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My Biggest Life Flex Is Not Marrying a Loser (A...

My biggest life flex is not marrying a loser — and it turns out the same rule applies to business. In this essay, I explore how choosing the right people,...

My Biggest Life Flex Is Not Marrying a Loser (A...

My biggest life flex is not marrying a loser — and it turns out the same rule applies to business. In this essay, I explore how choosing the right people,...

Stop Chasing the Prettiest Prize: What Game Theory Teaches Us About Choosing the Right Business

Stop Chasing the Prettiest Prize: What Game The...

Most new entrepreneurs chase the same flashy business ideas they see online — influencer culture, viral products, “get rich quick” schemes — without ever stopping to ask if any of...

Stop Chasing the Prettiest Prize: What Game The...

Most new entrepreneurs chase the same flashy business ideas they see online — influencer culture, viral products, “get rich quick” schemes — without ever stopping to ask if any of...

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I Am a Bad Influence (And I’m Not Sorry)

I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I am a terrible influence on my friends — the kind who convinces them to take their small business dreams seriously...

I Am a Bad Influence (And I’m Not Sorry)

I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I am a terrible influence on my friends — the kind who convinces them to take their small business dreams seriously...

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If I Had $1 Billion, I Would Probably Still Be ...

If I had a billion dollars, I would probably still be a small business owner.In this deeply honest reflection, I share the real conversation that sparked that realization — from...

If I Had $1 Billion, I Would Probably Still Be ...

If I had a billion dollars, I would probably still be a small business owner.In this deeply honest reflection, I share the real conversation that sparked that realization — from...

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Why In-Person Connection Is Becoming the Most P...

In a world overflowing with digital noise, in-person connection is becoming the most powerful business strategy again. While ads, emails, and content are easier than ever to create, they’re also...

Why In-Person Connection Is Becoming the Most P...

In a world overflowing with digital noise, in-person connection is becoming the most powerful business strategy again. While ads, emails, and content are easier than ever to create, they’re also...

What Does Small Business Really Look Like? A Be...

It’s not the polished photos or perfect routines — it’s real conversations, evolving seasons of life, emotional labor, and growth that happens behind the scenes. This post offers an honest...

What Does Small Business Really Look Like? A Be...

It’s not the polished photos or perfect routines — it’s real conversations, evolving seasons of life, emotional labor, and growth that happens behind the scenes. This post offers an honest...