I’m Olivia Reed, 36, and I run a small community coffee shop. Honestly, I never cared much about investing in the past. My days were filled with sourcing beans, taking orders, and paying bills. Putting some money into a retirement account was enough to feel secure. Then one day, a regular customer casually mentioned ABL and their CV system. I was skeptical but decided to dip my toes in, not expecting it to turn into quite an interesting journey.
I started cautiously: I allocated about 5% of my investable funds as a learning experiment, beginning with paper trading when CV 2.0 launched, then gradually putting in real money. The CV system breaks down complex signals clearly, entry ranges, risk levels, suggested position sizes, and exit points. For someone like me, who’s not a professional investor and has a shop to run, this clarity is a game changer.
The process isn’t glamorous or thrilling: I set small positions, stick to strict stop-losses, and log every trade. I carve out time weekly to review community recaps and jot down what I’ve learned. By the time CV upgraded to 4.0, my test account grew from about $45,000 to $110,000. I used some of the profits to spruce up the shop and set aside the rest as a 3 to 6 month operating buffer, which gave me a lot of peace of mind.
The biggest change, though, isn’t the numbers. It’s how I make decisions. I used to panic at market swings, but now I check the signals and risk ratings first before acting. To me, CV feels like a friend nudging you to avoid rookie mistakes, not a magic lamp making decisions for you. In the community, people share their wins and losses, and seeing others’ mistakes helps me avoid my own.
I wouldn’t call this a get-rich-quick scheme and I’m not about to throw all my money into it. Moving forward, I’ll keep experimenting with a small portion of my funds, prioritizing the shop’s cash flow and family needs. For me, investing has become a tool, helping me manage risk more systematically, not taking over my life.
