The Scholar
Badge System
Earn every one.
Six badges. Six real-world milestones. You do not just complete lessons — you apply them, prove it, and earn what you worked for.
Learn It. Apply It. Prove It.
Badges are not given for watching videos. You earn them by doing the work — then showing us the receipts.
Earn Every One. Own the Room.
Each badge represents a real milestone — knowledge applied, results achieved, and proof submitted.
You did not just learn how credit works. You actually moved the needle — on your own file or a client's.
- A deletion letter or bureau removal confirmation
- Before and after screenshot showing score improvement
- Dispute confirmation submitted and accepted
- A client result you achieved after applying the lessons
You picked a side hustle from the module and took real action on it. Not a plan. An actual move.
- An Airbnb, Turo, Amazon, or platform listing live or in progress
- Your first sale, booking, or client from a hustle you launched here
- A business registered or launched based on this module
- Revenue screenshot, booking confirmation, or sign-up showing traction
You applied the branding and marketing strategies from the module to your actual business and made it visible.
- Your logo, business name, and brand identity created and in use
- Your website, landing page, or funnel live and ready to convert
- A marketing strategy you ran — content posted, funnel activated
- Before and after showing your brand presence after applying the lessons
Your business is properly structured and positioned — not just incorporated, but built right for credit and funding.
- EIN confirmation letter
- Business bank account opened and active
- DUNS number registered or business credit profile started
- Business appearing consistently in a bureau or registry
The money hit. This badge is for closers only — not applicants, not hopefuls. People who received funding.
- Approval letter or screenshot from a lender, bank, or credit issuer
- Bank statement or deposit confirmation showing funds received
- Business credit card approval
- Screenshot of funding amount and source
You built something real using AI — not a ChatGPT screenshot, but an actual system or process running inside your business.
- An automation, workflow, or system built with an AI tool
- Content, copy, or an asset your business is actively using
- A process replaced or streamlined with AI — before and after
- A tool, bot, or AI integration running in your business right now
Earn All Six.
Become The Plug.
Complete every badge and you receive The Plug Badge — the highest recognition in the Academy. And it comes with something you cannot get any other way.
Once you earn The Plug Badge, your physical plaque is custom made with your name on it and shipped directly to you. We process shipments monthly — so no matter when you earn it, it is on its way. The award shown is a digital representation. The real one is even better.
Every Plug awardee gets a FREE VIP seat at the next in-person Academy event where you will be publicly recognized in front of the room. You earned it. The community will know it.
How to Submit Your Proof
Every badge submission goes through the Scholar Spotlight tab in the community. Here is exactly what to do.
Your Submission Checklist
Post all of these when you are ready to claim a badge.
Start your post with the badge name clearly stated — e.g. "Submitting for The Credit Scholar."
Show that you completed the lessons before claiming the badge.
This is the most important part. Show what you actually did — screenshots, confirmations, results, or live links. Refer to each badge's proof criteria above.
Optional but encouraged. Let the community see your momentum.
Six Badges.
One Plaque. One Stage.
The room at the next event will be full of people who did all six. Your plaque has your name on it. All you have to do is start.
Go to Scholar Spotlight →