Chris Preston

After spending years helping colleagues and clients build companies, I saw a need to help people build an estate plan that reflects their life’s work. While writing a book has always been on my to-do list, the topic of estate organization was unexpected.

Looking back, I am not surprised. Much like software is a tool to enable an outcome like higher productivity or richer customer relationships, Before I Croak is a tool to help you organize the legacy you will pass to your spouse, children, and loved ones.

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My story

I am a technology executive-turned-entrepreneur who thrives at the intersection of vision and strategy and the nuts and bolts of everyday operations. After spending nearly two decades at Microsoft launching, marketing, and selling software, I moved on to help leaders and investors in emerging growth companies build powerhouse organizations. 

Now I lead RaaStr, a full-service B2B marketing agency. Our flagship Magnetiz® service integrates best-of-breed generative AI, data, and automation technologies across email, voice, text, video, landing pages, and more so marketers can personalize customer interactions across the complete relationship lifecycle while scaling execution effortlessly.

With a focus on strategy, execution, and project management, our consultants bring enterprise-grade processes, practices, and collaboration to small and midsize organizations. In return, growth marketers get a healthier pipeline, longer lasting customer relationships, and superior marketing efficiency.

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My other interests include a passion for the potential technology has to conserve the world’s resources. I pursue this interest as a former board member and treasurer of E8 Angels, the first early-stage investment group focusing exclusively on climate tech and sustainability. Water, recycling, agriculture, and energy efficiency are special areas of interest.

An avid reader, a student of great communicators, and a world traveler, Richard Russo, Nancy Duarte, and destinations like the Galapagos Islands are among my favorites.

When not helping clients, writing, or crossing items off my to-do list, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, hiking in the White Mountains, or relaxing on a beach in Cape Cod.


All my books

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Productivity Book - Book Webflow Template

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Hack Productivity Book - Hard Cover Print

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Hack Productivity Book - eBook Version

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My Croak Binder

Experiencing my parents’ and father-in-law’s successes and failures in managing their life’s work inspired a deep dive into estate plan organization. In researching the topic, I learned quickly that everyone has a story of how the poor organization of an estate caused confusion, anxiety, and anger among siblings and other loved ones. If Before I Croak helps just one individual or family avoid an experience like this, then the effort was worth it.

My personal Before I Croak 3-ring binder has a 3-inch spine and 13 sections. I review and update it annually.

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