Help bring The Damn Rules to a wider audience.

THE DAMN TEAM

On September 1, 2026, The Damn Rules drops! In it, I explore how to build a Trust-Made Venture in today’s Trustbroken era. If you believe that leaders, founders, and ventures can make communities better, or if you just want to spread the word and be a part of my mission, then you’re invited to join The Damn Team to hype the book.

What We’re Asking:

Be a part of the groundswell of empathetic leaders and professionals who believe that it’s time for a change in how we show up in our communities and in the ventures we lead.

  • Read the Book (we’ll provide you preview copy as early as July 10)

  • Provide an advanced review of the book on at least two channels:

    • Amazon

    • Goodreads

    • Barnes and Noble

    • Bookshop.org

  • Share the book on social media, with your peers, with your clients, etc.

  • Review the book on your own media: website, YouTube, podcast, etc and tag the team so we can co-promote

  • Purchase a copy of the book (optional) from one of the channels above to share.

  • Host/invite guests to a local book tour event (optional) in one of our target cities: Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Providence, RI, Des Moines, and Los Angeles. (Other dates and cities still under review)

  • Share marketing ideas and collaborate to spread the news in our “Damn Team” Slack channel

What You’ll Gain:

We believe in making every project we engage in as expansive as possible, so to that end, here’s what you’ll get as a member of The Damn Team:

Baseline Benefits Just for Signing Up:

  • FREE advanced ARC copy (everyone gets this!)

  • Slack community access with Nick Richtsmeier, a group to connect with the team, discuss the book, and ask Nick your Q's about the book

  • Be the first to hear about the book timeline, special events, and swag opportunities

  • Be a part of a movement of leaders, founders, and professionals who are committed to shifting from the Extractive Game to the Expansion Game

Engagement Benefits:

  • Leave an honest Review + Post on social about it: Get a seat in an exclusive, one-time-only cohort where Nick will be giving 8 distinct trainings on The Damn Rules and how to apply them, with weekly discussion prompts, Give-a-Damn assignments, and implementation guidance so you can make use of what’s in the book

  • First 50 Reviewers: 1:1 "The One Rule to Rule them All" Strat Session with Nick: Nick will review your venture review survey, and work with you for 1-hour to reveal the Damn Rule you need to focus on most and what your next step should be

  • Regularly promote + share with your clients, your peers, your friends, etc:

    • Launch Event Happy Hour: Two free tickets to a Give a Damn: Here private happy hour at the live events coming 2026/2027. Currently scheduling for Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, and Providence, RI.

    • Swag Bag + Free Signed Print Book