As we step into 2026, I just want to pause for a moment and recognise how far we have all come. Every project launched, every post shared, every question asked, every small win celebrated. None of this is easy. Building a business, growing a personal brand, or trying to figure out marketing while juggling real life is hard work. There are doubts, false starts, pivots, and plenty of learning curves along the way. That is exactly why this community matters. The Marketing Common Room has become a place where we can show up as we are, share what we are working on, ask for help without judgement, and learn by doing. It is a space to try new ideas, refine what already exists, and get better together. That support, curiosity, and willingness to help each other is something to be genuinely proud of. 2026 feels like a year of momentum. A year to improve, refine, and put ourselves and our businesses out there with more confidence. Here in the Common Room, we will be ramping things up, going deeper, and taking things to the next level. More learning, more experimentation, more progress. I cannot wait to see what you build, launch, improve, and achieve this year. Thank you for being part of this space, for contributing, and for backing each other. Here is to growth, consistency, and a community that thrives together. Let’s make 2026 our year 🚀

The Marketing Common Room is a free, practical space for marketers, creators and business owners who want to get better without the noise, hype or guesswork. It’s a shared room, not a stage. Inside, you’ll find: - Weekly live calls to talk through real marketing problems and decisions - A 7-day starter kit to help you get clear on your audience, message and content - Feedback on your ideas, posts and profiles from people actually doing the work - Templates, prompts and tools you can use straight away - A supportive community that values progress over perfection This isn’t about chasing trends or posting for the sake of it. It’s about learning, practising and improving together, one step at a time. If you want a place to think more clearly about your marketing, test ideas safely, and build momentum with others on the same path, you’ll feel at home here. Join free. Pull up a chair. Grab a cuppa. The Marketing Common Room is open.

A few years ago, I disappeared. I suffered a system collapse. Depression, PTSD, panic attacks. I wasn't going to survive another year on the path I was on, and I knew it. So I isolated myself. On purpose. Pulling back from everything that wasn't essential and spent that time learning how my brain actually worked. It wasn't quick. It wasn't clean. But it worked. That isolation gave me the space to figure out I wasn't broken. Just running faulty software that needed a complete reset. I rebuilt. One step at a time. And now I help other men do the same. Phoenix Kaizen is for men who might be hitting system collapse as well. Stress, declining health, struggling relationships, feeling like your life is set in stone. If you're a father feeling disconnected or a guy who knows something has to change, this is where you start. No hustle culture. No pandering. Just practical tools and strategies to rewire your brain to repair a damaged life. Join Phoenix Kaizen and get access to the exact tools I used to climb out. Sometimes you have to step back to rebuild. No shame in that. www.phoenixkaizen.org

If you’re looking for a space to improve your marketing without feeling overwhelmed or talked at, this is exactly why The Marketing Common Room exists. It’s a relaxed, supportive community where marketers, creators and business owners show up each week to learn, share ideas, and help each other grow. No egos, no pressure, just practical marketing and honest conversations. What happens inside: • Weekly live calls where we talk through real marketing challenges • Open discussions around brand, content and strategy • Feedback, ideas and support from people actually doing the work • A growing group of members who genuinely want to see each other win The best part is how collaborative it feels. People share what’s working, ask for help when they’re stuck, and celebrate progress together. You’re never figuring things out on your own. For anyone who wants extra support alongside the community, there are also ways to work with me 1-2-1 when you need deeper feedback or accountability. That sits quietly in the background and is always there if and when it’s helpful. If you want to learn, practice, and grow your marketing in a space that feels human and supportive, you’re in the right place. When you’re there, get involved in the weekly calls and conversations. If you’re brand new, make yourself comfortable and say hello. We grow better together 🫖 🚪

I am sharing a quick screen recording that shows the Techspresso Platform from both the student view and the instructor or admin view. I would love your honest thoughts on how the platform feels, what stands out, and what could be improved before Christmas when we open it for full Digital Marketing and AI courses. I am also looking for a small group of collaborators and early testers who want to explore the platform from the inside. If you are curious about building a course, testing the learning flow, or shaping the next steps of Techspresso, comment below or send me a DM. Your feedback at this stage will help make the platform stronger and more valuable for everyone. Happy to walk anyone through it or brainstorm ideas together.