Let’s go-we’re back!

First off, welcome to all the new names in here. Pumped about it! Thanks for joining the crew.

I know these intros are supposed to be short, sweet, and probably contain a dumb joke.

So... obligatory but genuine “thank you” complete.

Easter

Easter was last week, and if you don’t know me well, Jesus is a big part of my life. Actually, THE biggest.

I’m just a sinner saved by Grace.

God becoming man and sacrificing Himself for us? That’s next level love. Epic stuff.

If you ever want to hear my story and how He radically changed my life, hit me up. Always down to share.

You can listen to some of it here.

Quote That’s Been Sticking With Me

It’s actually originally from Alex Hormozi. But James will tell you he owns it now haha.

I wanted a reason to name drop 2J for his above average info gathering. Consider it done.

You can find the quote in Hormozi’s podcast, The Game.

This episode is where that quote came from. (apple version)

He’s intense, but man he drops some hard one liners. We all know I’m a fan of those.

It kind of explains why I’m leaning into this newsletter and a few other things lately.

It’s uncomfortable. It’s messy. It’s vulnerable.

But I’d rather regret not being perfect than regret never moving the needle on something.

Fail forward. Even if you have to embarrass yourself at first.

Alex also say’s “it’s not your fault, but it is your problem” which is a great way of explaining extreme ownership of your own situation.

(if you listen to this pod please hit me with a reply and let me know your favorite line)

This ties into a book I finished recently called Ready Fire Aim (free on Hoopla app I mentioned last month).

It talks about starting messy and iterating as you go. A.k.a. my life right now.

The title comes from how they now teach you to shoot clay targets.

Instead of slowly lining up your shot (Ready… Aim… Fire), you swing the gun into view as you're firing.

Speed over perfection. Movement over hesitation.

It’s got me thinking less about “getting it right” and more about just getting it going.

He talks about it being a way of operating in business and life.

I thought it was pretty cool. (full honesty it took me a while to get into this book but worth it)

Alright, moving on.

Into the Meats

End of April & May events I found:

(Lots of cool ones up front but couldn’t find anything interesting towards the end of May that wasn’t sold out)

You already know the goal—>find cool people, do cool stuff. Here’s what’s going on this month that caught my eye:

April 24 – ABC Carolinas: Tee Up & Connect

Frampton Construction Office (Ladson)
4:30–7:00 PM
Networking + golf sim meetup hosted by ABC Carolinas.
👉 RSVP here ($20)
Shoutout James for the heads up

April 29 – ProductTank Charleston Launch

Palmetto Brewing, Downtown
5:00–7:00 PM
If you like tech this looks pretty neat. Can’t attend but certainly would if I didn’t have prior commitments.
👉 RSVP here (free)

May 1 – Welcome Shindig @ Charleston Tech Week

Cougar Mall, CofC
5:00–7:00 PM
The first ever Charleston Tech Week with a happy hour. Tech scene in CHS is growing so this is something cool to check out.
👉 RSVP here ($65)

May 2 – Charleston Tech Week Closing Bash

Harbour Club at WestEdge
6:30–8:30 PM
Will be another opportunity to be apart of the tech week scene. Figured I would include them all depending on your schedule. Also cheaper.
👉 RSVP here ($25)

May 5 – Cinco Happy Hour (MTP Chamber)

Harbor Entrepreneur Center, 11 eWall St
Chill networking with the Mount Pleasant Chamber crew.
👉 Details here (free)

May 6 – ULI YLG Dinner with a Leader

The Library at Edmund’s Oast
Meet Charleston real estate professionals over dinner and conversation. Under 35.

Tuesdays are spoken for on my end, so also won’t make this one.
👉 RSVP here

May 14 – Business & Brews

Bay Street Biergarten, Downtown
Casual after hours networking (thanks Blake).
👉 RSVP here (free) but honestly don’t even need to, just show up.

Full disclosure this one is on Cannabis industry so not sure how that will go, but has been a fun event in the past.

May 14 – CREW Charleston Luncheon

Segra Club at the Joe
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
For those in commercial real estate (or just hungry). Men also welcome.
👉 RSVP here (student $15, Member $30, Non Member $60)

~May 15 – AMA Charleston: 4 Chairs Event

TBD as the venue they had locked in is closing. Palmetto Brewing potentially.

Had to get this out, though due to April 24th event.

A crowd favorite event. More details dropping soon, but mark the calendar.
👉 Charleston AMA for updates

That’s all I’ve got for this round.

Thanks for making space in your inbox, I’m having fun figuring it out as I go…and if you’re here for that, I’m glad.

If you made it this far, that’s pretty cool.

—Josh

aka the mayor (unofficial title, zero political power)

P.S. If you dig what I’m doing and haven’t shared this with someone else who would…well, you should.

And real talk, if 20 of you share this to socials, I’ll make some hats and send one to every single person who shared.