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he sold shoes from his trunk → built a $30B empire

he sold shoes from his trunk → built a $30B empire

most common mistakes to avoid as a founder, 3 workouts to try this weekend, and is Las Vegas dead?

Mar 13, 2026

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6 min read

his neighbour couldn't watch anymore

his neighbour couldn't watch anymore

why working harder doesn't always mean working smarter, an Ozempic diet idea, and 3 workouts to close out the weekend.

Feb 27, 2026

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7 min read

the SaaSpocalypse (yes, that's a real word now)

the SaaSpocalypse (yes, that's a real word now)

why AI panic might be the best thing to happen to SaaS buyers, a business idea for pet owners, and three workouts to close out the weekend.

Feb 22, 2026

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5 min read

business owners: you're tanking your own valuation

business owners: you're tanking your own valuation

why burnout is the silent deal killer, a startup idea for landlords losing money to preventable repairs, and 3 workouts to close out the week

Feb 15, 2026

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7 min read

avoid heartbreak at the finish line

avoid heartbreak at the finish line

why we launched an exit planning division, a business idea for night shift workers, and 3 workouts to close out the week

Feb 6, 2026

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6 min read

selling software with salmonella

selling software with salmonella

what food poisoning taught me about start-ups, an athlete deal tracker, and 3 fitness routines for this week

Feb 1, 2026

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8 min read

are you a tomorrow person? see if you pass this simple test

are you a tomorrow person? see if you pass this simple test

my thoughts on procrastination and why "tomorrow" is the most dangerous word in business.

Jan 24, 2026

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7 min read

do you have to become an a**hole to win?

do you have to become an a**hole to win?

my thoughts on nice guys and leadership, a killer business idea, plus three workouts to crush this weekend.

Jan 16, 2026

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8 min read

you’re not smooth and it’s hurting your business

you’re not smooth and it’s hurting your business

why rushing kills startups, 3 workouts to try this weekend, and can you sell AI-human hybrid content at scale?

Jan 9, 2026

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6 min read

stop sacrificing your own luck

stop sacrificing your own luck

walking a tightrope blind-folded, a freelancer start-up idea, and defense against the dark arts of private equity.

Jan 2, 2026

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8 min read

my favorite book passage this year

my favorite book passage this year

why founders struggle to rest, a Christmas morning startup idea, and 3 workouts to burn off that turkey.

Dec 26, 2025

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8 min read

you’re never going to change, so try this instead

you’re never going to change, so try this instead

the power of your environment, an idea for sports cards, and thoughts on selling your company to your employees.

Dec 19, 2025

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8 min read

my 2026 word of the year

my 2026 word of the year

My word for 2026, a pet health app, and the cost of time bankruptcy.

Dec 12, 2025

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5 min read

deal sourcing in micro PE: building your pipeline

deal sourcing in micro PE: building your pipeline

Learn how to approach business owners without killing deals, choose the right EBITDA range as a self-funded searcher, and take concrete weekly steps to source better acquisitions through curiosity, relationships, and consistent outreach.

Dec 10, 2025

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11 min read

time bankruptcy: the hidden cost of saying yes

time bankruptcy: the hidden cost of saying yes

most common mistakes to avoid as a founder, 3 workouts to try this weekend, and is Las Vegas dead?

Dec 10, 2025

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5 min read

if you are limited on time STOP working out like this

if you are limited on time STOP working out like this

Welcome to a special Sunday edition of founder fitness because... well... it was one of those weeks 😅 let’s dive right in 👇

Dec 7, 2025

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7 min read

are you a dreamer or a doer?

are you a dreamer or a doer?

On dream‐adjacent lives, time travellers from your future, and using regret minimization to actually become a doer.

Nov 28, 2025

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6 min read

how I changed my life in 12 months

how I changed my life in 12 months

why intentionality changed everything for me, a medical compliance SaaS idea, this week's workouts, and my free 7-day challenge.

Nov 21, 2025

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7 min read

living in shack in China on $1/day —> $2B/year

living in shack in China on $1/day —> $2B/year

one of the craziest entrepreneurship stories I've ever heard, 3 workouts for this weekend, and welcoming Breakwater's new Deal Partner

Nov 14, 2025

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7 min read

the delegation dilemma: making your first hire without killing growth

the delegation dilemma: making your first hire without killing growth

how to make your first hire without slowing growth, we’re hiring a gm for bbhq, an esports tournament tool idea, and three workouts for the weekend

Nov 7, 2025

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8 min read

announcing my 7-day founder fitness challenge

announcing my 7-day founder fitness challenge

become a fitter founder in 7-days, a client‐feedback translator app, three quick workouts, and free meal plan 👀

Oct 31, 2025

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8 min read

you’re not too busy, you’re underleveraged.

you’re not too busy, you’re underleveraged.

the importance of high-leverage work, an idea for boosting remote team morale, and 3 workouts this weekend.

Oct 24, 2025

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6 min read

become an entrepreneurial monk

become an entrepreneurial monk

build your daily rhythm like a monk, first 10 apps to use to build your start-up, and three weekend workouts to sharpen your edge.

Oct 17, 2025

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5 min read

I made a HUGE mistake (my 100 days of pain ahead)

I made a HUGE mistake (my 100 days of pain ahead)

join me on my 100 day challenge, a start-up idea for cemeteries, and the truth about buying a business with $0 down.

Oct 10, 2025

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7 min read

hold up, good life advice from Charlie Sheen??

hold up, good life advice from Charlie Sheen??

Life advice from Charlie Sheen, an idea for cold email, and the only thing certain in life.

Oct 3, 2025

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4 min read

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