A week ago today, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Regardless of your political beliefs, we all can agree that there is no room for senseless violence.
The problem is only getting worse and it's time for all of us, including business leaders, to reflect and act. What can you do as a business leader?

Listen more. Talk less.

Tone down your own rhetoric.

Ask someone you disagree with to explain, calmly, why they believe what they believe. And don't argue with them when they share their beliefs. You may not agree with them. But by being respectful and listening, you will show a humanity that is often lacking.

Support uniters.

Find common ground with others in your own lives, even if you disagree with them.

As a business leader, you have a responsibility to serve more than just your shareholders. Many of your employees, your customers and your partners are hurting. Reach out and make it clear that you care, regardless of your political beliefs.

In heavy times, it’s even more important to keep showing up as leaders and as shoveling entrepreneurs.

INSIGHT

💪 Personal Health is Business Health — a strong business needs a healthy you, so don't let your personal wellbeing fall behind.

😇 Giving Shapes Great Culture — doing good together unites people.

🤝 Master Networking — it's crucial to building a successful business, and these are our tips.

CHEAT CODE: JUST DO IT



We’ve always believed that everyone is born an entrepreneur. Like Picasso said, every child is born an artist, and the challenge is staying one as you grow up. The same goes for entrepreneurship, which involves a level of risk and creativity that is oftentimes schooled out of you.

School might teach you to sit down, shut up, and memorize, but once you’re out, the real question becomes: how are you different?

Here’s our cheat code: Just do it.

Whether it’s setting up a lemonade stand, launching a drop-ship business, or flipping VeeFriends cards, the magic happens when you take action. Dive in, get your hands dirty, and learn by doing.

Entrepreneurship is all about carving your own path, taking risks, and learning from every stumble and success.

So, whatever your idea is — big or small — just do it. Take that leap. Embrace your inner entrepreneur and let your creativity run wild. The world is waiting for your unique touch.

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KASS & MIKE'S FOUR FAVORITE FINDS

😬 Founders are purposefully making their videos and other marketing awkward. But does this "cringe content" really work?

📈 We've got our eyes on the Fed's careful balance between inflation and unemployment. This article breaks down potential rate cut scenarios.

🤖 The AI arms race is heating up, and AI talent is benefiting hugely. Here's a look into the compensation competition.

💵 Young entrepreneurs are turning to search funds to buy small businesses and build wealth.

AROUND THE FARM

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📖 Real Leaders profiled us on what it’s like to build companies and a life together — and how our shared values (and a little storytelling) keep us aligned through the chaos.

💵 CNBC shared our story of investing our life savings into a business that ultimately went bankrupt and what that taught us about resilience, risk, and the real cost of chasing big dreams.

🎙️ Kass joined The InvestHER Podcast to share unfiltered insights on co-founding companies and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

📚 Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story debuted on the New York Times & USA Today bestseller lists! We couldn't have done it without the support of this community—the purchases, the shares, showing up to events, writing reviews and more!

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Thanks for reading. And, never stop shoveling. An entrepreneur who loves to shovel is unstoppable!

Love,

Kass & Mike