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Allen Bauer · Bay City, Michigan

What I use, what I’m learning, and what I’m building.

I’m 63, a Marine and Former Counterintelligence Agent, and I’m still curious. This site is where I share the wellness tools I use, what I’m learning, how I invest, and the business I’m building with xosialX. Take what’s useful.

Allen Bauer
Allen Bauer, 63. Former Counterintelligence Agent and Marine, now an investor and independent xosialX associate.

Mark Victor Hansen, the Chicken Soup for the Soul Guy: Why I’m Excited About His Million-Member Vision for xosialX

Mark Victor Hansen is the co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul. I’m sharing this because his and Crystal’s vision is why I’m excited about xosialX right now.

Mark’s goal: Over one million All Access Pass members by September 1, 2027.

An ambitious goal—not a guaranteed outcome.

At 63, I still have things to learn, people to help, and a future to build. That’s why I’m excited to be associated through xosialX with Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen. Their vision brings together wellness, education, community, and the opportunity to build a business by sharing products you value.

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I am an independent xosialX Associate and may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through me or my links.

By Allen Bauer

Why I’m excited about what’s ahead.

What would you do with access to people who have built successful businesses, inspired millions, and spent their lives helping others move forward?

At 63, my answer is simple: learn everything I can, put it to work, and share it.

That’s why I’m excited to be associated through xosialX with Mark Victor Hansen, the co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and his wife, Crystal Dwyer Hansen, an author, entrepreneur, and transformational life coach.

Most of us recognize the Chicken Soup for the Soul name. Its stories remind us how much perseverance, kindness, courage, and hope can matter. Mark helped build that connection with readers around the world. Crystal brings her own experience helping people recognize their potential and take steps toward a better life.

Now they’re bringing their experience, relationships, and ambition to xosialX as owners involved in its future.

In their October 8 presentation above, they share a vision that has me excited about what comes next. Reaching over one million All Access Pass members by September 1, 2027 is an ambitious goal. Achieving it will take real work, valuable products, satisfied customers, and people willing to share the experience.

I have the opportunity to be one of those people. So do you.

Explore the All Access Pass

The All Access Pass brings together NuCalm, Success University, and the xosialX app. It combines tools designed to support relaxation, focus, and recovery with education from accomplished entrepreneurs, authors, and business leaders, plus resources for connection and learning.

Think about the questions you would ask someone who has already accomplished what you’re working toward. How did they begin? What mistakes did they make? What helped them get through the difficult years? What would they do differently?

Those are the lessons I want to explore, then turn into better decisions, stronger habits, and useful conversations with other people.

My life has taken me through the Marine Corps, counterintelligence, government contracting, insurance, and several new beginnings. One lesson has followed me through all of it: you can keep growing as long as you’re willing to learn and act.

Through xosialX, I have the opportunity to share that knowledge and introduce people to tools and education I find valuable. As an independent Associate, I can also earn commissions from qualifying sales. That gives me a way to pursue additional income by helping customers find something that fits their interests and needs.

For me, building wealth means creating more choices for the future, more freedom with my time, and more capacity to help the people I care about. This business offers an opportunity to work toward those goals. Results depend on customer demand, consistent effort, expenses, and the compensation plan; income is not guaranteed.

You can explore xosialX in the way that fits you.

As a customer, you can start with the experience. Explore the education, try the tools, and decide how they fit into your routine. You can enjoy the products without building a business.

As a business Associate like me, you can explore the opportunity to share them. If you enjoy connecting with people and recommending things you value, you can learn how the business works, what it costs, and how commissions are earned before deciding whether it fits your goals.

I’m excited about both possibilities. Every satisfied customer matters. Every person who takes a useful lesson and applies it matters. Helping someone explore a business opportunity honestly is work I can feel good about.

Mark and Crystal’s involvement adds to my enthusiasm because they bring experience and a willingness to think big. My part is to keep learning, serve people well, and follow through.

Ready to be part of this movement? Start by exploring the xosialX All Access Pass through my link below. Discover the tools, education, and community that have me excited about what’s ahead.

Explore the All-Access Pass

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I am an independent xosialX Associate and may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through me or my links.

Interested in becoming an independent Associate like me? Reach out, and I’ll help you understand the business opportunity and how to get started.

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At 63, I still have things to learn, people to help, and a future to build. I’m excited to share this chapter with you.

— Allen

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What I do with my money, and why.

My investing pages are free to read and aren't part of my xosialX business. Some links, like my Robinhood referral, may give me a referral reward.

My personal approach, not investment advice. All investing carries risk.

Allen Bauer

Meet Allen

At 63, I’m still curious. Still learning. Still building.

I’ve been a Marine, a cryptographic equipment technician, a HAWK missile computer and radar technician, a counterintelligence agent, an insurance agent and a financial advisor. As a U.S. government contractor, I lived and worked in places like Iraq, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Now I’m back in Bay City, Michigan, where I was born, not far from Pinconning, where I was raised. I enjoy studying investing, trying new technology and traveling, with a particular interest in the Blue Zones, where people are known for living long, healthy lives.

I’m still learning and exploring. This site is where I share what I find useful, why it matters to me and how it might benefit you.

— Allen

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October 8, 2026

At 63, I Built the Website I Could Only Imagine Before

You’re standing inside one of my ideas. At 63, I’m using AI to build a website that once would have taken me months to learn—or thousands of dollars to have someone else create.

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October 4, 2026

I’ve Lived Several Different Lives in One Lifetime

From the Marine Corps and intelligence work to investing and AI, a reflection on reinvention at 63 and why every chapter still matters.

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Allen Bauer in conversation with his girlfriend Karen over coffee on a riverside porch at golden hour, warm lantern light against a deep blue sunset river

October 4, 2026

What I'd Tell Someone Thinking About Joining

An honest, no-pressure look at the xosialX opportunity — what it actually is, what it asks of you, and who it isn't for.

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xosialX videos.

Get to know the business, the University and NuCalm through these ten videos shared on my channel.

01 · xosialX

xosialX Compensation Plan Explained | Training with Stu | October 2026

An October 2026 training session with Stu explaining the xosialX compensation plan. Earnings are not guaranteed.

02 · xosialX

xosialX All-Access Pass | Business Opportunity Overview

An overview of the All-Access Pass and the xosialX business opportunity.

03 · xosialX

What Is xosialX University? | Preview with English Subtitles

A preview introducing xosialX University, with English subtitles.

04 · xosialX

Mark Victor Hansen Introduces xosialX University of Success

Mark Victor Hansen introduces the xosialX University of Success.

05 · xosialX

xosialX University of Success | Mark Victor Hansen Introduction & Preview

An introduction and preview of the University of Success featuring Mark Victor Hansen.

06 · xosialX

Jim Poole Discusses the NuCalm & xosialX Partnership

Jim Poole discusses the partnership between NuCalm and xosialX.

07 · xosialX

Mark Victor Hansen on xosialX | Short Promotional Clip

A short promotional clip featuring Mark Victor Hansen speaking about xosialX.

08 · xosialX

Welcome to xosialX | Introduction from Jim

A welcome to xosialX and an introduction from Jim.

09 · xosialX

NuCalm Overview with Jim | xosialX Product Presentation

Jim presents an overview of NuCalm as part of the xosialX product offering.

10 · xosialX

Mark Victor Hansen Explores New Technology | xosialX Presentation

A xosialX presentation featuring Mark Victor Hansen exploring new technology.

These are xosialX presentations, including promotional material. Product information can change; check current details before buying. No health or income results are guaranteed.

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I'm Still Here.

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I'm Still Here — Allen Bauer

A music video I put together and shared on my YouTube channel.