an entrepreneur, especially in the social space, requires some serious strategic skills. Lauren Dascalo is a shining example of that idea. She started her career not too long ago and has already garnered over one million Instagram fans. The secret to her success is that she puts a great deal of thought into everything she does.

Lauren doesn’t leave things to chance. She has built a reliable team around her that helps her push the message of positivity, self-acceptance, and mindfulness forward. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she joined Jake Paul’s TEAM 10. While there were many other participants, Dascalo separated herself as a very well-liked, relatable young woman who had a wonderful message to spread.

She embraced the inertia that the show gave her and ran with it, pouring her heart and soul into her projects. Lauren is a dynamic creator who has more than one interest. She is a fitness model and a fit-spiration for millions. She is also a talented influencer who collaborates with some of the most coveted brands in the space, such as Revolve, Pretty Little Thing, and Fashion Nova. She is a fashion enthusiast and plans to design her own fitness apparel and loungewear line soon.

When it comes to growing a brand, Lauren Dascalo likes to diversify. She doesn’t just bet on one idea but instead explores multiple streams of creativity. As such, she has the goal of putting together ebooks and an online coaching program to help even more people become the best versions of themselves.

Her brand is now reaching seven figures, and that’s not at all surprising. Fans can’t get enough of Lauren’s authentic content and charismatic personality. She wants to be an agent of change by encouraging people to nourish their mental health and not be afraid to show their feelings. Lauren is poised to be a true leader in the industry that many look up to. TEAM 10 was just the spark that ignited her creative fire.

While Lauren is extremely popular on Instagram, she hasn’t stopped there. She has diversified her presence that now spans across multiple platforms. She has built various funnels that connect her to a truly diverse audience. When it comes to collaborations, Lauren is very strategic about those, as well. For her to work with someone, she has to make sure that their values align first. If they don’t, she is never afraid to say no and move on. “I have turned down multiple offers for partnerships. When a brand approaches me, and they want me to push forward a message that doesn’t resonate with my core values, I turn it down right away. The money doesn’t matter,” she explains. Fans are always assured that Dascalo is sharing with them what she truly believes in and isn’t just another influencer out there to make a quick buck.

To learn more about Lauren Dascalo, follow her on Instagram.

Business

Black Banx Group — Third Quarter 2025 Results

Published

2 days ago

November 3, 2025

Matthew Wiles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · Road Town, British Virgin Islands · October 30 2025

Black Banx reports USD 4.3 billion revenue and USD 1.6 billion pre-tax profit in third quarter 2025

Black Banx Group today announced its results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2025, delivering strong performance with further progress toward its full-year targets.

Key figures for Q3 2025:

Revenue: USD 4.3 billion
Profit before tax (PBT): USD 1.6 billion
Cost-to-income ratio: ≈ 62%
Customer base (period-end): ~92 million clients

YTD (first nine months) results: Revenue USD 12.7 billion, PBT USD 4.7 billion, positioning the Group on track toward its full-year ambitions of ~USD 17 billion revenue and ~USD 6.4 billion PBT.

“Our Q3 results reaffirm the scalability and resilience of our platform,” said Michael Gastauer, Group CEO. “By continuing to scale our client base, deepen engagement, and drive operational efficiencies, we maintain momentum toward our 100 million-customer milestone and full-year ambitions.”

Daniel Dumitrascu, Group CFO, added: “We are pleased to demonstrate sequential improvement in our cost/income ratio despite ongoing investment in growth markets. With the first nine months delivered, our Q4 plan is well calibrated to close the year strongly.”

Business highlights:

Net customer adds of approximately 8 million during Q3, bringing the total client count to ~92 million as of 30 September 2025. On pace for the 100 million-customer target by year-end.
Continued growth across emerging markets, driven by expansion efforts in Africa, South Asia and Latin America.
Strong transaction volumes across cross-border payments and cryptocurrency-adjacent services, contributing to top-line resilience.
Ongoing initiatives to optimise operations and automate processes delivered a sequential improvement in cost/income ratio to ~62% from ~64% in Q2.
Strategic investments sustained in growth markets while preserving profitability and shareholder value.

Outlook:

With three quarters behind it, Black Banx remains aligned with its 2025 full-year targets of approximately USD 17 billion in revenue and ~USD 6.4 billion in pre-tax profit. The company anticipates a seasonally stronger Q4 performance, underpinned by ongoing global client acquisition and further monetisation of its platform.

About Black Banx Group:

Black Banx Group is a global digital banking and fintech platform serving tens of millions of private and business clients across more than 180 countries. The Group offers seamless, borderless banking services, including multi-currency accounts, cross-border payments and cryptocurrency-compatible solutions. Headquartered in the British Virgin Islands, Black Banx is dedicated to innovation, financial inclusion and delivering value to its stakeholders.

Media Contact:

Black Banx Media Relations
Email: [email protected]

Forward-looking statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Group’s business strategy, financial prospects, targets and trajectory. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.