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I want to take a moment to say thank you and I appreciate you all for your support and patience!! Over the past few weeks, I’ve been a bit absent and I want you to understand why. A few weeks ago, when I was preparing for a huge undertaking for one of my client organizations, I had a tragedy in my family. On the day before I flew out for the first of three poetry events across three states in six days, I found out my father was in the hospital. The day I returned from the first successful event, my father passed on Easter Sunday. In that same window: - I rushed home to make my daughters’ Easter play - Celebrated my youngest daughter’s 8th birthday two days later - Flew back out to complete the final two poetry contests in two different states - And all the while, helped plan my father’s homegoing It was a lot. But this is also the poet life... the life of a poetry business owner. Real life doesn’t pause. Responsibilities don’t disappear. You just learn how to carry it all and keep moving forward. I’m grateful to share that the 3-day military homegoing was a success, and my father was honored well. Why I’m Sharing This Not for sympathy, but for perspective. This journey we’re on requires: - Discipline - Commitment - Adaptability - And the ability to keep building, even when life is happening 🚀 Moving Forward I’m back. Back present. Back focused. Back ready to work. And I hope you are too. We’re already up and we’re moving forward. Let’s get back to the work. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXg7s7AkZgf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== — Christoph

Poetry Family, This Monday, we take the Poetry Business Network to a whole new level! Introducing the Poetry Business Institute (PBI) — the official trade school for poets inside PBN. This is where we transform from people with poems into certified Poetry Business Owners ready for the global stage. What’s Changing? Starting Monday, every PBN member will enter Track 1 of the Institute: The Poetry Business Accelerator – Foundation & Documentation Certificate 🎓 Here’s what you can expect: - Video Assignments for Every Lesson & Challenge so you document your growth and create months of marketing content. - Quizzes to lock in the knowledge. - Certification that proves you’re ready for bigger gigs, higher pay, and more opportunities. Why This Matters - We’re raising the global standard for poets in business. - Certified PBN Poets will stand out to our partner network of schools, corporations, and organizations. - This isn’t just learning — it’s action, content creation, and community accountability. When It Starts 📅 This Monday — we ALL start together, no matter how long you’ve been here. We’ll be at the starting line as ONE global community, moving forward with a shared vision. Get ready to: ✅ Refresh your mindset ✅ Build your brand ✅ Document your journey ✅ Step into opportunities that match your talent 💬 Drop “READY” in the comments if you’re locking in with us Monday! Let’s make history together.

1.) What does Christoph say poets need to stop waiting for? A) A book deal B) Someone to put them on C) Perfect rhymes D) A viral video 2.) True or False: Christoph says you should charge for your poetry services based only on how long it takes you to perform. 3.) What mindset shift does Christoph encourage poets to make? A) From artist to actor B) From dreamer to hustler C) From creative to entrepreneur D) From fan to follower 4.) What does Christoph say about “packaging” your poetry? A) It’s not necessary B) It makes you lose artistic integrity C) It’s how you position yourself professionally D) Only rappers should package their work 5.) Why does Christoph use the phrase “Poetry is the gift, business is the system”? A) To separate art from money B) To remind you that systems help your poetry make impact consistently C) To emphasize needing more fans D) To push people toward publishing 6.) Christoph says your poetry becomes a business when… A) You go viral B) You build an LLC C) You solve a problem with your poetry D) You perform on tour 7.) What does Christoph say poets should study beyond writing and performance? A) Marketing and business fundamentals B) Scriptwriting and film C) Open mic history D) Slam rules 8.) Reflection Question (Non-graded): What service or product can YOU create from your poetry to start building your business today? (Drop your ideas below—let’s build together!)