⚡ The Algorithm Lab

The work happens here.Show up. Build. Repeat.

A weekly paid container for founders who're done with ghost-town Facebook groups and free advice that goes nowhere. Coworking + hot seat Q&A + a real community. Body double if that's your thing — or mute, mic off, and grind.

THURSDAYS · 10:00 AM EST 60–90 min weekly Hosted by Katie Dickieson
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Why This Exists

Free advice doesn't honor the work you're doing.

For months I've been running free Thursday founder hours. The conversations were incredible — real questions, real shifts, real builds. But "free" attracts the wrong energy. The Algorithm Lab is what happens when we treat this like the work it actually is.

What it's not

Not another course

You don't need more theory. You need a room where you sit down and actually build the thing — with someone there to ask the right question when you get stuck.

What it is

A weekly working room

Coworking with intention. A hot seat for real-time problems. Optional body doubling — camera on if it helps you focus, off if it doesn't. A community of founders who do the work, not just talk about it.

Inside The Lab

Every Thursday at 10:00 AM EST.Same structure. Different problems.

01
Opening
Wins + Intentions
Drop your win from the week and set what you're tackling. Sets the tone for the room.
02
The main thing
Hot Seat Q&A
Raise your hand. Real-time help on whatever's blocking you — strategy, copy, content, mindset.
03
Closing
Accountability
What did you ship? What's the one thing you're committing to before next Thursday?
No designated working block. Want to work on your own stuff while we're on together? Do it. Body double, mute and grind, listen in while you draft — whatever helps you show up. The room is here to use however you need.
Plus every month, you get

The unfair advantages.

  • One free content audit (we rotate through members)
  • Session replays — miss a week, catch up anytime
  • Members-only resource drops (templates, prompts, frameworks)
  • Private community channel — DM, ask, share wins
  • Once-a-month direct DM access to Katie for quick questions
  • First dibs on new FTA offerings + early-bird pricing
Who This Is For

Built for founders who actually do the work.

Show up if you're…

  • A founder running your own thing — solo or small team
  • An FTA System owner who wants to stay close to the source
  • Someone who needs weekly structure to ship content consistently
  • Tired of "community" that's actually a ghost town
  • Ready to swap advice with other doers, not just consume

Skip it if you…

  • Want a passive course you can hoard and never open
  • Won't show up and put in the time
  • Are looking for one-on-one coaching (different offer)
  • Need handholding through every step instead of doing
Pick Your Tier

Drop in once. Or lock it in.

Membership gets you every weekly session, all the monthly extras, and the community. Drop-in works if you just want to try it.

Drop-In
$44 / session
 
One Thursday session. No community access, no monthly extras — just dip in and see if it's your vibe.
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Monthly
$97 / month
≈ $24 per session
Full membership. Every Thursday session + monthly extras + community access + DM access. Cancel anytime.
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Quarterly
$264 / 3 mo
Save $27
Three months locked in. Everything in monthly. For founders who know consistency is the unlock.
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Annual
$970 / year
Save $194 (2 mo free)
All in. Best deal. For the founders who're done debating and want to commit to the year.
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FAQ

The real questions.

When does it meet?
Every Thursday at 10:00 AM EST. Sessions are 60–90 minutes. Calendar invites get sent when you join.
What if I can't make it one week?
No stress — every session is recorded and replays land in the members area. You can also still ask questions in the community channel.
Can I cancel my membership?
Yes — cancel anytime. Monthly subscriptions stop at the end of the current billing cycle. No long contracts, no calling-to-cancel nonsense.
Do I have to have the FTA Social Media Setup System to join?
No. The Lab is open to all founders. FTA System members get the most out of it because they already have the foundation, but it's not required.
Is this the same as your free Thursday hours?
No. The free hours are sunsetting. The Algorithm Lab is the paid evolution — better structure, real community, monthly extras, and a room of committed founders instead of drop-bys.
What's the refund policy?
Drop-in is non-refundable (it's $44). Memberships: if you show up to your first session and it's not for you, email [email protected] within 7 days for a full refund.
How do I join the community?
When you join, you get an email with the link to our private community (inside ESC Hub). You'll also get the Zoom link for sessions and access to all replays.
Your Host

Hi, I'm Katie.

Katie Dickieson

Founder of FTA · 12+ years building brands

I built the F*ck the Algorithm system because I was sick of watching brilliant founders burn out trying to outrun a feed that doesn't care if they exist. FTA is the antidote — content that works because it's actually you, not the algorithm.

The Lab is where the FTA philosophy meets actual execution. You show up, I show up, and we do the work together. Every week.

When I'm not running the lab, I'm probably making cocktails, writing newsletters, or convincing another founder to stop posting reels at 3am.

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