I'm a big fan of sketching sketching, and i believe that most people can learn to sketch. I want to help you discover your skill. I was told in high school I didn’t have 'talent.' It took me years to realize that sketching is a technical skill, not a mystical gift. It's like reading or driving—if you can be taught the rules, you can do it. My passion isn't just about my own sketchbook; it’s about helping others realize they can describe their world with a pen. From the absolute basics of a timber block to the complexity of a city street, I love watching that 'aha!' moment when a student realizes: 'I actually can draw this'. Join here: https://www.skool.com/urban-sketching-5071/about

I’ve been thinking a lot about how to better support CLASSIFIEDS members who are actively growing their Skool groups and who want more than a place to post - specifically, more visibility, stronger relationships, and meaningful opportunities to collaborate. 🗺️ I’m exploring the idea of a small, curated cohort for group owners who are committed to helping each other grow in practical, generous ways. If you’ve been part of a mastermind before, this might look a little different from what you’re picturing, and that’s intentional. 🧭 Here’s the rough direction I’m considering: - A very small group (intentionally capped around 10-15) - Members who are actively growing paid or monetized groups - Monthly, facilitated sessions focused on: collaboration, cross-promotion, and reciprocal teaching/sharing - Opportunities for members to be featured or highlighted publicly through interviews or collaborations 💵 This wouldn’t be a traditional coaching program or a hot-seat-heavy mastermind. The value would come from: - The people in the room - The relationships formed - And the collective momentum created through collaboration It also wouldn’t be for everyone, and that’s by design. The goal would be quality, alignment, and follow-through, not scale. 💕 I’d love your input on one thing (no pressure to answer everything although you can if you would like): - What part of this sounds most valuable to you? - What questions would you have if you were considering something like this? - If you’ve never joined a small cohort like this before, what would help you understand whether it’s a good fit? There’s nothing to “opt into” yet, I’m simply gathering perspective as I shape the idea. Thank you for being part of this community and for helping me build things that actually serve the people here. I'm really excited about this next chapter! 🎉

Harsh drawing development truth: Drawing the plan views and elevations is only half the job done on a set of drawings. - You need to think out every drawing that you do.  - You need to research the materials for feasibility - You need to research the appliance and equipment that is being used - You need to review for code compliance - You need to provide the details and sections so that everyone understands what’s expected STOP doing the minimum START doing what keeps your client safe from jobsite problems and keeps them coming back to you. If you want to learn "real world" applications and not just lines and circles, come to the Drafting Workshop. I'm developing trainings and walkthroughs using projects that really happened and were really built, not concepts and theories. Come and join as we build in public training systems to get you better at what you do. Drafting Workshop

I 100% agree. The client who picks the lowest bid is not the customer you want. They're probably terrible. They'll cause headaches to save a few hundred bucks. And the second they find someone cheaper, you're gone. You didn't lose that job. You dodged it. Count yourself lucky. Now you have the time to find the "good" clients. What actually wins work? Communication. Presentation. Relationship. The client who hires you because you answered the phone, showed up when you said you would, and explained things clearly. That's a client who comes back. That's a client who refers you. That's a client who doesn't nickel and dime every change order. Competing on price is a race to the bottom. You'll get there, and you'll hate it when you do. I've been there and it wasn't fun. Compete on trust instead. You'll make more while working less. Come to my community or DM me and we can discuss ways to make this work for you. Drafting Workshop

I have attached a picture of a pocket door in a current project. Can you spot what's wrong with it? If you look at it closely, you will see that there is a frame that is painted in gray and the center is in white. That's what the designer picked, it isn't the wrong part. The two vertical gray sections of the door are called stiles. The horizontal parts are called the rails. The stiles are not the same. They should be. You can see that the left is bigger than the right. This is a mistake. A mistake that could be avoided with a clear set of drawings. They should be equal width. These are real world details that we discuss in my community, Drafting Workshop. If you do drawings, plans, blueprints, shop drawings, etc. this is the place for you. Come by and take a look.