Writing
I write things down to work out what I think. Some posts are only here, and some are reposts from the other places I write.
Recent Posts
August 25, 2026
The AI Coworker Trend Grok Bot Started Just Went Free
Grok Bot started the AI coworker trend, and two free alternatives followed fast. Here's what small business owners need to know before choosing one.
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August 21, 2026
Your Customers Can Smell AI Content. And Some of Them Are Walking Out.
Small business customers are pushing back on obvious AI content. Here's what the backlash looks like and how to use AI without losing trust.
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August 12, 2026
What Is Human-First AI and Why It Matters for Your Business
Human-first AI uses AI to make your team more capable, not replace it. See what it means, why it matters, and how to start implementing it.
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June 4, 2026
When AI flags the wrong business: what a local pet store can teach every small business owner
A Myrtle Beach pet store lost 30% of its revenue after Meta's AI wrongly removed its Facebook page. Here is what happened, why it matters, and what you can do about it.
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May 4, 2026
Stop Setting Up Zaps. Start Running Agents. The Small Business Automation Guide for 2026
Compare Zapier, Make.com, N8N, and the new wave of AI agents. An honest breakdown of every small business automation tool that matters in 2026, with clear guidance on which one to use.
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April 13, 2026
The Iceberg Nobody Warned You About
MIT just mapped where AI capabilities and human work actually overlap, and the results should change how every small business owner thinks about their next move.
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April 6, 2026
The Trap That Feels Like a Superpower
AI promised to save us time. So why does everyone feel busier than ever? The same trap that stole your evenings after the smartphone is quietly setting up again, and this time, you can see it coming.
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September 23, 2017
You Are Never Too Old To Learn
A short story about the first computer class I ever taught, in 1999, and the lesson my oldest student taught me.
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September 18, 2017
Taking Flight for the First Time
A Discovery Flight, a secret gift from my brother, and the first time I took the controls of a Cessna over Murrells Inlet.
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August 11, 2017
Use this game changer to scale your small business or startup
Why every small business or startup needs documented, trained, and monitored processes, told through the story of a sandwich kiosk.
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