Can you believe we’re only 10 days away from Christmas? The holiday season is almost here, my family and I are back in Bulgaria, ready to embrace the winter magic. While the ski season has officially begun, we’re still waiting for that perfect blanket of snow to cover the mountains. With a lack of snow at the moment, we’re sending our prayers to the weather gods, hoping for a snowy miracle soon! Fingers crossed for a white Christmas!

As we get closer to the new year, we’re buzzing with excitement after the huge announcement at GSP 2026 Launch Night. It’s a momentous occasion for us, and we can’t wait to share the details with you. This week’s newsletter is packed with everything you need to know about what we unveiled during that event – from the bold new direction we’re heading in, to the tools and resources we’re launching to support your journey. Let’s dive into all the exciting updates and what’s coming next for you!

Big News – Introducing the Escapepreneur Brand

As we approach our five-year anniversary of GSP in 2026, I’ve been reflecting on everything we’ve accomplished so far – the lessons, the growth, the challenges, and the incredible community we’ve built. It’s hard to believe how much has changed since we first started, and I’ve loved every moment of helping you with your tech, building your systems, and supporting you as you grow your business.

Looking back on these past five years, we’ve received so much valuable feedback from all of you. And one thing that has become clear is that while the software and tools we provide have helped many of you succeed, there’s something more that’s needed. Time and time again, we’ve seen that the struggle with tech often isn’t about the tools themselves – it’s about not fully knowing what you’re building or why you’re building it. When the key elements of your business aren’t fully developed or defined, it becomes incredibly difficult to create systems that truly support your vision.

This realization led us to a big shift. As we look ahead to 2026, we don’t want to just be a software company. We want to be the complete support system that helps you build a business with clarity, purpose, and freedom.

And so, I’m excited to introduce our new brand, the Escapepreneur.

Want to skip this and go straight to the full details? Watch the full Launch Night session here:
Watch the GSP 2026 Launch Night Replay

So, what is an Escapepreneur?

An Escapepreneur is someone who takes control of their life and business to create the freedom they want. It’s about building a business that supports the life you dream of – whether that’s traveling the world, spending more time with family, or simply having the freedom to live on your terms. It’s not just about the right systems – it’s about clarity on your mission, your audience, and your message, with the tools and support to make it all happen.

As part of this exciting shift, we’re rebranding Gold Star Pro to ESC Hub. This change is more than just a new name – it’s a reflection of the new direction we’re taking. With the Escapepreneur vision, we’re creating a more comprehensive ecosystem for you:

• The Escape Club will be a supportive community designed to help you build the foundation of your business, from defining your ideal customer to structuring your offer.

• Escapepreneur Central will be the new home for all our training, playbooks, mini-trainings, live coaching calls, and more – all in one place, designed to give you the clarity and structure you need to thrive.

• ESC Hub will be your go-to platform for everything you need to run your business.
  

But here’s the most important part: Your day to day experience won’t change drastically. Your funnels, websites, automations, and contacts will stay exactly the same. The only change you’ll notice is a new, clearer focus on supporting you as an Escapepreneur – with more resources, more clarity, and more support to help you succeed.

And a beautiful new teal color to replace our current gold.

To get all the details and watch the full Launch Night session, click here:
Watch the GSP 2026 Launch Night Replay

I’m incredibly excited about these changes, and I want to assure you that everything we’re doing is designed to help you build the business and life you truly want. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out – we’re here for you every step of the way!

Welcome to the Escape Club!

We’re excited to officially welcome you to The Escape Club! This week, you’ll be receiving access to this incredible new space, and we can’t wait for you to start exploring everything it has to offer. Look out for an email with your login credentials for Escapepreneur Central.

The Escape Club is your home for everything strategy-related. It’s designed to help you get clear on the fundamentals of your business and build a strong foundation for success. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been running an established business, these resources are here to help you refine your business strategy and align every piece for growth.

Inside the Escape Club, you’ll find:

• Monthly Masterclasses on key business topics

• Guest Experts sharing valuable insights

• Monthly Networking Sessions to connect with other Escapepreneurs
  

We’ve already added a whole range of training in the portal, designed to help you get clear on the most important aspects of your business. These trainings are for everyone – whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, there’s always value in revisiting and refining your fundamentals.

Look out for an email this week with more details on how to access the Escape Club. And as a special bonus, we’re inviting you to join our first networking session this Wednesday at 4 p.m. UK time / 11 a.m. NYC / 8 a.m. LA.

It’s a great opportunity to meet other Escapepreneurs, share insights, and learn from one another.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Daily Coaching Calls Holiday Schedule

We’ve been loving our daily coaching calls and the chance to connect with all of you! These calls have been a fantastic way for us to support you and help you build the business and life you’ve always dreamed of.

However, with the holiday season upon us, we wanted to let you know that there will be no daily coaching calls on December 24th, 25th, 31st, and January 1st. We hope you’ll take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones.

But don’t worry! Our coaching calls will be back in full swing after the holidays, ready to help you kick off the new year with even more clarity and support.

Thank you for being a part of our amazing community, and we look forward to seeing you back on the calls soon!

Connect With Visitors Through Facebook & Instagram Chat

Gold Star Pro now includes dedicated chat widgets for Facebook Messenger and Instagram DMs — making it easier than ever to talk with visitors in real time.

These new widget types let you connect accounts, manage social messaging from one place, and turn website visitors into instant conversations.

Checkout Made Easier for Single Product Forms

Checkout just got simpler.

When your form includes only one product, Gold Star Pro now automatically selects it by default. No extra clicks, no confusion — just a smoother, faster checkout flow.

This small fix saves time for users and ensures a seamless experience every time.

More Flexibility for Surveys and Quizzes

You can now add multiple Terms & Conditions fields inside Surveys and Quizzes — just like in Forms.

This update makes it easier to capture different types of consent (like privacy, data use, and marketing) while keeping the experience consistent across all builders.

It’s a small change that brings big compliance flexibility.

Clearer Event Calendar Setup Arrives

Ever set up an Event Calendar and wondered why it behaves differently from your standard calendars? You're not imagining it. A new update now highlights every key difference upfront with clear labels and an easy hover-over tooltip. No more guesswork, no more misconfigurations, and far fewer surprises once bookings start rolling in.

Edit Service Appointments Instantly

Making a small change to an appointment used to mean cancelling, rebooking, and rebuilding the entire thing. Not anymore. Gold Star Pro now lets you edit Service Appointments directly from the booking screen so you can update details, add-ons, timing, or staff in seconds.

Cleaner Forms With Instant Spacing Controls

Form layouts just became a lot easier. You can now adjust spacing in Forms, Surveys and Quizzes right inside the builder with simple top margin controls. No CSS. No workarounds. Just clean, consistent spacing that updates live as you edit.

New Alerts for Missing Meeting Details

Ever had a meeting fall apart because the link or location was missing? Gold Star Pro now spots that for you. When an appointment is created without a meeting link or location, the assigned user gets an instant alert. It prevents last minute confusion, catches broken integrations early, and keeps your team fully informed.

Cleaner QR Codes With a Polished New Look

Your QR codes just got an instant glow up. Gold Star Pro has refined the padding around QR code logos to create a tighter, cleaner, more professional design. No settings to adjust and no extra steps. Every QR code, old or new, now displays with improved clarity and balance.

Smarter Email Timing With AI Send Optimization

Stop guessing when people will open your emails. Gold Star Pro’s new AI Schedule analyzes each recipient’s engagement history and delivers your Conversation Emails at the moment they are most likely to notice and respond. No more manual timing, no more guesswork, and better results across the board.

See Your Blog Exactly Before You Publish

Publishing a blog shouldn’t feel like crossing your fingers and hoping the layout survives. Gold Star Pro now gives you a fully rendered preview that matches the published version exactly, including custom code, embeds and advanced styling. You can even share the preview link for fast reviews and approvals.

Track Threads and Bluesky Performance Inside Social Planner

Two fast growing platforms just joined the analytics lineup. Gold Star Pro now pulls in key performance data from Threads and Bluesky, giving you clearer insight into posting volume, engagement and trends across every major network you use.

Manage Multiple Brand Watermarks Effortlessly

If you manage more than one brand or client account, swapping watermarks used to be a hassle. Now Social Planner lets you upload multiple watermarks and assign them to the exact social accounts they belong to. No more re uploading logos and no more branding mistakes.

Take Control of Incoming Calls With Inbound DND

Spam calls and unwanted inbound messages can derail your workflows. Gold Star Pro now supports inbound DND automation, allowing you to filter or block incoming communication based on rules you set. It’s smarter, cleaner and gives you far more control over how contacts interact with your system.

Cleaner, More Accurate Payment Exports

If you rely on CSV exports for reporting or reconciliation, this update matters. Gold Star Pro has improved payment exports across transactions, orders and subscriptions with clearer tax breakdowns, richer product level data and more consistent formatting. Less cleanup, fewer errors and more confidence in your numbers.

Design Better Forms for Desktop and Mobile

Forms don’t behave the same on a phone as they do on a laptop, and now your designs don’t have to either. Gold Star Pro introduces device specific styling, richer inline text editing, and live previews so you can tailor forms, surveys and quizzes for every screen.

Style and Preview Submit Messages Like Never Before

The moment someone submits your form matters more than you think. Gold Star Pro’s new On Submit message editor gives you richer formatting, device specific styling, background controls, and a live preview so you can see exactly how it looks before publishing. No more guesswork and no more generic confirmation screens.

Better Copy and Paste for Workflow Actions

If you build workflows regularly, this update will save you time. Gold Star Pro has improved how copy and paste works inside workflows with clearer visual paste guides, faster re-pasting, and a cleaner interface that stays out of your way. Building and duplicating automations is now smoother and more predictable.

Control Where Your Instagram Reels Appear

Not every Reel needs to live on your Instagram grid. Gold Star Pro now includes a Share to Feed toggle inside Social Planner, letting you choose whether a Reel appears on your feed, the Reels tab, or both. Publish with more control and keep your profile looking the way you want.

Check Out More Updates

These are only some of the updates; click here to see more of the updates not featured in the newsletter.

That's it for now. Thanks for being part of this exciting moment with us. There’s so much more to come as we head into the new year, so stay tuned for what’s next—we’re just getting started.

Karen King
Founder - Gold Star Pro