What Mathias Media does

Mathias Media is a privately held, founder-led digital studio established in 2013 by Kraig Mathias and operated under YCL Enterprises LLC from Shakopee, Minnesota. The studio specializes in two core practices: certified Kajabi Partner services (custom website design, advanced Liquid development, integrations, platform migrations, and strategic consulting for course creators, coaches, and consultants) and Lovable AI-powered production-grade web and mobile application development using React, TypeScript, Supabase, and Capacitor for native iOS. The company has shipped 50+ Kajabi sites across 13 years and operates a productized Kajabi template marketplace (premium templates $99–$489 plus a free template library) with instant download and 15-minute import.

The business runs a hybrid revenue model anchored on quote-based custom professional services — strategy, architecture, design, development, migration, and consulting — supplemented by one-time template licenses, freemium Pro Studio AI exports, and ongoing advisory retainers. Go-to-market is dual-track: a 100% referral-only selective application process for high-value custom engagements, alongside self-serve productized distribution through the template marketplace and the Pro Studio AI design studio at tryprostudio.com. The studio holds no external funding, relies on founder oversight for every engagement, and leverages a private Certified Delivery Partners network to expand execution capacity without diluting quality. Connected ventures — Frontbridge.ai (AI front-end integration platform created by the founder) and Experts Circle (private builder community, founder is a founding member) — extend the ecosystem but are not formal subsidiaries.

The technical stack combines platform specialization on Kajabi with modern AI tooling: Pro Studio implements an MCP server connecting Claude or ChatGPT with 200+ Kajabi-specific design rules and token-scoped audit logs; deployed client platforms integrate OpenAI Realtime voice, HeyGen/Synthesia video generation, Stripe, Deadline Funnel, and Zapier. Production deployments include multi-tenant SaaS architectures with 100+ Edge Functions, 60+ page business platforms (M&A Leadership Council), and a native iOS membership app (Experts Circle). All business operates without paid advertising, and the studio is recognized in 2026 third-party "Top Kajabi Experts" roundups with a verified 5.0 client rating.

Name

Mathias Media

Legal name

YCL Enterprises LLC d/b/a Mathias Media

Website

https://mathiasmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mathias Media is a founder-led digital studio (est. 2013) providing custom Kajabi website design and development alongside Lovable AI-powered web and mobile app builds for course creators, coaches, SaaS founders, and enterprise clients, monetizing through selective custom engagements, a template marketplace, and the Pro Studio AI design tool.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Web Content Management (WCM) & Experience Platforms (Content Services) (HDAEAGAK)

Keywords

• Kajabi website design
• Lovable AI development
• Kajabi template marketplace
• AI template builder
• Platform migration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Shakopee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Web Design & Development: Custom Kajabi website design and development for course creators and coaches. Premium pricing for bespoke work including strategy, design, and implementation. 50+ sites shipped for clients worldwide.
2. Kajabi Template Sales: Premium Kajabi templates sold through marketplace. Website templates ($249-$419), landing page templates ($99-$139), with free templates available. One-time purchase per site license.
3. Digital Consulting: Strategy consulting, funnel optimization, launch consulting, business audits, and ongoing advisory for Kajabi users. One-off sessions to monthly retainers.
4. Platform Migration Services: Fixed-quote migration services from WordPress, Teachable, Thinkific, ClickFunnels, Kartra and other platforms to Kajabi. Includes SEO preservation, student data transfer, and zero-downtime cutover.
5. Lovable AI Development: Full-stack web and mobile application development using Lovable AI platform. React, Supabase, TypeScript. From MVPs to enterprise-grade applications delivered in weeks.
6. Pro Studio AI Tool: Free to design Kajabi templates using AI. Revenue from template export fees when users download the final .zip file.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mathias Media is a founder-led digital studio providing custom Kajabi website design, development, custom Liquid code, integrations, and platform migrations for course creators, coaches, and consultants. It also delivers production-grade AI-powered web and native iOS applications via the Lovable platform, and operates a proprietary AI design tool called Pro Studio that connects Claude or ChatGPT via MCP to design and export Kajabi templates. The studio supplements these services with a premium and free Kajabi template marketplace for self-serve buyers.

Product overview

Mathias Media is a digital studio founded in 2013, operating two core specialty areas: Kajabi design and development, and Lovable-powered AI web and mobile app development. The Kajabi practice centers on a Certified Kajabi Partner offering custom websites, a Premium Kajabi Template Library (and companion Free Kajabi Template Library), custom development and migration services, and strategic consulting. The Lovable practice delivers expert development for production-grade applications including multi-tenant SaaS, native iOS apps, and AI-native tools. A flagship AI product is Pro Studio — an MCP-native platform that connects Claude or ChatGPT to design and export Kajabi templates. The broader ecosystem includes Frontbridge.ai (AI front-end integration) and Experts Circle (private builder community). All offerings are connected through a philosophy of custom architecture, conversion optimization, and systems built to last.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pro Studio: AI design studio for Kajabi templates - connects Claude or ChatGPT via MCP to design and export Kajabi-ready template files

Products and services

• Kajabi Design & Development Services Custom Kajabi website design and development service for course creators, coaches, and membership owners, including bespoke conversion-engineered sites, advanced Liquid development, and custom integrations. Delivered by a Certified Kajabi Partner with 10+ years of experience.
• Lovable Development Services Expert Lovable development for production-grade web and mobile applications, including multi-tenant SaaS, AI-native tools, native iOS apps via Capacitor, LMS systems, e-commerce, membership platforms, and realtime messaging. Built with React, TypeScript, and Supabase.
• Premium Kajabi Template Library Curated library of premium Kajabi website templates (5-12 pages, $249-$419) and landing page templates (1 page, $99-$139) designed by a certified Kajabi expert. Conversion-engineered, mobile-responsive, and importable directly into Kajabi in under 15 minutes. One-time perpetual license per site.
• Free Kajabi Template Library A small set of premium-grade Kajabi templates available for free instant download with no email gate before browsing. Single-page or focused designs including homepages, opt-in pages, and sales pages, editable inside Kajabi's native editor.
• Pro Studio — AI Kajabi Template Builder AI-powered design studio for Kajabi templates that connects Claude or ChatGPT via MCP (Model Context Protocol). The AI agent designs Kajabi templates with live preview, respecting 200+ Kajabi-specific design rules; users direct revisions in real time and export a Kajabi-ready .zip with one click. Free to design, paid on export.
• Kajabi Developer Services Custom code (JavaScript, Liquid, HTML), API integrations, platform migrations, workflow automation, and performance optimization services for Kajabi sites.
• Kajabi Migration Services Fixed-quote migration service from WordPress, Teachable, Thinkific, ClickFunnels, Kartra, Podia, Squarespace, or LearnDash to Kajabi. Includes content transfer, student/member data, email lists, automation sequences, integrations, SEO redirects, and DNS cutover with zero downtime.
• Kajabi Consulting Services Strategic Kajabi consulting for course creators and membership owners, covering platform strategy, funnel optimization, launch planning, business audits, membership strategy, and course architecture. Available as one-off sessions through monthly retainers.
• Frontbridge.ai A platform bridging AI-generated front-ends with trusted backend systems like Kajabi and beyond, created by Kraig Mathias as a connected venture within the Mathias Media ecosystem.
• Experts Circle A private community of top-tier builders, designers, and operators working at a high level across platforms, with native iOS app, real-time messaging, expert directory, and video rooms. A connected venture within the Mathias Media ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves 40-80 hours of design and build time with premium templates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Experts CirclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate community of top-tier builders, designers, and operators working at high level across platforms. Kraig Mathias is a founding member. Platform serves as talent network and referral source.
• Frontbridge.aicoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered front-end integration tool bridging AI-generated front-ends with trusted backend systems like Kajabi. Created by Kraig Mathias. Part of connected ecosystem.
• KajabicoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary platform specialization. Certified Kajabi Expert partner. Deep expertise in Kajabi design, development, Liquid code, integrations, and migrations.
• LovablecoreTechnology or IntegrationVerified Lovable expert with 10+ years building complex business applications. AI-powered development for web apps and native iOS apps.
• SupabasecoreTechnology or IntegrationBackend infrastructure for production applications. 180+ Edge Functions, 80+ tables, RLS policies, realtime subscriptions, auth, and storage across client projects.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenAI Realtime voice integration for AI assistants. Deployed in AskMax voice + chat assistant with conversation memory and phase-aware responses.
• Deadline FunnelcoreTechnology or IntegrationMastered the tricky connection between Kajabi and Deadline Funnel using Zapier and custom setups. Multiple successful integrated campaigns delivered.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing integration for e-commerce, checkout, coupons, refunds, and digital delivery across client platforms.
• ZapiercoreTechnology or IntegrationCustom Zapier integrations when native software integrations aren't available. Complex, reliable automations between platforms.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Webflow: Webflow is a no-code website builder with a large agency and freelancer ecosystem serving similar SMB customers. Comparable as a broader no-code web design platform where Mathias Media's Lovable-based practice overlaps in capability.
• Squarespace: Squarespace is a website builder serving SMB customers (authors, consultants, course creators) with templates and DIY design tools. Comparable end customer base; broader incumbent with self-serve model rather than custom agency.
• Lovable: Lovable is the AI app development platform on which Mathias Media's second practice is built. While not a direct competitor, Lovable's expanding self-serve tooling could erode demand for expert build services over time.
• Kajabi: Kajabi is the underlying course/content platform on which Mathias Media builds most of its work. Not a competitor per se, but Kajabi's evolving native capabilities and marketplace dynamics shape the studio's opportunity set.

Emerging players

• Framer: Framer is an AI-native website builder with growing template marketplace and design tools for SMBs. Comparable to Mathias Media's Pro Studio mission (AI-assisted template design with export) — emerging direct threat to the Kajabi-template layer.

Direct peers

• Kimpact: Kimpact is a Kajabi partner agency providing design, development, and marketing services for Kajabi-based course creators. Comparable in business model, customer segment, and platform specialization.
• Disruptive Digital: Disruptive Digital is a Kajabi-certified agency offering design, development, and migration services for course creators. Comparable in core offering (custom Kajabi websites), target customer (course creators/coaches), and Kajabi Partner status.
• Limitless Website Design: Limitless Website Design specializes in Kajabi websites and templates for course creators and coaches. Comparable premium Kajabi template marketplace and custom design offering.
• Sierra Lin Design: Sierra Lin Design is a Kajabi design studio for course creators and coaches, offering custom Kajabi websites and templates. Directly comparable — featured alongside Mathias Media in 2026 "Top Kajabi Experts" roundups.
• Shana Recker: Shana Recker runs a Kajabi design practice for online business owners, featured in 2026 Kajabi expert roundups alongside Mathias Media. Directly comparable founder-led Kajabi design/development studio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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