I began my startup journey as a non-technical founder. I had just won a pitch contest and been invited into an accelerator program. I had hacked together a working prototype and captured a few paying customers for my “Alpha” version and was ready to take this idea to production level. …

It has been about 150 days since I started my running journey. From the beginning, I would share both my wins and defeats on social media. I don’t have a large following or many connections and did not receive much engagement on my posts or stories. …

I run by myself and in the winter months, often in the dark. I can go long distances and spend much time just me, the road, and my shoes. To me, this is freeing and a great way to clear my head and energize me for the day. Some may…

Your ideas are holding you back. Ideas themselves are not a bad thing. Some ideas are great; others are shit on a stick. That was an idea I had for a food truck. The concept was simple; everything served was on a stick and most was deep-fried. I have spent a lot of time the past…

You can rent pretty much anything these days. From houses to furniture, tools to shoes, the rental economy is here. There are many benefits to renting and not owning; this is not the same for some business assets. Why are so many creators and maker renting their audience and customer’s…

Think about the last time you played a game. It can be a board game, video game, a sport, or some form of imaginary play with your kids. What was the motivator that kept you going and engaged in the outcome? Typically it is the chance to win, and the…

No product released is ever complete. This concept is going to be a challenge for the perfectionists but stay with me. The purpose of any product you create or build is to help your customer achieve a specific goal. …

I like to move fast. So fast that sometimes I skip through my pre-run stretch to get out and get moving. But moving fast can lead to skipping steps that will cause injury and put you on the sideline, not moving forward at all. As makers and creators, it can…

(how to waste time and not make any money). I have a graveyard of half-built products, domain names, and logos that are just sitting around. It is easier than ever to create digital products ( no-code, SaaS, memberships, courses, newsletters). Ideas can be a curse if you do not know how to control them. My wife jokes that she…