From Bankruptcy to Backbone: Rethinking How Track and Field Scales
This article examines why Grand Slam Track (GST) 1.0 failed and lays out a blueprint for GST 2.0. It argues that instead of building another league, the sport needs an Operating System that centralizes discovery, data, and fan engagement to make track and field self-sustaining and profitable.
The Billable Leak: How One Broken Process Was Stealing a Full Day of Revenue Every Week
Stop paying for the same work 3x. Use the "Triple-Touch" math to diagnose rework loops, recover billable revenue, and fix trapped capacity in knowledge work.
A Founder’s Playbook for Fewer, Better Meetings
Escape "calendar jail" in 2026. Learn the only 3 meetings worth keeping, the templates that replace status updates, and the Two-Week Reset to reclaim your focus.
Your Calendar is a Cage and it’s a Systems Problem
If your calendar is packed but execution is still stuck, meetings have become your operating system. Learn why meeting overload happens, the three meeting patterns that waste time, and the one question that cuts noise without losing alignment.
How I Built The Operating System For A Brand-New Team
A founder-friendly playbook for turning chaos into predictable execution. Learn how I mapped reality, clarified decision rights, standardized handoffs, installed async check-ins, and improved meeting efficiency while cutting T&E.
Why “Just Add People” Usually Makes It Worse
Hiring won’t fix operational chaos. Learn why adding people often increases overhead and rework, and use the Scale Test to diagnose whether you need headcount, better systems, or less waste.
$800k to Zero: Why Scaling on Rented Land is a Design Failure
Hitting $800,000 in monthly sales is the dream until the platform you’re standing on pulls the plug. Most founders see account bans as "bad luck," but they are actually a structural design failure. If your revenue, customer data, and distribution live inside a black box you don't control, you aren't an owner; you’re a tenant in a walled garden. Here is why your business foundation matters more than your marketing.
"It Has to Be Chaos" Is a Lie That Will Kill Your Startup
Is startup chaos inevitable? No. "Manual" does not mean "Chaotic." Learn the difference between a Lean Startup and a sloppy process, and get the 3-step framework to onboard your first customer with operational hygiene. Your product can be early, but your process must be reliable.
From "Duct Tape" to "System": A Manifesto for Remote Onboarding
Remote onboarding doesn’t have to be chaotic. Learn how to turn messy processes into a repeatable system, reduce early attrition, and make new hires productive from Day 1 with operationally sound workflows.
Stop Buying the Jersey Before You Make the Team
Founders, polishing appearances won’t get you funded if your operations are chaotic. Learn why predictable workflows, clear onboarding, and scalable systems matter more than style and how to actually make it happen
When Being Needed Everywhere Stops Looking Like Leadership
Most founders confuse being needed with being effective. Learn the 5-step approach to break the dependency loop, systemize decisions, and scale your startup before 2026.
How Structure Increases Execution Speed, Reduces Risk, and Raises Valuation
Founders often mistake chaos for hustle. This guide breaks down how weak governance creates hidden operational debt, why investors treat it as a valuation risk, and the early-stage systems every startup needs to prove execution maturity. Learn the daily patterns that signal strong governance, the predictable processes investors underwrite, and the minimum viable structure that protects your runway and increases your funding multiple.