🔥 Let’s Talk About Being Stuck (And Why 2025 Is the LAST Year We Operate Like This) 🚫🐌 Alright Heroes, gather ‘round. Story time. I've been going through our posts getting content ready for the end of the year. I sat at my desk with my tea, scrolling through our community posts… and I started laughing. Not because you’re funny (you are). But because I kept seeing the SAME pattern over and over again. People with brilliant offers. Gifts that could bless somebody TODAY. Talent that should be fully booked. Dreams that literally keep you up at night. But when it’s time to move…Time to post…Time to sell…Time to show up…Time to commit… Y’all freeze like a toddler caught with a permanent marker on the wall. And I sat back like… “Oh. We’re still doing shoddy entrepreneurship in 2025? We’re really still playing small? We’re still whispering offers like the rent isn’t due?” Not on my watch. We are NOT bringing that energy into the future of Hero Academy. We are not dragging old habits into new opportunities. We are not shrinking in a room designed to help you expand. Because here’s the truth that might sting a little…Most of the time, you’re not stuck because you don’t know what to do. You’re stuck because there’s a block you don’t want to face. So let’s break it down. Here are the 8 Sticky Blocks that keep entrepreneurs stuck in neutral: 1. Clarity Block – “I don’t know where to start.” 2. Perfectionism Block – “It’s not ready yet.” 3. Fear of Failure – “What if I try and no one buys?” 4. Fear of Success – “What if TOO MANY people buy?” 5. Consistency Block – “I start strong, then vanish.” 6. Overwhelm/Avoidance – “It’s too much. I can’t deal.” 7. Offer Misalignment – “Something about my offer feels off.” 8. Commitment Block – “I want the result but… not enough to show up.” One of these is sitting on your chest like a weighted blanket on a 95-degree day. And if we’re serious — REALLY serious — about scaling in 2025, then this is the moment where we stop pretending everything’s fine and call the thing what it is.

Okay, so I had a vision that 2026 will be the last year of self-funding ideas. It's been a journey, and I'm tired boss. All these years of penny pinching and stressing over coins is infuriating. I've been through three incredible seasons, but their profitability was contingent to external decisions. I promised myself in January to hyper focus on stability and independence. Where I am today, is a testament to that effort (s/o @Nicole Perpillant and HERO Academy). Back to this dream/vision, which said, "2026 is proof of concept" for Champion Circle Enterprise × Branding Beyond Clippers. The results that follow will attract Angel Investors to fund the the next phase of development. Now, I've always believed in CCE was worthy of investment, but I had no idea "how" to maintain control and ownership with minimal interference. And, that sounds possible with Angel Investors. I understand my development path is different and I own it, and with the proper guidance and a support community, I can build it. All I've got is my best, so let's see how things unfold. 🙏🏿

Hey Heroes! Today is October 16th and I'm beyond excited to announce that HERO Academy is officially a PAID community - but before you panic, let me tell you what this means for YOU. 🎉 If You're Already In, You're FREE Forever - You will NEVER pay to be part of this community - Your only requirement is to post at least ONCE a month - Not just comments - create your own post (update, question, win, challenge participation) - As long as you stay active, your membership stays free - 💸 The BIG News: You Can Now EARN Referral Income This is what I'm most excited about. Now that we're a paid community, YOU can start making money from HERO Academy. Here's how it works: - Every time you refer someone who becomes a paid member, you earn referral income - Real money for introducing people you care about to a community that will help them - No complicated affiliate setup - Not pennies on the dollar - real income 🎯 Who Should You Refer? Think about entrepreneurs in your life who are: - Struggling to make consistent sales - Overwhelmed by all the strategies and don't know where to start - Tired of figuring everything out alone - Ready to invest in real support and systems that work Those people NEED HERO Academy. And when they join because of you, you get paid. ✅ What You Get to Keep (For FREE) - All our training and courses - A community of action-takers building profitable businesses - Tools, templates, and systems that have generated millions AND NOW you can get paid to share it with others. 📋 Your Next Steps 1. Stay active - Post at least once a month to keep your free membership 2. Get your referral link - Check the community announcements for your unique link 3. Share HERO Academy - Introduce us to entrepreneurs who need this support 4. Get paid - Earn referral income when they join Watch the full video above for all the details on how the referral program works and how much you can earn! Drop a 🔥 below if you're excited about this! And if you have questions about the referral program, ask them in the comments - I'll answer every single one.