On Friday, I hosted one of the best Exit Ready Happy Hours to date.
But 24 hours earlier?
Ted Prodromou and Tom Ruwitch ran a mastermind book club…
And the topic was The Boron Letters by the late, great Gary Halbert.
No big deal—just that we had Gary’s son Bond Halbert… John Carlton….and Brian Kurtz. Joining us.
That’s like hosting a local pickup game… and having Giannis, LeBron, and Shaq show up unannounced.
But here’s the point:
It wasn’t just the legends that made it special.
It was the mindset behind it.
Ted and Tom run their free book study with no pitches. No pressure. No “now buy this.”
Just value. Insight. And genuine community.
That’s what draws the right people in.
Not clever hacks….not fake hype.
It’s simple:
Lead with value. Build real relationships. Create real momentum.
That’s what I’m building in my own work too.
With Exit Ready Happy Hours.
With the Owners Club.
And with curated founder communities that give more than they take.
So let me ask you:
Have you found your circle yet?
Or are you still swimming through LinkedIn spam and card-throwing meat markets?
If you want a seat at a better table—Let’s talk.
Reply here or message me privately.
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P.S. I’m not the “systems guy,” “process guy,” or “finance guy.”
I’m the “build real equity in your business” guy—so you can start living your best life now and exit on your own terms later.
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