Today I officially turn 50 YEARS OLD! 😳😂 Half a century. That just sounds ridiculous when I type it out. But I'm incredibly grateful. Grateful for my family, the friendships I've built, the people I've met along the way, the lessons I've learned, and even the crazy twists and turns that got me here. And I don't feel like I'm slowing down. If anything, I feel like I'm just getting started. 🔥 So today I'm running a little experiment… How many birthday wishes can a 50-year-old guy collect in ONE DAY?! 😂🎂 If you're scrolling by, drop me a HAPPY 50TH! below and help me see how high we can get this thing. And if you're already 50+… tell me one thing I have to look forward to. 😂 Here's to 50 years down and a whole lot more life, relationships, memories and opportunities ahead.

For the best AI-focused Skool communities currently charging $9/month, I’d shortlist these: AI Video Bootcamp — probably the strongest overall for AI content creation. It currently has about 27,200 members, a 4.9 rating from 200+ reviews, and focuses on AI video, images, AI influencers, UGC ads, prompting, and monetisation. � Skool Claude Code Club — strongest if you want to learn practical AI building, automation, websites, apps, and tools. It has about 8,500 members, 4.9/5 from 96 reviews, and is currently $9/month. � Skool AI Academy — best if you want a broader AI education rather than specialising in one area. It has 80+ lessons covering fundamentals, LLMs, prompting, image/video generation, agents and automation. � Skool AI Content & Social Media — worth considering if your priority is creating social-media content with AI. It has 400+ members and covers AI avatars, video generation, prompts, tools and monetisation. � Skool For my Raised By A Village project, I would personally put AI Video Bootcamp first because it's my goal to learning how to produce compelling AI videos and promotional content. It would be particularly relevant to creating community videos, educational content and social-media campaigns.

One connection can open a door. One decision can completely change your direction. That's why I'm a big believer in continuing to put yourself around people who are learning, building and moving forward. Where you are today doesn't determine where you can be tomorrow. Keep looking UP. 🔥

One thing I've learned through building communities and meeting people online... The right relationships change everything. Find people who challenge you, support your growth, share ideas and actually want to see others win. And make sure you're doing the same for them. Your circle shouldn't just know your worth. They should help you discover more of it. ##ThriveThursday

Tonight's episode is a little different. I'm the guest. Over the past year, I've made a decision to stop sitting on the sidelines and really GO ALL IN. On the podcast. On creating content. On building community. On Skool. On connecting with people. And on creating opportunities instead of waiting for them. What happened next? That's what I'm sharing TONIGHT at 8PM EST on the Network Marketing Insider Podcast: 🎙️ I Went All In… And This Happened with Shawn Ziem This isn't about everything going perfectly. It's about what can happen when you pick something you believe in, commit to it, and keep showing up. 🔥 What I've Learned From Going All In One of my biggest lessons has been this: Action creates momentum. Connections create opportunities. A post can become a conversation. A conversation can become a relationship. A relationship can become a podcast guest, referral, collaboration, business opportunity—or something you never could have predicted. But none of that happens if you stay on the sidelines. You have to ENGAGE. You have to COMMENT. You have to CONNECT. You have to SHOW UP. That's been one of the biggest changes for me, and tonight I'm pulling back the curtain on the journey. 💬 Don't Just Watch Tonight — ENGAGE! When we go LIVE at 8PM EST, come be part of the episode. 🔥 Jump into the LIVE chat 💬 Share your thoughts and biggest takeaways 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe if you haven't already 📤 Share the episode with a friend Especially someone who's been sitting on an idea but hasn't fully committed to it yet. You never know who needs to hear this message tonight. 🚀 Want to Start Going All In on YOUR Connections? That's exactly what we're doing inside the Connection Creator Academy. We're helping 9-to-5 professionals build their Power 10—10 meaningful relationships in 30 days. You don't need thousands of followers. You need the right 10 relationships. We follow a simple Daily Builder Loop: