When were you last brave? I mean really took a risk that might not pay off? If you can’t remember, it’s time to take bold action. It doesn’t always work as you planned, but if that’s the case you will probably learn more than from the successes.

Sorry for my absence. Overwhelmed with Florida prep. Slowing getting there but may be 2 more weeks to get back into work mode. Til then I’ll leave you with this one…

Exciting news - I have just received my first ever funding and I can buy my much awaited tool!! Those who were in this group last year will remember how hard I worked at trying to get funding for a new tool - a leather Clicker Press. I tried for a technology grant but didn't qualify because my tool doesn't plug in...! Out of the blue a couple of weeks ago my advisor from the same Business Enterprise told me of an opening with a different fund/grant. As soon as this money became available, she thought of me. The timescales were/are short but I fitted the criteria and today the money arrived in my bank account. It doesn't cover the whole cost but covers most of it. The clicker press allows me to cut out leather shapes quickly using metal dies. This will mean I can make products quicker, freeing up time to make and earn more. It opens opportunities for more regular wholesale customers. It will also help me avoid injuries. I am so so excited. This is a great opportunity and great timing as I go back to doing my business full-time at the end of this month.

I am running a leatherwork course this week, starting tomorrow. I am always a bit apprehensive before each course but with my anxiety levels being high at the moment, I'm feeling it more. One of my students who is going to be there and been on previous courses told me in an email today "I'm looking forward to seeing you again too and the lovely relaxed, learning atmosphere you create." What a lovely thing for her to say and really encouraging.

It starts today. Right now, a small group of people are on their way to the Peak District. Phones still buzzing. Heads still full. Carrying the same pressures, questions and ambitions they’ve been holding for months and years. Over the next five days… Something will shift. Not because of motivation. Not because of hype. Because they’ve stepped out of their normal environment… And into a different one. An environment where: The noise drops The conversations go deeper The standards rise And the truth becomes harder to ignore There will be moments this week where it gets uncomfortable. Where decisions have to be made. Where old patterns get challenged. Where people realise they’ve been playing smaller than they’re capable of. And then there will be the moments that matter. When something clicks. When clarity lands. When someone steps forward instead of holding back. Those are the moments that change things. Not instantly. But permanently. Most people will go through this week like any other. Meetings. Emails. The usual. A few will go through a completely different experience. Same 5 days. Very different outcome. If you’ve ever had the feeling that you and you’re business are capable of more… You’re probably right. For those of you on the way to Misssion Accelerator Live right now… this is your moment. Go all in. (And for everyone watching… just pay attention to what comes out the other side.) Mission Accelerator 2026 Begins Today Live and in person.. Let’s Go!! MATT