Yesterday we were talking about how @Rositsa Aleksandrova was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and how I am born and live here since then. Then @Vasi Smith says: “I was born in Sofia too. I also lived in …” And that … turned out to be the small little tiny town that I live in (7.6k population by Google) I still cannot believe it, We truly live in a small world 🌟

So, December 2024, I did it—I jump into freezing IRL water with @Ethan Simons and @Andy Monroe. Yeah, it was cold and also uncomfortable at the beginning. No, I didn’t die. But wow, did it slap my mindset awake—like a “Hey, stop chasing shiny stuff and get real” kind of slap. Here’s what I learned between the teeth-chattering and shivering: 1. Trying to rope in people from across the ocean?Miserable idea. Focus on your local crew first—it’s easier, faster, and way more fun. 2. Fancy marketing pitches?Yawn. People want you—the real, goofy, unfiltered you. That’s connection gold. 3. Saying no to huge launches that aren’t right?Best decision ever. Makes room for the right vibes and better stuff down the road. So, we ditched the “big bang” and went cozy—with Vienna’s own entrepreneurs becoming our heartbeat. Now, on Sept 25–26, 2025, we’re throwing an IRL hangout you won’t want to miss: - Day 1: Connect, laugh, maybe embarrass yourself a little with @Goose Dunlavey and the Skool IRL crew. - Day 2 (VIP day): Nerd out with @Evelyn Weiss and @Clemens Gugl on Skool Ads and biohacking. - VIP Day: The legendary cold plunge—because nothing says “bonding” like collectively losing your body heat. If you’re hanging in Austria or Germany and want to meet cool people, make legit connections, and just have a blast, join the Skool IRL Vienna community. This is your invite to get in on the local magic. Vienna’s ready to rock. Are you? Tell me—what’s the most ridiculous way you’ve made a real connection? PS: Watch this amazing sneak peak from @Vid Kološa and let your IRL heart pump like never before

Gifs from the secret gif part

Take this as a true testimonial from someone who quit their 9-5 corporate job to pursue a very new thing, had no business background whatsoever, an undergrad in Health Sciences, & no "natural entrepreneurial instinct." What I took away from this weekend was more than I can even put into words. I feel so confident in not only our business model/offer, but also in myself as a true entrepreneur/business owner. That kind of feeling, value, & impact far exceeds the investment 🤍 Thank you for everything @Goose Dunlavey, @Jason Hamilton, @Charles Tichenor, @Jay Larosa, @Ethan Simons, @Tony Loew, @Yahya Kazi, & the rest of the Skool IRL team! P.S. - Yes, my fiancé & business partner is THE Goose tickler tax guy 😉🪿🗽💸

From hosting the Toronto IRL, To stopping by Niagara to shoot some Skool ads To roadtripping all the way to New York for the IRL tomorrow… We’re doing 3 cities a week now. (I’ll share it all in skoolers soon) The world tour is the most expensive thing I’ve ever done. Both in time and money. And somehow balancing the finances every day is a fucking bitch- But you know what? Sometimes I pause And wonder how the fuck I got here I’m sure you might too And in a phrase: I gambled everything- every time- I doing what I love I mean everything. And I’m still doing it It took me 10 years of effort. But on Skool it takes people 10 months. Anyways… I can’t imagine a more exciting way to live. And I can’t express to you all how much I love this space. I may have given you permission. But holy shit if you haven’t given me all the enthusiasm to keep going. I can’t wait to meet each and every one of you Somewhere in the world. So I can hug you and thank you personally. thanks n stuff