When I left my $300k corporate attorney job, I didn’t know what I would do next. All I knew was that I was called to more—but y’all, that “more” wasn’t clear at first. I didn’t have a plan. I didn’t have investors. I just had faith… and a fire that wouldn’t quit. I didn’t know if I could make it as an entrepreneur. I didn’t know how I’d replace my income. But I had enough faith to start. Those early days? Whew. Our first few months in business we made $800. Eight. Hundred. Dollars. But we kept showing up. We kept pitching. We kept selling. And little by little, those sales started stacking. Fast forward—and this year, we made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for the second year in a row. But here’s the truth most people skip over: it wasn’t easy. There were times I couldn’t pay myself. Times I questioned whether I was crazy for leaving that “safe” job. I’ve had employees quit without notice. I’ve been stolen from. I’ve cried over chargebacks and sleepless nights wondering if it was all worth it. But I didn’t quit. Our email list grew to over 100,000—but it started at zero. We’ve served thousands of customers—but I remember having one person in my program. Just one. And this month alone? We sold four $100k offers. But I remember when my highest priced offer was $67. Y’all, our clients today are literally the best of the best—the top 10% of experts in the world. But I remember struggling to get anyone to see my value. That’s why I’ll never stop reminding people: every setback was a setup. Every “no” led to a better “yes.” Every time I chose faith over fear, I was building the foundation for the life I have today. So if you’re in a season where it feels like no one’s watching your livestream, no one’s signing up, no one’s saying “yes”—don’t stop. Keep showing up. Your breakthrough is closer than you think. I am beyond passionate about experts scaling. It’s why we’ve decided to do Speak Your Way To Cash® Live virtually so those all around the world can attend with no excuses.

Meet young Chris and Ashley. At just 22 and 23 years old, they had no idea what was ahead of them. They didn’t know they’d one day grow a company together or host 500+ experts at a live event. In those early years, they served together in ministry at Chris’ dad’s church and even started a nonprofit to teach high school students on Chicago’s West Side how to land high-paying tech jobs after college. They loved their community, hosted workshops, and poured themselves into helping others. Chris was by Ashley’s side as she studied for law school and the bar exam. She passed—and soon began working long hours as an attorney. But the grind came at a cost. Ashley missed Chris deeply. They didn’t have children, and the pace of her schedule was so grueling that she didn’t think she’d ever become a mom. Even though she was making $300K a year as an associate attorney, Ashley realized something unsettling: her entire livelihood rested in the hands of a boss she didn’t trust. One particularly difficult day at work made it crystal clear—she never wanted her future determined by someone she didn’t trust. So she started building something new. Ashley wrote a book called The Law School Hustle while still working 80-hour weeks, serving at church, and running a nonprofit with Chris. That book opened the door to bulk book sales and paid speaking opportunities. She also began applying for awards to build her brand while still working her demanding day job—because she knew if she wanted to leave, she’d need more than a resume. She’d need a brand. Then came the breaking point. Work became so tense that Ashley quit before she felt ready. She thought her resume would carry her to another job easily—and it did. She landed an offer at another top firm. But just before she could step into that role, she prayed a prayer that would change everything: “God, I want a job that’s custom-made for me.” Within 24 hours, every single firm that had extended her an offer rescinded it. Every door slammed shut.

Y’all there were so many things that tried to stop this London trip. Flight delays. Team cancellations last minute costing me thousands. Family missing the flight. And more. But I still got on the flight. Handled the fires. And I’m looking forward to London. What’s wild is everything happened just a couple hours before this flight. But nothing was stopping me from coming to London. Dear God, I pray that London blows our minds in the best way. I pray that every expert who purchased a ticket gets 100 times more than what they came for. Thank you for your traveling graces and mercies. London, see you soon! I hate $10k unexpected expenses but I know it’s the cost of doing business and I always handle business so it is what it is. Sometimes you have to remind yourself that you’re built for this. Like, I’m really built for this.