September's heating up and I'm back on stage 🔥

Hey newsletter fam!

It’s been a while…

I hope you've been CRUSHING it this week because I've been bouncing around like a pinball...

- Prepping for a bunch of Founders Club events (more on that in a sec)

- Getting ready to hit the stage again (yep, you read that right)

- Trying to figure out how to fit more hours in a day (still working on that one)

But enough about me... let's dive into why September is shaping up to be one HELL of a month.

First things first...

Founders Club is on FIRE 🔥

We just hit our biggest month ever. More applicants, more accepted members, and more engagement than we've ever seen. It's like we're building the ultimate entrepreneurial dream team.

And we've got member events popping up all over the place:

- Sept 5th: Toronto & NYC (double the fun)

- Sept 10th: Denver 

- Sept 17th: Seattle 

- Sept 23rd: San Diego 

If you're in any of these cities and want to connect, hit me up!

Now, here's where it gets PERSONAL...

I'm back on stage, and it means more than you know.

Last year, I walked away from keynotes. I gave 23 talks across 16 cities, and from the outside, it looked like a success. But inside? I felt hollow.

Despite the glowing feedback, I couldn't shake the feeling that my voice was falling on deaf ears. The pain of doubting my own impact was unbearable. For the first time in my life, I let self-doubt silence me—a guy who's always fought through challenges.

But you know what? I'm saying F**k it to that doubt.

This Friday, I'm hitting the stage at Ecom North Summit in my hometown, Toronto, in front of over 1000 founders. I'm revamping my entire approach and pouring my heart into it. I'll be sharing how I developed a growth mindset, the power of storytelling, discovering community, and how a 22-year-old Aaron shattered Canadian business records.

It's more than just a comeback. It's a reignition of purpose.

And speaking of Igniting Creativity...

The Creative Strategy Summit is coming, and it's a game-changer

The universe listened (or maybe just my LinkedIn network), and now we've got something EPIC coming up.

Motion, THE creative analytics platform, is hosting its 2024 Creative Strategy Summit on Sept 19-20. And get this... it's FREE and VIRTUAL. 

Why should you care? Let me break it down:

1. Epic lineup: We're talking heavyweights like Connor MacDonald (CMO @ Ridge), Connor Rolain (Head of Growth Marketing @ HexClad), and Savannah Sanchez (Founder @ The Social Savannah). It's the all-star team of the marketing world.

2. Two killer tracks: One for big-picture strategy, one for nitty-gritty tactics. Because sometimes you need to see the forest, and sometimes you need to focus on a single leaf.

3. Real-world insights: These folks have managed tens of millions in ad spend and turned unknown brands into household names. They're not just talking theory, they're sharing battle-tested strategies.

4. AI, BFCM planning, and more: They're covering everything from using AI to 10x your creative strategy to mastering long-form video ads. It's like a crash course in modern marketing.

5. It's perfect for: Creative strategists, growth marketers, and creative team members at agencies and DTC brands. If you're in the business of making things look good AND perform well, this is your jam.

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce and DTC brands, having a solid creative strategy can make or break your success. That's why I'm excited about using tools like Motion. They're bridging the gap between media buyers and creative teams, which is crucial in today's market and I can’t WAIT to attend this event!

So, if you want to give your creative strategy a serious boost, here's what you need to do:

1. Get Your Free Ticket Here 💜

2. Block off Sept 19-20 on your calendar (or at least as much of it as you can)

3. Come ready to learn, network, and maybe discover your next big creative breakthrough

Can't make every session? No worries. Register anyway and you'll get all the recordings. It's like having a marketing masterclass on demand.

And hey, if you're thinking about using Motion for your own business, they offer a monthly subscription. No annoying annual contracts. Just saying.

Alright, I've talked your ear off enough. Time for me to jet and practice my keynote speech. Wish me luck!

Till next time,

- Aaron

P.S. Want to join Founders Club? A private community of world-class entrepreneurs? Who also love Ice Baths and Saunas! Apply Now.

P.P.S. If you make it to any of the events I mentioned, come say hi. I'm always pumped to connect with fellow entrepreneurs who are out there making things happen.