A resident of Jackson, Wyoming, Hampton Luzak is an entrepreneur with professional experience in various fields. An alumna of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, Ms. Luzak is an avid winter sports athlete and participates in alpine and Nordic skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing in Wyoming. Hampton Barringer Luzak has also rescued dogs from no-kill shelters and transported them to the Northern ASPCA. Additionally, she has provided funds in support of the education of several young adults. Among her many roles, she worked as a casting director for Denise Fitzgerald Casting, working with first-time directors and for independent feature films. She was also a sales and marketing executive at Carlisle Collection, a design company that designs classic yet modern couture dresses, suits, and accessories. Additionally, she worked as an on-air reporter and producer at MSNBC where she produced and reported segments for the show “America’s Talking,” covering events like the US Open as well as fashion shows. Hampton B. Luzak was also part of the team credited with creating iconic Pepsi television advertisements. Moreover, she worked in an administrative position at Visa and was part of the “It’s everywhere you want to be” slogan team. Currently, she does house flipping and restores historical houses, mostly those from the late 1700s.
What is your typical day, and how do you make it productive?
Start with a morning routine (hydration, light exercise, and planning). Prioritize deep work in the first 2-3 hours for high-impact tasks. Batch meetings and communications in the afternoon. Use time-blocking to minimize distractions and maintain focus.
How do you bring ideas to life?
Start with rapid prototyping—turn concepts into simple, testable versions. Gather feedback early and iterate instead of waiting for perfection. Use tools like mind maps, Notion, or whiteboards to organize thoughts.
What’s one trend that excites you?
AI-powered personal productivity tools—they’re transforming how individuals and businesses optimize workflows.
What is one habit that helps you be productive?
The “2-Minute Rule:” if a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. Prevents small tasks from piling up.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Done is better than perfect. Momentum beats planning—start before you feel ready.
Tell us something you believe almost nobody agrees with you on?
Most meetings could be replaced with a well-written memo or async video update.
What is the one thing you repeatedly do and recommend everyone else do?
Weekly reviews—reflect on wins, failures, and adjust priorities for the next week.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
Step away and take a walk without distractions. Write down everything on my mind to declutter mentally. Pick one small task to rebuild momentum.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business or advance in your career?
Asking for feedback relentlessly. Early in my career, I proactively sought input from mentors and peers, which helped me correct mistakes faster and build stronger relationships.
What is one failure in your career, how did you overcome it, and what lessons did you take away from it?
Failure: Launching a product without validating demand first.
Overcome: Pivoted to solve a narrower, more urgent problem for a specific audience.
Lesson: Build for people, not for your idea.
What is one business idea you’re willing to give away to our readers?
Skill-swap marketplace: a platform where professionals trade expertise (e.g., a designer builds a logo for a lawyer who reviews their contract).
What is one piece of software that helps you be productive? How do you use it?
Notion—use it for task management, knowledge bases, and even lightweight CRM. Centralizes everything.
Do you have a favorite book or podcast you’ve gotten a ton of value from and why?
Book: The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck—provides depth and understanding into confronting and solving problems while allowing us to grow mentally and spiritually.
Podcast: The Knowledge Project—deep dives into mental models and decision-making.
What’s a movie or series you recently enjoyed and why?
The Office—a satire of the typical office feature clashes, politics, and inappropriate behavior.
Key learnings
- Prioritize action over perfection—iterating quickly yields better results than holding out for perfection.
- Feedback is a growth accelerator—seek it early and often.
- Small habits compound—focus on consistency, not intensity.
- Most meetings are unnecessary—default to asynchronous communication when possible.
- Combat overwhelm by starting small—break tasks into micro-actions.