I'm really protective of this community and of what we're doing here: helping you build step by step. So I'm careful about sharing anything that might pull you off course. But as we head into build week and I think about the capacity you all have, I couldn't help but share this one. Stephanie Kase, an educator whose products I've bought and trusted before, just released The YouTube Editing System. It has Claude edit your videos for you: cutting the ums and long pauses, and adding animated graphics, titles, and music in your brand style. It works for YouTube, course videos, sales videos, and short-form clips. For some context: I recently got a quote to have all my courses edited by a freelancer (because, that in itself, can take up a lot of time, especially for a novice like me), and it came back at over $3,000. Trust and believe, I made this purchase rather quickly 😅 If video editing is what's been holding you back from building your course or showing up with content, now or in the past, this could take that weight off so you can focus on creating. I haven't used it yet, but I trust her work and wanted you to know about it. It's $297 for the launch (normally $1,500), and doors close tomorrow, Friday at 11:59pm EST. You'll also need a paid Claude plan, which starts at $20/month. 👉 stephaniekase.com/editingsystem No pressure at all. I just wanted you to know it's out there

So. Sherrika taught for 52 minutes tonight… with her mic off. 😅 And since nobody joined, there was no one there to say, “Sherrika, you’re on mute!” 😂 If you can read lips, the replay is all yours. If not, we’ve got you. Here’s what you missed. 1. Validation strengthens what you decided. It doesn’t change it. You can hear from God and still ask questions. Scripture tells us to count the cost and seek wise counsel. That’s not doubt. That’s wisdom. 2. If reaching out makes your stomach drop, read this twice. - You’re not selling. You’re asking for her story. - Your first five don’t have to be strangers. Start with people who already trust you. - Let your wiring choose the method. Not a talker? An email, a voice note, or a poll works. - A no, or no reply, isn’t rejection. It’s signal too. 3. Copy, paste, send: “Hi [Name]! I’m working on something to help [who you serve] with [the problem], and you came to mind. Would you be open to a quick 15-minute call this week? I’m not selling anything. I’d just love to hear about your experience. Totally okay if not!” 🎙️ Phone calls not your thing? Sherrika’s go-to is a voice note. Send a quick one in your own voice, and ask her to reply with one when she has a minute. No scheduling, no pressure, and you still get to hear her tone and her exact words. Try: “Hey [Name]! I’m working on something to help [who you serve] with [the problem], and I’d love your take. When you get a minute, could you send me a quick voice note back answering this: What feels hardest about [problem] for you right now?” 4. Ask, then get quiet. - What feels hardest about [problem] right now? - What have you already tried? - What has been frustrating? - What do you wish someone would simplify? - If this were solved, what would feel different? Don’t correct, teach, or defend your idea. Just listen, and write down her exact words. 5. Protect your capacity. When you hear “Could you also add…?” your answer is “That may be phase two.” Validation sharpens. It doesn’t multiply. And 5 to 10 good conversations is usually enough to see the pattern, but any amount that you get is better than nothing.