From Special Operations to Serving Others, Here’s How Signal Raptor Transforms PR for Purpose-Driven Brands
When God calls us to serve, the path often looks different than we imagined. Austin Holmes discovered this truth as he transitioned from Navy Special Operations to becoming an advocate for the overlooked and underestimated.
His latest mission takes the form of Signal Raptor, a platform that launched July 4, 2025, with a purpose that resonates deeply with Christian values: giving voice to those who have been silenced by systems that favor wealth over worth.
A Heart for the Underdog
Holmes didn’t set out to revolutionize public relations. He set out to serve those who needed it most. As President of Publicity For Good and founder of Signal Raptor, he witnessed countless entrepreneurs with meaningful messages struggle to be heard simply because they lacked financial resources.
“PR shouldn’t be reserved for the brands with the biggest budgets,” Holmes reflects. “We created Signal Raptor to give underdog founders the structure, clarity, and tools to earn the attention they deserve, no retainer required.”
This philosophy echoes the Gospel message that God chooses the humble and lowly to confound the wise and mighty. In an industry built on exclusivity, Holmes chose inclusion.
The Spiritual Foundation of True Service
Military service taught Holmes about sacrifice, but his faith taught him about purpose. Signal Raptor operates on principles that mirror Christian teachings about stewardship and community.
The platform offers monthly subscriptions starting at $750, including weekly pitching, article creation, press releases, and influencer coordination. More importantly, it creates genuine community among clients through group strategy calls and collaborative support.
“With Raptor, I got a community and got to know other people who are now my friends. It feels like we are moving along as a team, and that is a unique feeling,” shares DPAK, one of Signal Raptor’s subscribers.
This sense of fellowship reflects the early Christian church, where believers shared resources and supported one another’s missions.
Transforming Industry Practices Through Kingdom Values
The traditional PR industry faces a sobering reality: Muck Rack’s 2024 State of PR reveals that 65% of journalists ignore most cold pitches. This failure rate often leaves purpose-driven entrepreneurs without the visibility their important work deserves.
Holmes approached this challenge with both strategic thinking and compassionate heart. Rather than accept an industry that excludes based on budget, he built systems that democratize access to media opportunities.
During beta testing, Signal Raptor clients secured coverage in major outlets including Buzzfeed, BEVNET, Atlanta News First, and Inside Edition. These successes demonstrate that meaningful messages can break through when given proper support and guidance.
Lessons from Military Service and Faith
Holmes’ Navy Special Operations background shaped his understanding of mission-driven work. In the military, success depends on clear objectives, consistent execution, and team unity. These same principles guide Signal Raptor’s approach.
“From day one, we set out to eliminate the guesswork and gatekeeping that make PR so frustrating for small teams,” Holmes explains. “Signal Raptor is here to level the field.”
This commitment to fairness reflects biblical justice, ensuring that everyone has access to the tools they need to fulfill their calling.
Building Community in a Fractured World
Modern society often emphasizes competition over collaboration. Signal Raptor intentionally counters this trend by fostering genuine relationships among clients.
Jesse from Abundance Codes testifies to this approach: “This is by far the best PR company I’ve ever experienced. The whole team is overdelivering more than I’ve ever seen.”
The platform includes monthly media opportunities, training calls, media contact lists, and creative assets like podcast bookings and blog content. But beyond these services, it creates space for entrepreneurs to encourage one another and share wisdom.
This mirrors the biblical concept of iron sharpening iron, believers helping each other grow stronger through mutual support and accountability.
Stewardship in the Digital Age
Holmes structured Signal Raptor around principles of wise stewardship. Instead of requiring large upfront investments that burden small businesses, the subscription model allows purpose-driven entrepreneurs to invest gradually while seeing measurable results.
The platform provides specific deliverables: weekly pitching to relevant media contacts, custom article creation, press release development, influencer partnership coordination, and self-service progress tracking.
This transparency honors the biblical principle that faithful stewards give clear accounts of their work.
Purpose Over Profit
Signal Raptor positions itself specifically for “bold, purpose-driven brands” including startups, coaches, creators, and entrepreneurs. This focus reflects Holmes’ heart for those with important messages who lack traditional advantages.
The platform promises “high-impact visibility for those traditionally left out of big-budget PR.” This commitment to the marginalized echoes Jesus’ ministry to tax collectors, fishermen, and others whom society overlooked.
A Calling Beyond Business
Holmes brings unique qualifications to this work, both Navy Special Operations experience and existing PR industry knowledge through his role at Publicity For Good. However, his deepest qualification may be his understanding that true success means lifting others up.
The platform emphasizes a “heart-forward, hustle-driven approach” that puts “access, authenticity, and results at the center of everything we do.” These values align with Christian principles of integrity, service, and faithful work.
The Ripple Effect of Faithful Service
When purpose-driven entrepreneurs gain visibility for their messages, the impact extends far beyond business metrics. Their stories inspire others, their products serve genuine needs, and their success demonstrates that faithfulness can overcome financial barriers.
Signal Raptor’s community approach creates what DPAK describes as moving “along as a team.” This collaborative spirit reflects the body of Christ, where each member’s success strengthens the whole.
Responding to a Higher Calling
Holmes’ journey from military service to PR advocacy illustrates how God can use our varied experiences for His purposes. The discipline learned in Special Operations, combined with compassion for the underserved, created exactly the skill set needed to challenge industry inequalities.
The platform launches fully at www.signalraptor.com, offering complete onboarding, client testimonials, and founder insights for entrepreneurs ready to steward their calling through strategic media outreach.
A Message for Modern Believers
In a world that often measures worth by wealth, Signal Raptor demonstrates alternative values. It shows that businesses can succeed while serving others, that competition can coexist with community, and that faithful stewardship can disrupt unjust systems.
For Christian entrepreneurs feeling called to share their message but lacking resources for traditional PR, Signal Raptor represents hope. It proves that God often provides exactly what we need, often through people who understand both excellence and service.
Walking in Purpose
Holmes’ mission extends beyond business success to spiritual impact: helping purpose-driven leaders find their voice in a noisy world. This calling requires both strategic excellence and genuine care for others, qualities that Signal Raptor embodies.
As believers, we’re called to be salt and light in every sphere of influence. Holmes demonstrates what this looks like in the PR industry: creating systems that serve others, building genuine community, and ensuring that important messages aren’t silenced by financial barriers.
The Invitation Forward
For those feeling called to share their message with the world, Signal Raptor offers more than PR services. It offers partnership with someone who understands that true success means faithful stewardship of the gifts and calling God has given us.
The question isn’t whether you have the budget for traditional PR. The question is whether you’re ready to step faithfully into the platform God may be preparing for you, trusting Him to open doors that no one can shut.
In a world that needs more authentic voices sharing messages of hope, purpose, and truth, platforms like Signal Raptor remind us that God still uses the humble and willing to accomplish His purposes. Sometimes the most powerful testimony is simply making space for others to share theirs.