June 2024
Why Wild-Eyed 'Scale at All Costs' Burns Cash
What people won’t tell you about scale: * Even though you gain efficiency in parts, you lose efficiency in others
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The Hidden Skill Behind Every Problem I Solve
Someone challenged me to get more specific on problems I solve
June 2024
Your Business on Autopilot (It's About Design, Not Hustle)
It’s amazing what happens to a business owner’s level of stress and clarity when they know that their business is on AUTOPILOT
June 2024
Small Tweaks Will Never Get You There
Another critical business lesson from enterprise software development Years ago, I worked for a software company
June 2024
Flight Simulator and Burnt Popcorn Shaped My Consulting
Years ago, my friend and I were hanging out at his house after school
May 2024
Why Your Best Salespeople Are Holding Back
(hint: because they’re sick of manipulation)
May 2024
Systems Make Terrible Masters
Over a year ago, I did a deep dive on SYSTEMS in business… This is considered one of the pillars of scaling
May 2024
Money is Boring
WARNING: This might be a controversial opinion
April 2024
10 Minutes Revealed They Made Everything 4X Worse
Some time ago, I sat down with a business owner