Why TSR Academy?

We are Take Some Risk, or TSR for short. We’re a small collective of specialists in strategy, PPC marketing and revenue optimization that span the entire globe! Each of us comes to the table with a unique set of perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds that allow us to tackle our respective markets. We've taken the time to learn why people end up purchasing and are not above getting into the public and asking, out rightly, "Why is it you do the things you do?"

We are champions of ecommerce, DTC, and SaaS brands helping to maximize growth and giving the underdogs the opportunity to punch above their weight class. There is no client too big or too small, and we've helped everybody from local brands to major players in the realm of ecommerce, such as Walmart or Woo Commerce. We believe everybody deserves to stand out, be noticed, and achieve their goals with the right help and the right attitude.

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Meet Your Professor

Duane Brown - Founder & Head of Strategy, Take Some Risk, Inc.


Duane has been called an international man of mystery and digital nomad by friends. He has lived in 6 cities across 3 continents and visited 40 countries around the world. He uses his curiosity for people and love for people watching to run better marketing campaigns for clients.

After leaving Toronto in 2011 to gain an international view of the world. He has worked for Telstra in Australia and has also lived in London, UK working for brands across Europe. Over the last 5 years Duane has had the opportunity to work with brands including ASOS, Birdies, Pela Case, Jack Wills, Rose & Rex and FTD/ProFlowers. He now lives in Canada helping ecommerce and DTC brands grow through PPC marketing, data, and CRO.

Return Policy and Terms of Service

We at TSR Academy want you to walk away from each course feeling fulfilled, satisfied, and better than yesterday. We stand behind all our course offerings and believe that we can make a difference in your businesses, which is why we offer a 30 day money-back return policy.

If you are unsatisfied with your purchase and just not learning the information in the way you had hoped, we encourage you to reach out and see what support we may offer you. If, after you've put in the work, and our courses aren't sinking in, you may initiate a refund request. 
Bundled courses (coming soon), may be considered for partial refund on a case by case basis.

The Google Shopping Workshop is not eligible for a refund, but if conflicts arise you may reschedule.

Refund requests after the 30 day mark will not be considered.

To initiate your refund request, please email academy @ takesomerisk.com.