Anybody else start doing a bit of deep reflecting at this time of year? Because I definitely do BIG TIME, and this year especially feels like one of those years where patterns, lessons, and little “ooooffff got it now” moments have been stacking up quietly in the background. And I wanted to share something I’m genuinely proud of, not because it’s flashy or impressive, but because it would have been VERY easy to do the opposite. (OBVS I questioned myself. Multiple times, and some, oh hello, thereby cheeky mind) First up,I wanna be totes clear before I go any further, THIS IS NOT “THE only WAY”. It’s just the way I did it. There are a million right ways to build things, and pivoting is defo not a failure. Sometimes, pivoting is exactly what’s needed. This just happens to be one thing I didn’t pivot on, and I’m very proud of that. Back in November 2024, I started my Skool Community, what is now called the Backroom. It wasn’t called that at the time; it was called Unstoppables, and TBH, the reason it existed at all was that my Facebook group literally vanished. Gone. Puffed away. No warning, no recovery, no support. It sucked alot at the time… If you know, you know. And that moment really landed for me because it showed me just how fragile some things actually are, even when we treat them like they’re stable. We all know the story hey So I made a decision. I didn’t want to build something again that could just disappear just like that overnight, completely out of my control, pffffttt So, I’d already been spending time inside other Skool communities, learning, observing, seeing how they worked, and I thought… ok, now’s the time, let's give this a bash But I didn’t do it in the obvious way. I decided to make it a $1 community. And not because I thought it would make money, it absolutely wasn’t a money play. That part matters. This was about energy. Intention. Boundaries. Keeping trolls out, spam out, and people dropping in with zero intention of actually being there.

My skool has no movements… I dunno how to work on this I’ve been in here for four months.

Happy Holidays, and.... it's Friend Friday!!!! That means that IN THE COMMENTS BELOW, you get to shout out ONE group that has provided value to you or that you think others would benefit from. Yep, you heard that right, this week, I want you to pick the #1 group that has made a difference in your life or in the life of someone you know. But don't just drop a link, give us some context. Let us know what it's amazing, how it has helped you, or what type of person it's meant for. Then tag the person or send them a DM to let them know that you mentioned them here! You'll make their weeking - I promise. 😊 Unfortunately, shoutouts that are posted in the main feed will be deleted. Have a great holiday season, and don’t forget that it’s okay to focus on your IRL loved ones during this special time. We’ll all still be here when you get back! 😊

HEYYY! I've been insanely busy this week in Connect & Collab and in LIFE, but I want to make sure >> 1/ you know about this! We have a FUN Skool makeover kind of challenge where the focus is on making our communities the kind that are WORTH ENGAGING IN! 2/ tell you... NOW! Because well... NOW the time is of the essence to get on in there. We are in the running for the Skool Games and barely holding our spot. Joining will also help us to win. And also what we're doing is just SUPER COOL so you have good reason to join! COME ON IN!!! https://www.skool.com/connect/about?ref=d93f232246ec4046a04aaed3313f7ef8

January 2nd is the day that doors open for registration to the How to Teach a High-Value, High-Converting Masterclass, which will be offered live on January 6th. The workshop is open to everyone (cost is $27), but if you are a Premium member who is planning on teaching a masterclass on the CLASSIFIEDS calendar, then this workshop is a prerequisite for doing that. I only offer this once every two months, but it will be recorded, and you will have access to the recording indefinitely. So, if you think you might be interested in offering a masterclass any time in the next 3 months, you will want to make sure you register for this session. If you can make it live - even better! Now, I know some of you are thinking: but I already know how to give a masterclass, I don't need to take this session. While that may be true, the purpose of the session is to let everyone know what I think it means to provide value so that our calendar is full of masterclasses that people are clamoring to take. You don't have to follow my format, but you do need to provide value. Is this gatekeeping? Yes. Is it for a good reason? Also, yes. If the calendar is full of fluffy, pitch fests that bring no value, then it's going to be a wasteland that no one looks at, and that hurts us all. My vision for the calendar is that it is a place full of very valuable learning opportunities and experiences that people are checking regularly and attending widely. Mark Jan 2 and Jan 6 on your calendar. You will be able to purchase the masterclass at the top of the classroom during that time frame. Questions? Comments? Thoughts? Share below!