Running a small business can feel like juggling flaming swords—especially when you don’t know code, don’t have millions in the bank, and definitely don’t have a tech cofounder. So how the hell did Jeff Bezos pull it off? I used to think success meant mastering everything…
Finding quality leads is hard. Finding time to research those leads? Even harder—especially when you're running a small business and wearing all the hats. That’s where GPT Agents come in. I used to spend hours manually clicking through company websites, reading blog posts, and scanning press…
Your co-founder just quit. Now what? You’ve built something awesome, got some traction—and suddenly you’re alone. It’s mostly more than the work, but the weight of making every decision solo. That happened to me right before our pre-seed round. After 15 months of pushing hard together,…
Running Facebook ads sounds easy—until you spend $3,000 and get just three sales. If you’ve been there, you're not alone. The promise of clicks, conversions, and instant growth is tempting. But the reality? It’s often confusing, frustrating, and expensive. I learned this the hard way. I…
When you’re broke, unemployed, and stuck in a place with limited opportunities, business advice can feel out of touch. “Start a brand” or “launch an app” isn’t helpful when you’re choosing between food and data. But here’s the thing—smart, scrappy business ideas do exist. And they…
It’s tough to know which marketing books are still worth reading today. So many are packed with strategies for platforms that no longer exist—or advice that feels like it belongs in a museum. But here’s the thing: a few of these “old” books still hit hard…
There are AI marketing tools everywhere. But which ones actually help — and which are just hype? That’s the question I wanted to answer. So, over one long weekend, I dove in and tested more than 30 of them. I wasn’t expecting much, honestly. I figured…
When you're just starting out as an entrepreneur, things get blurry—especially when family gets involved. One day you're building a legit business. The next, your uncle’s asking for a “quick website”...for free. It’s awkward. You don’t want to seem greedy—but this is your work. I’ve been…
Most business books are just noise. They’re either written by people who got rich selling books—or they’re packed with fluffy advice you could find on a Pinterest quote board. I’ve made that mistake too. Bought the hype, read the book, and got nothing useful. But then…
It feels like every “business idea” these days involves a laptop and algorithm. But what if you don’t want to be glued to a screen? What if you just want a business that solves a real problem, makes real money—and exists in the real world? I’ve…