More opportunities.

More options.

The challenge is that opportunities rarely arrive looking the way people expect.

Most of the time, they look like a decision.

A decision to stop waiting.

A decision to start moving.

That’s why this week matters.

For most people, it will be another ordinary week.

But for a small group of people, this could be the week they finally gain clarity on what comes next.

Not because five days changes everything.

Because five days can change direction.

And direction changes everything.

5-DAY IT CAREER CHALLENGE

Tonight Is Day 1

The 5-Day IT Career Challenge starts tonight.

For the next five days, we’ll help people build a roadmap, create a plan, and focus on the actions that actually move them closer to an IT career.

Included with registration:

✅ 5 Live Training Sessions
✅ The Cybersecurity Career Roadmap eBook
✅ AZ-900 Speedrun
✅ 7 Days of PlainTextResume.com Access
✅ Career Planning Resources
✅ Challenge Community Access

The total value of everything included is over $1,299.

For launch, registration is just $99.

That’s a 93% discount.

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Serious People Move

A week from now, this challenge will be over.

Some people will have spent the week building a roadmap.

Others will have spent the week thinking about it.

That’s the difference.

Not talent.

Not intelligence.

Action.

If you’re serious about building an IT career, don’t let this become another opportunity you planned to take later.

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See you tonight!
BowTiedCyber Team

Ready To Start?

Challenge Registration: $99 (93% Off Launch Pricing)

Tonight is Day 1.

A week from now, you’ll either be glad you started.

Or wish you had.

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Or they could be the beginning of something bigger.

A stronger resume.

More job-ready skills.

More confidence.

A better understanding of how to break into IT.

That’s what the 5-Day IT Career Challenge is all about.

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Most people do not struggle because they lack information.

They struggle because they are surrounded by it.

Videos.

Courses.

Certifications.

Advice from people with different opinions and different goals.

The result is that many aspiring IT professionals spend months learning without knowing what to focus on next.

During the challenge, we’ll focus on the areas that matter most:

Resume strategy.

Proof of skill.

AI workflows.

Career planning.

And the practical steps that help people position themselves for opportunities in tech.

The goal is simple:

Spend less time guessing.

Spend more time building.

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Included with registration:

✅ 5 Live Training Sessions (June 8–12, 9–10 PM EST)

✅ Cybersecurity Career Roadmap eBook

✅ AZ-900 Speedrun

✅ 7 Days of PlainTextResume.com Access

✅ Career Planning Resources

✅ Private Challenge Community

The total value of everything included is over $1,299.

For launch, registration is just $99.

That’s a 93% discount.

The launch price is designed to reward the people willing to move first.

Because by the time most people decide, opportunities like this are usually gone.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get serious about IT or cybersecurity, this may be it.

The people who create opportunities for themselves rarely have everything figured out when they begin.

They simply start.

A week from now, some people will be glad they started.

Doors close Monday.

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To your success,
The BowTiedCyber Team

Hello, Hoodies!

MAN OH MAN was this last Wednesday Q&A great!

Starts off with my student, David, who joined about 9 months ago.

“Hey, David! Good to see you! How’ve you been?”

He tells me he has big news.

Well don’t bury the lead! What is it??

He’s been working his job that gave him a modest pay raise in NYC (the second he got from the program, see his story in the screenshot above)

That he got other offers that were again modest pay raises, but he wanted more. That this current job bought him time.

Time for what?

He’s been steadily applying for more jobs. Trying to find “the one.”

And let me tell you. He found it.

A recruiter had reached out to him for a DIFFERNET job than the one he applied for through the firm.

Said he should interview for this new job out in silicon valley.

AND HE GOT IT

2.5X HIS CURRENTL SALARY!!!

Now, I don’t have exact numbers. But he was working tech support in NYC. You can figure out the math. All I’m saying is the previous record was 161k for a single job that a student has ever received, and that was in the summer of 2023. I think this beats that number. Handily.

NOT TO MENTION that he’s getting a company car, relocation, and paid for housing. That last one is honestly wild to me.

Can you imagine getting a 2.5x pay raise while not having to pay for rent or a car??? That’s almost another multiple. 2.5x salary and your only expenses are taxes and food. UNREAL!!!

So what’s the job?

I don’t want to give too many details, but he’s doing analytics for self driving cars. In between analysis, AI, security, and reporting to stakeholders. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity. Amazing stuff.

But how’d he do it?

He followed the system.

He used the career system (formerly bootcamp) Learning Management System and got certified. He built projects. He used the AI. He met with his mentors. He worked the system AS WE TOLD HIM TO. And now look where he is. Working what may be the best job in America (and I almost mean that literally).

Now, let’s be clear. That’s not to say that you’ll make 2.5x salary in the career system with a paid for house and car. But you know what is realistic? Six figures. A job that matters. And an entry point into a career where you actually can make a killing later on down the line.

I can’t promise you’ll make 200k/year with a paid for house and car. But I can promise that I can help you be the best version of yourself in this industry.

Go apply for the career system at bowtiedcyber.com. I’m going on vacation soon and we will have NO enrollments during that time, so if you want to get in and position yourself for the September surge, the time is NOW.

Love you all. Congrats to our student. Let’s ALL start our tech careers in 2026.

Cheers,

Evan Lutz (BowTiedCyber)

And I get it! You’re so excited with your new career that you only want to look forward, not backward.

However, once in a while, someone decides to bless me with a written piece explaining their experience.

They always ask me, “What do you want it to say?” and my answer is always the same:

“Whatever you want!”

And then I publish it as is!

I decided to keep this gentleman anonymous, but we’ll just call him J.

So without further ado, here it is! My student’s writing in his own words (or at least what he gave to me — chatgpt—may have had a hand in—it)

Cybersecurity Career Journey

My journey into cybersecurity was not an easy one. I consider myself a dedicated learner and a strong researcher, and those traits carried me through each stage of my growth. I began my career as a Level 1 Help Desk technician, a role I held for just over a year. While the experience was valuable, I knew I wanted something more challenging, demanding, and impactful—along with the growth and compensation that comes with it.

As I began exploring cybersecurity, I wasn’t initially sure which area I wanted to focus on. I spent a great deal of time researching online, looking for guidance and inspiration. During this search, I came across the Twitter (now “X”) account of BowTiedCyber. His content was informative, practical, and clearly grounded in real-world experience. I followed him, enabled post notifications, and consistently kept up with the material he shared.

Early last year, I noticed that he was offering a significant discount—around 40%—on his cybersecurity bootcamp. At the time, I had just finished filing my taxes and had used those funds to pay down an existing loan. Even so, the opportunity felt too valuable to pass up. I visited BowTiedCyber’s website and scheduled a call to better understand the program and determine whether taking on another loan would truly be worth it.

That call was with Evan himself, and we spoke for about 30 minutes. During the conversation, I explained my background and financial situation. I also shared my résumé, which he reviewed and noted that I already had a strong technical foundation and was well-prepared for the program. He helped me explore a more feasible financing option, and that decision marked the beginning of a major turning point in my career.

Within hours, I was granted access to the learning management system, mentors, and tutors. Around March 3rd, 2025, I began studying with full intensity—diving into the coursework, labs, assessments, and practical exercises. Within two weeks, I was ready to sit for the Security+ exam. I already held a CCNA from a few years prior, but I still worked through the Network+ material as a refresher to ensure my fundamentals were solid.

The program was extremely structured and comprehensive. Each section included assessments, hands-on labs, detailed videos, and documentation. With all the resources centralized in one place and my motivation at an all-time high, I committed fully to the process. I passed the Security+ exam with strong results and moved on to hands-on projects, including vulnerability scanning, home lab environments, and multiple real-world simulations.

Throughout this journey, I received continuous mentorship from three experienced professionals who guided me at every step. I also had access to a dedicated AI assistant that helped track my progress, clarify concepts, and keep me focused whenever I felt stuck.

Once I felt confident in my skills, I began applying for roles—submitting over 400 applications. While I received numerous callbacks, I remained patient and selective, aiming for the right fit in terms of location, role type, requirements, and compensation. Weekly mentor check-ins provided ongoing guidance and feedback throughout this process.

When I identified the right opportunity, the support intensified. The team helped me prepare daily for interviews and even assisted in building a personalized AI interview agent to simulate a wide range of interview scenarios. They refined my résumé, ensured accuracy in every detail, and helped me create an e-portfolio that showcased my projects and capabilities beyond traditional work experience.

After three rounds of interviews, I emerged successful and received the job offer. Since then, everything has been going extremely well. Looking back, I have no regrets about the effort and commitment I put in from March through May. The journey was demanding, but it was absolutely worth it. I achieved my desired outcome—a role that aligns with my goals in terms of job type, location, and compensation.

We changed his life.

We’ve changd the lives of hundreds of others.

And we can change yours too.

You can apply for the BowTiedCyber Career System at bowtiedcyber.com

Much love,

Evan Lutz (BowTiedCyber)

For some people, that thought creates pressure.

They think about the goals they haven’t reached.

The plans they never started.

The progress they hoped to make by now.

It’s easy to look at June and focus on what didn’t happen.

But June is not a reminder of what you failed to do.

It’s a reminder of what is still possible.

Because while six months have passed, six months still remain.

And more can change in six months than most people realize.

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Most people underestimate what consistent effort can accomplish over time.

We often overestimate what we can do in a week.

But underestimate what we can do in six months.

The challenge is that meaningful progress rarely feels dramatic when it’s happening.

Most worthwhile goals begin quietly.

At first, it can feel like nothing is changing.

But progress has a way of compounding.

Small actions repeated consistently create progress.

And progress creates opportunities.

The people who seem ahead are often the people who stayed consistent long enough for the results to become visible.

December Is Being Built Right Now

Half the year is gone.

The opportunity isn’t.

Many people spend too much time waiting.

Waiting for more confidence.

More experience.

Better timing.

But the future is usually built before it becomes visible.

December is not built in December.

It is built by the decisions made in June.

You do not need to have everything figured out today.

You only need to start moving.

The next six months will pass regardless.

The next six months matter more than you think.

Build skills.

Build proof.

Build opportunity.

To the next six months,
BowTiedCyber Team

If you’re looking for a place to start, join our Skool community.

It’s free to join and filled with people working toward similar goals: breaking into IT, moving into cybersecurity, and building practical experience along the way.

Some members are just getting started.

Others are already working in IT and cybersecurity.

Many are somewhere in between.

No matter where you are today, you don’t have to build alone.

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If you’re looking for a more structured path, preregistration is also open for the BowTied Two-Step.

Helpdesk Career System first.

Cybersecurity Career System path next.

BowTied Two-Step

It usually doesn’t.

For many people, the workweek is spent maintaining their current reality.

Meetings.

Tasks.

Deadlines.

Repeat.

Then the weekend arrives.

And for most people, it disappears into scrolling, errands, drinks, and distraction.

Then Monday returns with the same problems:

Still underpaid.

Still overlooked.

Still stuck.

What many people miss is this:

The weekend is one of the few times fully under your control.

A few focused hours can create more progress than an entire distracted month.

That is where people separate.

While most consume, a few build their future.

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Build the Skill That Pays

Most people want better opportunities.

But they avoid the work that creates them.

Use this weekend to sharpen one skill people pay for.

Not five skills.

One.

Go deeper.

Get better.

Become harder to ignore.

The market does not reward people for knowing a little about everything.

It rewards people who can solve problems.

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Turn Skill Into Proof

Learning alone is private.

Proof is public.

Use this weekend to create something visible:

• A project

• A home lab

• A portfolio update

• A case study

• A GitHub post

Skills get developed behind the scenes.

Opportunities come from what people can actually see.

Fix Your Positioning

Proof only works if people find it.

Many capable people look invisible because their positioning is weak.

Generic resumes.

Incomplete LinkedIn profiles.

Scattered projects.

No clear story.

Use this weekend to improve how the market sees you:

• Upgrade your resume

• Strengthen your LinkedIn

• Organize your proof

• Highlight results clearly

• Remove weak signals

Skill creates value.

Proof demonstrates it.

Positioning makes sure it gets noticed.

Use AI Like Leverage

Most people use AI for entertainment.

Smart people use it for execution.

Use this weekend to save time and move faster:

✅ Build a learning plan
✅ Improve your resume
✅ Generate project ideas
✅ Write outreach messages
✅ Research faster
✅Automate simple tasks

Everyone now has access to AI.

That is no longer the edge.

The edge is knowing what to build with it.

Make This Weekend Count

Most people will spend this weekend the same way they spent the last one.

Distracted.

Passive.

Unchanged.

Then wonder why nothing moves.

But a few people will use these next two days differently.

They will build skills.

Create proof.

Improve positioning.

Use leverage.

And weeks from now, their life will look different.

That is how progress usually happens.

Not all at once.

But one smart weekend at a time.

Ready to Build More Than a

Weekend of Progress?

If you’re ready to build momentum instead of waiting for it, preregistration is now open for the BowTied Two-Step.

Helpdesk Career System first.

Cybersecurity Career System path next.

Two programs. One price.

✅ $500 down

✅ No payments for 90 days

✅ No credit check required

First come, first served.

Seats are limited.

BowTied Two-Step

Use this weekend well.

BowTiedCyber Team