Hello Team! Thank you for your work today in the meeting. Some of you have solid problem statements, others need to continue to refine and create their first slide in the pitch deck. We agreed that to make sure we all finish this stage, we will need to start creating our slide deck, slide by slide, until its complete in January 2026, when we host our Pitch Party. Please take a screenshot, and post it here in the comments section. Let's try to get EVERYONE on the same page. Here is mine to kick start the process, I want to see your before next week!

Alejandro recently completed a 4-month Business Accelerator program and is now participating in the U.S. Bank Pitch Competition. If you support heritage craftsmanship and want to help Ruelas Leather Goods. get noticed, lets give him our votes for the Audience Choice Award. It takes 5 seconds: VOTE HERE (Closes Wednesday, December 3rd at 5 p.m. PST) Click the YouTube Link: https://lnkd.in/g8DAMaaF Give the Video a "Like" 👍 That’s all it takes! Your "like" counts as a vote, and you don't even need to watch the video for it to register.

Who's Coming? Saturday, November 29th @ 12pm - 6pm Los Angeles time 1983 Julian Ave San Diego CA 92113

Mindset is everything! It's the engine behind every goal, every risk you take, every obstacle you overcome. Skills matter. Tools matter. But without the right mindset, none of it sticks. A strong mindset isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. Every day. Through discipline, self-belief, reflection, and the willingness to grow even when life gets heavy. And here’s the truth: the moment you start protecting and strengthening your mindset, your entire life shifts. Opportunities feel closer. Challenges feel smaller. Your confidence grows. Your purpose sharpens. Mindset is the foundation. Nurture it, invest in it, and your future will rise to meet you. I think of all of you and the future that exists in your minds, that needs to be nurtured and grown. What are you doing today to keep that mindset focused and productive?

Good morning, everyone! We have a few important updates to keep on your radar. Our Pitch Party is scheduled for January 29th (date subject to change), which gives us roughly 10 weeks to prepare. As we begin working toward building our Pitch Decks, remember that everything starts with a strong Problem Statement. Over the next little while, we’ll be revisiting some key steps to help you refine, clarify, and confidently present the inspiration behind what you’re building on these slides -- No pressure 😎. 👉 Please submit your Problem Statement in the comments below. This will give everyone the opportunity to provide constructive, honest feedback and also help us all learn more about the ideas our peers have been developing. It’s a great way to support each other as we move toward Pitch Day. On another exciting note, the TLS Christmas Party is officially set for December 14th! This will be a wonderful opportunity for those who haven’t been able to make previous events to finally meet in person. We still need to decide on a location for this event, but we already have a few options in mind. We’ll be discussing these over the next couple of weeks. For those who have recently joined our community—WELCOME! We’re excited to have you here. Please take some time to get familiar with the SKOOL platform. Many of us didn’t realize at first that there’s a built-in calendar where you can add community events directly to your personal schedule. In there you will find we have phenomenal speakers coming in to provide powerful insights. Looking forward to seeing your Problem Statements—and to celebrating together soon! 🎉