If you’ve been doing the work inside the Poetry Business Institute, this is your moment to take the next step. The casting call for Poet Life Unscripted is now open — and it’s being hosted inside the Poetry Business Network (PBN). Poet Life Unscripted is a real-life docu-series documenting poets as they transform into poetry business owners… in real life. No scripts. No staged success. Just real decisions, real execution, and real growth. Here’s why this matters for PBI members: - PBI is where the work happens - PBN is where the journey gets documented - Unscripted features poets who are ready to show up, already showing up, and have shown up...executing, and committing to the process This is not an audition for attention. This is an invitation to step into accountability and visibility—when the timing is right. 👉 Head over to PBN to view the Casting Call and apply: Poetry Business Network Whether you apply now or simply observe and learn, this is a powerful reminder: execution creates opportunity. From poet to poetry business owner… in real life. —Poetry Business Institute Team

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(Only happens twice a year – and the ROI just got better!) One of the exclusive benefits of being a member of the Poetry Business Network is early access to special opportunities from our parent company, The Poet Life. This includes short-term investment opportunities that support our growing list of secured contracts and national projects. Thanks to our rapidly expanding clientele and confirmed partnerships, we’re now offering a 25% return (up from 20%) on all investments made toward project operations. Several poets benefited from our last round earlier this year. If you missed out or it wasn't the best time for you to invest, here is your opportunity! 📝 Here’s the breakdown: - ✅ Contracts are already signed and guaranteed – there’s no risk. - ⏳ These projects are on net 30–90 payment terms, so we get paid after the work is complete. - 💼 Your funds simply help cover operational costs in the meantime. - 💸 You get your original investment back plus a 25% return within 3 months. 📆 This opportunity is only available twice a year — at the start of the year and mid-year — and spots fill quickly. If you’re ready to learn more, comment “INVEST” below and meet us this evening on Zoom for a face-to-face chat to discuss the details next steps. We’ll go over all the details and answer any questions you may have. Let’s build together. This Evening (7/6/2025 at 8:00PM EST) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3250111077?pwd=kRfNPpY2iRUJXgatz1YXg5hbXwj31B.1&;omn=88413746610 Meeting ID: 325 011 1077 Passcode: owuoiHX62*

If you haven’t started the training in the PBN Classroom yet—this is your sign to dive in. And if you have started, this weekend is the perfect time to continue building momentum. The classroom was created to help you transform from "a person with poems" to "a Poetry Business Owner"—step by step. ✅ Go at your own pace ✅ Catch up or get ahead ✅ Apply what you learn immediately Let’s not just write poetry—let’s build with it. 🔥Drop a comment if you’re logging into the classroom this weekend! Meanwhile, here's a quiz for those of you who have begun! 1.) What’s the main difference between a poet and a poetry business owner according to Christoph Jenkins? A) Poets love rhyme, business owners don’t B) Poets perform; business owners profit from their poetry C) Poets write for fun; business owners write novels D) There is no difference 2.) According to the video, what mindset shift must a poet make to become a business owner? A) Focus more on emotion B) Get a job in marketing C) Think like a problem-solver and value-setter D) Stop writing poems altogether 3.) Which of the following does Christoph say poets often don’t realize? A) Their words have power B) They can build systems around their poetry C) They can rhyme better than rappers D) Their audience wants to see them perform every day 4.) What does Christoph say separates a hobbyist from a professional? A) Social media following B) Business cards C) Consistent monetization and structure D) Writing 100 poems a month 5.) What does Christoph compare a poetry business owner to? A) A best-selling author B) A creative entrepreneur C) A broke philosopher D) A street performer with a website 6.) Fill in the blank from the video: “Poetry is the _________. Business is the system." A) hobby B) message C) heart D) gift 7.) Which of these is not mentioned as a step in becoming a poetry business owner? A) Creating a product or service B) Getting a mentor C) Writing a 1,000-line poem D) Building a platform

Hello Everyone! My name is Danela Butler and I am a Poet from Seattle now living in Atlanta. I have published my first book called The Pearl Unveiling the Strength Within and perform spoken word. I'm excited to meet and network with you all 🙂