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New Membership Rates, Call our Hotline & a Media Legend joins us
An AI-first founder newsletter where real connections, fresh ideas, and big breakthroughs happen.

A few BIG updates before we slice the 🥧
There actually will be a post about Snoopy and Charlie Brown next week. But first…

As the LBL community has taken shape, we’ve learned a lot about what different groups want and value from an AI-first community. So today, we’re launching new pricing that supports everyone… from curious students to industry vets who are ready to go fast.
Students - need a place to ask anything AI and meet your future teammates? Choose The Appetizer for just $15. That’s like 3 coffees a month. You got this.
Founders & Fractionals - are you looking to build a trusted network, optimize workflows, schedule time with experts, and get access to invite-only LBL events? The Main Course is for you. Join now for $59/month.
Industry vets - you want to go fast? Then the Chef’s Table is for you. Get a seat at our invite-only Advisory Roundtable events and 1-hour of monthly consulting on The Hotline with our founders Karen Kelly & Stephan Smith. We help you tackle anything from strategy, to tech stack, GTM, sales or team-building. All for $120/month.
Want a one-off consulting hour with us outside of membership? You can schedule a Hotline call here.
Still not sure? Schedule a 20 minute intro call with our founders.
The Low Code Cookbook & LBL Newsletter, now with a Wayfinder

Last week, we rolled out the Cookbook. Next week, we’re rolling out a no-code “Wayfinder” and un-gated access to the LBL newsletter when you upgrade to $15/month snack.
This gives you the ability to get deeper insights on our AI tool scoring, and tell US what YOU want to build…and we’ll stack it for you. 📚 BOOYAH.
Example User Prompt: “I want to build a beautiful fitness tool for my clients. I have never coded anything before and I don’t want to have to look at a code base. I just want something quick I can get a few people to try out for me.”
Wayfinder Output: “We recommend you use Company A to build your prototype because there’s no code involved, and it tends to produce stunning designs out of the box, vs. other AI tools that have a more functional look and feel.
You will need a separate login for each user, and Company A will also offer logins built-in (this is stored in a database inside the tool).
We also recommend Company B to easily integrate automated emails so you know when people sign up or you can send new users a drip of information when they get started.
Another option is Company D, which is easier to use, but does not have a free tier.
Do you have a spreadsheet of information about your clients that you need to use as part of the app? An easy add on to search and surface that info is Company C.”
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After the Break
Brady Sadler, media legend, will join us on December 4th at 1PM EST for “Creative Leadership: How to Turn Curiosity & Storytelling into Business and Career Momentum”

In this workshop, Brady shows how curiosity, creativity, and storytelling can help you level up your personal brand, strengthen your business, and shape whatever comes next in your work.
You’ll learn the Strong Signals Square, a framework for finding direction, collecting new signals, connecting the dots, and acting visibly. The session also covers the “conversation piece” method, a collaborative way to share your learning in public, build your personal brand, and increase new opportunities.
More on Brady:
He was previously CEO and Co-Founder of Double Elvis Productions, an award-winning media company he launched with Jake Brennan, creator and host of Disgraceland, the long-running #1 downloaded music podcast in the world.
Brady also created 1BAND 1BRAND, a pioneering influencer platform responsible for developing over 100 collaborations between emerging musicians and brands.
In his book, Collaboration is King: How Game-Changers Create Marketing Partnerships That Build Brands and Grow Businesses, Brady explains why brand partnerships are a unique and powerful tool for modern marketers and he introduces the brands and leaders who are innovating in this space.
The early part of his career included work for The Walt Disney Company, professional sports teams, and more than a decade building a marketing agency Forbes named one of the top small businesses in America. Clients included Bai, ESPN, National Geographic, NPR, New Balance, New Hampshire Travel & Tourism, PayPal, Stanford Health, Stonyfield Organic, Sweet Baby Ray’s, Timberland, Tivoli Audio and more.
As always, stay humble, and we hope to see you around town soon!
Cheers,
Karen & Stephan
