Writing this book has been a fabulous journey - and I honestly can’t wait for you to read it. If you want to grab a FREE copy it’s available for kindle download at zero cost Weds 29th to Fri 1st May. Paperback and Hardback are available for next day delivery and of course the more reviews the better! Thank you for following along and supporting - it genuinely means a lot. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0GYKB8YM9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX34V58Q

And yet, for so many people, that is exactly what happens. You have the idea. You have the expertise. You may even have the motivation, but once you sit down to actually build the thing, it starts to feel heavier, messier, and more confusing than you expected. That usually does NOT mean you are not ready. It often means there are important decisions underneath the surface of a good course that most people have never been taught how to make. I created a new free diagnostic called "Why Course Creation Feels Harder Than It Should" to help you uncover some of the overlooked issues that may be making your course harder to build, teach, or scale. Inside, you’ll explore: ✨ what may be making the process feel so overwhelming ✨ where your course idea may need more clarity or structure ✨ what kind of support may make the most sense for your next step If course creation has been feeling harder than you thought it would, this free tool will help you see why and show you how to unlock the key to creating the impactful course of your dreams.

My book has launched on Amazon and I’ll be running FREE Kindle days from Weds 29th April to Friday 1st May. 📖 If you want a free copy and haven’t sent me your details yet - join the list at the link below and I’ll send you all the Amazon info! Https://skool.bio/smartskillsacademy

I've been thinking about the metrics that I want to focus on moving forward and how I want to judge success. The goal of this community has always been visibility and meaningful connections. As I've seen other communities grow faster, sometimes it's been a struggle to maintain the bar of only allowing Skoolers in. I get tons of requests every day that I turn down. The vanity metrics could be a lot higher. The reason I've stayed true to the original intention of the group is because I honestly believe that it is the right decision in the long-run and that it directly relates to the quality of the group as a whole - and it doesn't negatively affect anyone's visibility because we are a public group that can be seen by anyone. As I was thinking more about what to watch in terms of metrics, I decided to take a look at a few other larger communities to evaluate where we stand in terms of active members, which I believe is an important indicator of the health of your community. These screenshots below were taken within minutes of each other. Yes, this only represents that people are online in Skool and not necessarily this community, but if people aren't logging in to Skool at all, that's an even bigger problem. So, in a nutshell, I'm moving forward with my commitment to make this a community for Skoolers only, and I hope that at the end of the day, the quality of the interactions that you have in the community, during masterclasses, and in the live meetups will continue to prove that this is the right decision.

The CLASSIFIEDS own @Krista Brea will be hosting a masterclass Monday evening about self-publishing and how she's done it herself, strategically, so that your book actually works for you. If you or anyone you know is thinking about possibly self-publishing, you won't want to miss this - please share the link with anyone you think might be interested. Here is what Krista has to say: As a self-publisher and SEO strategist, I’ve learned that the real power of a book isn’t just in writing it, it’s in using it to elevate your expertise and create income streams. One of the biggest mistakes creators make is choosing a topic that no one is searching for, and that’s exactly what we’re going to fix. I’ll walk you through how to validate your book idea before you write it, so you can move forward with confidence knowing there’s real demand behind it. This is your shortcut to starting smarter, saving time, and building something that has true income potential.