A quick update for everyone. Back in September, I took a new job as a Sales Manager for an awesome company and inherited a very talented sales team. A total of 10 experienced salespeople and three business development professionals. The journey has been nothing short of incredible. Fast forward until today. 3 of my experienced salespeople will be retiring this year. One of my business development team has accepted a job in sales leadership in another part of the company. I will be replacing over 100 years of sales experience this year. This is going to be a tall task. So you may ask how does this affect our community? Simple answer. I am focusing on B2B sales development everyday. So why wouldn't I do the same for our community? I understand not everyone in the community has a B2B sales position. What I will attempt to provide is very helpful everyday sales tips and tricks that will work for B2B, B2C, and online selling. Much of the content will be applicable to everyday circumstances, like how to build relationships, ask for orders, and negotiate with confidence. I started the community building on value-driven leadership, which I still love and adore. As the community evolves, I will continue to develop content on sales leadership and leadership. Values are a must have for me, so that won't go too far away. In creating the courses, I have found my Google membership to be extremely valuable. I'm using Google Gemini often, along with Slides, Forms, Docs, Sheets, Vids, and other Google apps. AI has been extremely helpful. But, I use my intellectual property. AI may be the car, but my IP is the engine. Thank you @Andre Uribe , @Tommy Gan , @Vic Rosenbalm , @Christopher Bauer for being my Skool "Mentors". I follow all of you and check in daily. I may not always engage, but I make sure I read your posts and content. Please let me know if I can be of service to anyone in the community.

What a month, guys. I’ve spent years trying to be the next Alex Hormozi, Grant Cardone, or Tony Robbins. But this month, I finally leaned into just being Coach Chris. Imperfect, flawed, but driven by a massive heart for other people's success. A few updates from the journey: - Filling the Spirit Gap: Back in 2020, my "Wheel of Life" (shoutout to Tony Robbins) showed a massive void in spirituality. This month, I officially joined a church for the first time in my adult life. It’s been an incredible experience of commitment and focus. Out of respect for privacy, we’ve found a path that connects for my family—and it has changed everything. - The Career "Soul" Gap: My coaching and mentoring work has reached a new level of satisfaction. Handling reviews and succession planning this month reminded me how much I love connecting with people on a deep level. - What’s next for this group? I’m currently building an Elite Sales Professional micro-course (dropping in the next 60 days). My goal here isn't to spam you—it’s to drop high-value micro-courses, post weekly, and connect with great humans. I’m grateful for the journey. Let’s win together.

@Chris Ewald As the title states - how can we help you in your community? Where do you see this community going in 2026? Edit* How can we help Chris answer: What value would this community get out of a experienced sales, leadership, master life coach, certified 10x business coach? If this community can help me answer that question, that would be very helpful.

I use Google Gemini 3 and Nano Banana to create images. I like this one!

We are living in a culture that has drifted from its true north. Do this exercise with me: Name the top three "leaders" that pop into your head. Go. Now, look at that list. What defines them? If we are honest, most of those names are defined by their bank accounts or their business empires. Since the 1980s, we have been conditioned to equate "leadership" with "financial conquest." There is nothing wrong with making money. If that is your path, own it. But we cannot pretend that financial accumulation is the pinnacle of human success. It is not enough. I recently stepped into a role as a full-time coach and leader, and I fell in love with it. But when I looked for others to join me—to step up and lead—I was met with silence. Not a single hand went up. Why? Because everyone understands the unspoken truth: True leadership requires sacrifice. Most people are willing to work hard for their own success, but very few are willing to sacrifice that personal glory for the success of the team. We see this void everywhere—from Wall Street to Washington, from corporate boardrooms to our own neighborhoods. We have become a society focused inward, fighting only for our own families. But we are called to be bigger than that. We need a shift. We need people brave enough to say that success isn't just about what you keep; it's about what you give. We have a leadership void, and it is waiting for people with the courage to fill it. Step up. Be better. Lead.