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Epiphany Series
Epiphany 33: The Discipline of Fundamentals
In Epiphany 7: The Importance of Fundamentals and Root Causes, I wrote that almost every problem—whether technical, organizational, or strategic—can be traced back to a neglected fundamental or an untreated root cause. We don’t fail because we lack ideas or ambition; we fail because we abandon the basics that make…
Epiphany 32: How to Manage Up When the Boss Has Already Decided
Adjusting the Variables Without Challenging Their Authority On our podcast last week, our guest Jason Kilgore outlined a challenge many of us face in our organizations, where executives have already decided to replace team members with AI. The decision was made, final in their minds. They didn’t disclose the variables…
Agency Management
How We Built CYA Protocols Into Hreflang Builder (And What We Learned the Hard Way)
Why SaaS Software Needs Extra Layers of CYA Hreflang implementation is notoriously fragile. It touches multiple systems, depends…
Software Exit Readiness: Preparing for Sales, Investment, or Acquisition
If Part One, “Software Compliance & Ownership Essentials,” was about building software the right way, this article is…
Software Compliance and Ownership Essentials
Most software founders focus on features, velocity, and go-to-market. But beneath the hood, your product must be legally…
Rants
Stop Adding Friction: Make It Easy for Me to Give You Money
Companies frequently discuss digital transformation, automation, AI, and “streamlined operations.” But most can’t get the basics right. You…
PMC v. Google: When your Business is Built on Borrowed Traffic
On September 12, 2025, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) filed suit against Google in the U.S. District Court for…
The Subscription Cancellation Hellscape: A War on Friction We’re Losing
Yesterday, I reviewed my credit card statement and saw eight subscription charges. I opened my handy Evernote tracker,…
Travel
48 Hours in Athens Greece
This was our second trip to Athens. Our first was in 1995 when I was invited to defend…
6 Hours in Gibralter
I had wanted to go to Gibraltar since I saw the silhouette of the island in the 1070’s…
Andalusian Adventure Planning Tips
Our Andalusian adventure has in the planning cycle for over 20 years when we first visited Spain. It…
