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Earlier this week, I finally found time to work on a large code change. When I deployed it, things got worse quickly. Here’s what happened, why it happened, and how this changed my approach to working on a complicated software project. One
Read the essay →It’s been two months of running Podscan for real. So let’s take a look at what happened, what didn’t happen, and if I already spent all that funding money. First, because it’s quite likely the most interesting topic, let’s talk money. I nev
Read the essay →I am writing this still from the hotel where MicroConf 2024 just wrapped up. I’m on the road in Atlanta, and I want to share my impressions from this conference and the things I learned, the things I’m taking home with me to work on my soft
Read the essay →Is the creator economy a misnomer? When I think about creators and the effort and time they spend on their work, it seems similar to a 9-to-5 job. For most people, it’s a daily grind. It’s main focus is retaining attention. Without attentio
Read the essay →If you ever wondered how you can be influential without becoming an “influencer,” this is for you. I’ll share a way of reframing what it means to impact other people’s lives without taking selfies all day long. Last week, I talked about get
Read the essay →It’s early evening, and I am sitting in my home office thinking about building software businesses while upstairs, in the kitchen, gingerbread cookies are baked and decorated. The holidays are a season where our priorities clash particularl
Read the essay →While working on my Podline.fm, I’ve thought a lot about technology choices and the challenges of creating a new product. NoCode was always a top contender for the initial prototype. When I started building Podline, I explored NoCode tools
Read the essay →Today, I want to share with you something rather unexpected. I’m building a Software-as-a-service business again. You heard that right. After a few years of writing for people, I’m coding for machines again. And this time, I’ll share the wh
Read the essay →The one thing that really scares entrepreneurs away from Building in Public is the risk of sharing too much. Giving away their secret sauce. Spilling the beans. Revealing the hidden recipe. (Why are all these metaphors about food?) For some
Read the essay →In the world of entrepreneurship, there’s been a growing trend towards building in public – the concept of sharing the journey of creating a product or a business with a public audience. I’m a big fan of this approach to building something
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