Welcome to The Marketer's Journey. I'm Mike Clay — 30+ years in the trenches since '92, survived every Google update, algorithm shift, and AI disruption along the way. This community exists because I got tired of watching good marketers waste time on tactics that expire. Here's how to get the most out of this community right away: Step 1: Introduce yourself. Drop a comment below. Tell us who you are, what you do, and what you're working on right now. This isn't networking fluff — I read every single one and so does this community. Step 2: Start your CortexBasics training. Head to the Classroom tab and start the CortexBasics module. This is the same marketing intelligence foundation our paying clients use. It's free and it will change how you think about your market. Step 3: Watch the latest Weekly Show. Every week I break down what's actually happening in marketing — no hype, no regurgitated trends. Just what's working, what's dying, and what to do about it. Find it in the Weekly Show category. Step 4: Engage. Ask questions. Answer someone else's. Share what you're trying. Share what broke. This community gets better every time you show up and contribute. Step 5: When you're ready for more — check the pinned Membership Tiers post to see what's available at Premium and VIP levels. No pressure. You'll know when it's time. One rule above all others here: do the work. This isn't a place to collect ideas. It's a place to implement them. The marketers who win in this community are the ones who take action and come back to tell us what happened. Glad you're here. Now introduce yourself below. 👇