I’m shutting everything down tomorrow
Apr 01, 2026 5:19 pm
Hey
I’m going to say this quickly.
I’ve made a decision.
As of tomorrow, I’m shutting everything down.
No more workshops.
No more programs.
No more clients.
I’m done.
Before you panic… let me explain.
Over the last few months, I’ve been paying very close attention to what’s actually happening in this space.
And I’ve realized something uncomfortable:
Most experts don’t need more help.
They need less.
Less thinking.
Less structure.
Less clarity.
In fact, the fastest way to succeed right now seems to be:
Post vague content.
Say “just take action.”
Sell a high-ticket program immediately.
And hope for the best.
So I thought…
Why am I overcomplicating things?
Why teach structure?
Why talk about trust?
Why build systems?
Why help people actually think?
Why not just:
Tell you to “believe in yourself”
Run a few sales calls
And call it a day?
It would be easier.
Faster.
Probably more profitable too.
So yes.
As of tomorrow…
I’m officially pivoting.
No more Bridge Offers.
No more diagnostics.
No more “paid first step.”
Just vibes.
Just energy.
Just “you’ve got this.”
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…
Alright.
I can’t even finish writing that without laughing.
April Fools.
There is absolutely no chance I’m doing that.
If anything, I’m doubling down on the exact opposite.
Because here’s the truth:
The reason most people struggle right now is not because they need less structure.
It’s because they’ve been taught to skip the part that actually matters.
They jump straight from interest to commitment.
From content to high-ticket.
From “this makes sense” to “pay me thousands.”
And then they wonder why people hesitate.
Why they get ghosted.
Why their best prospects stay stuck as “interested.”
That’s the real problem.
And that’s why I’m leaning even harder into this idea:
The Bridge Offer.
A better way to move people forward.
A smaller first step.
A real experience.
A way to build trust without pressure.
Not a trick.
Not a hack.
Just a smarter, more honest way to sell.
So no I’m not shutting anything down.
If anything, we’re just getting started.
Till my next email...
Get out of your own way.
Victor Ekpo Bassey
Chief Tribemaster
The International Society of Tribemasters
PS: This Thursday at Thursday Night Service we'll be digging into the 2nd half of what it takes to build a sold out practice and I'll show you how Bridge Offers work to build your practice.