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What I'm building, what I'm learning, and what's actually working. No fluff — just real operator talk about AI, automation, ecommerce, and the journey of running multiple businesses.
I Tested 4 Web Scraping APIs for Retail Price Tracking
I tested 4 web scraping APIs in production for retail price tracking. Real numbers on what works for Lowes, Home Depot, and other anti-bot sites.
I Built a Google Business Profile Tool in 10 Days With AI
How AI-accelerated development let me ship a Google Business Profile automation MVP from idea to working product in 10 days.
Why I Ditched WordPress After 20 Years (And What I Use Now)
After 20 years building with WordPress, I switched to Next.js. The business case: performance, cost, AI integration, what matters in 2026.
How Much Does SEO Cost for a Small Business? The Real Math
I've managed 20+ SEO projects for 17 years. Here's what SEO actually costs for small businesses — DIY vs. agency vs. in-house — with real numbers.
AI Tools That Removed My Biggest Small-Business Bottleneck
I run 4 businesses. The biggest bottleneck was always the dev feedback loop — idea to shipped product took weeks. AI tools closed that gap to hours.
Ecommerce Automation That Works at Scale: $100M+ in Revenue
3,000+ sellers. $100M+ in marketplace revenue. After 5 years of Ecom Circles, here are the automation tactics that actually moved the needle.
Google Business Profile Optimization: 5 Free Local SEO Tips
From running 20+ local SEO projects and building a GBP automation tool — here are 5 Google Business Profile optimization tactics you can do today for free.
Building in Public: Why I'm Sharing After 15 Years
For 15 years I built businesses quietly. Here's why I started building in public and why transparency is the best marketing I've done.
Running Multiple Businesses With Systems + AI
I run 4 businesses at once. Here's how systems, delegation, and AI tools make it work without burning out.
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