anyone actually getting into serp features successfully?

Pick the feature that already shows for your keyword, don't chase ones Google isn't showing for that query. Search it and see: snippet, people also ask, video, images. Then match the format. Snippet = short direct answer under a question heading. PAA = clear Q&A sections. Video = a youtube video on the topic. Images = original images with proper alt text. Before a reporting cycle is tight though, I'd be careful promising anything on a deadline.