I’m that one who is always saying “funny story…” though I’m not sure they’re funny to many people other than me! I always have an anecdote or song related to just about anything we’re talking about. My kids think I’m crazy. Every time we’re talking about something I can pull the line of a song out and sing it to them that relates to what we’re talking about. I think that’s a weirdo skill. Sometimes I think I’m a weirdo because I believe in what I’m doing. Deeply passionately committed to talking to people about cooking and connections. I mean that combination is a little weird right? Not really. I think they are intrinsically connected, easily bridged. But the important thing is is that we connect. I connect with @Rasheed Hooda or @Katinka van Kan or many of you others, and I think that’s what keeps us all going forward. That connection that we make. Because being here and connecting with all of you helps me feel like I’m a part of something bigger. Not just a solo printer hanging out in the basement, but one of a unique tribe of weirdos working towards making our mark on the world. Connection is king. If you’re not connecting with lots of people, then maybe you’re the weirdo 🤣🤣🤣 (or maybe just shy and that’s OK too❤️). Since we’re here… Tell me what makes you a weirdo. I’d love to know.

Recently @Rasheed Hooda shared a challenge for members to "Get Premium level for life by being an active member" (CLICK HERE To see the article). First off I want to say congratulations @Shawn Ziem, @Stefan Bösebeck, @Rena Nicole, @Lisa Black, @Christina Brady, @Katinka van Kan, @Guy Bandy, @Abe Bray, @Rebecca Bautista, @Tarek Badr, @Krista Melanson, @Caroline Fransz, @Krista Brea, @James McDonald, @James Bansbach, @Harold Faulkner, @Georgiana D, @Val Vosburg, @Angel Conway, @Joshua Tennefrancia, @Mitchell Allen, @Mark Lawrence - Your all doing great! I wonder what each of you have that you could share with the community? An insight? An idea? Or maybe just a kind word to encourage others in the community? You might be surprised how sharing from your heart comes back to benefit you in the long run!

I will be adding a premium tier to this community starting on July 1st, and you have an opportunity to get in for free for life. All you have to do is be at level 5 on or before June 30th. It's that simple. Lot of you are already at level 3 and 4 and you can make it level 5 by being active in the community, because that is what a community is all about. Currently at level 4 are @Shawn Ziem @Stefan Bösebeck @Rena Nicole @Lisa Black @Christina Brady @Katinka van Kan @George Benson @Guy Bandy @Abe Bray @Rebecca Bautista At level 3 and climbing are @Tarek Badr @Krista Melanson @Caroline Fransz @Krista Brea edited: @James McDonald @James Bansbach @Harold Faulkner @Georgiana D @Val Vosburg @Angel Conway @Joshua Tennefrancia @Mitchell Allen @Mark Lawrence Did I miss anyone? In all fairness, I am stealing this idea from @Caroline Fransz who runs the amazing Skool Made Simple community. If you have a community of your own and you don't belong to her community, all I can say is WHY?

A questions I discussed in a networking call just now. Interesting question...And actually a lot of interesting questions that it hides! Our take: Step 1 is to figure out what someone actually wants to know when they ask you this question. Do they want to know how you can serve them? Help them? What you sell? If you can/want to collab? If you're competition? What they can learn from you? What they can copy? Or...are they just curious to hear what you do? So...my question now: What is it that you do? 🧐

Here are the top three. @Shawn Ziem @George Benson @Caroline Fransz The rest of the top 10 included the image below.