The calls are officially live and on the calendar. Here’s how we’re running this: • 1st Tuesday – Welcome + Orientation • 2nd Tuesday – DEAL Desk Lite • 3rd Tuesday – LEAD Live • 4th Tuesday – HELP Office Hours All calls are at 12 PM Central. Each one serves a purpose—either solving a problem, moving a deal forward, or sharpening how you operate. Show up where you need it most. If you have questions on how this all works, go rewatch the kickoff call. That lays out the full vision, structure, and expectations. Now it’s time to engage, contribute, and get to work.

If you’re here, you’re not looking for hype, shortcuts, or another course to sit half‑finished on your hard drive. You’re here because you want to operate at a higher level in private lending. The Circle is a private network for serious operators—brokers, dealmakers, and capital partners—who want to think like lenders, structure deals correctly, and build real momentum in their business. This is not a classroom. This is not a content dump. And it’s definitely not a “guru community.” This is a working room. Inside The Circle, we focus on: - How lenders actually underwrite deals - How capital really flows—and where it gets stuck - How to structure files that move fast instead of dying on someone’s desk - How to build repeatable deal flow and long-term credibility - How to stop guessing and start operating with discipline You’ll see real conversations, real deals, real numbers, and real expectations. What I expect from you Show up. Ask smart questions. Contribute when you can. Operate with integrity. This community works because the bar is high—and we keep it that way. What you can expect from us Clarity. Access. Straight talk. A lender’s lens on every decision that matters. Over time, The Circle is designed to become something bigger than education. It’s a network, a credential, and a pathway—for those who are ready to do the work. For now, introduce yourself: - Who you are - What part of the business you’re in - What you’re here to build - Welcome to The Circle. Let’s get to work. Tim